NCFC Youth Ambassador Program

NCFC Youth Ambassador Program is a voluntary program which will provide marketing, social media, and communication experience to our ambassadors. 


Through this program, we hope to give eager young players who are passionate about NCFC Youth and excited about digital/social media the opportunity to help create and share content – players will have the opportunity to add creativity and leave with some skills we hope will add depth to their resume/volunteer/skill experience. 


Responsibilities and opportunities may Include:

  • Provide content for NCFC Youth’s social media channels. Ambassadors will take pictures, videos, create TikTok’s, etc. and send to the NCFC Youth marketing team. Content to be taken at NCFC Youth trainings, games, tournaments, events, etc. Content examples: Player, coach, or parent interview, social media takeover at a tournament, training session coverage, and more.
  • Capture moments that highlight players, teams, and/or coaches on and off the field. 
  • Create and write blog style content to be published on NCFC Youth website, newsletter, and social media channels. NCFC Youth will help guide topics. 
  • Engage with NCFC Youth on social media by resharing your credited content across your personal Instagram, Twitter, and/or Facebook profiles
  • Tag us in Instagram posts and/or reels, TikTok's, or tweets to be shared on NCFC Youth's social media channels
  • Work directly with NCFC Youth marketing team to brainstorm different content ideas and creation
  • On-camera interview talking about your player and club experience
  • Be an ambassador of the club at one special event (e.g., Shield Award, College Signing Night, camps, tournaments, etc.) to engage with current and/or prospective families.


Basic Requirements: 

  • At least 14 years old and a current player at NCFC Youth
  • Parent permission will be required to be part of the program
  • Provide one blog story for the spring (prompt TBD)
  • Attend one NCFC Youth event. Events include Shield Award Night, College Signing Night, tournaments, Spring Break Camps, etc.
  • Submit 2 photos, videos, etc. weekly throughout the spring season (Schedule TBA)


We are looking for players to represent all of our programs (Recreation, Challenge, Classic, ECNL, Academy) from various regions! If you are selected into the program, our marketing team will reach out to you with next steps.


For any questions, contact Shelby.Lombardo@NCFCYouth.com.


Spring 2024 Submissions Open

Previous Ambassadors Content

Meet Our Spring 2023 NCFC Youth Ambassadors

Camryn McGarry


Hey y’all! My name is Camryn and I am 15 years old. I’m currently a sophomore and attend Cardinal Gibbons high school. The team I play on is 07 Thunder,  a challenge team, and have been playing soccer for NCFC for about 5 years. Some of my favorite memories with NCFC is being able to see my best friends at practice every week! I cannot imagine my life without NCFC and all the amazing opportunities I’ve had with this club. Some of my hobbies outside of soccer include baking, crafting, and spending time with my friends. I wanted to be an NCFC youth ambassador because this is my chance to give back to this amazing club, I’ve met so many amazing people through NCFC, and I love that I am able to give back to the best of my ability. My go-to pre game snack has to be sliced watermelon!!!

Rianna Gonsalves


Hi I’m Rianna! I’m currently 16 years old and a Junior at Green Level High School. I currently play for 06 Gold G and have been playing with the club since the merge of TFC and CASL. I have also been playing soccer for about 12 years now. My favorite memory with the club was when I won my first ever tournament when I was on challenge. I like playing with NCFC Youth because I love being surrounded by people who share the same passion for soccer and coaches who want to make me better as a player and as a person. Outside of soccer, I enjoy hanging out with friends, traveling, and going to the gym. I wanted to be an NCFC Youth Ambassador because I wanted to get more experience in marketing and play a bigger role for NCFC Youth. My pre-game “musts” are eating a quest bar and listening to my pregame playlist. 

