Mark Roach
Coach/Trainer
Mark Roach began his coaching career in 1998 with San Diego Surf, where he led competitive youth teams including U-14 boys, U-16 girls, and U-18 boys. These early experiences shaped his philosophy around player development, discipline, teamwork, and creating a positive environment for growth on and off the field.
After moving to Colorado, Coach Roach transitioned to Colorado Arsenal from 2002 to 2007, focusing on technical, tactical, and personal development. From 2007 to 2014, he worked across youth programs from U3–U10, building a strong foundation in early development with an emphasis on fundamentals, movement, ball mastery, confidence, creativity, and a love for the game.
He later coached girls’ teams with Colorado Storm Academy FC (2013–2015), now part of the Colorado Rapids youth system, and continued with competitive boys’ teams (U14, U16) from 2015 to 2018.
Coach Roach holds a USSF C License and an NSCAA Advanced National Diploma. With experience across all developmental stages, he emphasizes fundamentals, creativity, effort, discipline, and sportsmanship, while helping players reach their full potential. He believes soccer is a platform for building character, teamwork, and a lifelong passion for growth and competition.
