As a freshman (2011): Appeared in 22 matches,making 19 starts…Tied for fifth on the team in assists(2)…Notched his first collegiate assist against King (Nov.1) in the quarterfinal round of the Conference CarolinasTournament…Tallied an assist at Anderson (Nov. 9) in theopening round of the NCAA Tournament.
High School: Graduated from Fuquay-Varina HighSchool in Fuquay-Varina, N.C…Coached by JamesMountford…Named to the all-conference secondteam...First-team all-region selection…Second on the team ingoals (16)…Member of conference championshipteam…Played club soccer for 92 FVAA Flash Red…Coachedby Dave Sexton and Erik Steuk.
Personal: Full name is Thomas CalvinStephens…Born on Nov. 6, 1992 in Fuquay-Varina,N.C…Son of Jeremy and Michelle Stephens…Has fourbrothers, Kristopher, Ty, Ethan, and Jase…Grandfather DavidChandler played football at Appalachian State…Majoring inbiology with a minor in sports science…Plans to attendchiropractic school…2012 Conference Carolinas SpringPresidential Honor Roll…Dean’sList.
More about TC: Favorite book: “Series ofUnfortunate Events”…Favorite midnight snack:Apples…Favorite movie:“Avengers”…Favorite musical artist: SugarRay…Favorite song: “Every Morning” by SugarRay…Favorite sports team: Manchester United…Favoriteathlete: Paul Scholes of Manchester United…TC can’timagine a week without: A soccer ball…TC’s mostthrilling moment in sports: Beating No. 5 Coker in extra time lastseason…TC’s advice to kids: “Never give up onyour dreams, if you work hard enough you can succeed atanything”…Favorite color: Orange…Favorite food:Chicken sandwich…Favorite sport other than soccer:Basketball…Best advice TC has ever been given:“Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’taccomplish something”…Toughest player TC has everplayed against: Former Bobcat Luke Staats…What peopledon’t know about TC: He can sing…When TC was a kid, hetried to be like: His uncle…When people first meet TC, theythink: He’s very kind.
