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I was not at the LA/ND game, I went to see another player,a defender,in a small town in Georgia. I too had to take that road out of Livingston to Georgia, a few days ago.I always enjoy the TN Scenery and the mountains.

Thank you for the compliment, but I am not related to Kat or her family.When talent is found,you track, you talk, you invest time,you coach, its your job. Most of you are from large schools, area, more $$, travel teams etc. YOU, as in the bigger schools, ARE EXPECTED to perform better, simply put you have access to more players, more money, more club teams, etc... When a rural school comes in and do not have the advantages BUT are still willing to keep trying,--Thats says it all.Most do not know anything about Kat Nigro, yet everyone is rushed to judge her, and some even hate her. She does not come from money, does not go to a private school, not a big area, when High School season is over, she travels 100+ miles ONE WAY, 3x a week, to get to her club practices, and has been doing that for 4+ years. I found out a lot about this young lady, that's my job, as I do for the others in other states.There has been numerous articles written about her, numerous awards.She has EARNED her success. I know she will be supported by many when she continues her soccer career. When speaking to the TSSA, they are the first to tell me that Kat Nigro opened the door for many at TN ODP.My intention is not disrespect for any other player or team, my intention is simple. You, the TN teams, are playing with a girl that one day you will say "I watched her play" or "I played with her" or "she's from TN" with pride. I joined CoachT to find out about players, many times the posts are about players parents, it defeating the purpose. I dont post much here in TN, but Again, thank you for the compliment.

I saw her play in California, at the US National ID Camp, when she was just 14 years old. I knew right then that this is one player I was going to keep my radar on. I have seen her for 4 years at different events, Cali, Florida, Canada, even had the pleasure of being at the Sweden/Denmark event when she was there. I have spoken to her parents, other coaches, Her National coaches, regional coaches, and then when I heard my friend Anson had is radar on her, well then I just became a "fan" rather than a recruiter. I still have my radar on other Nigro players.

In MY opinion, I would not recruit any player from the SM team, I am looking for Talent, sportsmanship, integrity and above all RESPECT, respect for her teammates, her coach and the school. Their behavior was unacceptable. You cant bully your way through games, you have to really have the talent to win championships. Which when it came right down to just talent (PK'S) THE TALENTED TEAM REALLY WON. CCS GREAT JOB !

CONGRATULATIONS Ladies, well deserved! I have been busy post season, but wanted to let the ladies know that they are appreciated! I finally have a chance to share the 2010 & 2011 list of TN ladies that have verbally committed. 2011 Nigro, Kathryn D Livingston, TN- NORTH CAROLINA -WOW! (I heard Anson gave her a great christmas present, beating out many other top colleges)-Great soccer, Great Academics Eckel, Julie GK Memphis, TN- UT-CONGRATULATIONS-Great Soccer Great School 2010 Kink, Emily D Franklin, TN- AUSTIN PEAY- CONGRATULATIONS -Great Soccer Great School Mangrum, Taylor GK Franklin, TN -UT CHATTANOOGA -CONGRATULATIONS-Great Soccer Great School McGowen, Hannah M Nashville, TN- UT-MARTIN - CONGRATULATIONS-Great Soccer Great School Sanvee, Abi F Collierville, TN- UT-MARTIN -CONGRATULATIONS-Great Soccer Great School Brandon, Morgan D Knoxville, TN-CARSON-NEWMAN -CONGRATULATIONS Great Soccer Great School Cody, Caitlin GK Knoxville, TN- CHARLESTON SOUTHERN -CONGRATULATIONS-(how could the state of TN let her get away?) - Great Soccer Great School Hoffman, Brittany F Knoxville, TN- SAMFORD-Great Soccer Great School- Jones, Emily F Cleveland, TN- BELMONT - Great Soccer Great School Meske, Devon D Knoxville, TN- AMERICAN - (OUR LOSS, great school) -Great Soccer Great School Shipman, Savannah GK Brentwood, TN -SAMFORD - Great Soccer Great School Vaughn, Molly F Nashville, TN- EAST TENNESSEE STATE- Great Soccer Great School I know I dont have all, CONGRATULATIONS, We wish you the best!Looking forward to watching you in your college games. and some in your WPS games and Beyond.

Great Game ! Congratulations DB, WELL PLAYED!!

great job TO ALL THE TEAMS---Remember, its not over until that last whistle blows! GOOD LUCK

i don't know if the person who previously posted this was a yeah or nea but kat is a perfect example of a crazy good high level player that even with her talent has 100 goals currently over 3 years or 33 avg per year. that sounds reasonable and i know against some weak teams she could score 10 in a game if allowed. congrats kat and keep it going... If your talking about the National Team player from LA, then I can tell you first hand, the games that I watched, she could have scored easy 10 goals a game, but she continued to pass the ball to her teammates. This is one player we will be watching on TV for years to come. GREAT SPORTMANSHIP, GREAT PLAYER !

Always look forward to watching East v West. This will be good games, respectful audience and quality refs. Good Luck Ladies

GREAT JOB LADIES! Stand proud your all awesome

thanks for the info, good soccer to watch

Anyone have a schedule for this tournament?

You are correct, that is part of why High School Soccer can never compare to club soccer, that is were your talent is truely proven, on evenly matched games. Its easy to beat down opponents that are obviously lacking in talent. That doesnt make you a better player, or a better team. The true test is when you get to the really hard games. THATS what makes you the better player, the better team. To run up the score is self serving and pointless...does anybody really take you serious after that?

I noticed his wife was encouraging the other teams also. Because of the NCAA Rules, I did not approach her at this tournament. But I had found out that they have another daughter that plays for Brentwood Soccer Club, and is as good as #9 and #14, so that tells me something about both parents. I would love to have all 3 girls on my team. With the hard work and talent that I saw this weekend by these 2 girls having a 3rd with all that talent also, is not a coincidence. There should be more parents like them around. To set the record straight, I DID hear one of the Powell Parents say "Take her out", during that game. Some college coaches walk away from players because of parents.