Henry Mpagi - Technical Director of Coaching

Coaching Licenses/Certificates:
NSCAA Premiere Diploma*
NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
NSCAA National Diploma
NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma
National Youth Coaching License

*The Premier Diploma is the pinnacle of the Residential Academy offerings. It is a 50-hour course designed to teach advanced methodology with full-sided soccer (11v11) as its focal point. Coaches are provided a course curriculum. The course content includes a thorough examination of different systems of play, including: technical and tactical implications; 11 v. 11 topics, including coaching in the game, phase play and shadow play; nutrition; sportsmanship/ethics; and a leadership component including team management, personal development and the coach’s role in game development in his/her community. It is an honor to have achieved this level of certification and continues to build on the outstanding strength of the HFC coaching staff.

Nationality:  USA

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 – 2007: Head Coach for the Huntsville High School Girls Varsity and Junior Varsity Teams

• 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 [(‘92, ’93 and ’94 boys); ( ‘92, ’94, ’95, and ’97 girls)]

• 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

• 2006 Regional III Premiere League Central Division  Finalist (HSC’93 Boys)

• 2006 US Youth Soccer Southern Regional Quarter Finalist (HSC’93 Boys)

• 2006-Present Alabama ODP Coaching Staff

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

• 2007 Regional III Premiere League Central Division  Champions (HSC’93 Boys)*

• 2007-Present VP  Coach & Player Development, North Alabama Soccer League (NASL)

• 2008-Present Scout staff for US Club Soccer 2008 id2 Program, a program to identify players for Regional and National Pool selection.

• 2008: Alabama State Champions - Div. I - HSC '93 Blue Boys

• 2009: US Youth Soccer Southern Regional Quarter Finalist (HSC’93 Boys)

• 2009: Alabama State Finalist - 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.