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The University of Utah Athletics
Ute Soccer Team Signs Nine New Recruits
2/13/2003 12:00 AM | Soccer
Feb. 13, 2003
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SALT LAKE CITY -- After the best finish in program history and its first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance last season, the University of Utah's women's soccer coach Rich Manning has signed what maybe the best recruiting class in school history.
"What a great day this is for Utah women's soccer," says Manning. "We are excited to announce the signing of nine tremendous athletes to National Letters of Intent. These players come from winning youth and high school programs. As a group, they will bring speed, versatility and outstanding character to the team."
The newcomers are comprised of two forwards, one defender, one midfielder, two goalkeepers and three multi-positional players. The group includes one U.S. Youth National Team member and three West Regional Olympic Development Team (ODP) Pool members. The squad also includes eight State Cup Championship members from various club teams.
The Ute soccer team's nine newcomers are: Michelle Deatherage (defender), Tasia Duarte (defender/midfielder), Amanda Feigt (forward), Addie Hawkins (midfielder), Mckenzie Joyner (defender/midfielder/forward), Adele Letro (forward), Ashley Mason (goalkeeper), Melissa Ann Wayman (defender/midfielder) and Kaycie Zimmerman (goalkeeper). Feigt will also compete for the Utah Track and Field team.
"It has been so energizing to find talented players with big dreams who see the University of Utah as a place where those dreams can be realized," Manning says. "Our goal is to become one of the top collegiate soccer programs in the country. Making the NCAA Tournament last season was a positive step in that direction. We have a strong core of returning players. Add this group of freshmen to the mix and we can truly have a competitive environment in which excellence is cultivated and nurtured."
RECRUIT PROFILES
Michelle Deatherage -- Defense
Hometown: Scottsdale, Ariz.
Parents: James David and Denise Deatherage
ODP: West Regional Pool (2002)
Club: Sereno Golden Eagles
Club Coach: Mitch Murray and Kim Byrnes
Club Honors: Ariz. State Cup Champions (2001-02), runner up in the Far West Region (2002)
High School: Horizon
HS Honors: 5A State Champs (2001)
"Michelle is fast, tough and versatile," Manning says. She also is extremely competitive and will make those extra-effort plays that can make the difference in a game. She reads the game well and can play on any row on the field. We see her contributing as a defender, either in the middle or on the wide. Michelle will bring excellent leadership qualities to our group."
Did you know...Michelle's club coach this year, Mitch Murray, was an assistant coach at Santa Clara University when current Ute Head Coach Rich Manning was a senior?
Tasia Duarte -- Defense, Midfielder
Hometown: Placentia, Calif.
Parents: Steve and Kirsten Duarte
ODP: Washington State Team (2000)
Club: Slammers FC
Club Coach: Walid Khoury
Club Honors: Cal-South State Cup Champions (2000)
High School: El Dorado
HS Honors: MVP of Empire League (2001-02) and first team all-CIF (1999 and 2002)
"Tasia is fast, an excellent one-on-one defender, and possesses clean skills," says Manning. "She comes from a very good club team and has gained valuable experience in the best youth league in the country. Tasia also has a knack for playing well in big games. She scored dozens of goals in her high school career. She will play both the midfield and in the back for us."
Did you know...Tasia's aunt, Andra Turner, was a Ute Gymnast from 1980-82 and competed for two National Championship teams?
Amanda Feigt -- Forward
Hometown: Sandy, Utah
Parents: Tom and Cindy Feigt
ODP: West Regional Pool (2001-02)
Club: Sparta United
Club Coach: Dennis Burrows
Club Honors: Utah State Cup Champions (2001-02)
High School: Jordan
HS Honors: all-state first team honors (1999-02)
Track Records: 200 meters - 25.97, 400 meters - 55.95, 800 meters - 2:17 and long jump - 17' 10"
"Amanda is trouble for a defense," says Manning. "She will bring an immediate physical presence to our team. She has tremendous speed and power. She can get behind defenses and create goal-scoring opportunities for herself and her teammates. She is a good shooter and crosser and she has a creative attacking mind."
"We are really excited about Amanda joining our team," adds Ute track and field coach Lisa Archer. "She will make an immediate impact with her talent and spirit! She will provide strength and depth in the 200 meter, 400 meter and both relays."
Did you know...Amanda has her own horse and is an accomplished equestrian rider?
Addie Hawkins -- Midfield
Hometown: Olympia, Wash.
