Thanksgiving dinner 2009 at the home of Virginia's men's head soccer coach George Gelnovatch was a family affair: A soccer family affair with over 50 people.
Team coaches, their families and the Cavalier men's soccer team gorged themselves on turkey and all the trimmings. Thanksgiving was not front and center in the minds of all those who went back for a second helping of stuffing or sweet potatoes. Instead, it was the chance to win the NCAA men's soccer tournament that had everyone huddled at Coach Gelnovatch's Charlottesville home.
Meeting with Sue Ryan is like meeting your best friend’s mom.
You have heard so much about her that you want to make sure to make a good first impression. You find yourself nervous, but excited and comfortable all at the same time. It’s almost like she’s your big sister, but she’s not.
Sue Ryan is the Head Women’s Soccer Coach at Stony Brook University, but when you ask her she says that she’s a “teacher” first. “I teach and mentor these girls about a lot of things, “ says Coach Ryan, as she went on a list that included relationships, boys, school, studying, oh and playing soccer.
Thanksgiving dinner 2009 at the home of Virginia's men's head soccer coach George Gelnovatch was a family affair: A soccer family affair with over 50 people. 
Meeting with Sue Ryan is like meeting your best friend’s mom.