Word: soccer
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Team captain John Sanacore described RiCapito as "dedicated, cool and disciplined." Walter Diaz, another teammate, said, "Frank's very steady. He's a very secure player." In three weeks, RiCapito, the lone freshman on the varsity soccer team, has earned the admiration of teammates and fans, as well as a starting position. And he never stops moving, never stops playing...
RiCapito is the first to admit that he has a lot to learn. He described the transition between high school and college soccer as "traumatic," adding, "The pace is much quicker here, and I've been taken by surprise. I hope I'll pick up a little bit." Chances are he will. Sanacore said he is "very 'coachable.' He's always intense on the field...
Courted by such soccer powers as Brown and Indiana, RiCapito, who hails from Bloomington, Ind., chose Harvard "for the education, not the sport." He said he remembers "trembling" during the first few workouts, though he didn't realize for several days that he was the only freshman on the squad...
...soccer at UMass...
...soccer at UMass...