Linfield Christian School

Meet the Coach - DAVE BROWN

Soccer is so much like life.  We train hard, try to perfect our skills and take the field with confidence.  Sometimes we play a near perfect game, but the scoreboard says we lost.  Other times we win when know we didn't earn it.  There are many things that effect the outcome that are out of our control; field conditions, injuries, bad calls, weather, etc.  The key to being successful in soccer - as in life - is to learn to give God the glory he deserves, regardless of the outcome.  That is easier said than done, but it will continue to be the focus of the Linfield Boys Soccer Program as long as I'm on board.

Coach Brown has experience coaching at the recreation, club and high school levels.  He is certified at the National "D" level through the USSF and has played at various levels.  Dave is a police captain and he commands a regional SWAT Team.  In addition to coaching, he is an avid runner and loves hanging out with his wife, Carol, and 3 kids - all Linfield students!

2010 SEASON:

After an amazing season last year, we are all aware of the need to stay focused. The 2010 Varsity Boys Soccer motto is “One Ball-One Battle-One Goal.”

One Ball: In this game every player must be aware of the ball regardless of position or proximity to it. Loss of focus on the ball can cause a player to lose his mark or position of advantage...the consequence could be the difference in the game. Life brings distractions and stresses that can easily cause us to lose focus. As teammates, friends and Christians, we have an obligation to hold each other to high standards and to stay focused on the ball.

One Battle: The team is only as strong as its weakest player. Every member of this team accepts the responsibility to be prepared for the individual battles that occur - on and off the field. This takes an intense commitment to training and sacrifice. We understand that we will fight like we train…so we train to win. In 1 Corinthians 1:24-27 Paul gives an athletic description of how we should “run” our spiritual race, we will strive to apply these principles on the soccer field as well!

One Goal: The 2010 season presents a unique opportunity to win the Big Sky League Championship for the last time. CIF will dissolve Big Sky at the end of the year. The sole focus of every training session and pre-season match has been to win the Big Sky Championship. By all accounts, this goal will not come easily. Every Big Sky opponent will bring great talent to the field…we look forward to every match and pledge to give God the glory in the end.