For the fourth year in a row, Ravenscroft's student-led fundraising team for Crucial Catch has been recognized as the top fundraising school in the nation, exceeding their goal of $30,000 by more than $6,000, and once again winning the prestigious Pink Cleat Award.
Jordy Baende is a Ravenscroft alum from the class of 2014 and originally hails from Belgium, where he was born and raised. He joined the Ravenscroft community in 2012 and was a multi-sport athlete during his time as a student.
Jordy has served as the Head Coach for the JV Boys Soccer team since 2021, where he focuses on developing players’ skills, teamwork, and understanding of the game. In addition, he has been the Assistant Coach for the Varsity Wrestling team since 2022 and served as Assistant Coach for the girls’ JV soccer team in 2021.
His coaching philosophy is simple: putting the athlete first and working hard together as a team. Jordy believes in challenging and supporting each player so they can reach their full potential as leaders and teammates, helping the entire team become the best version of themselves.
Outside of coaching, Jordy is an avid soccer enthusiast. He played for Elon University’s Men’s Club Soccer team all four years and co-founded the Tar Devils SC club, now competing in UPSL Division 1, where he continues to play in the Triangle area.
Yves Michel
Assistant CoachCoach Yves has had the privilege of
Coach Yves has had the privilege of coaching a variety of sports for more than 30 years, guiding athletes from kindergarten through the collegiate level. His coaching experience spans soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, and football. At Ravenscroft, he serves as the Head JV Girls Soccer Coach and Assistant JV Boys Soccer Coach, where he is dedicated to fostering player development, cultivating leadership, and building character while helping student-athletes grow both on and off the field.
