San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago - Jaimey Alleyne, who has played extensively on club and national teams in her homeland, has signed a letter of intent to continue her education and soccer career at Brenau University.  Alleyne began playing National Division with Petrotrin Women's Football Club in 2005 and also captained the U-17 team for three years.

In 2007-08, she trained with the Trinidad and Tobago National U-17 Team and traveled to Maryland in August of 2008 to train with the Calvert Soccer Club.  She has played with the Centre For Excellence Academy since 2007.

Alleyne toured Suriname and played in a U-19 tournament in 2009 and trained with the National U-20 Suriname Women's Team.  She is a defensive and attacking midfielder who is willing to play wherever the team needs her.  Her soccer journey is an inspirational one and she shares it as follows:

"At age 7 I used to look at my brother and dad playing football and I supported them in tournaments.  I was close to my brother and loved anything he did.  Football was his life, so I made it part of mine by simply kicking a ball with him or cheering him on.  When I was 10, he passed away at the age of 14.  My brother was everything to me and football was everything to him.  His death inspired me to take football seriously and I was driven by my brother's passion for the game.  I have now developed my own passion for the game and I believe God has given me a gift, which I intend to use for Him and help build people around me.  So I play football because it's my gift and it brings peace and joy in my heart and I do it as a tribute to my brother."

"Jaimey is another great addition to our program and will help to solidify the central midfield position for our team.  She can distribute the ball effectively or has the ability to go forward and score goals.  I look forward to watching her contribute to our team this season," said Coach Mike Lochstampfor.

Gainesville, Ga - Lauren Cain, who played her high school soccer at Kings Academy in Kennesaw has signed a letter of intent to play for the Golden Tigers at Brenau University.  Cain scored 13 goals as a senior and helped lead her team to a 10-4 record while serving as team captain.  She was selected to train and play with Empoli FC Academy in Italy in the spring of 2008 and she played her last club season with NASA and Coach Paul Richards, where her team won the prestigious Atlanta Cup Tournament.

Lauren is one of five entering students to be named a Brenau Scholar, which is the highest academic scholarship the school offers.

"Lauren is a very competitive player who will bring a lot to the team in terms of her work ethic and spirit.  She will add depth to our midfield, and I was impressed with her throughout the recruiting process, both for her ability as a soccer player and also for her strong academic background," said Brenau Coach Mike Lochstampfor.

Gainesville, Ga - Head Soccer Coach Mike Lochstampfor has announced the addition of Kirsty Smith, who hails from Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, to the roster for the upcoming season.  Smith is a very experienced player who began her soccer career with the Doncaster Rovers Parklands in the Under 10s level.

She then played for the Doncaster Belles from the Under 12s up to Under 15s and thus qualified for the Sheffield United Academy, which is an elite players program.  From there she played for the Belles in the open aged league, the Leeds Carnegie Ladies program and most recently competed for Balby Carr Community Sports College during her high school years. 

Smith, who graduated from the top of her high school class, was recruited by the likes of Mississippi State, UMass and Mansfield University before deciding that Brenau was the right fit for her, both athletically and academically. 

"She will be a tremendous addition to our program and fills a crucial need as a likely left outside midfielder.  She is a natural left footer, which is hard to come by these days, with excellent technical skills including a great first touch.  She can serve a nice cross in from the flank or come in the middle and score, so she is very versatile.  She loves the game and is a very hard worker so I anticipate her making an immediate impact on our soccer program this fall."  said Coach Lochstampfor.

Gainesville, Ga - Recent graduate Marilyn Anderson has accepted the position of Assistant Coach of the Brenau University soccer program.  Anderson is coming off an outstanding four-year career with the Tigers where she distinguished herself as one of the top players in the SSAC, winning All-Conference honors on three occasions.  She also served as team captain and was named MVP at the Piedmont Tournament in 2008.  She also competed in the WPSL, a women's semi-professional soccer league, during the summer of 2008 with the Maine Tide.

Anderson brings a local flavor to the staff, having played at West Hall High School, where she was an All-Conference performer.  She graduated in 2006 and has spent the last four years at Brenau, where she helped lead the Golden Tigers to the conference playoffs in three of the four seasons.

"I have a real passion for the game of soccer and would like to pursue a career in coaching," said Anderson upon her hiring.  "I am very excited about this opportunity and can't wait to get started with the transition from player to coach.  I want to learn everything I can from Coach Lochstampfor and help this team move to the highest level possible."

Coach Mike Lochstampfor had this to say about his new assistant, "I'm pleased to welcome Marilyn to our staff and look forward to working with her.  She has proven herself over the last four years as a standout soccer player and will undoubtedly make a similar impact as an assistant coach with our program.  Marilyn is passionate and knowledgeable about soccer and I am certain she will be outstanding in her new role!"

Gainesville, Ga - Janay Hunt, a Birmingham News All-State Honorable Mention selection from Bob Jones High School in Madison, AL, has signed a letter of intent to continue her soccer career at Brenau University.  Hunt was named Most Improved Player in her junior season and Best Defensive Player during her senior year, playing for Coach Patrick Jacklin.  She is also a candidate for The Huntsville Times All Metro Team that will be announced in two weeks.

She played competitive Division 1 Club soccer for two years, one with the Huntsville Soccer Club Samba, coached by Eusebio Samuel and the other with United Soccer Club, coached by Steven Van Horn.  Janay was also selected to the Alabama Olympic Development Team.  

" Janay is a great addition to our program as she brings tremendous speed and quickness to our defense. She will be called on to mark some of the faster forwards we will face this season and I'm confident Janay will  be up to the challenge. I'm excited that she has made the decision to attend Brenau University and play for the Golden Tigers this fall!" said Coach Mike Lochstampfor.

Gainesville, Ga- Brenau soccer coach Mike Lochstampfor has announced the addition of Rachel Zarach, Striker/Midfielder from North Cobb High School, to the Tigers roster for the Fall of 2010.  Zarach scored 28 goals in her high school career, which is the 12th highest in school history.  She was a four-year starter on the varsity team and was named  Team Captain and Most Valuable Player on this year's team which was coached by Jesse Bowles.

Gainesville, Ga- Soccer coach Mike Lochstampfor has announced the signing of Hannah Norwood, a senior at Grayson High School.  Norwood was a member of the 2007 5A State Championship team and has been a varsity starter throughout her high school career.  She also competed with the Bluesprings College Experience Soccer Club for four years.

Hannah was selected as a Scholar Athlete during her freshman and sophomore years and has been taking honors classes at Grayson with plans to major in Education at Brenau.

"Hannah is a tremendous  addition to our program.  She has the ability and experience to step in this fall, most likely in a defensive role, and contribute immediately.  Hannah is a quality player and person with a great work ethic and attitude and I look forward to the opportunity to coach her as the newest member of the Brenau University soccer team!" said Coach Lochstampfor.