Lucas Ratell

Edwards is entering his second season as an assistant coach at Hiram in 2023-24 after spending four seasons with the team as a goalkeeper. His 37 games played with the program ranks 7th all-time, and his 175 saves ranks ninth in program history. Originally from Olmsted Falls, Edwards was previously a goalkeeper trainer at Quick Hands Goalkeeping for five years.

Played for The University of Akron's Men's Soccer team. Currently an Assistant Coach at Bluffton University.

David Jacobs was named head coach of its men's soccer team in December 2016. In his first season at Trine in 2017, Jacobs led the Thunder to an appearance in the MIAA Tournament, marking the second time since joining the conference the team has done so. Then in 2018, the Thunder made a repeat appearance in the conference tournament to host a first-round game and advanced to the second round, the farthest Trine has advanced since the MIAA adopted tournament play in 2011, where it fell to eventual tournament runner-up, Adrian College, by penalty kicks.  Trine finished the season with a 13-3-2 overall mark, its most victories since 2011 in which the Thunder also posted 13 wins (13-5-2).  Two players earned All-MIAA honors, including one first-team honoree who was also named the conference "Newcomer of the Year" in Nooh Aljabaly.  Aljabaly became the first Trine player to earn first-team recognition since 2012. The Thunder continued their streak in the MIAA Tournament with a third-straight appearance in 2019.  The Thunder also had a player earn All-MIAA honors in Aljabaly who earned his second All-Conference honor as a second-team pick.   In 2020, the Thunder ended its season with an 11-5 record, its best since the 2018 campaign in which the Thunder posted a 13-3-2 mark. Trine also advanced to the conference tournament championship game for the first time since joining the NCAA and the MIAA. To wrap up the season five members of the team earned All-MIAA awards. Jared Cromwell became the second student-athlete to earn first team All-MIAA under Jacobs.  In four seasons at the helm, Jacobs' teams have turned a 0-16-3 season in 2016 (year prior to Jacobs becoming head coach) to five victories in 2017 (5-7-6), 13 wins in 2018 (13-3-2) and now have a 35-25-8 career mark (.583 win percentage). Jacobs was named head coach of Midland Odessa Sockers FC of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) in 2020. As head coach Jacobs guided his team to third place in the conference and the club's sixth straight appearance in the playoffs.  Jacobs most recently served as head coach at Ancilla College in Plymouth, Indiana. While at Ancilla, Jacobs led the Chargers to two Michigan Community College Athletic Association Championships, including their first outright title in program history. Jacobs went on to lead the team to a semifinal appearance in the National Junior College Athletic Association Men's Soccer National Tournament and had an overall coaching record of 30-5-2, highlighted by an 18-2 mark in 2016. Jacobs was named MCCAA Coach of the Year as well as being tabbed Region 12 Coach of the Year and District 20 Coach of the Year accolades in 2016. He also founded a junior varsity program in his first season. "I'm excited for the opportunity to make an impact at Trine University," Jacobs said. "I'm looking forward to changing the trajectory of the program and creating a winning culture on the field, in the classroom and in the community." In addition to his time at Ancilla, Jacobs brings experience from multiple levels of soccer to the Thunder men's soccer program. He has head coaching experience from both the high school and club levels, as well as assistant coaching stops at Bethel College and Judson University. Jacobs also played goalkeeper in professional organizations in the United States and Mexico. "David's proven track record of winning and improvement at every stop will be a tremendous asset for Trine," said Matt Land, Assistant Vice President for Athletics. "His character, skill as a recruiter and playing experience will prove beneficial for our student-athletes." During the summer of 2016-17, Jacobs served as an assistant coach with the Midland Odessa FC, formerly "The Sockers," made it to the national semifinals of USL/PDL. In 2017, the team advanced the national semifinals of the National Premier Soccer League in Midland, Texas and helped guide the team to the national championship out of 96 total teams.  The team also qualified for the US Open Cup three straight years. Jacobs graduated from Bethel College with a general studies degree in 2014. Jacobs and his wife Kara have two daughters- Olivia (15), and Ella (7). [ Facebook ](https://www.trinethunder.com/sports/msoc/coaches/jacobs-davidview=bio#) [ Twitter ](https://www.trinethunder.com/sports/msoc/coaches/jacobs-davidview=bio#) [ Email ](https://www.trinethunder.com/sports/msoc/coaches/jacobs-davidview=bio#) [ Print ](http://trine.prestosports.com/sports/msoc/coaches/jacobs-daviddec=printer-decorator) [ ](https://www.trinethunder.com/sports/msoc/coaches/jacobs-davidview=bio#)[](https://www.trinethunder.com/sports/msoc/coaches/jacobs-davidview=bio#)

