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Shot to the (soccer) heart!!

Posted in soccer, tagged , , , on May 21, 2018| 1 Comment »

   Sights like this — a young soccer player learning the game in Coupeville — may be going away. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Barring a miracle, there will be no organized youth soccer in Coupeville this fall.

With its Board of Directors reduced to one member, Central Whidbey Soccer Club President Robert Wood announced Monday the club will shut down operations in a month.

In a letter he issued to the youth soccer community, he implored others to step up, while admitting he has asked for the same thing for two years, with little response.

Wood’s letter:

It is with great sorrow I must inform you that our Club is going to close as of July 1, 2018.

For the past two years I have eagerly invited community enthusiasts and soccer parents to join our Board of Directors, and no one has stepped forward.

As of Sunday, May 20th, I am the final CWSC Board Member — all others have either resigned or are engaged with family affairs which take priority.

In order for the club to survive we have just over 30 days to install a new Board of Directors in all positions as listed below.

If we do not, then the fall season is canceled for all age groups, all equipment will be donated appropriately, and all funds will be distributed to Coupeville High School as a donation to its soccer teams.

A small fund will be kept in our bank account to maintain the Club’s domain name and structure should anyone wish to revive it in the near future.

What is needed:

PRESIDENT: direct the operations of the Club; plan for future growth

VICE-PRESIDENT: perform all duties of the President in his/her absence; assist all other BOD positions with issues they have; provide leadership and guidance for the current or upcoming soccer season to allow the President to focus on future events

SECRETARY: schedule and attend meetings and record minutes for archive and legal purposes; assist Treasurer and Registrar in their duties

TREASURER: manage all financial endeavors for the Club; create and maintain current expense budget and plan for future events/budgets; pay all invoices according to the Club’s operating procedures

REGISTRAR: manage and maintain registration capabilities on the CWSC website; create and manage teams and player assignments; assist the Treasurer and the Secretary in the performance of their duties

SPONSORSHIP: acquire financial sponsorships for the Club; assist the Secretary and Registrar in the performance of their duties

EQUIPMENT: determine equipment requirements for the current and future season; working with Treasurer develop an equipment-budget; assist all other BOD positions in the performance of their duties

Tasks that require special attention:

Financial management and Electronic Bill Pay with Heritage Bank (local)

Management and upkeep of the club’s Google for Non-Profit accounts and electronic files

Management and upkeep of the club’s website — http://www.centralwhidbeysoccer.com/

I’m sorry that this situation has arrived.

I wish I had the leadership and strength to gain a new BOD in the shortest possible time and allow the Club to continue operations and provide an opportunity to learn the beautiful game.

Should a group of you wish to serve the Club and community and continue operations I am happy to remain on as an adviser to assist in the transition.

I wish you all well and hope to see you on the pitch sometime soon.

Sincerely,
Robert Wood
CWSC President

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Soccer mania sweeps the prairie!!

Posted in soccer, tagged , , , on January 31, 2018| Leave a Comment »

   Want to play (or coach) youth soccer in Coupeville? Now is your time. (Photo courtesy Michelle Cernick)

The future of Coupeville soccer is being built today.

Registration for Central Whidbey Soccer Club’s spring season, which features teams from U6 to U15, runs Feb. 1-Mar. 18.

The club is also looking for people interested in coaching boys U10 and U12 and girls U10 teams and volunteers interested in joining its board of directors.

In the words of club insiders, they are “always looking for new blood, new ideas and new leadership.”

The search for coaches is of extreme importance.

If the three slots aren’t filled, CWSC would have to likely forego fielding those teams.

“Without coaches these kids won’t get to play,” Michelle Cernick said. “Last season we couldn’t have a U10 team because we didn’t have anyone to coach the team.

“It was really sad and I felt for them,” she added. “The last thing that I like to do is tell a kid that they can’t play because we can’t find a place for them.”

To register or find more info on the club, pop over to:

http://www.centralwhidbeysoccer.com/

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New season, new hopes!!

Posted in Football, soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, tagged , , , , on August 19, 2017| Leave a Comment »

   Coming off a league title, high-flying Mikayla Elfrank and CHS volleyball want more success. (John Fisken photos)

   Joey Lippo will team with William Nelson to form Coupeville’s #1 tennis doubles duo.

Claire Mietus returns for her senior season of cheer, ready to be a leader.

Dawson Houston and Wolf football want to break a postseason drought.

Anticipation.

It lingers over the land, as the start of a new high school year, and a new fall sports season, approaches.

Football enters day four of practice today, while everyone else — volleyball, cross country, tennis, cheer and soccer — is on deck, ready to officially begin Monday.

