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!
2017/2018 Teams: 2002 Boys Academy, 2000 Girls Academy
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
18 years- college, ODP, club, high school
About Jayme
Jayme's hobbies include paddle boarding, hiking, and watching her 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.
2017/2018 Teams: 2006 Girls Academy, 2007 Girls Academy
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
2017/2018 Teams: 2005 Boys DA, 1999 Girls Academy. 1999 Boys Academy
Tony Mortenson - Director of Coaching / Boys Recreational
mortenson@soccerfortcollins.org
Education
USSF National B License
Coaching Experience
19 years- Recreational, Club, High School, College
2017/2018 Teams: 2006 Boys DA, 2008 Boys Academy
Peter Nash - Director of Coaching / Girls Competitive
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
2017/2018 Teams: 2005 Girls Academy, 2004 Girls Academy
ARSENAL CO ANNOUNCES 2017-2018 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.
:: 2017-2018 Coaching Staff
kris banghart: team coach
Education
Coaching Experience
2017/2018 Team: 2004 Boys DA
Travis baugh: team coach
Education
USSF D License
B.S. Electrical Engineering - CU
Coaching Experience
11 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.
2017/2018 Team: 2007 Girls White
colin beard: team coach
Education
USSF E License
B.S. Design and Merchandising - Colorado State
Coaching Experience
2 years- club and camps
About Colin
Colin's hobbies include soccer, golf, designing and laughing. His favorite soccer teams include Arsenal Colorado and Arsenal FC.
2017/2018 Team: 2006 Boys Blue
jeff benjamin: Team Coach & goalkeeper trainer
Education
USSF B, USSF National Youth License, NSCAA Advanced National, NSCAA National Goalkeeping Diploma, Certified Grade 8 Referee
B.S. Colorado State University
Coaching Experience
Director of Net Results Soccer Training, 7 years high school coaching at Berthoud/Mountain View High Schools, 4 years Arsenal Goalkeeper Coach, Staff coach for Star Goalkeeper Academy, PE teacher at Rivendell School
2017/2018 Teams: 2004 Girls Royal, 2007 Boys Gold
NATE BLANK: team coach
Education
USSF F License
Youth Development and Leadership - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Coaching Experience
First year- competitive
About Nate
Nate's hobbies include camping, mountain biking, golfing, hiking and skiing. His favorite soccer team is Chelsea and his favorite vacation spot is Puerto Rico.
2017/2018 Team: 2007 Girls Blue
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.
2017/2018 Teams: 2002 Girls Gold, 2004 Girls Gold
Dion Bubar-Hall: team coach
Education
USSF E License
B.A. Political Science - Princeton University
Master of Applied Statistics - Colorado State
Coaching Experience
First year head coach
About Dion
Dion enjoys hiking, anything soccer and travelling. His favorite soccer team is Liverpool and his favorite vacation spot is Bryce Canyon in Utah.
2017/2018 Team: 2007 Girls Blue
Hannah Carlson: team coach
Education
USSF F 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 enjoys cooking, shopping and Orange Theory Fitness. Her favorite soccer team is Sporting KC and her favorite vacation spot is somewhere in the Caribbean or Mexico!
2017/2018 Team: 2003 Girls Royal, 2000 Girls Royal
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.
2017/2018 Teams: 2005 Boys DA, 2003 Girls Academy, 1999 Boys Gold
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.
2017/2018 Team: 2006 Girls Gold
Erik Eckhoff: team coach
Education
USSF C License
B.A. Geography and Environmental Studies - UCCS, MAT Social Studies - Colorado College, ELD Endorsement - CU
Coaching Experience
13 years- high school, club
About Erik
Erik's hobbies include bike riding and home projects. His favorite soccer team is Everton and his favorite vacation spot is Norway, Spain and the mountains.
2017/2018 Team: 2003 Boys Gold
Jack Elton: team coach
Education
NSCAA National Diploma
B.A. Rhetoric and Media Studies - Willamette University
Coaching Experience
5 years- club
About Jack
Jack's hobbies include hiking in the Rockies, boogey boarding and playing the piano. His favorite soccer team is Liverpool FC. And his favorite vacation spot is Australia.
2017/2018 Team: 2007 Boys White, 2003 Boys Royal
Napoleon gibson: team coach
Education
USSF D License
A.A. - Golden West College
Coaching Experience
5 years - recreational, competitive
About Nap
His hobbies include being a State Farm Agent, playing men's soccer, snowboarding, mountain biking and fly fishing for trout! His favorite soccer teams are Real Madrid, Man U, Juventus, PSG, US National Team and Mexico. His favorite vacation spot is So Cal!
2017/2018 Team: 2006 Boys Royal
Mike Griffith: team coach
Education
USSF D License
B.S. Electrical Engineering - Duke University
Coaching Experience
8 years- recreational and PDL
About Mike
Mike's hobbies include soccer, skiing, kayaking and hiking. His favorite soccer teams are Arsenal FC and USMNT. His favorite vacation spot is Kauai.
