b'From Ellesmere to the USA:Football success for Sarangapany2019 was a great year for Ellesmere College student Sarangapany Pagadala as he gained a fabulous set of A level results in Maths, Economics and Business, and achieved a scholarship to a university in the USA.Sarangapany joined the Ellesmere College Football Academy in 2017 with International House Manchester (IHM), moving from his home country of India to pursue his dream. Working incredibly hard in every session, his commitment led to him being one of the Academys strongest players. He has always clearly understood that his coaches feedback plus what he learnt from his teammates, was making him a better player.During his time at IHM Sarangapany won a number of awards for his performance and effort. He was awarded Player of the Month as well as an end of season award. In short, he was a key member of the squad for two years.Whilst with IHM, Sarangapany attended a trial day with Soccer Assist, an organisation dedicated to providing players opportunities to study and play soccer for a US college or university whilst receiving a scholarship. This particularly suited Sarangapany, being both a good A level student and committed to his football. After working with Tyrelle from Soccer Assist he soon received a number of offers from good US universities.Sarangapany has recently finished his first semester with Monroe College and has had a really successful start to his time in the USA. With 36 players on the roster at the college, he has featured in the first team and was one of the 24 squad members selected to travel to Tyler in Texas for the NJCAA National Championship Tournament. With a fantastic unbeaten record, Sarangapany and his team brought home the title for Monroe College for the first time in the teams history, a fantastic achievement.Everyone at IHM and Ellesmere College wishes Sarangapany well for the next semester, when he will be returning to Monroe College to continue his winning ways. He will then possibly look to transfer in the new term for further football experience and development.Mick Brennan, IHM Director of football said, This is just a fantastic success story for Saranga. He was always one of the stand out players on the IHM Ellesmere programme with his determination, drive and commitment. He was one of those players that just knew he could achieve, and as a coach you just want to help a player with drive and attitude like that as much as you can. Im delighted with the progress hes made; it was a tough move to go to the US and I know from talking with him right at the start it wasnt always easy. However, Saranga has the commitment to push on through and work hard. Winning the Championship is something he will always remember and something that he really deserves. Hes a shining example of how having the right attitude drive and commitment, as well as skills can take a player a long way.Ellesmere College Newsletter Lent Term 202019'