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The Grande Sports Academy is pleased to announce that four new student-athletes have joined the Academy at the start of this semester. To help welcome them into the program and introduce them to you, we provided a player profile and a quick Q&A for two of the four players. Check back on Friday for the next two.
Name – Te Atawhai Huson-Wihongi
Hometown – Auckland, New Zealand
Age – 17
Position – RB/CB
Te joins the Academy after recently going on trail for Aberdeen of the Scottish Premier League, and Burnely F.C. of the Football League Championship (England’s second division). Before going on trial in Europe, Te was a member of the Asia Pacific Football Academy (APFA) which is a full time residential soccer program from 2010-2012.
Q- Why did you join Grande Sports Academy?
A – Good place to learn and a good environment. I liked it when I got here. It felt right, when you get that feeling of when you know you should be somewhere.
Q – What plans do you have for your future?
A – I want to be a pro player and while I’m here find the right subjects for college.
Hobbies – Relaxing with friends and playing FIFA
Favorite Team – Manchester United
Favorite Team To Play As In FIFA 13 – Paris Saint-Germain
Name – Josh Coan
Hometown – Fishers, Indiana
Age – 14
Position – MID
Josh joins the Academy after playing for the Indiana Fire Academy. Before that he played for the highly decorated club Carmel United that has won over 100 State Championships and 3 National Championships in its history. Josh added to the clubs history by winning state in 2010 with his U11 team, and again in 2012 with his U14 team.
Q- Why did you join Grande Sports Academy?
A – Good opportunity and to improve myself as a person and a player.
Q – What made you interested in joining the Academy?
A – Training here is really good and the kids here are really nice. I feel like I just fit in. I want to achieve the ultimate goal on being a pro soccer player.
Q – What plans do you have for your future?
A – Hope to go to college and play soccer professionally.
Hobbies – Video Games, playing golf and drawing in my free time
Favorite Team – Real Madrid
Favorite Team To Play As In FIFA 13 – Real Madrid