Ambassadors FC Alumni
Martin Rennie – Former Club Director (’07-’08)
Head Coach, Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS)
Originally from Scotland, Rennie’s meteoric ascent through the coaching ranks is something that few people have ever accomplished. After a knee injury forced an end to his playing career, Rennie quickly focused on the coaching world, becoming one of the youngest people to achieve the UEFA ‘A’ license and one of only a handful of people worldwide to earn both a UEFA ‘A’ License and UEFA Youth License. Prior to the MLS, Rennie also led Ambassadors FC, Cascade Surge (PDL), Cleveland City Stars (USL) & Carolina RailHawks (NASL).
Stef vanMeerveld – Former Club Director (’01-’05)
Assistant Coach, Indonesian National Futsal Team First Team Coach, AVW’66 (Netherlands)
Growing up in The Netherlands, Stef enjoyed a very successful playing career, appearing for multiple professional teams across the country, such as BVO Vitesse & De Graafschap, in both soccer and futsal leagues. In 2001, Stef joined on with Ambassadors and served as a coach and club director until 2005. Since then he has gone on to found a soccer academy in Southeast Asia as well as serving as an assistant coach for the Indonesian National Futsal Team.
Derek Potteiger – Former Club Director (’08)
Assistant Coach, Naval Academy
Following a successful college career at Penn State and a successful professional playing career at both the Cleveland City Stars and the Harrisburg City Islanders, Potteiger turned his sights towards coaching. Potteiger served as the AFC director and coached within the club during 2008.
Shane Dasher – Former Club Coach
Head Coach, Montreat College
Dasher grew up in the Cleveland area, starring at Cleveland State University and professionally for the Cascade Surge and Cleveland Force reserves. After coaching and serving as AFC club director, Dasher has gone on to coach at Northwest Christian University, Covenant College, Davao FC (Philippines) & Montreat College.
Matt Horth – AFC 87/88
Atlanta Silverbacks
After playing for the AFC 87/88 team, Horth has gone on to play for Gordon College, the Southern California Seahorses (PDL), Cape Cod Crusaders (PDL) and professionally for the Atlanta Silverbacks.
Henry Ortlip – AFC 87/88
Azusa Pacific University
After playing for the AFC 87/88 team, Henry has gone on to play as a midfielder/striker for Azusa Pacific University in California.
Zach Bauguess – AFC 87/88
AFC Club Coach & Camps Director
After playing for the AFC 87/88 team, Zach has gone on to coach for AFC and lead Ambassadors’ camps across the United States.
Alan Walker – AFC 87/88
Moody Bible Institute
After playing for the AFC 87/88 team, Alan has gone on to play for Moody Bible Institute and become an assistant coach for the CVCA JV team.
Nick Finelli – AFC 91/92
Grove City College
After playing for the AFC 91/92 team, Nick has gone on to play for Grove City College in Pennsylvania.
Gideon Nocero – AFC 91/92
Wilmington College
After playing for the AFC 91/92 team, Gideon has gone on to play for Wilmington College.
Calli Rinicella – AFC 92/93
Kent State University
After playing for the AFC 92/93 team, Calli has gone on to play for Kent State University.
Kristian Kasiguran – AFC 92/93
Gordon College
After playing for the AFC 92/93 team, Kristian has gone on to play for Gordon College in Massachusetts.
Jack Thompson – AFC 92/93
Messiah College
After playing for the AFC 92/93 team, Jack has gone on to play at Messiah College in Pennsylvania.
Mark Lundstrom – AFC 92/93
Anderson University
After playing for the AFC 92/93 team, Mark has gone on to play at Anderson University in Indiana.
Cory Bucur – AFC 92/93
Lake Erie College
After playing for the AFC 92/93 team, Cory has gone on to play for Lake Erie College.
Evan Crocker – AFC 92/93
Gordon College
After playing for the AFC 92/93 team, Evan has gone on to play for Gordon College in Massachusetts.
Matt Akindipe – AFC 92/93
Niagara University
After playing for the AFC 92/93 team, Matt has gone on to play for Niagara University in New York.
Stephen Lawrence – AFC 93/94
Geneva College
After playing for the AFC 93/94 team, Stephen has gone on to play for Geneva College in Ohio.
Tyler Nellis – AFC 93/94
John Carroll University
After playing for the AFC 93/94 team, Tyler has gone on to play for John Carroll University in Ohio.
Taylor Reasoner – AFC 93/94
Marietta College
After playing for the AFC 93/94 team, Taylor has gone on to play for Marietta College in Ohio.
Sam Tonelli – AFC 93/94
Malone University
After playing for the AFC 93/94 team, Sam has gone on to play for Malone University in Ohio.
Christian Schmikla – AFC 93/94
Malone University
After playing for the AFC 93/94 team, Christian has gone on to play for Malone University in Ohio.
Brent Black – AFC 93/94
Montreat College
After playing for the AFC 93/94 team, Brent has gone on to play for Montreat College in North Carolina.
Matt Piccioni – AFC 93/94
Malone University
After playing for the AFC 93/94 team, Matt has gone on to play for Malone University in Ohio.
Jonathan Forsythe – AFC 93/94
Moody Bible Institute
After playing for the AFC 93/94 team, Jonathan has gone on to play for Moody Bible Institute in Illinois.
