A new era of dominance begins! 

Coach Samuel Catlin is set to lead the JV girls’ soccer team for the 2024-2025 season with a focus on innovative strategies and team development. With a background rich in coaching experience of a decade in club and three years of school soccer, Catlin is prepared to guide the team toward achieving new goals.

Along with teaching world history, Catlin finds joy in coaching because of the diversity and teamwork it involves. 

“In world history we are studying Ancient Rome and the Renaissance. A phrase we looked at recently is ‘E Plurubus Unum’ or ‘Out of many one’. It really captures what is great about coaching,” Catlin said. “Taking a diverse group of people and working for and with them to achieve something greater that is shared.” 

Catlin applies this philosophy on the field, fostering unity and collaboration among his players. Catlin acknowledged that, like his players, he has areas to improve as a coach. 

“I believe that I’m good at finding players that have desire and willingness to get better,” Catlin said. “However, I’m not good with losing. The moment we leave the field, I need to contemplate how I could have better prepared my team.”

In his early career, Catlin envisioned himself as a football coach, having played football and basketball at John Marshall High School in Richmond, VA. However, the 2002 FIFA World Cup changed his path.

“I’ve wanted to be a coach since I started playing,” Catlin said.“I always thought I would be a football or basketball coach, until the 2002 World Cup, that’s when I discovered soccer and it became my passion.”

Like any dedicated coach, Catlin has set goals for both the team and himself this season.

 “I want to help the players develop as individuals, but more importantly, to enhance their ability to work together as a team,” Catlin said. “We are supported by the Marshall student body, staff, our families, and our community. We are Marshall; go Marshall RAMS!”