john "shedzy" sheridan

Sporting Iowa Executive Director

As Co-Director of Sporting Iowa Academy, Shedzy shares a passion for elevating soccer to its highest level.

Shedzy joined the Urbandale Soccer Club in August 2001 and brings a semi-professional playing and coaching background spanning over 20 years. During his time in England, Shedzy served as a staff member at English Professional Club, Walsall FC’s Centre of Excellence and was also instrumental in the introduction of an innovative development program for youth players at Leamington FC. 

As a staff member for the Iowa ODP program, Shedzy has been responsible for the program’s oldest girls teams including the '89-'99 teams team. During this time, he has built relationships with many college coaches across the country that has helped in the placement of many student athletes to college soccer programs.  

• USSF ‘A’ License
• NSCAA Premier Diploma – Pass with distinction
• English FA Coaching Certificate
• ISA Licensing Instructor

Rich bywater

Sporting Iowa Technical Director

Born in Yorkshire, England. Rich represented Yorkshire school boys. Along with having spells at Exeter City F.C. and competing semi-professionally for Frickely Athletic F.C.

Rich came to America to coach for Challenger Sports British Soccer, where he worked for five years. Rich attended Western Texas College both as a player and as an assistant coach until he transferred to Grandview University.

Rich earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management from Grandview University where he was part of the program that reached the national quarter finals two out of his three years.

• USSF ‘B’ License
• Level 2 F.A. Coaching Certificate
• USSF Grassroots Instructor

Tim dobberfuhl

Sporting Iowa Boys Director

• From: Milwaukee, WI
• Licenses: USSF 'B' License, Grassroots Instructor License
• Years Coaching: 14
• Clubs/Schools worked with: Pella SC, Johnston SC, Urbandale SC, JUSC, ODP, Sporting Iowa
• Playing Exp: Andromeda, McKinney HS, Central College
• Favorite Team: Tottenham Hotspur

whitney lewis

• From: Des Moines, IA
• Licenses: USSF 'C' license
• Years coaching: 5
• Clubs/schools worked with: WDMSC, Sporting Iowa, ODP, Iowa State University, Drake University
• Playing experience: Valley HS, WDMSC, Region II ODP, US National Team, UCLA, Texas Tech, LMU, Ajax FC
• Favorite team: Ajax

Amanda rush

WDMSC Academy Director

• From: Des Moines, IA
• Licenses: USSF 'D' License
• Years Coaching: 4
• Clubs/schools worked with: WDMSC, Sporting Iowa, ODP, East HS
• Playing Exp: Northwest Soccer Club, East HS, Grand View University
• Favorite Team: USWNT

ryan rink

JUSC Academy Director

• From: Cedar Falls, IA
• Licenses: USSF 'C' License, NSCAA Youth Regional
• Years Coaching: 13
• Clubs/Schools worked with: Central College, Pella HS, DSM Christian HS, Pella SC, Cedar Valley SC, JUSC, Sporting Iowa
• Playing Exp: Cedar Valley SC, Cedar Falls HS, Central College
• Favorite Team: Manchester United

chris rennie

Director of Goalkeeping

• From: Aberdeen, Scotland
• Licenses: USSF 'D' License, USC Advanced National, USC Advanced National Goalkeeper 
• Years Coaching: 11
• Clubs/schools worked with: JUSC, Sporting Iowa, Grand View U, Drake U, ODP, Des Moines Menace
• Playing Exp: Falkirk FC, Alloa Athletic, Iowa Wesleyan U
• Favorite Team: Heart of Midlothian

molly ford

Administrator

• From: Appleton, WI
• Licenses: USSF 'D' License, NSCAA National Diploma
• Years Coaching: 10
• Clubs/Schools worked with: Decorah United SC, Presentation College, Luther College, Decorah HS, JUSC, Sporting Iowa
• Playing Exp: Appleton West HS, Appleton Soccer Club, Luther College
• Favorite Team: USWNT & Liverpool

sam weeks

Director of Marketing

• From: St. Albans, England
• Licences: USSF 'C' License
• Years Coaching: 10 
• Clubs/Schools worked with: WDMSC, Sporting Iowa, ODP, Indianola HS, Valley HS
• Playing Exp: Valley HS, WDMSC, Des Moines Menace, Grand View University
• Favorite Team: Arsenal

jamie mcquillan

Director of Camps

• From: Manchester, England
• Licenses: USSF 'D' License, FA Youth Awards, FA Level 2
• Years Coaching: 7
• Clubs/Schools worked with: WDMSC, Sporting Iowa, ODP
• Playing Exp: Myerscough College, Maine Road FC, Curzon Ashton FC
• Favorite Team: Manchester United

trevor neary

MSL Director

• From: Des Moines, IA
• Licenses: USSF 'D' License
• Years Coaching: 6
• Clubs/Schools worked with: JUSC, MCSC, ODP, Des Moines Roosevelt
• Playing Exp: Soccer West, Northwest, DSM Roosevelt HS, William Penn University
• Favortie Team: Liverpool

corbin stone

• From: San Deigo, CA
• Licenses: USSF 'A' license, USSF National Youth license, USC Director of Coaching Diploma
• Years Coaching: 30
• Clubs/Schools worked with: 15+ Clubs (JUSC, Sporting Iowa, plus many more) Drake U, Uni of Iowa, Augustana College
• Playing Exp: Region II ODP, Augustana College, North Virginia Royals
• Favorite Team: Liverpool

Kevin Brennan

• From: Johannesburg, South Africa
• Licenses: USSF 'B' License, NSCAA Premier Diploma
• Years Coaching: 14
• Clubs/Schools worked with: Drake U, Cardinal Stritch University, FC Wisconsin, Sporting Iowa
• Playing Exp: Cardinal Stritch University
• Favorite Team: Liverpool

Nate Tiry-ortiz

• From: Eau Claire, Wisconsin 
• Licenses: USSF 'D' License, USC Goalie Level 1, 2, 3
• Years Coaching: 14
• Clubs/Schools worked with: Bettendorf SC, Davenport North HS, WDMSC, Drake University, Valley HS
• Playing Exp: lub de Atlante, Bettendorf  SC, ODP, Bettendorf HS, Scott Community College, Upper Iowa University
• Favorite Team: Manchester United

James wypych

• From: Wellington, New Zealand
• Licenses: USSF 'E' License
• Years Coaching: 5
• Clubs/Schools worked with: WDMSC, Drake University, Sporting Iowa
• Playing Exp: NZ U17 national team, University of New Mexico, Drake University, Des Moines Menace
• Favorite Team: Everton