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Upper Makefield Basketball Celebration of the Season

Heather Mitts motivational speaker presenting to our players

Awards Night

March 16th, 7:30-8:30pm

Council Rock North HS Auditorium

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Join us for a night of fun to recap a great Intramural (IM) and Travel season for UMB hoops players!

During the evening:

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  • Receive a UMB logo gift as a thank you for playing
  • 2nd graders will receive a participation trophy
  • Slideshow of highlights from all IM teams
  • Update on travel season for Upper Makefield HEAT
  • 6th grade awards: Founders Awards and Dedication Award
  • Thank you’s to our coaches, players and parents for making the year a success
  • Guest Speaker, Heather Mitts, talking to our Upper Makefield athletes about overcoming adversity, goal-setting, character and determination

We look forward to seeing you at this season-ending event!

About our speaker: Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Heather first touched a soccer ball at age 6 and was instantly hooked. On an athletic scholarship, she attended the University of Florida where she became the Gator's all-time record holder in appearances, starts, and minutes played. Heather helped bring the Gators to their firstever NCAA Women's Soccer Championship. In 1999, Heather was named a first-team All-American. After college, she launched herself into professional soccer with huge success, playing with the

Philadelphia Charge, Boston Breakers, Philadelphia Independence and currently the Atlanta

Beat of the Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) league. She is a member of the United States Women's National Soccer Team and has won 2 gold medals with the US Olympic team. She is married to former

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