TITLE: Congratulating Reynaldo Lopez on being named Coach of the Year by NTSA-USA.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Reynaldo Lopez on being named Coach of the Year by NTSA-USA.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Soccer coach Reynaldo Lopez was named the 2009 Coach of the Year by NTSA-USA, and this award provides fitting recognition for his notable accomplishments in the sport; and WHEREAS, Mr. Lopez began his lifelong affiliation with the game at the age of five in his native Bolivia; before turning professional, he played youth soccer for the Lower Cadettes squad of Club Bolivar, one of his native country's best-known teams, and he was also a member of the Bolivian national squad; he came to the United States and played collegiately for the University of South Carolina and Long Island University; and WHEREAS, When his playing days ended, Mr. Lopez transitioned to coaching, beginning with soccer clinics on Long Island in 1990; in the intervening two decades, he has instructed thousands of youngsters in the fine points of the game, specializing in teaching the Brazilian and Bolivian styles of the sport; and WHEREAS, He joined the North Texas Strikers Soccer Club Academy in 1998 and is currently its head coach and director; he is also coach, director, and president of the Stars Soccer Academy and a member of the coaching staff of the Adidas Academy Sports Camps; in addition, he serves as the director of after-school soccer programs for the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas; and WHEREAS, Exceptional coaches inspire athletes to perform at the peak of their abilities, and Reynaldo Lopez's commitment to excellence indeed makes him an admirable role model and leader; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby commend Reynaldo Lopez on his selection as the 2009 NTSA-USA Coach of the Year and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Lopez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Alonzo Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 21 was adopted by the House on February 24, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House