Sponsors
SPONSORS
FC Arizona is sponsored by many local businesses at both the Club and Team level. Please support our sponsors!
News
NEWS
FC Arizona Welcomes Lifeline Professional Counseling
CHANDLER, Arizona – FC Arizona and Lifeline Professional Counseling (Lifeline PC) have joined forces to bring
mental health resources to FC Arizona families. In an effort to become more than another sports club, FC Arizona has
sought a partnership with Lifeline Professional Counseling, one of the Valley’s most respected outpatient counseling
service providers. With more than 10 years in their respective industries, both organizations have seen a need in recent
years to break stigmas associated with mental health and sports and provide access to mental health professionals.
Philosophy
FC Arizona Club Philosophy
Here at FC Arizona, our Technical Staff takes pride and dedication in demonstrating professionalism and success by providing a platform for our players to develop and showcase their skill set. We have a clear and present pathway enabling our state of the art curriculum which now offers each and every player an opportunity to progress through our structure system leading into our professional teams who participate in NPSL, UPSL, and WPSL leagues.
FC Arizona is now headed by our Technical Director who is UEFA Pro License qualified and supported by our Directors of Coaching who are also UEFA qualified coaches and former professional soccer players with experiences from all over the world. Our aim is to deliver and provide an authentic training program unlike any other club in the state by focusing on developing not just the athlete but also the person on and off the pitch.
Educating our players and parents is also one of our main priorities which is why we will be reaching out to our families and community on a regular basis. Engaging and interacting decisively and diligently will also take priority within our club and our values as we focus on the development and growth of our stakeholders who are committed to FC Arizona.
What Families Can Expect
- Communication and transparency in the welfare and development of the players
- Up-to-date interaction with coaches and technical staff
- Parental education workshops
- Access to the Professional team Players for Mentorship, and Speciality Clinics
- UEFA Qualified Coaches
- Goalkeeper Director of Coaching and specific training
- Season Ticket for each player to the Professional Games including NPSL, UPSL, and WPSL games.
- College ID Tournament, with over 40 College Coaches.
- The same practice field location, consistently throughout the Season.
- Fully qualified and licensed head coaches
- Club code of conduct and values implemented consistently
Admin Staff
Administrative Staff
PRESIDENT
Jamie Landreman
DIRECTOR OF COACHING
Ryan Purtell
DIRECTOR OF COACHING - WOMEN'S / GIRLS
Tara Koleski
Jamie the Owner and President of FC Arizona. He works closely with both Directors of Coaching in handling all soccer-related business decisions as well as partnerships. You can reach him at jamie@fcarizona.com.
Ryan holds a UEFA B Coaching License. He is an Assistant Coach on the NPSL First Team and also the Director of Coaching for the FC Arizona youth program. He can be reached at ryan@fcarizona.com.
Tara has a USSF B license, NSCAA Premier, and DFB “B” License. She is the director of the girls’ academy program and the UWS First and Second Team’s Head Coach. She can be reached at tara.koleski@fcarizona.com.
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Chris Mercer
DIRECTOR OF CLUB OPERATIONS
Brandy Taylor
DIRECTOR OF RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
Chris Azanger
Chris is in charge of the Business Operations side of the club. He assists families with scholarship eligibility application and billing. He can be reached at chris@fcarizona.com.
Brandy is in charge of Youth Operations in Maricopa. She is also our field coordinator and registrar for all NPSL, UWS, UPSL and Youth Leagues. She can be reached at brandy.taylor@fcarizona.com.
Chris runs all of the REC/Grassroots programs throughout the Valley for FC Arizona. He can be reached at chris.azanger@fcarizona.com.
DIRECTOR OF COACHING - UNITED PROGRAM
Thom Intrieri
DIRECTOR OF CLUB OPERATIONS
Melissa Helmkamp
DIRECTOR OF SALES
Christiam Carrillo
Thom is a former professional soccer player with extensive coaching experience and demonstrated success at both youth and college levels. He can be reached at thom.intrieri@fcarizona.com.
Melissa oversees FC Arizona’s Team Mangers, Social Events and FanGear. She is also the liaison between the PrimeSports (UNIFORMS) and our club. She can be reached at melissa.helmkamp@fcarizona.com.
Christiam oversees everything the organization can offer in products & services including tickets, corporate partnerships, marketing & advertising campaigns. He can be reached at christiam.carrillo@fcarizona.com.
Coaching Staff
FC Arizona Coaching Staff
Jamie Landreman
Ryan Purtell
Tara Koleski
Anthony Sanchez
Thom Intrieri
Brett Bentley
Chris Azanger
Adan Rodriguez
Alejandro Aguilar
Ben Gallegos
Mike Duhaney
Bobby Olayo
Brad Mallmann
Brad Rekuc
Chad Sanford
Connor Johnson
Cortney Kellenaers
Damien Quijada
Uchenna Uzo
Roberto Morales
Jason Morris
Joaquin Alvarado
Joey Tappero
Jon Franzen
Juan Adame
Juan Valenzuela
Ray Savoie
Dana Hooper
Elijah Blackgoat
Jesus Ruiz
Kevin Calbert
Manuel Suenaga
Orlando Franklin
Shannon Scott
Wes Garwood
Cameron Novak
Top Prospects
Top Prospects
FC Arizona is proud to offer full professional videos for college recruitment!
Costs are:
$795 per player/recruitment video paid via check only
Shoot 2-3 games
$150 per game beyond 3 games
– Game footage shot by TPVP
– Game footage supplied by athlete (if necessary)
– Interview with athlete
– Interview with coach
– Editing
– Two (2) reviews/changes
– Upload to YouTube and TopProspectVideos.com and requested websites such as VEO
– Allow two (2) to three (3) weeks to edit recruitment video after completion of all shooting.
– Length of time will depend on the number of videos and other unexpected circumstances.
– * Interviews with athletes can be done prior or after one of the games
– SOCCER PLAYERS questionnaire
– Review questions but do not write out or rehearse answers.
– You can prepare for your interview, contact the Club for details
College
College Progamming
FC Arizona College Resources
The FC Arizona College Placement Program is a combination of programs, leadership, and opportunities to support the ongoing goals of the talented and committed player. FCAZ is committed to help our players pursue their goals and dreams by getting a quality education and continuing their playing careers at the college and professional level.
Online Player Profiles
The FCAZ Player Profiles are created with each individual coach, family and our College Program Director. The player profile and roster is integrated into the toolkit provided to all teams within FCAZ. The Manager or Parent has the capability to enter and maintain their player’s information. The player information entered is available to all college coaches nationwide and enables these coaches to easily search for candidate players.
FC Arizona College Timeline
This PDF will give you guidance on a multi-year plan to get the attention of colleges.
Arizona College Track ID Camps
Click the button below to go to find out details about these ID camps.
College Commitments
Coming Soon! A list of our players who have gone to college.
How to Contact College Coaches
Click the button below for a general template to reach out to college coaches.
Financial Aid Resources
Download the PDF below to understand details about Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Eligibility Centers
Download the PDF below to understand eligibility centers for college.