Stacy Franklin - Staff Coach

I grew up in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and began playing soccer at age 4.  My family was dedicated to soccer as we traveled all over the country (Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, and D.C.) playing in elite soccer tournaments with my club.  I was fortunate to earn a scholarship to play Division I for Mercer University under Coach Paul Harbin (UAB women’s coach).  I met my husband, Jon, at Mercer and he brought me to Alabama. I taught for 9 years, but recently decided to stay at home with my daughter, Emily and son, Brooks.

PHILOSOPHY:  My approach is to teach players lessons for the field that they should also apply in life. 

COACHING:

• USSF National “D” license

• Brazilian “D” license

• Georgia Youth Soccer Association 1992-93

• Sparkman High School JV Girls 2000 and 2001

• UAB Girls Camps: Staff Coach 99, 00, 01

• Madison Soccer Club 96 Girls 2007 and 2008

PLAYING EXPERIENCE:

• Sheffield United, Blackwatch Soccer Club: State Champions, Regional Finalists

• Broken Arrow High School: State Champions

• Oklahoma ODP Team U12-U17

• Region III Olympic Development Camp U12-U17

• United States Region III Pool Team U16 and U17

• NCAA Division I Mercer University 1991-1996:  All Academic Team, All Tournament Team

• Huntsville Adult League