Behind the Badge

A look inside Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club

 HISTORY STRUCTURE COACHES FIELDS
BOARD LICENSED PALOMA
DIRECTORS TEACHERS ASU POLY
TEAMS ALUMNI

CURRICULUM SPEED/ STRENGTH HEALTH GOALKEEPING

BENCHMARKS PROGRAMMING ONSITE ATHLETIC TRAINER STAFF
AGE APPROPRIATE FACILITY MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP SESSIONS
DEVELOPMENT APPROACH STAFF CURRICULUM

COLLEGE PROGRAMS NIKE NATIONAL PRESENCE

PLACEMENT TECHNICAL/ FUNCTIONAL UNIFORMS PLAYERS FIRST
LIAISONS FUTSAL TRAINING GEAR ECNL
ID EVENTS LEADERSHIP COUNCIL FAN APPAREL USNT PATHWAY
ARSENAL CHALLENGE

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 HISTORY
The Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club (formally Gilbert Soccer Club) was created in 1992 as an offshoot of the
Gilbert Youth Soccer Association (GYSA). GYSA recognized the need in the community to create a place
where the highly advanced players could develop and test their skills against the best players throughout
Arizona. It was slow going in the first few years, but Arizona Arsenal Soccer club has now grown to over 60
competitive teams, Arsenal Youth Development Program and Little Strikers with over 1100 players. Most of
these players go on to play for the local high schools and many will then continue on to play in college.

Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club competes in the Boys and Girls Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) and has
won over 20 state championships in the clubs existence. In addition, many Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club
players have been selected over the years to participate in National Team Camps, US Training Centers,
ODP Regional Teams and ODP Arizona State Teams.

Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club teams travel out of state and compete against the best the country has to
offer. Several teams are ranked regionally and nationally. The professional coaching staff includes teachers,
former college players, most with national level coaching licenses. Many of these coaches also coach local
high school, coach community college soccer teams and have played at a high level. Arizona Arsenal
Soccer Club works to ensure that every youth player in Arizona has the chance to reach their potential on
the soccer field and in life.

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 STRUCTURE- BOARD

Arsenal Club President Sporting Director Arsenal Club Vice President

Geoff Borger David Belfort Gretchen Thompson

Secretary Uniform Coordinator Club Registrar Club Treasurer Executive DOC

Mary Brightman Jill Bartel Gloria Roberts Kathleen Renshaw Tim Barmettler

Arsenal Challenge Marketing/ Website Sponsorship Coord Volunteer Coordinator Strategic Planner
Jon Berzins David Belfort Tim Barmettler Diana Cullinan Scott Earnheart

Field Coordinator Leadership Council AYDP Director Little Strikers Director Referee Coordinator
Jake Zimmerman Barbara Barmettler Matt Davis Ben Holzer Chris McConkey

