Bryan Davis - Director of Coaching
Madison FC is pleased to announce Bryan Davis as its new Director of Coaching. Davis joins Madison FC after nine seasons as a Division 1 head coach for men’s soccer at Wright State University, from 2009-2018. Davis brings with him many years of experience and a vast knowledge of soccer. His passion for the game is contagious. He joins Madison FC with enthusiasm and looks forward to improving the club’s future.
While at Wright State, Davis led the men’s team to four Horizon League tournament finals, 2011 and 2014-2016, earning first place in 2016, Wright State's first league regular-season championship. In 2016, Davis was named the league’s Coach of the Year.
MFC Coaches
USSF National B License
USSF Goalkeeper License
Christian Ezell
Madison FC Youth Academy Director
Madison FC Youth Academy Director
USSF National C License
NSCAA Adv. National Diploma
Christian is originally from Des Moines, Iowa and began coaching soccer in 2004 after graduating from Drake University. He coached boys and girls HS programs at Des Moines East High School, and prior to moving to Madison in 2006, he served as a staff instructor for the Brazilian Futebol Arte Academy in Des Moines. In 2007, Christian coached for the GDU club and served as the boys and girls head varsity coach at Cambridge-Deerfield from 2008-2012, during which time the HS teams won conference and regional championships.
Christian came to Madison FC in 2012. Since then, he has worked with all ages groups and coached in state and regional leagues.
Christian earned his bachelor's degree in Secondary Education/English from Drake University and a Master's in Education from UW-LaCrosse. He currently teaches high school English and lives in Madison with his wife Betsy, son Finn, and daughter Jane.
Jack M. Gieche
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Goalkeeper Coach
USSF National D License
Jack brings over 18 years of coaching experience to Madison FC and specializes in goalkeeper training. Entering his 19th year with Camp Shutout, 10th year on staff and 7th year as the youth director, he has had an impact on thousands of youth. In addition to his tenure at Camp Shutout Jack was an assistant coach and goalkeeper coach at UW-Whitewater for 3 years. Jack played Division 1 college soccer at Florida Atlantic University and at the University of Wisconsin – Madison and has worked with multiple clubs across the state.
Jack is a licensed professional counselor and is well versed in both the athletic and psychological aspects of coaching. He holds a B.A. in Psychology and Legal Studies and an M.S. in Counseling Psychology.
Jack’s coaching philosophy:
"I am a firm believer in hard work and dedication and seek to pass that on by example. I believe in working smarter to maximize efficiency and that you get the most out of players when they find enjoyment in what they are doing."
"My framework lies in the psychology of human behavior and I am a huge proponent of mutual respect and positive reinforcement. My experience as a counselor and coach has taught me how to teach players in ways that make sense to them and provides progressive development. While I take pride in my work, I am also a kid at heart and believe in inspiring the youth I work with as much as providing them tools to succeed in soccer and life."
I am excited to be a part of Madison FC and look forward to helping players achieve their goals!
Haroot Mesdjian
USSF National D License
Haroot is one of the founding members (1998) of Madison FC where he has coached Classic, Premier and Midwest Regional League teams. Mesdjian is a former player in the Wisconsin Soccer Association's Majors Division. Haroot was also a USSF referee from 1984 to 2005 and an NCAA Division I referee from 1991 to 2005.
Mesdjian believes that: "Hard work, discipline and respect are the traits that make you a champion in soccer and life."
Jörg Brendel
USSF National D License
A native of Düsseldorf (Germany) Jörg played soccer and graduated from Madison East High School. He has been a competitive player (mostly as a Goalkeeper) since the early 1980s. He has played on numerous championship teams and still plays in the Over 30 and Over 40 leagues.
Amy Lassanske
USSF National D License
Amy grew up playing soccer in Southeast Michigan beginning at age 7. She played collegiately at Spring Arbor University in Michigan, earning a Bachelor's Degree in exercise physiology. Amy was named Team Captain and an All-American both her Junior and Senior seasons at Spring Arbor. Additionally, she held the all-time career goals record for Spring Arbor from 2004-2014. Amy was inducted into Spring Arbor University's Athletic Hall of Fame in 2017, the first female soccer player to receive this honor.
Following college, Amy played in a competitive women's soccer league in Southern California for 4-years before moving to Madison in 2008, where she continues to play co-ed soccer. She loves the game and still gets excited about playing. Amy enjoys coaching to help kids improve their skills and gain confidence both on and off the soccer field.
