coaching directory
Dave Shaffer - Technical Director
shaffer@soccerfortcollins.org
Education
USSF A License, NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
B.A. History- Colorado State University
Coaching Experience
30+ years- 10 High School, 20 Club
About Dave
His favorite team is the one he is coaching at the time. His hobbies include backpacking and spending time with family. His favorite place to vacation is anywhere in the mountain wilderness!
Jayme Beamer-Halsey - Director of Coaching / Girls Recreational
beamer@soccerfortcollins.org
Education
NSCAA Premier Diploma, USSF B License, USSF National Youth License, TOPSoccer, NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma
B.A. Communications - George Mason
Coaching Experience
23 years- college, ODP, club, high school
About Jayme
Jayme's hobbies include paddle boarding, hiking, and watching her two kids enjoy the things they love and seeing them laugh. Her favorite soccer team of all time is the 1999 U.S. Women's National Team. Her favorite vacation spot is Vieques, Puerto Rico.
Luis Dominguez Jr - Director of Coaching /Boys Competitive
dominguezjr@soccerfortcollins.org
Education
USSF National B License, NSCAA National Diploma
B.A. International Business- University of Evansville
Coaching Experience
10 years- Club, High School, ODP
About Luis
Luis enjoys soccer and golf. His favorite professional club is Barcelona.
Kris Banghart - Director of Coaching / Boys Rec
banghart@soccerfortcollins.org
Education
B.A. Communications
Advanced National Diploma
USSF D License
Coaching Experience
About Kris
Kris is hallily married to his wife and are blessed with three children. Kris enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, training for triatholon's and spending time with friends.
Peter Nash - Director of Coaching / Competitive Girls
Education
USSF National A License, NSCAA Advanced National
B.A. Business Administration - St. Norbert College
Coaching Experience
18 years- Div. 1 college, club, high school
About Peter
Peter enjoys music, sports, the mountains, traveling and doing pretty much anything active outdoors.
Philip Cooper - Director of Coaching / Girls Competitive
cooper@soccerfortcollins.org
Education
United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma
USSF D License
Coaching Experience
15+ years
About Phil
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Sean Elvert- Director of Goalkeeping
elvert@soccerfortcollins.org
Education
B.A. Sports Management and M.A. Business Administration - Loras College
Advanced National Diploma
Level 1 & 2 Goalkeepr Diploma
Coaching Experience
5 years - college and club
About Sean
Sean is enjoying his recent move to Colorado and taking advantage of the outdoor activities and opportunities the area provides.
sean ackerman: TEAM COACH
Education
Coaching Experience
About Sean
Travis baugh: team coach
Education
USSF D License
B.S. Electrical Engineering - CU
Coaching Experience
13 years- PDL and recreational
About Travis
Travis' hobbies include cycling and watching Tour de France and skiing. His favorite soccer teams are Arsenal FC, MNT and Colorado Rapids. His favorite vacation spot is Winter Park.
DENNIS BROOKS: TEAM COACH
Education
USSF D License
Coaching Experience
12 years - rec, PDL, competitive
About Dennis
Dennis enjoys camping and fishing in his free time. His favorite soccer teams are Manchester United and whichever Arsenal Colorado team he is currently coaching. His favorite place to vacation is Steamboat Lake.
HANNAH Dominguez: TEAM COACH
Education
USSF D License
B.A. Art Education - Emporia State University
M.S. Educational Technology - University of Central Missouri
Coaching Experience
Competitive, collegiate, high school, ODP
About Hannah
Hannah is a full-time art teacher at Webber Middle School. In her free time she enjoys golfing, being with friends & family, and raising her Great Dane, Messi!
Jaime Soto-chavarria: team coach
Education
Studying Nursing - Front Range Community College
Coaching Experience
About Jaime
Brian donovon: Team Coach
Education
B.S. Kinesiology & B.A. Psychology
Coaching Experience
2 years - PDL & competitive
About Brian
Brian enjoys spending his freetime outdoors and coaching. He was a personal trainer for over 20 years, played college football & ran track and UNC and boxed professionally for 5 year.
