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Dear Sir or Madam: My name is Roger Cole, owner of Soccer St. Louis Magazine. We are excited about adding you to our growing soccer community. The magazine idea came about in 1999. As a lifetime St. Louis soccer resident and coach, my wife and I would always get asked questions…What’s the best league? When should I go select? How do I train for success? What’s a soccer ball? You are never too old to enjoy this beautiful game. Whether you are playing or just watching a team compete on the pitch we will help you find your niche. There are over 20 club teams and even more recreational leagues with players representing over 20,000 area households. In addition, St. Louis has over 100 high schools and 14 college and university programs offering both men's and women's soccer. Soccer St. Louis is packed full of everything parents, players, and coaches nation wide need to know to get the most out of this great soccer community. Inside you will find profiles on local players, coaches, clubs, tournaments, camps and leagues as well as scouting reports on up and coming stars. Additional features will include local school teams and conferences, and tips from area coaches. The soccer personals section is there for players looking for teams and teams looking for players. There is even a special section for that most important person...the "Soccer Mom" - Sorry Dads, we know who really calls the shots. Sincerely,
Roger G. Cole, Jr. Owner/Publisher Soccer St. Louis Magazine Coach Cole is former alumni and grad assistant at Missouri Baptist University and head Women’s Coach at Hazelwood East High School. He is also a full time Health and Physical education teacher for the Hazelwood School District. He holds a MBA with a Certification in sports management and a USSF coaching license. He is a 1989 graduate of Lafayette High School here in St. Louis. As a Lancer, Cole recorded 33 career shutouts. Coach Cole was an All-State, 3-time All-Metro and All-Conference goalkeeper and Captain. After studying Architecture at Kansas State University, where he played for the Men's team, Cole returned to St. Louis in 1991 to play for Missouri Baptist (College) University. He also was selected for the 1998 combine for the now defunct Eastern Indoor Soccer League. Coach Cole also holds a B.S. in Physical Education a minor in Psychology with concentrations in Athletic Training and Coaching. In his spare time he coaches youth soccer and enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.
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Dear Readers: Soccer St. Louis Magazine is dedicated to all aspects of the St. Louis soccer community. It is produced every 2 months for a total of 6 issues per year. It is a free distribution publication. It will be distributed to players, coaches, family and friends, vendors and businesses in the St. Louis and surrounding areas. Soccer St. Louis brings recognition to the accomplishments of the local soccer community. We are your number one stop for information on soccer in the St. Louis and surrounding area. We help those at all levels experience and enjoy all the soccer that this great city has to offer. Our mission is to promote and develop the St. Louis soccer community by providing exceptional coverage of all aspects of soccer. We help those at all levels experience and enjoy all the soccer that this great city has to offer. We have arranged our objectives into an acrostic. We refer to these points as our soccer SPEECH, or voice, to the readers. Support the city in its efforts to acquire and maintain a professional soccer franchise (indoor and outdoor). Working closely with current professional teams (Steamers, A-league, and PDL), we are dedicated to re-establishing the sport of soccer in the hearts and minds of St. Louisans. Promote soccer events in the St. Louis area. Youth – Professional Educate the community on the physical and social benefits of participation in the sport. Regular participation in aerobic activities, such as soccer, play a major role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Muscular strength, cardiovascular fitness and flexibility are all improved by participation in this game leading to an improvement in one’s physical and mental wellness (quality of life). Players of all ages benefit from participation in soccer. Encourage those who support the participants in the sport of soccer Contribute to the development of young writers in the area by providing an opportunity to publish their work. In conjunction with local institutions of learning, we will provide opportunities for students seeking a carrier in journalism to have their work published. Our objective at SSLM is to develop young writers that will share in our mission to promote and empower the St. Louis community by providing exceptional coverage of the world’s most popular sport. The aim of this program is to inspire a new generation of writers to articulately, artistically and accurately report on the world around them. Help those interested in being a part of the world’s most popular sport. We help those interested in finding an avenue to participate the world’s most popular sport.
