Over Twenty Five Years of Excellence
The Pacesetter Soccer Club Coaching Staff
Jimmy Walker - Director of Coaching
jwalker@pacesettersoccer.net
Jimmy originally hails from Birmingham, England. He moved to the United States in the mid-90's to attend Tiffin University where he obtained a bachelor's degree in business (1997) and an MBA (2000). While a student at Tiffin, Jimmy played soccer and helped the Dragons capture two AMC titles while earning NAIA All-America honors in 1994 and 1995. Finishing seventh in career scoring, Walker was inducted into the Tiffin Hall of Fame in 2006.
In 1995 and 1996, Jimmy was the assistant Men's Coach at Tiffin University and from 1997 to 2002, Jimmy was the head coach for the Tiffin University Women's program.
From Tiffin, Jimmy moved to Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pa. where he served as head coach of the women's team for four years. Jimmy transformed that program from a 5-13-1 season in 2002 into one that posted the most wins in school history in just three short years.
In 2007, Jimmy accepted a position as assistant coach to the Men's program at Penn State, and now he has accepted the DOC position with our Club.
Jimmy's playing experience includes the Kalamazoo Kingdom (1996-97) and the Cleveland Caps (1998). In addition, Jimmy Walker previously acted as head coach for the Ohio North ODP (2001-02) and the Pennsylvania West ODP (2003) teams.
Danny Fisher - Director of Youth
dfisher@pacesettersoccer.net
Birthplace: Stafford, England
Coaching Licensure:
Danny holds the prestigious UEFA B Youth Coaching Award, FA Emergency Aid, FA Basic and Intermediate in Treatment of Injuries and is studying for his UEFA A License.
Personal:
Danny played in the League of Wales but his playing career was cut short due to injury. After that, Danny dedicated himself to coaching. He worked with the Youth Academy at Wolverhampton Wanderers (a.k.a. Wolves) in the English Premier League and had stints working with the academy players for the professional teams of Walsall F.C. and Shrewsbury Town.
After arriving in the United States, Danny served as a Director of Coaching for Major League Soccer Camps. Danny also worked with the ODP programs in PA West and served on the National Team Staff with the Super Y ODP Teams. Danny comes to Pacesetter Soccer Club after serving as the Director of Coaching at Penn's Forest Football Club in Pittsburgh. During that time Danny also served as Jimmy Walker's Assistant Coach at NCAA 1 Duquesne University, who compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference.
Danny and his wife, Suzanne, a Pittsburgh , PA native, reside in the Sylvania area.
Bruce A. Peterson - Director of Coaching, Girls
bpeterson@pacesettersoccer.net
Coaching Background:
Over 30 years of coaching experience at the club, high school and professional level.
Bruce led local high school powerhouse St. Ursula Academy to six straight
OHSAA District Finals, winning 4 in a row from 2003-2006 and in 2005 he led
them to the OHSAA Final Four.
Coach Peterson also had a stint in the Major Indoor Soccer League
with the Detroit Rockers as a "game-day" tactical advisor to both
players and coaching staff.
Bruce has served as a coach on the State Olympic Development Program (ODP) staff for both Ohio North and Michigan and has also served on the Region II ODP staff of Dr. Tom Turner, Ohio Youth Soccer Association North, Director of Coaching.
Most recent soccer coaching accomplishment: Winning 2008 OYSAN State Cup with Pacesetter U-12 Girls Premier.
Coach Peterson holds a USSF National B License and a USSF National Youth License.
Playing Background:
Coach Peterson played his collegiate soccer at St. Michael's College in Vermont, an NCAA Division II program. After his college playing days he played in a semi-professional league while attending graduate school in Glendale, Arizona.
Family:
Bruce and his wife, Robin, reside in Maumee, Ohio and he is the proud parent of four daughters, one son and two adorable grandaughters. He enjoys politics, reading current event articles and books and spending time relaxing with his family and two dogs...Tucker and Tess.
Favorite Quote:
The challenge isn't someone else
The challenge is within
It's the aching in your lungs
And the burning in your legs
And the voice that yells "can't"
But you don't listen
You just push harder
Then you hear a voice whisper "can"
And you realize the person you thought you were
Is no match for the person you really are. - Unknown
Eddie Baker
Director of Pacesetter Academy and Little Kickers
ebaker@pacesettersoccer.net
Birthplace: Georgetown, Guyana, South America
Coaching License: USSF D License
Coaching Experience:
Eddie coached the 1976 World Cup National Team for Guyana, South America. He came to the United States shortly after that.
He has coached forever, all ages, both genders.
Playing Experience:
Eddie played 12 years for the Guyana National Team and played in the 1968 World Cup for his Guyanese Team.
