Carmel FC is excited to welcome our new full-time staff member, Jude Johannson, as he takes on the role of Club Administrator and Senior Team Director. In his role as Club Administrator Jude will be supporting our team managers and the club in general with all administrative activities. As Senior Team Director Jude will be working with our 15u and above age groups and coaches in all areas of operations.

Jude comes to Carmel FC with significant coaching experience in a variety of roles. Most recently he was an assistant coach for Taylor University Men's Soccer. He coached club at Westside United for a number of years in the girls' program. He also has coached high school and as a private trainer.

Jude's playing background includes playing at the University of Memphis (Division 1) and at Indiana Wesleyan University (NAIA). His educational background includes a B.S. in Kinesiology and a Master's in Clinical Exercise Science. He is currently finishing up course work to be Registered Dietician too.

General Manager, Jeremy Slivinski, shared this about Jude's hire, "Carmel FC continues to evolve as a community club that rosters teams at almost every level of competitive play. Jude brings an experience we believe that will help support our senior teams and players. His role as Club Administrator also helps us fill a need as Ada Stumpf winds down her role with the club. We are really excited to have him on board."

Director of Soccer Operations, Juergen Sommer agreed. "Having Jude join our team will provide the additional support our teams currently need but also opens new opportunities for our senior teams moving forward. He has experience that can support our players looking at college playing opportunities."

Jude's official start date is March 13th but he is already getting caught up to speed and visiting winter training activities.