The Loomis Chaffee School 2010 Fall Athletic Awards Ceremony ...

Emily Fluke and Laura McConney as well as Western NE All-­‐Stars: Emily Fluke,
Shannon Ryan and Cally Moran and two players on the All-­‐New England Team:
Emily Fluke and Cally Moran. Not to be overlooked is the commitment of our seniors
Katie Shea, Lindsey MacDonald, Mallory Collins and Alexandra Crerend and our
secret weapon, Katie Shea’s sister Caroline who helped us through many hurdles
this season along with our three captains, the persistent Emily Fluke, the graceful
Laura McConney and the passionate Shannon Ryan. Special thanks to the Football
Team and Coaching Staff for sharing the turf field this year, it made all the difference
for us and thanks to our managers Katie Kent and Heidi Taggart.
Emily Fluke: Most Valuable Player:
Any coach who has had the opportunity to work with Emily Fluke breathes a sigh of
relief when “Flukey” is on the field. Tenacious, determined, tough, hardworking,
scary and Rock Star all spring to mind when describing Fluke’s athletic prowess.
Often with a Bull’s-­‐eye on her back, Emily played each game knowing she would be
double and triple-­‐teamed in the opponent’s defensive zone, and “taken out” if
possible by opponents who were frustrated by her play. If you have ever watched
her play field hockey you would shake your head and wonder why opposing coaches
even bothered to try and contain her. It is like trying to stop a freight train. With the
ease and acumen of Harry Houdini Emily can maneuver her way in and out of sticky
situations and find the back of the net or an open teammate for the assist and leave
the opposing team to shake their heads and ask... “When does she graduate?” For
four-­‐years Flukey has been a mainstay of the LC offensive force, this season she
tallied 25 goals and 27 assists for the Pelicans, a true team player, LCFH will sorely
miss the talent and leadership of this tremendous athlete for many years to come.
We award the 2010 Most Valuable Athlete Award to Emily Fluke with our thanks for
setting the bar for future Pelican athletes.
Laura McConney: Coaches’ Award:
When Laura McConney is on your team, it is a given that things will run smoothly.
Adept at interpersonal relationships, understanding what her coaches demand each
day in practice, each week in games, knowing exactly what her teammates need,
what the opposition will attempt and not getting flustered is all a part of Conney’s
gift. What makes having Conney on your team even better is that she is like an Oasis
in a sea of turmoil. Whether we are running sprints in the darkness, doing wall-­‐sits
with 90 lbs on our laps, dropping for pushups or down to the final seconds of over-­‐
time, Laura remains calm, cool and composed. She is unflappable and her
teammates feed off of her, (like baby Pelicans.) Conney’s kindness and compassion
for her teammates and her opponents is what sets her apart from her peers and her
ability to communicate with her coaches, officials, her co-­‐captains and her
teammates in a way that is both respectful and humble has set the tone for our team
this season. Laura has led the charge in and out of practice and games and for this
we award her the 2010 Coaches’ Award. Thank you, Laura.
Shannon Ryan: Coaches’ Award: