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Marvin Ridge High School senior softball player Peyton Jordan will head to the beach following grad-uation in June. The daughter of Kent and Deidre Jordan has selected UNC-Wilmington as her home for education and softball the next four years. The Seahawks have gained an outstanding student-ath-lete with Peyton.

Over the last few seasons, Peyton has established herself as one of the top softball pitchers in the state, earning all-conference, all-district and all-state hon-ors for the Mavericks. Her success all traces back to being 8 years old and playing toss with her father.

“I started playing softball when I was 8 years old in Florida. We played it in PE class at school and I really liked it so thought I would give it a try. I re-member going to the field with my dad and trying to figure out which arm I threw the ball the best with since I write left handed. I started pitching when I was 11 years old, which is what I enjoyed the most and is still my favorite part of the game today.”

Once Peyton figured out how to throw the ball, the rest was history. Over the next few years, Peyton played many softball games and worked hard to be-come a better player. At 14U her travel team won the ASA State Championship and a berth to Nationals.”

At that point, Peyton began to think she may be able to become a college pitcher one day. In looking for the best path to reach that goal, Peyton made a decision to dedicate even more time to her sport.

“I made the decision to join the Lady Blues Or-ganization. The Lady Blues teams are dedicated to provide a quality, supportive environment for stu-dent athletes to pursue their dream of academic ex-cellence and playing college softball. Each player on the team has the same goal of playing softball at the collegiate level which I really like. The Blues or-ganization is invited to most of the major showcase events in the country and has committed softball players over the years to over 26 different colleges. I initially played softball for the fun of it but when I started getting attention from college coaches I real-ized I had an opportunity to continue my career at the next level.”

Playing for the Lady Blues took Peyton all across the country to play softball with the best players at her age level. College coaches gather in mass at these events all with the goal of evaluating and re-cruiting the very best players possible for their col-lege programs. One event that stands out to Peyton is the Independence Day Tournament in Boulder, Colorado as a Sophomore. In Boulder and at other similar events, you will find the best travel teams in the country in this tournament, so not only are you competing against some of the best players in the nation but also some of the best teams and coaches in travel softball. Peyton felt the thrill of taking the ball in her hand to face the best of the best. Her success in Boulder and in other events, caught the attention of many college coaches.

Coach Kristy Norton of UNC-Wilmington was one of the coaches that showed the most interest in Peyton.

“The UNCW Head Coach, Kristy Norton and I had talked a good amount when she was the Assis-tant Head Coach at James Madison University. Our dialogue continued as she took the head coach posi-tion at UNCW. Coach Norton watched many of my games through the summer. Coach Norton invited me down to UNCW for a pitching clinic when Coach Felts was hired as the pitching coach. During the visit I really fell in love with the school. Right after, Coach Norton offered me a scholarship to play for the Seahawks. Every year a bunch of people from my school go to UNCW and absolutely love it. I think Coach Norton will do great things with their softball program.”

See PEYTON JORDAN, Page 3

A gathering of nearly 700 baseball and softball fans will occur on Saturday February, 9th at Char-lotte Catholic High School for the 6th Annual Great-er Charlotte Hot Stove League Dinner. This annual event brings together the top youth and high school baseball and softball players from the Greater Char-lotte Metro area. In addition to 14 unique awards that will be presented and entire evening of fun will be had by all. Along with the awards, guests will festivities that include a wonderful silent auction, appearances by current and former major league baseball players, an exciting raffle and other special announcements. All fans of baseball and softball are invited to attend the 6th Annual Greater Charlotte Hot Stove League Dinner. Tickets are on sale now at www.hotstovedinner.com. A limited number of tick-

ets remain for sale and the sixth consecutive sellout is expected.

