I want to thank all of the folks who helped make the inaugural COLUMBIA UNITED FC Clash of the Carolinas a huge success. On the high school side, in SC, special thanks to Dick Smith, Katie Smith, Linda Smith, Kevin & Kyle Heise, David Easley, Troy Bennage, Stephen Jackson, Scott Ruggles (who did the certificates) and William Hosea. At The Battery, Andrew Bell and Amy Plebanek, as well as the entire staff, were tremendous. Thanks to the Hampton Inn, Daniel Island and the Comfort Suites N. Charleston. Also, thanks to Soccer Plus and Tripp Miller for their shirts. Lloyd’s Sports of Mt. Pleasant came through with several last minute tasks for us and Andrew Burr of Select Soccer.
MUSC was terrific in providing trainers. Mark Kadlecik the NC Coordinator and his staff were great. And, of course, thanks to Columbia United FC’s Ron Tryon and Steve Birnie, without whom none of this would have happened.
I also want to thank all the players. You conducted yourselves very well. You all represented your communities and states with class. I am already excited about next year and looking at ways to improve the event.
You all made my job easier! I am sorry if I left anyone out…I assure you it is out of ignorance on my part.
Wayne Quinlan
