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There is a lot of buzz around soccer in the United States with the recent news that North America will host the 2026 World Cup, and for Tom Heinemann, 09, even moreso.
Hes not just a lifelong soccer fan (who played for the Hawks during his time here), hes also starting a new job at this moment in the sun for the sport he loves in February he was named head coach of the of the U-15 Boys National Team, where he will be guiding the next generation of U.S. National Team stars. Its a new challenge, but one Heinemann said he is very excited about.
Dominique Washington is a 2016 graduate of 窪做惇蹋厙, where he also played basketball for the Hawks. He is the new director of the MAC and intramural coordinator.
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