Academy Coaches
Academy Director and U17 Head Coach: Lars Richters
| Contact Info: |
| Email: larsrichters@aol.com |
| Phone: 248-514-8738 |
Biography:
- Board of Directors: Executive Officer – Wolves
- Director of Coaching – Wolves
- Academy Director U12-U19
- USSF “A” Coaching License
- Head Coach of 2009 U16 Development Academy National Champions (Derby County Wolves)
- Coach of 2007 U15 Wolves National Champions
- Coach of 2003 U18 Wolves National Champions
- Coach of 1 National Finalist, , 4 Region II Champions, 3 Region II Finalists and 11 State Cup Champions
- 2013 Academy Central Conference U16 Coach of the Year
- 2012 Academy Central Conference U16 Coach of the Year
- 2009 Academy U16 National Coach of the Year
- 2007 Region II Coach of the Year
- 2008 Division 1 District 6 and Region 3 High School Coach of the Year
- 2007 Division 1 District 7 and Region 2 High School Coach of the Year
- 2005 Adidas Michigan and Midwest Region High School Coach of the Year
- Former Boys Head Varsity Coach at Livonia Stevenson High School
- Wolves-Hawks Coach from 1995
Lars Richters grew up in Livonia and was a player in the club from 1982 through 1987. After graduating from Livonia Stevenson High School, Lars went on to enjoy four outstanding years at Yale University. Following this experience, he returned to Michigan to begin a professional indoor soccer career with the Detroit Rockers of the National Professional Soccer League from 1991-1998.
U12 and U19 Academy Coach – Scott Duhl
| Contact Info: |
| Email: elduhl@yahoo.com |
| Phone: 734-891-6272 |
Biography:
- Michigan Wolves Technical Advisor (U14-U19 Wolves)
- Boys Varsity Assistant Coach at Salem High School (2004-present)
- Assistant Coach of U16 CSA Wolves Academy (2010 – 2014)
- Assistant Coach of Michigan Bucks (Summer 2011 – present)
- USSF “B” License
- Coach of 1 Mr. Soccer Winner (2008)
- Former Assistant Coach of TKO U15 Boys(Spring 2001)
- Former Girls Freshman Head Coach at Salem High School (2008)
- Former Girls Varsity Assistant Coach at Salem High School (2009-2010)
- Former Boys JV Head Coach at Salem High School (2004-2011)
- Wolves-Hawks Coach since 2007
Scott Duhl started his youth playing career with the Plymouth Kicks, Canton Chaos and the Michigan Wolves. He played in the Midwest Regional League in 1999, won back to back State Championships and was a two time Regional Finalist (2000-2001) with the Wolves. Scott played for the Michigan State ODP team and on the Regional ODP team. He played from 1996 to 1999 for Plymouth Salem High School where they were two time State Finalisst (1997,1999) and as a Senior Scott was named First Team All State and Dream Team. He played for Western Michigan University (2000-2003)and was a four time All Mid American Conference Member, two time 1st Team selection (02,03) and a 3rd Team All Region selection in 2003 after helping Western Michigan to their only NCAA Tournament Bid in School History. Scott was also a two time Team MVP (00,03). Scott went on to play 5 seasons in the PDL: Kalamazoo Kingdom (2001, 2003, 2004), West Michigan Edge in 2002 and the Michigan Bucks in 2005.
U14 & U15 Academy Coach – Paul Thomas
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| Email: pthomas08@icloud.com | |
| Phone: 847-802-0364 |
Biography:
- MSYSA – DOC – Sept 2013 to June 2017
- US Soccer – National Coaching Education Staff – Teach C & B Licenses – 2014 to Present
- Michigan Bucks – Assistant Coach – 2014 to Present – 2 x National Champions
- Madonna University – Head Womens Coach – 2006 to 2009 & 2016 to Present – Conference Champions & Coach of the Year
- Illinois Youth Soccer – ODP & Coaching Education – 2009 to 2013
- Lyons Township, IL – Technical Director – 2011 to 2013
- Palatine Celtic, IL – DOC – 2009 to 2011
- Michigan Rush – 2005 to 2009
- USSF A License – 2007
- NSCAA Premier Diploma (Distinction) – 2006
- USYSA National Youth License – 2010
- NSCAA DOC Diploma – 2014
- BA Hons Degree – Sports Science & Leisure Management – 2000Playing:Semi-Professional – Witton Albion
Semi-Professional – Backup Borough
Semi-Professional – Cuzen Ashton
Staffordshire University – First Team (Varsity)
Manchester County U17 & U18 (Regional ODP)
U13 Academy Coach – Rick Larson
| Contact Info: |
| Email: rick.larson4@gmail.com |
| Phone: 734-564-3693 |
Biography:
- USSF “A” License
- AC Milan Academy Certified
- Asian Futbol Confederation “B” License
- Futbol Victoria Senior License (Australia)
- Current Schoolcraft College Men’s Head Coach
- Former Livonia City Soccer Club Director of Coaching
- Former Madonna University Women’s Head Coach
- Former Oakland University Women’s Associate Head Coach
- Wolves-Hawks coach since 2017
Academy Goalkeeper Coach – Joe Zawacki
| Current Teams: | Contact Info: |
| Goalkeeper coach for all teams | Email: coachzawacki@gmail.com |
| Phone: 734-678-5843 |
Biography:
- Assistant Coach for the U16 Wolves Development Academy in 2008-2009
- Boys Varsity Assistant Head Coach at Livonia Stevenson HS (2005-present)
- Boys JV Head Coach at Livonia Stevenson HS (2005-present)
- Coach at Five Star Goalkeeping (2006-present)
- USSF “D” License
- Former Assistant Coach of the U15 Wolves 207 National Championship team
- Former Staff Coach for University of Michigan Boys Summer Soccer Camps
- Wolves-Hawks Coach since 2005
Joe Zawacki played his entire youth career with the Michigan Wolves (1990-2001) and won State Champions twice (2000 & 2001). He played for Livonia Stevenson High School from 1996-2000. He was on the Michigan ODP team from 1995-2000 and made the Region II ODP team from 1998-2000. He went on to play for the University of Michigan from 2000-2004, with two NCAA appearances in 2003, an Elite Eight Appearance and was Team Captain in the 2004 season. He played semi professionally for the Michigan Bucks (2000-2003) and Detroit Arsenal (2004-2005).