MEET THE HCFC TEAM

 Founder &

President of HCFC

Nathan has over 20 years of coaching experience. He has officiated from the recreational to high school level of play for over 15 years. Nathan is a former club player, playing for the Predators as goal keeper, achieving numerous accolades throughout his career, including having several shut-out tournament wins and being ranked the #2 goal keeper for the State of Missouri. 

Co-Founder & Operations/Finance Manager

Laura is the club's designated team mom. Anything involving paperwork, pictures, vidoes, communications, and finances is her domain. If the team needs it, she's the woman to get it accomplished.

During her time with the WPSL SFG Lady Demize she won an award for best match reporting while taking stats at games.

In her spare time, Laura is the Sports Editor for the Howell County News. 

Coach Development Director

Coach Schmitt has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to coaching as he has coached for over 30 years.

He was the West Plains High School Assistant Boys Soccer Coach for 1 season (1996) then the

 WPHS Head Boys Soccer Coach for 20 seasons (1997-2016).

Schmitt was the

 WPHS Head Girls Soccer Coach for 17 seasons (1998-2014) and the

 WPHS Assistant Girls Soccer Coach for 1 season (2015).

During his tenure as coach, Schmitt had 2 District Championships - Boys (2000, 2006);

 1 State Final Four Appearance (3rd Place in Class 2) - Boys (2006). He has 

coached multiple All-State players, including a two-time State Class 2 Offensive Player of the Year. Schmitt has had players 

who went on to play college soccer at the NCAA Division I, Division II, Division III, NAIA and NJCAA levels.

Personally, 

 in 1998, 2000, 2006 Schmitt was named District Coach of the Year,

 2006 Region Coach of the Year

, 2006 Boys State Class 2 Public School Coach of the Year,

 and 2006 NSCAA Missouri State Small School Coach of the Year.

Schmitt is

 Safesport Certified through the US Soccer Federation; has his

 USSF National E License; and

 multiple certificates from the English Football Association.

Marketing Director

 Louis Mongillo brings elite sports knowledge, high-level competitive experience, and a deep passion for developing athletes the right way. A USBC Safe Sport–Certified Coach, Mongillo has competed on bowling’s biggest stages and understands what it takes to win under pressure. Alongside Zach Latta, he helped coach two teams to podium finishes at the National 3v3 Live Soccer Tournament. Grounded in family and community, along with now helping coach girls' soccer, Mongillo has been an integral part of sports through both his own journey and the athletic paths of his children—committed to building confident competitors and strong character while teaching athletes to become great individuals. 

On the marketing side, Mongillo worked multiple years in marketing for a shopper, magazines, newspapers and digital.  He has worked for the Horse Trader and Cherry Road Media. Mongillo has numerous years in property management for multiple states which is what helps him interact with people and build relationships as well.