North Huntington Beach F.C. first team hit the pitch in 1977
under the guidance of our first President and coach Steve Oliver of
Huntington Beach. In 1981 Steve felt that the referee world needed some
help which was his first love. His title was State Youth Referee
Administrator which oversaw all referees in CYSA-S. He asked George and
June Mitton to take over his soccer club that year. George said no but
June persuaded George to take over the helm. He has been the President of
the club till this day. June Mitton was the backbone of the club till she
passed away in (1997). Her love and dedication to the game was duly
noticed by CYSA-S in 1992 when they inducted her into the "Hall of
Fame."
Roger Wyett was our first professional coach. He
joined the club in 1986. Roger started coaching youth at the age of 22 in
England. He came to the United States in 1981. Roger possesses a Masters
Degree in Science and was a strong advocate of soccer opening doors to
further education. His commitment to the game is born out of a desire to
return something to the game and open avenues for young people. As a
result, approximately seventy-five boys have received scholarships at
major four year schools during his involvement with the club. Rogers
accomplishments were many during his tenure with our club including "Coach
of the Year" in 1990.
Highlights of NHB U-19 Under Coach Roger
Wyett
1993 - CYSA-S National Challenge Cup State
Semi-Finalists
1992 - CYSA-S National Challenge Cup State
Champions
1991 - National Youth Challenge Cup Champions
1991 -
National Youth Challenge Cup Regional Champions
1991 - CYSA-S National
Challenge Cup State Champions
1990 - CYSA-S National Challenge Cup
State Champions
1990 - Dallas Cup Super Division U-19
Finalists
Paul Gardner - Soccer America May 3,
1990
"North Huntington Beach put on what I would rate as one of the
most convincing performances I have ever seen from an American club
team.
NHB had taken Tahuichi (Columbia Youth National Team) to
overtime. They had done it not being defensive, but by going forward,
looking to score. A most encouraging game for American soccer, or at least
for California soccer."
1989 - CYSA-S National Challenge Cup State
Finalists
1988 - CYSA-S National Challenge Cup State Finalists
1987
- CYSA-S National Challenge Cup State Finalists
Consecutive winners of U-19 tournaments in San Jose
(Campbell Cup), Mission Viejo, Upland, Silver State (Las Vegas), Tucson,
Huntington Beach, and Orange, totaling fifty-five finalist appearances or
championships.
In summary, Roger Wyett has devoted many years to the
development of young people at the critical adolescent level. His belief
in the values of education and the quality of American youth soccer
players can be observed through his wonderful achievements. However, it
should be noted that his gifts are not isolated, because he believes in a
total team concept and has attracted a number of quality coaches to the
NHB Club. In essence, Roger Wyett has proven over the years that he is a
fine committed leader of young people and he is able to operate as a
catalyst to bring people together to flourish.
