 This article was written by PrepSoccer staff writer, Matt Smith. Matt Smith is a special news and communications correspondent with SF Elite Academy and will providing viewers with an inside look into SF Elite and what makes our club so special.
Carson Shinn has something that not a lot of players have, and this gives her an advantage. That thing is a golden left foot. A left-footed player is an advantage almost like no other on the pitch, as this allows a player to be effective as a No. 5 or a No. 11. Shinn, who plays for coach Ali Hall's 2011 Blue Girls team, plays both spots, with her preference being on the wing where she feels energized and excited when she plays out wide.  This article was written by PrepSoccer staff writer, Matt Smith. Matt Smith is a special news and communications correspondent with SF Elite Academy and will providing viewers with an inside look into SF Elite and what makes our club so special.
Nairobi Smith has a great legacy. Her grandfather is Tommie Smith, the man who stood in unison with John Carlos in Mexico City during the 1968 Olympics. When Smith received his gold medal in the 200M race, he raised his fist in the air during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner in a salute for human rights. "His legacy is a proud part of our family history in a social justice context," Tommie's son and Nairobi's dad, Kevin Smith said. "(It is) an inspiration towards what is possible with hard work and dedication in an athletic context." Social activism has continued to be a part of the Smith family, as Tommie continues to be an activist.  This article was written by PrepSoccer staff writer, Matt Smith. Matt Smith is a special news and communications correspondent with SF Elite Academy and will providing viewers with an inside look into SF Elite and what makes our club so special.
To say that Jim Millinder has had an excellent soccer career would be an understatement. To say he's been an excellent coach would be ever moreso. And to say that San Francisco Elite is lucky to have him on staff does not even do it justice. Millinder has left his mark everywhere he's been and has a list of accolades a mile long. As a player, he was an All-American at El Camino Community College. He was inducted into the North Torrance High School Hall of Fame in 1992. He was drafted into the National American Soccer League by the New York Cosmos in 1978. If you don't know anything about that team, a quick Google search is recommended.  This article was written by PrepSoccer staff writer, Matt Smith. Matt Smith is a special news and communications correspondent with SF Elite Academy and will providing viewers with an inside look into SF Elite and what makes our club so special.
They might be twins and play on the same 2007 Boys Orange team for San Francisco Elite, but they are not the same person or player. They both support Barcelona, with Francisco's favorite player Xavi and Aaron's favorite, Lionel Messi. Still, they don't like being compared to one another, as you would expect and understand. Aaron Garcia is a holding midfielder who also plays central defense. At the same time, his twin brother Francisco Garcia is a central midfielder or attacking midfielder. Aaron attends Wallenberg High School, while Francisco attends Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep. Francisco, the more competitive of the two, likes to at least measure where his development is at compared to Aaron.  This article was originally published by PrepSoccer staff writer, Matt Smith, on the PrepSoccer website. Matt Smith is a special news and communications correspondent with SF Elite Academy and will providing viewers with an inside look into SF Elite and what makes our club so special.
Last, but certainly not least, in our four-part San Francisco Elite Series, are the keepers. Often times the heartbeat of a team, the vocal leaders and the players who have to step up in the biggest moments, these four keepers are the Elite keepers to keep an eye on this upcoming season. Aidan Dugan | Sacred Hearth Cathedral Prep Dugan is one of the senior members of the club, playing for the 04/05 NPL team at SF Elite and plays at Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep in San Francisco for high school. He’s a big keeper, with good strength and the courage to come out for balls or to sacrifice his body by winning a ball in the air. He takes command between the posts and makes quick decisions. He reacts quickly and he can distribute out of the back. |
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