PRAIRIE VIEW, TEXAS (June 30, 2009)Prairie View A&M women’s soccer coach Abe Garcia has announced his inaugural recruiting class for the 2009 campaign.
Garcia, who begins his second year in charge of the Lady Panther soccer program, summed up his 2009 recruiting class in two words, “new feel”, and believes his newcomers will raise the team to a higher level with their intensity.
The core group of recruits for Garcia’s 2009 class include Yosselyn Aguilar, Vero`nica Aguirre, Genevieve Devany, Cynthia Diaz, Navyd Diaz, Abigail Escobar, Holland Maples, Crystal San Martin, Leslie Salazar, Candice Sion, Megan Vlam and Marissa Woods.
These talented players bring a sense of high precedence and pride to the Lady Panther soccer team as several were all-district players of the year, defensive players of the year, team captains and four-year letterman.
Garcia definitely wants to stress team unity and the new recruits have already received the chance to meet their teammates during recruiting visits.
“I make them interact on their recruiting visits to get a better feel for each other,” said Garcia.
With the news class on board, Garcia expects a better season than last year and believes each girl will motivate one another; however he understands it takes time to build a championship caliber club.
“The team is in better shape than when I took over the head coaching position midway through last season as the commitment of the players has changed,” said Garcia. “We are more focused on our goals.”
The 2009 campaign is guaranteed to prove what the Lady Panther soccer team is made of considering they begin the season with a very challenging preseason schedule that should have them prepared for conference play.
“I don’t want to make any preseason predictions,” stated Garcia. “I’d rather pick myself last because underdogs can fly below the radar.”
A new coach with a fresh perspective coupled with dedicated players should ensure the Lady Panthers will not be considered underdogs for long.
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