Epic Smash and Grab Gives Soccer Academie INTER98 Championship!!

Soccer Academie INTER98 U-10 is (left to right): Ben Stoddard, Luke Johnson, Thomas Sims, Jaden Joodi, Trey Toups, Cody Hill (2 Goals), Frances Bailey, Tristen Toups, Liam Bryan, Zak Mignot (4 Goals), and Kevin Stoddard (1 Goal). Managers: Ty Sims, Christian Franek (in absentia). Goalie & Field Trainer: Marcos Abreu.


In a historical example of commitment, preparation, determination, and perseverance, Soccer Academie INTER98 overcame an early deficit, down 0-1 to Bay United's best in their first match of the Endless Summer Tournament, to storm back to a 3-1 victory, only to be followed by a 4-0 victory to stake its claim to the title ALL of Walton County can be proud of,

THE BEST ACADEMY PROGRAM IN THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE!!

Way to go Soccer Academie INTER98 Famiglia!!

This truly was a Family effort and achievement to go into a different environment with different sized fields and sized goals, against new competition, and then go down a goal, but battle back to not only win, but pretty much dominate against other academy teams that have been together as long, if not longer, than INTER98.

This INTER98 team, which has trained together for only 2 1/2 months total, has set the bar in so many ways, it truly was a historical Championship for the Soccer Academie, for US98 Soccer, for Soccer in Walton County and throughout the Florida Panhandle. What this INTER98 Team has done is show everyone what unquestionable commitment, continued determination, unwavering perseverance, and probably most importantly, a focused development of confidence in one's self, and in the process in each other, can accomplish. The stories already heard about the other coaches' positive comments about this team and how long they thought INTER98 had been together, and its skill level, only further reinforces that INTER98's philosophy will nurture and produce the best talent, contributors, and Players on the Gulf Coast.

INTER98's own commitment to its individual-centric approach of teaching soccer skills and good decision-making, in a team environment, that competes occasionally to promote and encourage application of what each Player has learned in training, has proven to provide overwhelmingly positive results. We thank each family for their investment, in time, focus, faith, and otherwise. We thank the coaching support system, that adapted as called upon whenever needed, but stay committed to the ultimate goals. But most of all, we thank the Players for their continued and unwavering enjoyment of learning, advancing, and reaping the rewards of their quest to be the best that they can be. We have no doubt that what they have learned, and in return will teach many others, about what it takes to be successful in soccer, or in any other pursuits in life, will have a positive impact not only on their lives, but on many other lives in the community.

Now is the time to take a break for recreational soccer, and let these kids express their development and understanding in a more free-style environment. But we know Coach Ty and others, including recently licensed U-10 All-Girls Coach Mark Williams, will be back to pick up where INTER98 left off come this Winter. For now, enjoy the fruits of all the labor!!!

Congratulations All!