Meet John Arndt

Founder & Head Coach, Troy City WFC

John Arndt is the Founder and Head Coach of Troy City WFC and one of Southeast Michigan’s most respected female player developers. With over a decade of experience across youth, high school, club, and collegiate exposure environments, John has built a reputation for preparing players for the next level through intentional development, mentorship, and strong culture.

His work spans elite youth platforms, high school programs, and college pathways, with a proven track record of players advancing to NAIA and NCAA Division I, II, and III programs.

  • Founder & Head Coach, Troy City WFC (Semi-Professional Women’s Team)

  • Founder & Director, Troy City Soccer Academy, one of Southeast Michigan’s first female-focused training programs

  • Over 10 years of experience developing elite female players

  • Extensive work with players from:

    • ECNL, GA, ECNL-RL, and elite regional leagues

    • High school All-State and All-Region programs

    • Collegiate players returning for summer competition

John is known for building leadership-driven environments, strong team culture, and player-first programs that emphasize accountability and long-term growth.

Coaching Background & Experience

John’s coaching philosophy centers on long-term development over short-term results. His approach prioritizes:

  • Technical and tactical growth

  • Mental resilience and professionalism

  • Leadership development on and off the field

  • Preparation for the demands of college soccer and beyond

A key pillar of his work is collaboration. John works intentionally with youth clubs and college staffs to ensure players continue progressing within their primary environments while gaining valuable exposure and experience.

Player Development Philosophy

Troy City WFC is a semi-professional women’s soccer club based in Southeast Michigan, created to support, develop, and showcase elite female players while working with youth clubs and colleges, not against them.

The club provides a high-level summer competition platform for top high school, collegiate, and post-collegiate players to train and compete in a semi-professional environment. Troy City WFC is designed to complement existing club and college pathways without disrupting primary team commitments.

About Troy City WFC

Player-Centered Model

Troy City WFC operates with a clear, collaborative philosophy:

  • Supports club-developed athletes during the summer months

  • Returns players to their clubs stronger, sharper, and more confident

  • Emphasizes leadership, professionalism, and accountability

  • Maintains open and transparent communication with partner clubs and college staffs

This model ensures players gain meaningful minutes, responsibility, and experience while staying aligned with their long-term development plans.

Partnership with Michigan Development Academy

Michigan Development Academy’s High School Girls programming partners with John Arndt and Troy City WFC to create a clear and intentional pathway for players approaching the collegiate level.

This partnership provides MDA players with:

  • Exposure to college-level standards and expectations

  • Insight into the demands of the next level

  • A structured bridge between youth soccer and collegiate environments

Together, MDA and Troy City WFC work to support players through the critical high school years and into their next stage of development.