Personal:
Eddie heads up the Pacesetter Youth Academy and Little Kickers Programs.
Sean Kaighin - Staff Coach
skaighin@pacesettersoccer.net
Coaching Background:
USSF D License
2 years Boys Junior Varsity Clay High School
2 years Assistant Varsity Clay High School
1 year Boys U11-U14 Pacesetter Soccer Club
Playing Background:
7 years with Oregon Swiss Baysiders Club
4 year Varsity Letterman at Clay High School
Favorite Quote:
"The ball moves faster than you"
Lauren Keefe - Youth Staff Coach
lkeefe@pacesettersoccer.net
Birth place: Sylvania, OH
Education:
2nd year student at University of Toledo, majoring in Middle Childhood Education and French
Coaching Licensure:
State Youth Module: U9 - U12
Playing Experience:
10 years Recreational and Club Soccer
2 years Canadian HS Soccer at Great Lakes Christian College, Beamsville, Ontario (Spring 2005, Spring 2006)
4 years HS Soccer at Northview High School, Sylvania, OH (Fall 2002 - 2005)
Personal:
Lauren graduated from Sylvania Northview High School and Great Lakes Christian College in 2006. She loves children and soccer and is able to bring that all together coaching the U9's and working with the Academy here at Pacesetter.
Greg McElroy - Girl's Staff Coach
gmcelroy@pacesettersoccer.net
Birthplace: Toledo, Ohio
Coaching License: NSCAA National Diploma
Coaching Experience:
St. John's Jesuit JV/Assistant Varsity 1998-2003
Pacesetter Soccer Club 1999-2004/2006- current
Ottawa Hills Varsity 2005- current
2006 TAAC Coach of the Year
Playing Experience:
Pacesetter '69 team member 1st state champs for
Pacesetter 1985 U16
St. John's Jesuit 1984-1986
U of Kentucky 1987
Personal:
Greg and his wife Michelle were married in 2006. He is a founding partner of Studio 360: custon design and fabrication
studio in downtown Toledo. Greg's father is a former Pacesetter coach and current St.
John's rowing coach. Brother Neil former Pacesetter player and coach is currently the rowing coach at St. Ursula.
Chip Smith - Boys Staff Coach
csmith@pacesettersoccer.net
Chip Smith, current coach of the U16 Boys Premier team, has coached in the Toledo area for 11 years. He has coached for Pacesetter Soccer Club in 2003, and from 2005-Present. In 2006, 2007, and 2008 he helped guide the same team to back-to-back State Cup Titles and a Region II Championship berth. Many of the other teams he has worked with have also reached a State Cup Semi or Final.
In 2008, Chip was named the Head Coach at Anthony Wayne High School. In his first season the Generals finished 18-1-3 (with many Pacesetter players on the roster), reached the State-Semi Finals, and won both the Regional and District Championship. The team was ranked #5 in the state of Ohio and in the top 25 nationally (ESPN Rise). He also coached at St. Francis de Sales High School (1997-2005) and helped lead the Knights to multiple District appearances, and a 2003 State Final appearance. He has been named the Northwest Ohio District Coach of the Year, and the Ohio Assistant Coach of the Year.
Chip holds a USSF National D License, NSCAA National Youth Diploma, and a NSCAA GK I Diploma.
Chip arrived at the University of Toledo in 1995 from Celina, Ohio. After graduating from UT in 2001 with an Education degree he began teaching at Gesu Elementary School. He spent six years of teaching 7-8th Grade History at the school. Chip is currently in his 7th year of teaching at The Knight Academy in Toledo. He serves as the school's Language Arts teacher.
Chip has been married for four years to his wife, Kristin. They have a 15 month old daughter, Morgan, and currently live in west Toledo.
Favorite Quote:
Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. Most talents are, to some extent, a gift. Good character, by contrast, is not given to us. We have to build it piece by piece- by thought, choice, courage and determination.
- John Luther
Casey Staples - Girls Staff Coach
cstaples@pacesettersoccer.net
Place of birth: Centerville, Oh
Education: Currently at the University of Toledo majoring in applied and clinical physiology.
Coaching Experience:
Sylvania Southview Girls Freshman team Fall 2005
Pacesetter Soccer Girls U-15, U-16, and U-17 Spring 2006
Sylvania Southview Girls JV team Fall 2006
Pacesetter Soccer Girls U-17, and U-12 Spring 2007
Player Experience:
Played for University of Toledo for 2 years
During high school was a member of DSA and CESA Eagles, made it to the state finals 3 out of the 4 years
Personal:
Casey came to Toledo from Centerville, Ohio in order to pursue higher education and a higher level of competition in soccer. In addition to soccer Casey is still a full time student at the University of Toledo. Her parents Bill and KK, and two sisters still reside in Centerville, Ohio.