Men's Soccer 9/7/2020 2:08:00 PM Lauren Chelsea Kreda

Alumni Spotlight: Joey Sanchez

On September 9th Jacksonville Men's Soccer will begin their Alumni Spotlight series with former Dolphin Joey Sanchez '09, '10. Sanchez suited up for Jacksonville from 2005-2010 as a goalkeeper and currently serves as the Director of Corporate Engagement for Houston Exponential. Sanchez is tasked with connecting the corporate community to the tech ecosystem of Houston. As a native to Sugar Land, Texas, Joey is passionate about the Houston region and currently calls Downtown Houston his home with wife and two kids.

Why JU? I picked JU for the opportunity to play in the NCAA D1 college soccer tournament. Being located in sunny Jacksonville Florida was a huge plus!

How did JU Men's Soccer prepare you for your career? Goal setting and team work are pivotal for any career. We set our sites on winning the ASUN championship in order to get an automatic birth to the NCAA Tournament. It took team work and dedication to achieve our goals.

What's your favorite JU Men's Soccer memory? JU vs Louisville in the 1st round of the NCAA Tournament. A freezing cold game, 17 degrees outside in Louisville Kentucky, so cold the water bottles froze. Going into half time, we were down 2-1 at half time. We tied the game 3-3 in the second half and scored the game-winning goal in the first 2 minutes into overtime! https://gocards.com/sports/mens-soccer/stats/2008/jacksonville/boxscore/6030

Best piece of advice you have ever received? Life is like a roller coaster, it has its ups and downs. Don't be scared. Make sure to enjoy the ride.

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