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!
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 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!
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
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
Education
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
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.
Jorge garza: TEAM COACH
Education
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