LLSC Director of Coaching
Brad Wigand
Brad started playing soccer at age 9 in Richmond, Ky...22 yrs experience. He received a soccer scholarship to Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) division II in Harrogate, Tn. He played 4 yrs of collegiate soccer, during his 4 yrs they were ranked as high as 10th in the country. His freshman yr he was awarded most improved player and received academic all conference his junior and senior years as a player. He played both defense and midfield but mainly started at center mid and right outside defender.
After College Brad was was a graduate assistant for 1 year, an instructor for Lincoln Memorial University soccer camp for 2 years, and an instructor for the University of South Alabama soccer camp.
Currently at age 31 Brad is married and employed by FedEx Freight. Since starting with Fedex Freight in 2000, he has lived in Lexington, Ky, Louisville, Ky, Chicago, IL where he played on a traveling soccer team (very competitive), Boston, Ma, and now Columbia, SC. Brad is still very active in staying in shape and runs 20-25 miles a week.
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U10 Hurricanes
Coach: Evan Mack
U10 Hurricanes
Assistant Coach: Michael Favor
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U13 Ice Breakers
Coach: Steve Hursey
When you think of soccer, you immediately think of Steve Hursey. It is wonderful having Steve coach the Ice Breakers. He is very dedicated to the game and the children. Steve and his wife are the proud parents of 3 beautiful girls who also enjoy the game of soccer. He coached four years of recreational soccer in Swansea prior to coaching classic soccer. During his first year of classics, his team achieved 2nd place in the Charleston Select, 3rd place in the Aiken Cup and 3rd place in the Piggly Wiggly Tournament. That is an outstanding record for a first year classic team. Steve continues to play soccer for his church league on Sunday afternoons. You can always find him at the Swansea soccer field on Friday nights where he invites everyone to participate.
U13 Ice Breakers
Assistant Coach: Brittany Yon
Brittany is a former player for LLSC and has been playing soccer for the past 14 years.
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U16
Lightning Challenge Team
Coach: Frankie Jumper
Frankie is married, has 2 children, and resides in Swansea, SC. Frankie is a "D" license coach and is in his 9th year coaching soccer. He began coaching recreational soccer for 2 years and moved on to classic, assisting with high school soccer and now challenge soccer. Among some of his team accomplishments are: 2 time State Cup finalists, 3 time Aiken Cup Finalists, and 1st place in James Island Tournament. Frankie is Vice President of Lower Lexington Soccer Club and works diligently to help provide young girls and boys a chance to excel in the sport of soccer. He is dedicated to the game and to all who want to learn the game; young and old.
U16
Lightning Challenge Team
Assistant Coach: Chad Meredith
Chad is married, has 3 children, and resides in Swansea, SC.
Chad is a "D" license coach and is in his 9th year coaching soccer. He moved on to coaching classic, high school and now challenge soccer after a few years of coaching recreational soccer. Among some of his teams accomplishments are: State Cup finalist and 2 time Aiken Cup finalists. Chad is dedicated to teaching young girls what they need to know to excel in soccer. |
U18 Lightning
Coach: Andy Wyckoff
U18 Lightning
Assistant Coach: Kim Taylor
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