The winner of the Academy Sports + Outdoors Player Spotlight for June is Lindsey LaRoche! She was nomited by her mother Mary Jo Thompson and wins a $50 Academy Sports + Outdoors giftcard and an Orlando City SC Prize Pack! Do you have a youth soccer player you would like to nominate? Fill out the form, here.
"My daughter Lindsey has been an athlete as long as I can remember. Soccer has become her number #1 sport and she drags US to practices not the other way around. She has always been seen as a leader by her teammates, coaches, parents, and even referees! Lindsey plays goalkeeper which is a tough position, both mentally and physically. Lindsey has aspired to this position through her hard work and tenacity. Team sports are a wonderful way for great kids like Lindsey to become great adults." - Mary Jo Thompson
- Name: Lindsey LaRoche
- Team: U14 Purple and U14 ECNL
- Position: Goalkeeper
- When did you start playing soccer and why? Started playing at 8 years of age. Started goalkeeping at age 11
- What does being a leader mean to you? Being a leader means having the ability to influence my team in a positive way. This drives me to perform better as a goalie.
- Name a teammate or coach that inspires you and why? Chris Barocas- He has confidence in me and always pushes me to do my best.
- Who is your favorite professional player? I have 2 favorite players. Hope Solo and Kelley O'Hara
- What are some of your goals for the next next year on and off the pitch? Play as many games with ECNL as possible
and continue to improve as a keeper. My goals off the pitch are to continue making good grades and learn to play guitar
- Describe your favorite soccer moment in your career. My favorite soccer moment was making it to the Final 4 in Region Cup last year.
