CATS Soccer Club: Coach Bios

GU08

Carli Cook - is in her 4th year with CATS. A USSF National D Licensed coach, Carlie played on one of the original CATS teams in 1999. She was a 4 year varsity player at Caledonia High earning all conference two times and was varsity team captain. Carlie also captained Miami University’s Women’s Soccer Club that qualified for the national championship tournament and played one year for the semi-pro W League West Michigan Fire Women. Carlie is Caledonia’s girls’ JV head coach, assistant varsity coach and assistant boys’ freshman coach.

GU09

Daniella Bugli - Current Davenport University sophomore player and team captain; started all 16 games as a freshman and named to Honorable Mention All-WHAC team. As a sophomore, she was two time conference player of the week and 1st team All-WHAC.

Steve Sanxter - One of the original founders of CATS, Steve has coached Girls’ U9 through U16. Steve has also coached for three other clubs and has been the Caledonia High School Girls’ Varsity Soccer Coach since the 2003-2004 school year. He was named 2009 MHSAA District Coach of the Year.

Steve played at Central Michigan University, and he holds the USSF National C license,  the NSCAA National Diploma and the Professional Development Certificate.

GU10

Rachel Buckner - Coached 2 different CATS GU9 teams; Caledonia High School assistant coach in '08; Played at Caledonia High School and Davenport University; USSF “E” license.

GU11 Purple

Tony Deakin - 4x All-Conference, 4x Team Captain, 3x All Region, and 3x Honorable Mention NAIA All American, WHAC Player of the Year and WHAC Newcomer of the Year at Davenport University;
USSF National D License; NSCAA Professional Development and Online Learning Certificates; National Center of Sports Safety Prepare Certificate; Manchester Referees Association Level 3 Certificate; His BU13 team was the first CATS team to be entered in the State Cup in 2009.  

Brian Postma - Brian has coached youth sports for nearly twenty years. Including Jr. High basketball, Jr. High football, High School baseball, AYSO and the last two years with CATS. USSF E license and planning on taking the D class soon. His CATS teams have been very competitive in GVSA league play and have played in several tournaments around the state, winning the '08 Alpine Stampede (Gaylord ), River City Classic (Lowell ) and '09 Lakeshore Soccerfest (Holland ) where they played up a age group.

Joe Pontious -   

GU11 White 

Wing (Eddie) Luk - a Davenport University men’s soccer player from Hong Kong; played at one of the best sports high schools in Hong Kong, where he was the elite team goalkeeper; Played for the youth national team and possible professional league in Hong Kong before a shoulder injury ended his goalkeeper career. At DU, he plays mostly central defender. In summer 2003, he went to a summer camp in England trained with the youth team of former English Premier League club Derby County. Eddie has been the assistant coach of the CATS GU13 and 14 team for 2 years.

Kraig Harper -

GU12 Purple

GU12 White

Cara Cook - 3 year varsity player at South Christian H.S.  Played for 8 years, 5 of which were with CATS

Jess Buist - 3 year player at South Christian H.S.  Played soccer total of 10 years, 2 of which were with CATS.  Certified USSF referee.

Ben Cook - 9 years coaching experience with CATS.  Took CATS GU10 team from yellow div to Elite in 2 years, winning Elite with team as U14s.  11 girls from this team played or play varsity soccer at their respective schools.  Coached 2 other CATS teams that have also moved up divisions.  Finished 2nd at indoor nationals with GU14 team in 2008.  Teams have won 4 tournaments and took 2nd in 2 others. USSF "D" license.

GU13 Purple

Ben Cook - 9 years coaching experience with CATS.  Took CATS GU10 team from yellow div to Elite in 2 years, winning Elite with team as U14s. 11 girls from this team played or play varsity soccer at their respective schools.  Coached 2 other CATS teams that have also moved up divisions.  Finished 2nd at indoor nationals with GU14 team in 2008.  Teams have won 4 tournaments and took 2nd in 2 others. USSF "D" license.

GU13 White

Shawn Netjes - Grand Valley Soccer Association coach since 2005. USSF State "D" Coaching Certification. USSF Grade 9 Referee License.

GU14

Justin Ekkel -

GU16

GU19

Ben Cook - 9 years coaching experience with CATS.  Took CATS GU10 team from yellow div to Elite in 2 years, winning Elite with team as U14s.  11 girls from this team played or play varsity soccer at their respective schools.  Coached 2 other CATS teams that have also moved up divisions.  Finished 2nd at indoor nationals with GU14 team in 2008.  Teams have won 4 tournaments and took 2nd in 2 others. USSF "D" license.

Team

Coaches

BU8

Christian Cortes -

BU8

Gustavo Agullon -

BU9

Josh Baird - 6 years playing with Kentwood Falcons Played high school at Thornapple Kellogg High School-team captain and All-County, All- Conference, and All-District Honors.

Kevin Baird -

BU10 Purple

Matt Cook - USSF D License CATS Coach - 4 years CHS Freshman Boys Coach CHS JV Girls Assistant Coach.

Tom Kribs - 4 year AYSO Coach in Caledonia 4 years Select soccer coach (GRASA, GR Crew & CATS in U8, U9 & U11 age groups. USSF “D” License USSF Grade 8 Referee.

BU10 White 

Tom Kribbs - 4 year AYSO Coach in Caledonia 4 years Select soccer coach (GRASA, GR Crew & CATS in U8, U9 & U11 age groups. USSF “D” License USSF Grade 8 Referee.

Matt Cook - USSF D License CATS Coach - 4 years CHS Freshman Boys Coach CHS JV Girls Assistant Coach.

BU12

Ben Ritter - USSF E License.  Playing Experience: Fall/Winter MVP indoor men's rec. league 2002-present Lyman High School, FL 1980-1984 Rainbird Select, FL 1976 - 1980 Coaching Experience: CATS head coach BU-9W, BU-10Y, BU-11P (2007-2009)

Justin Kung

BU12

Pete Salamone -

BU13

Kojo Quartey - Kojo brings over 30 years of playing experience, from the junior high through collegiate levels. He also brings over 15 years coaching experience including several championship youth teams in Alabama. Has coached several youth teams in Alabama, Missouri and Ghana. Also coached at the high school and college levels in Alabama. For CATS, he has coached U12B, U13B and U12G over the last three years. Kojo has a passion for serving the community and working with and mentoring youth. In his day job, Kojo is Dean of the Business School at Davenport University.

Jeff Konwerski -

BU14

Tony Deakin - 4x All-Conference, 4x Team Captain, 3x All Region, and 3x Honorable Mention NAIA All American, WHAC Player of the Year and WHAC Newcomer of the Year at Davenport University;
USSF National D License; NSCAA Professional Development and Online Learning Certificates; National Center of Sports Safety Prepare Certificate; Manchester Referees Association Level 3 Certificate; His BU13 team was the first CATS team to be entered in the State Cup in 2009.

Joe Fifer -

Scott Hicks -