Four players from Chattanooga FC Academy have been named to the Tennessee High School Soccer Coaches Association All-State soccer teams.

Two teams -- 99 Premier and 00 Premier -- each had players receive state recognition.

Kate Dirkse, Avery Engels, and Lane Lawrence from our 2000 Premier team join Christian Kelsey Barta from our 1999 Premier team for the honors. Dirske was featured as our April 2016 Spotlight Athlete.

These players are using their club training to help four different high schools in the area: Signal Mountain High School, Notre Dame High School, GPS, and Chattanooga Christian.

The coach of the Chattanooga FC 99 Premier team is Paul Babba and the 00 Premier coach is Chris Hennessey.

About Chattanooga FC Academy: The region's premier soccer training academy offers local and travel select programs for ages 7-18 years old.  With nearly 900 players in a CFCA jersey, the size of our organization ensures your athlete has the support to develop all the way to 11v11. Primary training location is Camp Jordan Soccer Complex with additional training facilities at Middle Valley, North River, and Redoubt.