COACHES

Director Jeff Benjamin has over 30 years of playing experience as a goalkeeper and field player. He holds a USSF C license, and an NSCAA Advanced National diploma and National Goalkeeping diploma. He has coached for the Fort Collins Soccer Club as a team and goalkeeper coach and is currently the head boys and girls soccer coach at Berthoud High School. Jeff is a staff coach for Star Goalkeeper Academy, runs soccer programs for the Town of Berthoud, and teaches elementary Physical Education at Rivendell School in Fort Collins.

Mike Strife has extensive teaching and training experience working with youth, from outdoor adventure programs to whitewater kayaking instruction. He has a USSF D license and previously coached at the Missoula (Montana) Football Club.

Brad Shannon Brad Shannon has coached for the Fort Collins Arsenal competitive club
program since 1998, guiding teams of boys and girls ranging from U11 to
U16. He played the game as a youth, and continues to play today. He began
refereeing in high school, played and refereed in intramural leagues in
college, and has held a Grade 8 referee badge since 1999, officiating youth
recreational and competitive games, adult, high school and collegiate
matches. He holds USSF State D and NSCAA National coaching certifications..

Abbey Keene played college soccer at Willamette University and Pacific Lutheran University. She has experience in coaching players from age four to 18 and loves working with teams and individuals to help them improve and get a better understanding of soccer. She has an "E" coaching license and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist as well. She is currently in graduate school at CSU for Health and Exercise Science.

Ellen Pond played four years of varsity soccer at Berthoud High School. After starting at left mid, she moved to goalkeeper her senior year and led the BHS girls soccer team to its first state playoff appearance in nine years, picking up All-Conference honors.

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