David Kramer - Director of Soccer & Business Development
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone Number: (720) 779-0024
David Kramer is the Director of Soccer and Business Development, responsible for ensuring the strategic and tactical plan of the club through program development, sponsorships, and business development. David holds a USSF ‘A’ coaching license and Youth Club Administrator Professional Development certificate with over 20 years of coaching experience at the youth, collegiate, and professional level. David has been in the Colorado soccer community as Director of Coaching, assistant coach with the Colorado Rapids professional team, and Director of Soccer and Business Development with Real Colorado EDGE Soccer. David received his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology at Fresno State while playing NCAA Division 1 soccer earning 1st team All-American honors, 1st team Academic All-American honors, and was named National Goalkeeper of the Year in 1994. He continued his playing career as a 7-year professional player in Major League Soccer (MLS). In 2010, he was a member of the Colorado Rapids technical staff which won the MLS Cup Championship.
Adam Creasey - 9U-19U Recreational and Community Development Director
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone Number: (720) 779-0025
Adam has a real passion to work with young players and to help nurture their love for the game of soccer. Adam grew up playing recreational soccer in Boulder and competitive soccer with FC Boulder. He played his high school soccer at both Boulder and Fairview High Schools. Adam’s credentials include: USSF “B” License, USSF Youth National License, Former Director of Recreational at FC Boulder, Former Executive Director for Boulder Athletic, Recreational Director Nova Soccer Club, 20+ years coaching experience at all levels in the state of Colorado and 10 years as a Physical Educator at Eldorado K-8
Dave Roberts - 4U-8U Recreational Director
E-mail: [email protected]
Direct Line: (720) 779-0026
Dave currently holds a USSF 'D' coaching license, USSF National Youth coaching License, and a USC Youth Level 1 diploma. Dave grew up in Arvada where he played competitively for the Arvada Eagles of the Arvada Soccer Association. Dave began his coaching career in high school as a volunteer coach for the club and has also served as a member of our board of directors. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, listening to music, and following Liverpool FC.
Ian Richards - Academy Select 9U-10U Director
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone Number: (720) 779-0027
Ian joined our club with a wealth of experience in the 9U-10U age groups and will continue our club’s commitment to developing complete players. Ian had been previously working at the Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club coaching in the Select and Rec PLUS Programs in the role of Technical Coordinator. Ian moved to Colorado from New Jersey where he had been coaching for the MLS franchise, the New York Red Bulls for five years. While with the New York Red Bulls, Ian served as a Youth Development Coach within the Training Programs Department, working with recreational youth players from ages 4-16, as well as, a Regional Development School (RDS) coach.
Ian grew up on the Wirral just over the river from Liverpool, England. Since he could remember, Ian has lived and breathed the beautiful game. He obtained his 1st coaching qualification at the age of 16 and thus began his career as a coach. Ian now holds English FA, USC, USYS and USSF coaching qualifications as well as TOPSoccer certification.
Outside of coaching, Ian enjoys golf, cooking and spending time with his wife and 2 daughters, AJ (5) and Calliope (1).
James Rooks - Competitive Boys Director
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone Number: (720) 779-0028
James holds a USSF ‘C’ coaching license, USC Advanced National Diploma and a USC Goalkeeping 1 diploma as well as the CHSAA Certification. James played soccer in high school at Stanley Lake High School and continued playing as an adult in recreation and competitive leagues. He attended Western State College in Gunnison, CO and Metro State College in Denver, CO. James grew up in Westminster, CO playing soccer for local clubs beginning at age 4 and while not on the fields, he enjoys his family time, the outdoors, and attending sporting events.
Kyle Haynes - Associate Competitive Boys Director and College Advisory Program (CAP)
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone Number: (720) 779-0031
Kyle brings a wealth of experience in the Colorado soccer community as an Operations Manager, Competitive Program Manager along with coaching teams. Prior to working in the club soccer environment, he spent six years mentoring at Game Only Sports, a grassroots street soccer facility. Kyle currently holds a USC ‘C’ License, USYS National Youth and a United Soccer Coaches (USC) Goalkeeper Level 2 diploma. Kyle played High School Soccer at Broomfield High School, collegiately at Yavapai College, and spent his youth playing for Arvada United and EDGE Soccer Club. Kyle holds a BA in Business Management and when not on the fields he enjoys spending time with his family, camping and relaxing with his dogs.
