Fénix 89 Red: News: Fénix Player of the Week - Ashley Engel
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Fénix Player of the Week - December 24, 2007
Name: Ashley Engel
Position: Goalkeeper
Years in club: 7
What teams have you played for during your club career?
H.S.A Eagles 89 1999-2001
Pegasus 89 Blue 2001-2003
Emerald City Fusion 89 Green 2003-2005
Fenix 89 Red 2005-present
What brought you to Fènix?
I heard that there was a chance I could make Fènix if I had just tried out and once I met the coaches and the girls I knew this was the team for me.
What are your college aspirations?
To play goalie for St. Martin's College and attend medical school to study sports medicine.
What has been your most memorable soccer moment?
Thanksgiving Surf Cup because our team played so well that after every game we surprised ourselves with how well we were connecting as a team and how much we had improved. Everyone was having fun and was hungry to play our best. I thought it was one of our team’s peak points of play.
What part of your game is the strongest, and what part are you currently working on to improve?
The strongest parts of my game are my distribution and directing my team as well as catching and diving. I am now currently working on my 1v1 situational tactics.
What has your youth soccer experience meant to you?
It’s meant everything. It’s my life besides eating and sleeping and its something I enjoy doing. I’ve learned different aspects of life that I wouldn’t learn if I didn’t play this sport. I always have fun and it’s helped me make a ton of friends that I can get along with. I also believe its helped me build character.
What are your favorite activities outside of playing soccer?
I play fast pitch, and I love the outdoors such as swimming, camping, snowboarding, and water sports. I like to play basketball, tennis, and golf on my off time. I also love to listen to music.
What advice would you like to give to younger players?
Never have your doubts about what soccer will bring you because its great with making lifetime friends and you always have fun. You get to experience playing a lot of great teams and explore new places while traveling and being with your teammates. Never give up because you’ll always wish you would have kept going.
