January 31, 2020 - Dayton
Dayton Dutch Lions FC announced their coaching staff for the Women's team for the 2020 WPSL season. Bradley Schluter, who formerly coached in the Dayton Dutch Lions FC Youth Academy and also played for the Men's team is the new Head Coach. He will be assisted by former DDL FC player Shane Smith and Nick Kinder.
Bradley commented on his appointment: "I am thrilled to be named Head Coach for the Dayton Dutch Lions FC WPSL team. I am looking forward to working with an excellent staff and high level players. We are aiming to surprise the league this summer. Our staff has some big goals in mind, and we can't wait to get started. Go Lions!"
Coaching career
2018-Present: Staff Coach - CUSA SC
2018-Present: ODP State Coach - Ohio South ODP
2017-Present: Varsity Assistant Coach - Centerville High School Boys & Girls
2016: WPSL Assistant - Dayton Dutch Lions
Playing Career
Youth: Cincinnati United Premier (CUP) - #1 in Country / National League Champions
Collegiate: Cedarville University
Pro/Semi: Dayton Dutch Lions USL2 (2015, 2017-Present), Cincinnati Dutch Lions USL2 (2013-2014), Dayton Dynamo NASL (2016)
Bradley will be assisted by Nick Kinder, who is currently the Assistant Women's Soccer Coach at Wilmington College.
He had this to say on his signing: "I'm excited to be a part of the Dayton Dutch Lions FC family this summer! It's a club that I've watched for several years now and it's an honor to now be on the sidelines. We have a great coaching staff this summer and I'm looking forward to getting to work and building a championship caliber team!"
Coaching Career:
2018-Present: Assistant Women's Soccer Coach - Wilmington College
2017-Present: Director of Coaching (U15-U19 Boys & Girls) - CUSA SC
2014-2017: Girl's Assistant Director of Coaching - CUSA SC
2010-2017: Assistant Men's Soccer Coach - Wilmington College
2010-2012: Staff Trainer - Thunder United Soccer Club/Club Ohio Dayton
Playing Career:
Youth: Cincinnati United Premier (CUP) - Top 20 team in the country
Collegiate: Wilmington College (all conference and all Ohio)
Shane Smith is the third signing of the Lions for the 2020 season. Shane played for the Men's team during their 4 seasons in the USL Championship, including the successful run in the Lamar Hunt Open Cup, when DDL FC made it to the quarter finals after beating Chicago United FC, Columbus Crew and Michigan Bucks away. They eventually lost in front of 18.000 fans vs Sporting Kansas City.
Shane commented on his return to the club: “I am very excited to be back with the Dayton Dutch Lions! I have amazing memories here as a player and coach and I look forward to making an impact in a positive way. I believe we have a fantastic coaching staff and look forward to the summer with the WPSL team!"
Coaching Career:
2017-Present: Director of Coaching (Academy) - CUSA SC
2018-Present: Varsity Assistant - Centerville High School
2018: ODP State Coach - Ohio South ODP
2016: USL2 Assistant - Dayton Dutch Lions
2015: WPSL Assistant - Dayton Dutch Lions
2012-2016: Academy Manager/Staff Coach - Dayton Dutch Lions
Playing Career:
Youth: Sereno Golden Eagles (AZ State Champion/Regional Champion/National Finalist)
Collegiate: University of Mobile (NAIA Top 25)
Pro/Semi: Dayton Dutch Lions FC USL (2011-2014)
