Just wanted to give a "shout out" to North-South Soccer Classic Director Katie Smith of Brookland-Cayce, who also served as a Co-Coach of the South Girls team today.
As you can imagine, countless hours are put into staging an all-star event of this magnitude that recognized 72 players and eight coaches at the Friday night banquet, which also coincided with the SCHSSCA Hall of Fame induction of Coach Scott Ruggles and the Dick Walsh Award presentation to Coach Tom Reilly. Throw in the player check-in and lunch on Friday and the FCA Breakfast on Saturday, and it is a whirlwind 48 hours!
This doesn't even take into account the player nominations, selection meetings, photographer coordination, driving to Charleston to meet with hotel management regarding room reservations, meals, etc. Believe me, a lot of work goes into this all-star event and I think most players, coaches, officials, fans, etc., that participate in this type of setting come away feeling very gratified for the experience.
The NSSC has been held every year since 1989 (boys) and 1997 (girls) and this year's event was as well attended as any in recent memory. A true testament to Coach Smith who coordinated so many areas for the intent purpose of recognizing the Palmetto State's top senior soccer players.
Kudos to Katie!
