HELD AT CAPITAL
Joe Held enters his second season as a men's soccer assistant coach in 2025. In addition to day-to-day responsibilities in training and games with players, Held's primary responsibility is that of technical advisor to head coach Corey Kirk and the coaching staff.
BIOGRAPHY
As a coach, Held has spent the past 15 years in roles at the youth, high school, and college levels. He also serves as an assistant coach for the New Albany High School boys soccer team, and as a head coach at the club level with Kings Hammer New Albany. Previously, Held has managed coaching roles with the Crew Juniors Academy (five years) and Watkins Memorial High School (four years), among others.
Held brings with him an extensive playing career, ranging from being the captain of a high school state championship team, to a decorated career as a midfielder at Ohio Dominican University, and a pre-professional stint with the Fort Wayne Fever.
Joe lives in Pataskala with his wife, Amber, and two sons, Nick (11) and Aiden (8). He received his MBA from Ohio Dominican, and has worked with JPMorgan Chase for 15 years, currently as a Data Analysis Manager.
KIRK ON HELD
"In almost every stop of my playing and coaching career, Joe has been there in some capacity. When I took the Capital role, he was one of the first to mind for me to ask for his help in building the vision of our program. His knowledge, experience, and ability to teach the game is an invaluable resource to us all, and I'm grateful he is part of this ride."
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