Marty Clark — HSC General Manager & Director of Coaching

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Coaching Licenses/Certificates: USSF National “C”, Brazilian “D”, NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma

Nationality: USA

Education: B.S. Accounting - Athens State University

Profession: General Manager, SEA Wire and Cable, Inc.

Years Coaching: Since 1991

Playing Experience and Awards: 

• Club systems through 8 different States and Okinawa, Japan

• High School, Valencia, California — 3 yrs Varsity and All Conference Player in 1985 and 1986

• 1^st Division Men’s League for 5 years with Huntsville City Champions and Alabama State Finalists

Coaching Experience and Achievements:

• Since 1991, teams have been at every level from U6 Recreational to U18 Classic, including High School Varsity Boys Coach and Alabama Olympic Development Program Staff Coach

• 1994 Alabama Premier State Champions (U13 Boys)

• 1995 Alabama Premier State Champions (U14 Boys)

• 1995 Huntsville City Champions (U14 Boys)

• 1998 Premier State Champions (U8 Boys)

• 1999 Premier State Finalists (U9 Boys)

• 1998 State Playoffs, Lee High School Varsity

• 2000 Huntsville City Champions (U10 Boys)

• 2000 Classic State Finalist (U18 Boys)

• 2001 Classic State Finalists (U13 Boys)

• 2001 Alabama State Champions - Silver - HSC '90 Blue Boys

• 2001 Alabama State Champions - Silver - HSC '91 Blue Boys

• 2002: U15 Boys ODP European Tour Champion

• 2002: Alabama State Champions - U13 Div. I - HSC '90 Blue Boys

• 2002: Alabama State Finalists - U12 Div. II - HSC '91 Blue Boys

• 2003: Alabama State Champions - U14 Div. I - HSC '90 Blue Boys

• 2003: Alabama State Champions - U13 Div. I - HSC '91 Blue Boys

• 2004: Alabama State Finalists - U14 Div. I - HSC '91 Blue Boys

• 2005: Alabama State Finalists - U14 Div. I - HSC '92 Blue Boys

• 2006: Alabama State Finalists - U9 Div. III - HSC '98 Blue Boys

• 2006: Alabama State Finalists - U15 Div. I - HSC '92 Blue Boys

• 2007: Alabama State Finalists - U16 Div. I - HSC '92 Yellow Girls

• 2007: Alabama State Champions - U16 Div. I - HSC '92 Blue Boys

• Many, Many, Many 1^st place tournament victories in the Southeast with either the Eagles SC or HSC

Quote: Hard work alone will take care of 95% of your competition. Always be willing to work a little harder than the person next to you and everything else will fall into place.

John Tesema — HSC Director of Coaching

Coaching Licenses/Certificates: USSF National “A”, Brazilian B License, Dutch Advanced Coaching Diploma

Nationality:   Born in Ethiopia, US Citizen

Education:  Masters in Physical Education

Years Coaching: Since 1988

Playing Experience and Awards:

• 1982 – 1986: Ethiopian National Team

• 1989 – 1990: Southern Connecticut State University, Captain of Men’s Soccer Team

• 1989 – 1990: All-American

• 1989 – 1990: Member of NCAA Division II National Championship Team

• 1988: Member of NCAA Division II Semifinalist Team

• 1989: MVP of New England All-Star Team

• 1990: Offensive MVP of NCAA Division II Final Four

• 1990: New England NCAA Division II Player of the Year

• 1990: New England NCAA Division II Athlete of the Year

• 1990: Connecticut Select Team to play against Brazilian 1994 World Cup National Team

• 1992 – 1994: Professional player for USIL Boston Storm

Coaching Experience and Achievements:

• 1988 – 1993: South Central Premier Boys, Head Coach

• 1988 – 1994: Victory Over Night Soccer Camp Director and Coach

• 1991 – 1992: Wilbur Cross High School, New Haven, Connecticut, Boys Head Soccer Coach

• 1992 – 1993: Fairfield Connecticut Premier Girls, Head Coach

• 1991 – 1993: Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, Connecticut, Graduate Assistant Soccer Coach

