Club Ohio Dayton

Club Ohio Dayton serves players from their early youth years through high school, with two dedicated programs led by experienced soccer professionals.Club Ohio Dayton teams play and train out of the East Dayton area from Fairborn (WSU) to Bellbrook. They play in local, state, and National leagues.


High School Program (U15–U19)

Managing Director: Sandy Poole


Sandy Poole  leads the High School Program with a blend of playing experience, coaching education, and leadership. A former standout at Wright State University, Sandy holds a USSF D License and has been involved with Club Ohio Dayton since its founding—serving as Club Treasurer and helping guide the program’s long-term success.


Youth Program (U10–U14)

Youth Administrator: Bill Houchins

Lead Trainer: Ian Richardson


Our Youth Program focuses on technical development, soccer intelligence, and preparing players for the next level.

  • Bill Houchins brings over 25 years of coaching experience, a USSF National C License, and deep roots in Ohio youth soccer. He has coached competitive teams, contributed to player development through the Olympic Development Program, and holds a US Soccer Referee Badge. Bill joined Club Ohio in 2018 and formerly coached at Yellow Springs High School.
  • Ian Richardson adds high-level playing and coaching experience. A former NCAA Final Four player and college coach, Ian has coached at the University of Dayton, Urbana University, and Carson-Newman. He holds an NSCAA Advanced National Diploma and USSF D License, and has coached with the Dayton Dutch Lions W-League, Metro FC, and Ohio South ODP.

Tryouts


2025-2026 Season Open Tryouts and Player Evaluations Registration


For our Dayton High School age groups, there will only be In-Practice Evaluations. In-Practice Evaluation (for players not on a Club Ohio team).


In-Practice Evaluations  provide a more personalized and flexible opportunity for players to be assessed in a real team environment. Players are invited to join a scheduled training session with one of our existing teams during the season.

  • Evaluations are conducted in small groups (typically 1–2 players)
  • Coaches observe players directly within the flow of practice
  • Allows for focused feedback and more individual attention
  • Lower-pressure setting compared to a traditional tryout

đź“Ť Available for Dayton High School


Open Tryout – Free Registration

Open Tryouts are traditional group-based sessions where players are evaluated through structured drills, games, and activities.

  • Free to attend
  • Larger groups allow for broader competition and comparison
  • Ideal for players who thrive in more competitive or energetic environments

đź“Ť Available for Dayton Youth


How to Sign Up

In-Practice Evaluations

Click your preferred location below to register:


  • Dayton High School  – U15 & U18/19 Boys and U15/16, U17, & U18/19 Girls

Register Here for in-practice evaluations.


  • Dayton Youth – U09-U12 Boys only, U14 Girls

  Register Here for open tryouts



Club Ohio Dayton Benefits


Read through our flier about some of the benefits of joining Club Ohio Dayton.


Fee Information


Club Ohio fees provide you with professional coaches.  It covers all league and association fees, player registration, field development, field rental, turf field rental, goalkeeper training, referee fees, league membership costs, club dues, all tournament entry costs, and indoor training. 2025-2026 Fee information will be distributed to those who sign up for tryouts/player evaluations.


Schedule

Club Location Group Birth Year/Age Date(s) Time Facility
Club Ohio Dayton Boys 2014-2017 / U9–U12 5/5, 5,12, 5/13 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM WSU Alumni Field
Club Ohio Dayton Girls 2012 / U14 5/5, 5,12 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM WSU Alumni Field
Club Ohio Dayton Boys - Rainout Only 2014-2017 / U9–U12 5/14 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Bath Twp Park

News & Headlines

Roster Spot Openings

Three State Cup Winners, Three Runner-ups

COaching Staff

If you do not see the team you are looking for, place your mouse over the table listing and scroll up or down.

Boys

Birth Year Team Name Coach Name
2007 Club Ohio Dayton 06/07B Green Colt Tanner
2008 Club Ohio Dayton 08B Elite Chris Lynch
2011 Club Ohio Dayton 11B Green Derek Grajeda
2014 Club Ohio Dayton 14B Black Andrew Huckeby
2014 Club Ohio Dayton 14B Green Ryan Grant
2015 Club Ohio Dayton 15B Green William Houchins

Girls

Birth Year Team Name Coach Name
2007 Club Ohio Dayton 06/07G Elite Travis Brown
2008 Club Ohio Dayton 08G Black Craig Schuttinger
2009 Club Ohio Dayton 09G Elite Chris Bethel
2010 Club Ohio Dayton 10G Black Jimmy Campbell
2010 Club Ohio Dayton 10G Fall Trapped Team Jimmy Campbell
2010 Club Ohio Dayton 10G Green Jimmy Campbell

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Player Pathway

At the summit of our player development pathway stands our National teams, competing at national-level leagues such as NAL, Elite 64, and ECNL-RL. These teams are composed of the best players from within the club. Here, these young athletes strive to hone their skills against top competition, pushing boundaries in pursuit graduating to the next level of college and beyond.

Second from the top, we enter the realm of Regional teams that play high-level regional and state leagues, where athletes continue their journey. These leagues serve as crucibles, forging talent, building high-level game tactics and character through intense competition, preparing players for the challenges that lie ahead.

Next in the pathway are local teams engaged in local and low-level state leagues, providing an environment for talent to develop and evolve. Here, players refine their craft, developing the technical skills and building the foundation on game tactics for future success on the field.

At the base of our pathway lies our Juniors and recreational programs, where the youngest members of our soccer family take their first steps onto the pitch, embarking on a journey of discovery and enjoyment. Here, they learn the basics of the game, sportsmanship, and camaraderie that define our soccer community.

TryoutS

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