Assistant DOC Assistant DOC Assistant DOC/ Tryouts

Jeff Perry Matt Midkiff Andrew Guarneri

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 STRUCTURE- DIRECTORS
Sporting Director
David Belfort
USSF A LICENSE
USC PREMIER DIPLOMA
MASTERS DEGREE IN ED
NATIONAL YOUTH LICENSE
LA LIGA LEVEL 3
COERVER YOUTH DIPLOMA
US SOCCER SCOUTING NETWORK
ODP REGION STAFF
ODP STATE STAFF
CLUB STATE CHAMPION
HS STATE CHAMPION
PLAYED DIVISION I SOCCER
CERTIFIED TEACHER
19 YEARS OF SERVICE TO AASC
HAMILTON HS BOYS VARSITY ASS
12 YEARS OF SERVICE TO AASC
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Executive DOC
Tim Barmettler
USSF A LICENSE
USC NATIONAL DIPLOMA
MASTERS DEGREE IN ED
NATIONAL YOUTH LICENSE
BEN U MENS COACH
COACHED PROFESSIONALLY
CLUB STATE CHAMPION
HS STATE CHAMPION
PLAYED COLLEGIATELY
CERTIFIED TEACHER
HIGHLAND HS BOYS VARSITY
20 YEARS OF SERVICE TO AASC
DOC
Jeff Perry
USSF C LICENSE
USC ADV NATIONAL DIPLOMA
MASTERS DEGREE IN ED
PLAYED COLLEGIATELY
PLAYED PROFESSIONALLY
CLUB STATE CHAMPION
HS STATE CHAMPION
CERTIFIED TEACHER
GILBERT HS BOYS VARSITY
Assistant DOC Assistant DOC
Drew Guarneri Matt Midkiff
USSF A LICENSE USSF B LICENSE
NATIONAL YOUTH LICENSE
DOCTORATE IN PT
MASTER DEGREE
CERTIFIED NATIONAL S &C
CLUB STATE CHAMPION
HS STATE CHAMPION CO DIRECTOR OF FOOTHILLS
CAMPO VERDE HS BOYS VARSITY
SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL
CAMPO VERDE HS GIRLS VARSITY
CLUB STATE CHAMPION
MESA CC GIRLS HEAD COACH
FORMER ODP STAFF COACHED NUMEROUS PROS
PLAYED COLLEGIATELY PLAYED COLLEGIATELY
PLAYED PROFESSIONALLY
10 YEARS OF SERVICE TO AASC
24 YEARS OF SERVICE TO AASC
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 STRUCTURE- TEAMS

CLUB REGISTRAR CLUB TREASURER It is mandatory for every team at Arizona Arsenal
Gloria Roberts Kathleen Renshaw Soccer Club to have a Team Manager and a Team
RETIRED DIRECTOR OF FISCAL &
Treasurer. The Team Managers and Team
MASTERS DEGREE IN ED BUSINESS OPERATION,
ASU, COLLEGE OF LETTERS &
Treasurer receive support and guidance from our
CERTIFIED TEACHER SCIENCES, 33 YEARS OF SERVICE
Club Registrar, Club Treasurer and Sporting
11 YEARS TEAM MANAGER
BA, EDUCATION
  Director.
PARISH PRESIDENT OF THE
4 YEARS CLUB REGISTRAR BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE
AND FUND RAISING/
ASA ADMIN OF THE YEAR
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER  Team Managers are responsible for the carding of
5 YEARS TEAM MANAGER  players, registering for leagues and Tournaments.
16 YEARS IN AASC
15 YEAR AASC BOARD POSITIONS

20 YEAR IN AASC
Team Treasurers are responsible for sending out
monthly financial reconciliations to the team to
enforce transparency with team fees.

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 COACHES

All Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club Coaches have to pass necessary background
checks and complete SafeSport Training.

Our Coaching Staff holds licenses from United State Soccer Federation and
United Soccer Coaches. There are also a number of our coaches that have
received training from La Liga, Coerver, and TOVO.

We proudly employ a number of teachers who work in the surrounding school

districts.

The Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club has a number of coaches who were former
players with the club which is a testament to the impact the organization had on
them.

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 FIELDS- PALOMA
Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club teams train
during the week and plays their home
Open League Games at Paloma Soccer
Complex. The Complex has three match
size lighted fields and an overflow area for
training. The fields are maintained and
operated under the discretion of Arizona
Arsenal Soccer Club.
Paloma Soccer Complex

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 FIELDS- ASU POLY
Arizona State University- Polytechnic Campus has two beautiful
match size lighted fields that Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club
periodically uses during the week for training and consistently
uses for the Boys and Girls ECNL match days. The surface of these
fields are some of the best in the state of Arizona.

