manta staff

COACHING EXPERIENCE
Years Coaching: 30

COACHING CERTIFICATION
USSF National C Coaching License
USSF National D Coaching License
USSF 4v4 Certification
USSF 7v7 Certification
USSF 9v9 Certification
USSF 11v11 Certification
USC Level 1 Goalkeeper
USC Level 1 Futsal
Certified Group Fitness/Bootcamp Instructor – ASFA
Certified Sports and Agility Coach – NSPA

COACHING EXPERIENCE
Years Coaching: 12
Head Coach – Manta United Soccer Club
Girls Director of Coaching – Manta United Soccer Club
Head Coach/Manager – Ohio City Soccer Club
Head Coach – Parma Senior High School Girls Soccer Team, 2013 – 2021
Assistant Coach – Parma Senior High School Boys Soccer Team, 2017 – 2019

PLAYING EXPERIENCE
• Ohio City Soccer Club (Coach/Manager/Player), 2023-Present
• University of Findlay, 2010-2012
• Parma Senior High School, 2006-2010 (Team Captain)

COACHING CERTIFICATIONS

US Soccer
• U.S. Soccer D License
• 11v11 License (IP)
• 7v7 License (IP)
• 11v11 License
• 9v9 License
• 7v7 License
• 4v4 License

American Sports & Fitness Association (ASFA)
• Sports Specific Training Certification

Tovo Institute
• TOVO Methodology V1
• TOVO 7 A-Side Online Coaching Course

United Soccer Coaches
(Formerly NSCAA)
• Foundations of Coaching Diploma
• Attacking Principles of Play Diploma
• Defensive Principles of Play Diploma
• Key Moments in the Game Diploma
• Creating Talen: How to get the Best from Soccer Practices Diploma
• Special Topics Diploma: Sports Psychology and Individual Mental Skills
• Developing a Team Philosophy and Purpose Diploma

Previous HS Coaching Honors
• 2017 Kim Mahoney Award

COACHING EXPERIENCE
Years Coaching: 5

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

COACHING CERTIFICATIONS.

COACHING EXPERIENCE
Years Coaching: 18
• Oberlin College Youth Soccer Camps, 2007-2012
• Cleveland Kickers HS, 2011-2012 (2x Tournament Championships)
• Oberlin High School Varsity Head Coach, 2013-2017 (District Finalists 2014)
• Force Soccer Academy Head Coach/Lead Trainer, 2015-2017
• Manta United SC Technical Director, 2020-Present (7 Tournament Championships, 2023 GLA Premier Champions and Regional Semifinalists, 2024 State Cup Champions, NPL Finalists, Regional Champions, National Semifinalist – 2009 Girls Pink Head Coach)

PLAYING EXPERIENCE
• Oberlin High School, Varsity 2003-2006 (3rd Team All State Senior Year)
• Case Western Reserve University, Varsity 2007-2010
• North Coast Amateur Soccer, 2007-2016 (2x Golden Boot Winner and League Champions)
• Professional Arena Soccer League (PASL), 2013-2014 (Cleveland Freeze -Final Four)
• USA Deaf Soccer, 2014-Present (5 World Tournaments, Golden Boot and Pan American Championship (2019), 2nd in All time Scoring)
• Cleveland Spanish La Liga Sibilia, 2014-Present (Golden Boot Winner 2024)
• MASL 3 – Cleveland Samba 2025-Present (Team Top Scorer)

COACHING CERTIFICATIONS
USSF National C License

BIO
Michael Schmid is an accomplished soccer coach and player with a proven track record of developing elite talent and achieving championship success. As the head coach of Manta 2009 Girls Pink, he led the team to the 2024 National Semifinals, Regional Championship, State Cup Championship, and six tournament titles. His coaching success extends to high school soccer, where he guided Oberlin High School Boys to a District Finalist finish in 2014.

Schmid’s personal playing career is equally impressive. A USA Deaf Soccer legend, he is the second all-time leading scorer and the program’s only Golden Boot winner (2019 Deaf Pan America). He has competed in five World Tournaments and served as Co-Captain and Top Scorer for the U.S. in the 2024 Deaf Pan America Games, helping lead the team to its first-ever international championship.

