University of Houston Athletics
Where Are They Now Archive: Ashley Fortenberry
10/19/2005 12:00:00 AM | General
Sport: Soccer
Years at Houston: 1999-2002
Hometown: Katy, Texas
Background
Originally born in Houston, Ashley Fortenberry went to Katy High School before coming to UH in 1999. While at UH, she started in all 77 games over her four-year career. She was a Conference USA Second Team performer in 2002, and a member of the C-USA Commissioner's honor roll all four years.
Coach Bill Solberg on Ashley
"Ashley was an extremely consistent player. One of Ashley's best skills is that she could strike a ball, and pinpoint it where she wanted it to land every time. You could tell her that you wanted the ball to land on the corner of the six, and sure enough she would strike it on a line from 40 yards away. She was so intense, and so passionate. That's what made her the player that she was, and allowed her to start every match."
Highlights as a player
"Beating TCU my senior year in my last game was special. So was beating Texas in 2000 during my sophomore year. Some of the conference tournaments were also special."
Where is Ashley now?
Ashley is currently a high school teacher at Clear Lake High School in Katy teaching world history. She is also the varsity soccer coach for the Falcons.
Ashley's biggest thrill as a teacher?
Getting to work with kids everyday. Helping them to be successful in something they may have thought they couldn't have done.
Are you currently involved with any sports?
Not only is Ashley the varsity soccer coach at Clear Lake High School, she also trains a youth team for the Friendswood soccer club. Ashley is still an active participate in the UH Soccer camps.
The Garrison Family
Ashley was just married on July 23rd of this year to Austin Garrison.
