Larry Atkinson marks 300th career win as Ontario girls soccer program extends Richland County dominance
The milestone victory over Madison underscores two decades of institutional stability and sustained success for the Ontario Warriors, with digital record-keeping confirming the head coach’s historic tally.
Ontario girls soccer coach Larry Atkinson secured his 300th career victory on 25 August 2026, guiding his team to a 2-0 win over Madison in a nonconference Richland County rivalry match. The result, achieved just two games into his 21st season as head coach, brings his overall record to 300 wins, 81 losses, and 30 draws.
The confirmation of the milestone highlighted a modern administrative challenge within the program. While Atkinson traditionally maintains a manual notebook of his season records, his son and assistant coach, Greg Atkinson, utilises a digital spreadsheet to track game-by-game statistics. It was Greg’s digital records that were used to verify the exact win count, superseding the head coach’s manual notes.
Atkinson, who took over the program in 2006, has built one of the most successful teams in the region. Under his leadership, Ontario has secured nine league championships, nine district titles, and three regional crowns, including a state runner-up finish in 2012. The program’s consistency is reflected in an average of more than 14 victories per season over two decades.
The coaching staff has been central to this institutional stability. Greg Atkinson has served as assistant coach for 16 years, while Stacy Seif has been with the staff for six years. A new addition, Addison Sandru, joined the team this year. Atkinson noted that the staff’s belief in the program’s goals was integral to sharing in the accomplishment.
Reflecting on the achievement, Atkinson acknowledged the rarity of such longevity in the current coaching landscape. He stated that while the milestone is significant, his primary focus remains on preparing players for the next phase of their lives by teaching them to deal with adversity and compete at their highest level.
The victory over Madison serves as a reaffirmation of the program’s standing in Ohio high school soccer. Atkinson emphasised that the program is viewed as a benchmark by many in the state, a status maintained through a culture that prioritises enjoyment, teamwork, and institutional support over the wins themselves.
