HSC - News and Events

News & Events

HSC Archives - News & Events (2001 - 2008)

Rival Clubs come together!
Yes - it is true. HSC and Kicks have come together to offer the most promising soccer opportunities possible to the North Alabama youth soccer players. Please review our Memorandum of Understanding outlining the merging process.
One Game! One Team!

HSC '97 Samba Yellow Girls take the State Championship

This talented U11 girls team recently won their State Championship at the Jack Allen Soccer Complex hosted by Alabama Youth Soccer. The '97 Samba team coached by Henry Mpagi had an outstanding performance on their way to securing the state title. Congratulations young ladies!

'95 HSC Samba Yellow advance to Final 4 State Championship Series

The U13 HSC girls team, coached by James Ssemambo, has secured their slot in the final 4 series of the U13 Division I State Championship series to be played this weekend on May 17th and 18th. Good Luck ladies in your pursuit of the State Championship!

Premier Soccer Academy Update

Here is an updated picture of our HSC players that participated in Brad Friedel's PSA camp over the summer. YES - you'll notice international soccer stars Brad Freidel and Desmond Armstrong with our players. Also pictured in the bottom left (yellow shirt) is Joel Nash. Joel played with the Ambassadors in Birmingham and was selected by HSC to participate in the PSA Camp. Since then, Joel has earned a spot at the PSA Academy and is enjoying living and playing at the Academy in Ohio.

Picture above contains futbol legends Brad Friedel, Desmond Armstrong, & John Tesema

HSC players Zach Clark, Jordan Layton, Kathryn Allison, Mary Kate Groark, Becky McGuigan, Paul Drenning, Aymeric Zuurhout, Will Thomas, Bobby Copeland and Sam Witt.

Coaching Profiles

2008 Premier Soccer Academy - camp opportunity

We are proud to announce that once again, PSA will be coming to Huntsville. Coach Desmond Armstrong and Coach Roy Tunks will be coming to us on May 17 - 18th. Camp is for boys 12 - 17 years old. Space is limited to 40 players. For the older players, the coaches will use this camp as an evaluation to help you understand what college program may be best suited for you. As well, they will take your player profile and it keep it on file at PSA for further recommendation opportunities. PSA will then be a referral source for you throughout your college search.

For the younger players, this is an opportunity for you to be scouted into the PSA program. PSA is the only free residential academy in the United States.

CURRENT POSITIONS : Desmond Armstrong

President and Founder of Heroes Futbol Association
adidas esp Staff Coach

COACHING QUALIFICATIONS

US Soccer Certified “A” License; US Soccer Certified “B” License;
National Director of Coaching for Soccer in the Streets;
Technical Director of Blue Ridge Rapids

INTERNATIONAL

1987-1994 US National Team (84 Caps);
UNICEF World Eleven All-Star Gala Team
1990 US World Cup Team;
US Olympic Team;
World University Games Team

PROFESSIONAL

1986-1996 Charlotte Eagles - Team Captain / A-League Cup runner-up; Washington Warthogs - CISL; Maryland Bays - A-League Cup runner-up; Santos FC - Brazil First Division / First American to sign professionally in Brazil; Baltimore Blast - MISL (Suffered broken leg);
Cleveland Force - MISL (Scored 11 goals and had 20 assists in 50 games); MISL All-Star Team; US National Amateur Cup Championship- Fairfax Spartans (Scored Game winner in Finals and two goals in the Semi-Finals)

COLLEGE

1982-1986 University of Maryland; Three-Time All ACC Selection; Two-Time All South Selection (Scored 24 goals and had 18 assists in 78 games for the Terps)

CURRENT POSITION : Roy Tunks

Premier League Goalkeeping Coach

COACHING QUALIFICATIONS

FA Coaching Diploma - Coach Education; FA Advanced License; UEFA “A” License; UEFA “A” Goalkeeping License; Twenty-Four Years Professional Player; Eighteen Years Professional Coach

INTERNATIONAL COACHING CAREER

1992-1999 Football Association - FA Staff Coach
U16 - U20 England National Team Goalkeeping Coach
Two UEFA European Championship Finals U18’s
Two FIFA World Championships U20’s

PROFESSIONAL COACHING CAREER

1997-Present Blackburn Rovers - Goalkeeping Coach
1988-1992 Preston North End - Player 1st Team Coach/Assistant Manager 1985-1988 Wigan Athletic - Player Assistant Manager/1st Team Coach

PROFESSIONAL PLAYING CAREER

1966-1990 Rotherham United; York City; Ipswitch Town; Newcastle United; Preston North End; Wigan Athletic; Preston North End
Professional League Games - 700
Professional Cup Games – 150

HSC Receives Public Charity Status
HSC recently received public charity status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. This means the club is exempt from Federal income tax and contributions to the club are tax deductible. The club considers this a key milestone in its growth and looks forward to the opportunities for further progress this status provides. This status is a benefit to our players as contributors and sponsors take advantage of their tax deductible donations. Most donors will want a copy of the determination letter for their records.