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ATTN: Director of Marketing Dear Sir or Madam: People who live in and around St. Louis participate in soccer on a variety of levels. Soccer St. Louis magazine brings recognition to the accomplishments of the local soccer community. We help those at all levels experience and enjoy all that this great soccer city has to offer. We are the number one stop for information on soccer in St. Louis and surrounding area. Pee-Wee league through Premier, College to Pro, Soccer St. Louis will be your source for who and what's happening in the world of St. Louis soccer. Soccer St. Louis is packed full of everything parents, players, and coaches nation wide need to know to get the most out of this great soccer community. The magazine will feature profiles on local players, coaches, clubs, tournaments, camps and leagues as well as reports on up and coming stars. It will also feature local school teams and conferences, in addition to coaching tips from area coaches. A soccer personals section will be included for players looking for teams and teams looking for players. There will even be a special section for that most important person...the "Soccer Mom" Sorry Dads, we know who really calls the shots. There are over 20 club teams and even more recreational leagues with players representing over 20,000 area households. In addition, St. Louis has over 100 high schools and 14 college and university programs offering both men's and women's soccer. Each of these institutions does business with a verity of venues and establishments in the local community leading to more exposure for our advertisers. The magazine has appeal for specialty shops and establishments that carry products and provide service to our community. It is also unique enough to attract customers at the newsstand. There are plenty of opportunities for point of contact distribution (tournaments, soccer venues, doctors, specialists, sports therapy centers...etc.). To reach these exciting and popular markets contact our advertising department. We provide the perfect opportunity for sponsorships and partnerships to companies through advertising. News research has shown that magazines are an important contributor to increased sales and improved ROI for the investor. Magazines significantly enhance ROI and deliver it efficiently. We are extending an invitation for your organization to join our community by advertising with us. Peewee league through Premier, College to Pro: Soccer St. Louis will be your source for who and what's happening in the world of St. Louis Soccer. We look forward to helping you reach this market with your product or service.
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Dear Educators, I hope your school year has gotten off to a great start. My name is Roger Cole, Owner and Publisher of Soccer St. Louis Magazine. I am excited about the program that I am introducing to you and the positive impact it will have on student literacy across our city. We are extending an invitation to you and your students to join us in a ground breaking literary endeavor. We are partnering with local schools to increase student interest in the creative writing process and journalism by giving young writers an opportunity to have their work published. Our objective at SSLM is to develop young writers that will share in our mission to promote and empower the St. Louis community by providing exceptional coverage of the world’s most popular sport - soccer. The aim of this program is to inspire a new generation of writers to articulately, artistically and accurately report on the world around them. Below you will find information on the magazine, our young writers program, and how everyone can get involved. Soccer St. Louis is dedicated to reporting on all aspects of our soccer community. This is a great opportunity for students seeking a career in journalism to have their early work published. We are looking for writers to represent their school. All contributors will be given full recognition for their work when used in part or whole. Submissions from these writers become the property of the magazine if used for publication in print or online. Teachers and administrators are welcome to submit entries as well. For the initial entry interested students will submit an article introducing themselves, your school and soccer team(s) to the Soccer St. Louis community. Recommended sources of information for articles include interviews with coaches, players, students, teachers and administrators. The article should also include important information about the school, its location and demographics. (See Checklist) Most schools have instituted a community service program after school. By integrating our program with yours, students earn those hours while gaining valuable life skills that can lead to future scholarships or even employment opportunities. Students from each school will be selected as Freelance writers for our publication. They will be responsible for reporting on your teams efforts in practice and in game. First time entries must be accompanied with a brief introduction from your teacher, coach, administrator or school sponsor of the yearbook or newspaper. Those interested will be asked to contribute to the magazine on a consistent basis (2-3 articles submissions per month during the season: See details on checklist.). Contact us by email or visit our website to leave us your contact information and get your students started. Include the following information in your initial correspondence: School District Name, Name of school and mascot, School address and phone, your name and position (You will be the contact person for your school), Phone number, E-mail Sincerely, Roger G. Cole, Jr Owner/Publisher Soccer St. Louis Magazine
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Young Writers’ Checklist Self Introduction (autobiographical sketch) What you like about writing Who you have written for in the past Experience in soccer Your journalism plans (goals/vision for your future) School Introduction School Name Mascot School Colors School address and phone Location (City and County) Administrator (Head Principal) Student Population Team Introduction and Story Guidelines (2)Two working titles Tag line or phrase Story Synopsis Names of Coaches Returning seniors and or top players Interviews with Coaches, players, students, players and administrators Quotes from players and Coaches about the upcoming season 3 – 5 soccer related questions of your own Delivery Details All entries must be free from spelling and grammatical errors. Completed stories sent by email.1) as an attachment and 2) paste full story in text * * * * * * * Remember; keep it positive at all times. * * * * * * *
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Joe Pesek
My Name is Joe Pesek and I am currently a freshman at Oakville High School . I enjoy playing soccer and hanging out with friends. I currently play soccer for Saint Louis Scott Gallagher and played for the Oakville Freshmen team in the th fall . My interest in writing began in 6 grade where I had to write a few articles as a part of one of my classes.
