Gotham Candidate Forum: Division 9
Players in Division 9 will be voting for Spring 2020 Captains and Team All Stars. The election will be held from December 8, 2019 at noon through 5 PM on December 11, 2019. If you play in Division 9 and have and do not receive a ballot after 1 PM on December 8, please e-mail [email protected]
Below, please find the profiles for all Captain Candidates for Division 9. The profiles are maintained in random order:
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- Anriu Thomas — After experiencing my first season this year as captain, I’ve grown fond of the role. It definitely is not always easy, but it is rewarding putting together a team and working together to have a successful season.
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- Amy Santiago — I enjoy being a captain. My goal has always been to bring fun and diversity to my teams and division. I would love the opportunity to continue that mission.
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- Eric Eichenholtz — Hey Division 9! I would be honored if you’d vote for me for Captain for the Spring season. I’ve had the privilege of being a Captain several times and have loved every minute of it! I work hard to pick the best players available based on volleyball skills and teamwork. My goal is always to build good, diverse teams that can compete, are low drama and also have fun. I love working with my fellow Captains to create a friendly, social Division. I want to make sure that everyone on my team and in the Division feels a part of our community.
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- Alandy Bautista — To be a Captain is like carrying a burning torch. It’s an action to carry out by one person to illuminate the spirit of the team. I will dedicate my whole self & my love for the sports. I will use my voice to uplift, empower & educate the players the core values of volleyball such as sportsmanship, skills, teamwork & camaraderie. It will be my greatest honor & duty to hold this torch high enough so that all the players will feel & see its light. To my dearest Division 9 Family, I’m again running as Captain for Spring 2020.
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- Jonathan Liao — My mission is to bring great people together and create an environment for lighthearted fun, personal development, and lasting relationships. This will be my 26th season of Gotham and I hope to draw from past experiences (good and bad) to make this the best possible experience for our team.
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- Angel Bellon — I’ve been captain several times when I was in D10 and would love to be captain now that I’m in D9. I believe in learning and growing our skills, having fun and building close relationships within my team and with other teams. Vote for me!
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- Peter DeCaro — Yasss! Thank you lovely friends for considering me! I’ve captained several times before and really enjoyed it. Aside from striving to win and play the best we can, my goal is for each team member to finish each game feeling better than the start. Importantly, I want our team to have fun together (yay!) and with other Gotham members. And win (haha!)! xoxo
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- Felipe Nascimento — I want to build a stronger sense of community in Gotham on and off the court. So many members of our LGBTQ community suffer from depression. As a captain I will stand with my teammates and let them know that they are not alone when facing any obstacles. Also, this past summer, as a captain I helped bring my team to win Gold. I grew up playing volleyball in my home country Brazil. I love volleyball and it would be amazing to be a captain again.
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- Patrick Callahan — I like that as captain, I can bring together a mix of people – returners and new players – and see friendships form. Also, if you’re looking to de-clutter your life, I haven’t won a medal in a while, so no need to worry about where to display your medal in your tiny NYC apartment.
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- Chris Ng — Hey, I have been with Gotham for 5 years. Being a captain, sometimes could be a difficult job but I love dealing with people. The most important thing is I love to play volleyball and would love to be more involved with Gotham again. Please vote for me!! 🙂
