FORT LEE, Va. (Dec. 10, 2015) -- It was a big event at Lynchburg College campus, and a big deal for Capt. Erin Johnson, chief of the Physical Therapy department at Kenner Army Health Clinic.
She was honored during recent homecoming festivities on campus as an inductee into the school's Sports Hall of Fame. Johnson is one of two individuals from the last 10 years to be inducted for soccer.
A 2004 graduate, Johnson was selected by a nominating committee and then voting from all of the college's coaches, the Board of Directors and the Alumni Board.
She has been a soccer enthusiast and player since age 5.
"My brother got all of the natural athletic ability in the family and I was just clumsy and uncoordinated. But I found out you can go a long way with work ethic," said Johnson.
A 3-time soccer captain, she earned first-team All-American honors as the No. 1 goalkeeper in the country, as well as athlete of the year, scholar of the year and regional player of the year for having an unscored-upon season. Johnson also led her team to win the regional championship two years in a row as well as making it to the Elite 8 of the national tournament.
"You never really find out what the word team means until you're a part of one with heart. You have a leader who can make you believe in something, and you can watch those pieces build into something great," Johnson said.
The Army captain holds three records at Lynchburg College for shutouts, save percentage and saves during three years of playing on the team.
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