Meet the JHYS Administrative Team
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Trent Hultman
Executive Director
As a longtime Jackson resident, soccer enthusiast, parent of two soccer-playing boys, and a passionate proponent of youth sports, Trent is thrilled to take on the role of Executive Director. Trent graduated from Denison University in Granville, OH with a B.A. in economics. He played high school prep soccer at the Mercersburg Academy as well as Division III college lacrosse for the Big Red at Denison. Trent currently holds a US Soccer Federation National “F” Coaching License. His involvement with Jackson Hole Youth Soccer began over a decade ago as a mini kicker coach and transitioned through the various development levels eventually coaching at the competitive United team level.
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Sam Williams
Director of Coaching
A Vermont native, Sam Williams brings extensive experience in the soccer world to the DOC role. Sam grew up playing for Far Post Soccer Club out of Burlington, VT, while also captaining his high school team at Thetford Academy and earning All-State honors. From there, he attended Northfield Mount Hermon School for a post-graduate year, where he won a NewEngland Class A Championship. After being recruited to Tufts University, Sam was a four-year starter at center back, and helped transform a program that had finished bottom of the conference a year before his arrival into the top team in NCAA Division III. Sam captained the Jumbos his senior season and earned NSCAA All American honors as Tufts won its first NCAA National Championship. He graduated from Tufts in 2015, with a BA in Political Science and Environmental Studies. Following his college career, Sam lived in both Boston and Vermont, exploring a career in the environmental nonprofit sector, and coaching for Far Post. After visiting Jackson in the summer of 2017, he fell in love with the Tetons, and made the move permanent in the summer of 2018. You can find Sam running around the mountains on foot, skis, or his bike, or playing with JHFC Diablos on Sunday mornings. He began working with Jackson Hole Youth Soccer in the spring of 2021 and is excited to bring his philosophy of inclusive team play to JHYS.
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Madalina Delca
Office Manager
Proud to be part of Jackson Hole Youth Soccer staff since 2017, Madalina Delca is originally from Romania and graduated from Geography College. Following her time there, she started her masters in Industrial marketing in 2015. Always eager to learn, in 2019, Madalina went to University of Denver for a digital marketing course and also attended a few business conferences. Working in Jackson Hole area is a blessing because she gets to enjoy the beauty of the nature, hiking during the summer and skiing during the winter are some of her favorite activities. Madalina is happy to assist with program questions, registrations, team rosters and other administrative tasks that will make the soccer experience great for all of our players.
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Victoria Fennell
Communications & Event Director
Victoria comes to us from Manasquan, New Jersey. Having played soccer since she was five years old, she is well-rounded in her knowledge of the game and passion for the sport. Victoria continued her soccer career at the collegiate level playing for Hamilton College. She was a four-year starter at center midfield and co-captain her Junior and Senior seasons. Throughout her time at Hamilton, she received Second Team All-NESCAC honors, as well as All Sportsmanship and All Academic Team honors. After college, Victoria worked in marketing at HBO for 5.5 years before joining us as our Communications and Event Director. Victoria handles all marketing aspects of the club’s owned channels, including social media, email marketing, website development, and program and tournament packets. She is also editor-in-chief of the JHYS monthly newsletter that is distributed to over 3,000 subscribers. She also assists in creating grant proposals, reports, and other administrative efforts that meet our organization’s needs. When she’s not creating content or applying for funding, you can find her skiing here in Jackson or surfing back home at the Jersey Shore. Victoria joined us in December of 2023 and we’re excited to have her on board!