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MURFREESBORO, TN – Tennessee Soccer Club had a successful campaign, crowning seven 2024 Tennessee Spring State Cup Champions this past weekend in Murfreesboro, TN at the Richard Siegel Soccer Complex. In addition to the seven championship teams, six other TSC teams finished as finalists. 

“We are very proud of all of our TSC teams that qualified for the Spring State Cup,” Director of Soccer Stephen Jordan said. “The sheer number and successful results of teams is a testament to the quality of players and coaches at TSC.”

In total, TSC teams lifted the championship trophy eight times this year as well as 11 finalists, including the fall state cup. 

Over the course of the two spring weekends, the 2005/06 Sumner Girls Showcase, 2007 Williamson Girls Showcase, 2008 Williamson Girls Showcase, 2011 Boys ECNL, 2012 Williamson Girls Showcase, 2012 Williamson Boys Academy Premier Blue, 2013 Williamson Girls Academy Elite Blue all tasted victory and became state cup champions.

In addition to the seven champions, six TSC teams reached the finals. The 2005/06 Williamson Girls Showcase, 2008/09 Murfreesboro Girls Premier, 2010 Girls ECNL, 2010 Williamson Girls Premier, 2012 Murfreesboro Girls Showcase, 2012 Williamson Boys Showcase Blue, 2013 Williamson Girls Premier Blue all battled in hard fought games and earned finalist medals.

“Overall, it was a great showing this year for our TSC teams and we are proud of our players, coaches, and parents for showing why TSC is a great place to have a youth soccer experience,” said Executive Director Stuart Brown. “As we celebrate 2023-24, we are now in tryout season and excited about reaching even higher next year.”

