ACHIEVING AND LEADING / SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS
The Next Chapter in Boys’ Soccer at Northwood School BY JON MOODEY
In the fall of 2018, Northwood School established a new signature athletic program when it partnered with Black Rock FC to create the Black Rock FC Residential Academy | Northwood School. Though there has always been a proud soccer tradition at Northwood School during the fall season, there has never been a continuous soccer experience for students to pursue like the hockey and ski programs. This new program was designed to attract a diverse and talented group of student-athletes from around the globe and to establish another nationally recognized sports program built on strong character, community engagement, and academic excellence. Now three years into this exciting new venture, the soccer program has established itself as one of the premier options for domestic and international student-athletes looking for high level academics and a yearlong soccer experience. Since its inception, students from over 30 countries and 10 U.S. states have come to Lake Placid to be a part of this unique program. Despite coming from many different backgrounds, the members of this program are united in their passion for the game of soccer, their commitment to academic excellence, and their dedication to the school community. On the field, the team has performed well against the very best prep schools during the fall season and against some of the nation’s top club programs during winter and
spring. Highlights include an undefeated prep record and #2 national ranking from Top Drawer Soccer; a championship at the Players Invitational in Las Vegas; a semifinal appearance at the Dallas Cup, the most prestigious national soccer tournament; a thrilling victory over the U19s from New York City FC, one of the top MLS academy programs; and having 5 players representing Northwood School in the High School AllAmerican Game. The future is exciting too, as the program has been invited to join the USL Academy League, a top national league. Around campus, members of the soccer team engage in the full life of the school, taking part in programs such as Blue Key Society, Multicultural Student Club, Headmaster’s Council, International Student Organization, and other school clubs. These student-athletes have contributed meaningfully to the life of the school, and they have benefited so much from their time at Northwood. Many have been fortunate to matriculate to top colleges and universities like Boston University, Colgate, Cornell, Dartmouth, Hobart, Michigan, Northwestern, St. Lawrence, Trinity, and other fine schools. Though this new soccer program is still settling into life in the North Country, there is a lot of positive momentum overall and the future looks bright.
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