2016-17 Girls Coaching Staff
Birth Year
Juniors
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2002 & 2003
2001 & 2002
Age Group
U5-U8
U9
U10
U11
U12
U13
U15
U16
Team Name
Junior Girls Academy
08 ASA Girls Group
07 ASA Girls Group
06 ASA Girls Group
05 ASA Girls Group
04 ASA Girls Group
02 ASA Girls Group
01 ASA Girls Group
Staff
Jon Coffield
Greg Paule
Greg Paule
Sean Andre
Sean Andre
Phil Holdsworth
Owen Lopez
Sean Andre/Kelly Dyer
2000 & 2001
U17
00 ASA Girls Group
Stephen Shearer
1999 & 2000
U18
99 ASA Girls Group
Rodney Bright
2016-17 Boys Coaching Staff
Age Group
Juniors
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002 & 2003
2001 & 2002
U5-U8
U9
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
Team Name
Junior Boys Academy
08 ASA Boys Group
07 ASA Boys Group
06 ASA Boys Group
05 ASA Boys Group
04 ASA Boys Group
03 ASA Boys Group
02 ASA Boys Group
01 ASA Boys Group
Staff
Jon Coffield
Grant Paule/Ryan Paule
Grant Paule/Ryan Paule
Greg Getman
Jarod Magan
Greg Getman
Greg Getman
TBA
TBA
2016-17 Specialized COACHING Staff
GK Director
Speed & Agility
All Ages
All Ages
Kelly Dyer
Rodney Bright
2016-17 ASA COACHING Staff
SEAN ANDRE
Sean has over 39 years of playing and coaching experience at the club, high school, college, & ODP
levels. He has developed curriculum models and implemented player developmental programs at the
recreational, club, & high school levels. He has led multiple teams to State Championship titles at the club
and high school level; developed youth players for the state, regional, and national level ODP teams;
prepared, trained, and promoted players to regional, national, and college soccer programs, and is a
highly experienced goalkeeper trainer & technical director. Sean has been married to his wife Heather for
20 years and they have two daughters, Haley and Brooklyn who both play soccer with ASA. Coach Sean
holds the US Soccer National “C” License & the NSCAA National Diploma.
RODNEY BRIGHT
Rodney has been coaching youth soccer for 21 years in the Memphis area. Rodney was a multi-sport
athlete in high school in the Memphis area and was an all conference, record holding athlete (baseball) at
the University of Memphis. Rodney also conducts strength, speed and agility training sessions through
his N1B Athlete Training program. Coach Rodney holds the USSF “D” license and the NSCAA Level 6
Diploma.
JON COFFIELD
Jon grew up playing soccer in the Memphis area. He was a stand out midfielder for Raleigh-Egypt High
School. He began his coaching career in the Arlington Recreational program before joining the coaching
staff with ASA in 2012. He is a 17 year veteran fire fighter/ EMT-A with the Memphis Fire Department. Jon
has been married to his wife Natalie for 17 years and they have a daughter and son who both play with
ASA. Coach Jon holds the US Soccer National “E” license and will obtain his “D” License this summer.
KELLY DYER
Kelly grew up playing soccer locally for the Germantown Fury and St. Agnes Academy where she was
considered one of the best soccer players to ever come out of Memphis. During this time, Kelly won State
Championships with both her club and High School teams. She was named Gatorade High School Player
of the Year, High School All American, and was a member of the TN ODP team, Regional ODP team, and
the Women’s U15 National team. She continued her success into college as one of the top recruits for the
Texas A&M University Women’s Soccer program, where she earned a starting position for one of the most
successful Div I College programs in the country her Sophomore year. While at Texas A&M, Kelly
received many honors that included, NCAA 2nd Round Finalist, Four Time Big 12 Defensive Player of the
Week, 4yr. DI Athlete, Texas A&M University, NCAA Sweet 16 Finalist, Preseason All Big 12 Team, Soccer
Buzz All Central Region Third Team, NSCAA Player of the Week, All Big 12 First Team, and NCAA Elite 8
Finalist. After college, Kelly went on to play professionally for 2 years with the Austin Nationals and
Houston Aces. She recently worked as a volunteer assistant coach with The University of Houston
Women’s soccer program and Texas A&M. Kelly has also worked with young players in the Brazos Valley
Youth Soccer Association and is a current staff member for the Texas A&M University Goalkeeper Camps.
Coach Kelly is pursuing her US Soccer National “E” license.
GREG GETMAN
Greg has been coaching with ASA for 4 years. Greg grew up in Bartlett playing youth soccer and played
competitively for the Rangers FC. Greg also plays and coaches a men’s soccer team for Greater
Memphis Soccer Association. Coach Greg holds the US Soccer National “E” license and will obtain his
“D” License this summer.