The most enjoyable aspect of the evening is the presentation of awards and recognition of the fi-nalists. All of these teams and players have worked hard to become the very best possible players they can be. Many former winners of the awards are now playing minor league baseball or starring for their college baseball teams. The first ever winner of the High School Player of the Year Award, Richie Shaf-fer, played a starring role for the Clemson Tigers and was recently drafted in the first round by the Tampa Bay Rays. Dozens of the past finalists have gone on to play college baseball and softball, including Ka-lie Lang, Brett Austin, Luke Bard, Ty Linton, Tyler Tewell, Logan Ratledge, Michael Russell and many

others.“I am very excited to name the finalists for each

award at the 6th Annual Greater Charlotte Hot Stove League Dinner,” said Tripp Roakes, President of The Greater Charlotte Hot Stove Dinner. “The Greater Charlotte area is recognized across the country as one of the top areas for both youth baseball and softball. These finalists and all the players that were nomi-nated deserve every ounce of recognition they can be given for their hard work. Success in both sports doesn’t come without investing thousands of hours of practice and lots of blood, sweat and tears.”

See HOT STOVE AWARDS, Page 2

PEYTON JORDAN IS SEAHAWK BOUND FOR SOFTBALL

Volume 7, Issue 18HOT STOVE AWARDSContinued from front page

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THINGS THAT MADE ME SMILEIn a world that seems to have gone mad at times, it’s important to sometimes

step back and find a few things to smile about. I was fortunate to have had a few interactions that really left a positive mark last week. Can I share these with you?

On Friday, I had the opportunity via my sports photography company to be at Charlotte Allstars Cheerleading and International Gymnastics over on Monroe Road. They do an outstanding job with every program they operate. I was lucky enough to be in the lobby at the same time the “Angels” Cheerleading Team was practicing. The Angels are an amazing special needs program operated by the gym. I wish I could bottle up the excitement and energy shown by each partici-pant as they arrived for cheer practice. The children were so excited to be there with their teammates and coaches. This was their special time of the week and each one of them were bound and determined to have a great time. It was such an inspiration to see this energy and pure enjoyment by each member of the team. If only every team could be this excited about practice.

Earlier in the week as I was setting up our portable photography studio for a basketball photo shoot I had another interaction that left me with a wonderful impression. A child walked past my photography business partner and I while we were setting up the lighting for the photos. We both said hello, nothing out of the ordinary. However, young Liam Fitzgerald turned around and asked very kindly if we needed any help. Something about the tone in his voice and the fact that he was offering his help left me with such a positive impression. While we didn’t need the help, it was so kind and thoughtful for Liam to ask. Fortunately I ran into his mother later in the night and I was so excited to share this story with her. I believe it is very important to pass stories like this onto the parents and I know Liam’s mother was very excited to hear about her son and his wonderful manners.

One more story that placed a smile on my face. Thomas Nantz is a hard working senior baseball player at Ardrey Kell High School. He and his parents have also been friends of ours since Thomas played on some of my basketball teams as a younger child. Thomas has always had great manners and been very nice to my family. As he enters into his senior year of baseball, Thomas began to realize all the extra baseball equipment he had around the house. Many were items that he had used over the years and had outgrown. Instead of discarding the items, Thomas and his family contacted me to see if my baseball loving nine year old son Tyler would like to have the items. We gladly accepted and spent about an hour with Thomas and his family on Sunday night. Tyler came away very excited to have all the items from Thomas’s past and I think Thomas came away with a good feeling of doing something positive for a younger player that comes to many of the Ardrey Kell games and watches him on the field.

One thing I always tell student-athletes is “no matter how old you are or what level of sport you are playing, there is someone sitting there at the game watching you and hoping to one day be just like you.” In this case, by showing an interest in a younger player, Thomas left an impression that Tyler will carry on for many years.

Kudos to the Charlotte Allstar Angels Program, Liam Fitzpatrick and Thomas Nantz for putting a smile on my face last week. I encourage everyone to find a way this week to do something nice for someone else.

