Our Team

Nate Erre

Head Coach

  • Owner and head trainer for Erre Elite and Next Step

  • Graduate assistant coach at Otterbein University

  • 5+ years of coaching experience, 18+ years of playing experience

  • 4 years of DI soccer at Wright State University

  • 1 year DIII soccer at Otterbein University, named All-OAC and conference champion

  • Upper Arlington alumni, all-state selection and conference player of the year

  • Coaching experience at Club Ohio, Warrior SC, Columbus Force, Emerald City Futsal, Ohio Galaxies, etc.

Luca Nogueira

  • Owner and head coach of Columbus Astray (UPSL)

  • 2025 UPSL conference coach of the year

  • 5+ years of coaching experience, 18+ years of playing experience

  • Founder of Future Stars Upper Arlington, 4+ years serving Upper Arlington athletes

  • Educated at Lindome GIF and IS Donsö

  • Coached at Club Ohio and Grove City HS

  • 4 years of OSU Arena club soccer

Head Coach

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