Breanne E.
My name is Breanne E. I am 9 years old . I have been playing soccer since I was 4 years old . I play for St. Norbert. I also play indoor soccer. I play other sports too like softball , volleyball and basketball . I like soccer the best. I have a great coach . His name is Scott Goeke . He went to high school with my mom so that is pretty cool . He went to Hazelwood Central High School .
The Young Writers page is a way for SSLM to promote and encourage literacy and athletics. Students of all ages are who wish to have there stories or writings published in Soccer St. Louis Magazine should send their information including; name, age, school, team, position, a picture and the writing itself to email@soccerstlmag.com. 14
Sami Holland
I am an 8th grader at Hazelwood West Middle School . Soccer takes up most of my time . During my free time you will find me with my friends, on the computer or with the phone attached to her ear. I love writing. It allows me to express what I think and how I feel , most of the time . In the future I hope to have a career that
er involves writing and photography. I’ve played socc
for 9 years. Five of those years I’ve played select. My current team is Swanner, and I usually play wing mid-field but I can also play in the center.
John Hoermeyer
I am in the 7th grade at Hazelwood West Middle School . I play competitive soccer, hockey and basketball and enjoy almost any type of athletic or outdoor sport. I like writing because it let ’s me express my ideas and show people my interests and things about me . I have played soccer for nine years. Five of those years have been playing select soccer in the Norco shirt. I plays center mid-field and stopper. I plan to keep writing through high school and college .
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A Work In Progress Norco U-13 Boys By John M. Hoemeyer photos courtesy of Hoemeyer family
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ow does a team that went winless just 2 seasons ago (and along the way scored only 1 goal that season) turn their program around and just last week compete in the ALevel Tournament, the “Chicago Celtic Cup” for U-13 Boys? It is possible.
7 hours a day. This is where he gained his love of the game. When he came to the United States, he began his coaching career. He was fortunate enough to work with and be mentored by Jim Grant (a C Licensed Coach) and locally by long time veteran St. Louis coach Brian Korbesmeyer.
I play for St. Louis Norco. The Norco club sponsors 3 boys and 9 girls’ teams. That’s over 200 players from ages 8 to 18 years of age that wear the Norco shirt. One of the real success stories with our club has been that of the U-13 Boys team.
Coach Sterner is very much into a possession and creative style of soccer game. In describing his system Coach Sterner said, “We can’t teach creativity but we can certainly create the right environment to spark innovation. By improving technique and encouraging them to take The U-13 Boys team has made risks on the field, we develop dramatic strides in becoming a confident players that are willing very competitive team in the St. to go beyond what they think is Louis Area. Currently 6-3-1 (wins- possible.” This way of playing losses-ties) (undefeated (3-0) in encourages our players to play the SLYSA B-League) standings, hard and play the game as it is our team’s improvement can be supposed to be played. attributed to a change in coaching and a new set of players.
Our players really enjoy playing for Norco and Coach Sterner. Center mid-fielder Joe Withington states, “The team is improving because we are working the ball around in the games and as a result are becoming a good team.” Joe goes on to say,” The system we play is good and that I really enjoy playing for Norco”. In summary, the Norco team I play for has really grown over the last two years. We have picked up some new players and have a new coach. Our new coach, players and system of play has helped us build a team that has the opportunity to go and compete in an A-Level Tournament that just two years ago no one would have ever imagined would have happened.