Amy is a stay-at-home mom with two sons. Prior to becoming a full-time mom, she worked as an exercise physiologist in a cardiovascular practice.
Jim Klinkner
USSF E License
Coach Klinkner is entering his 4th year coaching with Madison FC and 14th year coaching overall. He has been active in the Madison area soccer community for just as long, having served multiple positions on the MGSC Board of Directors, including U11-U15 Age Director for 3 years, as well as serving 4 years on the MAYSA Board of Directors. Jim also officiates throughout the MAYSA Region and uses this opportunity to teach players, coaches, and parents about the Laws of the Game.
Following an injury-shortened high school career Jim obtained the vast majority of his love for soccer at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh under the tutelage of Toby Bares - one of the winningest coaches in NCAA Division III Men's Soccer history. As UW-Oshkosh team manager, Jim worked closely with Toby for 4 years, learning how to develop practice plans, lead a program, and individually coach many different personalities. One of the most important pieces of advice he learned from Toby is that a player knows when he makes a mistake - there is no need for his coach to embarrass and berate him by screaming at him in front of his friends, family, and teammates.
Coach Klinkner's most rewarding moments of coaching youth soccer are watching the “Ah-ha” moment when something comes together for a player that has been working to improve!
Aymar Sinaise
USSF National D License
Aymar is a former UW Badger player, playing from 1999 to 2003. After playing for the Badgers Aymar played three years with the Madison 56ers NPSL and currently plays with the Madison Fire helping the team win 4 President Cups.
Aymar also served as President of the Madison Adult Soccer Association from 2010-2011.
Aymar has coached Freshman and JV at Woodstock High School. He has also coached various youth teams at Verona, Regent, and Rush soccer clubs. In addition he has been the coach of the Madison United U23, Majors, and Women's teams.
Jesús Benedí Oliver
UEFA Pro License
Master of Tactical Analysis and Scouting in Soccer
A native of Valencia, Spain, Jesús has a UEFA PRO license and a Master of Tactical Analysis and Scouting in Soccer (Máster en Análisis Táctico y Scouting en Fútbol) from Camilo Jose Cela University in Madrid.
Jesús has coached in his native country of Spain, where he served as assistant coach for the U14 Boys team with Levante UD. He then served as head coach for the Mislata Club de Fútbol (CF) women's team that competes on the second-tier Spanish national division. With Jesús as head coach, Mislata CF earned a promotion to the second division. Jesús then guided Mislata CF to its best ranking in club history. Jesús was named Best Head Coach in the 2014-15 season while at Mislata FC.
In 2016, Jesús returned boys’ soccer to coach the U19 Boys team for Huracán CF. Most recently, during the summer of 2018, he coached for the FC Barcelona Academy.
He is currently working as assistant coach and tactical analyst for Edgewood College and Madison College, in Madison, Wisconsin.
Jesús has joined the Madison FC family as a team trainer. We are very excited to have him with us. Our players and coaches will greatly benefit from his knowledge and experience. ¡Bienvenido!
Matt Kohl
USSF National D License
A native of Wisconsin, born in Madison, raised around the Green Bay area, and graduate of University of Wisconsin Madison. Matt has been coaching in the Madison area for the past 12 years most recently with MGSC coaching both WYSA State and MAYSA league teams.
Matt still enjoys playing in over 30/40 soccer and futsal leagues around the area. When not coaching, studying, or playing the game, you can usually find Matt attending a event of one type or another supporting any one of his four children.
Rob Kehoe
Rob Kehoe is the founder and president of Winning Ways Training. He is a nationally recognized educator whose Winning Ways programs have contributed to championship performances in Olympic, professional, college, high school and youth sports; including NCAA Soccer Champions, the University of Wisconsin, Indiana University, the University of Maryland, the University of Akron, and the University of North Carolina. Rob has extensive experience in teaching, coaching and counseling athletes, and has assisted many in achieving their performance goals at the club, high school, college and professional levels, in competition, as well as in academics, and personal life.
In addition to Winning Ways Training, Rob is the Director of College Programs for United Soccer Coaches and serves as the liaison for college soccer with the NCAA, NAIA, US Soccer, and Major League Soccer, and is also the communication coordinator for the Intercollegiate Coach Association Coalition that includes most college sport groups.
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