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2009-2010 Hurricane Women's Soccer
Headline News:
(Rosa Loza climes high against D1 East Carolina University. Spring-09)
Samantha Laino Named 2009 Student-Athlete of the Year!
For the second consecutive year, a member of the women's soccer team has received the prestigious Student-Athlete of the Year award. This year, the outstanding recipient was team captain, Samantha Laino. Laino has been a integral part of the women’s program for the last two years on and off the field. Samantha started every single game for Lady Canes over her two years at Louisburg. Off the field, she set a great example by boasting a 3.0 GPA in the classroom.
Laino’s Honors Include:
All Region 1 st Team 07-08
Team MVP 07-08
All Region 1 st Team 08-09
Team Captain 08-09
Laino looks forward to attending Lock Haven University in the fall, where she will pursue a degree in athletic training and continue her soccer career.
Coach Reekie said “ Samantha has been a great servant to the college and women’s program over the past two years. She is the type of player every coach wants in their team. I am so pleased that she has received this award and thoroughly deserves it. Sam is off to Lock Haven next year and I have no doubt she will continue to excel in the classroom and on the pitch. I will be sad to see her go, but know she is ready for this next challenge.”
Lady Canes Win NC Wesleyan Tournament:
The LC Women's Soccer Team won the 8 v. 8 Tournament hosted by NC Wesleyan over the weekend of April 4th.
"It was good to win the tournament, but also to show the local four-year colleges that two-year programs can compete with them," said Coach Adam Reekie. "We also played some good soccer. Hopefully, we will see some of the Lady Canes at those four-year colleges in the future. All the hard work they have put in this spring has paid off," he continued. "Well done, girls! We would also like to thank LC English Professor Twana Biram and her husband, Cliff, for their continued attendance and support."
Meet the Lady Canes:
Soccer Questionnaire
Name: Michaela Gooden
College Year: Freshmen
Position: Midfield
High School: Elliott
Hometown: London
1. What previous club teams/ high schools have you played for?
My previous clubs were Fulham and Millwall.
2. What made you want to come play soccer at Louisburg?
A good soccer program combined with a scholarship offer.
3.What do you think of the women's soccer program at Louisburg?
It is very well organized and I definitely appreciate the level of commitment from the coaches.
4. What are your career plans after you finish your education?
I plan to take a year off to travel and then hopefully I will find a job using my degree in business management.
5. Do you hold any special soccer honors?
Region X Player of the Year 08, NJCAA All-American (honorable mention), All-Region First Team 08, Lee Fowler Academic Achievement Award (Bronze Level) and Player’s Player of the Year 08 .
6. What are you hobbies outside of soccer?
Swimming and socializing with friends and family .
7. What sports athlete do you admire the most?
Stephen Gerrard.
8. What things can you not live without?
Money, shower gel and food.
9.What superpower do you wish you had?
The ability to run and not get tired.
10. Whom do you believe had greatest influence on your athletic career?
My parents and school teachers.
(Pictured Above: Michaela Gooden)
Name: Rachel McCormick
College Year: 2007-2009
Position: Defense
High School: Rosewood High
Hometown: Goldsboro, NC
1. What previous club teams/ high schools have you played for?
I played club for Goldsboro Sting and at Rosewood High School.
2. What made you want to come play soccer at Louisburg?
The athletic scholarship and the opportunity to continue my career.
3. What do you think of the women's soccer program at Louisburg?
It's good. Over the last couple of years I have seen an improvement. I can see it continuing to grow even bigger and better. The team is really a family.
4. What are your career plans after you finish your education?
I plan to transfer to a four-year school.
5. Do you hold any special soccer honors?
Yes, I'm and member of the honor society Phi Theta Kappa.
6. What are you hobbies outside of soccer?
My other hobbies are hanging out with friends, going to the movies and working out in the gym.
7. What sports athlete do you admire the most?
Probably Mia Hamm and Abby Wambach.
8. What things can you not live without?
I could not live without food, friends, money and soccer.
9.What superpower do you wish you had?
The ability to go back in time and to have turbo speed.
10. Whom do you believe had greatest influence on your athletic career?
Definitely my parents and my travel soccer coach.
(Pictured Above: Rachel McCormick )
Recruits:
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Louisburg College women's soccer team, please click Here to download a prospect form.
The form should be mailed or emailed to:
Coach Adam Reekie
501 North Main St.
Louisburg, NC 27549
Program History:
Now in its tenth year, the Louisburg College women's soccer program has grown steadily. Under Head Coach Adam Reekie, the program aims to continue developing athletic excellence, ensuring player visibility by four-year schools, and maintaining the proud Hurricane tradition.
Louisburg College expects to continue attracting top student athletes to its women's soccer program as the program evolves into a fierce perennial contender. In the past few years, the women's soccer team has qualified for and excelled in the 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003 Region X Finals.
A rigorous schedule faces the Lady Hurricanes this season as they play competitive two-year and four-year institutions. Home games are played at May Field. May Field, with it's hybrid Bermuda playing surface located at extreme west end of the campus, is considered to be among the best junior college fields in the Southeast.
The strength of the program is reflected in the fact that the players have consistently been recognized for their efforts on the field as well as in the classroom. Each year our players receive
All-Region and All-South honors, and the vast majority go on to play for four-year colleges and universities after graduating from Louisburg College.
08-09 Players Receive Special Recognition:
- Defensive Player of the Year- Haley Newsome
- Offensive Player of the Year- Rosa Loza
- MVP- Jackie Rodriguez
- Player’s Player of the Year- Michaela Gooden
Soccer Volunteers: Community Fun Day!
The Louisburg College men's and women's soccer teams held a free soccer clinic at Joyner Park on Saturday, November 22, 2008. This was the second annual LC Soccer Clinic. With over sixty community youngsters participating, LC players and coaches stayed busy teaching techniques and running drills.
(Pictured Above (L-R): LC's Loralee Powell, Sarah Griffith and Haley Newsome)
For more information, contact:
Head Coach Adam Reekie
919.497.3234
areekie@louisburg.edu
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