Coach Kostoff

Dad to Charlotte and James. @HobanAthletics Head Girls Soccer Coach & @ISCgirls Assistant ECNL RL Director/Coach

[Coach Kostoff @CoachKostoff]

Congrats, Chris! You are simply the best and so happy to see you get the rightful recognition at the state level. Well deserved my friend. @KenstonTrackCC

[Kenston Athletics @KHSBomberSports]

Congratulations again to Coach Ickes on this honor!

[ISCgirls @ISCgirls]

PDA Showcase in New Jersey!

Great games and competitions… despite the pouring rain and cold!

[ISCgirls @ISCgirls]

Wednesday night, we celebrated our 2026 ECNL RL Seniors and their contributions to the club throughout their years!

Congratulations to Ella Wilgor, Dria Duqum, Rebecca Keserich, Molly Nelson, Addison Ayres, Avalynn Price, and Anna Goff! We wish you all the best of luck!

[ISCgirls @ISCgirls]

More results on the road today vs Riverhounds SC!

2009:  T 2-2
2010:  W 7-0
2011:  W 2-1

Great day at JCU!

[ISCgirls @ISCgirls]

It’s tryout time again! Use the links below to get started

Tryout Page: https://t.co/864nCZPCLJ

Pre-Registration Link: https://t.co/NWWHEzDDkL

[ISCgirls @ISCgirls]

#ECNLRL scores from this weekend 🔴🔵:

Vs OP on 3/21
2011 RL - W, 2-0
2010 RL - L, 0-3
2009 RL - W, 1-0
07/08 RL - L, 0-2

Vs GTFC on 3/22
2011 RL - W, 4-0
2010 RL - W, 5-0
2009 RL - W, 5-0
07/08 RL - T, 0-0

[ISCgirls @ISCgirls]

Our ECNL RL teams collect 3 wins vs the Riverhounds today with solid performances all around!

2011 RL- W, 2-1
2010 RL- W, 3-0
2009 RL- W, 4-0
2007/08 RL- L, 0-2

[OHSAA Sports @OHSAASports]

🏀#OHSAA GIRLS BASKETBALL DIVISION II STATE FINAL: Congratulations to Akron Archbishop Hoban, the Division II State Champions!

[Hoban Athletics @HobanAthletics]

🏆 STATE CHAMPIONS! With a 72-64 win over Mount Notre Dame, the Hoban girls basketball team has earned the OHSAA Div. II State Championship. @GirlsHoban #GoKnights

State championship merchandise will be available soon!

[Katie Wetzel @KatieWetzel2027]

I am so excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at the University of Akron! I want to thank my family, coaches and teammates for always supporting me. I am so excited and thankful for the opportunity to be a part of this program! #gozips @ZipsWSOC @ISCgirls @ImYouthSoccer @ImCollegeSoccer @TopDrawerSoccer @gatorjack72 @TheECNL @girlssoccernet

[ISCgirls @ISCgirls]

It was a clean sweep for the RL teams against Indiana Elite on Sunday, and we finally saw some sun!  

2011 RL - W, 2-0
2010 RL - W, 3-0
2009 RL - W, 4-0
2007/08 RL - W, 1-0

[OHSAA Sports @OHSAASports]

🏆🤸‍♀️#OHSAA GYMNASTICS: Congratulations to junior Sofia Macias from Chagrin Falls Kenston on winning all around in the 2026 Girls Gymnastics State Tournament!

[ISCgirls @ISCgirls]

RL results from Saturday against NWI Lions:
2011 RL - T, 0-0
2010 RL - L, 3-1
2009 RL - W, 3-2
2007/08 RL - W, 4-0

[Coach Kostoff @CoachKostoff]

Incredibly proud of our female student-athletes. 3 Regional Championships so far this school year! #GoKnights

[ISCgirls @ISCgirls]

#ECNLRLFL update:

The 08s tied Sting Dallas Black, 0-0, and defeated SUSA, 1-0.

The 2009 team won this morning against New England Surf, 1-0, and had a draw vs. So Cal Blues, 1-1.

Finally, the 2010 team won 1-0 vs Detroit City FC West.

Solid results and ready for tomorrow!

[ECNL Girls @ECNLgirls]

ECNL RL Leaders Cup is bringing the heat to Florida 🔥

The top 2025 ECNL RL Girls teams from across the country will battle for the Leaders Cup title on one of the biggest stages of the season.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Why Coaching Is Harder Than People Think (A Holiday Reminder)…

Because coaching isn’t just about plays, drills, or game nights.

It’s about people.

It’s about walking into practice every day and managing emotions you didn’t create but are responsible for.

Your own.
Your players.
Your assistants.
Parents.
Administrators.
Fans.

It’s about teaching kids who are all at different stages.

Different maturity levels.
Different confidence levels.
Different home situations.

And somehow holding them to the same standards while still meeting them where they are.

It’s about decisions that look simple from the stands but feel heavy from the sideline.

Who plays.
When.
Why.
How you communicate it.

And how that decision might land on a 16-year-old who ties their identity to minutes.

It’s about losing sleep over kids who won’t buy in.

Over conversations you need to have.

Over mistakes you replay in your head long after everyone else moved on.

It’s about being judged by people who see the outcome, not the process.

The scoreboard, not the hours.

The result, not the relationships.

And yet, you show up again.

You plan. You teach. You model. You care.

As the season slows and the holidays arrive, this is the reminder:

What you do matters.

Even when it goes unseen.
Even when it feels heavy.
Even when it’s hard.

Coaching is about influence. And influence lasts longer than any season.

That’s why coaching is harder than people think. And also why it matters so much.

As the year winds down, I hope you find a little rest, a little perspective, and a lot of pride in the work you’re doing.

🎄Happy Holidays, Coach.

[Ryan @Isley23]

Congrats to @gallagherreese9 of @Hobangirlsoccer (@HobanAthletics) for being named the @clevelanddotcom Girls Soccer Player of the Year.

Here's my story on her and the award...

https://t.co/nEkQzALweJ

[Coach Kostoff @CoachKostoff]

@coach_kevin_m FootballGPT

[Hoban Athletics @HobanAthletics]

Senior Reese Gallagher continues to set the standard for excellence on the soccer field, earning recognition at the local, state and national levels. #GoKnights @Hobangirlsoccer

Read more here: https://t.co/Q49Em2R1TH