Giving Opportunities to Athletes who Love Soccer

Greetings GOALS families!

We are now officially half way through the 2011 GOALS season. Feedback from all of you has been positive and we are thankful for the suggestions you have offered as to where we can improve. This is a true collaborative effort between the Pieters Family Life Center, the Rochester Rhinos, and YOU! Thank you for your ongoing support.

GOALS night June 22nd

Last Wednesday was another great night for Giving Opportunities to Athletes who Love Soccer! The sun came out just in the nick of time as over 100 players, coaches, and family members took the field.

We were pleased to welcome the head coach of the Rochester Rhinos, Bob Lilley, who had a chance to jump into the soccer action with the kids, teens, and adults of GOALS. We are thankful for Coach Lilley's ongoing support of GOALS! This is Coach Lilley's second year as the Rhinos head coach and was selected as the 2010 USSF Division 2 coach of the year after leading the Rhinos to the USSF Division 2 regular season championship.

We would also like to thank Gates Metros of the Rochester District Youth Soccer League for sharing their passion for soccer with members of the GOALS team! Coach Ernest Fokue of the Metros says, ""Taking part in events like GOALS naturally dovetails with our
mission at Gates International Metros,
namely transcend the boundaries of the soccer field and ultimately
reach and express the fullness
of human potential."

Goooo Rhinoooos!
Many players from the Rochester Rhinos have visited us on GOALS night and shared their passion for soccer with members of the GOALS team. They've cheered us on during our soccer scrimmages and sat and had dinner with us. Now it is time for GOALS to return the favor! The Rhinos have some important home games coming up and they'd love to see the red and white of GOALS uniforms in the stands cheering them on.

The Rochester Rhinos will be hosting the Chicago Fire of the MLS in the third round of the US Open Cup on Tuesday, June 28th at 7:30 pm. This is sure to be a great game and the Rhinos need our support! Pro Passes are valid for this game.

On Friday, July 1st the Rhinos will begin a month of charitable giving to benefit charitable organizations in the community that supports Rochester soccer. On July 1st the Rhinos play the Richmond Kickers and will benefit Camp Good Days and Special Times.

Look forward to seeing you at the games!

Next GOALS night is Wednesday, July 6th

Have a fun and safe 4th of July!

Giving Opportunities to Athletes who Love Soccer, June 22

GOALS night June 22, 2011

Hello GOALS team members!

Are you ready for another night of soccer fun with the Rochester Rhinos at Sahlen's Stadium? I know we here at the Pieters Family Life Center and our friends at the Rhinos can't wait to see you! 

Now that you are official members of the Giving Opportunities to Athletes who Love Soccer team, we expect you to wear your team uniform on GOALS nights. If you missed last Wednesday, don't worry. We have your uniform waiting for you. A special thanks goes to Valenti Sports, the Marie C. and Joseph C. Wilson Foundation, and the National Inclusion Project for covering the cost of this year's uniforms!

GOOO RHINOOOS!

The following players are confirmed to be joining us this week! Do you have everyone's autograph yet?

#23 Andrew Hoxie

Position: Forward

Date of Birth: 10/08/1986

Pro Experience: Rochester Rhinos

College Experience: William & Mary

Resides: Enid, Oklahoma

#4 Will Traynor

Position: Defender

Date of Birth: 02/24/1989

College Experience: University of South Carolina

Resides: St. Charles, Missouri

#15 Connor Tobin

Position: Defender

Date of Birth: 02/11/1987

Pro Experience: Nybergsund IL-Trysil (Norway)

College Experience: University of Vermont

Resides: Fort Collins, Colorado

#9 Kendall Jagdeosingh

Position: Forward

Date of Birth: 05/30/1986

Pro Experience: Puerto Rico Islanders

Resides: Manzanilla, Trinidad and Tobago

#21 Tony Donatelli

Position: Midfielder

Date of Birth: 06/07/1984

Pro Experience: San Jose Earthquakes

College Experience: Temple University

Resides: Glenside, Pennsylvania

Have you purchased your 2011 Rhinos PRO PASS yet?

