Coach Mike Feeney is the President of East Cherokee Soccer Club and brings more than 30 years of experience playing, officiating, coaching, and managing youth soccer clubs.

A U.S. Soccer "D" licensed coach and referee, he also actively coaches within the Olympic Development Program (ODP), helping identify and develop top young talent. Coach Mike is a strong advocate for player development and meaningful reform of the youth soccer pay-to-play model. He is always working to make the game more accessible while fostering a positive, player-first environment at ECSC.

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It's very common to see coach Mike with a camera, a drone, or a 32" soccer ball walking around the fields. He is always telling the world's BEST dad jokes or fixing something. Coach Mike certainly has that DIY mentality that inspired so many of ECSC's crazy ideas.

Wes Davila serves as ECSC’s Executive Director of Operations, overseeing the club’s daily operations, staff, coaches, volunteers, and community partnerships to ensure everything aligns with ECSC’s mission and values. Passionate about youth development, Wes believes soccer teaches lifelong skills like teamwork, resilience, discipline, and collaboration while fostering a family-focused community where lasting friendships are built.

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A lifelong competitive tennis player, Wes joined ECSC in 2023 after enrolling his two daughters in the club. Since then, he has served as a U8 Girls coach, Executive Board member, US Soccer certified referee, and now leads ECSC’s operations. He also organizes and plays in the ECSC Adult Soccer League.

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If you see Wes around the fields, be sure to say hello, he loves meeting new families and talking all things ECSC.

Amanda serves as ECSC’s Director of Youth Development, overseeing the Little Lions and U6 programs. With a background in child education and a passion for soccer, she is dedicated to creating fun, engaging first experiences that build confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love of the game.

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A longtime member of the ECSC family since its Upward Soccer days, Amanda has coached players from Little Lions through U12 and helped develop the club’s early childhood curriculum. As both a coach and the mother of three ECSC players, she understands the impact youth sports have on the entire family. Her goal is simple: to help every child leave the field more confident than when they arrived.

Robert forged a lifelong love of soccer while playing competitively throughout the Pacific Northwest (and spending thousands of hours in the car with his parents). He enjoyed success as a player, winning two high school state titles and being a finalist for 1996 Washington State High School Athlete of the Year. After a brief college career, he has given back to the game as a coach, referee, instructor, and league director. He holds a US Soccer D License and has experience coaching recreational and competitive players ranging from Little Lions to high school athletes.

Robert is the current Director of Soccer Operations. He leads the ECSC player evaluation day, coach and referee training, individual training session, and roster construction efforts. You will often find him officiating games on the turf, providing encouragement and feedback to young referees, or having a laugh with coaches and parents. He always welcomes parents to say hi and remind him to reapply sunscreen.  

Sam Ryan is ECSC’s Director of the Advanced Development Program (ADP). With nearly 30 years in the game, he played in Florida’s Olympic Development Program (ODP) before competing collegiately at Southern Polytechnic State University (now Kennesaw State University).

He is passionate about helping young players develop their skills, build confidence, and enjoy the game.

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Before leading ADP, Sam coached U6 and U8 girls at ECSC. As both a coach and parent of two ECSC players, he is committed to creating a fun, challenging, and welcoming environment for every player and family. If you see him around the fields, be sure to say hello!

Angela Burt has been part of East Cherokee Soccer Club since its founding, serving as a board member, coach, and soccer parent. As Director of Operations, she oversees the day-to-day functions of the club, including registration, scheduling, coach support, communications, and special events.

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With a background in operations and logistics management, Angela is passionate about creating an organized, welcoming environment where players, families, coaches, and volunteers can thrive. She believes that when everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, children can focus on what matters most, learning the game, building confidence, and creating lifelong memories.

Lindsey gets to do all the fun stuff like capturing photos and videos of your amazing kids, creating social media content, and sharing the stories that make East Cherokee Soccer Club such a special place.

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With a degree in Sports Marketing, Lindsey is passionate about all things creative and loves helping make sure ECSC is well known throughout Cherokee County. While she didn't grow up playing soccer (she was a tennis player!), she and her family quickly fell in love with the game and even more so with the incredible ECSC community.

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If you've spent any time around the fields, you've probably met or at least seen her husband, Wes. Together, they're proud to be part of the club and everything it represents.

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Most Saturdays, you'll spot Lindsey somewhere on the sidelines with a camera in hand, cheering on her daughters while capturing the moments and smiling faces that tell the story of East Cherokee Soccer Club.

Natalie Christ joined ECSC as Director of Game Day Operations following the 2026 Spring season. A former high school soccer player, Natalie first became involved with ECSC as a soccer parent before she and her husband began coaching a U8 Boys team. Today, her oldest son plays in the ECSC Adult League, while her three younger sons continue in our youth program.
 

A homeschooling mom of four, Natalie quickly found that ECSC was more than a soccer club—it was a family. Her passion for serving others and building community made her a natural fit for this role.
 

As Director of Game Day Operations, Natalie oversees field setup, game day logistics, special events, food truck coordination, and end-of-season celebrations, while continuing to coach. If you see her around the fields, be sure to say hello! Her dedication and positive attitude help make ECSC a welcoming place for every family.

Jena is the support system for all things ECSC! She helped start the program after working with Upward in 2023 and has helped the club is various ways since. She is a USSF Certified Referee and is seen every once in a while on the pitch during the adult games or during summer camps.

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Most know her as the "Uniform Lady". That title is well deserved. She handles the uniform process from selection, procurement, printing, packing, sorting, and hands out the 1300+ uniforms season after season. It's a major task.

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She is also very active the the Executive board of Directors where her creativity and MBA degree work hand in hand to enhance the efficiency of ECSC's day to day workloads.

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Stop her at the fields and say hello when you see her. It's a fair assumption that she may have some pretty funny stories about Coach Mike!

Originally from Buffalo, New York, Patty brings a wonderful mix of organization, creativity, and community spirit to ECSC. She spent many years working as a church secretary, where she became well known for helping organize one of the area’s most beloved lawn fetes for decades. Patty is also incredibly musically talented and brings that same creativity, energy, and enthusiasm to everything she does. We’re thrilled to have her as part of the ECSC family!

Larry the Lion is the proud mascot of East Cherokee Soccer Club and one of ECSC’s biggest fans! You’ll find Larry cheering on our players, bringing energy to game days, and reminding everyone that soccer is about having fun, working hard, and being part of a team. With plenty of ECSC pride and an unmistakable roar, Larry is always ready to cheer on the next generation of players.