Currently competing in MASL 3 with an outstanding 11 goals and four assists in 5 games, Schmid is also a standout for Ohio City SC and a multiple-time Golden Boot winner in regional leagues. In addition, he serves as a director/secretary on the United States of America Deaf Soccer Association (USADSA) supporting deaf/hard of hearing players across USA. His journey from a small-town player to an international competitor embodies resilience, passion, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.

As both a coach and mentor, Schmid is committed to inspiring the next generation of players, proving that dedication and hard work can break barriers and lead to greatness on and off the field.

COACHING EXPERIENCE
Years Coaching: 36
• Strongsville Girl’s Varsity assistant / goalkeeping

PLAYING EXPERIENCE
• Allegheny College (Meadville PA), 1983-1987
• B-CC High School (Bethesda MD), 1979-1983 (MD State Champions 1982, 1983)
• NorthWest Soccer Club, 1983-1984 (Mcquire Cup finalist 1983)
• No 1 Goalkeeping Camp staff, 1985-1987
• US National Team Academy (Boulder CO), 1983-1984
• Watford FC Academy (London United Kingdom), 1986

COACHING CERTIFICATIONS
• USSF “C” license
• NSCAA National Goalkeeping Class / license 2013

COACHING EXPERIENCE
Years Coaching: 7
• Three years as the varsity assistant at Villa Angela St. Joseph High School
• One year Futsal at Lakewood
• One year EYSO
• Four years Walsh Jesuit JVA

PLAYING EXPERIENCE
• Club Internationals and Everest
• Four year varsity player at Walsh Jesuit (captain, two-time team defensive MVP, all-district, two-time all-conference, one-time honorable mention all-conference)
• Club soccer at Duquesne University

PLAYING EXPERIENCE
• High School 4-years
• Junior College 1-year

COACHING EXPERIENCE
Years Coaching: 10
• Head Coach- Manta 2010 Pink Girls, present
• Head Coach-Parma SC 2010 Boys, 2016-present
• Parma SC President, 2016-2024
• Parma SC VP, 2015-2016
• Head Coach-Manta 2009 Pink Boys NPL, 2021-2024
• Head Coach-Parma Senior High School – Girls Varsity, 2020-2023
• Head Coach-Parma SC 2006/07 Girls, 2014-2020

PLAYING EXPERIENCE
• Lake Erie Men’s League- Juve, 2003-2005
• North Coast Men’s League – CIAC, Juve 1998-2003
• Parma Senior High School, 1998-2000
• St. Edward High School, 1997-1998

COACHING CERTIFICATIONS
• USSF 11v11 certification
• USSF 9v9 certification
• USSF 7v7 certification
• USSF 4v4 certification
• Ohio North Soccer Association u10-12 certification
• USC Level 1 Goalkeeper certification
• NFHS Coach

COACHING EXPERIENCE
Years Coaching: 19
• Varsity Assistant Padua Franciscan High School, 2005-2009
• Cleveland Cobras Staff Coach, 2010-2014
• Manta Staff Coach, 2021-Present

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

COACHING CERTIFICATIONS
• National D License
• US Soccer Grassroots 11v11
• US Soccer Grassroots 7v7

COACHING EXPERIENCE
Years Coaching: 8
• Manta United Soccer Club, 2020-Present
• Strongsville Soccer Organization, 2017 – 2021

PLAYING EXPERIENCE
•  Midpark High School, 1996-1999 (1999 Team Captain)
•  Watra Białka Tatrzańska FC Chicago, 2004-2014

COACHING CERTIFICATIONS
• USSF National D Coaching License
• USSF 7v7 Certification;
• USSF 9v9 Certification
• USSF 11v11 Certification

COACHING EXPERIENCE
Years Coaching: over 20

COACHING CERTIFICATIONS
• USSF National C Coaching License

COACHING EXPERIENCE
Years Coaching: 23
• 2002 – Present

PLAYING EXPERIENCE
• Ohio University Club Soccer
• Ohio State University Club Soccer

