Men’s Soccer
2010 Record: 10-4-6
Coach: Jake DeClute
Assistant Coaches: John Whallon and Joel Spruance
Captains: Alex Sosler, Blake Berkey, Micah Linn.
Returners: Travis Masters, John Reagan Moore, Archie Reed, Trevor Henshaw, Ryan Daily, Kellen Kasiguren, John Clancy.
Strengths, Concerns, and Keys to Success: “Experience, defense, unity,
Tough Schedule, attacking ability, intensity, Our Team Motto: My life for yours.” -Captain Blake Berkey
Women’s Soccer
2010 Record: 10-8-1
Coach: Marc Whitehouse
Assistant Coaches: Bess Watson, Erin DeClute, Nicole Dumas
Captain: Liz Cheesman, Hala Coker, Katie Thompson
Returning starters: Liz Cheesman, Hala Coker, Katie Thompson, Kari Christensen, Rachel Ashley, Julia Miller, Kendra Woudenberg, Karina Scavo, Caitlin Nedde
Strengths, Concerns, and Keys to Success: “Our team is like a family which is always encouraging going into any season. The first year players have become an integral part of the team and their additions seem natural. They have stepped into some important roles on and off the field, adding to the chemistry that our team has always had. Like every season, injuries are always an issue and we have several key players sidelined with injuries. Newcomers Claire Brooks and Krysti Leach both have significant back injuries, while a nagging achilles is keeping sophomore defender, Julia Miller off the field for the time being.
Since the restructuring of the conference, there are no easy games for us. Every team in our conference will prove to be a challenge. This along with a strong nonconference lineup will be vital in our preparation for the post season. This year we are really trying to keep love as the central focus of our team. This involves not only a love for Christ, ourselves, our coaches and our teammates, but also a love for the game, competition, excellence and ultimately winning games. This will push us to grow together and individually as we encourage one another in on and off the field.” - Captain Liz Cheeseman
2010 Record: Overall 4-10; in the conference 4-7
Coach: Coach Bill “Whitey” Davis
Captain: Senior Kallie Garrett
Returners: Junior Katie Madison, Sophomores Alyssa McCarthy, Kristin Dillon, and Addy Stamenova.
Strengths, Concerns, and Keys to Success: “We have a strong team across the board with some new players coming in that will definitely help us out. Everyone on the team is incredibly motivated and works hard; they will fight to win every point they can. We play some challenging teams and that can be intimidating, but I know that we will step up to the challenge and do our best to win as many matches as we can! I strongly believe God wants the players to have fun and enjoy competing.” -Coach Whitey
2010 Record: 7-26
Coach: Ruth DeLuca, 3rd Season
Captains: Keri Hustus and Andrea Amado
Returning Starters: Andrea Amado, Claudia Amado, Keri Hustus, Alex Nawoichik, Lauren Kranyak
Strengths, Concerns, and Keys to Success: “I look for us to be a strong serving and serve receive team. I also expect us to be scrappy on defense and run a quicker offense this year. We have some tough teams in our conference and those will be challenging matches. We always use the phrase “For Him” at the end of our practices and timeouts. We talk a lot about what it means to play for Christ, which carries over to how you treat your teammates, the attitude you bring to the game, and what you do with the gifts and potential God has given you. Keeping Christ as our focus will be key to accomplishing our goals this year.” - Coach DeLuca
2010 Record: 6-14
Coaches: Cory Ward, Emma Gates, Chyanne Wilson
Captains: Bri Gilbert, Sam Neverett, Clara Baker, Ashley Moulton
Returning Starters: Bri Gilbert (M), Sam Neverett (F), Clara Baker (F), Mindy Fowler (D), Kelsey Spotts (D), Eleanor Helai (D), Heidi Lavigne (F), Megan Wernig (D), and Anna Bury (GK).
Strengths, Concerns, and Keys to Success: “We have a very deep bench this year and a lot of talented returners and newcomers. We are very excited by our potential and look forward to turning our record around. We will win more this season and I am very excited for the team. This year’s team is very hardworking and dedicated to being their best. Our captains have worked tirelessly to set the example for the team in their work ethic but also in their approach to team unity and service. They have been challenged by the team to lead the way on and off the field and to be the example that they should all follow after. The team set three main goals for the season. To be hardworking, focused, and encouraging. If they reach for these every day, there is no telling what this team can accomplish. Our major rivals in conference this year are Nichols, UNE and Endicott. Even though NEC has left the conference, we have kept them on our schedule because they are in my mind, our truest, longest and toughest rival. Our team motto/theme for the year is P.E.A.C.E. – Pursue Excellence After Christ’s Example. Colossians 3:15-17 is our verse. Talk to Ashley Moulton to get some expanded insight in to the theme. She has led the way on this. Feel free to stop by practice to ask questions as well.” - Coach Ward
2010 Record: Men finished 4th in the conference and women finished 5th in the conference
Coach: Andrew Shaw (2nd year as head coach, 6th year coaching total) Assistant Coach: Brian Wilmarth (2nd year)
Returners: Thais Ziegenhals, Allison Lynch, Katie Hakanson-Stacy, Capt. Samantha Goedeke, Kelcy Rich, & Alissa Watson
Strengths, Concerns, and Keys to Success: As with last year we are aiming to focus our efforts on a strong showing at our Conference championship (10/29) & New England Regional championship (11/11). We have a great chance to improve upon our finish at both of these events from last year with all the depth we have added to an already strong returning team. Our Concerns: Keeping everyone healthy for the end of the season / championships. Our motto is “God. Team. Self.” This is what we focus our races, our training and hopefully all aspects of our lives on - God being most important, team & others next, and ourselves least important of those 3.” - Coach Shaw
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