This evening our team was fortunate enough to host a showing of the Jay DeMerit film, Rise and Shine.  It is a truly inspirational film and for our kids it carried an even more meaningful message as Jay stopped by to speak to them personally and share his story of perseverance on a one to one basis.   If you have a chance to see the film in a town near year go for it!

PS:  The pic is one that Jay tweeted after he left the showing.  A very cool guy!

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY ... ASHLEIGH SCHMITTLE

According to Coach Kouns "The thing we liked about Ashleigh was her competitiveness and willingness to battle.  In our system we rely on the defenders to be able to compete in one v. one situations and we really felt her competitive drive would fit in nicely.  We also liked the fact that in high school track she was a short distance sprinter so she showed the pace to keep up with opposing strikers.  Those two traits will serve her well as she challenges for a spot on the field."

Ashleigh Schmittle

Amherst Steele HS / Eric Futbol Club
Lorain, OH

                                                                                                         

Defender

Erie Futbol Club Defensive Player of the Year

2012 Cleveland Indoor Classic Finalist

2009 Amherst Steele Most Improved
2008  Rookie of the Year

2008 – 2011    Amherst Steel Varsity Track (100, 200 & 400)

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY... MEGAN TOLNAR

According to Coach Kouns " Megan is a very intelligent player who comes to us with great success in high school and with her club.   She is a tireless worker and that was one of the things that impressed us about her.  In the last two years she has scored a good number of goals from both the midfield and striker positions, so, we are looking for her to come in and push right away for a spot on the field in either position."

Megan Tolnar

New Albany HS / FC Phoenix Crew Jrs.
New Albany, OH

Striker/Midfielder

2011 Division I All-Star Team                                                                  
2011 Team MVP Strongsville Adidas Showcase
2011 OCC Finalist
2011 New Albany HS Captain
2011 Honorable Mention All OCC
2010 OCC Champions
Player to Watch for Columbus Ohio Speed Training

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY... JAMIE MURRAY

“Jamie has a knack for finding ways to score goals.  She is very good at being in the right place at the right time and that is something that can make our core of strikers better right away.  At the same time Jamie is also a very good defender.  She is smart and is deceptive in her ability to close players down.  I believe she has the potential to continue to show that talent in our program and as she is also coming from a very competitive club program so I expect her to quickly challenge for a spot on the field.”

Jamie Murray        

Seminole Ridge HS/ Team Boca White/Team Boca Blast WPSL Team
Palm Beach, FL

Striker / Defender
                                                                                                                         
2011 Disney Soccer Showcase Finalist
2011 CASL Tournament Champion
2011 Ranked #6 in state of Florida – Got Soccer Rankings
2010 Florida State League Champion
2012 1^st Team Western Division Palm Beach County Athletic Conference
2012 District Semi-Finalist
2011 & 2012 Honorable Mention Class 5A-4A – Palm Beach Post
2010-2012- Seminole Ridge HS Soccer Captain
2008  Florida ODP State Team and Region III camp

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY... KIM HOERAUF

“We really took note of Kim at our Winter ID clinic and felt that her skill set would be beneficial for our program.  She is a terrific athlete, as exemplified by playing varsity soccer, basketball and softball at Thomas Worthington. Kim also has a very highly competitive streak… which is just what you want in a goal scorer.  I truly feel that when she focuses all of the energy that has been divided among three sports during her high school career she will end up being a hand full for our opponents to deal with.”

Kim Hoerauf          

Thomas Worthington HS                 

Worthington, OH

Striker

2011 Division I District Soccer Semi-Finalist

Three year varsity letter winner in soccer
Three year varsity letter winner in basketball
Three year varsity letter winner in softball
2011 Honorable Mention All OCC softball
2011 Best Offensive Player Varsity softball
2012 2nd Team All OCC in Basketball
2012 Most Improved Player Award Basketball
Ohio HS Basketball Coaches Asso. Silver Scholarship Certificate
Ohio HS Basketball Coaches Asso. Gold Scholarship Certificate