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.
Luke Baxter - Director of Goalkeeping
baxter@soccerfortcollins.org
Education
B.A. Health & Human Performance and Psychology
UEFA B License
USSF D License
Coaching Experience
11 years- college, club, high school
About Luke
Luke's hobbies include soccer, boxing and spending time with his family. His favorite soccer team is Arsenal FC and his favorite vacation destination is Clearwater, Florida.
ARSENAL CO ANNOUNCES 2019-2020 COACHING STAFF
In anticipation of another successful year, Arsenal Colorado is excited to announce our Coaching Staff for the upcoming season. If you have questions please feel free to contact Dave Shaffer.
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 CARLSON: 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!
AMINADAB DELGADO: TEAM COACH & STAFF TRAINER
Education
USSF B License
B.A. Communications - Texas A&M
Coaching Experience
14 years - High School, Club, National, Professional (Costa Rica - Central America)
About Aminadab
Mina's hobbies include photography, playing guitar, hiking and traveling abroad. His favorite soccer teams are Pumas-UNAM, FC Barcelona and Manchester United. His favorite vacation spots are Costa Rica, Playa del Carmen and Europe.
CHRIS DRYSDALE: TEAM COACH
Education
USSF D License
B.S. Electrical Engineering - McGill University, M.D. Georgetown University School of Medicine.
Coaching Experience
14 years- recreational, competitive
About Chris
Chris' hobbies include soccer, soccer and soccer. His favorite soccer team is FC Barcelona. His favorite vacation spot is anywhere and anytime! His next dream is to learn how to sail.
Jaime u 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.
eric fanning: TEAM COACH
Education
USSF C License, NSCAA GK lll
B.S. Human Development and Family Studies, MA Counseling and Career Development
Coaching Experience
10 years Arsenal Colorado
1 year Westside Timbers
About Eric
Eric is a Fort Collins native and produt of the club. He is a Seattle Sounders superfan. His hobbies include running half-marathons on occasion and spending as much time outdoors as possible
Mindy Geraets: team coach
Education
USSF D License
M.S. Nurse Practitioner - UNC, Greeley
Coaching Experience
11 years- Rec, PDL, Competitive
About Mindy
Mindy likes to spend her free time playing soccer, golf and practiving photography
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.
jim hayes: Team Coach
Education
NSCAA Advanced National Diploma, USSF D License
B.S. Engineering- University of Illinois
Coaching Experience
18 years- Arsenal Colorado
About Jim
He enjoys skiing, fly fishing, gardening and reading. His favorite soccer teams include FC Bayern Munich and the Colorado Rapids. His favorite place to vacation is Steamboat Springs.
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
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.
COURTNEY MACK: TEAM COACH
Education
USSF D License
Currently studing Chemical and Biological Engineering - Colorado State University
Coaching Experience
3 years- club
About Courtney
Courtney grew up in Albuquerque, NM, and enjoys spending her free time hiking, playing soccer and golf.
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.
monica peterson: team coach
Education
B.A. Agricultural Business - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Coaching Experience
4 years- competitive
About Monica
Monica is a real estate broker and investor. She is happiest when she is with her family, backpacking or out on the soccer field!
ryan rosero: team coach
Education
USSF D License
B.S. Biosystems Engineering - Michigan State University
Coaching Experience
11 years- club and recreational
About Ryan
Ryan grew up in Michigan and enjoys spending his free time rock climbing when hes not on the field coaching or playing.
jake roark: team coach
Education
USSF D License
Coaching Experience
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.
Josh Saunders: team coach
Education
NSCAA Premier Diploma
General Studies - Colorado State University
Coaching Experience
19 years- competitive, high school
About Josh
Josh enjoys hiking, biking and skiing in his free time. His favorite teams are the USMNT, Arsenal FC and the Colorado Rapids. His favorite vacation spot is WhiteStone, VA.
Austin scalf: TEAM COACH
Education
B.S. Computer Engineering and B.S. 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.
corey schibler: team coach
Education
USSF E License
Coaching Experience
9 years - recreational, Arsenal
About Corey
Corey likes to camp in the summertime and hit the slopes in the winter with his wife and three daughters. He never misses a Broncos game and enjoys watching the Colorado Avalanche. His favorite soccer team is the U.S. National Team!
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.
heather sMITH: team coach
Education
USSF D License
B.S. Nursing
Coaching Experience
12 years - Club, intermediate, recreational
About Heather
Heather enjoys watching soccer, shopping and Starbucks. Her favorite soccer teams are FC Barcelona, the U.S. National Team and any team her kids are playing on. She likes vacationing where there's a beach!
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.
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
BA 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.
matthew whilhem: TEAM COACH
Education
Currently studying Clinical/Counseling Psychology - Colorado State University
Coaching Experience
4 years - club & high school
About Matt
Matt is originally from Texas and has played for Arsenal Academy since U11. He loves spending time with friends and playing & coaching soccer.
kim whisenant: TEAM COACh
Education
USSF A License
NSCAA Premier Diploma
B.A. Communications - North Carolina State University
Coaching Experience
30 years - Club & High school
About Kim
Kim played 4 years Division 1 and played 3 years in the WPSL
taylor whiteE: TEAM COACH
Education
Grassroots 9v9
Currently studying English, Spanish and Business - Colorado State University
Coaching Experience
1st year coaching with Arsenal!
About Taylor
Taylor enjoys spending time with her fmaily and friends, reading, writing, playing soccer, running and being outside.
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.