Player Testimonials

My name is Shane Clark, I'm one of the only local guys on the team. I must say, I was shocked to see such diversity in the group of players that came out to the field on the first day. More than anything else, the combination of so many nationalities helped shaped our team and define who we are. As you can see, thats something almost any Foothill soccer player will mention, so it obviously played a huge role in how we meshed together as a team and as friends.

As for the game itself, I'v never been so proud to walk out onto the field. We worked together so well as a team, and with so many different types of players, we deloped many different strengths on the field, which many teams had trouble coping with. Soccer is also something that everyone on the team takes very seriously. We all want to win and be successful, so it makes it easier to push ourselves to the limit. And coach Tom Liner is always there to push you harder and help you improve in every aspect of the game. He is very easy to approach regarding soccer questions, or even issues that don't involve soccer.

If you're looking for a truely dedicated and hard working team to play on, Foothill College is a great choice. Not only do we work hard on the field, we all relax and have fun together, as a team, off the field.
Shane Clark


I have played my 2 years of community college in Foothill. Honestly, I wanted to quit after my first year, until I heard that Tom Liner was going to be the head coach for the following year; then everything changed.

We became a BIG FAMILY, and as members of that family, it became easier for all of us to express ourselves better. I had the chance to learn more about life through soccer. We had 13 straight wins for our first games, finished top 15 in the nation, and were supervised by at least 5 NCAA coaches.
There is no winner if there is no fight: In Foothill, we want to WIN!
Regis Kouassi Ivory Coast U.C Davis 08


Hi my name is Andreas Mokos and I am an international student athlete from Sweden. I came to Foothill college to play soccer and get a better education in the United States. Studying here has given me many options in where and what to study after I finish at Foothill College.

European soccer is very different from the way people in the United States play so playing here has helped me develop my skills and learn a whole new game of soccer. Tom Liner was also a great influence because he had a different way of coaching and teaching us the game. He is a very creative coach and makes practice fun. Not only was Tom a great coach, he truly cares about his athletes.

When I got here he helped me find an apartment and pretty much everything else that I needed. It has been really fun traveling around to different colleges to play and even practicing on the beach. The friends I made playing soccer were so helpful in finding the things I needed or helping me understand what I had trouble with. There are many other activities and sports offered here at Foothill and I highly recommend, as an international student, to get involved in one or the other if you are insecure about your English. It will really help you out and you will also make some really great friends.

The campus is very rural and surrounded by the beautiful Los Altos Hills community where you can always expect the sun to be shining. Foothill is a very diverse campus and is home to many international students. You will be sure to find people that share your common interests. In comparison to Sweden, California is the place to be if you are looking for great weather, a good education and a bit of fun on the soccer field.
Andreas Mokos


Hello everybody. My name is Elisabeth Hagman-Jorgensen and I am the mother to Christian, that had the opportunity to study at the Foothill College and play in there Soccerteam last year. We come from Sweden.

It was a fantastic period in his life and he learned so much. The school lies wonderfully in Silicon Valley, that is so beautiful. All the houses are built so that they are in harmony with the nature.
He learned booth skills from school, but also life wisdom from all the wonderful leaders. My favorite is Tom Liner, the Soccerteam coach. We felt so safe to have Christian in his team. He take care of the boys in all way. He is a true friend and now when Christian is home we feel that Tom is still one of our best friends.
Elisabeth Hagman-Jorgensen


Coming to Foothill College is one of the best choices I've ever made in my life! Foothill College is a beautiful college located in the hills of Los Altos. Here I've experienced high quality education with some of the best teachers in the area, and a wonderful soccer program led by Coach Tom Linér and his assistants.

Coach Tom Linér is not only our coach, but also a great guy outside the field! With his knowledge about the game and personality he manages to make the players perform that extra percent every game.

When I first got here I was all alone and didn't know anybody, after one week of practice I had 35 new friends from nine(!) different countries, friends that I will have for life. We managed to create a good feeling in the team even though we all come from different cultures. Accepting and respecting each other outside the field gave us advantage on the field. If you want to be a part of a TEAM, you've come to the right place. I'm proud to say that I study at Foothill College, and even more proud to represent Foothill Soccer!
Robin Söderblom, Norrköping, Sweden. Freshman Goalkeeper at Foothill Soccer


I am so happy that I choose foothill. It's a wonderful school in a beautiful area. In our team there are guys from all around the world like Mexico, Somalia, Ivory Coast, Sweden, Japan and a bunch of other places. Everyone is different, but still the same. Everyone knows each other's and it's a great atmosphere in the team. In foothill it's all about the team spirit. 1, 2, 3 Foothill!

Our coach Tom is a really good friend and a funny guy. At the same time he's a really good coach that gets the best out of every player. I feel so proud when I put my foothill jersey on. I got so many new friends here at foothill and that's a friendship that is going to last forever.
Alexander Dellstrand 2007







Coach Tom Liner
c/o Athletic Department
Foothill College
12345 El Monte Rd.
Los Altos Hills, CA. 94022-4599
Phone: (650) 949-7464
LinerThomas@foothill.edu


How to join the Foothill College Soccer Team, go to recruiting page.