An outstanding athlete at Middletown High School, excelling in soccer, track and field, Sheri won three state discus titles; was a two-time Frederick News-Post Female Soccer Player of the Year; and was a Maryland All-State soccer honoree in 1990, 1991, and 1992. She then played soccer for four years at the nationally ranked University of Connecticut. After her college career, Sheri played semi-pro/professional soccer and in 1997 helped England’s Wembley FC (England) reach the FA Cup final. A member of the U.S. Youth Soccer Olympic Development coaching staff from 1999 to 2002, she also was an assistant coach at Division I Ohio University, Ball State, and Iowa, before serving as head women’s soccer coach at Marist in 2003–2004. . Sheri is a national expert in the field of coaching philosophy. Outstanding Athlete, Soccer Coach, and Author