Distinguished Club Members

BRENTWOOD SOCCER CLUB

Violette Smith

Club President

LIJSL Hall of Fame

Prologue

Violette Smith has served as Brentwood Youth Soccer Club for over 20 years with distinction. Her commitment to the Brentwood Youth Soccer Club has been nothing short of extraordinary. Her visionary leadership has not only shaped the club into a thriving soccer community but has also left an indelible mark on the lives of countless young athletes. Through her steadfast dedication, Violette has transformed the Brentwood Youth Soccer Club into a place where passion for the sport meets a nurturing environment for personal growth. What sets Violette apart is her unwavering commitment to the Brentwood Community. Beyond the soccer field, she goes above and beyond to foster a sense of unity and comradery. Her initiatives extend far beyond the realm of sports, creating a positive impact on the broader community.

Violette's leadership style is characterized by inclusivity, innovation, and genuine love for the sport. She has not only built a soccer club but a tight-knit family where every member feels valued and supported. Her ability to inspire both players and volunteers alike speaks volumes about her character and the positive influence she has had on the Brentwood Youth Soccer Club.

Although running a club isn't enough, she always finds time to volunteer her own time at the LIJSL League office before, during and after registration time. Stamping passes, processing rosters, and staying until everything was completed. For years, she would help prepare coach's packets, along with whatever was asked of her at the league office. She always did it unconditionally and with a smile.

Violette Smith's impact to the soccer community is truly deserving of this esteemed honor.

Frantz ST. lot

Technical Director

LISP Hall of Fame

Prologue

Frantz St. Lot started his amateur career player for the Haitian youth team. Frantz attended college for East Stroudsburg State in Pennsylvania, where he netted 10 goals in 1973.

Frantz started his professional career with the Rhode Island Oceaneers of the ASL for the 1975 and 1976 seasons. In 1977, he signed as a free agent with the Tampa Bay Rowdies of the North American Soccer League appearing in only a handful of games. During the offseason he played in seven indoor games for Tampa Bay. Under new coach Gordon Jago his role was greatly expanded during the 1978 season as he appeared in 22 of 30 regular season matches and all but one of the Rowdies playoff games. He was a starter in Soccer Bowl '78 but gave way to Mirandinha in the 57th minute due to an injury.

During the offseason he was traded to the Memphis Rogues, per his request, because of an ongoing salary dispute. He was believed to be the lowest paid regular player on the squad during that 1978 season. He played in 12 games for the Rogues in 1979 and during the league’s first fully sanctioned indoor season (1979–80) he helped Memphis reach the finals. In 1980, he moved west to join the Los Angeles Aztecs.

After that season his career shifted to indoors. He spent three seasons with the New York Arrows of the Major Indoor Soccer League. While with New York he won two MISL titles and scored the series clinching goal during the 1981-82 finals. In 1983-84 he played for the Phoenix Pride and had his best season statistically notching 13 goals and 12 assists. He closed out his playing career with the New York Express.

Since 2001, Frantz St. Lot has been an assistant coach for the New York Institute of Technology men's team. He also serves as the director of coaching for the Brentwood Youth Soccer Club (NY) and is a member of the Samba 360 advisory board, which aids disadvantaged children through the collection and distribution of donated sports equipment.