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Baptism by fire!!

Posted in Boys Soccer, tagged Alex Worland, CHS Wolves, Kyle Nelson, Sequim, Soccer on March 18, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Wolf soccer players watch action during Saturday’s jamboree. (Wendy McCormick photo)

If the Coupeville High School boys’ soccer team stands strong through its non-conference schedule, it should be beautifully primed for league play its final six games of the season.

The Wolves are opening against a string of especially strong schools, such as Monday’s foe, 2A Sequim, which went 13-4 a season ago.

Coupeville, the smallest 1A school in the state, battled impressively on the road, falling 3-0 in its season opener.

“We lost to a good team,” said CHS coach Kyle Nelson. “We played better than we did at the jamboree, correcting some of our mistakes.

“I like our progress and I believe we will become a very good team this season.”

The Wolves will face another top foe Thursday, when they host Island rival South Whidbey, which went to the 1A quarterfinals last season.

JV kicks off at 4, varsity at 6.

After that comes a road game at Kingston, which has a goalie, Alex Worland, who was an Honorable Mention All-State player last season, and match-ups against strong foes such as Cascade Christian and Charles Wright Academy, among others.

Survive. Improve. Surprise.

The mantra of a Wolf soccer squad looking to return to its glory days of just a few years ago.

JV loses: In the very first game of the season, the Coupeville young guns fell 8-0 Monday.

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Let the goal-scoring barrage begin!!

Posted in Boys Soccer, tagged 1A Olympic League, Abraham Leyva, CHS Wolves, Kyle Nelson, Soccer, Zane Bundy on March 9, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Wolf soccer coach Kyle Nelson can't feel his hands, but he's still smiling.

Wolf soccer coach Kyle Nelson has a team deep in returning varsity players. (John Fisken photos)

Nick Dion (left), Ethan Spark (red), Loren Nelson (gloves) and Josh Datin take part in an early practice.

Onward and upward.

Blessed with a strong core of returning battle-hardened varsity players, including the team’s leading scorers from a year ago, the Coupeville High School boys’ soccer squad has high hopes as it moves into the 1A Olympic League.

The Wolves went 5-10-2 overall, 4-9-1 in league play during their final run through the 1A/2A Cascade Conference.

Now they’ll match-up with Port Townsend, Chimacum and Klahowya, having left behind the private school juggernauts.

“I think in general we will be able to compete a little better,” said second-year Wolf coach Kyle Nelson. “The level of play between the teams should be more even, meaning probably more close exciting games this year.”

Nelson took over the reigns from Paul Mendes, moving up from his job as assistant coach. With a year at the helm, his confidence is strong.

“Just having a years worth of experience helps; I am starting the year better prepared and a more complete vision of what I want us to accomplish,” Nelson said. “On the other side, going to a new league this year is a big adjustment, playing teams that we have not played before brings a lot of unknown.”

What is known is that the Wolves return their top two scorers in juniors Abraham Leyva (a Second Team All-Conference pick last year) and Zane Bundy.

Joining them as returnees are Colin Belliveau, Josh Datin, Ryan Freeman, Tanner Kircher, Keegan Korteum, Uriel Liquidano, Oscar Liquidano, Connor McCormick, Loren Nelson, Joel Walstad and Aaron Wright.

Former JV players Garrett Compton and Cody Menges and freshman William Nelson are also in the mix for playing time at the varsity level.

“We have many returning players with varsity experience. We will be building from where we were last year,” Kyle Nelson said. “We are still coming together as a team. Some guys are playing in new positions, so we need some time to learn new roles and responsibilities.”

Coupeville advanced to the playoffs last year, falling 3-0 to Mount Baker. This year, the Wolves will be looking for a return trip to the postseason, but one of a longer duration.

“I fully expect to have some postseason play this year,” Kyle Nelson said. “With the way the District 3 tournament is set I believe we will have a good opportunity for some success.”

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Josh Datin engineers bright soccer future!!

