Thursday, June 21, 2007

Thank You!


Final Photo Gallery


As this incredible European Tour comes to a close, we would like to thank all the donors and people who helped to make this trip possible. Without them at the beginning of the planning process, this trip would not have come to fruition and be the great experience that it was for all of us. I would like to thank Brown Athletic Director, Michael Goldberger, for allowing the Brown women's soccer team to continue its tradition of the European Tour and agreeing to the need for a soccer/cultural/international experience for our young student-athletes.

I would also like to thank all of the Athletic Department staff, who helped in the preliminary stages of our trip, with field use, uniforms & equipment, transportation, lodging and meals, and making certain that we were in compliance with everything.

Also, a big thank you to everyone at the Brown Sports Foundation, Executive Director Steve King, but especially the two individuals who played a very important role in the planning of this trip during every step of the financial planning, Nicole Peters and Laura Almeida.

Thank you to my staff, Mandi Risden, Luis Faria, and Athletic Trainer Shelley Lundin, who during the trip assured that everything ran smoothly, and lastly to Jeanne Carhart, who set up this blog, wrote articles, and posted photos, sometimes under not too ideal internet connections, to ensure that the fans, alumni, parents, and friends of Brown women's soccer made a connection with the team while in Europe and felt a part of this special experience.

I would also like to send a special thanks to Dream Team Italy and its owner, Ivan Moltini, for putting together a great itinerary that kept us busy throughout the two weeks and allowing us to have his best tour leader, Elena, along with two tremendous bus drivers, Marco and Stefano.

Thank you again to everyone who made this journey such an unforgettable experience that I know the players and staff members will remember for a life time!

Phil

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