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

BOYS VARSITY SOCCER 2010 SEASON SUMMARY
I was pleased with the growth of the soccer team this season. Everyone
understands that growth does not follow a straight line. When it is in an upward
direction life is good and all seems well. Previous seasons have been kind to the
boys varsity soccer program as they have won numerous league titles, appeared in
the New England playoffs perennially and won the New England title (3 times. I’m
hazy on the facts here). However, the trick is how you handle the down moments of
your individual and team development. This is a true analysis of character and we
certainly had some great responses when put to the test this season.
Important contributions from returning class, juniors Dilan Casanovas-­‐Mack and
Jesse Wasserman anchored the team on the vertical extremities of the field while
returning Varsity members Tyler Fan, Timothy Lyons, Dale Reese, and Nick Sailor
stepped in and worked collectively to build the team’s strength in the middle of the
field. Senior members Michael Choquette, John Kramer, Kikyung Lee, and Ignacio
Otero offered some reliable time on the field and guided the team to an 11-­‐5-­‐1
record respectively.
The boys on the field showed tenacity and determination at important moments
throughout the season, most notably during the Westminster game were a late goal
by the opponent had tied the game with less than 2 minutes to go. Reacting
positively, Junior Dilan Casanovas-­‐Mack and Senior captain John Kramer marched
the ball down the middle of the field and returned the favor to Westi in 9 seconds, a
truly remarkable way to win a game. This effort however could not have been done
without the support of all team members and new comers, John Abraham, Francis
Afriyie, Benjamin Colberg, Thomas Crandall, Charles Dorison, Michael Fishman,
Matthew Gomes, Haris Kuljancic, Cole Mattran, Paul Richter, Gerard Sager, and Erik
Stuer; who stepped into their new roles with gusto. Other notable games were the
victories against Choate Rosemary Hall and Taft that help secure a spot in the
tournament. Overall, the boys worked hard this year and put together a successful
season.
It was a pleasure to coach a group of young men that were both competitive and
supportive of one another. A special thanks to all the seniors on the team for their
commitment to the soccer program as well as Captains Michael Choquette, John
Kramer, and Jesse Wasserman for their guidance to the team. I believe that our
status in the league was an honest one and that all the players should be proud of
the honest commitment they put forth.