| Luke Vercollone |
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"Pro Soccer Player"Travels from: Richmond, VA Luke Vercollone has been playing professional soccer since graduating from Seton Hall University in 2004. He is the second oldest of 11 children raised in south shore Massachusetts. After making the college team as a “walk on,” Luke persevered to great success on the pitch leading Seton Hall as captain, 1st Team All Big East, and to three NCAA tournament appearances. He was drafted into the MLS his senior year and played two seasons with the New England Revolution (MLS Finals in ‘05). Vercollone was then picked up by the Charleston Battery where he played two seasons and has since moved to Richmond to play with the Kickers of the United Soccer League since 2008. Luke now lives in Richmond, VA, with his beautiful wife Andrea, and their son, Augustine (born 2009). He coaches soccer at all ages and seeks to be a positive role model for his students. Vercollone has been blessed with the opportunity to share his faith by speaking to youth at many church events throughout his professional career. He is an active member of “Catholic Athletes for Christ” and is on their speaker’s bureau. Luke is also featured in the Family Theater Production: Rosary Stars. “My faith in Christ is the most important thing to me. This gift has helped me as an athlete and more importantly, has enriched all areas of my life. I seek to grow closer to the Lord through my Catholic faith while being an example of Christ’s love in my profession.” “Thank you for your excellent talk to our confirmation class. Your words and witness planted many seeds and inspired our students to be athletes for Christ!” -- Mark Ranerie (Youth minister, Holy Family Parish)
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