Posted in Boys Soccer, tagged CHS Wolves, Josh Datin, Kyle Nelson, mechanical engineer, Soccer on December 14, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Josh Datin gets dangerous on the pitch. (John Fisken photos)

Datin’s fan club.

The journey is not yet complete.

Coupeville High School senior Josh Datin will be playing his third year of soccer in the spring (fifth overall), and, even though his season is several months away, he’s already primed for a return to the pitch.

“I started because it seemed fun doing rec soccer and it turned out to be, and I recently found skill in it over the past couple of years,” Datin said. “I enjoy soccer because its good exercise, something fun to do that I am fairly good at (I assume … haha) and a bunch of my friends play, too.

“My goals are just to work on my overall skill and keep a definite spot on varsity, not just because I’m a senior,” he added. “I also want to have a fun season with my friends and coaches.”

Datin excels on the defensive side of the ball, but is working hard at being a fully-rounded weapon whenever he plays.

“My strengths are being able to recover from a defeat, either while playing or a result of the entire game,” he said. “I also think defense is my strong suit because that’s my style of play.

“I need work on a a lot of things,” Datin added. “Especially control and possession, as well as playing my defensive part.”

Away from the beautiful game, he enjoys the outdoors, listening to music and his calculus and physics classes. He plans to be a mechanical engineer.

Whether on the pitch or in every day life, Datin draws support and encouragement from those around him.

“In soccer, my friends (are big) because they teach and guide me,” Datin said. “My coach (also teacher), Kyle Nelson, because of the same reason.

“Outside of sports, it’s definitely my friends and family because of the support and guidance.”

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And then a parade broke out!!

Posted in Homecoming, tagged CHS Wolves, Homecoming, John Fisken photos, Kyle Nelson, parades on October 25, 2014| Leave a Comment »

“Speed limit? What speed limit?!?!” (John Fisken photos)

Homecoming royalty (l to r) Brenden Gilbert, Mitchell Carroll and Mattea Miller, out for an afternoon drive.

The Duke, aka CHS soccer coach Kyle Nelson, surveys his kingdom.

King and Queen Lucas Etzell and Ashlyn Miller.

Savanna Dohner (in white) rocks out on the cowbell as the band plays on.

The Wolf girls’ soccer team rumbles by.

They have a cheer for every situation.

“Let’s go back. We need a bigger truck!!”

The streets were hoppin’ Friday.

From Main Street to Front Street, the excitement of Coupeville High School’s third annual Homecoming parade took hold, as floats, royalty and one really big yellow truck took to the streets.

Stationed along the route, camera in hand, was John Fisken, who delivers these photos onto you.

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Young netter rules the hard court!!

Posted in Boys Soccer, Boys Tennis, tagged CHS Wolves, Joey Lippo, Kyle Nelson, Soccer, tennis, William Nelson on September 17, 2014| Leave a Comment »

William Nelson

Master of the hard court.

William Nelson will be going into the family business.

The Coupeville High School freshman plans to join the Wolf boys’ soccer team in the spring, a squad coached by his dad, Kyle Nelson.

Older brother Loren already plays for the team, setting up the possibility of brothers running the pitch together.

“My favorite activity is definitely soccer and I’m really excited to finally get to play high school soccer this year,” Nelson said.

But he’s not waiting until the spring to make an impact on the Wolf athletic scene.

Nelson can currently be found stalking the tennis courts at CHS, where he’s teaming up with fellow freshman Joey Lippo as a rapidly-rising doubles team.

While soccer is a family affair, tennis is quickly becoming a large part of his life, as well.

“I have played tennis on and off over the last four to five years,” Nelson said. “I started playing cause I live close to the courts and it seemed like something fun.”

Once on the court, he has started to develop some go-to shots, while continuing to strive for excellence.

“I enjoy most hitting a perfect shot and winning a point,” Nelson said. “I would like to keep improving and win some matches this season.

“I need to work on all areas, but I think my forehand is my best area so far.”

Whichever sport he’s playing, or in the classroom, Nelson benefits from the support of those closest to him.

“I think my family has had a big impact on my life by just pushing me and supporting me all the way.”

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