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Tag: Illinois
An Open Letter To IHSSCA: Change Is Coming
Joe Trost, columnist for #PrepSportsReport November 13, 2019 To: Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association (IHSSCA) President Brian Papa (retired teacher) CC: Board members – Joe Moreau (Neuqua Valley teacher); Scott Steib (Barrington teacher), Seong […]
Talent Galore: College-bound Stars Ready For PepsiCo Showdown Girls Spotlight
High school girls soccer in Illinois has become a hotbed for college recruiters. In what may be its strongest overall field since the girls portion started, the PepsiCo Showdown will showcase 100s of players set to play in college this fall, along with 100s of future college prospects at the same site on back-to-back Saturdays this month. Checkout the list of just some of the college-bound stars competing in the popular showcase.
With Main Core Back, Willowbrook Ready To Exceed Expectations
Willowbrook sophomore Erinn Bell: “It was fun playing as a freshman on the varsity level last season. You get to compete against better and more experienced players, and then you realize how far you’ve come since you first started playing on varsity. I realized you have to be really aggressive and to be more proactive than reactive.” Bob Narang has the story for #PrepSoccerReport
Fastest Boys Soccer Player In Illinois? Freeburg’s Williams Tops Charts During Combine Testing
Freeburg’s Noah Williams, who plays club soccer for St. Louis Scott Gallagher, attended the PepsiCo Showdown College Showcase for the second straight year. “Going the year before showed what I need to work on,” Williams said. “I knew I could improve a lot. It was a great opportunity to see what other guys from around the state can do and how I compare.” Steve Millar has the story for #PrepSoccerReport.
Could This Be The Breakout Spring For Rockford Guilford?
Rockford Guilford coach Katie Barnett: “This could, and very well should be, the season where all the moving parts come together. We have improved over the last three years, but need to show consistency throughout the season and start and finish our matches with urgency.” Bob Narang has the story.
Hard Work, Dedication Starting To Payoff For Leon & Co.
Starting from the bottom and working your way up is never easy. But one program is digging deep down inside and pushing this offseason. Bob Narang has the story.
Biennial Europe Trip Brings Saint Viator Soccer Together
By Steve Millar One of the main goals Saint Viator coach Mike Taylor has for his players has nothing to do with what happens on the soccer field. “I’ve always tried to use soccer as […]
2017 WATCH LIST: TOP 40 ILLINOIS BOYS – SENIORS
With the fall season right around the corner, college coaches are beginning to ramp up their final 2018 recruiting efforts in Illinois. Their main focus: uncommitted seniors, many of whom made our Top 40 Illinois […]
2017 Watch List: Top 40 Illinois Girls Forwards
#PrepSoccerReport: 2017 Watch List
