Since taking the reigns of Arizona Western Soccer in 2005, Kenny Dale has continued to push the Matadors to new heights.The program’s first conference title arrived in 2010 under Dale, and then the Mats defeated Pima to hoist the 2010 Region I Championship plaque. The 2012 ACCAC Coach of the Year has guided the program to 11 consecutive playoff berths after again reaching the postseason in 2018. The 2015 team's program record 17 wins, which included a 12-game winning streak and 15-game unbeaten streak, secured a share of the ACCAC title. Arizona Western has continually posted winning records at the leadership of Dale with 13 winning seasons.
Dale has also been a Pioneer at Arizona Western, launching the AWC Women’s Soccer in 2013 while simultaneously coaching both of the Matador Soccer teams. He helped lead the Lady Mats to the playoffs for two straight seasons while still directing the Matador men to great success. Dale has worked with college-level soccer athletes every season since 1988, and is now in his third decade of college head coaching experience.
Dale earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Master of Arts in History from the University of Arizona. He also holds a USSF ‘A’ license, NSCAA Premier Diplomas from Brazil and Germany and completed the NSCAA Master Coach Program in 2010.
