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Sean Morgan Named Director of Coaching

By Gitchi Gummi Soccer 09/10/2024, 9:45pm CDT

Duluth, MN – September 10, 2024 – Gitchi Gummi Soccer Club is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sean Morgan as the new Director of Coaching. With a wealth of experience and a strong connection to the Duluth soccer community, Sean brings a passion for player development and a track record of success at both the youth and semi-professional levels.

Sean Morgan, a graduate of The College of St. Scholastica with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, also holds a United Soccer Coaches National Diploma. His coaching career spans over a decade, including positions as Head Coach of Duluth Football Club and Assistant Coach for the College of St. Scholastica Men's Soccer team. Sean's leadership helped Duluth F.C. achieve notable success, including North Conference Championships, Midwest Regional titles, and a National Final Four appearance in 2024.

Morgan’s tenure with Gitchi Gummi Soccer Club is also well-established, having served as both Technical/Tactical Coach and Youth Development Coordinator. His deep understanding of the club's values, combined with his dedication to fostering technical and tactical excellence in players, makes him the ideal leader to guide the club’s next phase of growth.

"We are excited to welcome Sean into this leadership role," said Chad Peterson. "His experience and commitment to the sport will be invaluable in shaping the future of our players and our club as a whole."

Sean Morgan expressed his enthusiasm for the new position: "I’m honored to take on this role with Gitchi Gummi Soccer Club. Having been part of the club for many years, I’m excited to continue developing our players and coaches, and to drive success both on and off the field."

For more information, please contact: Chad Peterson, Club President, president@gitchigummisoccer.com

About Gitchi Gummi Soccer Club: Gitchi Gummi Soccer Club, based in Duluth, MN, is dedicated to providing quality soccer training and development for youth players in the region. With a focus on technical skills and tactical understanding, the club strives to help each player reach their highest potential.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT: "Gitchi Gummi Soccer Club strives to be the Northland's premier youth soccer program, driven to educate players and coaches about the game of soccer. The Club aspires to develop players capable of competing at the highest level of play. Throughout this process we aim to teach understanding, sportsmanship and the skills of soccer." 

Let us all welcome Sean (back) to the Club!

The News Tribune All-Area team is out, and it is full of Gitchi Gummi players. 10 out of the 11 players that were recognized are Gitch players.

 

Elijah Aultman, of the CEC Lumberjacks wins his second consecutive All-Area Player of the Year award.

 

Nathan Hill, Denzel Majwega, Will Smith, Spencer Kidd, Walker Marquardt, William Foldesi, Briar Mrozik, Braden Herman, and Callum Greenan all accompany Elijah Aultman on the 2023 News Tribune All-Area Team.

 

Read more at the following links from the Duluth News Tribune:

Elijah Aultman, News Tribune Player of the Year

2023 News Tribune All-Area Boys Soccer Team

The All-Area Girls awards are out, with several Gitchi Gummi players on the team. 4 out of the 11 on the team are Gitchi Gummi players.

 

Alyssa Doyle, who attends Duluth Denfeld was awarded All-Area Player of the Year.

 

Along with Alyssa, Nina Thorson, Gwen Lilly, and Cayley Larson made the All-Area team.

 

Read more at the following links from the Duluth News Tribune:

Alyssa Doyle, News Tribune Player of the Year

2023 News Tribune All-Area Girls Soccer Team


Big Day for Baamlak Haugen and Emilia McGiffert

Recently two long time Gitchi Gummi soccer player, Baamlak Haugen and Emilia McGiffert signed their National letters of Intent to play collegiate soccer.

You will still be able to see Baamlak play locally as see has committed to the University of Minnesota – Duluth to play for Gitchi Gummi soccer club founder, Greg Cane and his program.  Baamlak is a forward who possesses great speed which caused defenders all sorts of problems.  Baamlak finished this recent high school season being named as an All-State player after scoring 12 goals and assisting in a further 11 in her 14 games.

Emilia decided to commit to Eastern Michigan where she will continue her playing career at the Division 1 level.  Emilia is a play-maker in the middle of the park.  She has the ability to open up defensives with her close dribbling or by a variety of passes as she has a good repertoire at her disposal.   Emilia was named to the Lake Superior All-Conference girls’ team this high school season as she was involved in 12 goals.

We wish both Baamlak and Emilia all the very best in the next chapter of their playing careers, we have no doubt the knowledge and technical ability they have gained over the years with Gitch will put them in a great position to have a real impact at their chosen universities.

Good Luck to you both and we are excited to have one more season with Gitch as you prepare yourselves for the transition to College.

Gitch Players dominate All-Area teams again!!

With the release of the Duluth News Tribune All-Area teams came clarification and confirmation once again of Gitch Gummi's massive presence in the development of the Area's best soccer talents.  Gitchi Gummi Soccer Club had 16 players named to both squads, a tremendous recognition of the Clubs ability to develop top class players in the Area.

On the Boys side Gitch had 10 of the 11 players selected on their books, including the 2 time Player of the Year, Keegan Chastey (Duluth Denfeld)

https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/soccer/6776648-Prep-boys-soccer-Denfelds-Chastey-is-All-Area-Player-of-the-Year

The other boys from Gitch to earn All-Area recognition were; Elijah Aultman (Cloquet-Carlton-Esko), Evan Bjorlin (Hermantown), Kai Hoffman (Duluth East), Jakob Kidd (Superior), Eli Kramer (Duluth East), Aiden Olson (Duluth East), Spencer Rousseau (Cloquet-Carlton-Esko), Drake Schramm (Cloquet-Carlton-Esko), Owen Walczynski (Duluth Denfeld)

Maren Friday (Marshall) was awarded the Player of the Year accolade on the girls’ side having scored 24 goals this season.

https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/soccer/6776541-Prep-girls-soccer-Marshalls-Friday-is-All-Area-Player-of-the-Year

Gitch representation from the girls came in the way of;  Claire Barlass (Duluth Denfeld), Baamlak Haugen (Marshall), Molly Henderson (Duluth East), Kamryn Hill (Duluth Denfeld), Emilia McGiffert (Marshall).

Congrats to all of these talented players, it has been a pleasure to see you develop on and off the pitch.  You have all represented Gitch tremendously!

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