This is Hartwick College
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2 0 0 8 H A R T W I C K S O C C E R<br />
Coach’s Comments<br />
I would like to welcome all of our loyal fans and supporters to the 2008 season and we hope to see many of you back at<br />
Elmore Field. There <strong>is</strong> also no better feeling than seeing you on our travels cheering for the team – we truly appreciate your<br />
support!<br />
Pre-season camp <strong>is</strong> always my favorite part of the year as we welcome all the boys back to campus. There <strong>is</strong> an excitement<br />
and anticipation as every member of the program focuses on the challenges ahead. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> <strong>is</strong> a time when life-long friendships<br />
are cemented as players commit to the work required to reach our lofty goals. It <strong>is</strong> a time to sweat, a time to endure, it <strong>is</strong> a<br />
time to dream.<br />
We are all excited as we prepare for an important year for the program. The hard work of the past year has helped us<br />
establ<strong>is</strong>h a strong foundation, and we are very pleased with the direction we are heading. We have a difficult schedule once<br />
again that will successfully prepare us for competition in the Mid-American Conference. We are all looking forward to<br />
embracing the challenges ahead as we go in search of our first MAC Championship.<br />
I have asked many of our veteran players to take on greater leadership roles th<strong>is</strong> year. Players such as Parrington, Garcia,<br />
Boyle and others have embraced th<strong>is</strong> challenge and have demonstrated their ability to be leaders both on and off the field.<br />
Our “veterans” are our cultural architects and they are working hard to set high standards for the team. I believe that we<br />
have a lot of talent in our locker room and also a tremendous amount of character. A selfless commitment to our collective<br />
team goals will create a strong team identity and the necessary team culture required to succeed throughout th<strong>is</strong> campaign.<br />
We will need to be focused, determined, and playing at our very best to be successful in 2008.<br />
Nothing <strong>is</strong> more gratifying to the players and staff than the passion and support that we receive from our fans. We are<br />
constantly humbled and appreciative of the enthusiasm and energy that you bring each and every time that we step onto the<br />
field. We prom<strong>is</strong>e to match your passion with our determination and effort, and we are incredibly grateful for your support.<br />
We are constantly reminded of the honor and privilege that we are given to represent <strong>Hartwick</strong>, and we prom<strong>is</strong>e to put<br />
forth an effort that will make all ‘Wick supporters proud. We certainly hope that you are there with us!<br />
Thank you for your continued support and please keep cheering on the boys!<br />
Ian McIntyre ’96<br />
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