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