It is with great pleasure that we announce Rigo, an 8th
grader at Castellanos Elementary, has been called up to the under 15 US
National Soccer Team. SCORES is proud that Rigo’s hard work and devotion have
paid off; no one is more deserving of this accomplishment.
"Ever since he was in 3rd grade he has been the most
skilled player on the field; but he is also so humble. He makes everyone
around him better." – Coach Dean
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| Rigo- 2008 Castellanos Elementary Team |
I have also been fortunate enough to play with and coach
Rigo at numerous intersession and summer camps as well as with the SCORES
All-Star Team this year. Yes, he is undoubtedly (literally and figuratively)
head and shoulders the best player the SCORES program has had the pleasure of
working with, but more importantly, he personifies the SCORES core values of
leadership, teamwork and commitment.
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| Rigo-2011 Castellanos Middle School Team |
He is consistently patient with all of his teammates,
regardless of their skill (which varies widely, since America SCORES is an all-inclusive
program). Always leading by example
and helping his teammates in every possible way, I have never heard him utter a
negative comment, win or lose. Balancing his time with a Chicago club team, Rigo's dedication is unparalleled; he has
attending every single camp America SCORES has offered over the last five years
and at Castellanos his attendance has been impeccable.
Rigo clearly has a
love for the game that has proven to be insatiable. America SCORES is happy to
have played a part in his character development and we are confident he will
stay grounded amid the bright future that awaits him. We all congratulate Rigo
on his first call up and wish him the best of luck as he heads off to the
Netherlands to play with the National Team!
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-Coach Brian
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