Carl Blundell is in his second season on the coaching staffs for Men’s and Women’s Soccer. Blundell serves both teams as the Goalkeeping Coach.
The York, England native joined the Belhaven Soccer staffs after wrapping up his collegiate career with the Green and Gold following the 2013 season.
Blundell was the No. 1 keeper for Brian McMahon’s teams in 2012 and 2013 and he was an instrumental part of Belhaven’s 2012 National Championship run.
In 2012, Blundell logged nearly 1922 minutes in goal, allowing just 20 goals on the season for a .94 goals against average. He recorded 75 saves for a 17-4-1 record, while keeping eight clean sheets and assisting to two more.
Blundell was named to the National Championship All-Tournament team for his efforts in what amounted to his third consecutive national championship.
In 2013, Blundell started all put one game for the Blazers, logging 2132 minutes, allowing 23 goals against for a .97 goals against average. He recorded 72 saves in a 15-win season that included eight clean sheets.
Prior to his move to Jackson, Mississippi, Blundell, as mentioned before, was no stranger to national success, winning back-to-back Junior College National Championships under legendary coach Steve Clements at Tyler Junior College.
In Blundell’s first season in 2009, the Apache had a perfect season, going 21-0 with 12 clean sheets and 13 goals against.
In 2010, he helped the Apache to another undefeated season, completing the season with a 20-0-1 record with the only tie a 0-0 draw. Tyler JC had 13 clean sheets that season and allowed just 10 goals.
Blundell has also played three seasons in the Professional Development League. In 2012, Blundell played for the Panama City Pirates. He has played for Mississippi Brilla the last two seasons.
Carl is the son of Mark and Donna Blundell, who still reside in York, England.
