Coaching with my former Coaches

So we have an interesting set up here for the JCC Jaguars. Assistant Coach Steve Grabowski and Keeper Coach Dennis Tobolski we're both my coaches as a player. I learned many things from both of them as a player and as coach.

I was pretty lucky as a player, as I really lucked out and had coaches who really cared about the kids, and it wasnt about them saying they did, it was about their actions. The type of coaches who showed up early and stayed late. Dennis taught me about the game, and Steve taught me how to win. Both of these guys bring so much to the program, and it isnt just about what is happening during the 90 minutes. Any of the girls who have played in this program already, know what I am talking about.

Now in 2009, we will be adding a former team-mate/room-mate of mine from Genesee CC, Tom Kirchhoff. Tom was the starting keeper on my team as a freshman, and an assistant coach on the team during my sophmore year. Tom still holds the record since 1992 for the most saves in a season in the NJCAA. Tom will be helping with recruiting in Steuban, Allegany, and Monroe Counties, as well as appearing for s few preseason sessions. Tom left Genesee CC and played at Brockport, and also went on to coach with ODP, and various Monroe County Soccer Clubs.

Then we have Beth Hilyer. Beth is our fitness and conditioning coach. She was a former trainer for the Olean YMCA. Beth brings soccer specific fitness training to our family. She has really put in alot of time studying the game in the past year, and gives our program another added dimension.

I am very, very lucky as a head coach to have such a caring and passionate staff. For me, as a coach, it really is a dream come true.