About Coach Rohner:

Austin has been playing soccer for over 24 years. Started at age five and has played for GYSA, Gilbert Arsenal, Mesa Soccer Club, Junior High, High School, and Mesa Community college. He primarily played center mid growing up but has played all the different positions over the years, including keeper. He has been the assistant coach for one year at Gilbert Junior High and two years at Gilbert High School for Varsity girls. He has been a personal trainer and has officiated high school soccer for three years. After graduating in 2015 from ASU, he began his current job with DES/DDD. He continues to play the game in adult city leagues. Austin loves the game of soccer not only for the physical activity, but also for the life lessons that can be learned through the game.

Education:

• Gilbert High School (2005)
• LDS Mission to Brazil (2006-2008)
• Mesa Community College (Associates of Arts 2011)
• ASU- Bachelors of Science in Family and Human Development. (2015)

Coaching Experience:

• Assistant coach for recreation teams at GYSA ages 5-13
• Assistant in practices for Gilbert Girls Arsenal
• Personal Trainer for Arsenal and Mesa Soccer Club ages 9-16
• Special Olympics coach 2012-2013

Playing Experience:

• GYSA (1991-1994)
• Gilbert Soccer Club, Gilbert Arsenal, Mesa Soccer Club (1993-1999)
• Gilbert Junior High East Valley Champions  (1999) MVP (2000)
• Gilbert High School (2001-2004)
• Played Futsal in Brazil with youth twice a month (2006-2008)
• Indoor and outdoor city leagues (2008—2010)
• Mesa Community College Men’s Soccer Team (2010)
• Adult City leagues (2011-present)