Jeff's Journal: The More Support We Have, the More Motivated We Get!
A Diary by Jeff Kunze, Toros Soccer Player
September 23, 2002

It is 12:45 on Sunday right now and I am about to get ready for our game against Cal Poly Pomona. We played against Cal State San Bernardino two days ago and beat them 3-1. They are a lot better than they have been in the past years. However, when it came down to battle for the victory, they were no match for the will of the players on our team. We were down 1- 0, but we never gave up and from that point on we dominated the rest of the game.

I know one thing that helps before a game is when coaches Joe, Jeff, and even Nate give a speech. They always seem to ignite something within our team. Whether it is at halftime or before the game it always gets us going.

One thing that I am very impressed with is our practice the day after the game. Usually this practice is routine and a little slow due to fatigue and injuries. However, yesterday was a very good practice. I remember one play where Scott (White) and Eddie (Gonzales-Pinto) were sprinting for the ball and you can just see how hard they were working. This is the kind of practice we need day in and day out.

Well, I am going to go to my game now but I will write the rest when I get home and tell you how the game went.

I just got back from my game and we battled, winning 1-0. We dominated the first half but the second half was UGLY. I guess that is a sign of a good team though. Being able to come out on top even when you have a bad game.

To end this journal entry I want to recognize a couple people who do not get a whole lot of credit where credit is due. First I want to thank our trainers for keeping our team healthy. I want to thank the women's soccer team for supporting our team and remember that we will be supporting you throughout the season. And of course the fans, the more support we have, the more motivated we get. All of these factors contribute to your Toro's winning another national title.

Until next time,
Zoti Ju Bekoft!! (God Bless You)

PS - Jeff Joyner, I know you wanted to be in the journal so I wanted to throw a shot out to you.

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