ISC Professional Coaching Staff

The Iowa Soccer Club is committed to providing the most experienced and qualified coaching staff of any soccer club in Iowa.  We hire coaches who demonstrate a personal commitment to continuing education and who are life-long learners.  To support our players and their overall growth as players and people, we require that our coaches continuously challenge themselves to improve their coaching, teaching, and mentoring skills.  This requires a comprehensive continuing education program that focus on both the formal process of coach education through the US Soccer Coach Education pathway and through other academic pursuits of learning.  In the coach profiles below, you can see what each coach is currently working on to become a better coach, teacher, and mentor.

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
  • The 2024-2025 season will be Jon’s 26th year with the ISC.
  • 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.”
  • Continuing education status:  Jon is currently enrolled in the US Soccer Coach Educator Development Program for the US “B” License.  The course started in January 2025 and will end in October 2025.  When the course is completed, Jon intends to teach the US Soccer “B” license.  In addition, Jon just finished reading HIdden Potential by Adam Grant and is currently reading Atomic Habits by James Clear.
Iowa Soccer Club | Professional Coaching Staff | David Martinez
David Martinez
Assist Director of Coaching
Bio and Coaching Qualifications
  • David earned the US Soccer “C” License in December 2024.
  • 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.
  • The 2024-2025 season will be David’s 3rd year with the ISC.
  • BA Sports Administration – William Penn University University
  • Favorite Quote “La pelota no se mancha.” -Diego Maradonna
 
Iowa Soccer Club | Professional Coaching Staff | Zach Morden
Zach Morden
ISC Full-Time Staff Coach
Coaching Qualifications
  • US Soccer “C” License
  • The 2024-2025 soccer year is Zach’s 4th year with the ISC.
  • BA Sports and Recreation Management/Concentration in Coaching – University of Iowa 
  • Zach is a life long Chelsea Fan! 
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 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 High Varsity Boys’ Head coach since 2001 – Eleven state final appearances.
  • As the head coach of the West High boys’ program, Brad has led West High to 9 state championship titles.  His nine state championships is the most state championship titles of any current or former Iowa High School boys’ head varsity coach.
  • The 2024-2025 season will be Brad’s 20th year with the ISC.
  • BA Degree  Business – Coe College
David Rosenthal
ISC Part-Time Staff Coach
Coaching Qualifications
  • US Soccer National “D” License
  • National Federation of State High School Associations – Girls’ Soccer National Coach of the Year – 2018
  • Playing Experience –
  • Iowa City West Girls – Eleven state final appearances
  • 20+ years as a coach with ISC
  • Nickname – “Ronnie”
Matt Harding
ISC Staff Coach
Coaching Qualifications
  • Varsity Head Coach for Liberty High School Boys.
  • Won the High School State Championship with Liberty in his first year with the program.
  • Was named coach of the year by the Iowa High School Athletic Association in 2023.
  • Coach Harding was the head coach for the Clear Creek Amana Girls’ program for 10 years.
  • Coach Harding also served as the assistant coach for the Iowa City West High Boys’ program for 10 years.
  • US Soccer “D” License Holder.
  • The 2024-2025 season will be Coach Harding’s 8th year with the ISC.
Grace Wielert
ISC Staff Coach
Coaching Qualifications
  • US Soccer Grassroots 7v7 and 9v9 coaching License.
  • 5 years as a coach with ISC.
  • 5 years as a player for the ISC.
  • Student at the University of Iowa studying Mathematics and Secondary Education.
Kavir Ramos
ISC Staff Coach
Coaching Qualifications
  • US Soccer Grassroots 7v7 and 9v9 Coaching License.
  • First season coaching with the ISC.
  • 2 years as a coach with ISC.
Jason Witt
ISC Staff Coach
Coaching Qualifications
  • US Soccer National B-License.
  • 3 years as a coach with ISC.
  • Education – University of Iowa – College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Foreign Language-Spanish.
Bella Gasparoni
ISC Staff Coach
Coaching Qualifications
  • US Soccer E-License.
  • 3 years as a coach with ISC.
  • 6 years as a player for ISC.
Martin Chapparo
ISC Staff Coach
Coaching Qualifications
  • US Soccer E-License.
  • 8 years as a coach with ISC.
  • 15 years as a player for Penquena (Columbia), IC Alliance and EIU).