MIKE GRIFFITH: TEAM COACH
Education
USSF D License
B.S. Electrical Engineering - Duke University
Coaching Experience
11 years- PDL and recreational
About Mike
Mike's likes to spend his spare time playing soccer, skiing, running, and hiking with his wife and kids. His Favorite professional club is Arsenal FC.
kyle hancock: team coach
Education
NSCAA National Diploma
B.A. & M.A. Public Health- University of Kentucky
Coaching Experience
2 years- club
About Kyle
Kyle is originally from Kentucky and a current PhD student at CSU in occupational health and safety. His hobbies include backpacking, running and biking.
Nancy hough: TEAM COACH
Education
USSF D License
Grassroots 4v4, 9v9 and 11v11 Coaching License
B.S. Human Development and Family Studies - Criminal Justice Certificate
Master of Arts Counseling with Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
Coaching Experience
8 years
About Nancy
Nancy has been playing soccer for 25 years in the FCSC women's soccer league.
neil johnson: Team coach
Education
Bachelor of Education and Juris Doctor Law Degree University of Nebraska College of Law
Coaching Experience
6 years
About Neil
Neil just recently moved to Fort Colins after over 30 years of practicing law and playing soccer in Kansas City. Now, he works as an Assistant Legal Counsel and is a lifelong student and fan of the game!
BRAD KAYE: TEAM COACH
Education
USSF C License
Ph.D. candidate Media Communication, M.A. Psychology (Denver), M.A. Communication Studies, B.A. Psychology, B.A. Political Science - Colorado State University
Coaching Experience
20 years club
About Brad
Brad's hobbies include movies, reading, writing and video games. His favorite soccer teams are Heart of Midlothian and Toronto FC. His favorite place to be is home!
FRED LONG: TEAM COACH
Education
B.A. Political Science & History - Gonzaga University
J.D. - University of Wyoming College of Law
Coaching Experience
2 years - recreational, competitive
About Fred
Fred enjoys spending his free time hiking, skiing and fishing. He great up playing soccer and still plays on a club team.
erich neubert: team coach
Education
USSF D License, NSCAA Advanced National, NSCAA National Youth, NSCAA National Goalkeeper, AYSO C Badge
Associates- Architecture
Coaching Experience
38 years- recreational, high school, club
About Erich
Erich's hobbies include anything outdoors. His favorite soccer teams are the U.S. National Teams, Bayern Munich and the German National Team. His favorite place to vacation is Alaska.
Brandon rolph: TEAM COACH
Education
B.A. Elementary Education
Coaching Experience
15+ years - club and recreational
About Brandon
Brandon has been teaching and coaching kids in Norther Colorado for 10 years. He enjoys developing a love for the game and helping kids reach their full potential on the field.
todd romero: team coach
Education
USSF C License
B.A. Business - University of Nebraska
Culinary Arts - Art Institute of America
Coaching Experience
10 years- recreational, PDL, competitive
About Todd
Todd enjoys road biking, camping, golfing and anything outdoors. His favorite soccer teams are Manchester City and FC Barcelona.
Chris Rosazza: Team Coach
Education
USSF C License, NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
M.A. Special Education - University of Northern Colorado
B.A. History - Colorado State University
Coaching Experience
20 years - Club, recreational, high school, USAFA
2 years - Camp Director USAFA, 3 years - Junior Academy Director
About Chris
Chris' hobbies include hanging out with his family, road and mountain biking, and relaxing. His favorite soccer teams are Liverpool FC, the US National Team, and the German National Team.
andy ross: team coach
Education
USSF D License, NSCAA Advanced Youth National
B.A. & M.A. Physical Therapy - Northern Arizona University
Coaching Experience
30+ years competitive, recreational
About Andy
Andy enjoys biking, hiking, and snow shoeing. His favorite soccer team is FC Barcelona and any Arsenal Colorado team. His favorite vacation spot is anywhere in the mountains.
mike rudd: team coach
Education
USSF D License
Masters in Computer Science - Bowling Green State University
Coaching Experience
16+ years - recreational and competitive
About Mike
Mike enjoys watching soccer, his favorite team is the Colorado Rapids and his favorite vacation spot is Florida.
