January 2022 In this Issue: Recreation Report Disney College Showcase 2022 State ODP Players Players of the Season Alumni Spotlight Beyond the Game Player of the Month Travel & Rec News

Calendar of Events January 15-17 Disney Girls Soccer Showcase, U17 Mystx Elite January 28-30 CCL Winter College Showcase, U16-U19 Magic and Mystx Elite January 22-23 Arlington Showcase, U17-U19 Magic Elite

Spring Rec Soccer Registration

Don't miss out on the fun! It's time to register for Spring Rec soccer! Teams are already forming. To register, click HERE

Disney College Showcase

Our U17 Mystx Elite team is headed to Orlando, Florida this weekend to compete in the Disney Girls Soccer Showcase. They will be competing at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort where they will have the opportunity to be seen by college coaches across the country. Wishing them a successful and safe trip!

2022 State ODP Players

Congratulations to the following FC Richmond players who have been selected for the State ODP pool.

Players of the Season

The FC Richmond Junior Board is pleased to recognize another round of players who were selected by their coach as the "Player of the Season". These players were selected based on their skills, teamwork, leadership, attitude, work ethic or a combination of these qualities. Each player selected will be highlighted on FC Richmond's social media platforms. Congratulations to all who were recognized! Stay tuned for more recognitions this week!

Alumni Spotlight

We are thrilled to feature former FC Richmond Mystx goalkeeper, Haley Eiser, and her tremendous success with the Christopher Newport Women's Soccer team. Haley and the Captains finished the season as NCAA DIII National Champions! Haley received numerous honors during her time at CNU. Among them, she earned third team All-Region and second team All-Conference honors before also being named to the NCAA Championship's All-Tournament Team. She was also a four-time Academic All-Conference pick. Over three years as the starting keeper, Eiser played in 67 games and finished her career with a record-breaking 54-4-4 overall record. She owns the single season and career records at CNU for goals-against average, save percentage, wins, shutouts, and minutes played. When asked about her outstanding season, Haley said, "First off, the season was absolutely incredible. I’d never imagine to win a national championship, much less do it in my final year of soccer. There never really was a doubt amongst the team that we weren’t the best team on the field but never took anyone lightly. Each of us wanted the person next to us to succeed. I truly believe the year that covid took away made us realize how we need to cherish each season and to make it count. The weight rooms, conditioning, and all the summer workouts are what made it possible. The work that each player put in outside of practice really showed on the field." We are proud of your success and hard work, Haley!

"Beyond the Game" Player

Alex and Kenzie Miller have been a part of FC Richmond for many years. Currently, Alex Miller is on the U15 Mystx Elite team and her younger sister, Kenzie, is on the U13 Mystx Classic team. Over the past year, the sisters have worked to support the Child Life program at St. Mary’s. Both girls find it powerful to give back to the hospital where their dad works. Child Life is a program that helps patients understand and cope with being in the hospital. Last year, the girls worked with their futsal program, EVLV, to collect toys for the program. They have been able to carry this on and EVLV collected toys again this year to donate to St. Mary’s. Recently, Alex organized another drive to collect gifts to donate to Child Life with the National Junior Honors Society at her middle school. Alex and Kenzie hope to organize future drives for toys and essentials to support this program. The Miller sisters have definitely gone “Beyond the Game” to get others in the community involved in supporting this organization.  Written by Junior Board Members, Maggie Bothwell and Erika Johnson

Travel News Now that our winter indoor team training is in full swing, take the skills that you are working on with your coaches home and get your reps in. Remember, doing ball work at home really helps you improve! Please continue to be vigilant with your social distancing, hand washing and especially proper mask wearing. If you're looking for more training please pull a small group together and sign up for Total Soccer Training (TST). Information and registration can be found HERE.

Rec News It's time to register for Spring Rec soccer! Click HERE Spring Advanced Skills registration is now open! Click HERE For those participating in the Winter Advanced Skills training, remember to take the skills that you are learning or working on with the coaches home and get your reps in. Doing ball work at home really helps you improve! Please continue to be vigilant with your social distancing, hand washing and especially proper mask wearing. 

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