ABout Us
CAPS FIELDHOUSE MISSION STATEMENT
At CAPS Fieldhouse, our goal is to provide Northeast Ohio with the opportunity to enjoy their passion and culture of sports, physical fitness, and entertainment, in a family-friendly environment. With 80,000 square feet of space suitable to multiple field sports, performance training, and organization rentals, we accommodate, train, and facilitate the goals of all athletes from beginner to pro.
Our management and staff take pride in delivering stellar customer service and offering the most personalized experience. We are committed to understanding and helping our customers achieve their fitness and or event goals.
CAPS FIELDHOUSE IS LOCATED on the towpath trailway in beautiful Valley View, Ohio, a robust business-friendly community nestled in the scenic Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The revitalized Towpath Trail provides excellent walking and biking opportunities for visitors
Centrally located between the West and East sides of Cleveland < 10 MIN TO OHIO I-77 and 10 MIN TO OHIO I-480
< 5 MIN TO ROCKSIDE RD in Independence, Ohio that is host to many RESTAURANTS, HOTELS, and retail stores.
Climate controlled and open year round for a variety of sports and or activities.
One of the largest privately owned full size sports fields in Northeastern Ohio. State of the art turf surface with regular sanitation and grooming maintenance in place. VERSATILE FIELD CONFIGURATIONS from a Full 11 v 11 soccer field, to half fields, third fields, and ¼ fields.
Full Fitness center with Strength and conditioning equipment.
Private, small group, and open field training opportunities in a variety of sports.
Preschool sports classes available.
Senior daytime Softball programs.
A “go to” facility for many local professional athletes to develop and train.
TOP LEVEL COACHES/ INSTRUCTORS FOR A VARIETY OF SPORTS
Committed to helping individuals and teams reach their sporting dreams and goals.
Field space can be utilized for events other than sports. For example, tournaments, casual weddings, group outings, reunions, corporate trade shows, Birthday parties, etc…
Versatile field sizes offer FLEXIBLE RENTAL OPTIONS depending on the size needed for a rental.
Meeting and or party room available to add on to the field rental.
Rental contracts created to meet the needs of the customer.
Our Staff
MIKE SWEENEY
Managing partner
MIKE SWEENEY
Managing partner
GRACE SWEENEY
General Manager
GRACE SWEENEY
General Manager
Grace was born in Poland, but grew up in the Cleveland Slavic Village area. She married Mike in 1987, and they have one grown son, Ryan. Together they started their first business, All Star Soccer Camps, and built at least 4 other soccer related businesses over the years. They reside in Independence, Ohio and love to spend time with Family and Travel whenever possible.
JOEL SANTIAGO
Director of Coachin
JOEL SANTIAGO
Director of Coachin
In the US Joel worked for NY Red Bulls and for the biggest youth club in NY state before moving to Cleveland. Before soccer Joel worked several years in the film industry as an assistant director and had soccer as a hobby. Nowadays soccer is again the job and Film is the hobby.
Joel speaks 8 languages which is extremely useful when communicating with his cat, Bunny.
JULIA BALODIS
CAPS Administrator
JULIA BALODIS
CAPS Administrator
Julia attended college at Cleveland State University graduating with a major in Graphic Design and Minor in Marketing. While there she was the vice president of AIGA and travelled to Paris, then the UAE visiting Dubai & Abu Dhabi to learn and gain experience/exposure with international business and marketing. Upon her return she coached soccer for Holy Name and Lakewood High Schools and worked at the Cleveland State Recreation Center in the marketing department (required certificates in first aid, CPR and AED).
Her hobbies include snowboarding the mountains of Colorado, 4-wheeling sand dunes of Abu Dhabi, spending new years in Paris and attending the total solar eclipse gathering in the deserts of Oregon. Until her next adventure her and her husband are creating their own sports team. So far they have 2 boys ages 1.5 years and 5 months who they live for. She cannot wait to share and create new experiences with them and the people she has the pleasure to work with.
KAROL BORYKA
Director of Soccer
KAROL BORYKA
Director of Soccer
RYAN SWEENEY
Merchandise manager
RYAN SWEENEY
Merchandise manager
Organization. Having played for caps for 16 years growing up and now coaching for the club for 15 years, it’s almost like he’s part of the family. During his time with the organization he has both played, coached, and studied over- seas with multiple caps teams and coaching organizations. He played College soccer at both Tri-c and Heidelberg before earning his psychology degree from Cleveland State University. While not at work, Ryan stays active in our men’s and coed CAPS Fieldhouse leagues.
Benjamin Lacerna
Assistant Manager
Benjamin Lacerna
Assistant Manager
Along with managing sports, he also loves to stay active playing those sports as well. Being a natural athlete, he is willing to play soccer, football, basketball, and just about any other type of sport that involves focus and strategy. As long as he’s having fun with the people around him, he is willing to try any sport that challenges his competitiveness. While playing at the Fieldhouse, he wants to make sure everyone has just as much fun as him.