Parents: Mark and Sunny Hawkins
ODP: Washington State Team (1999-2001)
Club: F.C. Royals
Club Coach: Brian Vanblommestein
Club Honors: Washington State Cup Champions (2002)
High School: Capital
HS Honors: first-team all-league (2000-02) and Player of the Year honors (2002)
"Addie is a good athlete with a terrific variety of soccer skills," states Manning. "She is good in the air, a courageous tackler and hits beautiful long passes. She will play in the midfield for us, either as a holding or attacking midfielder."
Did you know...Addie is an avid snowboarder?
Mckenzie Joyner -- Defense, Midfield, Forward
Hometown: Mapleton, Utah
Parents: Wallace and Lesley Joyner
Club: Celtic Storm
Club Coach: Ron Asay and Gabe Smart
Club Honors: Utah State Cup Champions (2000)
High School: Springville
HS Honors: all-state honors (2000-02)
"Mckenzie is a speedster," Manning says. "She has tremendous pace, with and without the ball. She is also a smart player. She has a great feel for the game and picks things up quickly. Mckenzie can play on any row on the field. She is very two-footed and will probably play on the left-side for us."
Did you know...Mckenzie's sister, Jessica, plays soccer at the University of Alabama?
Adele Letro -- Forward
Hometown: Davis, Calif.
Parents: Ed and Irene Letro
ODP: U.S. U-16 National Team (2001-2002) and West Regional Team member (2000-02)
Club: Elk Grove Pride
Club Coach: Danny Cruz
Club Honors: Calif. State Cup Champs (2002)
High School: Davis
"With Adele, we are getting one of the top forward recruits in the country," remarks Manning. "She has played with, and scored goals for the under-16 U.S. National Team. She is an outstanding athlete, possessing strength, speed and agility. She has excellent ball skills. She is a good goal scorer. She also can combine well with others around the penalty area."
Did you know...Adele played on the under-11 Davis Edge for current Ute assistant coach, Gabriel Bolton?
Ashley Mason -- Goalkeeper
Hometown: Sunnyvale, Calif.
Parents: Dan Mason and Francie Trigero
ODP: Cal-North State Team (2000-01)
Club: De Anza Force
Club Coach: Jeff van Gastel
Club Honors: Cal-North State Cup Finalists (2002) and San Diego Surf Cup Champions (2001)
High School: Homestead Mustangs
HS Honors: Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) Goalkeeper of the Year award (2000-2002) and all-CIF Central Coast Section
"Ashley has the size, athletic ability and technical skill to be an outstanding college goalkeeper," says Goalkeeper Coach Gabriel Bolton. "She is absolutely phenomenal with her feet, which is an absolute necessity in our system. I would also not be surprised if she gets a few assists each year, and even scores a goal or two. She also has the type of personality that will make her a valuable member of our team both on and off the field."
Did you know...Ashley was captain of her Homestead High School Volleyball team this season?
Melissa Ann Wayman -- Defense, Midfield
Hometown: West Valley City, Utah
Parents: Blaine and Janice Wayman
ODP: West Regional Pool (2002)
Club: Firebirds
Club Coach: Rick Lien and Mandy Brettingen
Club Honors: Utah State Cup Champions (2002)
High School: Hunter
HS Honors: all-state honors (1999-02)
"Melissa is a smart, tenacious defender," states Manning. "She is tough to beat and a strong tackler. Because of her technical strengths, Melissa could potentially play in the midfield. She has played every position on the field. She has a good touch and excellent field vision. Melissa is an outstanding student with tremendous leadership qualities."
Did you know...Melissa is ranked No. 1 in her class at Hunter High School?
Kaycie Zimmerman -- Goalkeeper
Hometown: Orem, Utah
Parents: Don Zimmerman and Linda Barrick
Club: Celtic Storm
Club Coach: Ron Asay
Club Honors: Utah State Cup Champions (2000)
High School: Mountain View
HS Honors: Utah State Champions (2000-02) and all-state honors (2002)
"Kaycie is a terrific goalkeeper with all the makings of a great college goalkeeper," says Bolton. "She is fundamentally sound, a very strong athlete, and very good with her feet. However Kaycie's two greatest qualities are her leadership, and that fact that she is a winner. No matter what the sport, whether it is soccer, basketball, or softball, Kaycie always wins. Her character and leadership qualities are the driving force behind that success."
Did you know...during her junior year at Mountain View High School, Kaycie won Utah State Championships in soccer, basketball and softball?
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