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Dave Shaffer

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!

 

Avery Ball - Director of Coaching / U11-U12 Competitive Boys & Girls
ball@soccerfortcollins.org

Education

Associate's Degree

USSF D License

Coaching Experience

8+ years, Coach of the Year 2020, club

About Avery

Avery has played soccer for 24 years all around the world. Outdoor activities, hiking, trail running, snowboarding, kayaking, backpacking, mountain biking, is how he recharges. Passionate about helping change lives for the better.


Jayme HalseyJayme Beamer-Halsey - Director of Coaching / U13 - U19 Competitive Girls
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.

 

Mary Casson - Director of Coaching / Recreational & PDL Boys & Girls
casson@soccerfortcollins.org

Education

Heath and Exercise Science at CSU

Grassroots & USSF E License

Coaching Experience

8 Years of Head Coach in Developmental Leagues

5 Years at Arsenal - Home & Travel PDL

About Mary

When not on the soccer field, Mary loves to go kayaking, hiking or working out in any way! Halloween is my favorite holiday. Her favorite teams to watch are Manchester City or the USWNT!

 

Kris BanghartPhilip Cooper - Director of Coaching / Girls Competitive
cooper@soccerfortcollins.org

Education

United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma

USSF D License 

Coaching Experience

15+ years

About Phil

 

Trey Harrington - Director of Goalkeeping
harrington@soccerfortcollins.org

Education

USSF A License

USSF National Youth License

NSCAA National Goalkeeper License

Coaching Experience

24+ years - Youth, ODP, College, Professional

About Trey

Trey is from Cheyenne Wyoming, graduated from the University of Evansville, IN (Bachelor of Education). From 1990-1992, he was part of the U.S. Olympic team qualification squad. He played professionally for the Colorado Foxes.  He loves the outdoors, and is married and has a son.

 

Peter Nash - Director of Coaching / U13 - U19 Competitive Boys
nash@soccerfortcollins.org

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.

 

 

MATT ANDERSON: TEAM COACH

Education

B.A. Political Science

Coaching Experience

7 years

About Matt

Matt grew up playing soccer for Arsenal, played for 4 years at Adams State University, and then played for 4 years in Ireland, Iceland, and Germany. 

 

 

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.

 

steve Delphy: Team Coach                    

Benjamin, JeffEducation

B.A. Chemistry
Masters of Business Administration
U.S. Soccer Grassroots 11v11

Coaching Experience

20+ years - recreational & competitive

About Steve

Steve enjoys outdoor activities such as mountain bike riding, hiking, and skiing. He also enjoys spending time with family and friends, and restoring his 1955 Ford vintage car.

 

 

BRIAN DONOVON: TEAM COACH                    

Benjamin, JeffEducation

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.

 

Jorge garza: TEAM COACH

Benjamin, JeffEducation

 

Coaching Experience

 

About Jorge

 

 

 

 

 

 

nick holley: TEAM COACH

Education

USSF D License

B.S. Mathematics and Masters in Education

Coaching Experience

10 years - high school
10 years club

About Kyle

Nick has 3 kids who all play competitive soccer, soccer is a huge part of the Holley family. In his downtime, Nick enjoys mountain biking and skiing.

 

 

neil johnson: Team coach

Education

B.A. in Music Education – Univ. of Nebraska Lincoln

J.D. – Univ. of Nebraska College of Law

Coaching Experience

7 years, including 1 year with Arsenal

About Neil

Neil was the captain of his high school and college teams. While practicing law in Kansas City, he played on competitive men’s teams, coached, refereed, attended coaching clinics, and was team admin for both his kids’ club teams. He moved to Fort Collins in 2018, is now an attorney for UNC, and is in his second year coaching with Arsenal, working toward his D license. Neil enjoys all things Colorado, including skiing, hiking, biking, playing trumpet in a local community orchestra, and playing soccer in Arsenal adult leagues.

 

Kael JOHNSON: TEAM COACH

Education

Senior at CSU working toward bachelor’s in computer science and Applied Math.

Coaching Experience

One year coaching with Arsenal. 15 years playing.

About Kael

15 years playing soccer, including 10 years of club soccer that included playing with a division one regional team. Captain of Blue Valley North varsity soccer team in 2017-2018 in Leawood, KS. Loves kids and coaching and is very excited to continue coaching with Arsenal.

 

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.

 

MURRAY OLIVER: TEAM COACH

Education

USSF B License (completing May 2022)

National Youth License

USC Goalkeeping Level 1

M.A. Sports Coaching, University of Northern Colorado

Coaching Experience

CSU Volunteer Assistant, 2019 - Current

7 Years Youth Competitive

About Murray

Murray has been on CSU faculty for 14 years. He is married to Tiffany and they have two girls, Grace and Kate.

 

 

MARTIN PARK: TEAM COACH

Education

USSF D License

Coaching Experience

7 years recreational, 1 year competitive

About Martin

Martin loves Tottenham, camping, hiking, swimming, disc golf, golf, skiing, biking, and spending time with his family.

 

 

 

 

BESS PERKINS: TEAM COACH

Education

 

Coaching Experience

 

About Bess

 

 

 

 

 

Everton Prado: TEAM COACH

Education

B.S. Information Technology

Coaching Experience

UNC Women's Assistant Coach, Haiti National Team Assistant Coach, Westminster College Men's Assistant Coach

About Rudy

Everton loves martial arts and is a black belt. He also loves to travel the world!

 

 

RUDY RIVERA: TEAM COACH

Education

B.S. Kinesiology - University of Texas

Coaching Experience

8+ years recreational & competitive

About Rudy

Rudy loves watching and playing sports for fun. He is married to his high school sweetheart and they're about to celebrate their 25th anniversary. He loves helping people maximize their dreams and abilities and buildilng teams and communities. His interests vary from architecture, design, tech, sports, travel, gardening, and culture.

 

 

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.

 

 

CYRUS SALEHI: TEAM COACH

Education

USSF D License

B.A Psychology

Coaching Experience

 20 years of club and high school

About Cyrus

Cyrus enjoys movies, cooking, traveling and is an avid Chelsea FC fan.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

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.

 

 

jonathan wayne: team coach

Education

USSF C License

B.A. Hons Business Degree - University of Huddersfield, England

Coaching Experience

8 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.

 

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.

 

 

 

CODY WELLMAN: TEAM COACH

Education

 

Coaching Experience

 

About Cody