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Aiden Ellard is named 2015 October Legends Player of the Month
Date Posted: 11/4/2015
Aiden Ellard is the Germantown Legends Competitive Player of the Month for October 2015.
Aiden has played soccer since he was 3 years old. At 3, he played for Germantown United Methodist Church and started recreational soccer with the City of Germantown at 5. By age 8, it was clear that Aiden’s enthusiasm for the game of soccer signaled it was more than a passing fade. He needed to hone his skills and moved up to play for the Legends Competitive team.
Aiden looks up to his coaches and works hard for them. He played under Tyler Matz for 4 seasons and now plays U11 for Craig McLeod and Dan Strini.
Coach McLeod says, “The U11’s have had a mixed start to the 2015 Fall season. When the going is good everyone looks great and wants to be involved, but during the more difficult periods, we feel that Aiden Ellard has stood up and tried to set an example through his work rate, willingness to do the horrible jobs (uncomfortable positions) and motivating his teammates. This is especially poignant as we have asked Aiden to play a role he is unfamiliar with but shown the willingness to learn and be flexible for the sake of his team.”
Aiden is described as a finesse player who typically plays forward and center-mid field. Recently Aiden listed among his aspirations to make a Hat Trick and just a few weeks later he did it!
“Aiden is a hard worker and it shows as he is one of the most advanced technical players on the team. But one of the things I like most about him is his competitive spirit. He is the type of player that just doesn't give up when we get behind. He provides that spark when we need it most”, stated Coach Strini.
Aiden is a well-rounded student at Westminster Academy. Year after year his teachers point to him as a leader who is well-liked by his peers and his literature teacher says his spunky, creative personality makes him a treat to teach. He represents Westminster on the cross country team, and plays basketball for the school. He is not just an athlete. He loves Math and Latin, played competitive chess for 4 years and even can be caught rehearsing lines for a leading role in his 5th grade play, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.
He has a soft spot of our Veterans and personally supports the Wounded Warrior Project. He organizes fundraisers like Lemonade stands and asks for donations to the Wounded Warrior Project in lieu of gifts for his birthday.
DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO SHOULD BE RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS?
We are looking for a Player, Coach or Volunteer to recognize each month. If you have someone you would like to nominate, please send an email to INFO@GermantownLegends.com requesting the nomination form or CLICK HERE to access the appropriate nomination form online.
ABOUT THE GERMANTOWN LEGENDS SOCCER PROGRAM
The Germantown Legends are the official soccer provider to the City of Germantown. The Germantown Legends offer soccer programs for boys and girls, ages 2 thru 19 of all skill levels. For more information, please visit us online at www.GermantownLegendsSoccer.com.