Staff

Staff

Ownership & Management

Jessica Kennedy

Jessica Kennedy

President
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Julie Kennedy

Julie Kennedy

Director of Operations
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Jordan Hartman

Director of Events
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Coaches

Mike Rayburn

Mike Rayburn

Head Coach

Coach Mike joins Zoo City FC with over a decade of coaching experience and a proven track record of success. Named WMLIS Coach of the Year last season, he brings leadership, passion, and a relentless drive to elevate the club to championship standards.

Coach Mike joins Zoo City FC with over a decade of coaching experience and a proven track record of success. Named WMLIS Coach of the Year last season, he brings leadership, passion, and a relentless drive to elevate the club to championship standards.

Mike is known for his professionalism, tactical mindset, and commitment to player development at every level. His focus this season is clear—build a winning culture, develop elite athletes, and bring a championship home to Zoo City FC.

“We have experience, goals, and high expectations—not just for our players, but for ourselves,” says Coach Mike. “We’re ready to work with a talented group of women who are just as hungry to succeed.”

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Nabil Mekki

Assistant Coach

Coach Nabil brings 20 years of experience and a decorated playing background as a defender. Originally from Khartoum, Sudan and now based in Fort Wayne, He is inspired by Chelsea FC legends like John Terry and Rüdiger and is known for his passion, discipline, and deep understanding of the game. 

Coach Nabil brings 20 years of experience and a decorated playing background as a defender. Originally from Khartoum, Sudan and now based in Fort Wayne, He is inspired by Chelsea FC legends like John Terry and Rüdiger and is known for his passion, discipline, and deep understanding of the game. 

A multilingual communicator, he views the pitch as his escape and his joy. From day one, he saw the potential in this squad and is committed to helping the team reach the championship and supporting each player in becoming the best version of themselves.

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Nikola Djukic

Goalie Coach

Coach Niko brings a lifelong love of the game and years of experience as both a player and referee. The Merrillville native, now based in Fort Wayne, is a former goalkeeper from the University of Saint Francis and a dedicated student of the sport—highlighted by reffing his first professional match. 

Coach Niko brings a lifelong love of the game and years of experience as both a player and referee. The Merrillville native, now based in Fort Wayne, is a former goalkeeper from the University of Saint Francis and a dedicated student of the sport—highlighted by reffing his first professional match. 

Niko is a hard worker who believes in developing players and helping them reach their potential. He joins Zoo City FC with one clear goal: bring a championship to Kalamazoo.

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Marketing & Events

Abby Landschoot

Marketing & Communications

Taryn DeShane

Event Coordinator

Caleb Hopkins

Event Coordinator

Game Day Broadcasting

Maya Pasillas

Sports Commentator