Friday, December 9, 2016

Thursday, October 20, 2016

BRYC U19/U20 Advances to Virginia State Cup Finals

SanGiovanni's club team advanced to the finals of the VA State Cup.  They are ranked #2 in Virginia, #18 in Region 1, and #35 Nationally.

Full Virginia State Cup Record
http://www.vysa.com/schedules/Fall/84493497-br.html
18 goals scored, 4 goals conceded.

Team Ranking
https://home.gotsoccer.com/rankings/team.aspx?TeamID=228981




Dan SanGiovanni Selected for National Honor Society at George Mason High School -- October 2016

SanGiovanni was selected for the National Honor Society at George Mason High School.  He earned all A's in the first quarter of the 2016-2017 school year.
He is in the IB Diploma Program at George Mason High School.  GMHS is recognized by Apple as a distinguished program for innovation, leadership, and educational excellence.  The school is ranked in the top 5 of all in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report.

Monday, October 10, 2016

George Mason High School NSCAA 2015-2016 High School Team Academic Award Winners

George Mason Boys Soccer Team was one of a total of 138 boys teams from throughout the United States to earn the NSCAA Team Academic Award for exemplary performance in the classroom as a team during the 2015-16 academic year. 

To qualify for the award, the team must have a minimum grade point average of 3.25 for the entire academic year.  The nationally ranked Mason team had a combined GPA of 3.45.  


Dan SanGiovanni contributed 3.6 GPA with courses in honors Algebra II & Trig., honors Chemistry, and AP US Government and Politics. 


http://www.nscaa.com/web/web/News/Articles/September_2016/NSCAA_Announces_15-16_High_School_Team_Academic_Award_Winners.aspx 

Thursday, September 29, 2016

Selection to 2016 Virginia Olympic Development Program

2016 ODP Pool 2000 Boys

www.vysa.com/.../odp/DistrictODP/North%20Boys...
Virginia Youth Soccer Association
Sep 16, 2016 - 2000 Boys ... Daniel SanGiovanni. Braddock Road Youth Club.

Monday, June 27, 2016

Interception against Penn Fusion on a breakaway. Controlled half-volley for fast offensive transition.

Interception of long pass and accurate one-time volley pass far forward to teammate. 





 SanGiovanni (BRYC 99 Elite Blue #5) interception and transition pass v. Penn Fusion



THE VIDEO


http://ytcropper.com/cropped/uc5771ccfdd5698


Photo of similar play -- stepping in to intercept. Difficult volley out.  Composure, stability, timing.




Transition play against Arlington Eagles


Dan SanGiovanni is #5 (BRYC 1999 Elite, Blue).  Opponent is Arlington Eagles.  

 The sequence starts with a poke tackle.   After taking a rebound there are two composed touches out of the back for a fast transition. Dan's head is up and searching for best pass on (2), (3), and (4) in the photo.


THE VIDEO

Washington Post Article on Virginia State Championship With Some Commentary on SanGiovanni




WASHINGTON POST ARTICLE

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/highschools/george-mason-boys-soccer-rolls-to-fourth-consecutive-state-title/2016/06/11/7433e97c-2f7b-11e6-9de3-6e6e7a14000c_story.html



VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

http://www.vhsl.org/doc/upload/vhsl-2015-16-champions8.pdf

Highlights from the Virginia State Championship

Goal by Dan SanGiovanni (#6) @ VA High School Championship.

 SanGiovanni 1st goal VA State Championship 2016

Goal line save by Dan SanGiovanni (#6) @ VA High School Championship.

 SanGiovanni Goal Line Save VA State Championship


Defensive footwork by Dan SanGiovanni (#6) @ VA High School Championship.

 SanGiovanni Defensive Footwork VA State Final