The Soccer House

Staff

General Manager: Corey Miller

Corey is responsible for the daily operations of the Soccer House. He has been a breath of fresh air for the Soccer House and has been instrumental in leading the Soccer House into their 15th year of existence.

Originally from Sioux City IA, Corey spent the majority of his soccer career playing for the Des Moines Menace, playing for the PDL under 20s for two years and Lincoln Nebraska Hornets soccer academies.  Miller is finishing up his degree in Sports Administration and Managment from Simpson College where he was a four year starter, and three time Iowa Conference all conference selection for the Storm Men's Soccer Program.  He was an assistant coach for Des Moines Roosevelt last year, and a Professional coach for the Indianola Soccer Tribe for two years.

Executive Director: Brandon Ermels
Brandon Ermels became the Owner/Operator of the Soccer House in 2001. For 8 years Ermels was responsible for overseeing all aspects of this family-owned business. In 2007 Ermels was able to hire a new General Manager, Travis Yoakum. In addition to operating the seasonal indoor soccer facility, Coach Ermels is also an adjunct Business Professor and Head Men's Soccer Coach at perrenial powerhouse Iowa Central Community College. He earned his Master's Degree in Business Administration in 2008 and holds his USSF National A coaching license. In the summer Ermels is the Head Coach for the Des Moines Menace Reserves and assistant coach for the PDL.  In 2009 he led the Iowa Central Men's Soccer team to a NJCAA Divion 1 Region XI Championship, Great Lakes District Championship, and a berth into the National Tournaments Elite 8 and they finished the season ranked 7th in the Nation by the NSCAA.  For his efforts, Ermels was named 2009 Region XI and ICCAC Coach of the Year for NJCAA Division 1.  Ermels was also named NSCAA Regional Coach of the Year and was a final 4 candidate for National Coach of the Year.  He was honored and presented the regional award at the National Convention in Philadelphia this past January where coaches from accross the nation gather to workshop best practices from accross the country.  With 20,000 soccer coaches in one city at one time it is safe to say there was significant consumption of Philadelphia's finest adult beverages. 

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