• 1991 – 1993: Southern Connecticut State University, Assistant Intramural Director

• 1992 – 1993: Hillhouse High School, New Haven, Connecticut, Boys Head Soccer Coach

• 1992 – present: Ethio-Maryland, Washington, D.C., Player/Coach (Summer League)

• 1994: Alabama A&M University, NCAA Division I, Men’s Assistant Soccer Coach

• 1994 – 1997: Alabama A&M University, NCAA Division I, Men’s Head Coach

• 1997 – 1998: Alabama A&M University, Women’s Club Soccer Coach

• 2000 – 2002: Randolph School, Huntsville, Alabama, Varsity Girls Soccer Coach

• 2000 – 2003: Alabama ODP Assistant Coaching Director

• 2001: Alabama State Champions - Bronze - HSC '90 Blue Girls

• 2001: Alabama State Finalist - Div I - HSC '88 Blue Boys

• 2002: U15 Boys ODP European Tour Champion

• 2002: Alabama State Champions - U15 Div. I - HSC '88 Blue Boys

• 2002: Alabama State Champions - U16 Div. I - HSC '87 Blue Boys

• 2003: Alabama State Champions - U16 Div. I - HSC '88 Blue Boys

• 2003: Region III Premier League Co-Champion - HSC '88 Blue Boys

• 2004: Alabama State Finalist - U17 Div. I - HSC '88 Blue Boys

• 2007: Alabama State Champion - U13 Div. I - HSC '94 Blue Boys

Henry Mpagi — HSC Assistant Director of Coaching

Coaching Licenses/Certificates: NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma, NSCAA National Diploma, NSCAA Advanced National Diploma & Brazilian “D”

Nationality:  Uganda

Education: BSBA Management Information Systems - University of Alabama - Huntsville

Years Coaching: Since 1997

Playing Experience and Awards:

• 1993: Uganda U17 Junior National Team

• 1994: Member of Uganda First Division Club Champions, Sports Club Villa

• 1994: Men’s NCAA Division I Soccer, Alabama A&M

• 1995 – 1997: Men’s NCAA Division II Soccer, University of Alabama in Huntsville

• Three year Varsity Letterman at University of Alabama in Huntsville

• 1995: Record Breaker and Holder of Most Assists in a Single Game, University of Alabama in Huntsville

• 1996, 1997: Two-time All Conference First Team Member, Gulf States Conference

• 1996: West Florida All Tournament Team Member

• 1998: Huntsville Fire, Professional Indoor Soccer

• Uganda Premier Division Club Champions, SC Villa '94

Coaching Experience and Achievements:

• 1997: Soccer Coach, WEB U11 Boys

• 1998 – present: Head Coach for the Huntsville High School Girls Varsity and Junior Varsity Teams

• 1999: High School Girls State 6A Champions

• 2000: High School Girls State 6A Champions

• 2001: High School Girls State 6A Finalist

• 2002: High School Girls State 6A Champions

• 2003: High School Girls State 5A Finalist

• 2004: High School Girls State 5A Champions

• 2005: High School Girls State 5A Champions (10th in the Nation & 2nd Regionally by NSCAA)

• 2006: High School Girls State 5A Finalist

• 2007: High School Girls State 6A Finalist

• Career High School record: 163-27-14 (4 Championships and 4 Finalists)

• 1998 – 2000: Assistant Soccer Coach, University of Alabama in Huntsville

• 1999 – Present: Huntsville Soccer Club U9 Boys, U10 Boys, U13 Boys

• 2002: Alabama State Finalists - Div. II - HSC '92 Blue Boys

• 2004: Alabama State Champions - Div. III - HSC '95 Blue Boys

• 2004: Alabama State Champions - Div. II - HSC '93 Blue Boys

• 2005: Alabama State Champions - Div I - HSC '93 Blue Boys

• 2006: Alabama State Champions - Div. I - HSC '93 Blue Boys

• 2007: Alabama State Champions - Div. I - HSC '93 Blue Boys

• Many years experience in soccer camps

Coaching Honors:

