I recently learned that a former colleague and friend's daughter received the highest honor an amateur soccer coach could get. Keri Sarver, daughter of Karl and Joanne Sarver of North Canton, Ohio, was recently named the 2009 Coach of the Year for Girls by US Soccer. Keri as also the Region II Coach of the Year for competitive girls.
Below is an article posted about Keri by University of Maryland Athletics regarding Keri's honor:
"March 17, 2010
COLLEGE PARK, MD. - Keri Sarver, Internationals Soccer Club Girl's Coach, was named 2009 US Youth Soccer adidas Competitive Coach of the Year for Girls in Fort Worth, Texas on February 26, 2010. Sarver, of Akron, was selected by the US Youth Soccer Board of Directors after being chosen Regional Coach of the Year late last year. Zdravko Popovic, Internationals Soccer Club co-owner and Director of Coaching, expressed his delight at the award, "This is an incredible honor for Keri and our soccer club. Keri is one of the truly outstanding young soccer coaches in this country, as well as a wonderful role model for all the girls in our program."
" I am truly honored to be this year's recipient of the USYSA Girls Competitive Coach of the Year awar," 
said Sarver, who still holds Maryland school records for career points, goals, game-winning goals, assists and shots. "The award is a testament to the strength of our entire organization and to the commitment and dedication of our players at the Internationals Soccer Club. The experiences I had as a student-athlete at the University of Maryland played a major role in shaping who I am today as a coach and mentor to the young female athletes that I work with on a daily basis. I feel privileged to be able to share my love and passion for the game with them and help them to reach their goals on and off the field."
Sarver was recognized for this honor because she teachers her players that in addition to mastering the technical aspects of the game of soccer, they must also master the mental, physical and emotional aspects of the game to achieve success. She teaches life skills through athletics that help her protégés to be best on and off the soccer field. Keri's U-17 Girls Internationals Soccer team bought into her philosophy, leading them to compete in the 2009 US Youth Soccer National Championship in Boston in July, and win the United Soccer League Super Y League National Championship in Tampa in November. Sarver's 2009 coaching achievements consist of one national finalist, three regional finalists, and five Ohio North State Champions. A true student of the game, Sarver is a USSF "A" License coach, the first female in Ohio North to achieve this level.
Prior to coaching, Sarver was a standout player at every level. While in high school at Massillon Jackson, Sarver was a Parade All-American selection, and Akron Beacon Journal Player and Athlete of the Year. Sarver was a standout the University of Maryland from 1995-98 and was named a first team All-American by Soccer Times and the University's Athlete of the Year her senior year. Keri was a star in the classroom as well, winning the University of Maryland President's Cup Award for Academic Achievement, the Maryland Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, and was a regular on the Dean's List before graduating with a Degree in Computer Science. Following graduation from college, Sarver played professional soccer with the Washington Freedom, New York Power and Carolina Courage. Sarver played her club soccer with the Cleveland Internationals, and attributes much of her success to Popovic."
Congratulations to Keri and her parents!
Giving back to your community by volunteering to help organizations that provide an important service to people in need is something we all should consider. Regardless of our station in life or our financial means in good or difficult times there are organizations that can always use your help.
The United Way of Summit County not only collects donations to help community organizations in their efforts to serve humanity, they also help to connect people with opportunities for public service. Check out this message from Bob Kulinski, President, United Way of Summit County: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqOptKBKrkw&feature=player_embedded
The Summit County organizations below are in need of volunteers:
Akron City Hospital (Summa Health System)
Akron General Medical Center (Akron General Health System)
Akron Recreation Bureau
Akron Summit Community Action
Battered Women's Shelter
Career Nurse Assistants' Program
Cascade Locks Park Association
Christian Fellowship Basketball League
Community Builders Cascade Village Community
Goodwill Industries of Akron
Hattie Larlham Supported Living
Info Line Inc.
