Dave Carver, originally from Cambridge, England, is the current Sporting Director at ALBION Colorado, where he brings a wealth of experience and passion for developing soccer talent at all levels. With a strong background in both coaching and leadership, Dave has made a significant impact on the Colorado soccer scene since relocating from Michigan in 2017, drawn by the state’s outdoor lifestyle and its 300 days of sunshine.

Dave’s soccer journey began in his hometown with Royston Town Colts and Royston Town Eagles while supporting Liverpool FC on the weekends. Carver successfully achieved a degree in Sports Development and Coaching (BSc) at the University of Lincoln, England, from 2004 to 2007.

His professional coaching history spans multiple roles, including serving as the U11-U14 Academy Director for FC Boulder, Technical Director for Boulder County United, and Head Coach of the ALBION Colorado USL 2 team in the 2023 and 2024 seasons. As a US Soccer A License Coach and a US Soccer A License Coach Educator, Dave is dedicated to fostering environments where athletes can thrive, both on and off the field. He has earned a reputation for being a forward-thinking leader, always seeking new opportunities for growth and success for the club.

Throughout his career, Dave has achieved several notable accomplishments, including multiple national championship appearances in college soccer, a Coach of the Year award from the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association in 2013, and a Colorado U16 Boys State Cup Championship in 2019. He has also had the privilege of coaching teams at prestigious international events, including the MIC Cup, where his U14 squad played against top European clubs like Barcelona and Atlético Madrid.

Above all, Dave’s passion lies in helping individuals unlock their full potential, both in soccer and in life. His goal is to meet each person where they are at, guide them through challenges, and ultimately help them achieve their goals. His vision is clear: to open doors, create opportunities, and inspire the next generation of soccer leaders.

Maribelia Avalos founded CASA FC in 2008 with only a laptop and a vision for a brighter future for Latino youth throughout Colorado. She recruited eight players who formed the initial team. Today, more than 5,000 youth from the Denver Metro Area and surrounding areas have been enrolled in what has become a hard-driving competitive program known statewide as an emerging elite club.

Maribelia believes in empowering youth to come into their own, fulfill their greatest potential and become successful leaders. As an athlete herself, playing every sport she could when she arrived in this country, she knows how sports can alter someone’s life course in powerful ways. After all, through her high school sports program, she received several full-ride scholarships to attend college.

Of course, her sport of choice has always been soccer. But, after college, she wanted to create the same opportunities for young people in her community. Therefore, she created CASA FC with two guiding principles: that it would be affordable to the community and where talent from often overlooked communities can come and thrive. She was right. CASA FC has quickly become one of the most competitive clubs in the state and country, and CASA FC players are often recruited to play at the highest level for their age group, like MLS Next.

Maribelia didn’t just create CASA FC from scratch; she served in all the roles for the organization - coach, director, manager, volunteer, driver, mentor, field coordinator, scheduler, and cleaner. She knows the club like the back of her hand. This also means she knows the story and lives behind every player, the strengths and opportunities each coach and team manager brings, and the challenges parents from the community must overcome to ensure their child gets the best opportunities in life. For Maribelia, it’s about centering quality over quantity.

Maribelia is also a business owner. She is the founder and owner of Masfit. MasFit is an independent lifestyle, fitness, and well-being facility in the heart of The Highlands neighborhood in Northwest Denver. Masfit was founded by Maribelia Avalos Shisslak, a personal fitness and group fitness instructor with more than 22 years in the industry.

Maribelia and CASA FC have been featured in 9News, Colorado Public Radio, VoyageDenver, La Voz, The Denver Post, Viva Colorado, Univision, and Telemundo, among other notable media. In 2013, Maribelia received a “Woman Who Has Changed the Heart of the City” Award from the Denver Rescue Mission.

Going into the 2024/25 Season, CASA FC will now become ALBION SC Denver to further the mission and provide additional opportunities for players throughout the Denver area.

Maribelia is from Michoacán, Mexico. She graduated from Adam’s State University in 2008, having received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Economics, and Business Management. She also received a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Mathematics.