2017/2018 Team: 2004 Boys Blue
kyle gustafson: Team Coach
Education
USSF E/F License
B.A. Business Administration - Computer Information Systems- University of Northern Colorado Masters of Healthcare Administration & Management - Colorado State University-Global Campus
Fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives (FACMPE)
Coaching Experience
10 years- Arsenal, PDL, rec
About Kyle
He enjoys jogging, playing soccer and home improvement projects. His favorite soccer teams are Manchester United and Arsenal. HIs favorite places to vacation are Puerto Rico and Costa Rica.
2017/2018 Team: 2007 Boys Royal
jim hayes: Team Coach
Education
NSCAA Advanced National Diploma, USSF D License
B.S. Engineering- University of Illinois
Coaching Experience
16 years- Club
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.
2017/2018 Teams: 2005 Girls Gold, 2008 Girls Gold
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!
2017/2018 Teams: 2005 Boys Gold, 2004 Boys Gold
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.
2017/2018 Team: 2004 Girls Blue, 2007 Boys Academy, 2007 Girls Gold
Liam Pedersen: team coach
Education
USSF F License
Associates Political Science
Associates of Science
Coaching Experience
2 years- competitive
About Liam
Liam enjoys going to the gym, running and anything related to soccer. His favorite soccer team is Arsenal FC and his favorite vacation spot is London, England.
2017/2018 Team: 2005 Boys White
latham riffle: team coach
Education
USSF E License
B.S. Business Administration - Northern Colorado
Coaching Experience
3 years- competitive
2017/2018 Team: 2005 Boys Blue
jake roark: team coach
Education
USSF D License
Coaching Experience
2017/2018 Team: 2002 Boys Gold, 2002 Girls Royal
todd romero: team coach
Education
USSF D License
Coaching Experience
8 years- recreational, PDL, competitive
About Todd
Todd enjoys going camping, golfing and anything outdoors. His favorite soccer teams are Manchester City and FC Barcelona.
2017/2018 Team: 2007 Girls Royal, 2009 Girls Gold
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
17 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. His favorite vacation spots are Maui and Galway, Ireland.
2017/2018 Teams: 2001 Girls Academy, 2000 Boys Gold
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, snow shoeing, and underwater reading. His favorite soccer team is FC Barcelona and any Arsenal Colorado team. His favorite vacation spot is anywhere in the mountains.
2017/2018 Team: 2003 Girls Gold & secondary season
mike rudd: team coach
Education
USSF D License
Masters in Computer Science - Bowling Green State University
Coaching Experience
11 years - 8 Arsenal, 4 recreational
About Mike
Mike enjoys watching soccer, his favorite team is the Colorado Rapids and his favorite vacation spot is Florida.
2017/2018 Teams: 2006 Girls Royal
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.
2017/2018 Team: 2007 Boys Blue
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!
2017/2018 Team: 2006 Girls Blue
stephanie shwiff: TEAM COACH
Education
Coaching Experience
2017/2018 Team: 2006 Girls White
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
16 years Arsenal Colorado, 2 years ODP
2009 CSA Girls Advanced Coach of the Year
About Tracy
He 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!
2017/2018 Team: 2004 Boys DA
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.
2017/2018 Teams: 2004 Boys Royal, 2003 Boys Secondary Season
Matt Vannice: team coach
Education
USSF National C License
M.A. Special Education - University of Northern Colorado
Coaching Experience
5 years- recreational, intermediate, competitive
2017/2018 Team: 2006 Boys DA
heather wages: team coach
Education
USSF D License
B.S. Nursing
Coaching Experience
9 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!
2017/2018 Teams: 2006 Boys Gold
shane wagner: team coach
Education
USSF F License
Physical Education - Adams State University
Coaching Experience
First year Arsenal Colorado coach
About Shane
Shane enjoys mountain biking, hiking, camping and spending time with friends and family. His favorite soccer team is the on and only Arsenal Colorado! His favorite vaction spot is a cabin in the mountains or a cabin by the water.
2017/2018 Team: 2007 Boys Black
Emmu Wakai: team coach
Education
Coaching Experience
2017/2018 Team: 2006 Boys White
jonathan wayne: team coach
Education
USSF D License
BA Hons Business Degree - University of Huddersfield, England
Coaching Experience
2 years competitive, 2 years recreational
About Jonathan
Jonathan's hobbies include mountain biking and road biking. His favorite soccer team is Leeds United and is favorite vacation spot is England!
2017/2018 Team: 2005 Girls Royal
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
2017/2018 Teams: 2003 Boys Academy, 2002 Girls Academy
dan weiss: team coach
Education
Coaching Experience
2017/2018 Teams: 2005 Girls Blue, 2005 Boys Royal