The Interdisciplinary Center for Athletic Coaching, known as FSU COACH, and TLH Reckoning announced a new partnership. TLH Reckoning soccer team is a member of the United Soccer League (USL) W League’s Southeast Division and the USL Academy. The franchise was announced in June 2023.
Ashlee Fontes, TLH Reckoning Founder and CEO, believes that the partnership will help both organizations. “We’re excited to have FSU COACH as a Coach Education Partner,” said Fontes. “This creates a multidirectional benefit to the development of coaches, which I know both of us are incredibly passionate about and committed to. I am excited to officially get this partnership launched and to see how our collaboration will impact our coaches over the years.”
FSU COACH director and professor, Tim Baghurst, agrees and looks forward to working with the team over the coming years. “This partnership is especially exciting for us because TLH Reckoning is Tallahassee-based,” said Baghurst. “We’re excited to support the growth of women’s soccer in the region and hope that soccer coaches nationwide will take advantage of the academic and non-academic learning opportunities that FSU COACH provides.”
As part of the agreement, FSU COACH will become a coach education provider for TLH Reckoning, as well as a sponsor of the team. TLH Reckoning will also serve as an internship site for FSU COACH students to provide practical experience. Additional collaborations prove to be mutually beneficial to the organization, including cross-promotional activities and research opportunities. Furthermore, FSU COACH will provide frequent mental performance and leadership training opportunities to Reckoning’s athletes and coaches.
TLH Reckoning W League home opener is at 7:00pm EST on May 8 at Gene Cox Stadium. Founding Memberships and Season Ticket Memberships are available now for a limited time at http://www.tlhreckoning.com/season-ticket-memberships/.
FSU COACH is housed in the FSU College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences and provides evidence-based education to athletic coaches and sports professionals at all levels of competition. The center offers a multidisciplinary education to help coaches elevate their game to the next level. FSU COACH currently offers an online master’s program and an online graduate certificate program.
About Tallahassee (TLH) Reckoning: TLH Reckoning is the first of its kind professionally operated women’s soccer franchise emerging in Tallahassee, FL. TLH Reckoning pre-professional team and reserves team kick off their inaugural seasons in May of 2024, with both teams competing in the USL W League and USL Academy respectively. TLH Reckoning provides year-round specialized training and development programs and showcase teams for female athletes. Breaking geographic and institutional barriers the Reckoning is owned and operated by one of the most prolific behind-the-scenes architects of the modern women’s game across the nation – former United Soccer Coaches President, co-founder of the Girls Academy league, Washington Spirit founding executive, FSU women’s soccer and W League alum; a female minority and a fierce advocate for girls and women in soccer