COACHING CERTIFICATIONS
• TOVO 7-a-side Certification

COACHING EXPERIENCE
Years Coaching: 12
• Manta United Soccer Club, Head Coach
• Manta United Soccer Club, Co-Director of Junior Academy
• Parma High School, Boys’ Varsity Head Coach
• Cuyahoga Community College, Volunteer Coach
• Samba Soccer Club, Volunteer Coach

PLAYING EXPERIENCE
• Cuyahoga Community College, 2010-2011 (2011 Team Captain)

COACHING CERTIFICATIONS
• U.S Soccer D License

COACHING EXPERIENCE
Years Coaching: 5
• 2020-Present

PLAYING EXPERIENCE
• Brunswick High School
• Baldwin Wallace University

COACHING EXPERIENCE
Years Coaching: 30

PLAYING EXPERIENCE
• College Level

COACHING EXPERIENCE
Years Coaching: 10
• Manta United, 2021-Present
• Holy Name High School Men’s Varsity, 2023-2025
• Strongsville Soccer Club, 2015-2021

PLAYING EXPERIENCE
• University of Toledo Club Soccer, 1999-2003
• St. Edward High School, 1989-1993 (1993 Team Captain)

COACHING CERTIFICATIONS.
• USSF National D Coaching License
• USSF 4v4 Certification
• USSF 7v7 Certification
• USSF 9v9 Certification
• USSF 11v11 Certification
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist – NSCA
• Youth Exercise Specialist – NASM
• Group Fitness Instructor – AFAA

COACHING EXPERIENCE
Years Coaching: 5

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

COACHING CERTIFICATIONS.

COACHING EXPERIENCE
Years Coaching: 2
• Manta United, 2023-present

PLAYING EXPERIENCE
• Brunswick Travel, 11-years
• Cleveland Futebol Club, 12-years
• Manta United, 2-years

COACHING CERTIFICATIONS.
• SafeSport, concussion, CPR, and ECNL certified

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PLAYING EXPERIENCE
• Holy Name High School Varsity, 4-years
• University of Findlay Varsity, 4 years

COACHING EXPERIENCE
Years Coaching: 6
• Club Coach, 3-years
• Rec Coach, 3-years

PLAYING EXPERIENCE
• Club Teams, 16-years
• High School, 4-years

COACHING EXPERIENCE
Years Coaching: 5

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

COACHING CERTIFICATIONS.

COACHING EXPERIENCE
Years Coaching: 4

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

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PLAYING EXPERIENCE
• National League
• ECNL player
• Collegiate player
• Semi-pro player

COACHING EXPERIENCE
Years Coaching: 3

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

COACHING CERTIFICATIONS

COACHING EXPERIENCE
Years Coaching: 10

PLAYING EXPERIENCE
• University of Findlay
• University of Goshen

COACHING CERTIFICATIONS
• 7v7 Grassroots License
• 9v9 Grassroots License
• 11v11 Grassroots License
• USSF National D Coaching License

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Years Coaching: 3
• Community Based Programs, all ages, 16-years
• Manta United Soccer Club

PLAYING EXPERIENCE
• Youth Soccer

COACHING CERTIFICATIONS
• US Soccer 7v7 Grassroots License
• Ohio Youth Soccer Association U4-U6
• Ohio Youth Soccer Association U6-U8

COACHING EXPERIENCE
Years Coaching: 5
• Highland High School Varsity Boys Assistant Coach, 2019-2024

PLAYING EXPERIENCE
• Internationals Soccer Club, 1992-2003
• Walsh Jesuit High School, 1999-2002
• Brandeis University, 2003-2006 (2-year captain)

COACHING CERTIFICATIONS
• USSF National D Coaching License

PLAYING EXPERIENCE
HASTINGS COLLEGE
• National Finalist in 2019
• NAIA All-American
• Great Plains Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year
• First Team All-Conference Selection
• First Team All-Region Selection

COACHING CERTIFICATIONS
• USSF National C Coaching License
• Goalkeeping Level 1

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