Kelcey Cesiner


Hi my name is Kelcey Ceisner, I’m 14 years old and an 8th grader at Oberlin Middle School. I currently play for 08 Red South G. I’ve been playing soccer for almost 11 years, and have been with NCFC Youth the whole time. My favorite memories with the club are when we’re at tournaments and we get to have team dinner, it makes me feel really close to my team and prepares us for the games that weekend. I like playing with NCFC Youth because it has brought me so many great friends that I can call my second family. Outside of soccer I like to hangout with friends and go shopping or have sleepovers. I wanted to be a NCFC Youth ambassador because I want to learn more about sports marketing and I also wanted to see the impact soccer has made on others like me. My go-to pregame snack is an apple cinnamon Nutri-Grain bar.

Austin Krueger


Hi! I'm Austin! I’m 14 years old and I’m a freshmen at Apex Friendship High School. I’m currently on the 08 ECNL team and I’ve been with the club since the merge in 2017. I have been playing soccer since I was three years old. I have lots of great memories with the club. On the field, I love the tournament experience, big goals, and competing in different places against different teams. Off the field, it is the team dinners, hanging with my teammates in the lobby, seeing who could stay in the ice cold pool the longest, and that one time in Charleston a teammate decided to fail at running in slides on the treadmill. I like playing with the club because I've been able to grow a lot as a player and make great friends. Outside of soccer, I like to play Xbox with friends, Snapchat, participate in clubs at school, and volunteering in the community. I wanted to be an NCFC Youth Ambassador to learn more about social media and also share my experiences with the club. Usually for my pre-game meal I eat something light like some peanut butter crackers or a Z bar and always eat carbs the night before.

Logan Smith


Hi, I’m Logan! I am a freshman at Ravenscroft. I am currently on the  08 ECNL G team. I have been playing soccer since I was 4 and I have been playing for NCFC Youth for 2 years. Before I played for NCFC Youth, I lived in Massachusetts and played for FC Stars 2008 ECNL Blue. My favorite memories are spending time with my teammates during tournaments. Outside of soccer, I enjoy reading, traveling, photography and baking. I wanted to be an NCFC Youth Ambassador because I am interested in the business and marketing side of sports. My go to pregame snacks are strawberries and bananas. 

Ella Johnson


Hey, I'm Ella! I'm 14 years old and I'm a freshman at Athens Drive High School. I currently play on 08 Red South G and have been with NCFC for around 6 years now, but I've been playing soccer for about 12 years. I love playing with NCFC because of the family-like atmosphere you create with your teammates and the super fun experiences you share (like tournaments), as well as the amazing coaches always there to push you to become the best player you can be. Outside of soccer, I love hanging out with friends, playing guitar/singing, and reading. I wanted to be an ambassador to learn more about and gain experience on the marketing side of businesses/sports teams, as well as promote NCFC because of how much I have learned from the club. My pregame snack is either yogurt and granola or mini Cheez-Its, and I always listen to my playlist in the car before each game.

Julia Bryant


Hi! I’m Julia Bryant and I am a 16 year old Sophomore at Cardinal Gibbons High School. I currently play on the HS Firecrackers team! I have had the the amazing opportunity to play club with NCFC Youth for 12 years! Throughout those years, I have made many priceless memories, but a few of my favorites would have to be the friendships I’ve made, the endless laughter at practices, and the excitement of winning games! I love playing with NCFC Youth as it’s such a welcoming, family like environment with everyone sharing their love of soccer with each other! While I’m not playing soccer, some of my other hobbies includes playing field hockey, cooking/baking, watching movies/tv shows, and hanging out with my friends and family! I wanted to be an NCFC youth ambassador for numerous reasons, some of which includes that I wanted to emphasize my love of soccer to everyone! I also wanted to show the world that no matter what differences you may have, you can still do the things you love! I also love to show people a glimpse of soccer through my eyes and the true joy NCFC has gifted people! My go-to pre-game snacks are pretzels and clementines! Lastly, some of my pre-game rituals would be celebrating with my teammates, no matter what the outcome of the games may be!

