New Director of Coaching named for ASC/HFC

Amherst Soccer Club/Hampshire FC is pleased to announce Marc Hubbard as our new Director of Coaching. In his role with the club, Hubbard  will assume responsibility for training, curriculum development, communicating the club philosophy, player evaluations, tryouts and placement, as well as staffing and training for coaches. "Marc will bring his expertise and strength from a collegiate program perspective to our club. His attention to player development will benefit all of our club's players and community as a whole." says Molly Dix, ASC board member.  Hubbard adds, "I am excited for the opportunity to develop our young players, develop their skills, and show them the path to college soccer. I am honored to be so involved in the New Hampshire soccer community since it's where I developed as a young player. It's a great opportunity to give back to youth soccer." The ASC/HFC board is pleased to have someone of Marc's ability and direction to lead our club into the future. 

Marc is currently the head coach of the Southern New Hampshire University men's soccer program.  Over his first three seasons, Hubbard has re-established the Penmen as one of the nation's premier Division II programs.  His team has made the NCAA Tournament in all 3 years of his tenure while capturing two Northeast 10 regular season titles and an NE-10 Tournament title in 2008. In addition to coaching, Hubbard played four years in college at Colgate University and captained the team his senior year. He has played professionally with the NH Phantoms and was a USL first Team selection and a Defender of the Year finalist, and also played with the Wilmington (NC) Hammerheads and the Syracuse Salty Dogs.

Amherst Soccer Club/Hampshire FC is southern New Hampshire's oldest local soccer program. Amherst Soccer Club is committed to developing youth soccer players in the area by offering programs for players of all competitive levels. Through a coordinated and comprehensive plan, ASC/HFC develops players from ages 3 through 18. 

Once again we would like to extend our thanks and gratitude for the years of service from our director of coaching, Corlton Simmond. Corlton has been instrumental over the last decade in guiding our club and driving our training development to support the US Soccer Federation model and development of our players. It was through his leadership and guidance that brought about the much acclaimed EDP Program, a model of success for the development of soccer skills for our younger players. Corlton has been a mentor, coach, teacher and friend to many in this club.  Due to other commitments he will be giving up his Director of Coaching duties.  He has been directly involved with the club during our search for a new DOC and will remain with his GU14 team until the end of this Spring session.  The Board wishes Corlton the best in his future endeavors.