Team Details
Soccer - Varsity Girls
Overview
About the Program:
Thayer Girls' Soccer is one of 13 teams in the Independent School League (ISL) and participates in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) 'Class A' division for tournament play. Our comprehensive schedule includes ISL and NEPSAC opponents, and our home games and practices take place on our main turf field on campus. Head Coach, Paul Turner, will enter his 1st season with the team in 2024. Student-athletes have recently gone on to play at the collegiate level at schools including Brown University, University of New Hampshire, University of Central Florida, University of North Carolina, Amherst College, Trinity College, Connecticut College, and Hamilton College to name a few. If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Turner at pturner@thayer.org. Go Tigers!
Schedule
Roster
# | Name | Position | Class | Hometown |
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0 | Izzy Berdik | Goalkeeper | 2028 | Milton, MA |
0 | Emily Guilfoyle | Goalkeeper | 2025 | Marshfield, MA |
0 | Maddie Parrott (captain) | Goalkeeper | Canton, MA | |
3 | Annika Patel | Defense | 2027 | South Easton, MA |
4 | Izzy Reidy | Defense | 2025 | Needham, MA |
5 | Kate Brooks | Midfield | 2028 | Braintree, MA |
8 | Rose Frisoli (captain) | Defense | 2025 | Braintree, MA |
9 | Aubrey Palma | Midfield | 2026 | Duxbury, MA |
10 | Riley Roycroft (captain) | Midfield | 2025 | Marshfield, MA |
11 | Mila Lloyd | Forward | 2025 | Boston, MA |
15 | Ella Sheehan | Midfield | 2027 | East Bridgewater, MA |
16 | Anna Allard | Forward | 2028 | Quincy, MA |
17 | Nina Mathelus | Forward | 2027 | Braintree, MA |
18 | Sophie Shone | Defense | 2027 | Mansfield, MA |
19 | Ella Choi | Midfield | 2025 | Hanover, MA |
21 | Phoebe Catlin | Midfield | 2028 | Dedham, MA |
22 | Osie Fuqua | Midfield | 2027 | Medfield, MA |
24 | Tess Sullivan | Midfield | 2027 | Charlestown, MA |
25 | Julia Gelina | Midfield | 2025 | Lakeville, MA |
26 | Avery Catalano | Midfield | 2027 | Marshfield, MA |
27 | Eliana Soares | Forward | 2026 | Millis, MA |
30 | Nancy Gelina | Defense | 2026 | Lakeville, MA |
33 | Emma Cox | Forward | 2026 | Hingham, MA |
Coach Info
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Paul Turner
CoachPaul Turner joined the Tigers in the spring of 2024. He was born and raised in London, and moved to the US in the summer of '93. He spent 9 years as a professional player, then Head Coach, with the Cape Cod Crusaders. His final game as Head Coach, in 2002, saw him lift the PDL National Championship.Along with his wife, Erica Turner ( formerly Iverson ), Paul founded Paul Turner's Ultimate Soccer ( PTUSA ). PTUSA became the #1 soccer provider to dozens of youth soccer organizations and clubs, across SE Mass. Paul also served as the Director of Coaching, at the Scorpions Soccer Club, where he enjoyed winning 3 MA State Championships, in 2 years ( U16 / U14 ).In 2012 Paul Founded PTUSA / Coastal FC. In 3 short years the club expanded to field over 30 teams, including many state cup winners. In 2014, PTUSA was acquired by UK Elite Soccer, and Paul became Regional Director, growing the club footprint, into the Greater Boston, and Metro West areas.More recently, Paul joined Seacoast United SC, where he oversees the development and growth of the club. He was recently appointed as Director of Club Soccer, for 3Step Sports, one of the largest youth sports organizations in the US.For the past 30 years Paul has worked with a host of MIAA high school programs, namely Dennis Yarmouth Girls, Canton Girls, and Marshfield Boys. Paul holds a number of coaching qualifications ; English FA Prelim Badge, USC Advanced National and Premier Diploma, as well as USSF A Licence. Soccer has been a massive part of Paul's entire life, and he is excited to take the reigns of the girls programs, at Thayer Academy. -
Kiley Lilly
Assistant CoachKiley returned to Thayer Academy as both a science teacher and a Varsity Girls Soccer Coach in September 2017, after teaching and coaching at Phillips Academy and Lawrence Academy. Kiley graduated from Thayer in 2008 and then went on to graduate from Merrimack College with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Clemson University with a Master’s degree in Biological Studies.On the field, Kiley was a four-year member of the Thayer varsity soccer team earning ISL Honorable Mention Awards during her sophomore and junior year, and, as a senior, earned All-ISL, All-State, and Team ‘Most Valuable Player’ honors. At Merrimack, she was named to the Northeast-10 All-Conference third team, started all 20 games in goal for the Warriors during her senior year, and owned a minuscule goals-against average of 0.98. -
Kristin Harkins
Assistant CoachKristin joined the Thayer staff in August 2015, after serving as Hanover High School Athletic Director from 2012-2014. Previously, Kristin served as the Director of Athletics at Emerson College for five years and was a member of the Emerson athletic department for 14 years. Kristin's soccer coaching experience includes Emerson College, Notre Dame Academy and Hingham High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from American International College, a master's in management and organizational communication from Emerson college, and a master's in sports management from Springfield College. Kristin lives in Hingham and was inducted to Hingham High School's Athletic Hall of Fame 2013.