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Mr. Mark Bates


Mark Bates is beginning his fourth year as women’s soccer coach for the 2012 season. He previously served as men’s soccer coach from 2003-2007 and assistant men’s soccer coach from 2008-2009. During his tenure with men’s soccer, his teams advanced to the National Tournament 3 out of 4 years, finishing 4th in 2007 with a record of 15-4-3.

A graduate of Tennessee Temple University, Coach Bates earned his B.S. in physical education. Prior to coming to Clearwater, he taught in a Christian school for fourteen years and also served as an assistant pastor and youth minister. He also coached high school soccer for nine years and earned four state championships.

Mark and his wife Donna live in Oldsmar and have 3 grown sons, Philip, Thomas, and Andrew, each of whom were soccer All-Americans while students at Clearwater.

Mr. Chad Heffelfinger


Chad Heffelfinger is a graduate of CCC having earned his BS in Business Administration in 1999. While at CCC, Chad played on the men’s soccer team and qualified for nationals each year. This will be his third year as assistant coach for the Lady Cougars. Prior to that, he coached the varsity boys team at Keswick Christian School for the 2004/2005 season. Chad started playing soccer over 25 years ago and was a consistent team leader in assists. Along with many other soccer awards through the years, he most often received the team’s Christian Character/Sportsmanship Award. A big proponent for not only working hard and having good skill, but also doing it the right way and having a good testimony while competing, Chad brings consistency and character to the women’s soccer team.

Chad lives in Clearwater and is a self employed Internet Marketer and Business Consultant.

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One of CCC's most decorated athletes, Tori is a junior biology major. "Having transferred to Clearwater in the middle of my sophomore year, I was very uneasy about the new environment I would soon be entering. However, the Lord made this transition extremely easy. Spiritually, the family environment has allowed me to create friendships that have challenged me in my walk with Christ. Academically, the teacher's personal desire is for each student to perform at his highest potential so they are willing to help each student outside the classroom. Athletically, the Lord has allowed me to be a part of the college's soccer and basketball teams. As I look back, it's obvious to see that transferring to CCC was one of the best decisions that I have made for my spiritual, emotional and academic well-being."