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 CURRICULUM
Curriculum Zone 1 (7 thru 10)
Teach the “Fun” of the game and encourage a “Love” of the game. Dribbling and shooting with both feet are emphasized
along with balance, agility, coordination, change of direction, and quick movements with the ball. Foot skills with both feet
to keep the ball close and learning to beat players on the dribble is developed. Small sided games up to 3 v 3 keep the
players involved, active, and learning at a quick pace.
Curriculum Zone 2 (11 thru 12)
Emphasis continues in the areas above, but now development of the technical aspects of passing on the ground, receiving
both ground and air balls, first touch, turning with the ball, shooting from all types of angles and positions, heading,
shielding, supporting angles, beginning elements of defending both individually and in small groups become priorities.
Dribbling moves known as Coerver moves are taught to beat players or create space to pass. This is the “Golden Age of
Learning”, where the players absorb so much so quickly if they are just given the chance to learn.
Curriculum Zone 3 (13 thru 14)
All the technical elements above continue to be emphasized and perfected, now under more pressure from opponents.
Ability to make better decisions by getting the head up, opening the body up to the field, and seeing more information prior
to receiving the ball is strongly emphasized (better vision and situation awareness). Movement off the ball and combination
play is taught and encouraged during small sided/possession games and gradually introduced into the real game. Shooting,
crossing and heading continue to be emphasized in the flow of the game and under pressure. Group defensive shape with
defender and midfield positions are taught within the structure of the team formation. Roles and responsibilities of players
within the team are developed to a greater extent.
Curriculum Zone 4 (15 thru 19)
Individual technique for each skill area above is continually developed under game type pressure. Improving vision and
situation awareness are put under greater pressure in practices. Team tactics and formations are emphasized more. How to
defensively play high or low pressure defense, respond to offside tactics, incorporate set pieces, develop the attack within
the offensive third, develop attacking play out of the back, are all taught. Functional training for forwards, midfielders and
defenders and continued development of player’s roles and responsibilities within different formations are developed both
offensively and defensively.

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 CURRICULUM- BENCHMARKS
Curriculum Zone 1 Curriculum Zone 2 Curriculum Zone 3 Curriculum Zone 4
(7 thru 10) (11 thru 12) (13 thru 14) (15 thru 19)

Continued emphasis on Technical Continued emphasis on Technical

Technical Priorities: Technical Priorities: Tactical Priorities
Dribble with all sides of both feet Continue with all Zone 1 items Tactical Priorities
Emphasis on style of play Zonal defending
Dribble out of trouble Dribbling in Traffic Awareness and application of offside
Dribble past someone Ability to chip the ball Switching the point of attack
rule
Shielding Accurately play long passes Functional training introduced
High-level fitness
Soft first touch Offensive/Defensive Heading Creative free play is encouraged Tactical knowledge of the game
Introduce proper shooting Power/Accuracy Shooting Touch restrictions introduced Comprehensive understanding of
technique Possession games managing the game
Introduce passing Tactical Priorities: Passing to the proper foot Touch restrictions more prevalent
Passing with inside and outside of Continue with all Zone 1 items Properly weighted passes Runs/movement off the ball (3rd man
both feet Communication Two footed players combos)
Shooting with both feet – using Basic Support Positions 2nd and 3rd Defender Understanding of importance and
laces Receiving the Ball Away from Understanding and application of execution of offensive and defensive
Receiving the ball with all parts of Pressure the principles of attack = width, restarts
body Combination Play depth, mobility, penetration, and Soccer IQ (i.e. when to overlap as wide
improvisation backs, runs forwards should make and
How and when to switch the point
Understanding and application of when, positioning of centerbacks –
Tactical Priorities: of attack when to step and when to delay)
Basic Attacking Ideas Pressure vs Containing the principles of defending =
pressure, cover, balance, Individual responsibility, learning to
Basic Defending Ideas Proper 2 vs 2 roles take ownership of soccer career and
Comprehend 1 vs 1 concepts Introduction to all roles in 3 vs 3 compactness,
communication minimizing parent involvement
Comprehend 2 vs 1 concepts (responsible for e-mails, college
Introduction to 2 vs 2 concepts Introduction to systems of play
profile, etc…)
Comprehend roles of 1st and 2nd (4-4-2, 4-2-3-1, 3-5-2) Gamesmanship
defenders Combination Play Ready to contribute at the college
Comprehend roles of 1st and 2nd Introduction to managing the game level
attackers (Up late, down late)

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 CURRICULUM- DEVELOPMENT APPROACH

WORK ETHIC
No one works harder then us
COMMITMENT
Players are committed to their teammates to give their best everyday
COMPETITIVENESS
Players do everything to the best of our ability
PASSION FOR THE GAME
Players love the game and love pursuing being the best they can be
within the game
RESPECT
players compete with class and show respect to all those involved in
the game

