Head Coach
Mike Golden

Mike Golden is beginning his fifth year as Head Coach at Upper Arlington High School. Prior to his arrival at Upper Arlington, Coach Golden spent one season at New Albany High School and 14 years as Head Coach at Bishop Watterson High School.

While at New Albany, Coach Golden guided his team to the schools first ever playoff appearance and finished the season with a record of 11-2. He was also selected as the coach of the year for both the Central District and the State of Ohio for Division IV. Prior to last season, Coach Golden had spent 22 years at Bishop Watterson, 8 as an assistant coach and 14 as the head coach. While at Watterson, Coach Golden compiled a record of 127 wins 43 losses with a record of 21-9 in the playoffs. In addition, during his 14 years as head coach, his teams reached the playoffs 10 times, participated in the State Regional Championship 9 times - winning 4 regional titles, were State Runner-up twice and won a Division III State title is 2002. Through 20 years as a head coach, Mike Golden has compiled an overall record of 172-57.

Mike is a graduate of Whetstone high school and received his Bachelor of Science in Education from the Ohio State University. During his 22 years at Bishop Watterson, Coach Golden taught World History, Sociology, and Psychology. In addition, he was the Chair of the Social Studies Department for 8 years, Co-Athletic Director for 3 years, Registrar for 1 year and the Faculty Representative to the School Board for 12 years. At Upper Arlington, he will teach Sociology as well as being involved on a day-to-day basis in the athletic department.

Coach Archer is a 2006 graduate of Lakewood High School in Hebron,OH. While at Lakewood, he earned five varsity letters and was named all league in both football and wrestling. Austin is currently studying Sports Management in his senior year at The Ohio State University. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf and pick-up basketball.

Coach Cutler has been with the Upper Arlington School District since 1999. He started as a Health/Physical Education Teacher at Hastings Middle School and currently teaches Physical Education at Greensview Elementary. Throughout his tenure in Upper Arlington, he has coached both football and track. Coach Cutler is the Co-Head Coach for the Varsity Track and Field Team at Upper Arlington High School. He has been a part of seven UAHS playoff appearances in football, including the State Championship Team in 2000. Coach Cutler is a 1994 graduate of Jonathan Alder HS, where he was named 1st team All Ohio by the Associated Press. In 1998, he graduated from the University of Dayton where he earned first team honors as offensive center in the Pioneer Conference as well as All American honors from the National Football Gazette. He received his Masters degree from Mary Grove College in Detroit Michigan. Joel and his lovely wife Elaine reside in Upper Arlington.

Dan Dupler

Coach Dupler works with the running backs and linebackers. He has four children: Kate, Tony, Jamie and Laine.

Ed Golden

Coach Golden is a 1975 graduate of Bishop Watterson High School. He has been coaching football for 15 years including 14 years at Bishop Watterson and one year at New Albany High School. Ed was voted the Assistant Coach of the Year by the Central Ohio Coaches Association. He and his wife, Judy have three children: Jason, Sean, and Lizzie.

Before joining the Upper Arlington family Michael was a varsity assistant at Davenport North High School (Davenport, Iowa). He has also coached baseball in the Upper Arlington system for 6 years.

Michael resides with his wife, Kirsten (Yarletts), daughter Samantha (6 year old in 1st Grade at Tremont ), son Bo (3 years old), and Emma Hazel (Born April, 2010) in Upper Arlington. Michael is Co-Athletic Director along with teaching Health, Wellness, Physical Education and is also department chair of the Wellness department at Upper Arlington High School.

Coach Theado is a 1997 graduate of Bishop Watterson High School. In 2001 he earned the degree of Bachelor of Science in Biology from Wright State University, where he played baseball. In 2003 he graduated from The Ohio State University with a Master of Education in Science Education; and in 2009 he graduated from Ashland University with a Master of Education in Educational Administration. Andrew is in his seventh year of education, having previously taught in South-Western City Schools, Olentangy Local Schools, and currently at Upper Arlington High School. He is in his fifth year coaching football, having previously coached at Franklin Heights High School in 2003 and Upper Arlington High School from 2005-2007. Andrew and his wife, Natalie, are proud parents of their one-year old son, Drew.

Coach Trace is a graduate of Whitehall Yearling High School. He earned his B.S. degree from Capital University, where he played varsity defensive back, and his Master's Degree from the University of Dayton. Coach Trace began coaching football in 1991 and joined the Upper Arlington High School staff in 1999. He lives in UA with his wife Sarah and their six children: Amy, Betsy, Thomas, Julie, Katie and Jack. Sarah teaches language arts and Coach Trace teaches science at Jones Middle School.

