Women's Soccer2007 Geneva Women's Soccer Outlook
Another changing of the guard has taken place a top Geneva’s women’s soccer program. Linda Sumner becomes the third head coach for the Golden Tornadoes in four years. As Sumner prepares for her first season at the helm, Geneva will try to improve upon a 6-12 record from a year ago. For Sumner and the Golden Tornadoes, it rely heavily on a solid core of players that are returning in 2007. In fact, three of Geneva’s returning stars were recognized as All-Conference performers last year. Nicole Beadling and Kelsey Anderson in the midfield and Jenna Witkowski up front all received post-season honors. In addition to seniors Beadling and Witkowski, Geneva will also look for production from senior midfielder Abby Young. Additional help will come from sources like Amanda Munsch and Melissa Brooks up front. In the midfield, Amanda Caler is once again set to return from a season ending knee injury. Caler will be joined by Jamie Gessner in the midfield. Geneva’s defense, which will have to overcome the loss of All-Conference recipient Lisa Drentkiewicz, will get a lift from transfer Amy Lasure. Other returning defensive players include Katherine Bull and Allison Berlin. “Our program is pretty fortunate to have so much experience returning this year,” said Sumner. “As a new coach to the program it is at least somewhat refreshing to know we will have some kids that have played at the college level and can help some of our younger players make the transition.” Geneva will welcome three new faces to the program in 2007 with the additions of Molly Holtzman, Kathryn Edmonds and Leah Bingaman. “Fortunately we will be able to bring our new players along slowly since we have such a solid returning group. But we will certainly look for some of our new kids to contribute this season.”
Geneva’s women will take their first trip around the Presidents’ Athletic Conference this season as a member of NCAA Division III. “We are excited about the move into the PAC,” said Sumner. “I believe most of our girls are familiar with the school’s we will be competing against and that certainly makes it a bit more special. We have a very competitive group of young ladies and in just a short time I have seen some tremendous talent and work ethic across the board.” Change is certainly nothing new to the Geneva women’s soccer program, but in 2007 the Golden Tornadoes may look to change their results from a year ago. With a new coach at the helm and a new conference to play against, one thing remains the same for Geneva women’s soccer. These athletes will work hard on and off the field everyday and will not let up. “We are not sure of the final results on the field, but we do know that our team will not be outworked, said Sumner. We will work hard from start to finish and as a coach that is all I can ask our players.” For more information on playing at Geneva, contact: Admissions Office |
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Another strength of the 2007 team will be its stability in goal. Junior Amber Weaver has started all but one game in goal for the Golden Tornadoes in the past two seasons. She has recorded every victory in goal for Geneva during both the 2005 and 2006 seasons. “Your defense starts from the goalie position out,” said Sumner. “We feel like we have a solid defensive group, but without question we will rely on Amber’s experience and talent in goal throughout the season.”
