Address: GAWSA 2323 Perimeter Park Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30341
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| Michelle started playing soccer at 3 years old. She has been a member of GAWSA for over 10 years as a teammate, captain, vice president ('17-'20), and currently serving a president. Michelle has been a member of two GAWSA National Championship teams, and has never met a stranger!
Dacia has been playing soccer for over 30 years now, starting her pursuits in high school making the state final game her junior year. At UNC-Chapel Hill, she played on the Club Team.She has continued to play as an adult joining GAWSA in 2004.
Velvet started playing soccer at 8y old at SMYSA on all boys teams until the age of 13y. Then, transitioned to play on girls teams to play goal keeper and midfield. She played for Redan High School, then went on to play at GA Perimeter. After injuries in college, she sat out for several years and decided to come out of retirement to play indoor at Creekside, then GAWSA a few years ago.
Mark became involved in soccer in 1985. During that time, he has served in various administrative and coaching positions. Most notably, he began the Lady Hot Shots and became a member of GAWSA in 1989. This is his longest tenure within the soccer community. Mark is an old school guy. He believes that “Playing hard to win is more important that winning itself”. He embraces the “Spirit of the Game” and strives every season, every game, that the joy of competing, the appreciation of opponent’s skills and social interaction, are components of a successful sports experience. 1985-1988 – Youth recreation coach – Clayton Co. Soccer Association 1988-1996 – USSF Certified Referee 1989-2020 – USSF “E” Coaching License 1989-1995 – Select Boys Coach – CCSA / Lightning Soccer Club 1989-1996 – Board of Directors – CCSA Treasures/VP/President 1989-2021 – GAWSA Women’s Coach/Manager – Hot Shots 1991-1994 – Board of Directors – Lightning Soccer Club 1995-1997 – GYSA State D&P Committee Member 2000-2005 – Select Girls Coach – Henry County Soccer Association 2002-present – USSF “D” Coaching License 2007-2010 – Georgia Women’s Soccer Classic Tournament Director 2015-present – Father Christmas Cup Committee Member / Women’s Division Coordinator 2017-present – GAWSA Scheduler 2028-present – St Nick Charity Event Committee Member / Scheduler
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