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One of the best parts of playing a sport is the life-long friendships and bonds that come from it. During these unprecedented times, it's hard for students to find safe ways to continue to be social and build these bonds. The Lady Soccer team found a great way to connect, have fun, and stay safe all at the same time! They enjoyed a beautiful afternoon together at Patterson’s Fruit Farm in Chesterland doing a team-building scavenger hunt and painting pumpkins.

Lake Catholic names Ali Kazemaini Director of Soccer Operations

Lake Catholic Athletic Director, Sam Colacarro announced that

Ali Kazemaini had been named Director of Soccer Operations for the Cougars.

In his new role, Kazemaini will:

Oversee the progress and development of both the boys and girls soccer programs
Provide support to boys and girls coaches in training and coaching methods and procedures as needed
Serve as an ambassador for Lake Catholic soccer in the local community
Serve as a liaison between college programs and current Lake Catholic students

“We’re thrilled to have someone with Kaz’s reputation and skill set associated with Lake Catholic soccer” commented Colacarro. He continued, “Kevin Pitorik and Chris Hastings continue as the boys and girls head soccer coaches respectively. Both are looking forward to the opportunity to work with Kaz.”

“Lake Catholic has always had an excellent reputation for soccer, I look forward to assisting Kevin and Chris as together we take Lake Catholic soccer to the next level – a state championship!” said Kazemaini. He added, “You know this is a homecoming of sorts for our family. My wife, Shelly is an alum of Lake Catholic and she is looking forward to being back on campus.”

Kazemaini has a long a storied career in soccer and in Cleveland.

Below are some highlights from his resume.

Coaching Experience:

USSF A License
Founder of Cleveland Soccer Academy and CSA Impact
John Carroll University Men’s Head Coach (1992-2005) – 4 NCAA Tournament Appearances and 7 OAC League Titles
Cleveland State University Men’s Head Coach (2006-2016) – 1 NCAA Tournament Appearance and 1 Horizon League Title
United States U18 Men’s Youth National Team Assistant Coach (2017)
Cleveland Force SC / CSA Impact - US Development Academy Girls U14 & U15 Head Coach

Playing Experience:

Cleveland State University (1980-1983)
San Diego Sockers of MISL (drafted in 1984)
Cleveland Force of MISL (1984-1988)
Tacoma Stars of MISL (1988-1990)
Cleveland Crunch of NPSL (1990-1991)
Baltimore Blast of NPSL (1991-1992)
Canton Invaders of NPSL (1992-1993)

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6733 Reynolds Rd, Mentor, OH 44060

Lake Catholic Athletic Beliefs

We believe in inter-scholastic athletics.
We believe the potential values to student athletes are genuine. Rigorous competition, under prescribed regulations and policies, provides athletes with the opportunity to develop ideas and habits of health, fair play, initiative, achievement and emotional control.
We believe student athletes can be taught to win gracefully and to lose in the same fashion.
We believe that student athletes find successful results in their school work and lives through the proper augmentation of an athletic program.
We believe all athletic teams should strive to achieve a 3.0 grade point average.