Meet The Team

Sh'nia brings a wealth of elite playing experience to GVA Soccer, having competed at the highest levels of the game across multiple continents. She began her collegiate career at West Virginia University, where she became the program's all-time leader in starts and helped lead the Mountaineers to the 2016 NCAA National Championship game alongside future international stars.

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Her professional career has taken her across Europe and back to the United States, including stints in France's first division, the UEFA Women's Champions League, and most recently the USL Super League, where she ranked among the top performers on her club. Sh'nia's experience competing and succeeding at the professional level gives her a unique perspective that she channels into developing every GVA athlete

Shannon brings a unique and invaluable perspective to GVA Soccer, combining an elite playing background with advanced academic training in psychology. A goalkeeper from Long Island, New York, she played four years at Nova Southeastern University, where she posted an 11-0-1 record in her junior season with a 0.43 goals-against average and helped lead the Sharks to an NCAA Regional Championship.

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After her playing career, Shannon pursued a Master's degree in Psychology with a focus on the mental side of athletic performance. Her goal is to help athletes at every level develop the mental tools needed to compete with confidence, resilience, and focus — making her an essential part of the holistic development GVA Soccer provides for every player.

Camila brings a competitive edge and a passion for the game to GVA Soccer, combining an accomplished collegiate career with continued play at the semi-professional level. A dynamic midfielder from Weston, Florida, she earned SWAC Freshman of the Year honors in her first collegiate season at Alabama State University before going on to earn All-SWAC recognition multiple times throughout her career.

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Known for her technical ability and soccer IQ, Camila currently competes in the Women's Premier Soccer League, demonstrating her continued commitment to the game at the highest level available to her. Her blend of recent playing experience and deep understanding of the modern game allows her to connect with and inspire every GVA athlete she works with.

Laura brings a deep passion for athletic development and sports performance to GVA Soccer. A former collegiate pole vaulter and Exercise Science graduate from Truman State University, she went on to study under coaches from the NFL, MLB, and NHL before founding her own sports performance company in 2016.

Laura specializes in speed development and injury prevention, with a focus on bringing professional-level training tools to developing athletes. Her science-based approach and hands-on experience working with middle and high school athletes makes her an invaluable resource for every GVA player looking to take their physical game to the next level

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