A son’s letter…
The people who founded youth soccer, maintained it and now run it in the Waynesville-St.Robert area are numerous and otherwise unrecognized volunteers. Richland, Laquey, Dixon, and Crocker all owe a debt of gratitude to these people, for creating local interest in the sport and guiding them in the creation of their own [...]
There has been lots happening, I’ve had a hard time keeping up quite frankly although I also try to balance how much I put on the site. What do you think? Need more or have I found a good balance? While you ponder that question (share your thoughts here) here’s the latest:
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The Moore American offers a fine story about Tom Pecore, Coach at Putnam City North in Oklahoma City, OK. PNC graduates include Missouri State Bears Lance Parker (MSU 2008, Chivas USA) and Chad Johnson (2010)
“Five years ago I was a drill sergeant type,” Pecore said. “Inflexible. It was my way or the highway. We [...]
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has the Party Deck reserved for this evenings Home Opener between the Cardinal’s Major League team and their AA affiliate, the Springfield Cardinal’s. There are still a few seats available so if you’d like to sit in covered splendor (that’s right, it’s under the roof) call Sheila Boutwell, local [...]
I had a request to repost the Egg story with the start of the Spring season. I thought this video might offer another model to consider for all fans of the beautiful game.
Hat tip to Larry (and his sister) at simple thoughts of a complex mind, an award winning local blogger.
Summer 2008
June 25-July 2
Lake Country Soccer in cooperation with the Springfield Sister Cities Association and the Springfield/Greene County Park Board are planning to visit Tlaquepaque, Mexico for a sport and cultural exchange.
Lake Country Soccer is spearheading the soccer activity for this event.
We are in the initial planning stages to assemble a team of youth male [...]
Some great news out of Gibault IL, where Ryan and Meghan Crawford were recently inducted into the Gibault High School Hall-of-Fame for their contributions to the schools soccer programs. From the story in the Monroe County Clarion:
Ryan Crawford graduated in 2002 after a distinguished career that put a permanent stamp on the Hawks.”Ryan had [...]
Folks, the weather this weekend may not have Duane frolicking about as in this photo from State Cup in 2006 but if you’ve spent anytime at all at Lake Country Soccer, you’re familiar enough with this gentleman to recognize him regardless of the weather. And now the recognition is Statewide, as Duane was recognized [...]
The best option is behind the Taco Bell on National and Cherry, on the Northeast corner of the Missouri State University campus. Young or old, the odds of finding a game are usually very good on weekends. During the week, intramurals occasionally intrude although I’ve heard Tuesday night is pretty reliable. [...]
From the Columia Tribune comes news that Hickman Coach Jon Strodtman has lost his battle with intestinal cancer.
Hickman senior Liz Gayer felt blessed that Kewpies Coach Jon Strodtman was able to attend her signing ceremony last Wednesday to announce her decision to attend Missouri on a soccer scholarship.
“He wasn’t going to miss it, [...]
