Meet our Fall Interns!

We are excited to introduce our Fall Interns! Meet Summer Pence (Marketing Intern) and Amber McCorkle (Tournaments and Events Intern) Read below to learn more about them, and what lead them to becoming interns at NCFC Youth.


Hey y’all, my name is Summer Pence, and I am so excited to be working with NCFC Youth this fall as a Marketing Intern. I am a current sophomore at NC State University where I am in the process of switching my major to sports management with a minor in coaching education. During my first year at NC State, I was able to work with NC State Athletics as a photographer, and I instantly fell in love with the world of sports media. Since then I have done social media, content creation, and photography for a volleyball club in Raleigh and a baseball team in the ONSL. To put it short, I love the sports world. When I saw NCFC Youth was hiring a marketing intern, I was beyond excited to apply. As a former NCFC Youth player, some of my favorite childhood memories came from playing soccer. I am so excited to be able to give back to the organization that did so much for me.


Hi! My name is Amber McCorkle, and I’m so excited to be working with NCFC Youth as a Tournaments and Events Intern this fall. I graduated from Loyola Marymount University in December 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. My prior internships include a marketing internship with technology services provider Argano and an operations internship with a baseball team in New Bern, NC. Soccer has always been an integral part of my life, as both a player and fan, and I played D1 soccer during college. I am so excited to be working in the sport and know how impactful youth soccer can be on personal and professional development.



By Georgia Kelley May 8, 2025
NCFC Youth is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Lane Meyer Scholarship , a $2,500 award given to exceptional college-bound, NCFC Youth seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in academics, athletics, friendships, and community service — the pillars that define Lane Meyer's legacy.  Each year, the family of Lane Meyer and the scholarship review committee selects recipients from NCFC Youth applicants who have distinguished themselves on and off the field. This year, three outstanding student-athletes have been selected for their achievements and unwavering dedication to their teams, schools, and communities. Please join us in congratulating the 2025 Lane Meyer Scholarship recipients: Addison Faris High School: Heritage High School NCFC Youth Teams: 07 NCFC WF United Black, ECNL 07 Elite G Future Plans: Addison will attend the University of South Carolina , where she plans to study International Business, Business Management, and/or Chinese Language & Culture. A strong leader and high-achieving student, Addison has balanced academic excellence with competitive play, embodying the values of teamwork and global citizenship. Davis Sauls High School: Wakefield High School NCFC Youth Team: 06 ECNL Elite Future Plans: Davis will be attending UNC Chapel Hill , with plans to study Business. Known for his discipline on the pitch and in the classroom, Davis exemplifies maturity, resilience, and a commitment to lifelong learning — qualities that will serve him well as he continues in this next chapter. Katie Paulakonis High School: Middle College High School at Durham Tech NCFC Youth Team: 06/07 ECNL G Future Plans: Katie is headed to Bellarmine University , where she intends to major in Exercise Science Sports Performance. A dedicated athlete with a passion for health and wellness, Katie has consistently demonstrated compassion, perseverance, and a drive to make a positive impact in her community. We are incredibly proud of Addison, Davis, and Katie, and we look forward to seeing all they will accomplish in the next chapter of their lives. Congratulations to these inspiring student-athletes — your NCFC Youth family celebrates you! To learn more about Lane Meyer and the Lane Meyer Scholarship, which is awarded each year to at least 1 boy and 1 girl in NCFC Youth Challenge soccer or higher, click here.
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