Knoxville Football Club 03 NAPOLI
Back Row L-R : Duncan Foster, Katelyn Mattus, Addison Smith, Abby Wolfenbarger, Megan DeRusha, Leah Shockley, Sydney Duncan, Zoe Tolzmann, Autumn Daniels, Izzy Wang. Front Row L-R : Kaya Hancock, Katie Henson, Emma Houser, Lauren Clark, Emily Glaspie, Jordan Blair
Team Spotlight COACH DUNCAN FOSTER IS HEAD COACH OF THE 03 KNOXVILLE to each practice, each game, to supporting each other off the field.” Napoli team within Knoxville Football Club. He and his group of girls Coach Foster explained how the team turns that energy into dedication are part of a side that represents high energy, hard work, and fun loving and willingness to work on the field. He talked about how as the team for the sport in the eastern Tennessee region. “We have about fifteen they discuss goals that go beyond winning state, but focus on every players on the roster, which works great for us for practice and games,” tournament and showcase they play. Also, each player has their own set Coach Foster said about his team. “We had some player movement last of goals that they work towards and meet with to discuss periodically year with some new faces joining us this season.” But the turnaround throughout the season. has not stopped them from bonding together as a team. “What makes Knoxville Napoli coaches are just as committed to their players this group so special is their incredible togetherness. Their team as the players are to achieving their goals. Coach Foster brings the dynamic is absolutely brilliant, with each player really bought into psychological side of the game to the girls, helping them manage the themselves, each other, and myself as the coach.” common stresses of the sport while also helping their confidence. One of the focuses that Knoxville Napoli likes to ensure their The goal is not only to make them better athletes, but more confident training sessions do not ignore is the mental element of the game. The in all aspects of their lives. The results speak for themselves, as girls team emphasizes having fun along with development of skills. “There from Knoxville Napoli have had interest at the next level. “We’ve had is such a spectrum of personalities on this team and they are all ready a decent amount of contact about these girls from college coaches,” to work for each other and find the joy in that process,” Coach Foster Coach Foster praised. “It will be incredibly exciting to follow these girls said. “The best thing about this team is the incredible energy they bring into college.” Good luck girls!