Amy Dunlap

Bio

For more than three decades, Amy Dunlap has built one of the premier girls soccer programs in Ohio and the nation. Since arriving at Indian Hill in 1995, Coach Dunlap has established a culture of excellence defined by competitive success, academic achievement, outstanding character, and lifelong relationships.

Widely respected as one of the nation's elite high school soccer coaches, Dunlap has guided generations of Braves while developing a program recognized for its consistency, sportsmanship, and commitment to educational athletics.

A Tradition of Excellence

Coach Dunlap's impact on Indian Hill Girls Soccer is reflected in one of the most accomplished coaching resumes in Ohio high school athletics.

Under her leadership, the Braves have captured:

• 15 District Championships

• 7 Regional Championships

• 2 OHSAA State Championships

• 12 Cincinnati Hills League Championships

• More than 40 student-athletes who have continued their soccer careers at the collegiate level

Beyond championships, Indian Hill Girls Soccer has become synonymous with sustained excellence, competing for league, district, regional, and state honors year after year.

Nationally Recognized Leadership

Coach Dunlap's remarkable success has earned recognition at every level of the profession.

Her honors include:

• United Soccer Coaches National Coach of the Year (2025)

• NFHS National Coach of the Year (2017)

• United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) Regional Coach of the Year (2001, 2016, 2017)

• Ohio All-State Coach of the Year (2001, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2025)

• Southwest Ohio Coach of the Year (10-time recipient)

• Cincinnati Hills League Coach of the Year (9-time recipient)

These accolades reflect not only victories on the field but also the culture of excellence she has cultivated throughout her career.

Athletic and Academic Background

A Cincinnati native, Coach Dunlap graduated from Turpin High School, where she excelled in soccer, track and field, and synchronized swimming.

She continued her soccer career at the University of Virginia, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics before completing a Master of Teaching degree.

In addition to coaching, Coach Dunlap serves Indian Hill as a dedicated Mathematics Teacher, reinforcing her belief that education and athletics work together to prepare students for success.

Coaching Journey

Coach Dunlap began her coaching career in 1995 and also coached with CUP (Cincinnati United Premier Soccer Club) through 2007, helping develop many of the region's top young players before they reached the high school level.

Her decades of experience have made her one of the most respected teachers of the game in Ohio.

Coaching Philosophy

Coach Dunlap believes that high school athletics provide opportunities to teach lessons that extend far beyond wins and losses. Every practice, game, and season becomes an opportunity to develop resilient, confident young women who are prepared to lead in college and throughout life.

Her program emphasizes:

• Commitment to team over self

• Competitive excellence with humility

• Accountability and responsibility

• Leadership through service

• Continuous improvement

While championships are celebrated, Coach Dunlap believes the greatest measure of success is watching former players grow into successful adults who continue to value teamwork, discipline, and lifelong learning.

The Indian Hill Difference

Coach Dunlap believes Indian Hill provides an exceptional environment for student-athletes.

The community's commitment to academic excellence, family support, and educational-based athletics allows students to pursue success both in the classroom and on the soccer field.

The result is a culture where athletes are challenged to become the very best versions of themselves while representing something much larger than themselves.

Building More Than Soccer Players

Throughout her career, Coach Dunlap has never viewed success solely through the lens of championships.

Her greatest accomplishment has been helping young women discover confidence, resilience, leadership, and lifelong friendships through the game of soccer.

More than 40 former Braves have continued playing collegiately, but countless others have carried the lessons learned in the Indian Hill program into careers, families, and communities across the country.

Beyond the Sidelines

Away from the soccer field, Coach Dunlap enjoys spending time with family and friends and relaxing at the beach whenever she has the opportunity.

Quick Hits

• Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio

• Favorite Team: U.S. Women's National Team

• Favorite Athlete Growing Up: Pelé

• Favorite Movie: Top Gun

• Favorite Vacation Destination: Any tropical beach

• Favorite Hobby: Spending time with family and friends at the beach

Rapid Fire

• Morning or Night? Morning

• Beach or Mountains? Beach

• Dogs or Cats? Dogs

• Coffee or Tea? Tea

• Sweet or Salty? Sweet

• Nike or Adidas? Nike

• Summer or Winter? Summer

• Golf or Pickleball? Pickleball

• Win a Championship or Coach an All-American? Win a Championship