Tony has over 2 decades experience with fitness. From an early age as a child he played multiple sports and still competes. After a multiple decade career in the corporate world leading sales organizations, Tony launched his dream of DFF. His mission is to positively impact adult and youth athletes beyond just with their training. He believes movement is medicine both physically and mentally. He is dedicated to carrying out the mission of DFF.

Shane is known as one of the areas top soccer trainers. He is specialized in skills development and his goal is to help each player reach there top line potential.

Shane has over a decade of coaching experience. He played collegiate soccer for the University of Mobile and professional soccer for Alamo City Warriors (Premier Arena Soccer League), Houston Leones (USL PDL) and the Dutch Lions (USL Pro).

Trae is from the Dayton area. He grew up playing and developing his game in the local youth soccer system. He has years of experience in both playing and coaching.

“I am excited to join the DFF team and to help offer existing and new opportunities for area players looking to improve their own game. With my knowledge of the game, I am more than confident that I can impact any players’ game in a positive way! I am big on instilling game changing principles, techniques, skills and tactics into the players I work with teachings that have also helped mold myself into the player I am today.”

Experience:

- Played youth club locally

- 3x state champion w/ Carroll High School

- Collegiate soccer

- Former semi professional soccer player

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—Arena Soccer

- 8+ years of team training with multiple organizations including Club teams and Coerver

- 8+ years of private training (1v1/small group)

- Former Director of player development (2 years)

- Has worked w/ players ranging from ages 3-45+

Coach Mike is a dedicated professional in the health and fitness industry with over a decade of experience in the field. Specializing in strength and conditioning as well as athletic performance, Mike has worked with a wide range of clients, from everyday fitness enthusiasts to elite athletes.

Hilary Tebo comes to the DFF family with a passion for helping both youth and adults build and maintain healthy habits while achieving their fitness goals. Married to her college sweetheart Dan, with a background in functional fitness, Hilary enjoys staying active by playing softball, coaching athletes and watching her 3 children partake in their sporting events. Hilary is looking forward to helping each of you “embrace the suck” and is looking forward to each of you saying that Hard Work Pays Off (HWPO).

We are thrilled to formally announce the addition of Coach Joel Maestas to the DFF team! Joel will be coaching on the fitness side of the business. He will be involved in athlete performance training, DFF Adult FIT as well as performing private training!

Originally from New Mexico, Joel has been living in Dayton since 2022. He is a 15-year Army veteran with deployments to Afghanistan and Honduras. Joel has been coaching since 2013 with a background in CrossFit and Personal Training. He holds a CrossFit Level 2 Certification, a USA Weightlifting Level 1 Certification, and is Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified. With a deep passion for fitness and helping others achieve their goals, Joel brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the DFF team.

Sarah has over 20 years coaching experience. Played collegiate soccer at Case Western Reserve University and has coached for various local clubs and for the Carroll High School women’s team. She enjoys helping kids develop their physical literacy and passing on her passion for soccer and teamwork.

Coaching Career

Current University of Dayton GK Coach

Assistant/GK coach at Christopher Newport University from January 2022-August 2024 

Made two NCAA National Tournament appearances reaching the round of 32 in 2022 and 2023. 

CNU finished the season ranked No. 21 in D3 in 2022.

USL 2 and USLW GK coach for Charlottesville Blues FC in their inaugural season summer 2024. 

Previous Futsal director for HRSPortsplex 2021-2024

Playing Career

Played for USL 2 club Lionsbridge FC from 2021-2023

2 time Chesapeake Division Champion 

USL 2 national finalist. 

Coaching Education

USSF D license 

United Soccer Coaches GK Level 1 & 2 certificates

USYF level 1 & 2 futsal licenses 

Mary is from Grand Rapids, MI where she played academy for Midwest United FC. Mary played on the Futsal National Champions team in 2017. She has grassroots coaching license and planning on earning D license this summer.

Mary was on the All-MAC Freshmen team (for Western Michigan). She was on the A10 Conference finalists 2022 season

W/ UD. Mary had two seasons left with Dayton Women's Soccer.

Grant played soccer for 20 years. He played for Wilmington college for 4 years and 1 year at Wright state. While in college he played for Dayton Dutch lions and Kings Hammer USL2.

Grant received his undergraduate degree in exercise science and is pursuing a masters degree in sports management.

Grant desires to share his knowledge to players and help them to develop their skills and reach their goals.