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 SPEED AND STRENGTH- PROGRAM
Club-operated Strength and Conditioning facility/turf area unrivaled by
any club nation-wide
Seamlessly integrated Health and High Performance program:
Orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, physical therapy and
strength and conditioning
Club-hired strength and conditioning coaches that are invested in the
club: not an outside hired entity
Successful program that has attained recognition in national
magazines twice
Unparalleled success in ACL injury prevention
SPEED AND CONDITIONING IS INCLUDED IN CLUB FEES. THE
PROGRAM IS ACCESSIBLE FOR AGES U11-U19 AND IS IMPLEMENTED 1
OR 2 TIMES PER WEEK DEPENDING ON AGE, TIME OF YEAR, AND
LEVEL.

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 SPEED AND STRENGTH- FACILITY

WEIGHTROOM

TURF AREA

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 SPEED AND STRENGTH- STAFF
SPEED AND STRENGTH DIRECTOR
Tim McClellan

Master of Science, Exercise Science, ASU

Cert Strength & Cond Specialist, NSCA SPEED AND STRENGTH COACH SPEED AND STRENGTH COACH
Corrective Exercise Specialist, NASM Anthony Caruso Dillon Casillas
Recognized worldwide for his performance
enhancement program
SPEED AND STRENGTH COACH SPEED AND STRENGTH COACH
200+ NFL players Jeff Decker Carly Dobratz

14 Gold Medalists
SPEED AND STRENGTH COACH SPEED AND STRENGTH COACH
13 NCAA Champions Jacque Dompier Sami Marcolina
9 NCAA team champions

200+ NCAA All-Americans SPEED AND STRENGTH COACH SPEED AND STRENGTH COACH
Kyle Schwartz Mike VanArsdale
National Champions of 17 different sports

World Champions in: MLB, NFL, Boxing, SPEED AND STRENGTH COACH SPEED AND STRENGTH COACH
Wrestling, Track and Field, Swimming, Bicycling, Adam Wagner Nick Webber
Kickboxing, Powerlifting and MMA

Coached at Arizona State University for 13 years,

worked with the USA Olympic Wrestling Team,
the World Champion USA Powerlifting Team and
the Boston Bruins

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 HEALTH- ONSITE ATHLETIC TRAINER

Through Arizona Arsenal Soccer Clubs

partnership with Foothills Sports
Medicine we are able to offer onsite
Athletic Training Monday- Thursday at
Paloma Sports Complex

Injury Evaluation and Treatment

Concussion Diagnosis and Treatment
Injury Rehabilitation
Injury Prevention
Cupping and Instrument Assisted Soft
Tissue Mobilization
Specialist Referrals

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 HEALTH- MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP
ORTHAPEDIC SURGEON
Dr. Michael Lee
U of A College of Medicine
Specializes in Orthopedic
Surgery and Sports Medicine
• Board Certifications - American
Affiliated with Saint Joseph
Hospital & Medical Center,
Banner University Medical
Center Phoenix and
HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea
Medical Center
Orthopedic Surgeon for The
Arizona Diamondbacks
Orthopedic Surgeon for The
Arizona Cardinals
Orthopedic Surgeon for The USA
World Baseball Team
MLB Team Physician for Arizona
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SPORTS MEDICINE
Dr. Alex Onofrei
Medical College of Wisconsin /
Marquette University
Board of Family Medicine
• Professional Memberships –
Arizona Academy of Family
Physicians
American College of Sports
Medicine
American Academy of Family
Physicians
Head Team Physician for Red
Mountain High School
Fall League
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Matt Midkiff
Injuries do happen with
competitive youth soccer.
USSF B LICENSE
Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club
prides themself on the
DOCTORATE IN PT
network of medical
CERTIFIED NATIONAL S &C professionals that they have
CO DIRECTOR OF FOOTHILLS aligned with to be able to get
SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL
an athlete assessed, treated
and physical therapy in place if
CLUB STATE CHAMPION
needed.
COACHED NUMEROUS PROS
PLAYED COLLEGIATELY This network of Medical
10 YEARS OF SERVICE TO AASC
professional are some of the
highest regarded in their
respective fields.
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 GOALKEEPING- STAFF

