Soccer playing career: Tana is current playing in a Womens Premier Soccer League in Albuquerque in which she has been a part of since 2007. She will be playing overseas in a French Professianal womens league for Soyaux this fall. Tana played at the University of Arizona on a Soccer Scholarship in 2001. In 2000 she attended Southern Kansas University on a Scholarship.

POSITIONS PLAYED:

STRONGEST POSITION: Center Halfback

Other Positions Played: Left Fullback Right Fullback Sweeper Left Halfback Right Halfback Stopper

Strengths Ball-Handling Skills • Control • Knowledge of Ball Positioning • Passing & Defending • Observing & Anticipating Passing Ability • Knowledge of when to pass • Knowledge of where to put ball • Off the ball • Making a run for the ball Speed • Quick • Reaction timing • Sprinting, short notice Shooting Ability • Shot accuracy • Power • Timing • Action/Reaction • Split-second decision making Trapping Ability • Ball Control • Multi-function control • Ball Recovery Strong Foot • Clear ball • Distance kicking • Accurate aim Strong Physical Body • Strength • Endurance • Speed • Aggressive/Assertive. Not easily pushed over Strong Fitness and Endurance • 1 mile under 5 minutes • 3-5 miles under 15 minutes • Weight training, 50 lbs min. Communication • Person-to-Person, on field • Dependability • Defensively • Offensively • Moving to space • Opening • Passing

AWARDS

·         Who’s Who among American High School Student Athletes  -- Sports Edition, Soccer

·         All District 1-AAAA Honorable Mention-- Gallup High School – Senior

§  Halfback

§  Iron Women

§  Blue Chip Player, New Mexico Soccer Association

·         All District 1-AAAA Honorable Mention--Gallup High School – Junior

§  Defender

§  Blue Chip Player, New Mexico Soccer Association

·         Represent Team USA in Europe - 2000; East West Travel

·         Represent Team USA in Europe - 1999; People to People Sports Ambassadors

·         Represent Team USA in Europe - 1998; Travel Dynamics International, Inc.

·         Up and Coming Award -- Gallup High School – Sophomore

·         State Team-- Olympic Development Team

·         Most Valuable Player--Gallup High School – Freshman

·         Coaches’ Award-- Gallup High School – Freshman

·         Record Holder for Girl’s Scoring Goals--Gallup Soccer League, 1994

§  126 Goals