Soccer - Woodlawn School Skip to content The World's Most Popular Sport Soccer DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE With over 4 billion fans, soccer is the most popular sport in the world. Woodlawn fielded its first varsity team in 2014 and now competes in the NCISAA 1A division.  The Boys team plays in the Fall and the Girls in the Spring.  Our teams practice and host home games on the NCAA regulation sized natural turf Alumni Field.  Soccer is an excellent sport for youth of all ages as it builds athletic strength, coordination and fosters teamwork. In addition to playing on the varsity team, many of our scholar athletes participate in club leagues and go on to play in the NCAA. The varsity boys team and the co-ed middle school team play in the fall and girls varsity team plays in the spring. Join The Team Join A Team Submit the form below to sign up for one of our athletic teams. The coach will contact you within a few days to confirm. Boys Varsity Fall SEASON Schedule, Roster, Stats 10 events found. Aug 2024 Tue 27 Thu 29 Sep 2024 Thu Tue 10 Thu 12 Tue 17 Thu 19 Mon 23 Oct 2024 Fri Tue Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Export .ics file Export Outlook .ics file Girls Varsity SPRING Season Schedule, Roster, Stats Boys Soccer MEET OUR Coaches KENYI SIMBRON VARSITY SOCCER HEAD COACH Coach Kenyi Simbron Granda has over seven years of soccer coaching experience, including four years as a Varsity Head Coach in Charlotte and work at the academy level. A lifelong soccer player who competed at the collegiate level in Peru, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management and holds personal training certification. Coach Kenyi’s coaching philosophy focuses on the “Three Rs”—being Responsible, Respectful, and Relentless—using sports as a tool to develop well-rounded individuals. Outside coaching, he enjoys Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and spending time with his fiancée, family, and dogs. OLIVER GOSS ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR + ASSISTANT VARSITY SOCCER COACH Coach Goss is a Language Arts and Social Studies teacher who also serves as assistant Athletic Director at Woodlawn. While he has coached multiple sports over five years, his main passion is soccer. He focuses on character building and believes team sports are powerful tools for developing resilience, teamwork, and learning from mistakes. This is Coach Goss’s second year at Woodlawn, where he’s committed to building meaningful relationships with students both in the classroom and on the field. JOE RICCI ASSISTANT VARSITY SOCCER COACH Coach Joe Ricci brings 23 years of soccer coaching experience, including 18 seasons at the high school varsity level and 5 years in college, primarily in the Philadelphia area. He holds USSF and NSCAA coaching certifications and focuses on developing players technically, tactically, physically, and psychologically while emphasizing leadership and responsibility. His background includes a B.S. in Computer Science, an M.S. in Organizational Leadership, and 30 years of experience owning an IT consulting company and holding senior technology leadership roles. He currently lives in Davidson, NC, with his wife Lisa, where they are active community volunteers and serve as Davidson College International Host Family. In addition to leading the Soccer team, Coach Edsall teaches Upper School Social Studies and Humanities. Varsity & Middle School Cameron Edsall What experience do you have playing soccer? – I have played since I was 4 years old. I was a Goalkeeper and played throughout college. In college I practiced with Campbell University’s club team and in high school I was a goalkeeper. In my senior year of high school, we were state finalists and were the first team in our high school’s history to make the state championship in almost 20 years. I also oversaw soccer officiating when I was an intramural sports supervisor at Campbell University. What experience do you have coaching soccer? – In officiating, I am a US Soccer Certified Official. With regards to coaching, I am US Soccer Grassroots Certified for Coaching. I have assisted coaching goalkeepers off and on for a few years but this is my first time as a head coach. What makes soccer special to you? – This was the sport I was raised in. My dad played soccer and my brothers played soccer and it was a connection for me and my family. My