Ryan Henkel - Competitive Girls Director and College Advisory Program (CAP)
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone Number: (720) 779-0029
Ryan holds the USC Premier coaching license and grew up in Vermont and CT representing Vermont and CT in the ODP program before attending the University of Kansas, earning a degree in Business Administration. Upon graduation, Ryan moved to CT where he commuted to NYC working as an Account Executive in Marketing and coaching club with CT Arsenal before switching completely to club working with CFC in CT before moving to Boulder, CO. At FC Boulder (formerly BC Force) he worked in many roles over a decade including Director of Coaching, Elite Teams Coach, Junior Elite Academy Director and Tournament Director. Ryan has won 2 national championships as a coach in the NPL National Championships and US Club National Championships.
Jay Hamilton - Associate Competitive Girls Director
E-mail:[email protected]
Phone Number: (720) 779-0030
Jay holds the USC Premier Diploma and a USSF ‘D’ License. In addition to his position at the club, he is an assistant women soccer coach at Regis University. Jay played Division 1 soccer at the University of Nevada Las Vegas where he played for 3 years and finished his final year at Metro State. Jay played professional indoor soccer with the San Diego Sockers and Denver Dynamite. He grew up in Moore, Oklahoma playing youth soccer for Der Bullen SC and Magpies FC. In his free time Jay likes to hang out with his family and watch his girls play soccer.
Kyle Kleeburg - Director Of Goalkeepers and Coordinator - Tournaments and Events
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone Number: (720) 779-0032
Kyle Kleeburg will work with our goalkeepers through weekly training sessions, gameday support and overall guidance of our aspiring goalkeepers. In addition to his on field work with the goalkeepers, Kyle will assist with the day-to-day operations associated with club tournaments, events, and administrative duties. Kyle has been a goalkeeper coach, team coach and has assisted with our club tournaments and 4v4 summer program in our club since 2016. In addition, he had spent the past 3 years as a middle school teacher at Faith Christian in Arvada. Prior to moving to Colorado, Kyle was the Director of Goalkeepers at the Norman Celtic Soccer Club in Oklahoma, spent 3 years serving as an assistant coach at Oklahoma Baptist University Men’s Soccer team and served as the Goalkeeper coach for both the Men’s and Women’s Teams. Kyle holds a USSF ‘C’ License, USC Level 3 Goalkeeping Diploma, USC National Diploma, and the USC Director of Coaching Diploma. Kyle played high school and club soccer in Frisco, Texas, before playing at Oklahoma Baptist University for 4 years. In addition, Kyle has a Masters of Science: Education in Sports Administration. In his free time, he loves to play golf, soccer, snowboard and spend time with friends.
Nathan Skelton - Head Athletic Trainer, Children's Hospital Colorado
E-mail: [email protected]
Nathan Skelton is a Certified Athletic Trainer from Denver, Colorado and has been working at Children's Hospital since 2018. Prior to coming to Children’s Hospital, Nathan worked as an Athletic Trainer for Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch, CO, providing primary coverage for all sports teams, games, practices, as well as clinical coverage. Nathan is a Colorado native and received his BA in Athletic Training from Point Loma Nazarene University, in San Diego, in 2015, and his MS in Sports Science and Rehabilitation from Logan University in St. Louis, Missouri in 2019, where he graduated as Valedictorian.
Nathan will be available Monday-Thursday at Stenger Soccer Complex or Long Lake (location varies depending on day of week) for practice coverages and working with our athletes on injury prevention, as well as covering home league games on Saturdays. In addition to his work during the season, Nathan will be available at our club events, tournaments, camps and off-season team practices. Please email him to set up any evaluations in order to reserve a time slot. He is also available by email for any questions or concerns you may have in relation to your child’s athletic injuries. These evaluations will be done free of charge. He can also help with the referral process to Children’s Hospital Colorado if you need to see an orthopedic physician or need physical therapy for any ongoing injuries. If you have any questions about the services he can provide please do not hesitate to reach out to him at [email protected]