Austin scalf: TEAM COACH
Education
B.S. Computer Engineering and Applied Mathematics
USSF D License
Coaching Experience
5 years- club, rec, high school
About Austin
Austin enjoys climbing, kayaking, skiing, and anything outdoors. this favorite teams are Arsenal, USWNT, and Dortmund.
tracy tate: team coach & staff trainer
Education
USSF B License, NSCAA Premier Diploma
M.S. Anatomy, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine- Colorado State University
Coaching Experience
18 years Arsenal Colorado, 2 years ODP
2009 CSA Girls Advanced Coach of the Year
About Tracy
Tracy enjoys playing soccer and golf. His favorite soccer team is the U.S. Men's National Team. And his favorite vacation spot is Costa Rica!
cristi thomas: tops director
Education
USSF D License, Ohio High Schools Coaching License, TOPSoccer
B.S. Behavioral Science - Metro State
Coaching Experience
15 years Club (7 with Arsenal Colorado), 8 years high school, 3 years TOPSoccer
About Cristi
Cristi's hobbies include watching, coaching and playing soccer, traveling, hanging out with her kid, and beating her husband at Scrabble or any other game. Her favorite soccer team is DC United and her favorite vacation spot is a sandy beach in Mexico.
bob toth: team coach
Education
USSF E License
Bellvue Community College, Renton Vocational Institute
Coaching Experience
3 years competitive, 6 years recreational
About Bob
Bob's hobbies include anything with his family: RV camping, soccer and keeping up with his kids on the slopes. His favorite soccer team is the Seattle Sounders. His favorite place to vacation is Disney or anywhere tropical.
MATT VANNICE: TEAM COACH
Education
USSF National C License
M.A. Special Education - University of Northern Colorado
Coaching Experience
5 years- recreational, intermediate, competitive
2 years - Colorado ODP
About Matt
Matt is a husband, father, and educator.
adrian veliz-smith: TEAM COACH
Education
11v11 course
Grade 8 referee
Coaching Experience
2 years- club
About Adrian
Adrian loves soccer and enjoys spending time hiking and paddle boarding with his dog.
paige weiman: team coach
Education
Currently studying Biomedical Science and Gerontology - Colorado State University
Coaching Experience
1st year coaching with Arsenal!
About Paige
Paige enjoys spending her free time playing soccer, rock climbing, hiking and moutain biking.
jonathan wayne: team coach
Education
USSF D License
B.A. Hons Business Degree - University of Huddersfield, England
Coaching Experience
3 years competitive & recreational
About Jonathan
Jonathan's hobbies include soccer, mountain biking, squash and snow boarding. His favorite soccer team is Leeds United and is favorite place to relax is Winter Park.
ROb Weappa: team coach & staff trainer
Education
USSF C License, NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
Sports Marketing- University of Wyoming
Coaching Experience
1984-1987 Rapid City Soccer Association, 2010 Storm Soccer, 1998-present Arsenal Colorado
About Rob
daniel weiss: team coach
Education
USSF D License
Coaching Experience
12 years Club, intermediate and recreational
About Dan
Dan was born and raised in Fort Collins. In his free time, Dan enjoys being active and spending time outside with all of his friends, family and animals.
jeff willey: TEAM COACH
Education
USSF D License
B.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering, Public Policy - Carnegie Mellon University
Coaching Experience
9 years - Club, PDL & recreational
About Jeff
Jeff enjoys spending his spare time skiing, distance running, and traveling with his wife and children, His favorite professional club is Tottenham.