The Booker T. Washington men’s soccer program is determined to make it known this year that they will be a force. Under fourth-year head coach Felipe Lawall, the Wildcats are ready for the upcoming season and a run into the postseason. In The Game Magazine dropped in on a recent practice to visit with them.
Jacob Goodspeed
Senior
Center defender
Parents: Dennis and Marvic Goodspeed
Siblings: Two brothers, Robert and Alex Goodspeed
Acheivements: (Athletic) Four-year varsity letterman, 3v3 National Champion; (Academic) Top 10 percent of senior class
Colleges: Interested in UWF and FSU
Goal: Win District
Joseph Stevens
Junior
Defensive Center Midfielder
Parents: Steve and Ginny Stevens
Siblings: Brother, Benjamin Stevens; Sister, Jenna Stevens
Acheivements: (Athletic) GSPL Final Four Champion, Six-year club captain; (Academic) Top 10 percent of junior class
Colleges: Interested in UWF and FSU
Goal: Win District
Felipe Lawall
Head Coach, Fourth Year
As a Player: 2002 NJCAA national leader in goals (34), assists (19), and points (87); 2006 NCAA Division II All-American; Led UWF to 2007 Final Four as a Captain
Career: Drafted by Orlando Sharks (MISL); UWF 2014 Hall of Fame
Coaching Experience: Washington High School (2013-14) (Made District Finals, First Round of Regionals)
Team on the Rise
written & photography by: Arnold Gamber
