About Marney Egan Expertise I can answer almost any question about the game of soccer (drills to practice, what to do in different situations, calls made by the referee, gear to use, fitness, etc.). I was a goalie in HS and college so I am able to answer more specific questions about this position. I can also provide insight on the college game (recruitment process, what to expect, etc.).
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Experience I have been playing soccer for 20 years (10 years as a goalie) and played at a D-I college. My father played professionally and has been a personal coach for my siblings and me through our careers (we have all played in college). I am currently coaching a U-13 Girls club soccer team and have also coached at several college camps during the summer including one hosted by the US Naval Academy.
Organizations Coach for Allegheny Force Football Club.
Education/Credentials Degree from Bucknell University; attended numerous soccer camps over the years including ones hosted by Notre Dame (Women's D-I National Champs) and Messiah College (Women's D-III National Champs).
Awards and Honors Patriot League Academic Honor Roll; Captain of high school soccer team.
Question i am a sophomore in college, 20 years old and have been playing for almost 15 years. My school just finished installing artificial turf on our field and with little experience playing on turf i was wondering what you thought might be the best type of shoe to use?
Answer My freshman year of college was the first time I ever needed to wear turf shoes and I bought a pair of Adidas Mundial turfs and I'm still using the same pair 6 years later. There's a reason that Adidas continues to make them and it's because they're great shoes.
One approach that you could take is to buy the turf version of whatever cleat you are currently using. As you probably know, most brands make a particular shoe style in both a firm ground and a turf. When a player likes a shoe they tend to stay with that particular style, so why not get the same shoe in a turf version?
It's always difficult recommending shoes because players' feet vary, so what might work for one person might not fit well on another. However, I hope that my suggestions are useful. Enjoy the new turf and good luck with your season!
