Coaches Corner
Head Coach Erik Poggi is in his sixth year as Head Coach of the men’s soccer program. Prior to coming to Kings, he spent three seasons as part of the Amelia Barons soccer coaching staff. He is a 1997 graduate of Kings High School where he spent three years as a varsity starter. Erik was part of the 1996 squad that was ranked #1 in the city and during his Kings career he was part of an FAVC championship, a district championship, a regional championship, and a state semifinal berth. He is entering his 9th year of teaching. For the past five years he has taught junior high math at Kings. He currently resides in Landen with his wife Katie and their daughter Emma.
Fun facts about Coach Poggi:
* College playing experience: Two year starter at Southern State Community College 1997-1998
* Most memorable moment as a player: Winning the regional championship in soccer my junior year and getting to play in the state semifinal game that same year.
* What do you love about coaching? I love being able to coach a game that I love at a school where I played soccer and graduated. I love being able to share everything I’ve learned from the game with the players on a daily basis.
* Most memorable moment as a coach: I truly do not have ONE moment that I look back on as my most memorable. I have many great memories from each group of players that I have had the pleasure of coaching. They are the reason I do this. The thrill and enjoyment of being around these young men as they grow and mature throughout the season – both on and off the field.
* How would you describe your dream for Kings’ soccer in 2010? My dream for this year’s squad is that they get to experience success at the highest level and ultimately be able to win the FAVC League title.
* Favorite book: “The Winner’s Manual” by Jim Tressel
* Favorite movie: Gladiator
* Favorite athlete: Michael Jordan
* The person who has most influenced my life is: My mom and dad
Coach Eric Mount enters his second year as the Kings JV Soccer coach. Eric graduated from Lynchburg-Clay High School in 2004, where he participated in soccer and basketball. He then attended and graduated from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, where he played soccer and majored in Social Science. He graduated in 2008. Eric is a history teacher at Village Christian School in Pleasant Plain, OH and currently resides in Lebanon with his wife Nicole.
Fun facts about Coach Mount:
* Most memorable moment as a player: Our high school team finished with a record of 18-2 my senior year, and 11-0 in our Conference. It was a remarkable season.
* Most memorable moment as a coach: I have yet to have many “moments” thus far in my coaching career, but I know that I have learned so much more about the game in the last two months than I could have imagined. Hopefully this will lead to becoming a better coach, and to many new and memorable moments in the future.
* Favorite book: The Godfather
* Favorite movie: There Will Be Blood
* Favorite athlete: Old School—Michael Jordan, Barry Larkin, and Zinedine Zidane
* The person(s) who has most influenced my life: my parents
* How would you describe your dream for Kings’ soccer in 2010? In a “dream world”, both the Varsity and JV teams would have undefeated, injury-free seasons. But those are tough expectations to meet. This season, I hope that all the players in the program will learn some new things about the game, experience some form of success (hopefully both on a personal and team level), and, most importantly, HAVE FUN!
Coach Brett DiMarcello continues with the Kings Men’s Soccer coaching staff for the second year as an assistant for both the junior varsity and varsity teams. Brett is a 2009 Xavier University graduate where he received a Bachelors of Social Sciences with focus in Sports Management. Brett worked with the Xavier Men’s Soccer program as head manager from 2007-2009. He grew up in Hamilton, New Jersey with his mother Diane, father Thomas, and younger brother, Travis. Along with coaching, Brett also works as a Site Manager with 3CDC at Fountain Square in Downtown Cincinnati. Brett currently resides in Symmes Township.
Fun facts about Coach DiMarcello:
* Most memorable moment as a player: Making the Cosmos in my first ever try-out and I beat out 90+ other kids to make the team
* Most memorable moment as a coach: It’s tough to say, but I’d have to say the August 2-mile finish times were something to keep with me.
* Favorite book: Angels and Demons by Dan Brown. Love all of his work
* Favorite movie: The Boondock Saints
* Favorite athlete: Cristiano Ronaldo
* The person who has most influenced my life: my mother
* How would you describe your dream for Kings’ soccer in 2010? My dream for the 2010 Kings’ soccer program would be for them to give me 100% every day and progress as athletes and students. Winning games would be nice as well!