Tripp RoakesPublisherSouth Charlotte Sports [email protected]

High School Baseball Player of the YearKirk MorganLogan Koch

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Becca has played field hockey for five years at Charlotte Latin. After playing tennis is 7th grade, she decided it was time to try something new. Becca plays center forward and center midfield for Latin and her club team, Charlotte Ambush. In addition to winning two state titles with Charlotte Latin, Becca won a gold medal with her club team at a Disney Showcase event last year. Becca now hopes to continue playing field hockey in college.

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MATTHEW BREDDERCharlotte Latin senior Matthew Bredder has been named the Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student-Athlete of the Week. The 18 year old son of Roger and Lori Bredder is a two year captain of the Hawks Wrestling Team and he was a part of the 2010 and 2012 Latin State Championship Teams. Matthew wrestles in the 160 pound weight class. His coaches consider Matthew a very smart and efficient wrestler. As the time is running out in a match, he focuses all of his remaining energy to continue moving and working to win the match.

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“I have always enjoyed coaches who coach with discipline and structure, which are traits of Coach Norton. I chose UNCW because it’s a great school, in a great location of which I could envision myself at with or without softball. The university is the perfect size for me, not too big and not too small, you see some-one you know every day but you could also meet someone new every day. UNCW has a good biology program, being able to continue to play softball is a bonus.”

With her decision now in the rear view mirror, Peyton can look forward to her senior year of softball with the Mavericks. Over the last three years the Mav-ericks have captured conference titles and advanced into the state playoffs.

Peyton has high hopes for her team.“For high school ball this year I’d like to go further into the playoffs and have

an enjoyable last year of playing with the girls from Marvin Ridge. We have po-tential to be really solid and also have a lot of fun. We have a team of excellent student athletes who definitely have the potential to be successful through the playoffs. We have a new coach this season and I am hoping that the team will respond positively and go far through playoffs, and if we make it to the state title that would be fantastic.”

In addition to performing at a high level on the softball field, Peyton has been very successful inside the classroom. She has worked hard in AP and hon-ors classes to build a 4.2 grade point average. Peyton is also a member of the National Honor Society. She enjoys Science and Art classes at Marvin Ridge, especially AP Biology. Peyton has also been a very active member of Young Life and worked a job while in high school.

“It’s been a challenge over the four years balancing challenging coursework and ball, especially the time commitment you have to make as a pitcher. In the end, I am confident it has better prepared me for college.”

The South Charlotte Sports Report is also very confident that Peyton is well prepared for college. We have been fortunate to follow her path the last few years and we have come to know a very outgoing, energetic and dedicated stu-dent-athlete. We want to wish Peyton Jordan the very best as she finishes high school and heads to the beach for a wonderful experience!

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Metrolina Christian Academy senior Nora Logan is a multi-sport athlete that has achieved success in both basketball and soccer. The 17 year old daughter of Todd and Ann Logan has signed to play soccer for Carson-Newman College following her graduation in the spring. Nora plays the position of center forward, leading the offense for her team. Let’s go Beyond the Game to learn more about Nora Logan.

When did you begin to play soccer and what teams have you played for in the last year?“I started playing soccer at the age of 4. I have played club ball since the 4th grade and have played for CUFC since high school. My club team at CUFC is the ‘94 Premier Gold.”

What are your top three athletic accom-plishments?“I have scored 1,000 points in my high school basketball career, I have been named all-confer-ence for soccer in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade, and in 8th grade I received the Bobby Jones Award for most Athletic Girl in my class at Carmel Christian School.”

You have also done well in basketball. How have you combined both sports and found success?“During the month of November I went to an hour and half of soccer practice then drove straight to two hours of basketball. People think that would cause my grades to slip but really it forces me to

use my time wisely because I can’t procrastinate and then forget. By playing soccer for so long it has helped me view the court for basketball differ-ently. I tend to see runs that should be made that can lead to easy baskets. By playing basketball, it helps me stay in shape during the off season for soccer. Also, the quick cuts cross over to the soccer field. Both sports help my footwork improve, mak-ing me a quicker and stronger.”