Samantha Reed


Hi my name is Samantha Reed, but I go by Sam. I am 17 years old and a junior at Millbrook High School. I am currently on 06 ECNL Girls and have been playing soccer since I was two years old. I have been playing for NCFC Youth since I was five starting with the REC program. My favorite memories with the club are always at the tournaments I attend. I am able to spend a ton of time bonding with my teammates with team dinners, watching movies, and overall just spending time together. I like playing for NCFC Youth because some of my oldest and best friends play for this club. I love the community it has created for me. Outside of soccer I participate in clubs at school, hang out with my friends, and any activity that involves the outdoors. I wanted to be an NCFC Youth ambassador because I wanted to represent NCFC and share the achievements of others in the club. My favorite pre game snack is usually an applesauce pouch and a protein bar.

Paige Lawson


Hello! My name is Paige Lawson! I am 14 years old and I am an 8th grader at North Garner Middle! I have been playing for NCFC and the 09 NCFC Fusion for around 2 years now. I’ve been playing soccer for 4 years. Some of my favorite memories at the club have definitely been all of the fun tournament experiences with my team. Something that I love about playing for NCFC Youth is how it truly feels like a family where everyone supports each other. Outside of soccer, I enjoy participating in school sports, working on my podcast, and hanging out with friends and family. My favorite pre-game meal is a plain bagel with cream cheese. I don’t have any superstitions, but on my team it is a tradition to wear colorful eyeblack as a way to get excited! I wanted to be an NCFC Youth Ambassador because I love everything that this club embodies and the community that it represents!

Jackson Campbell


Hi! I am Jackson Campbell! I am 15 years old. and am a freshman at CrossRoads Flex High School. I currenly play on the  U15 NCFC Academy and have been playing for NCFC Youth for 12 years. My favorite memories include going to San Diego for ECNL playoffs and going on team bus trips to Virgiana and New York. I like playing for NCFC Youth because I enjoy my teammates and my coaches and they challenge me to be a better player. My hobbies outside of soccer are mainly playing video games like fifa and NBA 2k with my friends and also like to hangout with my friends. I wanted to be a NCFC Youth Ambassador because I have great experience with soccer and I enjoy social media and learning new things. My Pre-Game activities include eating a bacon,egg, and cheese sandwich from my dad and listening to my favorite songs and when I get to the locker room I always hang my bag and put my things at the same spot every time for good luck.

Ethan Gibson


Hi i'm Ethan Gibson and i'm a freshman at heritage high school. i'm currently on 07 silver north and i've been playing at ncfc since i was 6. I like this club because the community is great, it is very organized and the coaches do a great job at developing players . Outside of soccer, I like hanging out with my friends and family. I wanted to become an ambassador so I could connect more with the community and so I could show other people how good this club is.

Soham Adekar


Hi! My name is Soham! I am 16 years old and a junior at Green Level High school. I currently play for 06 Gold South and have been with NCFC Youth since the merger. I have been playing soccer for 12 years. My favorite memory with the club and my team is winning the NCFC Boys Showcase and taking part in different tournaments as well. I like playing for NCFC Youth because this club provides a great environment to play and enjoy the game of soccer, as well as my teammates and coaches who strive to make me a better player and person overall. Other than soccer some of my hobbies include, hanging out with my friends, cooking, traveling, and taekwondo. I wanted to become a NCFC Youth Ambassador to learn more about this role and gain experience on marketing and wanting to major in business in the future. So this opportunity seemed great to be apart of and see NCFC Youth from a different perspective! My pre-game traditions are, eating a piece of gum before the game and listening to my pre-game songs. 

Emmalyn Menas


Hi! I'm Emmalyn! I am 14 years old I go to Franklin Academy and I play on U14 NC Courage Academy. I have been playing with NCFC Youth for 7 years and I have been playing soccer for 10 years. My favorite memories from playing with NCFC Youth would probably be attending tournaments. I like playing with NCFC Youth because I love being a part of the community. Outside of soccer I hang out with friends and enjoy my free time. My favorite pre game snack are honey stingers.

