WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – William & Mary men's soccer coach Chris Norris announced the signing of four new student-athletes on National Signing Day Wednesday. Ricardo Acosta, Daniel McBride, Tanner Shane, and Reeves Trott, all will join the Tribe for the 2016 season.
 
"We are very pleased to announce the addition of these four young men.  While we do not graduate many seniors, we do have a few key areas we want to strengthen and each of these student-athletes fits a very specific need.  They have all proven themselves on and off the playing field and will be great additions to our program, campus and the greater Williamsburg community."
 
Ricardo Acosta, Defender/Midfielder, Stafford, Va./Brooke Point
HIGH SCHOOL
About to start his senior season at Brooke Point High School in Northern Virginia after playing two seasons there, and a season at Franklin High School as a freshman … Earned El Paso Independent School District Boys Soccer Co-Freshman of the Year in 2013 … Played his club soccer with the Arlington Impact Red 97 where he's helped his team to the No. 2 ranking in the nation for 2014-15 season … In 2015, he helped his club team to the US Youth Soccer National Championship, and the Youth Soccer National League Blue Division Championship … During the 2014 season he helped Arlington Impact Red 97 to the US Soccer National League Blue Division third place finish, Region I Premier League runner up finish, and a Virginia Youth Soccer State Runner up finish … In 2013 he helped the squad to a Virginia State Championship … In the classroom, he is a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, won the 2014 President's Silver Volunteer Service Award for more than 175 hours of community service … He is also ranked in the top 2-percent of his class throughout his entire high school career.
 
PERSONAL
Son of Hector and Carol Acosta … Plans on majoring in process management and consulting at the College … Was born in Heidelberg, Germany … Enjoys playing sports, watching soccer, football, and basketball, hanging out with friends, and listening to music in his spare time.
 
Norris on Acosta
"Ricardo comes to us from the very successful Arlington Soccer Association.  He is an all-action, attacking outside back.  Ricardo is right-footed, but is very capable of playing on either side.  He is clean technically and confident in possession.  Ricardo excels when given the freedom to get forward early and often.  In addition, he is a responsible and talented defender.  He possesses the quickness, endurance and strength to deal with dangerous attacking players.  He also exhibits a high soccer IQ, anticipating well and positioning himself to intercept passes and provide cover and balance.  Ricardo will likely compete for time right away on either side of our back four." 
 
Daniel McBride, 6-3, 180, Goalkeeper, Lincolnton, N.C./Lincolnton
HIGH SCHOOL
Was a four-year varsity player and three year starter at Lincolnton High School in North Carolina … Becomes the first-ever Division I Soccer signee in his high school's history … In 2014 and 2015 was tabbed an All-Conference and All-Region Southern District 7 2A team member … 2016 Southern District 7 2A Defensive Player of the Year… Named his team's MVP following his senior season … Earned a spot as the goalkeeper in the Powerade State Games …  Posted a 43-18-6 overall record during his high school career in goal … Helped his high school to the third round of the playoffs in 2013 and 2014, before a second round berth in 2015 … Was a team captain in 2015 … Played his club soccer for the Lincolnton Rec League for five seasons, before moving on to the Gaston United Club for a season, and the Carolina Rapids for two years … In the classroom, he is the President of the Chess Club, a member of the Interact Club, Project Unify Club, and DECA.
 
PERSONAL
Son of Daniel and Kristie McBride … Plans to major in chemistry at W&M … Enjoys fitness, cheering on his favorite pro sports teams (Chelsea, Oakland Raiders, and Real Madrid), anything to do with science, and practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in his spare time.
 
Norris on McBride
"Daniel joins us from the Carolina Rapids Soccer Club.  He is a big, brave, athletic goalkeeper.  We first saw Daniel at our ID camp.  He immediately impressed us with his rare combination of size, length, agility and explosiveness.  In addition, Daniel is fearless and very tough.  The more we watched him in the recruiting process, the more it became apparent that he is singularly focused in his efforts to keep the ball out of the net.  Daniel definitely brings a unique skillset to our goalkeeping corps.  How quickly he adjusts to the demands of the college game will determine where he fits in his first year."
 
Tanner Shane, 6-2, 190, Defender, Macungie Pa./Moravian Academy
HIGH SCHOOL
Three sport athlete at Moravian Academy in Pennsylvania playing soccer, baseball, and swimming … Four year varsity player on the men's soccer team … Helped the team to a state championship as a junior … Earned All-Colonial League First-Team as a junior and a senior … Tabbed to the all-state team as a senior … Named a Regional All-American Selection as a senior as well … Played his club soccer for the U16 Philadelphia Union following his sophomore season … A member of the ODP State team for six seasons … Played for the Lehigh Valley United, helping them to six state championships, two regional championships, and two national final eight appearances ... A standout baseball pitcher, led his team in strikeouts, had the lowest ERA and fewest walks as a junior … In the pool, he was a District XI qualifier in the 100 fly, 200 IM, 100 free, and 50 free throughout his high school career … In the classroom, is a member of the Model UN, Student Board of Advancement, and is in the Ping Pong Club. 
 
PERSONAL
Son of Gregory and Nancy Shane … Plans on pursing a pre-med course of study at the College … Dad played baseball at Dickinson College in Pennsylvania … Enjoys playing ping pong, hanging out with friends, hiking, working out, reading, and watching Netflix in his spare time.  
 
Norris on Shane
"Tanner has been a standout performer with the highly successful Lehigh Valley United team.  He is a big, strong, ball-playing central defender.  Tanner is versatile, having played a number of different roles as a youth player.  He possesses good feet and a wide range of passing.  Tanner is also a good 1v1 defender.  He is robust in duels, both on the ground and in the air.  We feel confident he will be ready for the physical demands of college soccer immediately.  While we return all of our central defenders, we expect Tanner to compete right away for playing time."
 
Reeves Trott, 6-3, 175, Midfielder/Defender, Williamsburg, Va./Lafayette
HIGH SCHOOL
Is about to start his fourth year of varsity soccer at nearby Lafayette High School in Williamsburg … As a freshman was named First-Team All-District, while garnering Second Team All-Region ... Tabbed as an a First-Team All-Conference, All-Region, and All-State teams each of the last two seasons … Earned Virginia Gazette and Daily Press Player of the Year honors as a sophomore … Enters his senior season as a back-to-back reigning Conference Player of the Year … Has already scored 65 goals, and added 71 assists for 201 points in his high school career … Played his club soccer with the Virginia Legacy, where he is a captain … Helped the Legacy to the Virginia State Cup and a Region I Semifinal appearance … Been a member of the Virginia State ODP '97 for two seasons, while he also played in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) for Legacy 76 in 2014 … In the classroom he is a member of the National Science Honor Society, National Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta, and National Spanish Honors Society.
 
PERSONAL
Son of David and Jill Trott … Plans on majoring in computer science at the College … His brother, Emery, played college soccer at Haverford College in Pennsylvania … His mother, Jill, also attended the College and is a member of the class of 1988 … Enjoys playing soccer, basketball, ping pong, solving the Rubik's Cube, and hanging out with friends during his spare time.
 
Norris on Trott:
"Reeves is a local product, having developed his game with the Virginia Legacy Soccer Club.  He has a very high soccer IQ, which includes a creative element.  In addition, Reeves is very sound technically.  He is capable of playing anywhere through the spine of the team, although he is best when able to express his creativity.  He has scored and provided goals at all levels and we feel that will translate to the college game.