Women's History Month

Yasmine Machlof 

I have been associated with HVAA since 2005 in their micro program and eventually became a part of HVAA Freedom 1999, an elite girl’s team. I played at Lower Moreland High School where I played both soccer and lacrosse earning multiple league and captain honors. Following high school, I committed to Holy Family University where I was a four year starter for both soccer and lacrosse while studying biology and chemistry. I graduated in May 2022 with honors. I have also been a licensed USSF referee since 2016 and have been coaching and training for several years. 2023 marks my 2nd year as a head coach and I couldn’t be more appreciative to give back to the community I grew up in. 

Bridgette Alexander 

Played D1 University of Hartford with 16 goals
To be able to inspire the next generation of girls is something I take much pride in
Coaches two girls teams at HVAA
From playing to coaching at my club, its exciting to be apart of something so special like HVAA

Kerrin Wasserstrom

Kerrin is an HVAA coach and board member.  She grew up in Abington and was a four-year varsity starter for Germantown Academy ('96).  After high school, Kerrin played goal in college at Bucknell University and the field while abroad in Scotland at Stirling University.  Her love of soccer has continued as an adult, from watching the US Women’s National Team and Premier League, playing in adult leagues and giving back to the local community through coaching.  Kerrin began coaching locally for Pottsgrove Soccer Club before returning to the area, where she coaches multiple girls' and boys' teams in the travel program at HVAA. She is most proud of her daughters also giving back to the community and coaching for HVAA as well.

Darcie Saar 

I was born in North Carolina, but grew up in Reading, PA.  I graduated from Wilson High School where I was a three sport varsity athlete; tennis, basketball, and soccer.  I accepted a scholarship to play soccer at Penn State University on their first D1 Women's Soccer team at University Park.  In the summer of 1997, my PSU team played the English Women's National Soccer team at Wembley Stadium, that took place before the FA Community Shield Match in front of 40,000 spectators.  Penn State became the first American women's soccer team to play in Wembley Stadium.  
I am the co-owner of Let's Organize This, a home, work, lifestyle organizing business.  I also am a Executive Function coach and I am the assistant soccer coach for FC Revolution.  I spend my free time supporting my 16 year old son, Griffin, on the tennis court or in his musical endeavors and I coaching my 13 year old son, Jasper, on the soccer field, and cheer him on the basketball court, tennis court, and sometimes he will even play his guitar for me. I also enjoy spending time with my husband, attending concerts, supporting ALL Philly sports teams, Liverpool Soccer, all things Penn State (WE ARE!!), traveling, and spoiling my two adorable pugs, Rooney Maverick and Tobin Mamba.

Steph May

I have over 20yrs coaching experience. I have held various roles as a Head and Assistant College coach, High School Varsity coach. club coaching, and ODP. Recently selected as a United Soccer Coaches Coach Developer.
ODP experience- US Region I ODP Coach, Eastern PA ODP, Eastern NY ODP

Coaching Licenses- UEFA C, United Soccer Coaches Master Coach, United Soccer Coaches Director of Coaching, United Soccer Coaches Coach Developer,United Soccer Coaches Advanced National, United Soccer Coaches National, United Soccer Coaches Advanced National and National GK

Favorite Teams: Manchester United, USWNT
Favorite Players: Pele, Mia Hamm, Messi

Bree Benedict 

Head Coach of Lansdale Catholic, 2019 PIAA State Champions, 2018 PCL Champions, 3x District 12 Champions.

SEPA and Southeast PA Coaches Coach of the Year, 2018 and 2019

Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer ODP Manager and Coach

Played at Rutgers University and Penn State Abington

Huge Sneakerhead!