David Krems is in his first season as head men's soccer coach at Mount Union. Krems has spent the last two seasons as an assistant men's soccer coach at Penn State-Behrend in Erie, Pennsylvania. In those seasons, he helped lead the Lions to a 35-6-2 record with a pair of Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference titles, and two NCAA Tournament appearances including a run to the round of 16 in 2018. Prior to being at Penn State-Behrend, Krems had assistant coaching stints at Case Western Reserve University, Notre Dame College, Hiram College and Xavier University. Krems was a four-year starter as a player at Hiram as the Terriers went 43-17-13 over his career and he is currently seventh in school history in career goals. A native of Lakewood, Ohio, he graduated from Hiram with a bachelor's degree in Business Management.

James Jenkins was named the Head Men's Soccer coach at Marian University on May 2nd, 2023. James returned to his alma mater as the Assistant Men's Coach in January before being elevated to the Head Coach a few months after. Prior to Marian, James spent the 2022 Fall year as the first assistant to NCAA Division III school, DePauw University In his first year at the helm of Marian, he took the program to a 12-5-2 record and receiving votes for the first time since 2006. In his second year, the program made history finishing 14-5-3 and earning its first ever bid into the NAIA national tournament, advancing to the second round.  A native of Liverpool, England. James spent time at Everton FC as a youngster, before moving on to Accrington Stanley as an u18's player. In the summer of 2014, James signed a two-year professional contract with Accrington Stanley, making numerous appearances as a professional.

Owings graduated from Heidelberg in 2017 with a bachelor's degree in History and Political Science and graduated with a master's degree in sports administration with an emphasis in coaching and leadership in 2020.  As a sophomore in 2014, Owings was a part of the first-ever Heidelberg mens soccer team to win the OAC Tournament and earn a berth in the NCAA DIII Championships. After a career-ending injury prior to his junior season, Owings began coaching as a student assistant with the Student Princes through his graduation. In 2017 he helped guide Heidelberg to a new-high mark with a No. 8 ranking in the NCAA DIII Poll while making the OAC tournament both years he was on staff. After Heidelberg, Owings was part of the NCAA Division II Upper Iowa mens soccer team as a graduate assistant. While there he was the goalkeeper coach, associate recruiting coordinator, and reserve team coach. During the 2018 season his goalkeepers were 6th in the nation in saves and in 2020 they were 2nd in the nation in saves. Originally from Marion, Ohio, Owings holds a Goalkeeper 2 license from United Soccer Coaches and USSF F license.

Jesse Current is currently in his second year as an Assistant Coach at Ohio Christian University. Before that, he was a coach at Clarks Summit University as an assistant. His playing experience includes a full college career as well as a semi-professional stint.

Andy Hoggarth begins his eighth season with the Cavaliers after steadily improving the program since taking the helm in 2016, The Cavaliers finished the 2022 season with a record of 10-6-3. Charlie Walker made All-Conference Third Team.  Formerly, Hoggarth was the head coach at Slippery Rock University for 2014 and 2015. While at Slippery Rock, he guided his team to a 25-13 record over two years. After an 11-7 record in 2014, the Rock went 14-6, defeated two teams ranked in the top 25, won its final five games, and won the PSAC tournament championship. Before making his way to Slippery Rock, Hoggarth was an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the University of Akron's women's soccer team. Hoggarth has also served as the head coach for both the men's and women's programs at Thiel College in Pennsylvania. He has also been the associate head coach at Shenandoah University in Virginia. While at Thiel, Hoggarth increased the roster size of both programs as he took the men's team from 12 to 30 players and the women's team from nine to more than 30. He also increased the winning percentage, GPA, and retention of players at in both programs. Outside of the college ranks, Hoggarth has also served as the head coach for AFC Cleveland where he has led his team to a conference championship and won the Rust Belt Trophy. Hoggarth earned his Bachelor of Science degree in sports studies from Northumbria University in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England in 2003. He later earned his Master's Degree in education, with a focus in health and physical education, from Shenandoah University in 2010. He has also obtained his National Diploma, Advanced National Diploma, Premier Diploma, and English Football Association Prelim License from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.