Sterling Pagel (2015B Southeast Valley Predator)
Sterling is a kind hearted, hardworking young footballer who has been leading his team on and off the field by example. Sterling exerts maximum effort during training, setting the example of “how” we should train and focus. Holding himself to a higher standard, he also works towards pushing his teammates to focus and strive for more. Sterling is always encouraging and willing to help those around him. Although not recognized as a “Team Captain,” he has an ability to lead and encourage his teammates with kind words of affirmation and positivity.
Sterling led his team in La Jolla with the most goals for the weekend and came home to kick-off in League Play with a hat trick.
Sterling’s coaches describe him as “a polite, coachable, young footballer who has had an exceptional start to the season, kicking it off in good spirits.”
Kelli Chapple (2006 ECNL)
Kelli Chapple began her soccer journey at the Blackhawks, starting off in the recreational program, before joining the competitive side.
Splitting her time between the ECNL (Elite Clubs National League) team and the Scottsdale branch soccer team, Kelli’s goal was to secure a permanent spot on the ECNL roster. Through relentless training and perseverance, she bridged the gap between the two teams, ultimately achieving her dream of becoming a full-time ECNL player.
Kelli’s natural pace, skill, and vision made her a valuable asset to the team. Her ability to read the game, coupled with her explosive speed and agility, allowed her to be a player of real impact in games. As she honed her craft & gained confidence this enabled her to make a relatively straightforward transition between teams.
A true testament to the power of hard work and determination, Kelli’s journey serves as an inspiration to her teammates and aspiring players alike, demonstrating that with unrelenting passion and commitment, even the most ambitious goals can become a triumphant reality. Through her hard work and dedication, she recently committed to playing college soccer at Washington State University.
Rob Dinnie, a previous coach of Kelli describes her with the following words: “Kelli’s tireless work ethic, coachability, and unwavering dedication was something that I admired from the very first moment I started working with her.”
Another previous coach, Mick Reavey says that “Kelli was one of the most creative and inventive players I have been blessed to coach and an incredible teammate even at a young age.”
David Meadows (E64 West Valley Coach)
Coach David Meadows is a highly trusted, respected and admired coach whose dedication to youth soccer players in the west valley transcends the spirit of the sport. The passion he has for helping and supporting the boys he coaches is reflected by the commitment and enjoyment for the game shown by his players. For years now coach Meadows teams continue to be highly competitive and successful.
This season his 2009 Boys and 2008 Boys are participating as the club representative Elite 64 teams traveling regionally while competing in the Arizona Advance Leagues as well. Coach Meadows and his boys RISE up to the challenge with a resilient attitude and the courage to not just be the best soccer players they can be, but be even greater members of the community.
