It is very difficult for me to believe that it has been over 10 days since I made my inaugural post to the Iowa Lakes Soccer Blog! Time simply seems to slip away when you are so busy and having so much fun. As I look over the past 10 days, it doesn't seem like a whole lot has happened...but, it definitely has!
I'm finally getting some furniture in my office, getting our soccer stationary printed...heck, I even have business cards already! There are so many things that have happened the past 10 days that it seems like a really incredible dream.
I've been in more newspapers and on more radio broadcasts in the past 10 days than I ever dreamed of..that's for sure.
The most exciting news of it all though is on the recruiting trail. First, I do want to preface this with saying that I have not officially started my recruting process yet because I am busy getting things in place to do a really good job of recruiting. But, with that being said, we have received 8 verbal commitments on the men's side and one verbal commitment on the women's side! That is very exciting.
Lastly, I just want to take the time to thank all the staff, faculty, students, and community members for making me feel at home in the Iowa Lakes Region! I can't tell you how important that has been to me. THANK YOU!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Iowa Lakes Soccer Preparing for 2009 Season
One week! I have been Head Soccer Coach at Iowa Lakes officially for one entire week as of today. It has been a great week! There is definitely a lot of excitement throughout the Iowa Lakes Community College as well as the Spencer Community about the idea of college soccer being here. It is a great opportunity!
The only difficult part of beginning this great opportunity was having to leave my former players who I care so much about and leaving the wonderful friends that I made in Mitchell, SD. I'm not sure the players or my friends will ever know how much it hurt to have to leave them. But, they will always be a part of my life and I will cherish the many memories that we built together. Plus...they all have a really cool place to come visit me now and hang out at the Lakes (Cully, Jonesy, and Dosh)!
There is so much to do and it seems that I can't get it done fast enough! I love coming to work every day now because there is just so much to do. Beginning a soccer program from scratch is so much fun...when you have a strong support system. Here at Iowa Lakes C.C. there is definitely a VERY STRONG support system and I am so thankful for that.
I am really looking forward to hitting the recruiting trail and working with the many coaches and players around the country. It will be a lot of fun. I will work hard to keep everyone posted using this new Iowa Lakes Soccer Blog...so stay in touch and watch Iowa Lakes Soccer as we "Make a Splash" or "Catch a Wave" (I haven't decided which slogan yet...feel free to send me your opinion) in 2009!
The only difficult part of beginning this great opportunity was having to leave my former players who I care so much about and leaving the wonderful friends that I made in Mitchell, SD. I'm not sure the players or my friends will ever know how much it hurt to have to leave them. But, they will always be a part of my life and I will cherish the many memories that we built together. Plus...they all have a really cool place to come visit me now and hang out at the Lakes (Cully, Jonesy, and Dosh)!
There is so much to do and it seems that I can't get it done fast enough! I love coming to work every day now because there is just so much to do. Beginning a soccer program from scratch is so much fun...when you have a strong support system. Here at Iowa Lakes C.C. there is definitely a VERY STRONG support system and I am so thankful for that.
I am really looking forward to hitting the recruiting trail and working with the many coaches and players around the country. It will be a lot of fun. I will work hard to keep everyone posted using this new Iowa Lakes Soccer Blog...so stay in touch and watch Iowa Lakes Soccer as we "Make a Splash" or "Catch a Wave" (I haven't decided which slogan yet...feel free to send me your opinion) in 2009!
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