A significant part of the Crew’s commitment to their youth programs is to strive to assemble the finest coaching staff in the MLS and be committed to their long-term development through continuing education.

Crew Youth Development Administrative/Technical Staff
Andrew Arthurs - Vice President of Soccer Business Development
Brian Bliss - Technical Director
Jeremy Parkins - Director of Soccer Business Development
Billy Thompson - Director of Coaching
Robert Warzycha - Columbus Crew Head Coach
Ricardo Iribarren - Columbus Crew Assistant Coach
Mike Lapper - Columbus Crew Assistant Coach
Vadim Kirillov - Columbus Crew Assistant Coach

Crew Soccer Academy Staff 
Billy Thompson - CSA 16s Head Coach 
Ian Gordona - CSA 16s Assistant Coach

Frank Speth - CSA 18s Head Coach
Ian Gordona - CSA 18s Assistant Coach

Andrew Arthurs - CSA Assistant Coach
Brian Bliss - CSA Assistant Coach
Jeremy Parkins - CSA Assistant Coach
 

Crew Juniors Staff
Administrative/Technical Staff

• Andrew Arthurs
• Brian Bliss
• Jeremy Parkins
• Billy Thompson
• Robert Warzycha
• Ricardo Iribarren
• Mike Lapper
• Vadim Kirillov

 Coaches

• Andrew Arthurs
• Brian Bliss
• Jeremy Parkins
• Billy Thompson
• John Bluem 
• Simon Davis
• James Field
• Ian Gordona 
• Drew Kaszubski 
• Willie Merrick
• Craig Neal
• Frank Speth
• Tyler Thompson
• Glen Tourville

 **If you would like to contact the Columbus Crew Youth Development Department with questions, concerns or feedback please do so by clicking here**