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The Sting Soccer Foundation grants financial aid every year to applicants to low-income families. Our mission is to have as many young athletes on the soccer field as possible and help offset the financial burden that comes with participating in competitive soccer. This type of funding can cover program dues, uniforms, and also provide some tournament-play support.

Anyone can apply for financial aid through the Sting Soccer Foundation, no matter what Club you play for. Financial Aid decisions are made by the Board of Directors independently. It is our honor to make these investments in our deserving players.

Financial Aid application deadline is July 15th, 2025.

Decisions will be made throughout the month of August 2025.

All fields must be completed, even the supplying of tax returns. Incomplete requests for financial aid will not be considered

Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)

l. When is the Financial Aid Application open for the 2025-26 season?

a. The application will be open on May 15th , 2025

2. When does the Financial Aid Application close for the 2025-26 season?

a. The application will close on .July 15th , 2025

b. NOTE … AII fields must be completed, even the supply of tax returns. Incomplete requests for financial aid will not be considered.

3. What age players are eligible to submit for Financial Aid?

a. Financial aid is available exclusively to Club-level players (Ull-Ul9). Academy-level players (UlO and younger) are not eligible for financial aid at this time.

4. Is the application process only for Sting Soccer players?

a. Anyone can apply for financial aid through the Sting Soccer Foundation, no matter what Club you play for. Financial Aid decisions are made by the Board of Directors independently.

5. When will we find out if we were awarded any Financial Aid?

a. Financial Aid Disbursement Decisions will be made by August 1st, 2025

6. How will we find out if we were awarded Financial Aid?

a. You will receive an email notification with the financial aid decision, whether approved or not.

b. If your player is selected to receive aid, you will be notified via a Financial Aid Acknowledgement Form, which must be reviewed and confirmed as part of the disbursement process.

7. If Financial Aid is awarded how quickly will it be distributed?

a. Financial aid is awarded by the Foundation, but the application of those funds toward a player’s account is managed by the Club. The Club reserves the right to determine which payment(s) the aid will be applied to within the player’s payment schedule.

8. If my player is with Sting Soccer, how is Financial Aid applied to my player’s account?

a. Financial Aid will be applied to the end of your payment plan. So, all payments must be made before the Financial Aid award is applied.

b. If the balance of the dues does not get paid according to the payment plan chosen, the Financial Aid will not be applied.

Alexa brings both her financial and legal expertise to her role as President of our Sting Soccer Foundation. Born and raised in Texas, Alexa earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in her double major of economics and political science from Rice University. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston Law Center. ​

After passing the Texas Bar in 2014, she joined the global law firm, Norton Rose Fulbright, LLC where she specialized in compliance and ethics. As a Senior Compliance Attorney, she was responsible for identifying and resolving potential conflict of interest issues, including the relevant legal and ethical considerations and firm-wide commercial concerns. 

Today, she serves as a fractional General Counsel for multiple small businesses.

Alexa's experience with soccer is personal. She played club soccer throughout her formative years and in high school, earning a scholarship to Rice's NCAA Division 1 Women's Soccer team. She served as one of the youngest Captains, named at the end of her Freshman year, and she won numerous awards, including "Rice Team Warrior," given to the player who displays the most heart and desire. Additionally, she set records for the "most games started" and the "most games played."

 Alexa is married to her college sweetheart and a mother to her three children- twin boys and a little girl. She adds tremendous value guiding our foundation's mission, objectives, and activities.

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Our Treasurer, Steven Sultzbaugh, comes to our foundation with an expertise in business administration, as well as a professional sports background. Earning a full athletic scholarship to play baseball for Rice University, Steven earned his Bachelor of Arts degree while competing at the NCAA Division 1 level. He was drafted three times to the MLB before joining the private financial sector.

He began his career in finance with IMG Financial Group as a Senior Advisor in private wealth management. He made a move to Salient Partners, LP, where he took his post as Manager of Internal Sales. Always motivated to do more and grow more, Steven sought to earn his MBA while working full-time. He earned that degree, also from Rice University. UBS Investment Bank then hired him as their Associate Director. He gained significant transaction experience for the global energy and natural resource group.

Today, Steven is a busy man with his position as Director of Finance for ARM Energy, his Treasurer's responsibilities, and a full house at home. With his wife, our President Alexa Sultzbaugh, he has two sons who are twin toddlers and a brand new baby girl. Steven will manage our organization’s finances and provide accountability and transparency for Sting Soccer Foundation.

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Tina Rincon started her career in public accounting with both public and private clients in the governmental not for profit and retail industries. She has industry experience in private investment companies and the public technology sector.

Ms. Rincon is a Certified Public Accountant and specializes in distressed assets and cash management, financial reporting, consolidations and streamlining accounting processes for small to middle market companies. She works for Mezas Capital Group, a small boutique consulting firm that specializes in capital needs for small to middle market companies. In addition, she serves as Treasurer of US Youth Soccer, the Dallas Sidekicks, and Kick Foundation.  She also serves as Assistant Coach for Greenhill School Varsity Women’s Soccer.   Tina was a “Lifer” and member of the Sting Soccer 1987 Team and went on to play at Texas Tech University.

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When Connie moved to Texas as a young girl, she became a true Texan, never moving out of this great state. She lived in Plano for 53 years, leaving only to attend school. Connie earned her bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University and her master’s degree in education from the University of North Texas.

Connie always wanted to be an educator and her career as a high school teacher spanned 32 years. She taught business and computer courses. Connie and her husband raised their daughter Courtney who played club soccer and high school soccer. Courtney’s years as a junior competitor earned her the goalkeeper position for Baylor University.

In her free time, Connie enjoys socializing with friends and family, reading, and spiritual enrichment activities. In her role as Secretary of the Sting Soccer Foundation, Connie’s plethora of duties keeps her days moving quickly. She is the record keeper for all of our Board’s activities and decisions.

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Sage was born and raised in Dallas, TX, and is a proud member of our Sting alumni. Her experience with soccer began at the age of 4, carried her through her high school years, and earned her a full scholarship playing division 1 women’s soccer in college. Although her roots were always in Texas, Sage’s dream was to play college soccer on the West coast. She began her college career playing for Pepperdine University (1 year) and she finished at the University of Oklahoma (4 years), where she made history with her team and was captain for 3 years.

Upon graduating with a health and exercise science degree, she opened a nutrition business and began her adventure as a female entrepreneur. Although sports & fitness have played an important role in Sage’s life, she has always had a knack for creativity and the arts. Wearing many hats during her time as a business owner, she also explored her interest in fashion and photography. What started out to be a side hobby, documenting her personal style and sharing tidbits of her life, eventually turned into her full-time job.

Sage is now an entrepreneur, fashion & lifestyle blogger, designer, and influencer who has collaborated with global fashion and beauty brands through her blog, So Sage Blog. Her sharp business acumen is impressive and we are thrilled to have her on our foundation board.

She currently resides back in Dallas, with her husband Kyle and their two children Capri and Knox.

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