Athena Coaches

Rob Bristol 770-419-8757
Hometown: Sandusky, OH
License Level: D
College & Education: Oglethorpe University, BBA
Soccer Experience: 3 year starter at Oglethorpe University and played high school soccer at Wheeler High in which I was a founding member of the first team
Coaching Experience: Coached since 1984; with United since 1995

Bruce Byrne: 770-977-7718
Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
License Level: D
College and Education: Western Michigan University, BBA Coaching Experience: 10 years Soccer Experience: 3 Years Cobb County adult league.

Kyle Cornell
Hometown: Bellevue, WA
License Level: C
College & Education: University of Washington, American Studies
Coaching Experience: coached at United Quest since 2000. Finalist at Chevy Cup twice. Taken teams to three state quarterfinals and two Nike International Premier Cup local qualifiers. Washington State district ODP coach for two years. Assistant Coach of the U.S. Men’s National Deaf Team, assistant coach Reinhardt College men's team, assistant coach Atlanta Silverbacks U-19 PDP.
Soccer Experience: Youth player for 12 years and adult player in Washington and Georgia

Mo Gonda 770.794.1048
Hometown: Denver, CO
License Level: B and NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
College & Education: Rhodes College, Bachelor of Science in Biology
Coaching Experience: 12 years youth through college; Quest since 2003
Soccer experience: Played college (Rhodes: 1991-95), Ilkeston Football Club, England’s Premier League 1995 - 96

Lauren Horne
Hometown: Marietta, GA
License Level: D
College & Education: GA State University, BS in Mathematics
Coaching Experience: United Quest 2 years
Soccer experience: Played 8 years at Quest; played college (Ga State: 1999-02)

Kevin Kinley
Hometown: Anderson, SC
License Level: C
College & Education: Jacksonville University, Finance
Coaching Experience: Supreme Soccer Academy (10), Roswell Santos Athena 82' (2), United Quest (5), Clemson Soccer Camp (1)
Soccer Experience: St. Giles United Soccer Club, Crewe Alexandria, Stoke City, Manchester City, Jacksonville University, Congelton FC, Jacksonville Fury (USISL), Chattanooga Express (USISL), Atlanta Ruckus (A-League), South Carolina Shamrocks (USISL), O-30 Silverbacks (ADASL), Rovers FC (CASL)
Other Info: Received Division I full scholarship without help from ODP

Eric Ritter 678-307-1107
Hometown: Marietta, GA
License Level: B, National Youth Diploma
College & Education: Allentown College - Biology
Coaching Experience: coached at USC for 4 years; in charge of the recreational program for one year
Soccer Experience: Played 4 years in college

Kerri Schmitt 770-751-7498
Hometown: Oklahoma City; originally from Ontario, Canada
License Level: National B and National Youth License
College and Education: University of Oklahoma - BS in Physical Education - Teaching and MS in Motor Behavior and Sport Psychology
Coaching Experience: 16 years; currently in fourth year at USC
Soccer Experience: Played at University of Oklahoma 1987-1992
Family: husband, Kevin; children, Kobi age 8 and age Kyli 6 (like to play in the mud)

Ward Swain 770-427-2625
Hometown: Marietta, GA
License Level: D, National Youth Diploma
College & Education: Stetson University, BS in Mathematics
Coaching Experience: Cobb YMCA, Deland, FL YMCA, Quest since 1996
Soccer experience: Played college (Stetson: 1974, 75, 77), currently play in local men's and coed amateur leagues
Best soccer travel experience: Indoor tour in Belgium (1979)

Tom Walsh 770-977-7819
Hometown: Franklin, Massachusetts
License Level: D
College & Education: University of Notre Dame, BBA, Georgia State University, MBA
Soccer Experience: Xaverian Brothers High School, Notre Dame Soccer Club (1976-1977)
Coaching Experience: Cobb YMCA 4 years, United Quest 2 yrs.


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