Tim Berra
Player: St. Mary’s High School (Steve Bettlach), first team all-state Junior and Senior years, Team Captain and Team MVP, Inducted into the St. Mary’s Athletic HOF, South City Saints (John Traina/Tom Crawford) North Olmsted Champions, Imos Soccer Club (Fran Rich/Don Bouvatte) went undefeated in Germany in the Stuttgart Sister City Tour, University of South Carolina NCAA DIV I (Mark Berson/Trevor Adair) Full four-year athletic scholarship, started first 75 games in a row which was the school record, 1st team All-South Junior and Senior years, All-American candidate Senior year, Team Captain, Team MVP, Tournament MVP, Drafted in the United Soccer League (USL) by Tulsa Tornadoes, Soccer Haus (Henry Kuster/Ike Bibas) 1988 Regional Champions and 1989 National Champions of Mitre Indoor Tournament, Kutis >30 State Champions, Biggies State Champions, LoRusso’s League Champions, South Carolina Alumni >40 National Co-Champions in Veteran’s Cup, Falcons Two-Time >40 National Champions and one-time >50 National Champions.
Coaching: Head Coach Lexington HS, Columbia, SC, CYC, Assistant Coach, Lou Fusz, Scott Gallagher and St. Louis Development Academy
Special Thanks: To the late great Tom Malle who originally nominated me for this incredible honor. Tom introduced me to and allowed me to play with some of St. Louis’ finest soccer players such as Ty Keough, Tim Walters, Mark Frederickson, Jeff Cacciatore, Ray Schnettgoeke and so many others. He was my soccer mentor and friend, and he taught me so much about the game at Francis Park. Also, a special thanks to Mike DiRaimondo and Gary Guarino for their sponsorship and support.
In Memory of my Dad (John E Berra Sr) and my Brother (John E Berra Jr)
In Honor of my Mother (Betty J Berra)
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