Jason Zitzke

Jason Zitzke is a proven player‑development leader with more than 20 years of collegiate coaching experience, known for building competitive, disciplined, and attack‑minded teams at UW‑Parkside. His approach blends technical growth, tactical maturity, and character development, helping athletes reach their highest potential on and off the field.

A UW‑Parkside Hall of Famer, Zitzke has been part of the program’s coaching staff since 1999 and took over as head coach in 2011. Under his leadership, Parkside has remained one of the region’s most respected and consistently successful men’s soccer programs. He guided the Rangers to one of the most historic seasons in school history, capturing both the GLIAC regular‑season and tournament championships, earning an NCAA Tournament berth, and being named GLIAC Coach of the Year. His teams have continued to secure NCAA appearances, conference titles, and recognition for their competitive identity.

Before his coaching career, Zitzke was one of Parkside’s most accomplished players—earning three All‑Region selections, Second Team All‑American honors, and becoming the only athlete in program history drafted into two professional leagues. He later earned a championship ring with the Milwaukee Wave, bringing valuable professional experience and insight back to his coaching.

Zitzke’s coaching is defined by development, discipline, and creative attacking play, consistently producing All‑GLIAC performers and teams known for their strong culture and tactical clarity.

Families can expect a coach who brings elite playing experience, championship‑caliber coaching, and a deep commitment to helping every young athlete grow as a player and a person.