Elizabethtown Football Club: 2014 Girls

Exciting matches, incredible goals, and unforgettable moments with our girls ⚽️🎉

12/05/2023

It's Meet Me Monday, a regular series of Monday posts to introduce you to the board and staff of our organization.

As a soccer coach for very young children, the individual holds a special role in introducing kids to the world of soccer and physical activity. Coaching at this age requires a unique approach, combining fun and playfulness with the basics of the game. Today Meet Me...Madison Parker.

💭 Who are you?
2016 Freshman of the Year. All Region 1st team, All Area 2nd team, KHSAA Academic All State, lead district is assists and goals
2017- only played 1/2 season, KHSAA Academic All State, All Region 2nd team, All area 2nd team, KY ODP International- Holland, KY ODP. State Team, KY ODP Inter-Regional Tournament.
2018- Varsity Captain. All-Tournament Team, KHSAA Academic All State, All Region 1st team, All area 2nd team. Midfielder of the year
2019- Defender of the Year, Midfielder of the Year, 5th Region 1st Team, and KHSAA Academic All-State. Triple threat athlete award for soccer, track, and swim
2020-2022 Kentucky Wesleyan College center back

📝 What do you want to achieve?
I want to help young athletes to be motivated and pushed to a new level while also learning who they are.

12/05/2023

It's Meet Me Monday, a regular series of Monday posts to introduce you to the board and staff of our organization.

An Assistant Director of Coaching in soccer plays a pivotal role in player development and team success. They assist in refining players' skills, contribute tactical expertise, mentor coaches, identify emerging talent, foster a sense of community, and continually seek innovative coaching methods. In today's Meet Me, meet...Mark Dowell.

💭 Who are you?
I played football locally at North Hardin and then in college for University of Louisville and Western Kentucky. I played club soccer up until high school because my Mom wouldn’t let me play football. Once my daughters showed an interest in soccer, I became fully dedicated to the sport and learning as much as I can. I have my 7v7, 9v9 & 11v11 Grassroots certificate, D License and currently getting my C license with US Soccer.

📝 What do you want to achieve?
I want to be a mentor and role model for kids. I believe sports saved my life when I was young and prepared me for so many different situations as an adult. And I feel like it’s my time to give back to the kids in our community.

12/05/2023

It's Meet Me Monday, a regular series of Monday posts to introduce you to the board and staff of our organization.

A youth head coach is more than just a trainer. They are a mentor, a motivator, and a role model for young athletes. They teach them not only the skills and tactics of the game, but also the values and attitudes of sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect. In today's Meet Me, meet...Chad Johnson.

💭 Who are you?
I’ve played and loved the game of soccer since I was a child. Still somewhat new to coaching with about 4 years under my belt, 2 of them being at the compet level.

📝 What do you want to achieve?
First and foremost, I want to foster a love for the game. Statistics say that 70% of children quit playing sports by age 13, and I strive to be a part of the solution to lower that number. I have had the privilege of playing for many great coaches who pushed me, mentored me and had a positive impact in my life by being a great role model, and now it’s my time to pay it forward. Coaching at the youth level, you see many kids set goals for themselves. If I play a role in helping them achieve those goals, whatever they may be, then I feel I have taken advantage of my opportunity to coach these kids. This sport has provided me with many great opportunities, on and off the field, and now I’m excited to see that come to fruition for the next generation.