Meet Our Coaches
NRASL is proud of the experience and dedication of our coaching staff. When parents enroll their child in our program they can trust that they are getting some of the best training and instruction in area.
Jesse Acevedo
Jesse has been coaching for over 19 years with 4 at NRASL and has earned his USSF National C-License. He has coached over 100 athletes who have gone on to play collegiately with over 60 earning athletic scholarships. During his playing career he was a high school state champion in Atlanta, Georgia and played at Columbus State University for college. Coach Jesse is also a member of the North Ridgeville High School Women’s Soccer coaching staff.
Jacob Bowser
Coach Bowser is a recent graduate of North Ridgeville High School where he was a member of the 2024 team that were SWC, district, and regional champions. As an assistant with both NRASL and the NRHSMS, he strives to create and environment where the kids can have fun while learning about the sport they love. He has a US grassroots certification.
Joel Baker
Coach Joel is the current Varsity Head Coach for Open Door Christian School for 19 years and holds an E license for working with players age 9-12. He has been with NRASL for over 10 years as a coach. As a player, he previously played for NRASL in 1982 and Cleveland State for his college career. His philosophy when working with new players is to encourage them to try new things, make mistakes and learn from those mistakes.
Matt Crow
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Kyle Milner
Coach Kyle is in his first year with NRASL, bringing seven years of coaching experience and a passion for developing young players. With a US Soccer Federation C License and several United Soccer Coaches diplomas, including in Goalkeeping, Attacking Principles, and Defending Principles, Kyle is committed to using soccer as a tool to teach life skills and help players work toward their goals. A former varsity goalkeeper at North Ridgeville High School, Kyle’s coaching accolades include being part of the 2021 Mid-American Conference Champion team at Bowling Green State University and receiving the 2023 High School Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity Award from the Greater Cleveland Soccer Coaches Association. Off the field, Kyle is a Project Lead the Way teacher and an avid runner.
Deke Morgan
Deke is entering his 9th year coaching soccer and his second at NRASL. He is also a member of the North Ridgeville High School Men’s Soccer coaching staff. He places a strong emphasis on building positive and respectful team culture – from how they line up bags on the sideline to approaching daily interactions. When he is not coaching soccer Deke enjoys concerts and live music. His favorite NRASL memory was seeing how our youth players supporting the NRHSMS team during their state tournament final four appearance.
Dino Panagiotou
Coach Dino Panagiotou has over four years of professional coaching experience and a deep passion for developing players both on and off the field. With a background in coaching at Grass Roots 7v7, Force Sports, and TOCA, as well as over 10 years as an NRASL player and time with CSA/Cleveland Force SC, Dino brings a wealth of knowledge and a love for the game. Currently playing Division II soccer at Malone University, he’s driven to help players grow through hard work and confidence. Off the field, Dino is studying to become a youth pastor, combining his passion for mentorship with his coaching philosophy.
Debi Panagiotou
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Scot Santa
Coach Scot, also known as Coach Scooby, has been active as an NRASL coach for over six years. As a player, he played for College of Wooster and is currently a member of the Cleveland Crunch. He holds a US Soccer C license for coaching. Scot’s skills aren’t just limited to soccer and include music (he can play at least six instruments), tap-dancing, and theater.
Riley Sayre
Coach Riley is entering his fourth year as an NRASL coach. He has a grassroots certification and has previously played for NRHSMS and Cleveland State Soccer Club. He enjoys scrimmaging at practice and instilling a love for the beautiful game in his players.
Keith Krueger
Coach Keith began his North Ridgeville coaching career in 1982 with an NRASL Under-6 recreational team, marking the start of more than 40 years of dedication to youth soccer. Shortly after, he earned his State “E” and “F” coaching licenses and has since coached countless NRASL boys’ and girls’ recreational and travel teams ranging from ages 5 to 17.
From 1998–1999, Keith served as the North Ridgeville High School Girls Varsity Head Coach. In 2007, at the request of the NRASL Board, he launched the TOT Soccer program to introduce children ages 3–4 (and their parents) to the foundational skills of the game. His efforts earned him the 2008 Recreational League Coach of the Year award from the Ohio Youth Soccer Association North.
To date, Keith continues to lead and coordinate TOT Soccer, which has welcomed more than 2,000 participants and remains a cornerstone of NRASL’s player development pathway.