SIMA has 15 sign National Letters of Intent at MVA Signing Day

By SIMA, 05/02/19, 3:30PM EDT

Yesterday, Montverde Academy had a record 37 student-athletes sign National Letters of Intent (NLI) as they committed to continue their athletic career collegiately. MVA also saw six students awarded for earning top academic scholarships to top colleges. Out of the record number of signees, 15 were SIMA student-athletes.

“On signing day, we celebrate the last phase of the MVA and SIMA process, honoring the hard work and dedication of our student athletes resulting in an opportunity at the next level,” said SIMA Director and Head Coach Mike Potempa. “From directors and coaches to administrators and staff, the entire SIMA family is proud of the effort, determination, and resilience that these student-athletes have shown throughout their time with us. We are thrilled to be celebrating this great achievement with them and their families today and wish them much success in their future endeavors in the classroom and on the field of competition. We are confident that this group of seniors will continue our tradition of success at the collegiate level, and although we are saddened that they will no longer be with us, we know they will continue to live the values and lessons they’ve learned through academics and sport here at Montverde Academy and SIMA for the rest of their lives.”

Below is a list of all SIMA student-athletes that signed their NLI this morning along with their college, hometown, and position.

Bleno Cruz

Marshall University (NCAA DI)

Hometown: Recife, Brazil

Position: Forward

Joao Pedro Souza

Marshall University (NCAA DI)

Hometown: Cuiaba, Brazil

Position: Midfielder

Joao Gallo Lima

University of Charleston, West Virginia (NCAA DII)

Hometown: Campinas, Brazil