COC SOCCER: CANYONS GOALIE HAS THE REINS.Byline: Lee Barnathan Daily News Staff Writer As a soccer goalkeeper For the close-in weapon system, see . In many team sports, a goalkeeper (termed goaltender, netminder, goalie, or keeper in some sports) is a designated player that is charged with directly preventing the opposite team from scoring by defending the , Tealena Baltad has a unique perspective. She's she's 1. Contraction of she is: She's going away for the weekend. 2. Contraction of she has: She's been to the symphony twice this month. used to watching often from a distance and seeing the big picture. This talent allowed her see something was missing from College of the Canyons College of the Canyons is one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the state. According to the National Junior College Research Association, College of the Canyons consistently ranks in the top 50 community colleges in the nation. women's soccer practices: a leader. ``Nobody stepped up, so I did,'' she said. ``I realized there was no communication early in the season and somebody needs to take control.'' That was several weeks ago. Now, Baltad is firmly set in a leader spot. She leads the team through stretches and warm-ups warm-ups, n.pl movements preced-ing an exercise regimen. Performed to increase blood circulation, release muscle tension, and increase awareness. . She cheers everyone on and motivates everyone to work hard despite the heat or personal problems. When Canyons coach Phil PHIL Philosophy Phil Philippine PHIL Philippians PHIL Philadelphia, PA, USA PHIL Public Health Image Library (US CDC) Marcellin announces his captains this weekend, Baltad likely will be one. Not even a broken thumb - which she suffered in a drill Aug. 15, sidelining her for about a month - will deny her. She insists she will be ready to return to the goal in two weeks, has participated in every practice and might even see some time in the field when Canyons opens Sept. 4 at College of the Sequoias
``I've I've Contraction of I have. I've I have I've have committed myself. I made my school schedule around the soccer schedule,'' she said. ``That's what we want to see,'' Marcellin said. ``She's willing to take responsibility and a position of authority.'' Perhaps Baltad wasn't was·n't Contraction of was not. wasn't was not wasn't be the first choice to lead Canyons. Her teammate at Canyon High, Amber Pedersen, recruited several area soccer players - including Baltad - to play for Canyons. Marcellin had envisioned Pedersen as a leader, only to have her quit three weeks ago to work. ``That's disappointing, but I have to respect her decision,'' Marcellin said. ``She had a lot of difficulty in making that decision.'' Before she left, however, Pedersen said she noticed Baltad had started leading practices. Marcellin has asked several players to lead the team, but not everyone has embraced the role (Pedersen, for example, didn't). But Baltad did, so she continued once Marcellin stopped asking. ``This is somebody who will have an impact whether they play or not,'' Marcellin said. ``She's as active as anyone else.'' CAPTION(S): Photo PHOTO College of the Canyons goalie Tealena Baltad says she will return from her thumb injury in two weeks. Tom Mendoza/Daily News |
|
||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion