HHSC Staff
“A coach’s true legacy is the impact they have on their players’ lives, helping them grow into not just better athletes, but better people.”
Our Staff
Hammerheads Soccer Club is proud to be led by a staff of highly educated, passionate, and caring coaches who are dedicated to the growth and development of every player in our program. Our coaching team brings together a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, which enriches our club culture and strengthens the development environment we provide. This diversity fosters innovation, as coaches bring fresh ideas, challenge one another to improve, and continuously push the standard higher for the benefit of our players.
From former professional players and NCAA National Champions to ACC collegiate standouts, college coaches, and U.S. Youth National Team coaches, our staff represents some of the highest levels of experience in the game. What unites them all is a deep love for soccer and a shared desire to give back to the sport that has shaped their lives.
We believe that great coaches have a lasting impact on a player’s life—not just through teaching the game, but by building confidence, instilling values, and inspiring a lifelong passion for soccer. At Hammerheads, our coaches do more than develop athletes—they mentor, lead, and invest in the future of each player they work with.
Operations Staff:
Carson Porter - Executive Director - carson@wilmingtonhammerheadsyouth.com
Erin Fritz - Administrative Director - erin@wilmingtonhammerheadsyouth.com
Kyle Hussey - Operations Director - kyle@wilmingtonhammerheadsyouth.com
Coaching / Soccer Staff:
Wilmington:
Will Heaney - ECNL Program Director and ECNL Girls Director
Alex Nelson - ECNL Boys Director
Chris Brewer - Club Technical Director and U11/12 CDL Director
Ryan Penton - Academy Director / Futsal Programming Director
Jacksonville:
Justin Moose - Club Director
Matt Burgess - Academy Director
Myrtle Beach:
Thuba Nkomazana - Club Director
Joe Anderson - Operations Director