Lukas Petersen
Lukas Petersen(802) 373-3691 |
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A native of Burlington, Vt., Petersen made the move to Austria, Europe to play professional soccer for SC Neusiedl am See 1919 in 2012 before making the jump to another club, ASK Mannersdorf. Petersen worked his way to a starting position and enjoyed a two-year stint with the club. While in Austria Lukas also spent a year as a youth coach for SC Neusiedl am See, facilitating the development of players who will later become candidates for the professional club team.
Petersen earned his bachelor’s degree in Sociology and minored in European Studies while at Hobart and William Smith. Lukas currently holds a USSF E License.
Professional Soccer PlayerASK Mannersdorf—Mannersdorf am Leithagebirge, Austria 6/2013 – 6/2015 Fulfilled contract presented by ASK Mannersdorf. Participated in all required aspects of the agreed contract including vigorous training sessions, strength trainings, matches and multiple team events. SC Neusidl am See 1919—Neusiedl am See, Austria 6/2012 – 6/2013 Fulfilled contract presented by SC Neusiedl am See. Took part in vigorous daily practice, refining skills in passing, shooting, quickness, and team tactics. Participated in all team events. Youth Coach SC Neusiedl am See 1919—Neusiedl am See, Austria 6/2013 – 6/2014 Responsible for developing young players, some of whom become candidates for the professional club team and sign contracts when they grow older. Demonstrated ability to plan youth soccer tournaments including logistics, scheduling, and transportation. Weekly contact with parents and players. Youth Coach Nordic Spirit Soccer Club-Essex, Vermont 6/2008 – 6/2010 Successfully taught basic soccer skills and team building to beginning youth soccer players. Effectively communicated with parents on a weekly biases around scheduling, tournaments and skill development. SOCCER ACHIEVEMENTS Professional: Was a regular starter for ASK Mannersdorf Made team of the week twice while playing for ASK Mannersdorf Scored three goals while playing With SC Neusiedl am See 1919 Hobart College: Liberty League Honorable Mention 2010 Liberty League Defensive Performer of the week 9/19/2011 ECAC Division III Upstate Region Defensive Player of the Week, 10/26/2011 2011 2nd Team All Liberty League 2011 Capital One Academic All-District Men’s Soccer Team (District III) University of Vermont: America East Men’s Soccer Rookie of the Week, November 2, 2008 America East 2008 Fall Academic Honor Roll America East 2009 Fall Academic Honor Roll High School/Club Level: NVAC All Metro 1st Team, 2006 NSCA All State, 2006 Burlington Free Press 1st Team All State, 2007 NVAC All Metro 1st Team, 2007 NSCA All State Team, 2007 MVP, Lions Twin State Soccer Cup Vermont-New Hampshire, 2008 Olympic Development Call Back Camp, 2007, 2008 Super Y-League ODP National Camp, 2005, 2007, 2008 |