ISC Professional Coaching Staff
The Iowa Soccer Club is committed to providing the most dynamic, experienced and qualified coaching staff of any soccer club in Iowa.
Jon Cook
ISC Director Of Coaching
Bio and Coaching Qualifications
- US Soccer National “A” License
- United States Soccer Federation National Youth License
- Grassroots Instructor’s License – US Soccer Federation
- Playing Experience – University of Missouri-Kansas City – NCAA Division 1
- Jon has been with the ISC for 24 Years.
- Master’s Degree in Education – University of Iowa
- Personal Philosophy In Coaching: “Every player deserves my best because my impact with the kids that I work with is not measured in wins, but rather by how hard I work for each player in terms of pushing them, and making sure that they know I have an expectation for them to improve. I’m demanding of all players, because all players deserve to be taken seriously.”
- Approach to Youth Sports Development: “Let the kids surprise you with how good they can become. You never know when a young player is going to have a massive growth in development and improvement. Youth sports organizations in ALL sports need to be set up so that they allow kids to grow and develop at their own pace. You will have a far greater impact on player engagment and success if you put your energy into all levels of players rather than focusing only on the 9-10 players who show early development and early success.”
Brendan Johnson
ISC Assistant Director of Coaching
Bio and Coaching Qualifications
- US Soccer “C” License
- Playing Experience – William Penn University (NAIA) – 4 Years
- Brendan has coached 4 years with the ISC.
- Former Game Operations Manager – Iowa Barnstormers
- BA Sports Administration – William Penn University University
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Favorite Quote “Success is no accident. It is Hard Work, Perseverance, Learning, Studying, Sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” -Pele
David Martinez
Coach
Bio and Coaching Qualifications
- US Soccer “D” License
- Playing Experience – William Penn University (NAIA) – 4 Years
- David grew up playing club soccer in the Dallas area playing for CDI, FC Dallas, and Texas Football Club.
- David is starting his second year with the ISC.
- BA Sports Administration – William Penn University University
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Favorite Quote “La pelota no se mancha.” -Diego Maradonna
Chris Clegg
ISC Part Time Staff Coach
Bio and Coaching Qualifications
- US Soccer National “C” License
- Iowa Soccer Association State Cup Champion – Iowa Soccer Club
- Iowa High School State Champion – Iowa City West High
- Thirteen years as a player with the ISC
- 7 years as a coach with the ISC
- BA Honors Degree in English – University of Iowa
Cole Schuchard
ISC Part-Time Staff Coach
Bio and Coaching Qualifications
- US Soccer “E” License
- Eight years as a player with ISC
- 9 years as a coach with ISC (11 years as an Academy/Lightning coach)
- Iowa High School State Champion – Iowa City West High
- BSE Industrial Engineering – University of Iowa
Matt Harding
ISC Part-Time Staff Coach
Coaching Qualifications
- US Soccer “D” License
- Playing Experience – Mount St. Clare College – NAIA
- Head Boys’ Soccer Coach, Liberty High School 2023-Present. Led the team to the school’s first state championship in his first year as head coach. Coach of the Year 2023 for Iowa High School Boys Athletic Association.
- Head Girls Soccer Coach, Clear Creek-Amana High School from 2013-2023.
- Former Assistant Boys Soccer Coach, Iowa City West High School
- Twenty-one years teaching Physics/AP Physics at West High School
- Coach Harding has worked as a part-time coach for the ISC for 7 years.
- MA Science Education – University of Northern Iowa
- BA Physics – University of Northern Iowa
Dave Rosenthal
ISC Part Time Staff Coach
Coaching Qualifications
- US Soccer “D” License
- Playing Experience – Earlham College – NCAA Division 3
- NHSACA – National Soccer Coach of the Year
- NHFS – National Girls Coach of the Year
- IGHSAA – Coaches Hall of Fame
- Served as the Head coach of the Girl’s Head Varsity Coach for Iowa City West High School for 27 years from 1996-2023.
- Two IGHSAA State High School Titles
- BA Spanish – Earlham College
- MAT. Foreign Languages – University of Iowa
- Dave Rosenthal has been with the ISC for 8 years and has had a tremendous influence on the growth and development of our soccer players in the ISC.
Martin Rodriguez
ISC Part-Time Staff Coach
Bio and Coaching Qualifications
- US Soccer “E” License
- Playing Experience – Club Soccer at University of Iowa
- Iowa Soccer Association State Cup Champion
- Medical Interpreter at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
- Eleven years as a player – Colombia, IC Alliance, CRSA, EIU
- Six years as a coach with ISC
- BA International Studies – University of Iowa
Zach Morden
ISC Part-Time Staff Coach
Bio and Coaching Qualifications
- US Soccer “D” License
- Eagle Scout (Troop 2000) – Boy Scouts of America
- Seven years as a player
- Zach has been with the ISC for 1 year.
- Current Student at University of Iowa – Sport & Recreation Management (Concentration on Coaching)
Frank Fiordellisi
ISC Part-Time Staff Coach
Coaching Qualifications
- US Soccer “D” License
- Playing Experience – Club Soccer at University of Wisconsin – La Crosse
- Head Girls Soccer Coach, Liberty High School
- Former Assistant Girls Soccer Coach, Iowa City West High
- Ten years teaching Physical Education in the Iowa City Community School District
- Frank has been with the ISC for 11 years.
- MA Coaching and Athletic Administration – Concordia University Irvine
- BA Physical Education and School Health Education – University of Wisconsin – La Crosse
Brandon Steenlage
ISC Part-Time Staff Coach
Coaching Qualifications
- US Soccer “D” License
- Playing Experience – University of Wisconsin Green Bay – NCAA Division 1
- Ten years as a player with ISC
- 12 years as a coach with ISC
- BA Degree – History – University of Wisconsin – Green Bay
Brad Stiles
ISC Part-Time Staff Coach
Coaching Qualifications
- US Soccer National “C” License
- Playing Experience – Coe College – NCAA Division 3
- Iowa Soccer Association State Cup winner – 1995 & 1997
- Coe College Men’s Head coach 2001-2003
- Iowa City West Boys Head coach since 2001 – Eleven state final appearances
- 18 years as a coach with ISC
- BA Degree Business – Coe College