What led you to choose Carson Newman for soccer?“I watched the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles play in multiple games, each game having a different scenario (whether winning or getting destroyed), and the way the coaches communicated was just the way I prefer to be coached. Also, I love the campus and atmosphere that the students have around campus; everyone seems to so happy to be there and there is a lot of school spirit.”

What other schools did you consider before choosing Carson-Newman?“I considered North Greenville University, An-derson University, Covenant College and Drexel University.”

How well do you perform in the classroom?“I have a 4.4 grade point average. I have taken all honors classes since 9th grade and I will graduate with 15 college credits. I am also a representative in Student Government and a member of the Na-tion Honor Society.”

BEYOND THE GAME WITH NORA LOGANSOUTH CHARLOTTE SPORTS REPORT

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South Mecklenburg High School senior Drew Walters is one of the leading soccer players in the community. Drew, the son of Tim and Christine Walters, plays midfield and forward for the Sa-bres. His hard work and dedica-tion to the sport helped the team reach the fourth round of the state playoffs this season. Let’s go Beyond The Game to learn more about Drew Walters. What sports do you play at South Meck and what posi-tions do you play?“I play Varsity Soccer at South Meck and club soccer for Char-lotte United Futbol Club (CUFC). I play Mid-Field and Forward.”

What are your top three ath-letic accomplishments?“My top athletic accomplish-ments include winning the North Carolina President’s State Cup Championships in 2008 and 2011 with my club team, Char-lotte United 94 Green. Our

Charlotte United 94 Green Team also made it to the semi finals in the Region III Presidents’ Cup in 2008 and 2011 defeating teams from Georgia, Alabama, Texas, and Florida. I especially enjoyed playing on our CUFC 94 Green Team in 2011 at the U-16 level because we became known as the “Mighty Dozen.” During many of our 2011 State Cup matches we played with only 12 players having only one substitute player which required our team play together as a unit and be very physically fit. Also, helping my South Meck team go deep in the 4A State Playoffs this fall was a personal goal for me coupled with finishing strong my senior season for my South Meck teammates, coaches, and school. Our South Meck team made it to the fourth round of the 4A State playoffs which was a capstone accomplishment for my Senior season having played for South Meck for four years.”

What is your greatest memory in soccer?“My greatest memory in soccer was scoring the winning goal for South Meck this fall in our third round, state playoff game against Northwest Guilford High in Greensboro. It was the only goal of the game and I headed an aerial cross over a 6’ 4” goal keeper for NW Guilford into the corner of the goal. I was contacted after that game by some Division I, college coaches due to my play in that game. My goal helped my South Meck team win the match against NW Guilford, and move on in the 4A State Playoffs. It was the last goal of the season for our South Meck team in our playoff run, and the last goal of my high school soccer career at South Meck which is a great memory for me.”

What Club team do you play for?“I play for the Charlotte United 94 Green team in the North Carolina U-18 Premier League. I am looking forward to playing this Spring for Charlotte United at the Premier level since we have a talented team and Jimmy Kout-sakalis as our coach.”

Can you tell me about your soccer background?“I started playing soccer when I was 5 years old for Park Sharon Athletic As-sociation and then moved on to play competitively at the Challenge and Clas-sic levels for Charlotte United Futbol Club. I also participated in the North Carolina Olympic Development Program (ODP) with some of the top soccer players in North Carolina and the country in my age group. I have always enjoyed the game and being known as a “team player.” I primarily have played as a mid-field player setting up other teammates to score goals, but I also attack from my mid-field positions and take shots on goal when I get the opportunity. Playing soccer has helped me develop many relationships with friends, coaches, and trainers that I find to be very important as I will graduate in June from South Meck. I have many good memories from play-ing on my middle school team at Quail Hollow and for South Meck, especially

playing with players from other countries and cultures. Soccer has a “global” appeal and I have made many friends via the game over the years.”

