Coaches

Chris Hamilton

Coach Hamilton began his coaching career in 2012 as Azle High School’s Varsity Head Coach and Assistant Varsity Coach to Trinity High School. In his first year, he led Azle to win the District Championship. In 2013, Coach Hamilton became the Academy Director for AFC East Soccer, which then became Atlas Soccer Club in 2014.

As a player, Coach Hamilton holds 8 years of playing experience in the North Texas Classic League, Division 1. As the team captain and starting center back at L.D. Bell High School, Coach Hamilton led the team to win District Championship in 2000. He went on to play for Texas Wesleyan University and was awarded 3D Award Winner in 2002.

Jacob Murrah

Coach Murrah began coaching youth in 2016. He holds a USSF D License and holds 8 years of playing experience in the North Texas Classic League, Division 1. As the starting mid-fielder at L.D. Bell High School, Coach Murrah helped his team win their District Championship in 2000 and was awarded Area Mid-Fielder of the Year.

Nathan Mutchler

Coach Mutchler is a former semi-professional soccer player, playing as the outside midfielder for Austin Lightning, DFW Tornados Indoor, and Texas Outlaws. He began his coaching career in 2013 as the Academy Director for AFC East Soccer.

As a player, Coach Mutchler was team captain for Trinity High School, leading the team to win District Championship in 2001. He was awarded Offensive MVP in 2000. Coach Mutchler went on to play as team captain for Texas Wesleyan University, leading his team to win the DakTronics All-American in 2004 and 2005.

Rob Kirspel

Coach Kirspel began his coaching career in 2014. As the Smithfield Middle School’s head coach, he led the team to win the District Championship in 2018.

As holding mid-fielder at L.D. Bell High School, Coach Kirspel helped his team win their District Championship in 2000 and earned Honorable Mention All District.