HEAD COACH
STEWART FLAHERTY
Stewart Flaherty brings more than 17 years of NCAA coaching experience across Divisions I, II, and III, including roles at Dartmouth College, Bates College, and Felician University. At the professional level, he led Michigan Stars to the 2022 NISA national championship after taking over midseason, with the team recording 12 clean sheets in 13 matches.
During eight summers with the Portland Phoenix, Flaherty helped develop more than 60 future professional players. A Loughborough University graduate with a master’s degree in sport psychology, he brings FC Columbus Elite a player-development approach shaped by academy, college, and professional soccer.
- 2022NISA National Champion
- 17+Years of NCAA coaching
- 60+Future professionals developed