Christian's Video
161 days ago
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Kevin Dennis
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Christian's Story
154 days ago
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Staff
During the last game of the 2011 season, Christian Metzler left his post between the pipes to take a penalty kick. The ball sailed into the back of the net to cap off his senior season with a victory. For this team, a victory was not rare, but this goal was different from the others as their top ranked goalkeeper used his prosthetic leg to score the point. Christian was born with only one leg, but it has never slowed him down. As one of the top 10 goal keepers in the state, Christian has lead
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If You Think You Can...
163 days ago
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Alan Metzler
When Christian was born, my wife Katy and I taught him to believe
and live by one simple philosophy: “If you think you can, you will.” That’s
been his mindset in everything he takes on, especially soccer. From his first
touch as a four-year old in the Hampton YMCA soccer league to his final touch
as a John Paul HS senior, Christian has inspired admiration and introspection;
admiration of the perseverance it takes to overcome apparently insurmountable
odds, and int
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Nomination Story
207 days ago
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Henry LaMontagne
Christian is an inspirational team leader as exemplified by his teammates having elected him Captain of the varsity soccer team (both junior & senior years), as well as Captain of the JV basketball team. Last season Christian led his basketball team to a 14-0 record; he is currently ranked among the top 10 Goalkeepers in the State, and is ranked third in Virginia in saves-per-game. He has also served as the starting Keeper on a top 10 select soccer team, successfully juggling that demanding sch
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News and Messenger Article
142 days ago
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Christian Metzler
An article was run in the paper about my story and the Inspireum Soccer Awards. I hope you enjoy! http://www2.insidenova.com/sports/2011/dec/27/john-paul-greats-metzler-national-award-ar-1571365/
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