Dear Athletes, Staff, Families and Community,

Welcome to Lexington! We are thrilled to have you join us in the best of Deaf athletic competition! The timing couldn’t be better as we celebrate with our local home teams, New York Liberty, New York Mets, and New York Yankees winning seasons. We wish to extend a warm welcome to the athletes and coaches from American, Atlanta Area, Pennsylvania, Western Pennsylvania, New York-Fanwood, Marie Philip & Walden, and Ohio.

As an alumni and High School Athlete, it has been wonderful to be back “home” at Lexington. I am looking forward to Lexington hosting this wonderful tradition. We are certain you will enjoy spending a three-day weekend filled with competition, sportsmanship, camaraderie and most importantly: fun.

The Eastern Schools for the Deaf Athletic Association (ESDAA), established in 1927, is the oldest Deaf High School Athletic Association in the United States. Lexington was one of the founding members along with American, Fanwood, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, St. Joseph’s, and Virginia.

We are proud to have been a part of this almost century old organization for interscholastic competition. At Lexington, our core values are represented by the acronym SOAR - Safe, Open-minded, Accountable, and Respectful. In the spirit of SOAR, Enjoy the weekend with us and best wishes to all!

Seth Bravin,
Interim CEO/Superintendent

Dear Students, Alumni, Families, and Guests,

On behalf of the entire Lexington community, it is my pleasure as your principal and a proud alumnus of this wonderful school, to welcome you to our school for this year’s ESDAA soccer tournament. We are thrilled to host and to celebrate the spirit of competition, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Lexington has a proud history of fostering a love for sports, and we are excited to continue that tradition with this tournament. As you step onto the fields, you’ll become a part of the rich tradition that makes this event special. The fields are ready and our community is eager to cheer you all on!

To all of the players, we wish you a great tournament. Play with passion, respect your opponents, and enjoy the camaraderie that sports bring. This is your time to shine, and we hope you make the most of every moment on the field.

To our coaches, supporters and volunteers, thank you for your dedication and encouragement. Your commitment makes these experiences possible, and we’re grateful to have you here with us. Thank you Nicolas, our Athletic Coordinator for all of his hard work!

Once again, welcome to Lexington, and let’s make this a tournament to remember! May the best team win, but more importantly, may everyone leave with great memories and new friendships.

Good luck and have fun!

Lisa Meyer,
Upper School Principal

Dear ESDAA Division 1 Soccer Participants,

On behalf of Lexington School for the Deaf, we are proud and honored to welcome you to this year's ESDAA Division 1 Soccer Tournament. It is truly a privilege to host such an outstanding event, bringing together talented athletes from across the region to celebrate our passion for soccer and the spirit of competition.

A special thank you to Atlanta Area School for the Deaf for joining us and completing our lineup as the 8th team. Your participation makes this tournament all the more exciting, and we are thrilled to have you here.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School and their athletic director, Gerard O'Riordan, for graciously allowing us to use their beautiful field for the tournament. Your generosity and support have been instrumental in making this event possible.

A huge thank you goes out to our wonderful community and the countless volunteers who have dedicated their time and effort to make this tournament a success. Your support behind the scenes, from organizing logistics to ensuring everything runs smoothly, has been invaluable.

and, of course we want to recognize our incredible talented student intern and graduating senior, Steven Fang, who designed the website, program book and all media contents for this event. Steven's skills and dedication is truly amazing, and we are fortunate to have him on our team.

We are looking forward to an exciting weekend filled with great sportsmanship, teamwork, and memorable moments. Best of luck to all teams, and may this tournament be a rewarding experience for everyone involved!

Nicolas Tegni,
Athletic Director