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Daniel Sterner (my coach) grew up in Venezuela. Even though baseball is the major sport of this country, he went to a German Government subsidized school, which greatly emphasized soccer and futsal as sports. Growing up, soccer and futsal were the most important sports in Coach Sterner’s life. He would play soccer 6 to 14
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John M. Hoemeyer – is in the 7th grade at Hazelwood West Middle School. He plays competitive soccer, hockey and basketball and enjoys almost any type of athletic or outdoor sport. On writing – “I like writing because it lets me express my ideas and show people my interests and things about me. The main thing I have written in the past is for school projects. I plan to keep writing through high school and college.” On Soccer – “I have played soccer for nine years. Five of those years have been playing select soccer in the Norco shirt.” John plays center mid-field
A Trip To Remember By John M. Hoemeyer
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he boys U-13 Norco (Blue) soccer team continues to make great strides to their goal of becoming a top soccer club in the St. Louis area. As a player for them, I can definitely say the past season has been a complete success. It was highlighted by one of the biggest accomplishments for this team, attending the Premier Germantown Invitational Tournament, which led to one of the best experiences this team has enjoyed. This past season (2007) we played in the SLYSA U-13 Boys B-division where we finished with a very strong record of 7-4-1 (win-loss-tie). This was after making the jump to the B-Division from D-Division in just one season. In addition, we played in nine tournaments, finishing 2nd place in 4 of them and making it to the semi-finals in several others. This included travel to the Louisville Cup in Louisville, KY in May and to the Palatine Celtic Cup in suburban Chicago, IL in September. However, we were tested in Chicago and finished with a frustrating record of 1-2 (losing 8-0 in one game). After that tournament in Palatine, we were concerned about our ability to play in an upper level tournament. As we looked at the schedule we noted that in addition to several very competitive local tournaments scheduled for October, we had the Germantown Invitational scheduled for early November. We were wondering if the Germantown Tourney was a bad idea. The Germantown Invitational Tournament requires a team to have a strong resume of success to be invited. We accomplished this, rising to the 6th ranked U-13 Boys Team in Missouri (as ranked by Soccer In College national ranking system), which was the ranking system used by this tournament. In past seasons we were never able to accomplish this level of ranking and thus had never had the opportunity to play in such a high caliber event. The ‘Mike Rose Soccer Complex’ in Memphis, TN was the sight of the Germantown Invitational. The fields were absolutely great. The fields were all grass, no holes or dirt spots, with each pitch having a full working scoreboard. This was first class.
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We opened the tournament on a cold, wet Saturday morning with a 2-0 win over the host team, Germantown Fury 95 Select. Our ball skill really came into play in this game. This set us up for our second game against the LaFreniere Gamblers, a club who was ranked over 100 positions above us in the national rankings. Again the Norco shirt came out on top 2-0. With our confidence soaring we looked forward to Sunday’s matches. Trip: continued on page 27
Tiger Pride by Joe Pesek
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akville High School has been one of the top high school athletic programs in the Saint Louis area for the past 30 years. While they’ve taken pride in all of their programs, including softball, wrestling, and water polo, Oakville’s proven program over the years has been soccer. The boys and girls teams, both coached by Dave Robben, have brought home three state titles and many more achievements. Coach Robben is hoping to bring this continued achievement to this year’s girls team in his 30th year coaching at Oakville. The girl’s teams alone has been in the final four state tournament five times since 1985, the most recent being in 2005. The team was also able to achieve first place in 1991, setting a milestone as the first public school ever to win the state tournament in Missouri. This year, Oakville hopes to build upon its success. Hoping to have one of the best teams in the area, this team includes many of the top players here in the area. Players such as Debbie Easter, Amanda Teschner, Megan Wingenbach, Courtney Kennedy, Jasmina Suljic, Lauren Radman, and Chelsea Suhre are hoping to step up this year as seniors, many of them with previous years of varsity experience. Unlike many public schools, Oakville sets out to create a demanding schedule each spring. Every year the team plays in the Suburban West Conference, and also plays in many non-conference games against teams that are consistently ranked in the top ten in the state. The team also plays in the St. Louis CYC tournament and the Kickapoo Tournament in Springfield, MO, both of which allow the team to play against the top teams in the area and in the state. Coach Robben looks for many things in his players, and his training allows the players to improve on their attributes. “I look for skill, especially tactically under pressure, along with the heart to be a total team player,” said Robben. “And, of course, a strong work ethic.” Many of Coach Robben’s players have gone on to many top colleges, as two of his current players have already signed on to the next level. Megan Wingenbach has committed to Quincy University and Jasmina Suljic is planning to commit to St. Louis University. Overall, the Oakville program will continue to grow under the direction of Dave Robben. This year may be the year for these girls to achieve their goal of winning the state championship. 16
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My Name is Joe Pesek and I am currently a freshman at Oakville High School. I enjoy playing soccer and hanging out with friends. I currently play soccer for Saint Louis Scott Gallagher and played for the Oakville Freshmen team in the fall. My interest in writing began in 6th grade where I had to write a few articles as a part of one of my classes.