Coach Poston is a 1999 graduate of Upper Arlington High School. He was a
starter on the 12-1 1998 state semifinal team. He went on the play tight
end at California University of Pennsylvania and finished his career at Ohio
Northern University playing offensive tackle.

Ron Walter, a 1970 graduate of Upper Arlington High School, earned a bachelor’s degree from Mount Union College and a master’s degree from Bowling Green University. Prior to returning to U.A.H.S., he worked as an English teacher and athletic trainer for the Delaware Schools. In 1980, he began his tenure as health teacher and trainer for the Golden Bears. His honors include the North-South All-Star Football Game, the Central District All-Star Game, the North South All-Star Basketball Game (seventeen times), and the District 10 and 11 All-Star Games. In 1987, Ron was named the OATA High School Trainer of the Year and was elected to the OATA Hall of Fame in 1993. He is a member of the NATA and OATA Great Lakes and licensed by the State of Ohio. He was the trainer for the North-South All-Star Lacrosse Game. In July, 2002, Ron was the trainer for Team Korea for the World Lacrosse Games in Perth, Australia.

Stephanie is a graduate of Buckeye Valley High School in Delaware, OH and she recently earned a bachelor's degree from the Ohio State University. She is licensed by the State of Ohio and is a member of the National Athletic Trainer's Association, the Ohio Athletic Trainer's Association and the Great Lakes Athletic Trainer's Association. Stephanie also works with OhioHealth and the Victorian Village Health Center in Columbus, OH. She also plans to begin working on her Master's degree in the fall at Ohio State.

Each year Jim is honored to continue the tradition and as the "Voice of the Bears" but it is the entire staff that deserves the credit and Jim feels privileged to work with and thanks each of them for all of their hard work and commitment; Spotters Brian McLain and Dave Dewey, along with Dan Ludlum and Jim Blosser

Jim is a 1983 graduate of Upper Arlington High School. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Telecommunications in 1987 from Ohio University. Honored with the Outstanding Senior Leader Award from his alma mater, he was also recognized as an Outstanding Young Man of America in 1987.

Jim's "THUMBS UP" sign off originated several years ago as a memorial, now it's his Trademark signoff. ~ Go Bears and Thumb's Up!

Coach Brian Coleman began working at UA in 2007 where he is in charge of all facets of athletic development for each of the 32 varsity and club sports. Last August Brian helped lead the project to renovate the fitness center into one of the best high school training facilities in Ohio. "Golden Bear Ironworks" was given the distinct honor of being named an official "Hammer Strength Training Center".

Before coming to UA, Brian was a teacher and coach at Macedonia Nordonia High School. While working as Head Strength Coach and Assistant Football, Wrestling, and Track coach he helped develop many successful college and pro athletes. In addition, he was a key part in the Nordonia Knight Football teams 6 year playoff run, 2006 Final Four Appearance and 2002 State Runners up.

Brian was a 2000 graduate of Syracuse University. As a three year football letterman and two year starter, Brian was a part of three Big East Championships, two BCS bowl bids, and played in the Gator, Liberty, Fiesta, and Orange Bowls. In addition, he was named to the All Big East team as a defensive lineman his senior year. Brian was born and raised in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. In addition to earning all state honors in football, wrestling, and track as a Black Tiger, Bigger Faster Stronger magazine named him "The Nation's Strongest High School Football Player."

Coach Tobey McBride is a 2006 graduate from Ohio University. She majored in Physical Education with a minor in Coaching. Through college Tobey was very active at Ohio University in multiple fitness departments from the weight room to teaching various fitness classes, to pool workouts for athletes. During college in 2002 Tobey took an Internship at Thomas Worthington High School as Assistant Strength Coach. She assisted in the training of various sports teams that came through the facility daily. She worked intensely with football, girls and boys basketball, baseball and softball. She was part of the Thomas Worthington family till 2005.

Prior to graduation, Tobey collaborated with a local physical education teacher to open a facility specializing in the training and education of fitness for youth. After graduation in 2006, Zones 4 Youth Center opened and Tobey was Director of Fitness Operations and Head Trainer. She worked with local pediatricians and PE teachers in the education of youth fitness and childhood obesity. This center changed many lives for youth around the Columbus area.

Since 2007, Tobey has worked in various areas of fitness from Cross-fit, cycling to personal training. She has multiple certifications in many fitness areas. She is currently a full time personal trainer at Core Fitness Studios working with people of all ages and abilities. She still works with many of the youth and their families. She specializes in sport specific training which has allowed her to have the opportunity to train many professional athletes.

Tobey is excited to be part of the Golden Bear Family!