PHIL HOLDSWORTH
Phil is a native of Leeds, England. He played college soccer at Manchester University (UK) and semi-pro/
amateur level adult soccer. He has over 21 years coaching experience winning multiple titles with St Giles
Soccer Club in Greenville, SC., Upstate Girls SC (UGSA), Germantown Fury, and Midsouth FC. Phil
worked in the UK for soccer company Umbro from 1983-1990 moving to Greenville, SC to work for Umbro
USA from 1991-1999. In 1999 he moved to Memphis to work for Varsity Brands (running the Umbro and
Select soccer division). Since 2011 he has worked for the Varsity Cheer business as VP of Customs
Compliance and Import Management. Phil is married to his wife Kelly. Their daughter Ashley, a four year
Varsity tennis player at St Benedict graduates in 2015 and will attend the University of Tennessee in
Chattanooga. Coach Phil holds the US Soccer National “E” license.
OWEN LOPEZ
Owen is originally from Diriamba, Nicaragua and grew up in Southern California. As a player he was a
local standout in the San Gabriel Valley area of Los Angeles; he led his high school team (La Serna High)
to two CIF semi-final appearances. As a senior he was Invited to the San Gabriel Valley all-star game.
Owen played collegiate soccer at Mt. San Antonio college and San Diego State University. As a
professional he played in Nicaragua Primera División for Diriangén F.C and Hermanos Molinas F.C. After
playing soccer in Central America, Owen returned to the United state to finish his college degree and
played soccer in the United State International Soccer League (USISL) for the Redlands "Inland Empire
Panteras". As a coach, Owen has been involved with youth soccer for many years in Southern California
under AYSO (Region 66) and recently the Arlington soccer program. Coach Owen holds the US Soccer
National “E” license and will obtain his “D” License this summer.
JARROD MAGAN
Jarrod has coached youth soccer in Shelby and Tipton counties for over 9 years. He assisted in the
formation of the first competitive youth soccer club in Tipton County. Jarrod is the Vice President of Client
Technology Services at Sedgwick, where he has worked for over 16 years. He has been married to his
wife Katie for 15 years and has three boys, Cooper, Eli, and Brody who all play for Arlington. Coach
Jarrod holds the US Soccer National “E” license and will be pursing his “D” license during the upcoming
season.
GRANT PAULE
Grant was a local standout in the Memphis area as a player. He was TN state team member 1993-2000.
He was on the ODP 1997-2000 Regional team. Best of preps finalist 97-2000. Winner in 2000. Adidas TN
state player of the year 2000. High school All-American 2000. High school state and National Champions
1999-2000 (Houston high school). State Tournament MVP 2000. Invited to Elite Soccer Program (esp) in
1999. Under 23 National pool in 2001. Played at University of Memphis 2000-2001. Memphis Cup MVP
2002, while attending CBU 2002. Grant has coached with Memphis Futbol Club and has developed
players for the regional and national ODP levels. Coach Grant holds the US Soccer National “E” license.
GREG PAULE
Greg has been coaching in the Arlington Youth Soccer program for over 6 years. He played competitive
soccer in Texas and Memphis. He was a member of the TN State runner up team and a Best of Preps
finalist in 1989 for Germantown HighSchool. Greg then went on to play college soccer at Christian
Brothers University where he was a standout defender. Greg has also played and coached in the Division
I GMSA adult league for many years. Greg has been married to his wife Amy for 14 years and has three
children, Maddie, Walker and Gracie who all play in Arlington and ASA. Coach Greg holds the US Soccer
National “E” license and will obtain his “D” License this summer.
RYAN PAULE
Ryan has been coaching in the Arlington Youth Soccer program for 6 years. He played competitive soccer
in Plano, TX and Memphis, TN. Ryan played High School soccer for Germantown High School, earning
All Metro honors in 1992. He went on to play college soccer at Christian Brothers University. Ryan has
been married to Bethany Paule for 11 years. He has two daughters, one who plays for ASA, and a son.
Coach Ryan holds the US Soccer National “E” license.
STEPHEN SHEARER
Stephen has over 11 years experience coaching competitive and recreational soccer in the Memphis
area. He and his wife have three daughters who play soccer. Coach Stephen also currently plays soccer
for the Memphis Motrin FC in the MSSF Adult league. Stephen is the owner of LMK Building Designs, Inc.
and was the first elected president of the Tennessee Structural Engineers Association in 2010. Coach
Stephen holds the US Soccer National Youth License and the NSCAA National License.