Well, it is officially 2009 and the exciting times for Iowa Lakes Soccer has begun! I am beginning this blog post with the title "Welcome to America" because it is that time of year again...the time of year that the NSCAA National Coaches Convention takes place. This year it was in St. Louis and I was able to attend. Unfortunately, my good friend George Tsibanios was unable to attend. It is because of George that I started this blog with that title. It's a long story, but the last time I attended the convention with George...that was the quote of the weekend; therefore, every year just before the convention, I call George and tell him, "Welcome to America George!" He knows it is convention time when he receives that call from me.
But, the other reason that I wanted to include George T. on this blog is because we presently have three student-athletes because George and his son, Costa believe in what we are doing at Iowa Lakes to give student-athletes the opportunity to succeed in college. George and Costa are instrumental in changing many lives of student-athletes over the years...for the better.
We finally have student-athletes on campus and attending classes and study halls! It is very exciting! We have a great group of student-athletes here too that are laying the foundation for all the others who will be here in August.
Everything is beginning to fall in place for Iowa Lakes Soccer! So, I guess we can officially say to Iowa Lakes Soccer, "Welcome to America"!
