Varsity Head Coach
Matt Favor
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Matt Favor moves to Varsity Head Coach after 3 years as the assistant. Coach Matt has over 8 years coaching experience at all levels. Formerly the Assistant Men's Varsity Coach at Escondido Charter High School, Matt also spent two years as the CCA JV Boy's Head Coach. Currently, the San Diego Mesa College Women's Assistant and local competitive club coach, Matt has his BA in Psychology & Social Behavior from UC Irvine and a USSF "C" License. 

Varsity Assistant Coach
Katherine Dickinson

Kate Dickinson starts her fourth season at CCA, doubling as both the Varsity Assistant Coach and Goalkeeper Coach. She is also a chemistry teacher at CCA and participates in various school activities on campus. Kate has 9 years of competitive playing experience, playing for several North County soccer clubs and Poway High. She was originally a forward before transitioning to goalkeeper full time. 

JV Coach
Tony Arnessen

Tony Arnesen starts his sixth season at Canyon Crest Academy.  Born and raised in San Diego, he grew up playing 8 years of competitive soccer on various teams in the area.  He played both soccer and lacrosse throughout high school, and briefly played soccer at the club collegiate level while earning his BA in Music Industry from CSU Chico.  He currently coaches three competitive club teams, two at the high school age group in the SCDSL league.  Tony places great emphasis on positivity through coaching and firmly believes in hard work on and off the field to create a cohesive and well prepared team.  Tony holds a USSF National “D” License and a Coerver Coaching Youth Diploma, issued by former Chelsea FC player, Charlie Cooke.

Freshman Coach
Pepe Torres

Coach Pepe is returning for his second season at Canyon Crest Academy.