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Featured
Athlete
Honors
Amy Randall
Amy is a sophomore from Renton, Washington and is studying
to be a commercial pilot. Amy already holds her private pilots
licence and is studying Aerospace Studies at ERAU while she
seeks her certification from North Air. Amy is an amazing
worker and has been a leader on the young team from the very
beginning.
Amy has been an anchor is the Eagle defense and has been
tasked to play several positions within the defensive structure
doing all of them with confidence, competence and an eagerness
that sets her apart. "She is the type of player who
does exactly what she is asked to do. She is incredibly coachable
and has been a spark for this team all season," commented
Coach Luckett on this terrific player. Most recently, Amy
has been asked to use her speed and mental game to play the
center back for the three flat defense employed by ERAU.
Her speed and tenacity has kept many balls out of the net,
especially against Missouri Baptist where the shear speed
of their frontrunners put them in front of the net very often.
However, it was Amy that came running out of nowhere to get
in the way of their shot.
"We are very lucky to have such a hardworking and dedicated
player. She has been a cornerstone in our defense and has
been one of the players that always gives 100% no matter
the day or the circumstance. She is an asset to this program
and I am excited about what the future holds," concluded
Coach Luckett.
Sarah Barr
Sarah
is a senior from Basalt, Colorado and is studying Aeronautical
Science. She has been a force on the Women's Soccer team
from day one with her abilities to train and work tremendously
hard. She is constantly pushing others to work harder
through her quite leadership of example. From the very
first day
of preseason training, Sarah has been the first person
in on every run and has always been a driving force for
the team both on and off the field. "Sarah can go
forever and because of this we have moved her from the
defense to the midfield. After this move, she began to
ignite our offense and was actually the first player
to score a goal for us in schools history," said
Coach Luckett of this stellar student-athlete.
Probably
the most exciting aspect of this athlete is that she has
such a passion for soccer that she has decided to stay
on for one more year and earn two more minors, one in Weather
and the other in Business while she plays one more year
of soccer. "Sarah's commitment to fitness is going
to push those around her to work harder and train harder
all summer," said Coach Luckett. "I am so thrilled
to have her back for another year and look forward to what
she will bring to the table both on and off the field.
Sarah
now has two goals and one assist as an outside midfielder
and will definitely continue to dominate in games with
her intense work rate, her high energy play and her tactical
awareness. Sarah brings so much to this young team both
and and off the field and will inevitably continue to do
so in the games to come. Lindsey Ellis
Lindsey
is a freshman from Puyallup, Washington who is studying
Aerospace Engineering and one day would like to be a
test pilot for the United States Air Force. Lindsey is
a hard
worker, who possesses the ability to run all day. She
has been hindered with a few early season injuries, but
has
come back strong to show that she deserves a spot on
the field. "I told Lindsey at the beginning of the
year to be aggressive and out work her opponents," said
Coach
Luckett. "And now, she is winning the ball
and making a huge impact for us. She can stay with any
team
because of her fitness and when she wants to play and
works for it, she is unstoppable." Lindsey
was a nominee for NAIA Regional Player of the Week after
she scored two goals in ERAU first win against Mills College,
one of which being the game winner. She is the leading
scorer for the Eagles with three goals and will look to
put her name in the record books with more as the season
comes to an end. "I am excited to have Lindsey here
for the next three years," said Coach Luckett. "She
is very intelligent and loves the game. As she continues
to improve and get healthy, she will definitely be a force
for us in the future." Alice
Usher
Alice, a junior hailing from Thousand Oaks, California is
a double major studying Aeronautical Engineering and Aerospace
Science. She is a defender for the Eagles and has had a huge
impact on the team both on and off the field. Usher began
the season as the stopper in a diamond back defense and stepped
up very strong to help control the middle of the field, especially
by winning goal kicks, punts and 50/50 balls. She has since
moved into the middle of a flat back four and has been the
anchor in that defense both as a strong communicator and
also as a dominant physical force. Although the team continues to give up goals, it is obvious
that drastic improvements have been made, especially in the
defense. "Alice is the type of player any coach would
want on their team," commented Coach Luckett "She
is always asking questions and is looking to improve. She
has become so much better as the season progresses and I
am confident that it will only continue."
Even though she is a double major taking 18 units, Usher
still asks coach Luckett everyday to come out and work with
her individually so that she can become the best player she
can. "Fitness was an issue for Alice in the beginning,
but her concerted effort to improve has made her able to
stay mentally and physically ready to play for ninety minutes," said
Coach Luckett of Alice's work ethic above and beyond the
allotted practice times. Alice will continue to improve and
be a force for this young Eagle team, especially with her
calm presence and her never quit mentality. Melinda
Lundell Melinda
hails from San Francisco, California and is a Sophomore
studying to be a pilot. She is a tremendous worker and
a very positive influence for the team, both on and off
the field. She has been playing outside midfield for the
Eagles this season and has worked incredibly hard to come
back from an early leg injury to be an impact on the field. "Melinda
is a great leader and has done a wonderful job of organizing
and creating a strong, positive environment for the team," commented
Coach Luckett. "With a new team, it is vital to
have solid leaders both on and off the field and Melinda
has
stepped up and is definitely one of those for us this
season." Melinda
always has a smile and a story to share with her teammates
and is ready to support anyone at any time. We are happy
to have her and her enthusiasm this season. Amanda
Ricthie
Amanda
Ritchie, a freshman from Gilbert, Arizona, studying
Aeronautical Engineering. "Ritchie
is an incredible player who has brought enormous talent,
knowledge and tactical awareness to the program," said
Coach Luckett. Amanda has played multiple positions
for the Eagles, but it is here ability to teach her
fellow
players that has set her apart thus far this season.
She
has been a bright spot of the Eagle defense, organizing
and anchoring a young and inexperienced
group of players.
She has also played in the midfield and has shown
her ability
to see the field and also find the open players
creating passes and opportunities for the rest of the
players."Amanda
brings so much to the table and we are very happy to have
her. As she continues to grow as a player and increase
her fitness and work rate, she is going to be unstoppable," commented
Coach Luckett.
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