ABOUT THE RIGBY FREE SOCCER CLUB
ALEX
GREENFIELD (founder)
OLIVIA WRIGHT (intern)
My name is Alex Greenfield. I live in Rexburg with my wife and our three daughters. I've been teaching for over 25 years. I am from New York City. I graduated from Colgate University in 1993.
I'm currently the Department Head for Special Education at Farnsworth Middle School, am in a doctoral program, and own Mamoru Martial Arts. I started Rigby Free Soccer at RMS six years ago after two guidance counselor friends (Kim Azbil and Devvin Johnson) gave me the idea. We noticed that certain demographics were underperforming academically and behaviorally and thought if we motivated them with a sport they love, they would achieve more. The last statistics indicated that students who participated in the program had better attendance!
We started out with five students and have now served close to 1000. We survive on volunteerism and fundraising. Our annual budget is about $6,000. All the funds we raise go directly to the students via coaches, referees, and t-shirts. There is no administrative expenditure. I take no salary. We would love the program to continue.
We need donations. You can find the donation button on our home page and at the top of every page.
Thank you for allowing your kids to participate, and for cheering them on so lovingly. What a great community we have! We want to make sure that this experience exceeds your expectations, so please contact me anytime with advice!
​
Alex
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hello, my name is Olivia Wright.
I am a current student at Brigham Young University Idaho and am majoring in Exercise Physiology.
I'm committed to lending a hand and making a positive impact in people's lives.
​
Olivia
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
COACHES
AUSTIN BARNES
I'm Austin Barnes, I was born and raised in Idaho Falls, Idaho. I am married to my beautiful wife Rachel. Together we attend BYU-I. There I am studying Software Engineering. Since I was little I have loved and played soccer! My favorite professional team is FC Barcelona. When I am not studying or playing soccer I enjoy playing games, watching movies, and spending time with my family.
STEPHANE JOISEUS
My name is Stephan Joiseus, I’m from Rockland, NY and currently studying marketing at BYU-Idaho. My soccer career started at an early age, continued through high school and I still play to this day. I’ve always enjoyed playing soccer and want to be apart of bringing this game to others.
MITCHELL BEHUNIN
​Hi! My name is Mitchell Behunin. I am from Rigby Idaho and graduated from Rigby High School in 2015! I have a long line of soccer players in my family and have played since I was 5 years old! I love playing most sports! I love the great outdoors! I enjoy all forms of camping, hiking, skiing, snowboarding, wakeboarding, wake surfing, and riding motorcycles! I look forward to being with you this season!