Conceive Believe Achieve Soccer: My first love was basketball.

Sunday

My first love was basketball.

Doing some cleaning and organizing this morning I came across a document from my youth basketball days written by Coach Matthews (?) circa 1970. I've always remembered this when playing and coaching basketball. It is pure. It is simple. It is the truth.

Defending in Basketball

Take away the paint.

Take away the opponents strength.

Get a hand on the ball.

Talk.

Don't foul.

Box out and board.

It applies in soccer as well. And I have always maintained that soccer is basketball on grass. So much of what I learned as a basketball player and coach applies directly to soccer. Yeah, there are differences - soccer players play predominately with their feet while basketball is played with the hands is the most obvious - but the games are strikingly similar in many ways.

So, lets take a look at this from a soccer perspective. I'm going to take some liberty and rearrange the order a bit more to my current liking.

Defending in Soccer

Effectively communicate with teammates

Take away the face of the goal

Take away the opponents strength

Get a foot to the ball

Do not foul in your defending third

Finish with regained possession

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I believe that God comes first, followed by family and friends. I am third.

I worked in corporate accounting at The Limited and Cellular One before returning to Lima with my family and becoming a stay at home father. I am also the founder and director of CBA Soccer. I am in my second year as Head Coach / Program Coordinator with the Lima Senior Spartans and am excited about the progress in the process in helping this program take the next step. I have recently re-entered club coaching. This time with Lima Select where I will work with a U16 boys team

I have been married to Christi (Moritz) for 31 years. Christi is starting off on a new career path and we are excited for her. She is involved as a Lay Reader and a member of the bell choir at church. She also serves on the Foundation Board. She is a devoted mother supporting her sons in whatever they do and wherever they may go.

We have 3 wonderful sons. Sometimes we wonder where time has gone. We often speak of building memories and we have been blessed with many wonderful ones of our family.

Grant is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in Applied Mathematics. He has a job with Nationwide Insurance. Grant is continuing his education to better position himself for the future. Grant coaches in the Columbus Crew SC Academy and youth development program.

Treg is engaged to Julie Moore and is a graduate of The Ohio State University having majored in animal sciences. Treg is presently working at the Columbus Zoo. He has studied abroad in Germany and France and worked on a ranch in Colorado. He is planning to enter grad school. Treg also continues to referee soccer and will participate in both regional and national events this summer

Lance played soccer for the Blue Knights of Urbana University. In High School Lance made all-league and all district teams while also being Shawnee's Offensive Player of the Year from his defensive mid position. At Urbana, Lance transitioned to the position of forward/striker . Like his brothers before him Lance referees soccer to help with educational expenses. Lance has also been invited to participate in regional and national events as a referee.

We have a 14 year old cinnamon colored Siberian Husky with two blue eyes named Kiko. She is every bit the puppy she was when we first got her, at least at heart. Full of fun and eager to love and be loved.

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Sunday

My first love was basketball.

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