BOYS HEAD GK COACH GIRLS HEAD GK COACH

Danny Gonzalez Kali Harmon

USSF C LICENSE ADV NATIONAL GK DIPLOMA

BS NAU
BA PSYCHOLOGY ASU
ODP GK STAFF
ODP STAFF
FORMER DI GK COACH
DESERT RIDGE VARSITY COACH
MESA VARSITY COACH
MESA CC ASST COACH
CGCC ASST COACH
ARSENAL STAFF COACH
ARSENAL STAFF COACH
3 YEARS AASC
AASC ALUMNI
7 YEARS AASC

GK COACH
Ryan Duran

AASC ALUMNI
COLLEGE GK

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 GOALKEEPING- PHILOSOPHY AND CURRICULUM

PHILOSOPHY
Technical CURRICULUM
Offensive: Receiving, passing, throwing, breaking lines
Defensive: Diving, Handling, Flank play, Shot stopping Skills Phase (U11-U12)
Tactical Introduction, Fun, Learning Rules, Promote competition
Positioning
Space behind the backline Growth Phase (U13-U14)
Recognizing + / - player situations Reinforce Techniques, Problem solve in 1v1/2v2 moments,
Team / Individual player concepts & roles Coordination & Balance (on and off the ball), Introduce
Physical tactics of 4-3-3, Promote Teamwork
Balance / Coordination
Competitive endurance Competition Phase (U15-U16)
Specific Endurance Decision Making Technical skill +speed (execution), Full grasp of tactical
Explosiveness concepts, Explosive power, Leadership skills/
Psychological communication skills, GK know role inside system &
Motivation teammates roles
Discipline
Self-Confidence Elite Phase (U17-U18)
Communication Skills Technique in live situations, Numbers up & down situations,
System Decision making endurance, High level of concentration,
Build up zone responsibility, know team, individual & opponent style of
Progression Zone play.
Final third
Set pieces

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 GOALKEEPING- SESSIONS

Fall & Spring: Competitive Seasons, 10 week

periodized cycle, 2x per week
1x GK specific Strength & Conditioning

Winter: 6 week periodized cycle, 2x per week.

Winter Clinics

Summer Goalkeeping: Summer Sports Camps, ID

Camps, Clinics, Individual Training & Cross Training

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 COLLEGE- PLACEMENT

Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club has

developed a reputation nation
wide of being able to
successfully develop and place
college soccer players who are
able to be successful on and off
the field.
The college placement footprint
is Nationwide with Division I,
Division II, Division III, NAIA and
Junior Colleges.

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 COLLEGE- LIASONS

BOYS COLLEGE LIASON GIRLS COLLEGE LIASON

David Belfort Summer Anderson Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club College Liaison
program offers guidance from a Boys and Girls
USSF A LICENSE
USC PREMIER DIPLOMA
USSF C LICENSE
College Liaison. There are quarterly college talks
MASTERS DEGREE IN ED
USC PREMIER DIPLOMA
that serve as best practices with the recruiting
MASTERS DEGREE IN SPORT MAN
NATIONAL YOUTH LICENSE
COERVER YOUTH DIPLOMA
process and finding a “best fit” school.
LA LIGA LEVEL 3
COERVER YOUTH DIPLOMA
US SOCCER SCOUTING NETWORK
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION DIP Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club assigns a
ODP REGION STAFF
CERTIFIED TEACHER
CollegeFitfinder account for all players in 9th-12th
ODP STATE STAFF
CLUB STATE CHAMPION
PLAYED COLLEGIATELY
grade that is free for players.
CLUB STATE CHAMPION
HS STATE CHAMPION
REGION IV FINALSIST
PLAYED DIVISION I SOCCER
CERTIFIED TEACHER AASC PRO STAFF COACH
HAMILTON HS BOYS VARSITY ASS 8 YEARS OF SERVICE TO AASC
12 YEARS OF SERVICE TO AASC

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 COLLEGE- ID EVENTS

Along with offering College Liaisons and CollegeFitfinder accounts for the
players of Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club, the club fully funds College ID events
throughout the year that is free for players to participate. ID Events can
include scrimmages, small sides scrimmages, training sessions and College
Coach discussion panels.