Do you have college sports aspirations or what college do you want to attend for school: “I have been contacted by some colleges to play soccer at the collegiate level. My goal is to attend a college that fits my academic interests first, and if I can play soccer at the college level that would be a bonus. Clemson recently invited me to their College Soccer Combine weekend as a potential recruit. I have interest in attending Clemson University or the College of Charleston. Both of my parents are Clemson graduates, so Clemson is at the top of my col-lege list as of now.”

How well do you perform in the classroom?“I am an A/B student taking Honors and AP coursework at South Meck. I am a member of the Key Club and serve as a Student Leader for the South Meck Young Life group. My primary volunteer activity is to serve at the Homeless Resource Center in Charlotte.”

What else would your friends find interesting about you?“I also enjoy playing golf and fishing in my free time from studies and soccer. I have a passion for music and play the guitar. Another interesting fact about me is that I am also a citizen of Switzerland due to my Mother being Swiss.”

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BEYOND THE GAME WITH KRISTY MARTIN

Marvin Ridge Middle School senior cheerleader Kristy Martin has earned immense respect from her teammates and coaches. Her dedication to the sport, kindness for others and success in the class-room is noticed by all. The daughter of Jeff and Trish Martin enters into her final semester of high school looking to leave her mark on Maverick Coun-try. Let’s go Beyond The Game to learn more about this wonderful student-athlete.

When did you first begin to cheer and what led you to choose cheerleading as a sport?“I started cheering when I was in 6th grade. I have participated in all of Marvin Ridge’s middle and high school cheer programs. I had been a dancer at Miller Street Dance academy for 13 years. When I made the Varsity Cheer squad my sophomore year, I decided that I needed to focus on just one sport and I chose cheerleading.”

Do you cheer for any other organizations?“I chose not to join any All Star Cheer Team over the years simply because I did not have enough time. I dealt with a chronic health issue during my middle school years. When I started high school, I decided I wanted to get involved in various clubs and organi-zations which would not give me the time to dedi-cate to a travel team. My varsity squad, however, has competed in several competitions.”

What are some of your top accomplishments as a cheerleader?“In 2011, my Varsity squad won the NC State Cheer-leading Competition which was held in Raleigh. I also was awarded the All American Athlete Award and was chosen by my teammates to be captain this year.

Do you enjoy playing any other sports?“I enjoy running with my family. Last year, I par-ticipated in several different 5K races including one on Hilton Head Island and the Run for the Ridge which was held at Marvin Ridge High School. I am currently training for a half marathon race to be held in Myrtle Beach, SC.”

What is your favorite memory as a cheer-leader?“My favorite memory as a cheerleader was when my team won the NC State Cheerleading Competi-

tion in 2011. We put in a lot of hard work and prac-ticed like crazy but it all paid off when we earned Marvin Ridge’s second state title for cheerleading. I will also always remember the great girls I became best friends with and the memories we all shared such as Friday night home games and beach camp.”

Do you have a gymnastics or dance background? “I actually have a dancing background. For 13 years, I participated in various dance styles such as hip-hop, tap, ballet, and acrobatics. My favorite class to take was definitely hip-hop. Ever since I was in middle school cheerleading, I would always look forward to the dance portion of the routine. My strength is actually my sharp motions and my form as a sideline cheerleader. I truly enjoy getting the crowd pumped up.”

You are recognized by your peers for being a great leader, what do you attribute your lead-ership skills to?“I mentioned above that I dealt with a chronic illness during my middle school years. I was diag-nosed with an aggressive form of Crohn’s Disease right before my freshman year in high school. Before that, I felt lousy most of the time and didn’t really put myself out into the world. Once I had the surgery, I realized that I had one life to live and I was going to make the most of every opportunity that came my way. I got involved with many stu-dent organizations at Marvin Ridge. I realized that to be a good leader, I needed to be trustworthy, fol-low through on my commitments, work hard, and respect others.”

Have you made any college plans? “Yes, I have finally started back hearing from all the schools I applied to. I am very lucky that I have been accepted into my two top choices which are Univer-sity of South Carolina and North Carolina State. I plan to go into the textiles industry and study Fash-ion Merchandising/Brand Management.”