State Cup Champions

TSC Sumner 2005/06 Girls Showcase

TSC Williamson 2007 Girls Showcase

TSC Williamson 2008 Girls Showcase

TSC 2011 Boys ECNL

TSC Williamson 2012 Girls Showcase

TSC Williamson 2012 Boys Premier Blue

TSC Williamson 2013 Girls Academy Elite Blue

TSC Williamson 2012 Girls Premier – Fall State Cup Champions

State Cup Finalists

TSC Williamson 2005/06 Girls Showcase

TSC Murfreesboro 2008/09 Girls Premier

TSC 2010 Girls ECNL

TSC Williamson 2010 Girls Premier

TSC Murfreesboro 2012 Girls Showcase

TSC Williamson 2012 Boys Showcase Blue

TSC Williamson 2013 Girls Premier Blue

TSC Williamson 2005/06 Boys Showcase – Fall State Cup Finalists 

TSC Murfreesboro 2006 Boys Showcase – Fall State Cup Finalists

TSC Williamson 2007 Boys Elite – Fall State Cup Finalists

TSC Williamson 2013 Boys Academy Premier White – Fall State Cup Finalists

TSC Williamson 2013 Boys Academy Premier Blue – Fall State Cup Finalists

State Cup Semifinalists

TSC Murfreesboro 2006 Girls Showcase

TSC Murfreesboro 2007 Girls Showcase

TSC Sumner 2007 Girls Showcase

TSC Sumner 2008 Girls Showcase 

TSC 2010 Boys ECNL

TSC 2011 Girls ECNL

TSC Williamson 2011 Girls Showcase

TSC Williamson 2011 Girls Elite

TSC Williamson 2012 Girls Premier DB

TSC Williamson 2012 Girls Premier MA

TSC Williamson 2012 Girls Elite JG

TSC Williamson 2013 Boys Academy Premier White

TSC Williamson 2013 Girls Premier White

TSC Williamson 2005/06 Boys Premier – Fall State Cup Semifinalists

TSC Williamson 2012 Boys Premier Blue – Fall State Cup Semifinalists

TSC Williamson 2012 Girls Elite JG – Fall State Cup Semifinalists

TSC Williamson 2012 Girls Elite EB – Fall State Cup Semifinalists

TSC Williamson 2013 Girls Premier White – Fall State Cup Semifinalists

State Cup Quarterfinalists

TSC Williamson 2007 Girls Premier

TSC 2007/08 Girls Nike

TSC Murfreesboro 2008 Girls Showcase

TSC Williamson 2008 Girls Premier

TSC 2009 Girls Nike

TSC Sumner 2009 Girls Showcase

TSC 2010 Girls Nike

TSC 2011 Boys Nike

TSC 2011 Girls Nike

TSC Sumner 2011/12 Boys Showcase

TSC Williamson 2011 Girls Premier

TSC Murfreesboro 2005/06 Boys Showcase – Fall State Cup Quarterfinalists

TSC Nashville 2006 Boys Showcase – Fall State Cup Quarterfinalists

TSC Murfreesboro 2007 Boys Showcase – Fall State Cup Quarterfinalists

TSC Sumner 2007 Boys Showcase – Fall State Cup Quarterfinalists

TSC Williamson 2007 Boys Showcase – Fall State Cup Quarterfinalists

TSC Williamson 2008 Boys Showcase – Fall State Cup Quarterfinalists

TSC Murfreesboro 2009 Boys Showcase – Fall State Cup Quarterfinalists

For more results from the 2024 Tennessee Spring State Cup, click here.

FRANKLIN, TN – Tennessee Soccer Club today announced a multi-year partnership with Hoffmann Brothers, a premier HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical service provider. 

Hoffmann Brothers will be featured on all TSC competitive player uniforms starting with the upcoming 2024-25 soccer season. In addition to the uniform branding, the multi-year partnership also includes a strong community element along with video and social media activations. 

“We are excited and proud to partner with Hoffmann Brothers,” said Tennessee Soccer Club Executive Director Stuart Brown. “Our values are aligned as is our shared commitment to community. We are thrilled to work alongside them in bettering the lives of the people in the communities we serve.”

Hoffmann Brothers, with over four decades of expertise in delivering top-notch plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services, has established itself as a trusted name in the industry. Focused on serving the greater Nashville, TN community, the company is dedicated to providing unparalleled service and support to its customers. 

“Today, we’re thrilled to announce our partnership with the Tennessee Soccer Club, a beacon of community and excellence in Nashville’s vibrant youth sports scene,” said Hoffmann Brothers CEO Chris Hoffmann. “At Hoffmann Brothers, our purpose is clear: improving life in every home. As a father and CEO, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of youth sports in shaping character and fostering community bonds. This partnership is a testament to our values of being people-focused and committed to enriching lives beyond our core services. Together, we aim to empower the next generation of leaders, athletes, and community builders, embodying the spirit of teamwork, perseverance, and shared success both on and off the field.”

In addition to its partnership with Tennessee Soccer Club, Hoffmann Brothers proudly supports other esteemed sports organizations, including Nashville SC. Through these alliances, the company reinforces its commitment to fostering community spirit and promoting the values of teamwork, excellence, and dedication both on and off the field.

TSC Selected by Premier League & Nike for Special Training Event

FRANKLIN, TN – Tennessee Soccer Club hosted its annual Soccer-A-Thon on Saturday at Robert Ring Arena in Franklin, TN to raise money for the Special Olympics Tennessee (SOTN). The event was a resounding success, raising over $24,000 to help the SOTN with its soccer program. 

Participants filled the arena, with 26 athletes from Special Olympics as well as nearly 50 TSC players and coaches playing and helping run the hour-long clinic.

“It is always powerful to watch our coaches and players come together with the Special Olympics athletes for an hour where soccer isn’t the only focus,” said TSC Tournament Director & Events Coordinator Jimmy Drain. “Hearing the laughter, seeing all the smiles, and watching friendships take place on the field are just a small sample of how much fun takes place at the event.” 

TSC began working with Special Olympics Tennessee in 2016 and has helped raise over $230,000 toward the cause. 

The current Soccer-A-Thon fundraiser will keep accepting donations until March 1st with a mission to raise even more funds for the Special Olympics athletes and TSC. You can donate here.

“We love sharing our enjoyment for the game and look forward to hosting again next winter,” Drain added.

“We are so thankful for the support that TSC has given Special Olympics Tennessee over the years,” Adam Germek, President and CEO of Special Olympics Tennessee said. “This support has helped grow Special Olympics soccer and other programs throughout the state. The athletes look forward to the TSC Soccer-A-Thon every year and love the unified experience with TSC players, coaches, and staff. Thank you TSC for being champions for inclusion on and off the field!”

Tennessee Soccer Club established the TSC Cares program in 2017 as the philanthropic mission of TSC to aid in Building the Community in the Greater Nashville and Middle Tennessee area. TSC Cares continues to partner with local organizations to positively impact our community. To learn more about TSC Cares, or to join us in caring for the community, please visit our TSC Cares page here.

