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A Story of Courage

In February of 2019, Brynn was playing in a tournament with her Stingmates. Unfortunately, during one of the games, Brynn took a cleat to the top of her foot when her opponent stepped back. Normally, this wouldn’t faze her, but this injury took her out of the game, off the field, and to an orthopedic doctor.

In June of that same year, after we played the “rest to heal” game for the 3rd time in a row (she was stepped on 3 times in a row on the same foot), her coach said, “I’m not liking how long this is taking. This just doesn’t make sense to me and I know a great doctor. Can I share what’s going on with him?” At this point, we were ready for some answers and, answers we got! Brynn was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma on July 6th, 2019. 

With the love and support that Sting provided, Brynn was able to remain a part of the team. Going through an aggressive chemotherapy plan and being stripped from her social life didn’t stop the #StingStrong movement. The organization kept Brynn on the roster and in their hearts throughout her year-long cancer journey. They came to the hospital to remind her she wasn’t alone; allowed her to walk on the field for the first kick in a tournament game; stood alongside her while she was being honored during the MLS Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; plugged her into invaluable resources and opportunities within the organization, affording her time to heal and grow mentally; gave her the peace of mind to know she has a soccer home and to also know, those in this Sting family are patient and eager to see her succeed, on and off the field. For an athlete, the team is everything, and she never lost this thanks to some really amazing, truly amazing people.

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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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