The 2011 Pro Pass is a special offer for Giving Opportunities to Athletes who Love Soccer families by the Rochester Rhinos. Your Pro Pass is a 2011 season ticket for both the Rhinos and the Rochester Rattlers lacrosse. For only $10 you can enjoy soccer and lacrosse all summer long! Pro Passes will be on sale Wednesday night. Each family is able to purchase 4 pro passes.

Upcoming Rhinos Home Games

Saturday, June 25th vs. Dayton Dutch Lions

Friday, July 1st vs. Richmond Kickers (Scott Vallow Bobble head giveaway night)

Sunday, July 3rd vs. Orlando City (Salute the Troops night)

Friday, July 8th vs. FC New York (Rex's Birthday Bash)

GOALS night, June 22nd

We have another night of soccer and family fun in store for you this Wednesday. As always, we'll start the night with open kick, have team announcements and stretches, and then break into our age groups to practice and scrimmage. We are grateful to the Kans for Kids program whose donation has covered the cost of our team meals! On Wednesday, Paradise Catering will be serving us Sloppy Joes, Mac Salad, Salt Potatoes, and Apple Crisp.

Live music entertainment will be provided by Between The Lines.

Between the Lines is a Rochester band that plays acoustically flavored rock and pop from Sara Bareilles to O.A.R.; Adele to Jason Mraz.  Members include Kelly Nash on lead vocal and bass, Scott Ramsay on guitar and vocals, Jeff Ramsay on keyboard and vocals, and Justin Dugan on drums.

GOALS team members- you are encouraged to invite your family and friends to practices! They are welcome to cheer you on during our soccer time and hang out with us during family time!

See you Wednesday night!

Giving Opportunities to Athletes who Love Soccer June 15th

Greetings GOALS families!

Are you ready for another night of soccer fun with your friends and teammates of Giving Opportunities to Athletes who Love Soccer? We here at the Pieters Family Life Center and the Rochester Rhinos look forward to seeing you this Wednesday night June 15th.

GOALS is excited to welcome the following Rhinos players with us on Wednesday night:

#17 Brad Stisser

Position: Midfielder
Date of Birth: 09/24/1986
Pro Experience: AC St. Louis
College Experience: Loyola Marymount
Resides: Highlands Ranch, California

 #11 Frank Alesci


Position: Midfielder
Date of Birth: 12/12/1986
Pro Experience: Ironbound Express
College Experience: Long Island University
Hometown: Ridgewood, New York 

 #20 TJ Gore

Position: Defender
Date of Birth: 09/07/1987
Pro Experience: Rochester Rhinos
College Experience: University of Vermont
Hometown: Macomb, Michigan 

 #7 Anthony Hamilton

Position: Forward
Date of Birth: 08/26/1985
Pro Experience: Rochester Rhinos
College Experience: University of California at Irvine
Hometown: Redlands, California

#10 Max Ferdinand

Position: Midfielder
Date of Birth: 11/04/1986
Pro Experience: Rochester Rhinos
Hometown: Haiti




This Wednesday night we will be kicking of summer with a picnic and concert. Paradise Catering will be providing a great picnic meal including hamburgers, salt potatoes, corn, watermelon, and drinks. We are excited to have our first GOALS concert of the summer. Performing on Wednesday night is JamBox.

 JamBox is Dave Killius, commonly known as Vid, on guitar/vocals and Tim Janish on drums. JamBox performs a mix of originals and carefully selected cover tunes. The clever and catchy original songs are helping JamBox build a strong following in the Rochester area. 

http://www.myspace.com/jamboxband

As always, unsure about the weather; call the GOALS weather line at (585) 487-3500. Do you have any GOALS related questions or ideas? Email us at info@pietersfamilylifecenter.org

See you Wednesday!