THE CORE GROUP OF COACH DAN PIETRO’S 98 ELITE BOYS group of players that lead the team,” Tomlin says. “They are just very has been together since they were U10, and that hasn’t boded competitive players; that is what has gotten many of them this far well for their competitors. According to NTH-NASA Boys Director of in soccer. The group is very coachable and always willing to try new Coaching Ray Tomlin, they’ve dominated their age group for years, tactics if they believe it will help them win.” The team likes to play even winning the U13 USY Region III Championship in 2012. After possession-based soccer while constantly looking to attack. that, some of the players moved to the Georgia United Development The 98 Elite brought back a championship from the Disney Boys Academy program. All the players have come back together for their Soccer Showcase in December. “Winning a Disney Championship final year at NTH-NASA, he says. was a great way for the boys to end their fall season. As this group is You might think a team that has been together as long as this one finishing their youth careers, winning Disney is a great reward for years might be tired of each other by now, but that’s apparently not even of hard work,” Tomlin said. Are there any specific goals left? “To win a close to the case. “They work very well together and have a small State Championship in June!”