A Welcome from Sam Burgireno, Founder & President of Momentum NWA
As a proud parent of a young soccer player and a lifelong supporter of our local community, I know firsthand how important it is to have a dedicated space where kids, families, and teams can come together to grow and thrive. That’s why I founded Momentum NWA — to create a world-class home for soccer and fitness in Northwest Arkansas. We’re building a facility that’s not just about the game, but about bringing people together and supporting every player’s journey, from their first kick to their greatest victories.
Thank you for being part of this exciting new chapter for our community. Let’s build something great together!
Kerry brings a powerful blend of experience, success, and a deep background in sports psychology and mental skills training to Momentum NWA. His passion for the mental side of the game has made him a respected mentor and motivator in the soccer community for decades. In addition to his current role as Varsity Women’s Head Coach at Bentonville West High School, Kerry holds a range of respected coaching credentials, including the USSF National D License, USYS National Youth License, and Goalkeeping License. He has also earned United Soccer Coaches National and Advanced Diplomas with a concentration in Sports Psychology and Mental Skills, and holds a Level 1 Coaching and Tactical Analysis Certification from Barcelona FC.
Kerry’s coaching excellence has been recognized on multiple levels. He was a 2022 United Soccer Coaches National Coach of the Year Finalist, as well as Regional and State Coach of the Year that same year. In 2016, he was named the NFHS Southwest Regional Girls Soccer Coach of the Year and has been a multiple-time Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Coach of the Year. He is also a six-time 7A Central Outstanding Girls Soccer Coach and has received Coach of the Year honors from NSCAA, AHSCA, and NFHS. Kerry was named Head Coach of the 2022 West Girls State All-Star Team and has been selected to various All-Star Coaching Staffs nearly every year from 2004 to 2022.
We’re proud to announce that Kerry Castillo has been named Director of Soccer Operations at Momentum NWA. In this pivotal leadership role, Kerry will shape the vision and culture of our soccer programs — creating an environment where players, families, and coaches thrive together.
At Momentum NWA, Kerry will focus on building a consistent and positive coach culture, offering leadership training and mentorship for players, supporting the psychological and emotional development of athletes, and facilitating workshops for coaches and families that align with our vision. His dedication to creating a cohesive soccer community will be key to Momentum NWA’s mission: providing an exceptional, player-focused experience for youth and adult soccer in Northwest Arkansas.
We welcome Kerry to this exciting leadership role as we build a dynamic, supportive, and inspiring environment for soccer in our community.