Meet Our Coaches
Benicia Arsenal FC
Graham Mayle
Hometown: Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Length of time coaching with Benicia Arsenal FC: 9 years
Coaching Qualifications
United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma
United Soccer Coaches Director of Coaching Diploma
USSF 11v11 Coaching License
FA (England) Level 2 Certificate
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Sports Science (Swansea University, UK)
AYSO Advanced Coach Instructor
Playing History
The Wakeman School (High School)
Shrewsbury Sixth Form College
Swansea University
Benicia Arsenal FC Men’s Team
Coaching Philosophy
To improve all players’ technical skills and tactical comprehension, whilst creating a love of the game and reinforcing good character traits and life skills
Favorite Professional Team
Tottenham Hotspur FC
Oren Rosenmann
Hometown: Fairfield, CA
Length of time coaching with Benicia Arsenal FC: 6 years
Coaching Qualifications
United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma
United Soccer Coaches Director of Coaching Diploma
USSF C License
California Single Subject Teaching Credential - Physical Education (Touro University)
Playing History
Dixon Leon (CCSL - Div. I)
Benicia Arsenal FC Men’s Team
Coaching Philosophy
As coach my priorities are to:
1. Create a physically and emotionally safe environment for players to learn, develop, and take risks.
2. Develop and promote a coaching style that will emphasize the development of individual technical skill.
3. Promote an attractive attacking style of play with an emphasis on possession with purpose.
4. Encourage players to work hard and give their best effort each day.
WE WILL TRAIN AND PLAY TO WIN, BUT NOT AT THE EXPENSE OF THESE 4 PRINCIPLES.
Favorite Professional Team
FC Barcelona
Ariel Rosenmann
Hometown: Fairfield, California
Length of time coaching with Benicia Arsenal FC: 6 years
Coaching Qualifications
United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Diploma
United Soccer Coaches Regional Goalkeeper Coaching Diploma
NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate
Bachelors of Arts Degree in Sociology
Associates Degree in Social and Behavioral Science
Playing History
Fairfield High School
Santa Rosa Junior College
California State University East Bay
UPSL Vacaville Elite
Benicia Arsenal FC Men’s Team
Coaching Philosophy:
It is my goal as a youth soccer coach to create a positive learning environment in which players can improve their technical ability and tactical awareness while practicing growth mindset.
Favorite Professional Team
Arsenal FC (England)
Paulo De Souza Jr.
Hometown: Bauru, SP, Brazil
Length of time coaching with Benicia Arsenal FC: 7 years
Coaching Qualifications
Professional Soccer Coaches Union of the State of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Professional Coaching License
United Soccer Coaches National Diploma
USSF 11v11 Coaching License
USSF E License
Norcal Fiorentina Methodology
AYSO Advanced Coach Instructor
Playing History
Brazilian National Team U-15
Santos FC Professional B team
Coaching Philosophy
To coach the love and passion for the game through a trial and error experience that will give the player not only the physical and technical skills necessary to play the game of soccer, but most importantly the ability of a decision making, that will be useful for the player throughout his/her life.
Favorite Professional Team
Santos FC (Brazil)
Noelle Lemos
Hometown: Benicia, California
Length of time coaching with Benicia Arsenal FC: 5 years
Coaching Qualifications
United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Diploma
USSF 7v7 Coaching License
USSF 4v4 Coaching License
NFHS Coaching License
Playing History
Benicia Arsenal FC
Benicia High School
Diablo Valley College
University of California, Davis
California Storm (Semi-Professional)
Coaching Philosophy
To create an environment that fosters development, competitiveness, and a passion for the game while encouraging positive character and life skills.
Favorite Professional Team
US Women’s National Team
Shane Mcconlogue
Hometown: Albemarle, North Carolina
Length of time coaching with Benicia Arsenal FC: 3 years
Coaching Qualifications
USSF 11v11 Coaching License
USSF 9v9 Coaching License
USSF F License
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (University of Wilmington, NC)
Playing History
Albemarle Bulldogs (High School)
University of Francis Marion, SC (College)
Benicia Arsenal FC Men’s Team
Coaching Philosophy
To improve the technical skills and tactical understanding of players, through a love of soccer and reinforcing good character
Favorite Professional Team
FC Barcelona
Armando Martinez
Hometown: Benicia, California
Length of time coaching with Benicia Arsenal FC: 2 years
Coaching Qualifications
USSF 11v11 Coaching License
USSF 9v9 Coaching License
USSF 7v7 Coaching License
Playing History
Benicia Arsenal FC
Benicia High School
San Francisco State University
Coaching Philosophy
To create a positive learning environment where players can develop and improve on tactical awareness and technical skills. To teach sportsmanship and how to have fun and to love the game. And knowing that winning is not the only reason to play.
Favorite Professional Team
FC Barcelona
Ugonna Duru
Hometown: Vallejo, California
Length of time coaching with Benicia Arsenal FC: 3 years
Coaching Qualifications
USSF 9V9 Coaching license
USSF 7V7 Coaching license
USSF 4v4 Coaching license
ACF Fiorentina Coaching Course
Playing History
Benicia Arsenal FC
Benicia High School
Benicia Arsenal FC Men’s Team
Coaching Philosophy:
My objective is to create confident players of the game through technical skills and tactical understanding in a positive learning environment. To create a love for the beautiful game!
Favorite Professional Team
Arsenal FC (England)
Angelic Soto
Hometown: Benicia, California
Length of time coaching with Benicia Arsenal FC: 2 years
Coaching Qualifications
USSF 7v7 Coaching License
USSF 4v4 Coaching License
Playing History
Benicia Arsenal FC
Benicia High School
Diablo Valley College
Coaching Philosophy
To advance the idea that winning isn’t necessarily the first goal, but to realize that by improving the skill and knowledge of the game, winning will be the end result.
Favorite Professional Team
US Women’s National Team
