Amy, Andy, Russell, Eric & Elliott at the 2021 Midwest Alliance Cup
On December 5th, 2021, it was announced that the MASC leadership would be stepping away from club soccer or leading in a lesser capacity. Currently, transition plans are in place to create a new Board of Directors and conference leadership structure.
Eric Sztul, Interim MASC Executive Director/Commissioner
Service to the MASC is nothing new to Eric Sztul, who is in his twenty-sixth year as a conference director. Eric began his association with intercollegiate club soccer during his playing and coaching days as an undergraduate student-athlete at Bowling Green State University from 1994-1998.
In 1997, he assumed the commissioner's title, replacing Steve Burns of the University of Michigan. That same school year Eric received his bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University, and began his career in education as a teacher and coach in Columbus, Ohio. In 2001, he stepped down as commissioner and held the assistant/associate commissioner position. During the 2019 season, he resumed the position as MASC Executive Director/Commissioner.
Today, besides leading the other board directors with league matters, and working on the league website; Eric assists clubs with issues that may arise during the both the season and off-season. He resides with his wife in the Columbus, Ohio metro area. In his free time he enjoys to golf, hike, travel and cheer on Cleveland sports teams.
Elliott Miller, Assistant Director, Rules Committee Chair
Elliott Miller is joining the MASC for his third year as director but has been involved with collegiate club soccer since 2013. Elliott graduated from Purdue University in 2017 where he was heavily involved in club sports during his time there. After Purdue, he transitioned to an administrative role for the University of South Carolina's club sports program. From there, he recently finished his master's degree at Central Michigan University and served as a Graduate Assistant for club sports while also serving as the head coach for the men's and women's club programs. Elliott's responsibilities include assisting Eric and the rest of the MASC board on day-to-day operations and the execution of the President's Meeting and Midwest Alliance Cup.
Aside from collegiate club soccer, Elliott still plays competitively and enjoys coaching. He is actively pursing different coaching licenses and improving his coaching credentials. Elliott is an avid Liverpool F.C. supporter and has attended Anfield for a couple of matches.
Russell Lawrence, Director of Finance
Russell is in his tenth season as a league director. Russell graduated from Bradley University in 2011. While at Bradley, Russell played for the Mens' Club Soccer Team as well as took an active role in leading the club as team president for three seasons. Russell helps out the league in a variety of ways. His major role is being in charge of league finance. As the Director of Finance, he is going over league budgets and in constant communication with clubs regarding dues, fines and other financial matters. His innovative ideas and passion for club soccer is greatly evident in all of the work that he does.
Russell currently resides in the Chicagoland area. He enjoys working on his home, spending time with family and playing with their dog. Russell will phasing out his role with the MASC on July 1, 2022.
Amy Ramras, NIRSA Region III Director
Amy was appointed as the NIRSA Region III Director in March of 2020. Amy received her bachelor’s degree from Hamline University in 2017, and a master’s degree from Central Michigan University in 2019. She has been working in campus recreation and club sports since 2014. Soccer has always been a big part of her life, as a player starting at three years old, to playing collegiately. After wrapping up her playing career, Amy looks for ways to stay involved with soccer by coaching and working different camps.
Amy’s main responsibilities will be to assist with communication and updates between the MASC and NIRSA, updating weekly power rankings, and assist with preparation for the Midwest Alliance Cup. She currently is working with the USL-Women's League and resides in the Tampa area. In her free time, she likes to play soccer and bake.
Eric Sztul, Interim MASC Executive Director/Commissioner
Service to the MASC is nothing new to Eric Sztul, who is in his twenty-sixth year as a conference director. Eric began his association with intercollegiate club soccer during his playing and coaching days as an undergraduate student-athlete at Bowling Green State University from 1994-1998.
In 1997, he assumed the commissioner's title, replacing Steve Burns of the University of Michigan. That same school year Eric received his bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University, and began his career in education as a teacher and coach in Columbus, Ohio. In 2001, he stepped down as commissioner and held the assistant/associate commissioner position. During the 2019 season, he resumed the position as MASC Executive Director/Commissioner.
Today, besides leading the other board directors with league matters, and working on the league website; Eric assists clubs with issues that may arise during the both the season and off-season. He resides with his wife in the Columbus, Ohio metro area. In his free time he enjoys to golf, hike, travel and cheer on Cleveland sports teams.
Elliott Miller, Assistant Director, Rules Committee Chair
Elliott Miller is joining the MASC for his third year as director but has been involved with collegiate club soccer since 2013. Elliott graduated from Purdue University in 2017 where he was heavily involved in club sports during his time there. After Purdue, he transitioned to an administrative role for the University of South Carolina's club sports program. From there, he recently finished his master's degree at Central Michigan University and served as a Graduate Assistant for club sports while also serving as the head coach for the men's and women's club programs. Elliott's responsibilities include assisting Eric and the rest of the MASC board on day-to-day operations and the execution of the President's Meeting and Midwest Alliance Cup.
Aside from collegiate club soccer, Elliott still plays competitively and enjoys coaching. He is actively pursing different coaching licenses and improving his coaching credentials. Elliott is an avid Liverpool F.C. supporter and has attended Anfield for a couple of matches.
Russell Lawrence, Director of Finance
Russell is in his tenth season as a league director. Russell graduated from Bradley University in 2011. While at Bradley, Russell played for the Mens' Club Soccer Team as well as took an active role in leading the club as team president for three seasons. Russell helps out the league in a variety of ways. His major role is being in charge of league finance. As the Director of Finance, he is going over league budgets and in constant communication with clubs regarding dues, fines and other financial matters. His innovative ideas and passion for club soccer is greatly evident in all of the work that he does.
Russell currently resides in the Chicagoland area. He enjoys working on his home, spending time with family and playing with their dog. Russell will phasing out his role with the MASC on July 1, 2022.
Amy Ramras, NIRSA Region III Director
Amy was appointed as the NIRSA Region III Director in March of 2020. Amy received her bachelor’s degree from Hamline University in 2017, and a master’s degree from Central Michigan University in 2019. She has been working in campus recreation and club sports since 2014. Soccer has always been a big part of her life, as a player starting at three years old, to playing collegiately. After wrapping up her playing career, Amy looks for ways to stay involved with soccer by coaching and working different camps.
Amy’s main responsibilities will be to assist with communication and updates between the MASC and NIRSA, updating weekly power rankings, and assist with preparation for the Midwest Alliance Cup. She currently is working with the USL-Women's League and resides in the Tampa area. In her free time, she likes to play soccer and bake.
MASC Board Members & Volunteers at the 2019 Midwest Alliance Cup
