COACH & TRAINER QUOTES

"Sav is a defender you notice right away. She reads the game faster than most players her age and has a natural ability to step in and break up attacks before they become threats. Her timing in challenges is sharp. She consistently wins defensive 1v1 situations, manages space well, and keeps her backline organized and difficult to play through.

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In Girls Academy league play, she stands out for executing the fundamentals at a high level. She blocks shots, makes clean recovery tackles, and handles pressure moments with composure and discipline. She has a strong sense of spacial awareness and positioning as a center back and understands how to defend both space and the player.

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On the ball, Sav is calm and reliable. She plays out of pressure, connects passes through lines, and makes sound decisions in build-up. Her distribution is a major strength.

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Sav is a true competitor. She's gaining strength, speed, and overall athletic capacity, and continues to grow each season. She's trending upward and projects as a defender with long-term potential at the next level."

"Savannah is committed to continuous learning and personal development as a soccer player.  As a professional soccer player myself, I am well aware of the sacrifices that youth players must make to achieve their full potential.  Savannah embodies these qualities and actions.  She is dedicated to working with me during her personal time outside of club practices to help her gain a competitive advantage and distinguish herself from her peers, enabling her to improve her skills and achieve her goals."

"Savannah is a very tenacious and strong player! Sav has a very high soccer IQ and can make smart, quick decisions on the fly. She’s incredibly hardworking and always gives 110% effort in everything she does! She’s a great kid on and off the field! As a center back, Savannah is a rock in the back line her strength, composure, and ability to read the game makes her a strong competitor for opposing forwards. She’s calm and confident when she has the ball, never panicking under pressure and always finding the right pass. She’s the kind of player every team needs; solid, dependable, and always ready to step up when it matters most."

"Sav excels as a center back by providing leadership that organizes the defensive line and keeps the team composed during high pressure situations. Her shot-stopping ability, whether through last-ditch blocks, brave challenges, or strong positioning, consistently prevents teams from creating chances on goal. Combined with intelligence, strength, and clean distribution, these qualities have made Sav an integral piece of our backline."

"Savannah is a very hard working team player, the team will always come before her personal glory and goals, a fierce competitor no matter who the opponent and certainly not afraid of a bigger challenge, Savannah relishes challenges and always gives 100 percent!"