HEat Coaches
With Gratitude
Ted Jones
retired V Head Coach
2016 - 2023
Ted Jones
Ted Jones was the Heat Varsity coach from our inaugural year in 2016 through our 2023 season. He coached our very first team to a winning record. He kept a winning record each season since, including our 100th win in 2022. Under Ted’s leadership, our Varsity team won two regional championships, three State Championships, and four division championship matches. He and the team were 2020 Division 2 National Champions. In 2021 they claimed the NHSC Division 1 National Championship. His record is 108-28-13. Ted held a USSF D coaching License.
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While coaching, Coach Ted emphasized fundamentals and excellence in play as well as team unity. Above all else, Ted focused on helping the team develop Christ-like character both on and off the field. Coach Ted also served as our coaching director.
Curt Thaler
retired Jv Head Coach
2018 - 2023
Curt Thaler
Coach Curt joined the Heat coaching staff in 2018 as head JH and assistant JV coach. As JV head coach, Curt claimed the State Championship. He enjoyed preparing athletes for higher levels of play.
Curt played soccer since he was 5 years old. He began coaching at the age of 23 and coached school-age teams for numerous organizations. He coached 8 years with AYSO coach, 2 years for Thornapple Area Soccer Club (TASC), and was Assistant Coach for Thornapple Kellogg Boys JV. Curt completed 2 Meulensteen Soccer Training Courses.
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