Meet Our Fall 2022 NCFC Youth Ambassadors

Sydney Scarbel

Sydney Scarbel


Hi, I'm Sydney and I am 17 years old, and a senior at Apex Friendship High School.  I currenlty play on 04 Elite G and have been playing with the club since the merger of TFC and CASL. I have been playing soccer for about 10 years now. All of my favorite memories from the club are when I am with my teammates.  Last year my team made it to regionals in Tennessee and we had a blast!  We were able to compete in the morning and then go explore downtown Nashville altogether.  I love playing for NCFC because I feel that I am in an environment where I am supported and pushed to be my best by all my teammates and coaches.  I also love the friendships I have made through NCFC with my past/current coaches and players. When I am not on the field you will most likely catch me spending time with friends/family or at the gym. I wanted to be an NCFC Youth Ambassador so I could share a first-hand view of the many great qualities of the organization.  I also wanted to continue to develop my interest in business marketing so I saw this as the perfect opportunity to work with two things I have a strong passion for.  My pre-game meal consists of eggs, one piece of bacon, and a banana.
Austin Krueger

Austin Krueger


Hi! I'm Austin! I’m 14 years old and I’m a freshmen at Apex Friendship High School. I’m currently on the 08 ECNL team and I’ve been with the club since the merge in 2017. I have been playing soccer since I was three years old. I have lots of great memories with the club. On the field, I love the tournament experience, big goals, and competing in different places against different teams. Off the field, it is the team dinners, hanging with my teammates in the lobby, seeing who could stay in the ice cold pool the longest, and that one time in Charleston a teammate decided to fail at running in slides on the treadmill. I like playing with the club because I've been able to grow a lot as a player and make great friends. Outside of soccer, I like to play Xbox with friends, Snapchat, participate in clubs at school, and volunteering in the community. I wanted to be an NCFC Youth Ambassador to learn more about social media and also share my experiences with the club. Usually for my pre-game meal I eat something light like some peanut butter crackers or a Z bar and always eat carbs the night before.


Click here to see a video of one of Austin's recent goals! 
Presley Johnson

Presley Johnson

Hey, I'm Presley! I am 17 years old and I am a senior at Green Level High School. I am currently on 05 NCFC ECNL G. I have been playing soccer since I was 5 and have been with NCFC for 6 years. My favorite memories with the club are being able to travel with my teammates for soccer. I have had the opportunity with NCFC to play in California, Colorado, Washington, Texas, Florida, Tennessee and more. I like playing with NCFC since they have provided me with a lot of cool opportunities through soccer. Outside of soccer I love to travel and spend time with my family and friends. I wanted to be an NCFC Youth Ambassador because I plan on majoring in marketing or design. Being an ambassador has helped me learn more about marketing before I go to college. I also wanted to be an ambassador so I could showcase my experience at NCFC on social media. One fun fact about me, is that I always chew 2 pieces of bubble mint flavored gum when I play games. 
Eva Walker

Eva Walker


I am 14 years old and currently attend Durham Academy. I play for 08 Gold South G and have been playing with the club for 7 years now. I have been playing soccer since the age of four years old. All of the best memories I have with NCFC are at tournaments, which are a great way to bond with the team on and off the field. Outside soccer, I play violin and viola, enjoy writing, and run cross country. I wanted to be an ambassador to share the wonderful experience NCFC has to offer to players of all ages. I want to spread my passion for soccer all over the youth community. And finally, my pregame snack is always welch’s fruit snacks and chocolate milk. A great and tasty energy boost! 
Allison Hurley

Allison Hurley


Hi! I'm Allison!  I'm 17 years old and I am currently a junior at Apex High School. I currently play Classic for the 04 Gold South G team. I have been playing for NCFC for four years. I have been playing soccer for 13 years.  My favorite memory with NCFC was when we played in the Labor Day tournament in Greensboro this past September. Our team worked really hard and we played well together. My favorite part of playing for NCFC youth is that we are all one big, happy community and I have made so many fun memories with my friends/teammates. Outside of soccer I am involved in my school’s student council and I love to spend time with my dog, Sal. I wanted to be an NCFC Youth Ambassador because I think parents, coaches, and even folks outside of the club would enjoy seeing soccer from a player’s perspective. I wanted to be a part of sharing the hard work and amazing accomplishments of NCFC’s players and coaches. My go-to pre-game snack is any type of fruit. Fruit is always so refreshing before a game, especially on a hot day. 
Jacinda Van Wakeren