• 1999-2000 Alabama Girls High School State Soccer Coach of the Year*

• 1999-2000 All-City Girls High School Soccer Coach of the Year

• 1999-2000 All-Metro Girls High School Soccer Coach of the Year

• 2001-2002 All-City Girls High School Soccer Coach of the Year

• 2001-2003 All-City Girls High School Soccer Coach of the Year

• 2003-2004 All-City Girls High School Soccer Coach of the Year

• 2004-2005 All-City Girls High School Soccer Coach of the Year

• 2003-2004 All-Metro Girls High School Soccer Coach of the Year

• 2004-2005 All-Metro Girls High School Soccer Coach of the Year

• 2003-2004 Alabama Girls High School State Soccer Coach of the Year*

• 2004-2005 Alabama Girls High School State Soccer Coach of the Year*

Quote:  My coaching philosophy evolves around the following phrases: Hard work pays off, Practice makes perfect, and Repetition is the mother of learning.

Sean Cooper - HSC Youth Academy Director

Nationality: USA

Coaching Licenses/Certificates: USSF National "C", NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma, CPR Certified, Positive Coaching Alliance Member, First Aid and Sports First Aid Certified

Years Coaching: Since 2002

Playing Experience and Awards:

• Life long player and 4 year Letterman at Huntsville High School

• All Metro Team as a Senior

• All City 1st team as a Junior

• All City 2nd team as a Sophmore

• Captain - 2 years

• University of Montevallo for one year

Coaching Experience:

• Assistant Coach Randolph Varsity Girls-4 years; 4 final four appearances, State Finalist 2006

• Head Coach Randolph Middle School Girls 2003 to present; 1 area tournament final appearance

• Randolph Soccer Camp Head Coach 2005 & 2006; K - 9th grades

• Head Coach U-11 HSC_Samba Blue(D-III) 2004

• Head Coach  U-12 HSC_Samba (D-II)-½ 2005

• Head Coach U9 Strikers and U13 Samba 2005

• Head Coach U15 Strikers White

• Head Coach U14 Samba

• Head Coach U10 Strikers

• 2006: Alabama State Finalist - Div. III - HSC '97 Blue Boys

Quote: In life and sport, We can only control the effort we put in to what we do.  The effort is what allows us a chance to succeed in both life and sport.

Eusebio Samuel

Coaching Licenses/Certificates: USSF National "D", NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma

Nationality: Trinidad

Years Coaching: Since 1999

Playing Experience and Awards:

• 1991 – 1996: High School First XI Soccer at St. Mary’s College, Trinidad

• 1992 – 1994: Jean ‘Jah’ Lilywhite Coaching School

• 1994 – 1996: Santa-Cruz First Division Soccer Club

• 1997 – 1999: FUTGOF Soccer Club - First Division Soccer Club, Trinidad

• 1998: Soccer Scientific Coaching School

• 1999: Mercer University’s NCAA Division I Conference Champion

• 2000 – 2002: UAH NCAA Division II Soccer

Coaching Experience and Achievements:

• 1999 – 2000: Conducted Soccer clinics at Mercer University

• 2000 – 2002: Conducted Soccer clinics at UAH

• 2001: U13 Extended Technical Training at Matthew’s Soccer Club, NC

• 2002: U11 Small-Sided Regional Tournament

• 2002: Assistant Coach - HSC Strikers ’91 Blue Boys

• 2005: Alabama State Semi-Finalist - Div I - HSC '91 Blue Boys

• 2007: Alabama State Champions - Div. II B - HSC '96 Blue Boys

• 2007: Alabama State Champions - Div. I - HSC '94 Blue Boys

Christy Copeland

Nationality: USA

Coaching Licenses/Certificates: USSF “D”

Years Coaching: Since 1990

Playing Experience and Awards:

• 1977 – 1988: Various Rec & Club teams in Georgia, Virginia, Alabama, & Ohio

• 1984 – 1986: U18 Alabama Junior Olympic Girls Team

• 1984: U18 Girls Southeast Regional Champions (Team Captain)

• 1984: Finalist U18  National Championships (Team Captain)