How well do you perform in the classroom? “My education is extremely important to me and I work very hard to get good grades. My current GPA is a 4.6. I have taken mainly honors courses and AP courses to get me ready for college. I am also very involved in my school as I am the Student Body Historian, Varsity Cheer Captain and I sit on the Superintendent’s Advisory Council. Along with my leadership positions, I am also involved in many various clubs such as National Honor Society, Student Council, BETA Club, Fashion Club, and First Priority Christian Club.”

“Outside of school, I am involved with Nordstrom Department Store. I sit on their BP Fashion Board which is a teen advisory council for the store. In my spare time, I also volunteer with two organiza-tions that are very dear to my heart. The first one is Little Dresses for Africa where I sew new dresses for underprivileged children in Africa and other third world countries .The second one is the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. I’ve worked on two fundraisers for CCFA to help fund research to one day find a cure for these two diseases.”


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Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School 8th grader Brendan Young has been named the winner of the Quimby and Collins Orthodontics “Wired for Excellence” Award. The 14 year old son of Matt and Debbie Young plays football and lacrosse.

Among Brendan’s favorite memories are playing for his school team and beating an unde-feated Cuthbertson Middle School 8th grade football team. Brendan also has many great memories playing lacrosse and is looking forward to this spring season at Holy Trinity. In-side the classroom, Brendan is a High Honors student at Holy Trinity. His favorite subjects are Social Studies and Spanish. He is also a member of the Junior Beta Club and National Junior Honor Society.

Congratulations to Brendan Young for being named the winner of the Quimby and Collins Orthodontics “Wired for Excellence” Award.

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Good Sport of the Week

LIAM FITZPATRICKSt. Matthew Catholic School

St. Matthew Catholic School fourth grader Liam Fitzpatrick has been named the Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools / Arbor Construction Group Good Sport of the month. Liam, 10, is the son of Liam and Gaye Fitzpatrick and he enjoys playing football, basketball and lacrosse. Liam has been recognized for his sportsmanship and willingness to help others.

Liam says his favorite sports memory is getting his first sack playing football for the WCWAA Titans Football Team. When playing sports, he believe in playing the sport fairly and by the rules. Liam says he always tries to enjoy the game and have fun.

At St. Matthew Catholic School, Liam enjoys Math class with Mrs. Wendover. Congratulation to Liam Fitzpatrick for being named the Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools / Arbor Construction Group Good Sport of the month.

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The Charlotte Mustangs have been named the Buca Di Beppo Team of the Week. Last season the Mustangs basketball team lent a helping hand by becoming “Santa’s basketball team” and delivering presents, Christmas dinner and many other helpful supplies to a local family in need. This year the 6th grade team was at it again. They worked with Mel’s Diner, a ministry of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, to feed the hungry right here in Charlotte. For nearly 12 years, Mel’s Diner has been feeding people in need by organizing fresh food and home cooked meals. They also pick up food that would otherwise go un-eaten or be thrown away and make sure it gets to truly hungry people in our community. For the Mustang’s part, each player prepared meals in advance then spent a Saturday afternoon with the won-derful men of Mel’s Diner serving food at an east Charlotte apartment complex that is home to many refugees.

Mustang’s coach, Mike Salvino says the annual giving project is a highlight of the basketball season, not just for him but all of the players. “It’s important for these boys to grow not just as athletes but as compassionate young men.” “The boys stepped up and went to work do-ing whatever needed to be done, I am so proud of them”, said Salvino. The Mustangs hope that their Christmas projects will inspire more teams to step up and help others throughout the year.

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Brendan McDonough, the young team captain for Charlotte Catholic’s Soccer Team, has surely made impacts on the field and in the classroom this year. However, for the next six months, Brendan won’t even be on the same continent as everyone he knows. Brendan, the 16-year-old son of Jennifer Powers and Terry McDonough, is taking his soccer talents overseas to study abroad and play futbol in Braunschweig, Germany. Brendan will leave Friday, January 18th, to begin his journey of developing his soccer skills, academic skills, and language skills.

