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Lora Schansberg Award

AWARD HONOREE - LORA SCHANSBERG

The Rock Soccer Board presents (2) annual $500 scholarships in honor of a close club friend and former coach, Lora Schansberg.

In her time with our club, her impact was significant, as seen in this little kicker's photo dated 2010.

Although a rare medical condition has impacted her and her family at way to young of an age, we are honored to be able to provide a sportsmanship award in her name annually to a men's and women's high school senior who lives up to Lora's passion for the sport.

AWARD PROCESS :

Each winter, the coaching staff of Rock Soccer reviews the senior High School players and recommends young men and women who have had a significant contribution to the sport and to the club. Coaches consider on the field and off the field leadership, contribution, and impact to the sport.

To be nominated, an individual must have the highest values of caring, fairness, civility, honesty, integrity and responsibility in his or her daily participation in Rock Soccer activities. To do this, a player should have demonstrated:

The highest level of respect to teammates, opposing players, coaches, referees and spectators.
Been a staunch defender against racism and violence.
In victory, was very gracious: in defeat, remained dignified.
Accepted full responsibility for his or her actions.
Left a positive impact on the soccer community

These nominees are requested to draft an essay where the student athlete describes in their own words how soccer has impacted them and their impact on the sport.

The essays are presented to the Rock Soccer board who removes the names from all nominees and presents the essays to a subcommittee for review. This subcommittee consisting of 3 past Board Members. They review the essays and complete a score rubric based off their assessment of the essays.