International Institute of Akron
Keep Akron Beautiful
Metro Parks, Serving Summit County
National Youth Advocate Program
Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare (Northfield)
One of a Kind Pet Rescue
Paws and Prayers
Senior Independence Hospice
YMCA, East Akron
For details about these or other volunteer opportunities, contact the Volunteer Center, 90 N. Prospect St., Akron, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays at 330-762-7601, ext. 5512, or at http://www.uwsummit.org.
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The University of Akron men's soccer team has been one of the most productive programs at the university since its inaugural season in 1955. No other program has been ranked among the nation's best at the university through its history. Yes, there have been spurts of greatness at the university among over the years:
John Heisman led the Zip's football team to a 12-6 victory over Ohio State in 1896.
Bob Huggins led the Zip's basketball program to several 20 game win seasons
The men's basketball team played in the NCAA tournament and ran into Earl "the Pearl" Monroe as they lost to Winston Salem.
The football team made a played in the Grantland Rice Bowl in 1968 only to be picked apart by a little known quarterback (at that time) by the name of Terry Bradshaw. Of course four super bowl rings later and an illustrious career with the Pittsburg Steelers, everyone knows who Terry Bradshaw is today.
Other sports have had some great accomplishments also. A fraternity brother of mine was part of the University's bowling team that won the national championship in 1968 and the women's program has posted numerous starling seasons over the years.
The men's soccer team, however has been consistently regarded as one of the nation's best programs and has made 23 NCAA Tournament appearance including seven of the last eight seasons.
As the Head Soccer Coach at Cuyahoga Falls High School in the 70s and 80s I was proud to have one of my players (David Wells) recruited and selected to play for The University of Akron. I watched my young student start every game for The University of Akron from 1986 - 1990 and compete in the National Championship game in Tacoma, Washington during his freshman year.
The University of Akron is considered to be an elite program on the national level and have been near the top of the national rankings for several years. They were the first Mid-American conference team in any sport to achieve a No. 1 national ranking in 2005. They are currently ranked No. 1 nationally and are 19-0 to date. Their 19 wins represents the fifth longest winning streak during a single season in NCAA history as well as a school record for victories.
Those of us who have followed Akron soccer closely over the years are watching intently and hoping that the men's soccer team will bring home a national championship this year. As the top ranked soccer team in the country, The University of Akron has long made its school and followers proud.
Best wishes to coach Caleb Parker and the men's soccer team as they pursue a national championship. Go Zips!
Infocision Stadium- Summa Field
The University of Akron entered a new era in Akron football 
on September 12, 2009 when they hosted Morgan State in their home opener in a new stadium. The new stadium is an "on-campus" facility and a vast improvement over the historic Rubber Bowl which was located some distance away from campus. The new "on-campus" stadium ought to attract thousands of university students who live in university dorms and off-campus housing giving the football program an opportunity to increase game attendance.
The University of Akron has a long football history dating back over 130 years. In 1968 the "Zips" played in the Grantland Rice Bowl but had the misfortune of running into a relatively unknown quarterback by the name of Terry Bradshaw. They lost to Louisiana Tech in that game 33-13 and, of course, we all know that Bradshaw went on to win four Super Bowl rings with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
John Heisman coached at Buchtel College (now known as The University of Akron) in 1984. Interestingly enough, that season only had one game; a 12-6 victory of The Ohio State University.
On September 12, 2009 27,881 fans celebrated The University of Akron's home opener against Morgan 
State. No one in attendance was disappointed. Akron dominated the game and was on the front end of a 41 - 0 score. The result of the game, however, wasn't as important as the level of pride everyone felt for this university and their efforts to raise the football program to a highr level.
On September 19, 2009 The University of Akron will host Indiana at their new stadium marking this the first time in history that a "Big 10" school traveled to Akron for a football game. Win or lose, Dr Proenza and the Board of Trustees are to be congratulated for their efforts in brining a "first class" facility to Akron and instilling a high level of pride for this growing football program in the Akron community.
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