dad was my coach for most of my life so whenever I step out onto the pitch I think of him and remember him. I remember how much the sport meant to him when he played and coached and so it brings up a lot of memories and means a lot to me. What would you tell a student to get them interested in soccer? – That you don’t have to have experience with the sport in order to play. We have players of different ages and years of experience on our team but our focus is on growth, camaraderie, and skill development. We want to build a culture at Woodlawn where players can become brothers and become one family. I often show my players a lot of clips from Ted Lasso, which is one of my favorite shows. It may seem silly because it’s a fictional character but a lot of what Ted does and imparts on AFC Richmond, has lessons we can use in real life. I try to tell my players above all else that we are a family first and that that only can happen if we build a good, tight-knit culture. Team & INdividual Awards Boys 2019 NCISAA 1A State Tournament: tied for 5th place 2019 SPAA Champions 2019 NCISAA 1A All-State: Drake Bowen 2019 SPAA All-Conference: Drake Bowen (MVP), RJ Klein, Tanner Atkins 2018 NCISAA 1A State Tournament: tied for 5th place 2018 NCISAA 1A All-State: Drake Bowen 2018 SPAA All-Conference: Drake Bowen, Nick Trovato, Wesley Neal 2017 SPAA All-Conference: Drake Bowen, Nick Trovato, Wesley Neal 2016 SPAA All-Conference: Jake Johnson, Wesley Neal 2015 NCISAA 1A All-State: Drew Hedrick 2015 SPAA All-Conference: Drew Hedrick, Wesley Neal 2014 SPAA All-Conference: Drew Hedrick girls 2019 Tied for 5th in NCISAA 1A tournament 2019 NCISAA All-State: Alsu Johnson 2019 SPAA All-Conference: Alsu Johnson, Morgan Klein 2018 SPAA All-Conference: Alsu Johnson, Kate Fleming 2017 Seeded #15 in NCISAA 1A Tournament 2017 SPAA All-Conference: Lanie Johnson, Brina Tasker 2016 SPAA All-Conference: Lexi Navarro, Taylor Scott 2015 NCISAA 1A State Champions ; SPAA Champions 2015 NCISAA All-State: Clare Robinson, Rachel Coutinho, Rebecca Coutinho 2015 SPAA All-Conference: Clare Robinson (MVP), Rachel Coutinho, Rebecca Coutinho, Lexi Navarro, Carly Bromstead PAST RESULTS Boys varsity Soccer Co-ed Middle School Soccer Cross Country Soccer Volleyball basketball swimming Track & Field GOLF Tennis Flag football Baseball Excellent Facilities exceptional Athletes Woodlawn School Varsity Soccer – 2018 Season Recap November 3, 2018 2018 Season Recap The growth of the Woodlawn boys varsity soccer program has been on a steady trajectory since 2014 when we entered the NCISAA 1A conference. This year our performance culminated with a record of 11-7 and an appearance in the second round of the state tournament Three members earned all-conference honors; Wesley Neal '19, Nick Trovato '19, and Drake Bowen '21. Woodlawn School Varsity Soccer vs. Statesville Christian (3) September 27, 2016 September 27: Woodlawn vs. Statesville Christian Today the 'Blazers started off a three-game week away against the Statesville Christian Lions. The game remained close after the first half due to strong and aggressive play from our defense and keeper Nick Trovato '19. In the second half, the 'Blazers were able to work shots on goal from Wesley Neal '19 and Jesse Jacobson '20. Concerted effort and team play brought the 'Blazers within one or two passes from great scoring opportunities. In the end, the Lions won 5-0. Trovato '19 finished the game with 14 saves and 3 caught crosses. Woodlawn School Varsity Soccer vs. Hickory Christian (2) September 22, 2016 September 22: Woodlawn vs. Hickory Christian Yesterday the 'Blazers traveled to Hickory, NC to face off against conference opponent Hickory Christian. After a tough game earlier this week, the 'Blazers had an uphill battle against the Knights. Several strong passes and movement off the ball allowed the 'Blazers to maintain possession early in the game, but in the end they were outmatched by the Knights. Nick Trovato '19 played a great game in goal, catching five crosses out of the air and recording twenty three saves. The final score was 9-0 in favor of the Knights. ANNOUNCEMENT: INCLEMENT WEATHER Due to inclement weather predicted to impact our community, we will move to virtual classes for all Woodlawn students, Pre-K through 12th grade, tomorrow, January 9. In addition, all athletic practices and events are postponed. 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