Hyde: From Forward to Central Defense

Hannah Hyde - Highland, UT - Lone Peak HS - Utah Avalanche

Two-time second-team All-State selection by both the Salt Lake Tribune and the Deseret News (2011,’12)…named All-Valley Defensive Player of the Year and first-team All-Region in 2012…varsity team captain, led team to the Utah state semifinals in 2012…as a freshman at Eagle High School in Boise, Idaho (2008-10), played for the varsity squad as a freshman…EHS reached the state finals in 2009…plays club soccer for Utah Avalanche, ranked No. 9 in the nation and leading the ECNL’s Mountain West Division…from 2007-11, competed for FC Nova in Boise…Nova won US Youth National Championships and President’s Cup in 2011…Idaho State Cup Champions in 2009 and FC Nova Performance Cup Champions in 2008 and 2009…won the National Indoor Championships in Baltimore, Md…. finalists at the Les Bois Soccer Invitational in 2008 and National Futsal Championships semifinalists in 2007…honor roll student…named to the Academic Team and earned the Leadership Award…also lettered in track and basketball…daughter of Nate and Michelle Hyde…Michelle earned her PhD from Utah in 1997 and Nate played minor league baseball in the Seattle Mariners organization.
 
Manning on Hyde:
“Hannah is an emerging talent at center back. She recently moved from forward to the back line and has shown great promise in that role. She has great athletic qualities. Her size, speed and strength will stand out right away. She also brings a contagious energy to the field each day.  We think that with more experience in the back, she will develop into an excellent defender.” 

Shipp: Athletic Goalie Joins the Utes

Tara Shipp - Cedar City, UT - Cedar HS - Forza South 

Four-year varsity starter for Cedar HS… team reached the Utah 3A state finals in 2011, with quarterfinals appearances in 2010 and 2012… two-time first-team All-State goalkeeper (2010, ’11) and second-team All-State in 2012…All-Region 9 selection by The Spectrum… lead Forza South club to the 2012 UYSA Div. I U18 championship title…six-time gold medalist at the Utah Summer Games (2005-10), silver medalist in 2012 and bronze medalist in 2009 and 2011…National Honor Society member from 2007-13…Student Body Vice President and Sophomore Class President…daughter of Rex and Stacia Shipp…has six siblings, sister Heidi and brothers Chad, Rhett, Kory, Tanner and Brock.

Manning on Shipp:
“Tara is a tremendous athlete. She also was a terrific basketball player in high school. She covers the goal in just a couple of steps, is quick off her line, explosively jumps for high balls and has fantastic kicking and punting ability. Her potential is exciting to think about. We have a great learning environment here, and we think Tara will develop into a good college ‘keeper with the daily training and experience she will get in our program.”

Turang: Southern Cal Connection Continues

Cabria Turang - Corona, CA - Santiago HS - Breakaway/So Cal Blues

 Four-year varsity player at Santiago HS and currently competing in her senior season …two-time all-league award winner (2011, ’12)…named the (HS) 2012 Defensive Player of the Year and the 2011 Impact Player of the Year…led (HS) to three consecutive Big 8 League championships (2010, ’11, ’12)…in 2012, (club team) captured the UYSA Region IV Championships and was a semifinalist at the USYSA National Championships…the team also won the prestigious  Surf Cup Championship and the Cal South State Cup…(club) was also Cal South State Cup finalists in 2011 and was a semifinalist at the 2010 UYSA Region IV Championships…earned honor roll/Principles Honor Roll status every year from 2009-13…received the Academic Achievement Award in 2010 and 2012 and was named a Scholar-Athlete in 2011…daughter of Brian and Carrie Turang…has four sibllngs, Brianna, Carissa, Bailee and Brice…Brianna played soccer and softball at the University of Oklahoma and Carissa currently plays softball at Cal State Fullerton.
 
Check out some great video of Cabria playing with her club team (a couple of seasons ago)!!

Coach Manning on Turang:
“Cabria is skillful, fast and versatile. She has played for several years on one of the best and most skillful club teams in the country. She is a great fit for the Utah style of play. She is at her best dribbling and combining on the wide parts of the field. Whether she is playing as a winger or an outside back, she will create problems for our opponents.”
  

An Invitation from Jacqui Rimando!

Check out this special welcome and invitation from Jacqui Rimando!!!
Jacqui was an all-American at Santa Clara and won two (!) championships in the WUSA with the Bay Area CyberRays (2001) and the Washington Freedom (2003).

Come and join Jacqui and her husband, Nick, on April 5th!  Oh, and we'll be there with our coaches and players!

For information call 801-330-7272 or email us at utahwsoccer@gmail.com

Celebrate with Utah Soccer and Jacqui and Nick Rimando!

We're hosting a party!!
Bring some friends and come and join us on Thursday, April 5.  We will be having dinner with dozens of our friends and family.  We hope you will be there!  Jacqui and Nick Rimando, the "1st Family of Utah Soccer" will be there as our special guests.

Details:  Thursday, April 5
Sheraton Hotel, Salt Lake City
Time:  6:30 PM

For Reservations and Information...
Call 801-330-7272
E-mail:  utahwsoccer@gmail.com

Follow the Utes in Italy!!!

Spring is here and the Utes are heading to.....ITALY!

That's right...It's a once-in-a-lifetime trip.  And we can't wait!
We will be sharing here and on our Facebook page.

Here are some of the great things we have planned:

• We will be attending the Lazio v. Bologna match at the Stadio Olympico in Rome
• We will be playing matches against Serie A and Serie B opponents
• We will be visiting Rome, Florence, Siena, Cinque Terre, Lake Cuomo, Milan...and more!!

Stay Tuned!!!

Fueling Up For Soccer...Top 10

We are lucky enough here at Utah to have our very own Dietician in the Athletics Department. Beth Wolfgram works full time for us as well as all of the other Varsity Sports to help with anything and everything that we need as far as nutrition and diet go. Beth is a great asset to our department! Here is a list of soccer-specific nutrition tips that Beth has put together for our team as well as any other soccer athletes out there. Check it out:

Top 10 Tips for Fueling Up For Soccer

• 1. What you fuel your body with affects your speed, agility, balance, coordination and mental acuity.
• 2. Try to never skip breakfast – it fuels your muscles and brain so you can train hard during the day.
• 3. Carbohydrates are what your body runs on! Your body and brain function best when fueled by foods like fruits, veggies, rice, pasta, breads and cereals.
• 4. Every meal or snack should include some carbohydrates and some protein. For example: glass of milk and a banana, turkey sandwich, pasta with meat sauce, rice with chicken, handful of almonds with a pear
• 5. For every pound of body weight you lose during a game or a practice you should drink 24 ounces of water to rehydrate.
• 6. Quick pre game or pre practice snacks – toast with jam or honey, non fat fruit flavored yogurt, cereal or granola bar, pretzels and a piece of fruit. This snack should be mostly carbohydrates and easy to digest.
• 7. Sports drinks provide much needed fluids and carbohydrates during activity.
• 8. Healthy sources of fat include avocados (and guacamole), peanut butter (and other nut butters), as well as, raw nuts.
• 9. Eat something (a meal or a snack) every 3-4 hours to fuel your body and your brain.
• 10.To recover from a game or practice try to eat as soon as you can after. If you can’t eat a meal within an hour, try a snack and then a meal later.

Stay tuned for more tips periodically...you will be amazed with the results!