Back home in Charlotte, Brendan leads Char-lotte Catholic’s soccer team as a sophomore. His leadership was equally recognized in the classroom as he received a leadership award voted on by his teachers. His well- roundedness as a student athlete is a big reason why he can spend six months of his high school career in a foreign country.

Brendan’s rewarding soccer career began when he was just four years old. He followed in the foot-steps of his older brother and joined a recreational league in Cary, NC. His family moved to Charlotte that year and Brendan started to play club soccer for Charlotte Soccer Club. Brendan played for Charlotte

Soccer Academy’s U16 academy team last year.There has been an ongoing debate whether top soccer players should play for

their academy team for recruiting purposes, or play for their school team for school representation purposes. Brendan chose to play for his school.

“Sophomore year isn’t the biggest year for college recruiting, and the full season wouldn’t have worked out with my trip to Germany. I was happy with my decision to play for my school team and I would say that our season was a success.”

Success is nothing new to Brendan who has accumulated a lengthy list of superla-tives from soccer. All-conference, all-region, all-state, and all-south were some of the teams that Brendan was named to after his high school season this fall. He also has a pair of national championships under his belt from fifth and sixth grade when he played for his club team in Orlando. Last year, Brendan made Charlotte Catholic’s varsity team as a freshman and was promoted to team captain this year as a sophomore.

“Becoming a captain as a sophomore was a big honor. It was a relief because I had already tried to start showing leadership qualities on the field.”

Brendan has become a paragon of a student athlete, but now he is choosing to start fresh in a country where he knows almost no one. For six months, he will experience German styles of soccer and education. With the complicated names and unique schedule, Brendan does the best job at explaining his trip.

“In Germany, I’ll be playing for a team called Freie Turnerschaft Braun-schweig, which is a second division team. Depending on how I perform, I

could also have the chance to move up to a higher team. I will attend a private school for five hours a day and also play soccer every day. Besides school and soccer, I think learning and becoming fluent in German will be pretty sweet.”

So how does one simply go from hometown soccer star in Charlotte to playing on a second division soccer team halfway around the world? Brendan was first notified through an email from his academy team about the opportunity. He didn’t seriously consider it until he received a letter from the program. After Brendan talked to the head of the program, a scout was sent to watch him play in Miami. Once the scout decided Brendan was good enough to play in Germany, everything was set.

The student side of Brendan’s student athlete campaign has also brought success. Even with a solid 3.9- 4.0 GPA, Brendan has been even more influential as a leader. He recently received a leadership award, which was given to him by his teachers. The award was given to the student who the teachers thought most exemplifies leader-ship. It also makes Brendan eligible for a scholarship program.

A scholarship is just what Brendan is looking for, as he hopes to attend a Division 1 College and play soccer all four years. He says he has been contacted by the likes of Georgetown, Boston College, Notre Dame, Virginia, Texas, and even Harvard. While in college he wants to pursue a major like engineering or finance which both involve math (However, he made it clear that he isn’t a huge fan of pre- calculus).

Managing busy soccer and school schedules can be difficult. Brendan had nights when he came home from academy practices “as tired as can be” and had to finish all his homework. He notes that time management is really important in balancing both.

In the free time that he has, Brendan likes to play basketball with friends. He also attends all his school sporting events no matter what the sport is. He likes to be with his friends and support his school.

“I just want to thank my high school coaches, Oscar Del Pino and Bill Laurie for helping me make decisions and improving me in soccer. They have helped in the recruiting process by getting my name out there to colleges.”

Good luck to Brendan when he travels to Germany to learn a different way of liv-ing. We also wish him the best when he returns home and continues his journey as a student athlete.

BRENDAN MCDONOUGH GOES FROM SOCCER TO FUTBOLWritten by Ryan Scott, Marvin Ridge High School

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