2007 Recruiting Class
Sarah Hoffman
Hometown:
Mesa, Arizona
Previous School:
Mountain View
Position:
Midfield
Individual Honors:
Four-year Letterwinner
Honorable Mention All-State
1st-Team All-Region (Sr.)
2nd-Team All-Region (Jr.)
Team Captain (2-time)
Team Assist Leader
Reason For Choosing Concordia:
The soccer and DCE programs
Coach Giesbrecht's Comments:
“Sarah is an outstanding addition to our program," said Giesbrecht. "She is an athletic player who can play midfield or in the back. Sarah’s desire for excellence and authentic character make her a great fit for our program. Sarah is a product of one of the top club teams and one of the top high school programs in Arizona. Sarah has the potential to be an incredible leader in our program and will likely impact on the field immediately.”
Molly Hein
Hometown:
Lincoln, Nebraska
Previous School:
Lincoln Lutheran
Position:
Midfield - Forward
Individual Honors:
All-State Honorable Mention (Fr.)
Team Captain
Four-year Letterwinner
Two-sport state qualifier (Soccer/Cross Country)
National Honor Society (President)
Honor Roll
Reason For Choosing Concordia:
The soccer program, close to home, size of campus
Coach Giesbrecht's Comments:
"Molly is a great addition to our program. She possesses the character, academic excellence and athletic ability that we are looking for," said Giesbrecht. "She is a quick, aggressive player that will challenge for a starting spot immediately. Molly is a versatile player who has the potential to be an outstanding collegiate soccer player. I believe she will cause many problems for our opponents."
Becky Suhr
Hometown:
Lincoln, Nebraska
Previous School:
Lincoln Northeast
Position:
Defender
Individual Honors:
Two-year Letterwinner
Scholar-Athlete Award
Honor Roll
Reason For Choosing Concordia:
The atmosphere and students
Coach Giesbrecht's Comments:
“Becky is a solid defender who will be a great help to our program. She is an experienced player who could make a very positive impact in her first year," Giesbrecht said. "She is an athletic defender who likes to get forward and involved in the attack. I am thrilled that Becky has chosen to be a part of the future success of the women’s soccer program at Concordia University."
Hannah Denk
Hometown:
Independence, Missouri
Previous School:
Lutheran High of Kansas City
Position:
Forward
Individual Honors:
1st-Team All-District (So., Jr.)
2nd-Team All-District (Fr.)
Kansas City All-Metro (Jr.)
Team MVP
Team Offensive Player of the Year
Four-year Letterwinner
National Honor Society
Honor Roll
Reason For Choosing Concordia:
The soccer program, Coach Giesbrecht, the players and the atmosphere
Coach Giesbrecht's Comments:
"Hannah is a natural finisher who put up some incredible numbers in high school," said Giesbrecht. "She is an athletic forward loaded with potential. Hannah is also an outstanding student and she will excel in the classroom as well as on the field. Hannah is a great addition to our program and she will be challenging for playing time immediately.”
Chelsey Igo
Hometown:
Lincoln, Neb.
Previous School:
Lincoln North Star
Position:
Defender
Individual Honors:
Academic All-Conference
Academic All-State
Four-year Letterwinner
National Honor Society
Honor Roll
Reason For Choosing Concordia:
The soccer program and the great environment
Coach Giesbrecht's Comments:
"We are thrilled to be adding Chelsey to our team. She is a determined athlete with an incredible work rate," said Giesbrecht. "Her academic success is an example of the commitment and discipline this talented student-athlete possesses. Chelsey is a tough defender with a great balance of aggression and composure, she is strong in the air and very comfortable on the ball. Chelsey has the potential to become an outstanding defender in our program."
Molly Millard
Hometown:
Lincoln, Nebraska
Previous School:
Lincoln Lutheran
Position:
Midfield
Individual Honors:
Four-year Letterwinner
Honorable Mention All-State
Second On Team In Assists
Three-Sport Athlete
National Honor Society
Honor Roll
Acadmemic All-Conference
Reason For Choosing Concordia:
Close to home and just a "good fit"
Coach Giesbrecht's Comments:
“Molly is another fantastic addition to the program," said Giesbrecht. "She is an athletic midfielder who has the potential to develop into an excellent collegiate soccer player. Her determination, ability to serve dangerous crosses and finishing will allow Molly to challenge for playing time immediately. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to coach such a wonderful young woman of exceptional character.”