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46 Years
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Your Premier Youth Soccer Experience in Sylvania, OH
Pacesetter Soccer Club, founded in 1980 in Sylvania, Ohio, has dedicated over four decades to developing youth soccer talent while instilling lifelong values. Our mission centers on creating a player-first environment that emphasizes technical, tactical, physiological, and psychosocial development through expert coaching and structured pathways. With 1,300+ active members, we offer programs ranging from recreational leagues to elite competitive teams, supported by state-of-the-art facilities like Pacesetter Park and TOCA Toledo. Our staff includes certified coaches with extensive playing and coaching experience, including former collegiate athletes and professional development license holders. We maintain partnerships with regional and national leagues such as ECNL, GLA, and USYSA to provide high-level competition opportunities.Our alumni have progressed to collegiate, semi-professional, and international play, demonstrating our commitment to holistic athlete development. We prioritize community engagement through partnerships with local schools, businesses, and volunteer networks. Our facilities feature peak-condition fields, modern training amenities, and family-friendly environments. We operate under a 501(c)(3) nonprofit structure, ensuring accessibility for all skill levels. Our coaching philosophy combines foundational skill development with high-pressure scenarios to prepare players for both athletic and personal challenges.
Services
Youth Soccer Programs
Training Sessions
Tournaments
Camps
College Commitment Guidance
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized youth soccer development experience
- Our USSF-licensed coaches maintain maximum 2-team coaching ratios
- We provide access to state-of-the-art facilities including TOCA Toledo
- Our alumni have earned 100+ collegiate soccer scholarships
- We maintain partnerships with ECNL, GLA, and USYSA elite leagues
Associations and certifications
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Services
Youth Soccer Programs
Our structured programs develop players aged 4-19 through age-appropriate curricula. We offer recreational leagues, competitive travel teams, and elite ECNL/RL pathways. Certified coaches implement USSF-approved methodologies focusing on technical mastery and tactical understanding.
Training Sessions
Daily training includes technical drills, small-sided games, and position-specific instruction. Sessions emphasize physical conditioning, mental resilience, and teamwork. Our 2:1 coach-to-player ratio ensures personalized development plans for each athlete.
Tournaments
We organize regional tournaments and participate in national showcases. Our teams compete in ECNL, GLA, and USYSA leagues. Tournament participation builds match intelligence and prepares players for collegiate-level competition.
Camps
Seasonal camps provide intensive skill development through drills, scrimmages, and fitness training. Our Frankenstein 4v4 Fall Festival and Pacesetter Invitational combine competition with community building in a family-friendly environment.
College Commitment Guidance
We offer college placement assistance including recruiting workshops, ID showcases, and coach networking. Our alumni network connects players with collegiate opportunities, with 100+ scholarships secured in the past decade.
People
Mike Maciolek
Executive Director
With 5 years at Pacesetter, Mike brings ECNL coaching experience and USSF D licensing. He played collegiate soccer before transitioning to administration, holding NSCAA goalkeeping certifications.
Jared Lyle
Sporting Director
A 17-year soccer veteran, Jared holds US Soccer D License and Master's in Athletic Administration. He played and coached at Bowling Green, combining playing experience with director-level strategic leadership.
Majd Ali
Girls Director of Coaching
Former professional Kuwaiti player with USSF D License. Majd combines international playing experience with 6 years of Pacesetter coaching, specializing in youth development and ODP programming.
Sean Kaighin
Boys Director of Coaching
With 10+ years at Pacesetter, Sean holds USC Director of Coaching Diploma. He played NJCAA All-American soccer and has coached at collegiate and elite youth levels across multiple states.
Erik Van Der Meulen
Youth Director
6-year Pacesetter coach with USSF D License. Erik combines high school and college assistant coaching experience with youth development expertise, maintaining a focus on foundational skill building.
Questions
What age groups does Pacesetter serve?
We offer programs for players aged 4-19 with developmental pathways from Little Kickers to elite travel teams.
Do you offer recreational programs for beginners?
Yes, our Sylvania Recreation programs and Little Kickers provide accessible entry points for all skill levels.
What facilities do you use?
We train at Pacesetter Park, TOCA Toledo, and KeyBank Fieldhouse with partnerships ensuring year-round field access.
How do your coaches develop players?
Our licensed coaches use USSF-approved methods focusing on technical skills, tactical awareness, and mental resilience through small-group training.
What college placement support exists?
We provide ID showcases, recruiting workshops, and coach networking to connect players with collegiate opportunities.
Reviews (5)
You Hey
Dec 03, 2020
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As whole the soccer club is good and my daughter loves the sport. However there is a very rude woman that works there. She spoke to me very rudely and in a condescending tone simply for wanting to sit in a seat. She treats adults like they are kids. This woman gives the place a bad image. I am not the only person to encounter this. She doesn't belong there. I am a paying customer and her elder.
Tim Taylor
Nov 14, 2019
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Participated in a 3v3 here and the fields are very worn down and ragged. No parking we had to park around the corner at an office building and trudge through the snow to get inside. We won our group and the first place winners received a scarf of the pacesetter soccer club it was like for forgot to go to order the cheap $3 medals so they looked around the office to see what they had. So we paid over $100 per team and got nothing in return. We will not play in another pacesetter 3v3.
Timbo T.
Aug 18, 2019
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Field has seen better days, the lobby area is small and there is only one working door to get on to the field so people coming out block the kids and parents trying to get out for the next game.
Hi There
Jul 29, 2019
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ABSOLUTE BEST CLUB for GIRLS hands down. Thankfully a club for girls with an empowered and highly professional woman leader. This club has the best coaches, program, and leagues for the area. Finally no more old school screaming, yelling, humiliating coaches. Finally no more know nothing coaches reliving their childhoods--real, professional coaching! If you're serious about development go here. Do NoT worry about which team your child gets placed on---if they do the work--in the end it will all pay off!!! Definitely empowering for young women.
Terri Bresler
Jan 17, 2019
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Facility does have nice turf for indoor soccer. However no seating for families to watch the game unless you bring in your own chairs. Very little parking available. You can park in the few open spots but run the risk of being towed... Don't forget to bring your water or other beverage as there isn't always a concession available. This is also a tennis club so don't be surprised if there are people using the showers. (My young son flipped out that there was a naked man in the bathroom.)
