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ON THE BALL

Soccer Camp

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Camp Staff

Coach Smyth

Camp Director Andy Smyth

Andy has directed soccer camps for over thirty years, working with boys and girls at all age levels. He started his camp coaching career at Indiana University, Miami of Ohio and Coastal Carolina. On the Ball Soccer Camps started off as satelite camps in 1989. He is the head men's soccer coach at The University of Findlay and has had great success coaching at the collegiate level. The highlights during his tenure are an NCAA II Final Four appearance for the men and four NAIA National tournament berths for the women. He received Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Coach of the Year awards while coaching both the men's and and women's programs. Andy holds the UEFA 'A' License, USSF 'A' License, the NSCAA Premier Diploma and a Masters in Sport Studies from Miami University (OH).




Assistant Camp Director Mark Sleasman

Coach Sleasman

Mark is in his third year as On the Ball's Assistant Director. He played collegiately at the University of Findlay, where he was a four year starter. As an Oiler, Mark was given All-conference recognition in three out of his four years - two of those being first team. ; he was a captain his last two seasons and voted MVP by his teammates in his senior year. On graduation, Mark coached the reserve team for a year; he was also an assistant coach at his alma mater, Findlay High School. Coach Sleasman is currently the men's assistant soccer coach at The University of Findlay.



Goalkeeper Coach Andrew Boulton

Coach Boulton

Andrew is a senior goalkeeper at the University of Findlay from Brownsburg, IN; He is studying for his MBA, which he will complete in the fall, when he comes back for his fifth season of eligibility. As a competitor, Andrew was voted GMAC Third Team All-conference in 2021. Outside playing soccer, Andrew also referees nuemrous tournaments. He will be in charge of coaching the 'keepers at on the Ball's Reseidential Camp again this year. This is Andrew's third year with OTB.



Assistant Coach Aaron Sundermann

Coach Sundermann

Coach 'Sundy' is in his third year at OTB and assisted the University of Findlay reserve team last fall. He played three years for the reserve team at the University of Findlay, where he was captain for the Oilers in his last year. Originally from Dayton, OH, Sundy is finishing up his degree in Education and hopes to follow in his Dad's footsteps and become a high school coach on graduation.


Assistant Coach Aurel Tosca

Coach Tosca

Former goalkeeper at the University of Findlay from Mansfield, OH where he played club soccer for Panthers FC. Aurel is majoring in education at Findlay and hopes to become a high school social studies teacher when he graduates. Aurel loves coaching and working with kids, as he gets to see them grow not only as players but as individuals as well. He will work with field players this week. This is Aurel's third year with OTB.


Assistant Mitchell Hanosh

Coach Hanosh

Mitchell plays left back at the University of Findlay and is from Adrian, MI. He majors in business administration with a management emphasis. He has started 43 games for the Oilers scoring 2 goals and chipping in 9 assists. He has worked camps in Adrian and Siena Hts and can't wait to have a great time coaching at OTB! It is Mitchell's first year with OTB.


Assistant Coach Jessica Suchta

Coach Suchta

Jessica is a defender at the University of Findlay from Sterling Heights, MI. She played for Nationals Soccer Club and her favorite team is Manchester City. Jessica studies Forensic Chemistry with hopes to work for a Forensic Unit within the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or for a State Police Department. She enjoys coaching because it allows her to connect with young soccer players and make their soccer experience enjoyable, as many coaches did for her. It is Jessica's first year with OTB.


Assistant Coach Brent Rader

Coach Rader

Brent played defender for the University of Findlay Oilers; goalkeeper and defender for Kenton High School. He is a sophomore and majors in exercise science. He currently plays for Northern Ohio Soccer League squad Delaware Rising FC, as an outside back. This is Brent's second year with OTB.


Assistant Coach Tyler Norman

Coach Norman

Tyler is a junior midfielder and business major at the University of Findlay, from Clarksburg, WV. Tyler has played club and ODP in WV. He enjoys coaching as it is an opportunity to give back and enjoy seeing the progress young players make. He supports PSG and has continued to support them since Zlatan Ibrahimović played for them. It is Tyler's first year with OTB.


Assistant Coach Kaitlyn Eyink

Coach Eyink

Kaitlyn is getting ready to play defender for Wright State University this fall. She will major in Biology and work towards the physical therapy path because she wants to stay involved in athletics. She loves to play soccer because the team turns into a second family. Her favorite player is Alyssa Thompson, because she is the same age as Kaitlyn and heading to the World Cup with the USWNT! She has 1 dog and 2 cats, pizza is her favorite food and pink is her favorite color. This is Kaitlyn's first year with OTB.


Trainer Mitch Enyart

Trainer Enyart

Mitch is an Assistant Athletic trainer at the University of Findlay from Herrin, IL. He received his bachelor’s degree from Grace College and earned his master’s in athletic training from Manchester University. Mitch is in his second year at UF, where he works with men’s soccer and baseball. He played baseball at Grace College and has helped instruct baseball lessons throughout high school. His favorite sports team is the St. Louis Cardinals. Mitch's career goals are to get into division I sports and obtain his Physical Therapy degree This is Mitch's first year with OTB.