Mike Lapper

After retiring from playing, he joined the Columbus Crew's front office as the Director of Soccer Business Development, which focuses on the growth of the Crew's camps, clinics and soccer academies. During the 2005, season, he officially joined the coaching staff. Following the 2013 MLS season, Lapper parted ways with the Crew and became a member of the West Virginia University men's soccer staff. In 2019, he was the New England Revolution's interim manager after Brad Friedel was fired. Lapper now lives in New Albany with his wife and two sons. He started a power washing business and is very active in the local community.