Meet All-Stars Staff and Instructors!

Mike Barry - All-Stars Soccer Academy Instructor

Mike Barry was born in Wales and raised in Hull, England. Mike showcased his skills at an early age and earned a spot on his brother’s U10 team at the age of six. By the time he was in his early teens, he was widely recognized as one of the most promising young soccer players in England.
Mike’s professional career was launched at the age of fifteen when he joined Huddersfield Town. Mike played at the professional level in England for twelve years and was a member of the Welsh National Team. In 1975 Mike got a taste of American soccer when he played one season with the Washington Diplomats, but it wasn’t until 1979 that he came to the United States to stay. After moving to the United States, Mike played with several professional teams including the Cleveland Force, Columbus Magic and Columbus Capitals. Mike had a lengendary career with over 600 professional games. For almost two decades Mike has played a major role in the development of youth soccer in Ohio South.

Mike Thomas - All-Stars Soccer Academy Instructor

Mike Thomas was born in Swansea City, Wales and fell in love with the game of soccer at a very early age. Youth coaches quickly recognized his talent and offered him an opportunity to play with the Swansea School Boys and the Boys Club of Wales. After an impressive youth career, Mike competed in the notoriously tough Welsh leagues playing for Hereford United, Pembroke Borough, Milford United and Swansea City.
Shortly after his playing career, Mike earned his Welsh FA Coaching Badge and established the first indoor soccer facility in Wales. Mike quickly developed a coaching style that has earned him the respect of both his players and competitors. Eventually, Mike followed his coaching dreams to the United States. Mike has coached in the Olympic Development Program and has been an assistant coach at Ohio State University. He has now spent more than a decade coaching in youth programs and is considered to be one of the finest coaches in not only Ohio but the entire Mid-West.

Bobby Wright - All-Stars Baseball Instructor

Bobby Wright began his first season as an assistant coach for the Otterbein Cardinals ini 2009. Before arriving at Otterbein, Wright served as a volunteer coach for the Westerville North High School baseball team in 2008. In May of 2008, he signed with the Gateway Grizzlies of the Frontier League. In addition, he serves as an instructor at All-Stars in Columbus (3 years). From April-September 2009, Wright lived in Gavle, Sweden coaching and playing baseball in the Elite Series League. He also coached a youth travel team in Sweden. A 2007 graduate of Otterbein, Wright was a right-handed pitcher and first basemen for the Cardinal baseball team, where he was named to the All-Ohio Athletic Conference first team during both his sophomore and senior seasons. In addition, he was selected to the All-Mideast Region team as a sophomore and a senior, and also was named to the NCAA Mideast Regional All-Tournament Team during his junior campaign. Wright is currently Otterbein’s all-time leader in single-season doubles (19) and career doubles (39). During his senior season, he led the team in RBIs, doubles, slugging percentage, putouts, and home runs.

Corey O'Halek - All-Stars Baseball Instructor

Corey graduated from Youngstown State University with a degree in Pre-Law and a minor in Political Science. At Youngstown, Ohalek set the school records for wins, innings pitched, and starts. He ranks 4th in strikeouts and 3rd in appearances. In 2003, Ohalek signed with the Florida Marlins and played 3 seasons with the Washington Wild Things of the Frontier League. Ohalek will be entering his 3rd year as an assistant coach at Otterbein College. Ohalek, his wife, Maria, and their son, Joseph, now reside in Pataskala.