Brittiny Rhoades
University of South Carolina
Director US Futbol Girls Academy
In 2010 Brittiny graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelors degree in Clinical Psychology.
While attending South Carolina in 2007 Brittiny was named to the SEC All- Freshman team as well as Freshman All-American.
In 2010 she was selected to the first team All-SEC, and was part of the 2010 SEC All-Tournament team. In 2010 Brittiny was
also named a Team Captain, and ended her career third in the SEC for career matches played at ninety-five. She also holds
South Carolinas team Record for Matches Played at ninety-five. Out of those ninety-five matches Brittiny started in ninety-four.
Brittiny graduated from Padua Academy in 2007. While playing for Padua, Brittiny was a four time All-State as well as a four-time
All-Conference selection. She received First Team honors in 2005, 2006, and 2007. Brittiny was also named the NCAA/Adidas
High School All-American from 2005-2007. In 2006 and 2007 Brittiny was a two time Delaware State Champion while also earning
Delaware Player of the Year as well as Gatorade State Player of the Year. Brittiny was also a five-year member of Delaware's
ODP and played club for the FC Pennsylvania Strikers.
Email: brittinyrhoades@usfutboltraining.com
Melissa Samio
US Futbol Girls Academy Staff
Melissa received her Master of Education in Elementary & Secondary School Counseling from Wilmington University
in May 2010. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Wilmington University in January 2008. While at WU, Melissa
played Women's Lacrosse from 2004-2008 and Women's Soccer from 2003-2007. After graduating from WU, she was an Assistant Coach
for Wilmington University's Women's Soccer Team in 2008. During her Master's program, she was an Assistant Coach for the Charter
School of Wilmington Girls Soccer Team in 2010. Melissa worked with the TOPSoccer Program at the Kirkwood Soccer Club
from 2005-2006. She also worked with The Special Olympics, in assoc. with The Delaware National Guard, from 2000-2003. Melissa
graduated from Saint Mark's High School, where she was a member of the Girls Soccer Team. While attending, The SMH Girls won
four State Championships from 2000-2003.