by Administrator on February 14, 2007
The story of Michael Robards is being distributed nationally to the soccer community in that hope that others will learn from his mistake.
My name is Michael Robards, and I am 25 years old. As I write you, I’m in jail, in the custody of Johnson County, Kansas charged with involuntary manslaughter.
As a long time member of the soccer community, having played at the premier, high school and collegiate level, as well as coached, I’d like to share my life altering story of the harmful and deadly effects of drinking and driving. My hope is that by sharing my story I will initiate changes in attitudes and actions about drinking and driving and hopefully with your support we can save lives.
Coach Rogers sent this to be posted earlier today, but SGFsoccer has already posted the complete letter. Please take a few minutes to read the complete letter.
by Administrator on February 13, 2007
Today’s New York Times has a story about the growing unrest in Division III collegiate athletics.
The N.C.A.A.’s Division III, a group of mostly small colleges that prohibit athletic scholarships, has long been viewed as a model of the amateur ideal. But rampant growth has swelled the membership to 420, making it by far the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s biggest division, with enrollments ranging from 400 to 40,000.
The diversity has bred discord, and now the alliance is preparing to split in two, a recognition of how fractured the membership is over issues like money, national championships and the appropriate mission of athletics in higher education.
The dispute would be more suited to the major college sports landscape, except that Division III is home to many of the nation’s top small colleges, and that brings an even bigger stake to the debate: the impact a split could have on academic rankings used by prospective students and their parents.
The result could be a new Division IV or a sub-division with a lesser designation. At many Division III institutions, athletics is a leading admissions recruiting tool that has been credited with raising retention rates. Any real or perceived de-emphasis of sports could diminish applicant pools or cause prospective students to decline admission offers — major factors used in the powerful U.S. News and World Report rankings.
Splitting Division III into two or three divisions will have implications for those pursuing soccer at the next level.
A PDF version of the entire article has been added to the password protected articles section of the site.
by Administrator on February 12, 2007
The Boys Soccer Video is now available. Nancy Wicks, in the A+ office at the back of the library, has a copy for each player. All players are encouraged to stop by this week and pick up their copy.
by Administrator on February 7, 2007
by Administrator on February 2, 2007
Just a reminder that your booster club dues payment of $150 is due ASAP. Please send your payment to:
Nancy Neal
5278 E. Hackberry St.
Springfield, MO 65809
by Administrator on January 31, 2007
There is a lot of soccer information in this article from today’s New York Times: Reyna to Red Bull New York, Beckham as a prince on horseback for Disney, Davids will not be at FC Dallas, Ronaldo to Real Madrid, Onyewu to Newcastle United, and the U.S. Women win the Four Nations Tournament. However, the most interesting news is this:
Dave Checketts said he might sell the rights to operate Real Salt Lake after local officials decided Monday not to provide $30 million in public financing for a new stadium. The club could remain in Utah, or Checketts could retain the rights and move the team, perhaps to St. Louis. Last year, he led a group that bought the St. Louis Blues. “Today it feels like a giant political play,” Checketts said during a conference call.
by Administrator on January 29, 2007
The Girls Spring 2007 match schedule is now online.
The schedule is subject to change based on the unpredictability of weather in the Ozarks. The match schedule page will be updated throughout the season.
