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Our Staff

 Coaching Staff
Director of Coaching
Marco Fonseca[email protected] 828-386-1215
Technical DirectorHayden Rape[email protected] 828-386-1215
Technical DirectorAnthony Shellard[email protected] 828-386-1215
 Administrative Staff                                                             
 Executive Director
Rick Suyao
[email protected]
 828-386-1215                           
 Office Manager
Gail Sears[email protected]  828-386-1215
 Head Registrar of Players/Teams with NCYSA
Kristin Sevensky
[email protected] 828-386-1215
 Executive Board of Directors
 President
Kevin Needham[email protected]
 
 Vice-President
Ben Morris[email protected]
 
 TreasurerFran Franca[email protected]
 
 SecretaryDick Casey[email protected] 
 Voting Board Members
    
  Brett Taubman  
  Jon Ward  
  Rich Campbell  
  Matt Rupp  
  Mike Raymond  
    

Marco Fonseca, Director of Coaching

  EDUCATION & LICENSING:
B.S. International & Comparative Politics • Appalachian State Uni.
B.A. French Language & Literature • Appalachian State Uni. 
M.A. Geographic Information Sciences • Appalachian State Uni.

USSF 'B' License
USSF Club Technical Leadership Level 1
USC Director of Coaching Diploma
ISPAS Level 3 Accredited Performance Analyst

Email: [email protected]

Originally from Honduras, Marco has been a staff coach with HCSA since spring of 2017.  He has worked with our U10, U8, U6 & U4 Academy Programs as a coach and as a Program Director and coached multiple travel teams for both boys and girls programs.  Marco grew up playing for Triangle Futbol Club (now NCFC) and Needham B. Broughton High School Capitals in Raleigh, NC.  Currently, he coaches our U14 Boys.

   
  
 Hayden Rape, Technical Director

  EDUCATION & LICENSING:

USSF D License

Email:

Hayden played at South Carolina Surf for 11 years and James Island Charter High School for four year - won two state championships.  Committed to Appalachian State University for one year before being medically retired/disqualified.  Coached summer camps at South Carolina Surf and Tormenta FC Academy.  She has previously coached at HCSA in the U10 Academy and was a student coach for Appalachian State Women's Soccer Team for a season.  Currently, she coaches our U15 Boys. 


  
   
 Anthony Shellard, Technical Director - Academy Programs

 
 
EDUCATION & LICENSING:

USSF D License

Email: [email protected]

Originally from Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England, Anthony Shellard will serve as our Academy Programs Technical Director.  Anthony was born in the north of England where he was raised playing soccer.  He played high school, college and for a while with a pro club.  Anthony has a Masters Degree in Physical Education with a specialization in Exercise Physiology.  He has worked as a soccer coach most of his life (35+ years) as well as a Personal Trainer in Florida.  Anthony started a soccer program in 2001 which now has over 1800 participants.  He loves the game and wants all of the High Country to do the same.  Currently, he coaches our U13 Boys.  He has been a staff coach with HCSA since fall 2020. 





COACH HOMETOWN EXPERIENCE TEAMS
TRAVEL TEAM COACHES  
 Cameron ColeyCharlotte, NC1 Year U12B Grey
James MorganBoone, NC3 YearsU11B
Ash Morgan Sunderland, England5 Years U17G & U16B
Anthony Shellard Middlesbrough, England 32 YearsU13B 
Joey LongMount Olive, NC5 YearsU17B
Marco Fonseca Tegucigalpa, Honduras 7 Years U14B
Trey Boggs High Point, NC 10 Years  U19/18B
Emily Rhoads Mexico City, Mexico2 YearsU14G
 Selah HamptonBoone, NC  1 Year U12G
Sam SnyderAlabama1 Year U12B Gold
  
Our coaching staff boasts experience from all levels of the game!
 
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