Congratulations to one of our Seniors, Shanna Couch….incredible achievement and a 1^st in CITADEL HISTORY!

 

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May 5, 2012 Shanna Couch, a member of The Citadel soccer team, was recognized Saturday as the Class of 2012's David Shingler Spell first honor graduate among the Corps of Cadets at The Military College of South Carolina's commencement exercises. The award recognizing the two cadets with the highest academic achievement are sponsored by David Shingler Spell, Class of 1950 and a resident of Charleston, S.C. Couch is the first woman to earn first honor graduate.  Couch of Edwardsville, Kan., graduated with a perfect 4.0 grade point average as a health, exercise and sport science major with a minor in biology. "Shanna exemplifies the type of person who represents the cadet-student-athletes at The Citadel," said Athletic Director Larry W. Leckonby. "We are very proud of her and all of the cadet-student-athletes who graduated today." Her academic distinctions include being selected this year's Outstanding Student from the School of Science and Mathematics. Last summer, she studied in Spain as a Star of the West Summer Scholar. She was named an Outstanding Major of the Year by the National Association of Sports and Physical Education. Earlier this spring, Couch received the Southern Conference Presidential Scholarship, earning that selection from a pool of 37 candidates based on academic, athletic and community service achievements. She was also selected as the recipient of the Coleman Lew Leadership Award in 2010. On the soccer field, Couch was a four-year starter and served as a team captain as a senior last fall. She appeared in 71 games, the fifth most in school history, and was one of the top defensive players in the Southern Conference. Next month, Couch will begin work on her doctor of physical therapy degree at the University of Kansas Medical Center. With more than 150 volunteer hours logged in at the Medical University of South Carolina and the Rehabilitation Centers of Charleston, she has gotten a head start on her career.   Shanna Couch played her youth soccer with Omega and Omega Select. She was a team captain from age 11 until her graduation.  She was a hard worker on and off the field.  I'm very proud and happy for her accomplishments.  Knowing Shanna, this is only the beginning.  On behalf of Omega, I'd like to congratulate you and your family.  You make us all Proud.   Best regards,   Gaspard Dalexis  Â

 

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As a coach, he has worked at various levels, from international to club. One of his most notable achievements was as the Head Coach for Haiti's Women's National Teams, both Senior and U-17. Under his guidance, the team's FIFA World Ranking made a significant leap from 106 to 53, and they climbed from 15th to 6th in the CONCACAF Regional Ranking. His strategies proved effective, and the team secured historic victories against the Cuban Women's National Team (3-0), the Puerto Rican Women's National Team twice (2-0 each), and Trinidad and Tobago (1-0). As an associate coach at Concordia University in Montreal, he guided the team to a CIAU Final Four. The same year, he was hired as the general manager and head coach of Laval Dynamites, Canada's first women's semi-professional team. The team performed exceptionally well, winning the conference title in its second season, and several players received calls from their national teams as a result. Among his other head coaching experiences, he founded the first women's semi-professional soccer franchise in the Treasure Coast area, the Treasure Coast Dynamites, in 2015. He also established the first elite men's soccer team in Fort Pierce, the Omega Select Fort Pierce, in 2019. The Omega Select Fort Pierce played two seasons in the UPSL, one of the fourth-tier leagues in the United States soccer pyramid. His academic background complements his practical experience, as he holds bachelor's degrees in business management, marketing, and sports management. This comprehensive education equips him with a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, enabling him to make informed decisions and drive success in soccer

Coaching experience includes 

Head Coach of Haiti Women's National Teams (Senior and U17G) 3/10 – 12/10. Under his coaching oversight the national team achieved an overall record of 10-3-3 Improved its FIFA World Ranking from 106 to 53 and jumped from 15 to 6 in the CONCACAF Regional Ranking. Haiti Women's National Team also shared a Co-Caribbean's Champion title with Trinidad and Tobago in May of 2010, which led the Haiti Women's National Team to qualify for the first time for the Gold Cup, Mexico December 2010. Also, Haiti Women's National Team recorded victories for the first time in history against Cuba Women's National Team (3-0), Puerto Rico Women's National Team twice (2-0), (2-0) and Trinidad and Tobago (1-0)

Head Coach General Manager of Laval Dynamites in the W-League, 1999-2001. It was then the first women semi-professional soccer team in Canada history. The team had recorded 1,500 spectators on the first home opening day, 1999. In only their second season of existence, Laval finished first in total points with Toronto in the conference.

Among other experience, As an associated Coach at Concordia University in Montreal, he went to a CIAU Final Four (PK'S defeat). As an Head Coach, won State Cup in two different countries (USA and Canada) Trained and represented numerous male professional players in various professional leagues in Europe, Canada and United States.

Gaspard holds Bachelor degrees in Business Management, Marketing and Sports Manageme

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Haiti Women's Soccer:

Haiti's women's soccer teams remarkable recovery from the 2010 earthquake

Haiti Womens Soccer (Website)

FIFA provides $3 Million in support for Haiti Soccer

Haiti Women's Soccer FIFA Ranking

National Team Members