Profile 
Dane Whitley serves as the Boys Pre-Academy Director for Columbus Express, leading the club’s 4v4 boys program and helping establish the technical and developmental foundation for players entering the CESC pathway.  A longtime coach within the Columbus soccer community, Dane brings significant playing and coaching experience to the club.  He was a standout at Columbus North High School, earning Indiana State Player of the Year honors before continuing his career at the University of Notre Dame, where he was a letterwinner for the Fighting Irish.  His experience at the collegiate level, combined with years of coaching young players in Columbus, shapes an approach centered on fundamentals, decision-making, competitiveness, and developing a love for the game. 

Experience

Longt-time coach with Columbus Express 
Former Columbus North High School standout

University of Notre Dame soccer letterwinner

Licenses & Education
US Soccer:  D License

University of Notre Dame:  BS in Engineering
Indiana University:  Masters in Business Administration 

Awards

Indiana Mr. Soccer (State Player of the Year) 1989

Indiana State Championship: Columbus North High School 2012