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Patriot Pride Newsletter January 2018 Issue
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Welcome to the LMVSC
Patriot Pride Travel Soccer Newsletter
Our goal is to "be in touch" so our families "stay in touch"
with what is happening on and off the soccer field.
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FROM THE LMVSC FAMILY TO YOURS, WISHING YOU A HAPPY NEW YEAR AND HOPE 2018 BRINGS SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS!
WE HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE ON THE PITCH IN 2018!
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| 2017 was a very good year.... |
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Andi Sullivan
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Andi pictured with US 23s, LMVSC & Stanford
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Andi receiving the MAC Hermann Trophy
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Andi Sullivan began playing at LMVSC, U8 through U15, where she established a love for soccer and thrived during her developmental years. Andi was selected to numerous US Women's National Training Camps and was heavily recruited for college. Andi was a stellar student-athlete and selected Stanford University to continue playing soccer, while obtaining a college degree. As a senior captain at Stanford University (24-1-0), Andi ended her collegiate career scoring the 1st goal in a 3 - 2 win over UCLA and crowned National Champions and winner of the 2017 Women's College Cup. During her senior campaign, Andi was selected as the PAC-12 Midfielder of the Year, 2017 Honda
Sport
Award and MAC Hermann Trophy, given to the top college female soccer player in the country. Andi is a finalist for 2018 Honda Cup (Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year), which will be announced in June 2018. Just as impressive, Andi received a "call up" from the US Women's National Team and will be a part of the 26 member squad in the January Training Camp taking place in Carson, CA.
#lmvscpride
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On January 1, 2018, the Club welcomed back the LMVSC Hawks ('95) during an Alumni match, to honor one of the Hawk's sibling that tragically lost her life in June 2017. During this reunion, 17 of the Hawks returned to play together for the 1st time in years. Due to freezing temperatures, LMVSC secured indoor space at the Dulles Sportsplex to ensure all players could participate in a safe environment. We were thrilled to have the Hawks return to action, including Junior Torres (Borussia Dortmund), Christian Rodriguez (Tulsa Roughnecks FC) and a number of Div I collegiate players. All players participated in a series of games throughout the day. Following the matches, the Hawks stayed to share their insight and wisdom with our current players. Please feel free to view the attached interviews with
Junior Flores
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Sandor Bustamante
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Julian Cummings
, sharing memories as former LMVSC players, by clicking on the names above.
Below are a few videos from the Hawk's, as they spoke to current LMVSC players. Junior Flores and Sandor Bustamante share experiences of playing abroad, including a typical day, training, time management and the overall drive. Baris Safoglu shares a message on life skills he learns through the game.
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| Hawks Q&A at reunion with Junior Flores & Sandor Bustamante |
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| Baris Sofaglu Addresses LMVSC Players |
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CO
ACHING EDUCATION
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In an effort to provide the best practices and ongoing professional training for our coaching staff, LMVSC will host another coaching education clinic in early February. We are excited to have Brian Wiese, the Head Coach for Georgetown University Men's Soccer. Coach Wiese became the Men's Head Coach in 2006 and has led the Hoyas to 6 NCAA Tournament appearances in the last 7 years. During his tenure, Coach Wiese has coached 17 players who have signed professional contracts, as well as numerous players being selected for Conference, Regional and National Awards. As a coach, Coach Wiese has also garnered many awards, including National Coach of the Year in 2015.
We are honored to have Coach Wiese work with our coaches, sharing his principles, training exercises and overall insight in today's college game.
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LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
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LMVSC LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
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| INAUGURAL LEADERSHIP MEMBERS - 2018 |
The Youth Leadership Program is a program that has been rolled out, beginning in 2018. The Program will provide LMVSC players (U14 and older) with oppotunities to
improve life skills, such as leadership, time management, and communication. Leadership opportunities will be offered through assisting Coaches at seasonal LMVSC camps, clinics and instructional programs allowing players to earn community service hours as well.
LMVSC travel players are selected by their Travel Soccer Head Coach through demonstrated leadership qualities, an enthusiastic personality, respect, self-discipline and communication skills. Through the nomination, each player will receive opportunities to assist our younger players at LMVSC camps, clinics and instructional programs.
Several benefits each Leadership Member will receive:
1. Recognition for leadership skills
2. Earn Community Service Hours
3. College Resume "Achievement"
4. Job Interview - able to include experience
5. Work Experience - working in a Youth Organization
Being nominated to the Youth Leadership Program is a privilege. This honor should be received as an opportunity to assist our younger players by displaying leadership qualities on a consistent basis.
Congratulations to our Inaugural Leadership Members!!
#lmvscpride
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LMVSC Players in State ODP
Congratulations to the 54 LMVSC players who will represent the Club while playing with VYSA State ODP teams. #lmvscpride
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