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MASL Coaching Staff

Clay Roberts

Head Coach

Head Coach Clay Roberts has a very impressive resume both on and off the field. As a professional player, Roberts played for 3 years with the USL side Charlotte Eagles, advancing to the National Championship three consecutive years, ’04-’06, winning the title in 2005. From ’05-’07, ’09-’10, Roberts played pro indoor soccer for the Philadelphia KiXX (MISL). Roberts won an MISL Championship title in 2007, defeating the Detroit Ignition. Roberts played four years of collegiate soccer at Florida Southern College (NCAA DII), winning multiple conference and regional awards.

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Head Coach Clay Roberts has a very impressive resume both on and off the field. As a professional player, Roberts played for 3 years with the USL side Charlotte Eagles, advancing to the National Championship three consecutive years, ’04-’06, winning the title in 2005. From ’05-’07, ’09-’10, Roberts played pro indoor soccer for the Philadelphia KiXX (MISL). Roberts won an MISL Championship title in 2007, defeating the Detroit Ignition. Roberts played four years of collegiate soccer at Florida Southern College (NCAA DII), winning multiple conference and regional awards.

In 2008-1010, Roberts was the Head Coach for both the Men & Women’s teams at Philadelphia Biblical University (NCCAA DIII). Roberts led the PBU Men’s program to a third place finish in the NCCAA DIII National Tournament. In the summer of 2009, Roberts was the Head Coach of the Buxmont Torch, a member of the (WPSL) Women’s Premier Soccer League. In the fall of 2007, Roberts served as the Assistant Coach for the Palm Beach Atlantic University (NCAA DII). The team finished with the programs best record of 14-4-2, and an appearance in the NCAA National Championship game.

In ’10-’13, prior to his return to the professional game, Roberts served as Director of Coaching for the Brandon FC (Currently West Florida Flames) youth club, one of the largest in Florida. Roberts set the curriculum for the club that saw significant growth over 3 years, inclusive of many tournament, state, and national championship appearances across the club.

Before coming to the Fire, Roberts spent two seasons with the PDL side Ocala Stampede as Vice President. Roberts helped the franchise become two time Southern Division Champions, and two time Southern Conference Champions. The team also made two appearances in the PDL Final Four during Robert’s tenure with the organization.

From ’12-‘13, Roberts served as General Manager & Director of Soccer for VSI Tampa Bay FC, a franchise in USL PRO. VSI Tampa Bay also operated a PDL, W-League, and Super-20 franchise, all of which were under the guidance of Roberts.

Roberts is currently the Head Men’s Soccer Coach for the Southeastern University Fire, a member of the NAIA. In his first two seasons at SEU, Roberts led the team to an overall record of 26 wins, 11 losses, and 2 draws, including a Sun Conference Regular Season Championship, Sun Conference Tournament Championship, and a Final 16 appearance in the NAIA National Tournament. The SEU Fire finished 2015 ranked #15 in the country. All accomplishments are first in the Fire programs history.

Roberts currently resides in Lakeland Florida with his 3 children and wife Darcee’.

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Will Arroyo

Assistant Coach

Wilbert Arroyo is a native of San Jose Costa Rica, he played collegiate soccer at St. Thomas University and Trinity University in 1995-96, played also in the old USISL former USL with the Miami Tango before heading to the U.S. Navy where he played for the All Navy Soccer Team and All Armed Forces Soccer Team for 3 yrs representing the U.S in International Tournaments in Victoria Canada, Germany and Zagreb Croatia. 

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Wilbert Arroyo is a native of San Jose Costa Rica, he played collegiate soccer at St. Thomas University and Trinity University in 1995-96, played also in the old USISL former USL with the Miami Tango before heading to the U.S. Navy where he played for the All Navy Soccer Team and All Armed Forces Soccer Team for 3 yrs representing the U.S in International Tournaments in Victoria Canada, Germany and Zagreb Croatia. 

Coach Will has helped coach teams that  participated in the 2016 PFL Showcase  held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports.   The event included the participation of World Renowned Super Stars Ricardihno from Portugal, Falcao from Brazil, Vampeta from Brazil, Cardinal from Portugal, Pula from Russia  and other  players  chosen  for this event from around the world promoting Futsal  in the USA.

Participated as a scout in the 2015 PFL Player Combine  held in Orlando Florida. Assisted in selecting  the squad  that  participated in the PFL Showcase  that  same year in which Falcao was the main attraction and helped prepare the Combine Goalkeepers.

Other Coaching Experience: 

       2014-2015-FCB Barcelona/Kaptiva Sports  Summer/ Goalkeeper Coach

       2014-Boca  Juniors/Florida Franchise/ Goalkeeper and Camp Coach

       2013-My Soccer Academy/Goalkeeper Coach

 

Playing Experience:

       2001-2012-Orlando Storm  Goalkeeper

       1998-2000-All Navy-All Armed Forces USA Military/Goalkeeper

       1995-1997-Played for St. Thomas University and Trinity 

University/Goalkeeper

       1994-1996-Played in the USISL(USL) with Miami Tango/Goalkeeper

       1990-1994-Miami Beach Sr. High School/Goalkeeper

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Alex Flores

Assistant Coach

Corey Mills

Sports Performance

Nick Olgee

Head Athletic Trainer

UPSL Coaching Staff

JP Reyes

Head Coach

Dr. Panagiotis Iakovidis

Assistant Coach
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