CLUB LEADERSHIP
Bethany CYRTMUS- davaul
Bethany Cyrtmus-Davaul has a background in finance with a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She began her corporate career as a software tester for Epic Systems and then ensued with a 13 year career in the banking industry. Her experience in banking including underwriting business loans for mid-size commercial businesses followed by 10 years specializing in custom lending within the Private Bank. On the sports front, she has been a life-long, multi-sport athlete with soccer, basketball and golf leading the way. She reached the semi-pro level in soccer playing both in the US and Spain before shifting focus to Austin Rise and helping to continue to grow the club. She has resided in Austin for 6 years and is joined with her wife, Tes, and their dog Stryker.
ERIN WEBB
Erin’s soccer journey began at age four. She played for Real Colorado and later at the University of Missouri, where she was a four-year starter. After a stint in tech, her love for soccer brought her back to the field, leading to her involvement in founding Austin Rise FC.
Katie Reed
Katie, a California native, played club soccer at the University of Southern California. After moving to Austin in 2015, she joined FC Austin Elite in 2021. The challenges faced there inspired her to co-found Austin Rise FC, aiming to build a supportive community for women in soccer.
Amanda Lisberger
Amanda, born in South Korea and raised in Southern California, began playing soccer at age three. She played for the University of Texas at Austin, where she was a four-year letter winner. Despite injuries ending her collegiate career, her passion for the sport led her to co-found Austin Rise FC.
Rachelle D’AMICO
Originally from Canada, Rachelle grew up playing soccer, basketball, and field hockey, developing a lifelong passion for sport and competition. Soccer quickly became a central part of that journey, leading to a collegiate playing career at Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
While at Cardinal Stritch, Rachelle earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business with a minor in Sports Management, combining athletic experience with a strong foundation in leadership and organizational development.
Coaching soccer began in high school and has continued for over 15 years, with a primary focus on youth soccer development. Throughout this time, Rachelle has been deeply involved in fostering positive, player-centered environments that emphasize growth, confidence, and a love for the game.
Currently, Rachelle serves as the Interim Executive Director of FIERCE United, an all-girls youth soccer club based in North Austin and surrounding areas. In this role, Rachelle is committed to mentoring young athletes, empowering female players, and helping shape the next generation of confident, resilient, and passionate soccer players—both on and off the field.
