As team captain of the girl’s soccer team, Eva Whitmyer brings years of knowledge and experience to the team, leaving a lasting impact on her teammates.
Whitmyer is playing goalie for her last year as a Panther. Her hard work and dedication have led her up to this moment. Though after this season, she will not be done. She will move on to play college soccer and continue her journey.
Whitmyer’s greatest inspiration is her dad, who inspired her to begin playing soccer.
“My dad played soccer, so I wanted to as well,” Whitmyer said.
Her early love for the game has evolved into playing at an elite level. Her skills have been developed over years of club and high school competition. Whitmyer credits her progression to coaches who pushed her to be the best player she can be.
“My club coaches have motivated me and driven me to become a better player,” Whitmyer said. “They always expect the highest from me.”
Girl’s varsity head coach Habib Diatta has had the same expectations for guiding her leadership.
“She brings talent, experience, and leadership,” Diatta said. “Great players make everyone around them play better. She does that.”
Whitmyer’s teammates agree.
“She helps you on and off the field, makes me a better player, and helps us win games,”
teammate Gwen Carpenter said.
Juggling soccer, academics and a job has taught Whitmyer valuable skills.
“Playing a sport has helped me learn to organize my commitments,” Whitmyer said. “I have a really busy schedule and I have to figure out how to do homework and have a job around that.”
Her development in that respect has also influenced her role on the team.
“I’ve learned to better communicate with members of my team,” Whitmyer said. “It’s helped me improve as a player and a teammate.”
Coach Diatta is looking forward to her step up as a soccer player, and believes she is well ready.
“She stepped in as a leader and shared that with all the other players,” Coach Diatta said. “She’s ready for big-time soccer at the next level.”
As soccer continues to be her main focus, she has other goals too.
“When I’m older, I hope to make an impact in the world of public policy,” Whitmyer said.
Whitmyer has learned there are more important things to her than scoring goals and winning.
For 2026, she is enrolled at American University in Washington, D.C to play Division I soccer. Beginning next fall, she will walk on the field for the Eagles. This will bring a new environment and experience, and Whitmyer is excited for the opportunity.
“I’m really excited to meet my new teammates,” Whitmeyer said. “I’m excited to live in D.C., which I think will be a cool experience.”
