2009 Season Kick-off

On the eve of the opening game for the 2009 soccer season, the UW-Stout Blue Devils are poised for a memorable and successful season. After arduous and competitive tryouts, and a fast-moving preparation, the Blue Devils are more united than would normally be expected for a team with half returners and half newcomers. They are focused and determined to take this program to the next level, and I personally am very excited to see all that they will accomplish this year.

Preseason ends tomorrow, but classes do not begin for another week, so the team will continue to focus on only soccer for a few more days. The 2009 team has worked hard to learn each others' strengths, to communicate well and to come together for a common purpose. Along with all the soccer playing, this team has conditioned, lifted, done yoga, gone night hiking, competed in synchronized swimming and discovered the ultimate ninja in each of them.

This team wants to enjoy what they do.

This team wants to compete.

This team wants to win.

This team is going to accomplish great things.

This team is ready to kick off the season, and I am confident that they will kick it off well!