DELAWARE RISING Football Club

DRFC is a nonprofit soccer club based in the beautiful city of Delaware, Ohio. Founded in 2020 to support a high level of competitive soccer, the community-focused club looks to offer something unique in the US sporting and soccer landscape.

Our mission is to:
- provide playing opportunities for all
- champion Delaware athletes, community, and businesses
- advance the beautiful game in Delaware County, the state of Ohio, and the United States.

 

Director & CEO

 
 

Nathan Chwalik
Club Director & Buckeye Valley Men’s Assistant Coach

Board of Directors

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Andrew Chwalik
Chairman of the Board
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Ricky Konkolewski
Treasurer & Olentangy Liberty Men’s Coach
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Elise Schneller
Delaware Native
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Jay Martin
Ohio Wesleyan Men’s Coach
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Jon Dembski
Former Delaware Rising Player

Robb Morgan
Vice Chairman/Secretary & Delaware Hayes Men’s Coach
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Eric Staley
Buckeye Valley Men’s Coach
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Men’s COACHING STAFF

 

Josh Diehl
Men’s Head Coach

Chris Stohl
Men’s Assistant Coach

 

Women’s COACHING STAFF

Evan Wherley
Women’s Head Coach

Nathan Chwalik
Women’s Assistant Coach

Elise Schneller
Women’s Assistant Coach

 
 
 
 

Volunteers

Thank you to our volunteers! We’re grateful for their support of the club and community.

 

Ted Miller
Photographer
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Daniel White
Stream Commentator
2022 & 2023 Fan of the Season