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Coaches:
Zachary Clayborne – Head Varsity Boys Soccer Coach
Coach Zachary Clayborne has served as the Head Coach of the Carmel School Varsity Boys Soccer program for the past three seasons and is passionate about developing student-athletes both on and off the field.
Program Highlights
2025-26 VMAC Conference Runner-Up
- Advanced to the VMAC Conference Finals for the first time in school history
- Finished 2nd in the conference
- Recorded 5 victories, setting a new school record for wins in a single season
- Defeated Grove Christian in the conference semifinals
Coach Clayborne continues to build a culture centered on faith, hard work, accountability, player development, and character. While competing for championships is a goal, the program's greater mission is to build good people, strong leaders, and young men who represent Christ and their community well both on and off the field.
Coach Clayborne played elite-level club soccer from ages 12–18 with the Roanoke Star Elite Travel Team. During his club career, he competed internationally in the prestigious Gothia Cup, the world's largest youth soccer tournament, held in Gothenburg, Sweden.
At the high school level, he earned a starting position on the varsity team as a freshman. As a junior, he was recognized as one of the top players in his conference, finishing as the runner-up for Conference Player of the Year honors. Unfortunately, a torn ACL during his senior season ended his playing career.
Reflecting on that experience, Coach Clayborne believes God had a different path planned for him. Today, he is dedicated to sharing his knowledge, experience, and passion for the game with the next generation of players, helping them grow and pursue opportunities to compete at the collegiate level.
3 Seasons as Head Coach, Carmel Varsity Boys Soccer
1 Season as Head Coach, Carmel Varsity Girls Soccer
When Coach Clayborne took over the boys' varsity program, the team had not recorded a win in the previous two seasons. Since then, the program has steadily improved:
- Year 1: 2 Wins
- Year 2: 1 Win
- Year 3: 5 Wins and a VMAC Championship appearance
The 2025-26 season marked a historic breakthrough for the program. The team defeated Grove Christian in the conference semifinals—a team Carmel had not beaten in its previous eight matchups—and advanced to the VMAC Conference Championship match.
Player Spotlight
Greg Hutchings, Class of 2027
Greg Hutchings was a key contributor during the 2025-26 season, leading the team with 9 goals while consistently creating scoring opportunities for his teammates. His vision, creativity, and attacking presence made him one of Carmel's most dangerous offensive players and an important leader on the field.
"Greg's ability to create chances and impact the game offensively was a major reason for our success this season." – Coach Clayborne