Huntsville Futbol Club, Huntsville, Alabama

2013 HFC Players Secure College Soccer Opportunities HFC Alumni The following players from HFC’s Elite teams have been signed with top college programs in the Southeast. We are very proud of these players and their commitment to achieving their best. All of these players have made sacrifices to balance the demands of school and athletics in the pursuit of a college opportunity. We wish them all the best!
National Signing Day Congratulations to Sam Jobe and Nate Strouth (Huntsville FC Boys 95 Blue) on their signing day with UA Huntsville.
Klaire Phillips (HFC 95Girls Blue) signs with UAH Chargers! Klaire Phillips hails from Athens High School where the 5-11 defender has been a key part of the program's immense success. Phillips joined Morgan in being named the 2012 Athens News Courier Co-Player of the Year, and she was an honorable mention all-state selection after the 2012 campaign. UAH Head Coach Jimmy Mitchell Interview \| Read More on UAH Players
Sparkman High School soccer player Caitlin Walters (HFC 95Girls Blue) has committed to play college soccer for Shorter University and Coach Jennifer Cooley. Shorter University is a Christian university located in Rome, GA. The Senator’s senior midfielder first visited the Rome, GA campus in the Fall of 2012. She was fortunate to sit in on a few classes, meet the entire team and attend a home match. Caitlin was also able to attend a team training session and a few team bonding activities. Shortly after that visit, Caitlin gave her verbal commitment to Coach Cooley. The Lady Hawks have been recently promoted to the Gulf South Conference (GSC) in NCAA Division II and nearly made their first playoff berth. They were honored with the NSCAA Team Academic Award in both 2009 and 2010. In addition to playing soccer, Caitlin plans to major in Pre-Med. The university’s warm atmosphere, focus on education and its passion to support student athletes will make Caitlin feel right at home. Congratulations Caitlin! We are proud of you and know that you will represent Sparkman High School well.
Kristina Zita (HFC 95Girls Blue) signs with Martin Methodist RedHawks! Kristina is from Fayetteville, TN, is a 5-3 defender / wing player, maintains a 3.7 GPA, will be pursuing a degree in the medical profession at MMC. She is an active member of the BETA, HOSA organizations.
Cassidy Ortman (HFC 96Girls Blue) has committed to play for Tennessee Tech. Cassidy was recruited to play center back for them. TTU is D1 and plays in the OVC against teams like Jacksonville State where former HFC players Sidney Keller and the Clausen twins are/will be playing.
Melody Dodd (HFC 95 Maroon) has signed a scholarship to play for UAH Chargers. Melody led the Maroon with 34 goals and was a key player leading the Maroon to the Florabama Tournament Silver Championship and D2 State Championship.
Jonathan Trinh (HFC 95Boys Blue) will be signing to attend the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH).
Emily Rhodes (HFC 95Girls Blue) - UAH Women's Soccer A 5-10 goalkeeper from Hazel Green High School, Emily Rhodes has also played for Huntsville Futbol Club where she has been a three-year captain of her team, and she helped guide that squad to championships at the 2012 Tennessee Cup, Florabama Tournament and the Kicks Tournament.
Ian Dempsey (HFC 95Boys Blue) will be signing to attend Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina.
Player Commits to Division I Rebecca Copeland (HFC '96 Girls Blue) has committed to play for Georgia State University in the Fall of 2014. Rebecca is a junior at Grissom High School where she maintains a 3.8 GPA, is a member of the United Way Youth Leadership Council, and is a fourth year varsity soccer player. Rebecca was recruited in both Alabama and Region III ODP events, CASL and Disney College Showcases, and by participating in Region III Southern Premiere League. Rebecca was also listed in the Top 10 "Players to Watch" in South by Topdrawer Soccer throughout 2012. Georgia State who is coached by Derek Leader, the former Associate Head Coach for SMU, is a Division I program in Atlanta that is moving to the Sun Belt Conference next year. Before his stint at SMU, Leader spent 12 years as women's soccer head coach and assistant director of the IMG Soccer Academy in Bradenton, FL. Congratulations Rebecca!