Meet Our Director of Coaching

For the past 30 years, coaching, teaching and instructing has been my passion. I have obtained much wisdom and growth during my endeavors. Blessings come in many forms, one of which was being appointed Director of Coaches for Arsenal FC over the last year.  As most major soccer clubs, we are focused in developing players to become the best player they may become while still enjoying the love of the game. Building a great foundation. To teach sportsmanship with a competitive spirit, teamwork, and understanding competitive soccer assist in everyday life conditions.  I have coached players from the age of 4 years old to collegiate players. With over 40 years of soccer experience under my belt, I have developed a philosophy, as an organization if we can make a positive difference in a player life, we have done what we have been called to do. 

JAVIER RODRIGUEZ Director of Coaching Phone: (210) 725-7783 Email: [email protected]   About Javier Rodriguez:  NEYSO Dragons - Assistant Coach (Au g 1993- May 1995) NEYSO (Sunburst club) - Vice-President    (Aug 1997-July 2000) NEYSO Dragons/GRAYSA Eclipse 89'   Head Coach (Aug 1995 - July 2007) NEYSO/GRAYSA  SABulls  92'  Head Coach (Aug 1996-present) GRAYSA Kros Fya h 91 ' Head Coach  (Aug 2005-present ) GRAYSA (Greater Youth Soccer Association) June 2003 - Present Past held offices: Acting Vice-President/Game and field scheduler/coaching instructor Referee : level  8      1999- present FG coaching license 1996 E coaching license 2000 D National license 2004 Dragons/Eclipse 89' - Highest level of play- Div l 5- Western District appearance 2- State appearance/2nd place State under 18 and under 19. Kros Fyah (female) 91'-Highest level of play - Super II 4- Western District appearance 2- State Appearance /2nd and 3rd  under 17 and under 19. SA Bull s 92' - Highest level of play- Premier 7- Western District appearance 2- State Appearance/3rd and 2nd under 12, under 15 . I  have been blessed to coach (14) players that have continued to the college ranks : (UIW/ TLU/ OLL/UT-Dallas/UT-PB)  Cody Moore, Sydney Solemon, Austin Rodriguez, Robert Piedaza, Ryan Rodriguez, Kaily Wade, David Dawson , Danial Snider, Eric Hunsaker, Kaela Puente, Tyler Rodriguez. Michael Starkey, Aaron Garza , William Taylor and Shawn Tillman. **I am current playing men's league, Div 1 SA Storm.In the near future, looking to gain a "C" national coaching license and youth National License.