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GIRLS

Get to know MUSIC CITY F.C.'s GIRLS Program Staff – explore our story, values, and mission that makes us more than just a soccer club

JASON MAZUK

COACHING EXPERIENCE

UMass, Amherst: BS Psychology
Austin Peay: Masters Physiology Sports Leadership
Trevecca Nazarene University: PE Teaching Certification
USSF B License & Youth Module
United Soccer Coaches National Diploma
20+ years professional coaching experience
ECNL & Divison 1 College Coach
Girls Academy Director, Nashville, FC & Armada FC

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

COLLEGE

UMass Amherst
Cumberland University

SEMI PRO/PRO

Clarksville Gunners (PDL)
Sao Cristavao (Trialist - Brazil)
SD Aucus (Trialist - Ecuador)

ELIJAH RIDLEY

COACHING EXPERIENCE

USSF Grassroots: 7v7, 9v9, 11v11
USSF National F License
USSF National D License Candidate (Fall)
Mt. Fire HS Boys Head Coach, 2018-2021
TOCA Trainer, 2021-2022
TOCA Leagues Manager, 2022-2024
Franklin HS Boys/Girls Asst. Coach, 2024-Present
MCFC Head Coach, 2024-Present

PLAYING CAREER

COLLEGE

Trevecca Nazarene University, NCAA D2, 2015-2019

SEMI PRO/OTHER

Nashville Football Club (NPSL), Reserve, 2015
US Paralympic National Team, Trialist, 2017

KEVIN NEBEL

COACHING EXPERIENCE

USSF National D License
USSF National E License
Father Ryan, Head Coach Boys Varsity, 2012-2022
State Runner-up, 2021 & 2022, State Champions, 2013
TSC Nashville Boy's Director & Assistant Academy Director, 2019-2022
TN State ODP Staff, 2016-2022
NFC Boy's Lead Coach & Academy Director, 2013-2018

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

Virginia Intermont College (NAIA), 2000-2005
Appalachian Athletic Conference Champions, 2002 & 2003
Regional Champions to NAIA National Championship, 2002
Father Ryan HS Boys TSSAA State Champions, 1998
Brentwood Soccer Club '81 Lasers, State Champions
TN State ODP Staff, 2016-2022
Region 3 ODP Team Pool Selection, 1998
GA & TN ODP Selections 1992-1996 & 1996-1999

NIAMH RAWLINS

COACHING EXPERIENCE:

USSF National D License
Lipscomb University Summer Camps
Armada FC Head Coach
2011 Boys & 2007 Girls, 2021-2024
Beaman United Women's Head Coach (WPSL), 2022

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

IN ENGLAND

Bristol Academy WFC until 2012
Portsmouth WFC (Premier League National Division until 2013)

IN THE STATES

Lipscomb University (NCAA D1), 2013-2017
Team Captain 2X
Nashville Wolves (WPSL), 2016
Regional All Star Team