
MEET THE STAFF
Teachers on both sides of the line.

Director of Sport and Player Development
DAVID NIKOLIC
Nikolic is the Head Coach for Women's Soccer at the University of Illinois Chicago.
Nikolic previously coached at Northwestern University and UWM Women's team for a combined 27 years winning the B1G title once &13 Horizon League titles that made nine NCAA Tournament appearances.
He was named NSCAA Great Lakes Assistant Coach of the Year in 2011 and in 2016.
He was instrumental in the training of former professional players Fanta Cooper, Sarah Hagen, and Lauren Clem and current NWSL players Brenna Lovera, Marisa Viggiano (Orlando Pride), Hannah Davison and Kayla Sharples (Chicago Red Stars). He holds a US Soccer 'B' license and will lead our curriculum and methodology for the program. Reach David at davidnikolic@ac-toros.org

Boys & Girls Director- Senior Staff Coach
ERIC NATWICK
Natwick played at St. Norbert College for four years where he earned All-Conference honors and a degree in English and Business Administration.
Post playing career, Eric has his D-National Soccer Coaching License, and has coached youth soccer in both the DePere WI area as well as with SC43, Mukwonago and Academy South Kickers. He will coach the U11,13 boys Select, and U14 Girls Select. Reach Eric at Selectdirector@ac-toros.org

Youth Academy Director & Coach
MICHEL MICHADO
Michel comes directly from Juiz de Fora, Brazil and holds a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Federal University Juiz de Fora. He has coaching experience since 2016 including youth, high school and college as well as an instructor in his native Brazil. He also has experience with various Brazilian camps across the USA.
AC-Toros is excited to welcome Coach Michel to our club!

Senior Staff Coach
ROBERT BATTISSON
Battisson was most recently head coach of the women’s program at Knox College in Illinois. Prior to that he was an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the Akron Zips from 2015-2022, having previously served as an assistant at Slippery Rock University during the 2014 season.
Before Slippery Rock in 2014, Battisson spent the two seasons as an assistant coach at Northwestern University and spent five years previously at Akron. Battisson spent one year as the head coach of the men’s soccer team at Division II Chowan University in 2005.
He holds national licenses from the United States Soccer Federation, the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, and the English Football Association.

Youth Academy Director
BRITTANY NIKOLIC
Brittany is currently the Head Coach at UW-Parkside. A former Stanford University Women's Soccer player, during one time playing on the top ranked team in the USA. A USSF 'C' Licensed Coach, she has coached at Northwestern University, UNLV, UW- Milwaukee and Alverno College. She is a Youth Academy coach for U10 Boys. Reach Brittany at youthschedule@ac-toros.org

Select and Youth Staff Coach
DAVID MARTINEZ
David, a native of Kansas City Kansas, is a former University of Wisconsin and US Men's Under 17 National Team player. A current coach and member of the Milwaukee Kickers Majors team. David will coach with both Youth Academy U10 Boys and assist U13 Select boys teams.

Youth Academy Coach
ANDY GUMZ
Andy is a long time Milwaukee Kicker Staff Coach. Also a former grade school physical education teacher, he will be coaching with Youth Academy Boys at U9.

Goalkeeper Coach
Antonio Gonzalez
Tony is a current member of the Milwaukee Torrent. He will conduct weekly goalkeeping sessions for all GKs. He will also Coach Academy U10 Boys and assist Boys Select teams U11-14.

Elite Select Coach
JUAN CARLOS OSSA
Juan's coaching career started in Bogotá, Colombia coaching for his corporate team and the Gimnasio Bolivar Middle School. Juan is still an active player playing indoor and outdoor in the Men’s B and Over 30 divisions.
He holds a US Soccer D license. He has coached numerous teams at different levels with Kickers and will be coaching both U17 Boys and U 13 Boys Select teams.