• 1985: U18 Girls Southeast Regional Champions (Team Captain)

• 1985: Finalist U18 Junior Olympic National Championships (Team Captain)

• 1986: Finalist U18 Girls Southeast Regional Championships (Team Captain)

• 1985 – 1986: Butler High School Girls Varsity (Team Captain)

• 1986 – 1988: Beavercreek (Ohio) High School Girls Varsity (Team Captain)

• 1988: Finalist Div. I Southeast Ohio District Championships

• 1986 – 1988: U18 Ohio Olympic Development Program Girls Div. I Team (Team Captain)

Fernando Gabriel Pingitore

Nationality: Argentina

Years Coaching: Since 2003

Playing Experience and Awards:

• Argentina Professional Player - 1 year Div. III Team Excursionista

• Argentina Professional Player - 2 years Div. IV Team River Plate

• College Soccer - USA - All American Second team at Missouri Valley College

Coaching Experience:

• U12 Club teams in Argentina

• Finalist and Semi-Finalist in International Tournaments - Argentina

• Camps throughout college career

• Head Coach U9 Strikers 2005

• Head Coach - various Striker Teams

• 2006: Alabama State Finalist - Div. III - HSC '97 White Boys

Kevon Joseph

Nationality: Trinidad and Tobago

Years Coaching: Since 2003

Playing Experience and Awards:

• 4 year player at University of Alabama - Huntsville

• Premier Division - Huntsville Adult league with the Darby team

• WI Jets in Chicago's Adult League

• 2 Time MVP with Woodbrook High School in Trinidad

Coaching Experience:

• 3 years of camps in Illinois

• Assisting in Club programs

• Head Coach U14 White Strikers and U9 Samba 2005/2006

• Head Coach - various Striker Teams

Andy Joseph

Nationality: Trinidad and Tobago

Years Coaching: Since 2003

Norbert Webley

Nationality: Jamaica

Education: BS in Engineering

Coaching Licenses/Certificates: USSF National "D"

Years Coaching: Since 2001

Playing Experience and Awards:

• Youth player in the Real Mona  Soccer Club - Jamaica

• Walmers Boys School - (3 year Varsity Captain)

• Alabama A & M University Varsity Player

• Jamaica National Team for U17 and U20 Teams

• Final "30" cut for the Columbus Crew MLS Team

Coaching Experience and Achievements:

• 2001 - 2006: Head Coach for Kicks Soccer Club

• 2004 - 2006: Huntsville High School Boys Junior Varsity Head Coach

• 2007: Technical Director/Trainer for Vestavia Hills Soccer Club

• U13 Girls Governors Cup Champion

• U9 Boys Governors Cup Champions

• U9 girls State Finalist

• U11 boys State Finalist

Shannon Cazzavillan

Nationality: USA

Education: BA in Communication Theory, BA in Philosophy, Juris Doctor, Masters of Business Administration

Coaching Licenses/Certificates: USSF National "C"

Years Coaching: Since 1994

Playing Experience and Awards:

• Youth systems in Lindenhurst, IL and Birmingham, AL

• Antioch HS and Berry HS

• 1994 - 1996: at University of South Alabama

• 1997 - 1998: at Mississippi State University (Soccer and Track)

• 1995 - 1996: Semi-Pro Alabama Angels

• 1992 - 1994: Mountain Brook Angels State Champions

• 1993: Berry High School State Champions

• 1993 - 1995: Alabama State ODP Team

• 1996: MVP Mississippi State

• 1997: Team Captain Mississippi State

Coaching Experience and Achievements:

• 1994 - 2000: UAB Soccer Camps

• 1999 - 2001: Sports Blast Soccer Camps

• 1999: Starkville High School - MS. Girls Varsity Coach

• 1999 - 2000: Vestavia Hills Soccer Club U11 Girls Head Coach

• 1999 - 2001: Alabama State ODP Coach

• 2000 - 2004: Mountain Brook Angels U12 - U15 Girls Head Coach

• 2001 - 2002: Graduate Assistant Coach at Birmingham Southern College

• Moutain Brook Girls State Finalist many years and multiple tournament wins throughout various clubs

