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"The Back of the Net"
Classics Eagles e-Newsletter Volume I, Issue 2: March 19, 2015
Mike Lentz - Classics Eagles Executive Director

 

Change, But Never Forget Your Purpose

 

Lou Holtz, a former college football coach and current ESPN college football analyst, once said, "Change is important.  Change for a reason, but never forget your purpose."  When I read this quote, I reflect warmly and smile on Classics Eagles' short, yet successful history of sharing the game of soccer with the players, coaches and parents who are the Classics Eagles' family!

 

In 2009, Classics Eagles was born.  Participation in the game of soccer was growing.  Jeff Dybahl  (Co-Founder of Classics Eagles and Executive Director of Communication & Culture) and I believed there was a need to create a youth soccer organization that could serve the developmental needs of children of all abilities and interest levels.  We were confident this new organization would provide children a safe, positive and fun environment to learn the game of soccer.  Parents wanted an environment where they could trust and respect that their child was learning about life through the game of soccer from a caring, knowledgeable and professional coaching staff.

 

Over the past six years, our mission has been well received.  The club has grown from 14 teams to well over 100 teams.  During this growth, Classics Eagles has evolved.  We have evolved to meet and exceed the demands of the always changing youth soccer landscape.  We have

  • Hired full-time directors of coaching
  • Created a full-time operational staff position 

  • Designed and communicated club-wide technical development plans
  • Successfully implemented comprehensive team and individual player development programs
  • Established strategic community based partnerships
  • Launched unique club specific player, parent and coach education program & presentations

Through this evolution, we have remained steadfast in our commitment to our purpose: to provide a safe, positive, fun and professional learning environment for the individual players and the teams on which they participate.  Remaining committed to and focused on our mission has allowed the club to continue to provide individual players, their parents, the teams and coaches an exceptional, value-packed experience both on-field and off-field.

 

A player's success is the result of their personal drive for excellence, hard work, proper planning and a commitment to one's goals.  Success can be measured in so many ways:  displaying good sportsmanship during and after a tough game; executing a new move under game conditions; making friends when joining a new team; winning a league or tournament championship; contributing on a high school team; playing soccer in college.... and the list goes on!  When club, players, coaches and parents unite around a common purpose focused on player-first development themes, then everyone can achieve success.  

 

In the coming weeks, The Back of the Net will introduce key members of the CE Leadership team and coaching staff, recognize player successes, and highlight the amazing CE Academy programs and curriculum offered by Classics Eagles to the players, parents and coaches.  The CE Way provides a truly unique experience that affords players an opportunity to realize their fullest potential and achieve their soccer dreams.

 

Mike Lentz

Club Co-Founder & Executive Director

Riley Jestadt
Girls Player of The Week
Click HERE to learn about how Riley's  lack of fear to try new things and do extra work is making a difference for her and her team!
Cara & Auggie Fisher
COACHES OF THE WEEK
Click HERE to learn more about how Classics Eagles' only Husband/Wife Coaching Combo gets the most out of teir players. Parents, please e--mail Jeff Dybdahl with your nominations for Coach of the Week!
Joshua Gontkovic
Boys Player of The Week
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to find out how Joshua's dedication to work on challenging parts of his game have changed his game!

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