Alexandria Sportsman’s Club president Ryan Fannon, left, poses for a photo with the November Athletes of the Month Nov. 20 at the Old Dominion Boat Club. Pictured from left: ASC president Ryan Fannon; Cate Messing, Bishop Ireton High School -- Girls Cross Country; Garrett Lian, St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School -- Boys Soccer; Nick Milewski, Bishop Ireton High School -- Football; Addie Youree, St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School -- Field Hockey; Kalina Janevski, Alexandria City High School -- Volleyball; and Virginia Coulby, Alexandria City High School -- Girls Cross Country.
The Alexandria Sportsman’s Club recognized the accomplishments of six student-athletes from Alexandria’s high schools at the organization’s monthly meeting Nov. 20 at the Old Dominion Boat Club.
ASC president Ryan Fannon recognized the scholastic and athletic achievements of Cate Messing, Bishop Ireton High School -- Girls Cross Country; Garrett Lian, St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School -- Boys Soccer; Nick Milewski, Bishop Ireton High School -- Football; Addie Youree, St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School --Field Hockey; Kalina Janevski, Alexandria City High School -- Volleyball; and Virginia Coulby, Alexandria City High School -- Girls Cross Country.
The award presentation was the highlight of the organization’s Careers in Sports night.
“The Alexandria Sportsman's Club celebrated six outstanding City of Alexandria high school Athletes of the Month,” Fannon said. “Coaches introduced their students, touting their many accomplishments and the tremendous contributions they bring to their teams and school communities.”
Following the awards ceremony, Fannon held a fireside chat with Kate Schanuel, former collegiate student-athlete golfer at the University of Maryland and current head women's golf coach at Georgetown University. Schanuel talked about the role that athletics played in her formative years and the positive impact of playing multiple sports. She also provided guidance for student-athletes as they navigate the college application and recruitment process.
Schanuel earned a master's degree in sports management from Georgetown University, and she discussed the multiple career opportunities in that field.
The next Alexandria Sportsman's Club meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025, at the Old Dominion Boat Club with doors opening at 6:30 pm and the meeting starting at 7 pm. ASC meetings are free and open to the public.
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