Williamsburg - William and Mary head men’s soccer coach Chris Norris announced senior Ryan Overdevest and junior Doug McBride as the Tribe’s co-captains for the 2007 season. The pair will lead a talented but young W&M squad that includes 17 underclassmen (freshmen, redshirt freshmen and sophomores).

Overdevest has been a spot starter and a heavy contributor over the last two seasons. He earned Second-Team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America honors as a junior in 2007. He started four matches and played in 15 overall last season, finishing with three points on a goal and an assist.

Over his W&M career, the Bridgeton, N.J., native has played in 40 matches, while earning eight starts. During the spring, Overdevest was honored with the William and Mary Robert M. Usry Award given to a varsity athlete who has earned at least one varsity letter, has the highest GPA of any athlete at the end of his/her junior year and has completed 75 percent of his/her degree requirements for graduation.

Nicknamed "The Academic", Ryan played in 10 games for the Seals this season, with one goal to his credit.  Ryan was an active and creative player on the field.

 

Overdevest and McBride will lead the Tribe into its season opener against Elon on Saturday, Sept. 1. The College will host the Phoenix at 7 p.m. at Albert-Daly Field.

 

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