Tim Geltz is an American soccer player and coach who played professionally in the USISL A-League, with the US National Team and internationally.
Geltz graduated from Bishop Moore High School in Orlando, Florida. Geltz was a four-time All State as well as a 1988 Parade Magazine High School All American and 1988 NSCAA High School All American soccer player.Geltz Named All-american He also played for the United States men's national under-20 soccer team in 1987 and 1988.B-Moore's Geltz Picked For Soccer Tour In 1994, Bishop Moore inducted Geltz into its Hall of Fame.Bishop Moore Hall of Fame: Tim Geltz Geltz attended the University of South Florida, playing on the men's soccer team from 1988 to 1991.
In 1992, Geltz turned professional with the Orlando Lions of the USISL.1st-half Goals, Russ' 8 Saves Lead Lions Over Boca Raton In 1994, he moved to the Cocoa Expos. In 1996, Geltz joined the Jacksonville Cyclones. In 1997, he began the season with the Orlando Sundogs but moved to the Nashville Metros at midseason. In 1998, he returned to Florida where he began playing for the Jacksonville Cyclones, then finished the season with the Orlando Nighthawks. In 1999, he ended his career with the Central Florida Kraze.
Geltz spent time playing and training internationally in the 1990's with stints in Argentina (Boca Juniors), France (L'Orient) and Germany (Frankfurt).
His coaching experience includes high school, college (Rollins College) and ECNL coaching.
Geltz founded and coached the NPSL team Kraze United with Joe Avallone, Didier Menard and Ray Collado.
He is a founding member of what is now Florida Kraze Krush, founding Kraze Krush with Joe Avallone in the early 2000s. He holds multiple US Soccer coaching licenses and continues to coach high level teams.
Geltz is the older brother of Amy Geltz, who played in the W-League.
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