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y name is Breanne Eversgerd. I am 9 years old. I have been playing soccer since I was 4 years old. I play for St. Norbert. I also play indoor soccer. I play other sports too like softball, volleyball and basketball. I like soccer the best. I have a great coach. His name is Scott Goeke. He went to high school with my mom so that is pretty cool. He went to Hazelwood Central High School. He played sports in High School. I like Soccer because it is extremely fun. I like the team because we are good friends. We win together and we lose together. We’ve played together for a long time. I like my coach because he makes practices fun. We play games at practice like “steal the bacon”. The soccer balls are lined up. Players are divided up on 2 teams and try to get all of the soccer balls off the line. There is one less soccer ball than players so whoever doesn’t get a ball is out of the game. When you get the ball, you have to dribble the ball back to the cones which is “home” and then kick it all the way back to line to start over again. I play defense and mid field. I like mid field because I can actually try to score a goal. I like defense because I can attack the ball. I can kick it very far. My favorite place to play indoor soccer is the Omni Plex. It isn’t a big field and I can kick it farther to the goal. I can pass to my teammates easier so they can score. I just went to see a women’s professional team play soccer indoor. It was Team USA against Mexico. I liked it because my favorite player is Abby Wagner. She scores lots of goals. It was cool! I like to write because I can express my feelings. Writing is fun but my mom helps me type. I like to read too. My teacher wants us to work on building vocabulary and writing lets me do that. I wrote about soccer being my favorite sport and my out of town tournament in Cape in class one day. My teacher really liked it. We are going to the same tournament again this year. I can’t wait! FEB/MARCH ‘08
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NO SECOND HAND LIONS by Sami N. Holland Photos courtesy of Holland Family
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rom Irons Kids to Swanner United, 34th in state to now 10th, how can a new team, starting with new teammates, new coach, & new name improve so quickly? It could be many things: our drive to win, our dedication to learn and improve, or our determination to go up against any team no matter what their size or skill level and go out there and play like we own the field. Whatever it was, we achieved it. I play for Swanner United. Two years ago everyone knew it as Iron Kids until Jamie Swanner, my coach and former professional keeper, took over the club. Pretty much every age group has a team wearing the two-tailed lion and the maroon and gold colors. It’s a great feeling to see something small, give it time, and watch it grow. For Jamie, I bet this is one of those times. But the real amazement to me is the U-14 girls. Over the 5 years I’ve played select soccer, I’ve moved from team to team trying to find the best one for me. Last year I found that team, Swanner United U-14 girls Gold. I have never been on a team where the connection between every girl is so strong on and off the field. This definitely makes the team work on the field extremely well. Anytime someone makes a mistake, no one harasses them about it or gets all mad. Everyone just lets that person know and hope for better next time. There is really no group of girls like this one. I wouldn’t trade them for the world. The girls are only half of what is amazing about our team. Jamie Swanner, my coach, is the other part. Prior to being a soccer coach, Jamie had his name in lights. “The most amazing moment in my career was probably walking out in front of over 85,000 people at the Olympic game.” He played for the Steamers as their first string keeper.
He was phenomenal and everyone loved watching him play. Every once in awhile people come up to him while were out of town, games, or any place else really asking him for autographs and pictures. We all think it’s funny but it would be cool to have that kind of fame playing something you love the most. Jamie is an incredible coach. He sees the full potential in all of his players and that’s the greatest thing a coach can do. Not only that, but he doesn’t care about how many or big mistakes we make as long as we know and learn what we did wrong and try harder the next time to not make the same mistake. He will tell you what you did wrong, but he’ll always add something good you did along with it. He is full of advice and jokes, but most of all he makes playing soccer so different (in a good way) by opening doors to more options and teaching all of us the important keys to the game and just plain discipline. Jamie says, “I love coaching girls because they are willing to learn easier, unlike boys on the other hand, who think they already know it all.” Overall, I believe our team can go a long way and become an even stronger and better team after every game we play. I mean, we’ve already started a well-built path by coming from B-league, underdogs to now
being A-league competitors. Right-wing defender, Mackenzie Paniucki says, “Playing for Swanner is like no other team, from the girls to Jamie, I think our team will grow to be whatever we dream to be.” The U-14 girls have proved to everyone that anything is possible if you just give it your all and a little more.
About the Author Sami is an 8th grader at Hazelwood West Middle School. Soccer takes up most of her time. During her free time you will find her with friends, on the computer or with the phone attached to her ear. Writing - I love writing. It allows me to express what I think and how I feel, most of the time. Writing helps me to calm down when I am frustrated. In the future I hope to have a career that involves writing and photography. Soccer - I’ve played soccer for 9 years. Five of those years I’ve played select. My first team was Norco and my current team is Swanner. I usually play wing mid-field but I can also play in the center.
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