Marco Cazzavillan

Nationality: South Africa

Education: BS in Education - Major in Sports Medicine, Certified Athletic Trainer

Coaching Licenses/Certificates: USSF "E"

Years Coaching: Since 1993

Playing Experience and Awards:

• 1977 - 1991: Robertsham Callies Utd

• 1991 - 1993: Semi-Pro with Wits University, South Africa

• 1993 - 1996: University of South Alabama

• 1993, 94, 95: Sunbelt Conference Champions - University of South Alabama

• 1991: South African National U19 Club Champions - Wits University

• 1992: South African National College Champions - Wits University

Coaching Experience and Achievements:

• 1993 - 1994: Davidson High School, Mobile AL. - Head Coach JV Girls

• 1993 - 1996: South Alabama Soccer Camps

• 1995 - 1996: UMS Wright, Mobile AL. - Head Coach JV and Varsity Girls

• 1996: Mobile Soccer Club U16 Boys Head Coach

James Ssemambo

Nationality: Uganda

Coaching Licenses/Certificates: USSF State "D"

Education:  Master of Science in Agribusiness & Bachelor‘s degree in Business Economics

Years Coaching: Since 2001

Playing Experience and Awards:

• 1999: Uganda U-20 Junior National Team.

• 1998 - 2000: Member of Uganda First Division Club, Health Soccer Club

• 1999: Member Makerere University Soccer Team (East African Inter-University Soccer Championships)

• 1999: Afro-stone sportsman of the year, Makerere University, Uganda.

• 2000–2002: Men’s NCAA Division I Soccer, Alabama A&M University

• 2001-2004: Three year Varsity Letterman at Alabama A&M University.

• 2003-2005: Four-time Huntsville Adult league Premier Division Champions with Darby Soccer Club.

• 2004: Champions, Alabama State Games with Darby soccer club.

• 2005: Alabama State team member under Coach Mike Remus.

Coaching Experience and Achievements:

• 2001-2004: Volunteer coach and Aide with National Youth Sports Program

• 2003: Coach U-14 National League Teams

• 2003: Asst. Women soccer Coach, University of Alabama in Huntsville.

• 2003-2006: Assisting on Coach Henry Mpagi‘s HSC teams

• 2004-2006: Graduate Asst. Coach, Alabama A&M University‘s Men & Women soccer Program

• 2005-2007: Goalkeeper coach with 2005 State Champions, Huntsville High school

• 2007: HSC spring classic Champions with Strikers 95 Blue and Samba 95

• 2007: Alabama State Champion - Div. II - HSC '95 Blue Boys

Quote: “Failure happens all the time. It happens every day in practice. What makes you better is how you react to it.” –Mia Hamm

Greg Dunn

Nationality: USA

Education: Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA

Profession: Senior Electrical Engineer, Radiance Technologies, Inc.

Coaching Licenses/Certificates: USSF "E", NSCAA Goal Keeping Level 1

Years Coaching: Since 1998

Playing Experience and Awards:

• 1978 – 1988: Various Youth Programs

• 1988 – 1992: Georgia Tech Intramural League

• 2002 – 2006: Huntsville Adult Soccer League

Coaching Experience and Achievements:

• 1998 – Present: Head Coach for various Recreational Teams

• 2002 – Present: HSC Club Assistant

• 2003: Alabama State Champion – Div III – HSC ’94 Blue Boys

• 2007: Alabama State Champion – Div II – HSC ’95 Blue Boys

Brock Warner

Nationality: USA

Education: BS in Business, Auburn University - Auburn, AL.

Profession: Senior Director of Sales, Accruent

Coaching Licenses/Certificates: USSF "E"

Years Coaching: Since 1998

Playing Experience and Awards:

• Various Select Youth Programs and High School

• Auburn Men's Intramural League

Coaching Experience and Achievements:

• 1998 - 2003: Huntsville City Recreational Program Head Coach

• 1995 - Present: Speed and Agility Trainer

• 1994 - Present: HSC Academy Coach

• 1994 - Present: HSC Club Assistant