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About Cottonwood FC

Building champions on and off the field since 2014.

Est. 2014
Cottonwood Heights
75
Teams
950
Players
2014
Founded
Our Mission

Why We Exist

"The mission of Cottonwood Football Club is to develop young men and women of character and integrity by cultivating their growth as soccer players and a life-long passion for the beautiful game."

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Build Players

Principle-based coaching that develops soccer IQ and technical skills. Everyone plays, everyone develops.

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Build People

We develop character and integrity alongside athletic ability. Respectful coaches who players want to emulate.

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Build Champions

75 teams competing across UYSA Premier, SCL, IRL, and X-League. Real competition. Real results.

Our Story

How We Got Here

Cottonwood FC was founded in 2014 in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, with a simple idea: build a soccer club that develops the whole player — not just athletes, but people of character and integrity.

From a small group of founding families, CFC has grown to become one of Utah's largest and most respected youth soccer clubs — 75 teams, 950 players, and counting.

Our home is Butler Fields, west of Butler Middle School in Cottonwood Heights. Every season, thousands of players, parents, and families make Butler Fields their second home.

We're proud of our annual Butlerville Days Parade participation and our deep roots in the Cottonwood Heights community — a tradition since our founding year.

2014
Club Founded — Cottonwood Football Club established in Cottonwood Heights, Utah.
2015
UYSA Member Club — UYSA approves Cottonwood Football Club as a member club.
2016
Butler Fields Home — Established permanent home fields at Butler Fields.
2022
500+ Players — Surpassed 500 registered players for the first time.
2024
50+ Teams — Crossed 50 teams across all age groups.
2025
Administrator of the Year — Board president named UYSA Administrator of the Year.
2026
75 Teams, 950 Players — Our biggest season yet. Growing strong.
How We Coach

Our Development Philosophy

At Cottonwood FC, we believe in building complete players — not just athletes who follow instructions, but thinkers who understand the game and love to play it.

Our coaches are trained to guide, not dictate. We avoid "joystick coaching" and focus instead on developing soccer intelligence, decision-making, and a genuine love for the beautiful game.

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Everyone Plays

No position lock until older ages. Every player gets significant time on the field.

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Think, Don't Just Perform

Players learn to read the game and make decisions — we guide, not dictate.

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Play More, Wait Less

Minimal lines, laps, and lectures. Maximum touches on the ball.

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Build Players & People

Coaches build character and integrity alongside athletic skill.

What We Ask of You
Our Expectations of Parents

CFC families are a big part of what makes this club special. Here's what we ask of every parent on the sideline.

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Cheer & Encourage

Be the loudest voice in your player's corner. Cheer, encourage, and support — and let the coaches do the coaching.

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Positive Game Conduct

Only positive commentary toward referees and opposing players. We compete hard and we compete clean — that's the CFC standard.

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Trust the Process

Development takes time. Trust that our coaches have a plan for every player's growth, even when it isn't immediately visible in game results.

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Communicate Respectfully

Questions or concerns? Reach out to your Team Manager or coach directly — not through the sideline during a match.

Leadership

Board of Directors

Cottonwood FC is governed by a volunteer board of directors drawn from our club families. The board oversees club operations, finances, and strategic direction.

Azar McMaster
Azar McMaster
President

Current Term: 2025-2028

Tyler Tinling
Tyler Tinling
Director of Coaching

Current Term: 2024-2027

Chris Smith
Chris Smith
Assistant Director of Coaching

Current Term: 2024-2027

Ashlee Wright
Ashlee Wright
Director of Team Management & Registrar

Current Term: 2026-2029

Adri Soffe
Adri Soffe
Director of Risk Management

Current Term: 2025-2028

Megan Helland
Megan Helland
Director of Social Media

Current Term: 2026-2029

Heather Allen
Heather Allen
Treasurer

Current Term: 2024-2027

Julie Sebresos
Julie Sebresos
Secretary

Current Term: 2025-2028

Behind the Scenes

Club Staff

The volunteers and specialists who keep Cottonwood FC running — from coaching development and goalkeeping to scheduling, uniforms, events, and communications.

Staff Position Name Description Contact
Director of Coaching Development Alex Mower Supports coaches and player training through mentoring and education
Director of Academy Abe Reyna Oversees Academy Program (U6 - U8)
Goalkeeper Coach Michael Barton Trains goalkeepers (U12 and older)
Goalkeeper Coach Sean Lucas Trains goalkeepers (U12 and older)
Goalkeeper Assistant Coach Landon Sullivant Trains goalkeepers (U9 - U11)
Goalkeeper Manager Hillary Stone Coordinates goalkeeper schedules, groups, and communications
Soccer.com Uniform Specialist Jennifer Crane Manages Soccer.com uniform ordering and support
Uniform Specialist Patricia Perkins Oversees short-term kits for loan available to new players
Social Media Coordinator Lisa Stanworth Manages club social media accounts
Field & Indoor Facility Scheduler Drew Hanna Schedules indoor and outdoor fields
Tournament Coordinator Kayse Amevor Coordinates tournament registrations and billing
Winter League Coordinator Karina Phillips Coordinates team registrations for winter leagues (futsal, indoor, etc)
GL Scheduler Brynn Whitchurch Coordinates training sessions and camps with GL
Trace Video Specialist Justin Martin Coordinates onboarding and training with Trace equipment
Butlerville Days Event Coordinator Brittany Fenton Coordinates CFC parade entry in Butlerville Days
Team Photo Day Coordinator Haylie Swenson Plans and coordinates annual team photo day
RSL Night Coordinator Natalie Shahrokh Organizes club participation at annual CFC RSL match
Equipment Specialist Greg Norris Maintains, distributes, and inventories club equipment
Communications Specialist Erin Clegg Responds to inquiries about CFC
Accounts Receivable Ashley Ahlquist Manages invoicing, collections, and payment tracking
Designer Stacy Stiers Creates club graphics, branding, and marketing materials

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