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Soccer Veteran Roby Stahl Takes Over as Kings Head Coach

September 27, 2011 - Professional Arena Soccer League (PASL)
Cincinnati Kings News Release


Veteran soccer coach and instructor Roby Stahl is the new head coach for the Cincinnati Kings professional indoor soccer team.

"I am looking forward to the opportunity of working with the Kings," said Coach Stahl. "This season should be an exciting one as the Kings defend their division title."

Roby was one of the first Americans to play professionally in Europe, playing with the Cork Celtic FC in the League of Ireland and training with West Ham United of the English Premier League where he was tutored by legendary English National Team coach Ron Greenwood. Additionally, he played professionally for the Cleveland Cobras of the American Soccer League and was a member of the Clayton Football Club and Walthamstow FC of the Rothman-Isthmian League in London, England. While living in London he began taking coaching courses throughout the London Football Coaches Association.

In addition to his impressive playing resume, Roby has extensive coaching experiences at the youth, adult, collegiate and professional levels. His professional coaching resume includes stints as the Head Men's and Women's Coach for Tyresö FF in Stockholm, Sweden, Head Coach at the College of Charleston (SC), Assistant Coach at Old Dominion University, and Interim Coach for both Men and Women at the University of Central Florida. He has recently assisted the Columbus Crew (MLS) on a volunteer basis during training, with an emphasis on tactics in the attacking third.

On the youth level, Roby previously served as the Director of Coaching for the Ohio South Youth Soccer Association, Boys Director of Coaching for the Ohio Elite Soccer Academy, FC America Omni/Kumba in Orlando, Florida, Hungryneck SC in Charleston, South Carolina, and as head coach for numerous boys and girls youth and high school teams in various state and countries. Many of Roby's former players are presently playing in the MLS, the WUSA, and in foreign countries. In Sweden, twelve of his former players competed in World Championships, EuropeanChampionships, and the Olympic Games.

Kings games begin in November at the Cincinnati Gardens, with season tickets available now. Visit www.kingsindoor.com for information and ticket prices.

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