Coach Mark VanSlooten
President & Director of Coaching
NSCAA National Diploma
USSF National Youth License
USSF E License
MSYSA D License
Coerver Training Certification
United Soccer coaches GK 1
MHSAA District coach of the year
NACAA Notre Dame Coaching Certificate
Mark has coached all levels of soccer since 1988 in the South Bend and the Grand Rapids areas. He has coached in the Midwest Regional League, Michigan Premier League and in GVSA. He is currently the girls Varsity coach at Northview High School and has twice been named District Coach of the year by his peers. Mark holds a USSF National Youth License, NSCAA National Diploma, State D license and Coerver Coaching Certification. He is the President and co‐founding member of the PASS FC soccer club (2001) and oversees the PASS Youth Development Academy.
Coach Glenn Turek
Academy Director
USSF A License
NSCAA Notre Dame Caching Certificate
Glenn has been a soccer coach in West Michigan since 1991 and has coached all levels of boys and girls’ soccer, from YMCA to State cup contenders. Glenn helped establish and coach for the first Premier club in Grand Rapids (Grand Valley Premier) until joining the PASS Soccer Club in 2007 to help PASS develop its Premier level soccer program. He is the club Director of Coaching, overseeing the coaching curriculum and placement of the PASS FC coaching staff. Glenn is an excellent technical trainer and is very passionate about player development. His focus is on repetition of technical aspects, and developing confident, skilled players. He has had a hand in helping to develop many of the talented young players in the Grand Rapids area. Glenn continues to play, and attends yearly clinics to continue to learn the game.
Coach TJ VanSlooten
Director of Coaching
USSF C License
TJ started coaching soccer at PASS in 2009 as a PASS Juniors coach. Since then he has had extensive experience working with players at all levels of development in numerous camps, and on club and high school teams. His playing experience ranges from being a 2nd-team All-American Northview HS athlete, to playing 4 years at the University of Michigan, as well as playing semi-professional soccer at Detroit City FC and GRFC. “The most rewarding part of being a coach is being able to pass on things I’ve learned about soccer, teamwork, and competition. It brings me joy to see the youth of our community problem-solve in creative ways, on and off the field.”
Coach Machel James
USSF C License
Born and raised in Trinidad-Tebago, Coach Machel came to the US to play college soccer at Oakland University where he met his wife Katie. After being recruited by the MLS he endured an injury that prevented him from following his dream of playing professionally. He then moved to the Grand Rapids area to be close to his wife's family and began coaching for PASS in 2010. Machel lives in NE Grand Rapids with his wife and 3 children and is currently coaching multiple boys youth teams.
Coach Edis Maric
TALENT ID License (SFA)
UEFA B License (SFA)
Goalkeeping Level 1 Diploma (USC)
PFSA Performance Analysis Level 2
PFSA Technical Scouting Level 2
PFSA Opposition Analysis level 1
Physical Preparation (Youth/Adult) (SFA)
Football Psychology (SFA)
Edis Maric joined PASS in the fall 2022 and soon began using the skills he's gained from his many certifications and soccer experiences. Edis is the co-founder and Head Coach of PASS FC PRO (UPSL Semi-Pro) and the assistant coach for Grand Rapids Community College Women's Soccer.
Edis has played soccer since he was 4 years old, developing as a player at all level with professional experiences in Sweden, Finland, Costa Rica and Montenegro. He also has scouting, analysis, and recruitment roles with clubs overseas in England and Spain. Edis an avid Liverpool supporter, YNWA.
Coach Bob Kramer
USSF E License
MSYSA D License
2018 Coach of the Month - Gazelle
Bob started coaching at PASS FC in 2007 for the high school girls and is currently the Varsity Girls coach at Comstock Park. Bob’s experience with soccer started as a player in the 70’s in middle and high school where he played and captained his team at Union High School. As a high school student, Bob actively worked on the initiative with the GRPS school board to succesfully recognize and bring soccer into all city high schools as a Varsity sport. Bob loves coaching and looks forward to staying involved and working with players in the PASS program for many years to come.
Coach Christian Galloway
USSF License
Christian started at PASS when he was 8 years old and started coaching in 2018 as an assistant. He is a current player at Cornerstone University, where he is studying high school education. His knowledge of the game and his enthusiasm will make him a great addition to our staff!
Coach Marlon Bykerk
marlon.bykerk@pass.soccer
USSF D License
Marlon was adopted from Guatemala and grew up in Caledonia. Marlon started playing soccer at the age of 5. He played for clubs AYSO, CATS, and Crew Jrs (Premier and MRL levels). He made the 1995 Boys Michigan ODP team in 2012, played 4 years of varsity soccer, won 2 state Championships, and earned state runner-ups. Marlon was named to the Michigan High School soccer boys’ dream team his senior year and played 4 years of soccer at Aquinas College.
Marlon has been coaching for PASS since 2020. Marlon shares a lot of experience and knowledge of the game to each of his teams. He coaches with a lot of energy, enthusiasm, and encourages the best efforts out of his players. Marlon currently has his national D coaching license and is working on C license this spring.
