ABOUT US

ABSP Mission

The Archdiocese of Baltimore Soccer Program was created to promote active participation in organized sports and the shared responsibility to keep the competition in proper perspective. Our teams are made-up of parishes or schools within the Archdiocese of Baltimore, allowing them to join a league that brings together other teams with like-minded values with minimal barriers of entry to ensure the sport of soccer can be enjoyed by all. 

Board Members

Steven Bartomioli, St. Casimir, ABSP President

Steven has been a coach with St. Casimir School since 2019 and coordinator of St. Casimir’s program since 2020. He joined the Archdiocese of Baltimore Soccer Program (ABSP) board in 2021 and was voted in as President in November 2022. He has coached at all levels of elementary soccer from U6 through U14. 

Brad Gracey, St. Joseph Fullerton, Vice President

Member of St Joseph Fullerton Athletic Association. I have been involved with coaching soccer for over 10 years in various roles and programs. I grew up playing in the ABSP on teams from St. Isaac Jogues. 

Brian Foster, St. Francis of Assisi, Treasurer

Brian is the newest member of the board who will undoubtedly bring a wealth of insight and guidance from his experience as a long-time member of the St. Francis of Assisi athletic community. 

Ken Olga, St. Ursula, Referee Committee Chairman

Ken has been a member of the ABSP Board for the last 8 years. He has had several generations of his family pass through the St. Ursula Soccer program. In addition to 45+ years officiating soccer, he has 23+ years officiating softball, and another 4+ years officiating track and field events. Ken has more than 10 years combined experience coaching at Institute of Notre Dame (IND), including four championships in as many years, prior to its closing. 

John Monaghan, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Conduct Committee Chairman

John is also another seasoned veteran of the ABSP both as a coach, official, volunteer, and ABSP board member. John’s experience these days finds him officiating games where he helps to develop the next generation of student athletes and coaches through his many years of experience. 

Dwayne Jennings, Cathedral

Dwayne’s career within the ABSP began many years ago as a player with St. Dominic’s and St. Matthew’s. Since then he has enjoyed seven years as a coach with Cathedral where he enjoyed watching his daughter and her class grow, develop and compete at a high level was truly gratifying. As coach, his team won the championship four times and many of the players have since moved on and are now competing at local private high schools in the A conference. He has been a board member for the last eight years. 

Janelle Baum, St. Ursula, Roster Committee Chairman

Janelle comes to the ABSP with six years of experience as the coordinator for the St. Ursula soccer program. She’s been a board member for over a year now and looks forward to bringing the ABSP forward.

Derek Schoch, St. Joseph Cockeysville

Derek, or Coach D as his players call him, has been with St. Joseph Cockeysville for more than 15 years as a soccer and golf coach. He currently holds a U.S. Soccer Coach D-License and coaches the Cockeysville FC U11 Girls team. Coaching is a absolutely a passion of his; developing young athletes, not only with skills for the field but skills that transcend through life. 

Leon Badders, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Social Media and Web Site Development

Leon has been with OLMC CYO Program for more than 15 years as both a boys, and now, girls soccer coach.  Coach Leon is also involved in volleyball and softball.  He coaches at level of sports - REC, Middle School and Varsity sports.