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Founder

Lydia Scrofani

 

"I started GSA because I saw a niche worth pursuing.  I've coached young girls for over 20 years, and I felt there was something missing in youth sports.  GSA is for the girl who doesn't have it all figured out or wants something outside of the one-sport model. Who has a desire to compete and a willingness to take risks by diversifying her athletic ability. To learn 5-7 sports in one season saves parents money and time while fostering a love for girls to become a well-rounded athlete.  The introduction of the GRIT Tracker helps create a solid foundation for girls to understand what it takes to build confidence.  These lessons  help girls grow into successful young women.  I'm excited to enhance the youth sports experience by building stronger, more confident young ladies."

                                                                    -Coach Lydia

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What is your "Why?"

My soul is happy when I see a girl do something she worked hard to achieve or embrace something she didn't think was possible.  I like to use the positive aspects of sports to help build strong, confident young ladies.

- Coach Lydia

Licenses and Degrees

Girls Soccer Director: Virginia Reign Academy

Former Division I Coach
: College of William & Mary; Fairleigh Dickinson University

Former Semi-Professional Player for WPL 2001 National Champions Boston Renegades

Former Division I Player: University of South Carolina
Buzz All-American; All-SEC Conference Player

Former Region I ODP Coach
Former Region IV ODP Player (Washington State Team)

Former High School Head Coach: Warhill Varsity Women's Soccer (VA)
Dreher Varsity Women's Soccer (SC)- 2002 State Champion

Former Girls Director: Tidewater Sharks Soccer Club

Former Head Coach: Tidewater Sharks, FC Westchester, Allendale SC,
Colonial FC, VA Legacy

Washington State Regional Track Athlete (Gig Harbor HS)

Ramstein High School (Germany)
Varsity Track
Varsity Basketball
Varsity Soccer

Background

National Alliance for Youth Sports Member (NAYS)

Member of Youth Sports & Mental Wellness Alliance


NSCAA National Diploma (USSF "C" License")

Youth Director Diploma (United Soccer Association)

NSCAA Goalkeeper Level I & II

MBA: Marketing (Fairleigh Dickinson University)

Undergrad: USC Darla Moore School of Business; Marketing/Management Major

Former Professor of Marketing at Christopher Newport University

Girls Sports Academy

Registered as a 501(c)(3)- Girls Sports Academy Development Program

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