Head Coach
Mike Golden

Mike Golden is beginning his fourth 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 18 years as a head coach, Mike Golden has compiled an overall record of 162-55.

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 junior year at The Ohio State University. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf and pick-up basketball.

Coach Cutler is a 1994 graduate of Jonathan Alder High School. At Jonathan Alder, he was named first 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 has recently added a master's degree from Marygrove College in Detroit, Michigan. He is currently a physical education teacher at Greensview Elementary School. Joel and his wife Elaine currently reside in Upper Arlington.

Dan Dupler

Coach Dupler returned to the Golden Year football program last year. He is a graduate of Upper Arlington High School and former football player under Marv Moorehead. He was part of the Golden Bear coaching staff from 1967-1983 and 1996-2001, including the 2000 State Championship team. He has also coached football at Bishop Watterson High School, West High School, East High School, and Grove City High School. He received an undergraduate degree in 1971 and a master's degree in 1998 from The Ohio State University. In addition to Upper Arlington football, he is currently the head swim coach and track coach at East High School. Dan and his wife, Lara, have four children: Kate, Laine, Tony and Jamie.

Coach Fine is a 1993 graduate of Tippecanoe High School. He graduated from Ohio University in 1998, where he received a varsity letter as a member of the football team. In 2003, he received his Master’s Degree from Cambridge College in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Jason currently teaches 7th grade science at Jones Middle school and he has also coached football at Urbana University. He currently lives in Upper Arlington with his wife, Meredith and two daughters, Madeline and Amelia.

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.

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.

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.

Brian Coleman was born and raised in Cuyahoga Falls Ohio. As a four year starter on the Black Tiger football team he was a part of three conference championships. In addition, he was an All American his senior year, a two time All Ohio selection and Bigger Faster Stronger magazine named him "the nation's strongest football player". He also was an all state performer in both wrestling and track. He then attended Syracuse University on a full athletic scholarship. As a three year lettermen and two year starter at defensive tackle for the Orangemen he was a part of three Big East Championships, two BCS bowl bids and played in the Gator, Liberty, Fiesta, and Orange Bowls. In addition, his senior year he was named an All Big East defensive lineman and received his degree in Physical Education. Upon graduation from Syracuse in 2000, he began teaching and coaching at Macedonia Nordonia High School. While working as Head Strength Coach and Assistant Football, Wrestling and Track coach he has 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 Runner Up Team. Brian began working at UAHS in December 2007, where he is in charge of all facets of athletic development for all of the varsity and club sports.