2015-16 Girls Coaching Staff
Age Group
Juniors
U8
U9
U10
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
U14
U15
U16
U16
Team Name
Junior Girls Academy
08 ASA Girls Age Group
07 ASA Girls Age Group
06 ASA Girls Gold
06 ASA Girls Navy
05 ASA Girls Gold
04 ASA Girls Gold
03 ASA Girls Gold
02 ASA Girls Gold
02 ASA Girls Navy
01 ASA Girls Gold
00 ASA Girls Gold
00 ASA Girls Navy
Coach
Jon Coffield
Ryan Paule
Greg Paule
Sean Andre
Owen Lopez
Phil Holdsworth
Greg Paule
Owen Lopez
Sean Andre
Rodney Bright
Stephen Shearer
Chris Cook
Ryan Paule
2015-16 Boys Coaching Staff
Age Group
Juniors
U8
U9
U9
U10
U10
U11
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
Team Name
Junior Boys Academy
08 ASA Boys Age Group
07 ASA Boys Gold
07 ASA Boys Navy
06 ASA Boys Gold
06 ASA Boys Navy
05 ASA Boys Gold
05 ASA Boys Navy
04 ASA Boys Gold
03 ASA Boys Gold
02 ASA Boys Gold
01 ASA Boys Gold
Coach
Jon Coffield
Ryan Paule
Grant Paule
Greg Paule
Greg Getman
Greg Getman
Grant Paule
Grant Paule
Ross Ridenhour
Imani Bashombe
Imani Bashombe
TBA
2015-16 Specialized COACHING Staff
GK Trainer
GK Trainer
Speed & Agility
All Ages
All Ages
All Ages
Matthew Kesler
Emily Wragg
Rodney Bright
2015-16 ASA COACHING Staff
SEAN ANDRE
Sean has over 38 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
19 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 20 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.
JOHN CHISOLM
Over the last 20 years, John has had a successful career coaching at every level of the game. He has
been an ODP Staff coach for Texas, Virginia, Tennessee, and Mississippi as well as holding director and
coaching positions for youth clubs such as Dallas Inter SC, Dallas D’Feeters SC, Williamsburg SC,
Brentwood Soccer Club, Nashville FC, TNFC, Stones River FC, and Tupelo FC. He has also coached
collegiately and professionally with Huntingdon College, Vanderbilt, William & Mary, Mississippi State
University, Nashville Metros Pro FC, and Richmond Kickers FC. He played collegiately at Northeast
Louisiana (now Louisiana-Monroe). Coach John holds the US Soccer National “B” License, National
Goalkeeper, and National Youth License, and the NSCAA Advanced National 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 16 years and they have a daughter and son who both play with
ASA. Coach Jon holds the US Soccer National “E” license.
GREG GETMAN
Greg has been coaching in Arlington youth soccer for 5 years. Greg has been a coach for the School Of
Excellence program and coaches the ASA Boys Juniors program. 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.
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 20 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.
MATTHEW KESLER
Matt is in his junior year as the goalkeeper for the Union University Men’s Soccer program.
During his freshman year he helped Union to qualify for the NCCAA DI 2012 National
Tournament, where his team won third place. In his Junior season, he earned 2nd team AllConference in the Gulf South Conference as well as All-Academic team honors. Before attending
Union, Matt played for his high school varsity team lettering all four years where he won back to
back State Championships in 2010 and 2011. His junior year, Matt was named All-Metro, AllRegion, Region MVP and All District. He added All-Region, District MVP and All-Region
Tournament to his senior year. Matt played club soccer for Clarksville Kaos and for TN Rush
Soccer Club where he earned a State Championship in 2011. Matt holds the US Soccer “E”
coaching 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 is pursuing a NSCAA Youth National License.
REBECCA MADISON Madison is the current Assistant Women's coach at Rhodes College. She joined the Lynx after most
recently serving as an assistant coach and interim head coach at Smith College, a NCAA Division III
institution in Northampton, Massachusetts, for two years. Madison has a variety of coaching experience
under her belt, including coaching at the high school, club and youth levels. Prior to her coaching career,
Madison was a standout for the Battling Bishops at Ohio Wesleyan University. A 2012 graduate from
OWU, Madison was a two year captain, a three time North Coast Athletic Conference First-Team AllConference selection, three time team Most Valuable Player and 2009 team Offensive MVP. In 2013, she
was selected for the North Coast Athletic Conference All-Decade Team, which was an honor awarded to
the top 17 female soccer players to have competed in the North Coast Athletic Conference between
2003-2013. Madison graduated from undergraduate Cum Laude with a bachelor of arts in sports
management and obtained her masters from Smith College in 2014 specializing in exercise and sports
studies. Coach Rebecca is pursuing a NSCAA Youth National License.
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 5 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 13 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 is about to complete his “D” license.
RYAN PAULE
Ryan has been coaching in the Arlington Youth Soccer program for 5 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 10 years. He has two daughters, one who plays for ASA. He also has
a little boy due this August. Coach Ryan holds the US Soccer National “E” license.
ROSS RIDENHOUR
Ross grew up playing soccer locally with Memphis Futbol Club, now Midsouth FC, and Houston high
school where he was a standout player. He then continued his soccer career at Appalachian State
University playing 4 years. Ross has over 10 years coaching experience at the club level and college
level with High Country Avalanche (Boone, NC), Memphis Futbol Club, Midsouth FC, TN Rush, and
Appalachian State. He is married to his wife Nicole. Coach Ross holds the US Soccer National “D”
license.
STEPHEN SHEARER
Stephen has over 10 years experience coaching competitive and recreational soccer in the Memphis
area. He and his wife have one daughter who plays for ASA and twin daughters who play with Arlington
High School. 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.
EMILY WRAGG
Emily is originally from Nottingham, England and is in her 3rd year as the goalkeeper for the CBU
Women’s Soccer Program where she is pursuing an undergraduate degree in Psychology.
Previous to attending CBU Emily played for both Derby County and Nottingham Forest Ladies
Centers of Excellence where she advanced into the senior squad winning both the league and
league cup with Forest as well as attending the England ladies trials. Emily has been involved
with coaching all ages of players in the local community summer camps over the past 3 years
and with Liberty Soccer Club. She also has been a coach with Katz Keepers, a specialized camp
for goalkeepers ages 7-18 in England. Emily holds the FIFA Level 1 coaching license.