Two of Coupeville’s fall teams, volleyball and boys tennis, are defending Olympic League champs, but everyone has their heart set on making the start of the 2017-2018 school year a success.

Thoughts from the front lines, presented in alphabetic order:

Hunter Downes (senior/football):

I’m just here so I don’t get fined.

Mikayla Elfrank (senior/volleyball):

Volleyball will make it to state.

Dawson Houston (sophomore/football):

We are getting in work and hoping for an 11th game. It’s also a struggle for some that haven’t been putting in the work over break. But we will get better and stronger.

Kyra Ilyankoff (2011 grad who remains on CHS track and volleyball record boards):

That I would pass as a high schooler and come back to kill it in volleyball!

Joey Lippo (senior/tennis):

Tennis is going to win league this year.

Janie McClarin (former tennis mom):

For the first time in about eight years we won’t have a kiddo involved in Coupeville sports. Definitely bittersweet. Looking forward to your fall tennis coverage.

Claire Mietus (senior/cheer):

The cheer team is going to stop being influenced by the stereotype that “We’re Coupeville.” We want to have pride in our squad as well as ourselves and not have our actions defined by others’ expectations.

Ben Smith (freshman/football):

We want to attempt to at least have an 11th game, though some haven’t been able to attend to put in work. But we do hope that this year is better then ever.

Ken Stange (boys tennis coach):

We’re going to break in our newly repaired and resurfaced courts.

The tennis team will compete for and hopefully win our third straight league title.

The #1 doubles duo of Joey Lippo and William Nelson will play difficult, non-league opponents, sharpening their skills, hopefully leading them to the state tourney.

Last year’s singles players, Nick Etzell, Jakobi Baumann and Mason Grove, will come on strong, relying on last season’s experience to propel the team to many wins.

One, two, or all three will advance to districts, where they will make waves.

Jacob Zettle (senior/current free agent):

With the start of a new season brings one of two things, hope or discouragement.

Most likely it will bring hope, the hope of a good season. Then, after that, it’s up to the team on how hard they are going to work.

But if your season is started with that discouragement, all I have to say is good luck because you’re going to need it!

And if you wanted any advice in your story from a former player I have two things, don’t get knocked out, and give your season to the Lord because you can’t do it in your own strength.

He will provide the strength you need.

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Booters, your destiny calls!!

Posted in soccer, tagged , , , on August 4, 2017| Leave a Comment »

   Trust me, it may be dry right now, but come fall, the soccer pitch will be this wet again. (John Fisken photo)

Don’t throw away your shot (at scoring a lot of goals).

Registration for Central Whidbey Soccer Club’s fall rec season is underway and the clock is ticking.

Girls, boys and co-ed teams are offered, with openings from U8 to U15.

Registration ends Sept. 8, with games starting Sept. 16.

Cost is $75 per player, which includes uniform. The league also offers practice squad participation for $30 for those who can’t play in Saturday games.

Scholarships are available for those who can show a need for financial assistance.

To sign up your child, pop over to the league website and use the green Register button on the top right.

http://www.centralwhidbeysoccer.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1508117

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Family, friends inspire rising star!!

Posted in Basketball, Cheer, soccer, Volleyball, tagged , , , , on May 31, 2017| 1 Comment »

Samantha Streitler (Photo courtesy Stephanie Streitler)

Streitler leads the break in a SWISH game. (John Fisken photo)

Samantha Streitler is seeking inner peace. Sort of.

The Coupeville Middle School 7th grader is a strong three-sport athlete, and her natural aggressiveness is a positive, but she also wants to temper that with focus in the heat of battle.

“I have great leader’s skills and I’m very competitive,” Streitler said. “I need to work on not getting frustrated and keeping calm on the court and or field.”

She plays volleyball and basketball for CMS, plus youth soccer and was a captain while she was involved in youth cheer from K-6.

Once she hits the high school hallways, she plans to add cheer back to her full schedule of sports.

“I really enjoy cheering,” Streitler said.

Regardless of the sport, she wants to “become known as a persistent, trustworthy, hard worker” by coaches and teammates.

While she enjoys all of her athletic pursuits, if Streitler had to pick one as a favorite, it would be hoops.

“Basketball, because I can use my strength and aggression on defense,” she said. “But, most of all, all my best friends play on the team.

“I love seeing the community coming together and cheering for us,” Streitler added. “Plus I love sports in general.”

On the court or off, she embraces those close to her, whether they be coaches, family, teammates or friends.

“(CMS volleyball) Coach (Alexandra) Walter believed in me and pushed me and taught me I always can get better,” Streitler said. “My parents have made a huge impact in my life and are my #1 fans.

“My friends have taught me to be a winner and we will do it together,” she added. “My family and friends are my life!”

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