Bethany Cyrtmus-Davaul has a background in finance with a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She began her corporate career as a software tester for Epic Systems and then ensued with a 13 year career in the banking industry. Her experience in banking including underwriting business loans for mid-size commercial businesses followed by 10 years specializing in custom lending within the Private Bank. On the sports front, she has been a life-long, multi-sport athlete with soccer, basketball and golf leading the way. She reached the semi-pro level in soccer playing both in the US and Spain before shifting focus to Austin Rise and helping to continue to grow the club. She has resided in Austin for 6 years and is joined with her wife, Tes, and their dog Stryker.

Erin's soccer journey began at age four. She played for Real Colorado and later at the University of Missouri, where she was a four-year starter. After a stint in tech, her love for soccer brought her back to the field, leading to her involvement in founding Austin Rise FC.

Katie, a California native, played club soccer at the University of Southern California. After moving to Austin in 2015, she joined FC Austin Elite in 2021. The challenges faced there inspired her to co-found Austin Rise FC, aiming to build a supportive community for women in soccer.

Amanda, born in South Korea and raised in Southern California, began playing soccer at age three. She played for the University of Texas at Austin, where she was a four-year letter winner. Despite injuries ending her collegiate career, her passion for the sport led her to co-found Austin Rise FC. ​

Originally from Canada, Rachelle grew up playing soccer, basketball, and field hockey, developing a lifelong passion for sport and competition. Soccer quickly became a central part of that journey, leading to a collegiate playing career at Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

While at Cardinal Stritch, Rachelle earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business with a minor in Sports Management, combining athletic experience with a strong foundation in leadership and organizational development.

Coaching soccer began in high school and has continued for over 15 years, with a primary focus on youth soccer development. Throughout this time, Rachelle has been deeply involved in fostering positive, player-centered environments that emphasize growth, confidence, and a love for the game.

Currently, Rachelle serves as the Interim Executive Director of FIERCE United, an all-girls youth soccer club based in North Austin and surrounding areas. In this role, Rachelle is committed to mentoring young athletes, empowering female players, and helping shape the next generation of confident, resilient, and passionate soccer players—both on and off the field.

Alissa Ziemianski has been deeply involved in the soccer world for many decades in various roles. She is a founding advisor of the club, President of the Austin Community Soccer Association (founding sponsor) and is the Director of Development for Street Soccer USA. She was also a varsity soccer player and graduate at Hiram College.  In addition to her numerous soccer hats, she is deeply engrained in the community and serves on multiple non-profit boards.

With over 40 years of experience in business strategy, new venture creation, product innovation, sports marketing, and organizational development, Mickey has led high-performing teams across the corporate world, the military, and academia, and was a varsity athlete at Duke University.  Now semi-retired, he continues to champion innovation and serve as a trusted advisor to the Austin Rise ownership group.

Entering her 11th season as head coach, Linda Hamilton has elevated Southwestern women’s soccer to new heights since taking over in 2015. She guided the program to its first-ever SCAC Championship in 2019, followed by its inaugural NCAA appearance, and earned a historic regional and national ranking in 2021 while securing her third SCAC Coach of the Year award. Under her leadership, the Pirates have posted seven winning seasons in her first ten years.

A former U.S. National Team standout, Hamilton earned 82 international caps, winning the 1991 World Cup and a 1995 bronze medal. Collegiately, she starred at NC State and North Carolina, earning All-America honors and the 1988 ACC Player of the Year award. In 2022, she was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
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Hamilton holds a USSF “A” coaching license and previously led programs at Old Dominion and North Florida, with assistant stops at Hofstra. Off the field, she has also served in leadership roles with the Easter Seals and National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

With over two decades of experience, Liliia’s career is deeply rooted in Experience Design across diverse industries, from travel and wellness to fitness and game development. She currently leads Experience Design (XD) at EA SPORTS FC, guiding a large, multidisciplinary team of UX, UI, Motion, and UX Writing experts across six verticals on Console, PC, and Mobile. EA SPORTS FC, a multi-billion-dollar franchise with 150 million fans worldwide, ships annually in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Liliia’s expertise lies in building and leading high-performing global design teams at the intersection of strategy, technology, and craft. As an executive, she is also pioneering new ways of working in an AI-powered future, designing not just for today, but for what’s next. Beyond her role as a design leader, Liliia is passionate about empowering women in sports and elevating awareness across all sporting genres. She believes meaningful impact begins locally and is proud to support Austin Rise FC.

Brittany Flowers brings energy and creativity to Austin Rise FC’s social media. A lifelong soccer enthusiast, she joined the club for The Soccer Tournament (TST) in 2024, where she captured the team’s journey and connected fans to the action in real time. When she’s not telling the story of Austin Rise FC, Brittany works as a flight attendant, traveling the world and finding inspiration everywhere she goes. Passionate about growing the women’s game, she combines her love for the sport with her storytelling skills to highlight players, engage the community, and showcase Austin soccer culture.

Born and raised in Austin Texas, Matthew has been a sports photographer for over a decade. He has served as a team photographer and videographer from Austin Rise since their inaugural season in 2023. He also covers Ultimate Frisbee, Softball, volleyball, and baseball. When he is not working he plays all the sports mentioned above. Everything he does is for his wife, Stephanie, his son Callahan, and his dog Chompy.

Tes Cyrtmus-Davaul has a strong passion for community and helping others. With the club, she has had the opportunity to build relationships and activities with local schools and non-profits. She has a background in the healthcare industry as a Cerified Occupational Therapist for over 15 years. Most recently she has shifted to focusing on bodywork through massage therapy, lymphatic therapy and myofascial release. In her personal life, she enjoys going to concerts, musicals and spending time with her wife Bethany and their dog, Stryker.

Dylan Rochlen is an Austinite and lifelong soccer player who is excited to support Austin Rise FC as a Partnerships & Sponsorships Intern. He’s currently studying at the University of Michigan, where he’s pursuing a degree in Economics with minors in Business and Education.

Having grown up playing soccer across Austin, Dylan has a deep connection to the local sports community and a passion for building organizations that reflect the values of empowerment and inclusion. As a triple citizen and bilingual speaker, he brings a unique global perspective to his work with Rise.

At Austin Rise FC, Dylan focuses on developing and supporting partnerships with local businesses and mission-aligned organizations. He’s driven to help grow the club’s visibility and impact by creating meaningful, mutually beneficial sponsorship opportunities — all while championing the growth of women’s soccer in his hometown.

Bailey is a graduate from Ithaca College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Sport Management and Sport Marketing. She was a former member of the Ithaca College Women’s Soccer Team and transitioned to being the program’s student assistant coach and Director of Operations. For Austin Rise, Bailey focuses on developing various business partnership and sponsorship opportunities.

Teague is an Austin native and lifelong soccer player. He played club for Westlake FC and then had a successful high school career at West Lake High School where he also graduated Magna Cum Laude. He is currently studying at the University of Colorado - Boulder focusing on business, philosophy and sports culture. At Austin Rise, Teague focused on gameday operations and the multitude of various intricate aspects related to hosting events.