Coach Adam Dickerson
USSF D License
Adam has been coaching with PASS since 2021 in addition to his role as assistant coach for Northview HS girls varsity soccer. Originally from Waterford, MI, he grew up playing club soccer for the Warriors and earned All-State Honors in high school. He has now been living in West Michigan for over 10 years and has become involved in the local soccer community; coaching and playing both competitively and recreationally. Adam enjoys developing our teams' technical skills and tactical knowledge of the game while also instilling life lessons of teamwork and commitment. Adam is an avid Liverpool FC supporter and a student of the game.
Coach Jim Fuller
USSF D License
Jim Fuller is a veteran coach who is best known in the soccer community as the winningest State Cup coach in West Michigan. He has led more teams to State Cup 1/4's, semi's and finals in his 25 years as a competitive coach than any other! Scottish born Fuller is celebrated for his excellence in player development and is looking forward to working with the players at PASS to bring them to their next ability level! Jim joined PASS in June of 2017.
Coach Ryleigh Spetoskey
SpetoskeyrR@gmail.com
Ryleigh started playing for PASS at 8 years old, and quickly developed a passion for soccer. She continued with PASS throughout high school, and played for Northview HS Varsity Soccer team for 4 years. She played for Ferris State University's club soccer team, until deciding to move around the United States. Ryleigh returned back to Michigan, and in Spring 2023, joined as an assistant JV coach for Northview Girls Soccer, and PASS 2012G assistant coach.
Coach Jared Farnsworth
Jared Farnsworth played for PASS since he was 7 years old and went on to play at Grace Christian University. During his time at Grace, he was a 3 time scholar-athlete, 2 time All-American (2nd Team), and earned the most prestigious award the NCCAA offers in 2022, the Kyle Rote Jr. Award, recognizing his work ethic and attitude on and off the field.
Jared started coaching at PASS in 2020, during his time playing at Grace. He graduated in 2023 with a Learning Disabilities Major and Math Minor. Jared’s love and understanding of the beautiful game and his desire to help kids develop into the soccer players they want to become, make him a great fit in our PASS team of coaches.
Coach Kailey "KJ" Rutka
USSF Grassroots License
A Grand Rapids native, Kailey “KJ” Rutka has been coaching soccer for 6 years in the West Michigan area for Juniors, Recreational, and GVSA programs. She currently holds her grassroots coaching license and will be working to achieve her USSF D license. She grew up playing soccer in the West Michigan area at the premier and MRL levels. KJ played at the collegiate level for Calvin University for 4 years, earning All Conference, Academic All District, MIAA Defensive Player of the week, and NSCAA Division III All-North Central Region scholar-athlete accolades. “Coaching brings me joy, and I’m humbled to have the opportunity to share my passion and knowledge of the game with young players.” KJ lives in Northview with her husband and dog. She attended Calvin University and earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Speech Language Pathology.
Coach Will Zorn
USSF D License
William is from the south east side of Michigan and ended up in Grand Rapids after graduating from Calvin University where he played soccer for 2 years. While playing club and highschool he won district, regional, and state championships. He also has some experience with ODP. William was fortunate enough to learn from fantastic coaches who inspired him to motivate and instruct the next generation of soccer players as well as they did and PASS is the perfect place to do that.
Coach Alex Vanlet
alex.venlet@pass.soccer
USSF Grassroots License
Alex Venlet started coaching at PASS in 2022 and quickly moved into the head coaching role with his energetic and positive teaching style. He grew up in the Holland area and played club soccer there since he was 8 years old. He carries accolades of All State, All District, and All Conference from his playing experiences at Holland Christian. Alex has earned his USSF Grassroots licensing and will be working to achieve his USSF D license this year.
Coach Patrick Center
USSF D License
Originally from Akron, Ohio, Patrick began playing soccer in 1972 in city leagues. His interest sparked after learning his grandfather was goalkeeper for Weiden, Germany. Patrick transitioned from soccer to football as a punter/kicker at Walsh Jesuit High School and secured a roster spot as a walk-on punter/kicker at NCAA Division I Ohio University. As a parent, he coached his two daughters through seven seasons with the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids soccer program. Now a third generation thrives with PASS FC.
Coach Bryan Lake
arvnlt@gmail.com
USSF D License
Bryan joined PASS FC in 2020 and has been a part of the 2010G NLC coaching staff since. He is also an Assistant Coach with PASS FC PRO (UWS) and the Varsity Boys & Girls Soccer Head Coach at Forest Hills Eastern High School. Bryan learned to play soccer at 4. He was an all-district, all-state goalie with Forest Hills Central and played club soccer at WMU. Bryan holds a USSF D license and is working towards his USSF C. .
Coach Emily Rodenhouse
I started playing soccer at 5 years old. I played for AYSO for 10 years, PASS (select and premier levels) for 3 years, Greenville High School (JV and Varsity levels) for only 3 years due to Covid and 1 year at Jackson College. Throughout the last 15 years, I have gained experience playing every position on the field, including goalkeeper. I moved back home to West Michigan and came back to PASS in December 2022 to coach. Outside of soccer I have played basketball, volleyball, ran track and was a dancer for 12 years. I am so excited to share my passion and love for the game with these players and see where this new coaching journey takes me.
Coach Gavin Schutten
Coach Marques Smith
Coach Cory Dykhuizen
dykuizc@gmail.com
Coach Dianne Strauser
Coach Reece Erickson