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 Scholarships 
Adam played soccer for 10 years with the Tonka United Club. For several years Adam and Gene also served as soccer referees, a great father-son activity. The Premier and Classic level teams that Adam played with from U14 through U18 levels regularly played in soccer tournaments around the U.S. and annually in the USA Cup in Blaine, one of the largest youth soccer tournaments in the world. Their Tonka United team was composed almost entirely of Minnetonka players and they achieved high levels of success. One of the highlights in Adam’s life was playing soccer for two weeks around the Kent, England hometown of his beloved coach Bill Jarrett, and with his best friends. It is most fitting for Adam’s scholarship to be given through the Tonka United soccer club to recipients that share the same qualities and love of the game as Adam. A 3-person team composed of Gene and 2 officials from the Tonka United Soccer Association selects the annual soccer scholarship recipient in late August. The $1000 scholarship must be used for college expenses. The scorecard used to select recipients rewards commitment, hard work, unselfishness, dedication to the game, and financial need. Past recipients have been star players that lead their teams, as well as over-achieving players that work hard and excel in their role. 
Presentation of the 2007 Adam Van’t Hof College Scholarship The family of Adam Van’t Hof and the Tonka United Soccer Association are proud to present the seventh annual Adam Van’t Hof Scholarship. This scholarship is given in memory of Adam Van’t Hof who died in May of 2000. Adam was a soccer player on Tonka United Premier and Classic teams, as well as a four-year Minnetonka High Soccer player. A Tonka United panel of 3 people judged candidates and selected the recipient of the $1000 college scholarship. This year’s Adam Van’t Hof Scholarship goes to Ian Newville, a 2007 graduate of Minnetonka High School. Ian’s accomplishments are outstanding: • He overcame hearing and learning disabilities to become a fine student, a talented athlete, and a highly respected member of our community. • Ian is active in school and church activities and provides special assistance to children with learning disabilities. • On the field ,Ian is recognized by his teammates for his quickness and toughness, and for his excellent defensive abilities. • Ian is also a true leader who energized his team through his actions and words of encouragement. As a result, Ian was elected captain of both his high school varsity soccer and track teams. • Ian was also named All-conference soccer player his junior and senior years. • Minnetonka teachers awarded Ian with the Student Recognition Award in both his junior and senior years. • Ian achieved a 3.27 GPA at Minnetonka High School and is now attending Buena Vista University. Ian’s determination, outstanding attitude and commitment, and remarkable work ethic make him an excellent recipient of the award. The Van’t Hof family and Tonka United are pleased to award the seventh annual Adam Van’t Hof Scholarship to Ian Newville. We applaud all the past recipients of the Adam Vant Hof Memorial Scholarship.
Thank you for your support of the Adam Vant Hof Memorial Fund. We hope you'll do so in the future as well. We also hope you can make the next Truckin' with Adam memorial celebration. Player Scholarship Criteria (PDF) Scholarship Application (PDF) Scholarship Application (MS Word) Scholarship Scorecard (PDF) |
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