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PROGRAMS- TECHNICAL/ FUNCTIONAL TRAINING

This program is led by Arizona Arsenal

Soccer Club Pro Staff Coach Jake
Zimmerman. The program is offered free of
charge to the Arizona Arsenal players. The
program involves position specific technical
and functional training. Sessions are divided
into older and younger groups and each
session a different position is the focal point.

Technical/ Functional Training sessions are

held on scheduled Friday Nights

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PROGRAMS- FUTSAL

Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club teams

implement futsal into their yearly
training plan.

Additional Futsal Camps are offered

over Fall Break, Winter Break, Spring
Break and Summer Break.

Futsal is a great way for players to

continue to develop technical skills,
composure under pressure, 1v1, and
small group tactical awareness.

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PROGRAMS- LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

In a continued effort to develop the

whole athlete, the Arsenal Leadership
Council is a group of players who are
chosen based on a selection process
that meet monthly to address players’
needs and the direction of the club going
forward. Discussion topics include
creating a healthy culture, leadership and
community. The Arsenal Leadership
Council is under the direction of Barbara
Barmettler (USSF B).

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 NIKE: UNIFORMS, TRAINING GEAR AND FAN APPAREL

Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club is proudly recognized as a Nike Premier

Club.

Nike Uniforms and the Uniform packages are ordered online through
our partner SoccerLocco. 2020-2021 will be a new uniform year for
families.

Onsite at Paloma Sports Complex Inside the Multipurpose area we have

an Arsenal Store where players and families can pick up Training Gear
and Fan Apparel. Additional Fan apparel can be ordered online.

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 NATIONAL PRESENCE- PLAYERS FIRST

After a rigorous application process

and review, Arizona Arsenal Soccer
Club was one of the inaugural Players
First Licensed Youth Soccer Clubs in
the United States.
Players First is a branded, holistic club
soccer experience for parents and
players, which emphasizes the
development of each individual to his
or her full potential, and helps parents
make better choices about where
their children should play.
The Players First license is created to
differentiate clubs in the marketplace
that are committed to providing an
exceptional player development
experience through the proper
facilitation of relationships with their
coaches, parents and players.
Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club
continues to be the only Players First
Licensed Club in the state of Arizona

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 NATIONAL PRESENCE- Elite Clubs National League- ECNL

Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club proudly competes in the Girls and Boys ECNL with their top
u13-u19 teams. The exclusive ECNL is granted membership from a thorough application
process. The ECNL includes league play in the Southwest Conference, National Events,
playoff system, and Conference Selection Program.

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 NATIONAL PRESENCE- USNT OPPORTUNITY

Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club has been a stepping stone for players that
have featured for the Full National Teams. There are Arizona Arsenal
Soccer Club players that have been invited to Youth National Team
Camps and US ID Centers.

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NATIONAL PRESENCE- ARSENAL CHALLENGE

The Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club’s “Arsenal Challenge” is

viewed as the Premier Fall youth soccer tournament in the
state of Arizona. The event has been occurring annually
for the past 15 years and is run by Arizona Arsenal
Tournament Director Jonathan Berzins. Prided on correct
team level flighting, tournament schedule, working with
coaching conflicts and getting schedules out weeks in
advance the reputation of the event speaks for itself.

The event attracts teams from Arizona, California, Utah,

Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico Texas and Florida to
service all levels of competition. The event holds over 450
teams and every year close to 100 teams are wait listed to
ensure the quality of the event.

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Closure
Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club Mission Statement:
HONOR THE PAST, BE GRATEFUL FOR THE PRESENT, AND BE
STRIVING FOR THE FUTURE OF ARIZONA ARSENAL SOCCER
CLUB. BE THE BEST WE CAN BE WITH ALL ASPECTS AND
ALL LEVELS OF OUR ORGANIZATION
More information on Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club can be found
online at www.azarsenalsc.org or on our social media outlets.

AZARSENALSC

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