Morgan Elzinga

Hometown: Wisconsin Rapids, WI

High School:Lincoln High School

Club Soccer:Pella Club Soccer (2004-2006), Pella Premier League (2007-2009), Wisconsin Rapids Kickers (2011)

High School Soccer:4 years Varsity (Pella, IA 2009-2010, Wisc. Rapids, WI 2011,2012)

Awards/Honors:2009 State Qualifier, 2009-2011 Conference Champions, 2nd Team All Conference Recognition (2010), 1st Team All Conference Recognition (2011), Evening of Roses: Academic/Athletic Recognition (2011)

Other Activities/Extra Curricular:Cross Country (2010-2011), National Honor Society (2010-2012), Youth Group (2009-2012), 2 summers of ministry in Africa (Uganda: 2009, Zambia: 2010), Football (2009-2010), Basketball (2009)

Intended Major at TIU:Physical Education

Why Trinity and TIU Soccer?

"I love the fact that TIU is Christ-centered, and that I won't just get an education, but also will grow deeper and stronger in my faith."

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Nikki Post

Hometown:Kenosha, WI

High School:Kenosha Christian Life School

Club Soccer:Arsenal, United FC & Kenosha Crew

High School Soccer:Kenosha Christian Varsity Soccer

Awards/Honors:1st Team All County 2011, Defensive MVP 2011, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel All-Area 2011 (Honorable Mention), 2nd Team All County 2010, Offensive MVP 2010, Conference Champions 2011

Other Activities/Extra Curricular:Soccer soccer soccer, playing the drums in church and school worship teams

Intended Major at TIU:Athletic Training

Why Trinity and TIU Soccer?

"I fell in love with the soccer program at TIU! The coaches and players are so awesome and you can totally tell that God is the main focus of the team.  Even through my recent knee surgery the team has been so supportive and encouraging.  And even though I am not officially at TIU yet, I feel like I am already part of a family.  I couldn't ask for more and I am so excited to see what God has in store for me while I am at Trinity."

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Taylor Richards

Hometown:Hudsonville, MI

High School:Hudsonville High School

Club Soccer:West Mi Fire, West Mi Rovers, Georgetown Rangers, Super Y - 2 summers (2008 and 2009), played in natls in Fl with Super Y (fall 2008)

High School Soccer:4 year Varsity soccer at Hudsonville

Awards/Honors:All district sophomore and Jr year, All Conference, Honorable Mention Jr. year, Captain Jr. year

Other Activities/Extra Curricular:  Member of National Honor Society, Student leader for youth group (Fellowship Reformed Church), Mission trips to Bay City, MI, New York, NY, and Belize, 3years of high school basketball, member of AYBT (summer basketball team) 2 summers

Intended Major at TIU:Physical therapy or Elementary Education

Why Trinity and TIU Soccer?  

"TIU was always at the top of my list throughout my college search. I feel that TIU will not only help me achieve success in my intended major, but also as a soccer player and my walk with God. It seems like a really good fit for me and I am so glad God has called me to TIU.  Coach Gilliam has been a great contact person and an inspiration. I cannot wait to be a part of the lady Trojan soccer program!"

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Kathryn Simonsen

Hometown: Racine, WI

High School: JI Case High School

Club Soccer:

• Kenosha FC United U17-U18 
• Kenosha Red Star U16
• SE United U15
• Racine Soccer Club U9-U12, U14
• RSC Barons U8

High School Soccer:

• Varsity Starter as Freshman, Sophmore, Junior, and Senior year (2009-2011)
• Racine County champions as Freshman and Junior year (2009&2011)
• Regional Champions as Sophomore and Junior (2010 & 2011)

Awards/Honors:All Conference Honorable Mention (2011) All-County Second Team Defense (2011), Captain Senior Year, Wisconsin State Cup runner-up with Kenosha Redstar U16 (2010) and Kenosha United FC (2011), (2011) United FC ranked 2nd in the state

Other Activities/Extra Curricular:  Positive Impact Program,Varsity Volleyball (9/2008-2010),  Blaze Student Ministries, Participant of Outward Bound, Participant of Young Aviators 

Intended Major at TIU:Psychology

Why Trinity and TIU Soccer?  

"A lot of my decision was based off of where God was leading me to go, and after a lot of prayer I knew Trinity was where I was suppose to be. However, with that said I do not think I would have been as excited to come to TIU if it was not for the support of the girls and the coaches. It was a community that I wanted to be apart of."

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Tiffany Traxinger

Hometown:Wheaton, IL

High School:  Wheaton North High School

Club Soccer: Wheaton Falcons (8 years old), Chicago Fire Juniors (9-14 years old), NSA - Naperville Soccer Association Rebels (14-18 years old)

High School Soccer:Wheaton North Falcons Varsity (Freshmen – Senior )

Awards/Honors:

Chicago Fire Juniors:4 year starter, Selected to be on the top team from ages 9-14. Won numerous club tournament championships.

NSA Rebels:Rank 10th in Illinois, 4 year starter, Won Oktoberfest Libertyville, IL (2009), 2nd place finish in Oktoberfest Libertyville, IL (2010), 2nd place finish St. Louis showcase tournament (2010), Won Bollinggreen, Ohio (2011), Third in Score at the Shore (2010 and 2011), St. Louis Showcase tournament Champions (2011), Germantown Showcase Champions (2012), Team Captain 2011-2012 season

Wheaton North High School Falcons - Varsity Soccer: 4 year Varsity starter, 3 year Academic all-conference, Honorable mention all-conference 2011, Team Captain 2012 season

Wheaton North High School:2 yrs. chosen to be on the Falcon Athletic Leadership Counsel at Wheaton North

Other Activities/Extra Curricular:  Wheaton Bible Church-6 yrs. Youth group, 6 yrs. Core group, Missions trips to Chicago, Minneapolis, Manhattan New York, 2 yrs. taught Sunday school, 2011-2012 school year internship at Wheaton Bibles preschool, Summer of 2011 Benet Red Wings - Won Italy Cup & Won Spain Cup

Intended Major at TIU:Elementary education, Minor in coaching

Why Trinity and TIU Soccer?  Wanted a Christian College or University, Christian Coach, Christian team with strong Christ centered values.  Visited 5 Christian college/Universities and TIU had the most authentic Christian Community that I witnessed.  I was made to feel a home and apart of the team.  My beliefs and values were accepted and embraced.