Coach Donny brings a huge amount of playing and coaching experience to the Michigan Lightning team. As a player, Donny was a six year Olympic Development player before playing for the University of Detroit between 1988-1991. Donny then played semi-professionally in Canada for 8 years before finishing his professional career with the Detroit Rockers. 

​As a coach, Donny brings decades of coaching experience at every level. Donny has served as the GK Coach for Oakland University and for the MSYSA Olympic Development Program as well as a coaches education instructor. Some highlights of Donny's coaching career include numerous State Cup Championships, a Region II Championship (U18 Boys 2001), and a USYSA National finalist team (U18 boys 2001).

Coaching Education:
USSF B License
USSF National Youth License
NCSAA GK Diploma
Meulensteen Academy Coach