Q and A with Calvin Bettencourt

We sat down with TSC 2007 Williamson Showcase midfielder Calvin Bettencourt who encountered a life and death situation.

TSC:  What TSC team are you on?

Calvin:  I’m currently playing on the 2007 Williamson Boys Showcase team.

TSC:  Tell us about your experience in Florida over Fall Break.

Calvin:  Fall break was very fun and relaxing overall. I stayed at my friend’s house with four other friends and we had a great time watching movies, biking around, swimming, playing sports, and doing other activities.

On one of the last days of break, however, an incident occurred. My friends and I were playing spikeball on the shore and it was my turn to sit out and let someone else play. I’m not sure why, but I was drawn out to go play with and watch after my friend’s little brother and his friend while waiting my turn. On a sand bar that was pretty far from shore, we began playing a game with an inflatable ball the size of a volleyball that would later save our lives. 

Although I’m not sure how it exactly happened, my friend’s little brother got sucked out into the ocean where he couldn’t stand. I saw him struggling as waves crashed over his head, so I swam out to him with the ball. I gave him the ball, and told him to hold on to it tight. His friend was also sucked out, although he remained close to the sandbar. I realized we were caught in a rip current, and as I tried to swim sideways out of it, we only got sucked farther out. I decided that it would be best to swim against the rip current to avoid getting pulled farther out, although it was very strenuous. After about five minutes, the boy’s friend made it to the sandbar where he could stand again. I yelled after him to get us help, although I knew he wouldn’t be able to make it back to the shore for quite some time. I continued to wave my hands above my head and swim against the rip current with the boy in one arm. I began to get exceedingly tired, however I knew stopping wasn’t an option. After about ten minutes of struggling, people finally saw my hands waving and two of my friends and about five dads rushed out to come help us. They pulled us back onto the sandbar and helped us back onto shore.

TSC:  What was going through your mind when you were in the ocean trying to save someone’s life?

Calvin:  Staying calm and keeping the boy calm was the first thing on my mind. I worked hard to reassure the boy that we would be okay. Of course, I had other emotions and thoughts that I had to push back in order to keep calm. Just the thought and sight of all of my friends having a great time on shore while me and the boy I was helping were in deep trouble felt extremely stressful and surreal to me. As time went on, I felt my energy steadily depleting as we made little progress towards shore. After about nine minutes, I felt my hope begin to waver, however I knew I needed to stay strong for the boys sake. While in the water, I found myself subconsciously praying. I felt a sudden burst of energy and determination as I continued struggling that helped me stay afloat. And now, after everything happened, I strongly feel like there was a greater force at hand. So many things lined up perfectly for me to go save the boy and for us to both return safely.

TSC:  How do you feel when people say you are a hero?

Calvin:  Honestly, I don’t think I’ll ever get used to being called a hero. The whole situation happened so quickly and me swimming out to help the boy felt like second nature. After getting back to the shore, I didn’t feel any desire to receive praise; all that was important to me was the fact that both of us were safe and the satisfaction and thankfulness of knowing we could continue on living our lives.

TSC:  What have you learned from this experience?

Calvin:  My perspective on life changed greatly as an outcome of the whole incident. I learned just how easily a life can be taken away, which helped me come to grips with not taking life for granted. Before the incident, never in a thousand years would I have thought that I would get close to dying in my teen years. The experience served as a wake-up call for me and since it all turned out the way it did, (with everyone safe), I am glad it all happened as I feel it helped shape me into the person I am today. 

TSC:  What does going through this mean to you?

Calvin:  I feel that the situation has matured me in various ways. For one, I feel a greater confidence in myself now, knowing that I reacted the way I did in a stressful and dangerous situation. The experience also allowed me to have a greater view of the bigger picture in life. Things I once stressed about have ceased to worry me after going through a situation where I genuinely thought I would die. The whole ordeal means a lot to me as it granted me a deeper dive into my character and taught me a great deal about myself. I feel grateful for the life I have been given, and I am thankful to the experience for these reasons. I feel relieved that the boy is safe and the family of the little boy didn’t have to go through the mourning of a lost family member; this relief serves as the greatest fulfillment I can possibly receive. Overall, I feel the situation resulted in positives that outweigh any trauma from our near death experience.