Coaches

Varsity Coach

Kevin Thompson

Coach Thompson grew up in Columbus, playing 4 years of high school soccer at Westerville North HS and playing 8 years of club soccer in Westerville. He went on to play 3 years of club soccer at Eastern Michigan University. Coach Thompson spent 5 years building a soccer program at Sweetwater Middle School in Atlanta, GA before returning to the Columbus area. Next season will be Coach Thompson's 5th year coaching at Westland HS.

Email: kmt1026@swcsd.us

JVA Coach

Siyat Mohamed

Coach Mohamed grew up in Columbus, playing 10 years of club soccer and one year with the Columbus Crew Academy. He began coaching at 16, founding a nonprofit soccer program for underprivileged and at-risk youth. He holds the US Soccer Federation National C license, as well as 11v11, 9v9, and 7v7 licenses. He completed a one-season apprenticeship with the Crew Academy, working alongside Academy and Pre-Academy coaches. Coach Mohamed also has certifications from United Soccer Coaches in Player Development and Team & Club Management. A Westland Alumni, he is excited to be back home coaching with the Boys soccer team.

JVB Coach

Ruben Garcia

Coach Garcia grew up in Columbus, Ohio, and has been a part of the local soccer community his entire life. He graduated from Westland High School in 2015, where he played all four years on the boys’ soccer team. In addition to high school play, Coach Garcia competed at a level with Crew Academy and later played in the UPSL (United Premier Soccer League), gaining experience in competitive development environments. He’s passionate about the game, giving back to the community, and helping the next generation of student-athletes grow both on and off the field.

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