Jacinda Van Wakeren


Hey everyone! My name is Jacinda and I am 15 years old. I am a sophomore and go to Cardinal Gibbons high school. I am currently on 07 White Classic and have been playing soccer for about ten years! I’ve been a part of the NCFC club for about 7 years. Some of my favorite memories of the club are just having fun and laughing during practice. There’s moments that I cherish deeply when it comes to the people I've met at this club and the opportunities I am given. Some of my hobbies outside of soccer include drawing, baking, and hanging out with friends. I wanted to be an NCFC ambassador because this club has been such an essential part of my life for so long, so if I can give back in any way possible, I try my best to do so. My go-to pre game snack has to be the bear naked granola… it is the BEST thing ever!!!

Sydney Smalls 


Hey, I'm Sydney and I am 16 years old and a Junior at Wake Young Womens Leadership Academy. I am currently on the 06 NCFC Reign. I have been playing for NCFC since 4th grade since they merged with CASL and  been playing soccer since elementary school. Some of my favorite memories with the club are enjoying the different training programs during my offseason to make me a better player. These programs are a major reason why I enjoy playing for the club as well as the organization of the club altogether. Outside of soccer I enjoy hanging with friends, baking and finding other ways to exercise. I wanted to be a NCFC Youth Ambassador because I wanted to help represent the club as a longtime member and to understand the inner workings of social media marketing. My go-to pre-game snack is always a nature valley peanut butter bar!

Zoe Westerlund


I am Zoe Westerlund and I am 14 years old and a ninth grader at Green Hope High School. I am on 08 Gold south and have been playing at NCFC since junior’s, so almost 7 years. I have been playing soccer for almost eleven years now. Some of my favorite moments are getting to practice or a warmup early and seeing my teammates and friends and just laughing uncontrollably. I like playing at NCFC youth because we have amazing fields and being able to make it somewhere like state cup and regionals and just getting a win makes you feel awesome and knowing your hard work pays off. Some things about me outside of soccer is that I love to hang out and be with friends and make very funny TikToks. I wanted to be apart of the NCFC ambassadors program because it is a a way to grow my skills and get an understanding of social media marketing for my club and I get to showcase the club I play for and mine and my teammates’ creative ideas. My pre-game snack would be some pretzels or a bar on the go.

Katie Kennedy


Hello! I am Katie Kennedy, one of the  ambassadors for NCFC Youth. I am 15 years old and I’m in 10th grade at Ravenscroft School. I’m currently on 07 White North G but I have been playing for NCFC Youth for 8 years and overall have been playing soccer for 12 years. My favorite memories I have are tournaments because I always gain greater connections with my teammates and coach. I love playing with NCFC Youth because our team is with each other so much that it becomes a family. A main hobby that I enjoy outside of soccer is doing community service. Recently, I have loved working with little kids doing Miracle League of the Triangle and I also have been working with Note in the Pocket for  a little more than a year now. I wanted to be a NCFC Youth Ambassador because I love taking leadership roles and I also really enjoy social media so it was the perfect job for me. My go to pregame meal is just a basic turkey and cheese sandwich. I hope you enjoyed learning a little more about me!

Logan Smith


Hi, I’m Logan! I am a freshman at Ravenscroft. I am currently on the  08 ECNL G team. I have been playing soccer since I was 4 and I have been playing for NCFC Youth for 2 years. Before I played for NCFC Youth, I lived in Massachusetts and played for FC Stars 2008 ECNL Blue. My favorite memories are spending time with my teammates during tournaments. Outside of soccer, I enjoy reading, traveling, photography and baking. I wanted to be an NCFC Youth Ambassador because I am interested in the business and marketing side of sports. My go to pregame snacks are strawberries and bananas. 
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