Bethel University Men's Soccer

Pinto appeared in four NAIA National Tournaments as a midfielder for the Pilots from 2002-2005. A native of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Thiago played in the Brazilian first division for powerhouses Cruzeiro Esporte Clube and Athletico Mineiro. Off the field, Pinto embodies all that Bethel College represents.  He is passionate about providing an extraordinary experience to his student-athletes and helping them grow on and off the field. Pinto believes that the game is a great platform to change lives and make the difference and has led his teams in outreaches, clinics, and events both locally and internationally. In the last few years, Coach Pinto has been involved with the game in many countries across the globe and has taken the Pilots to several international trips (Niger 2009, South Africa 2010, Brazil 2011, and Mexico 2014). Most importantly, Pinto strives to build a championship team that glorifies God through excellence in playing, serving and celebrating. Commitment, passion, proper perspective, and honoring God with our gifts will always be the keys to success in the teams he leads. Pinto takes pride in leading a strong program. BC Soccer has set a high standard for the teams to follow. The Pilots have been nationally ranked in 10 out of the past 14 seasons, while winning nine conference championships in those same 14 seasons. Pintos Pilot Profile: Player Accolades under Coach Pinto: In addition to his role as the mens head soccer coach, Pinto also teaches in Bethels Kinesiology Department and serves as a game day supervisor for other Pilot home events.  Thiago and his wife, Kristie, reside in South Bend with their daughter, Jennifer.   Zach Ganzberg enters his third season as an assistant men's soccer coach alongside his college coach, Thiago Pinto. Ganzberg was a four-year letter winner for the Pilots from 2007 through 2010  and helped the Pilots to three MCC Conference Championships (08, 09, and 10). During his senior season, Ganzberg was a force on the field, netting 12 goals while also dishing out six assists. After the season, Ganzberg was named an NAIA Honorable Mention All-American, NCCAA First Team All-American, and MCC Offensive Player of the Year. In addition, he was Bethels first CoSIDA Academic All-American in 2010 and was one of only 11 student-athletes selected nationally for this honor. In his first few years on staff, Ganzberg has been integral in the recruiting process and helped lead the Pilots to back-to back NCCAA national tournament appearances in 2014 and 2015.  Away from Bethel soccer, Ganzberg also has been a head coach for the Jr. Irish Soccer Club since 2008 and currently coaches the under 16s and under 17s Indiana Soccer League premier teams. He also possesses a National Soccer Coaches Association of America National Diploma and the United States Soccer Federation F, E, and D licenses. In addition to his role with BC soccer, Ganzberg works as a territory sales manager for Golden Viking Sports, LLC/Diadora.  Zach and his wife, Rebekah, live in South Bend.  Luke Caldwell is starting his first year of volunteering for the BC mens soccer program. Caldwell was a four-year letter winner for the Huntington University Foresters from 2001 through 2004. Tallying 32 goals and 25 assists in his career at Huntington, Luke earned all-conference second team honors in 2001, 2002 and 2004. With the Pilots, his multifaceted role with the team focuses on human performance, character development and he also takes the lead for Bethels annual Spring FootGolf Outing hosted at Juday Creek Golf Course. Caldwell also serves Bethel College as the Director of Online Instruction and is an adjunct professor for Bethels Adult and Graduate Studies Program. Luke and his wife, Laura, reside in in Niles, Michigan, with their five soccer-playing children, Alyson, Kate, Jaron, Josiah and Callan.