Jeff's Journal: We Always Appreciate Each Other's Company
A Diary by Jeff Kunze, Toros Soccer Player
October 1, 2002

Coach Joe Flanagan and Jeff Tuttle said that we were going to have a break-out game and sure enough it happened. Yesterday, we played UC San Diego at Dominguez Hills. They were supposed to be a good team and in the past they have always been solid. However, they did not look like the normal UCSD men's soccer team when the final whistle blew and they had been beaten 4-0.

I think the difference between this game and other games is that we finally finished our opportunities to score. I think our defense is usually consistent. On the other hand, our offense usually has a different person winning the game for us every time. The difference this game was that we had four different people step up and put the ball in the back of the net.

After the game, a reporter from the South Bay Daily Breeze came and interviewed all the guys that play on our defense and he was asking the question, "What makes your team so special?" Everyone answered that our team has chemistry and heart. Anyone on our team would do anything for the teammate standing next to him. We have a special bond on and off the field. Whether it is playing video games in between school and soccer or celebrating after a victory, we always appreciate each other's company.

When I used to play for my club soccer team, we also had a great deal of team chemistry. I never thought that I would be a part of something that special. Then I came to Dominguez Hills. My experience here has been great. From going to team dinners at Joe and Julie's house (best dinners ever), to meeting so many good people.

I once heard someone say, "You've done nothing yet", and for all my teammates I think we have done something. However, there is many more teams to conquer and we have to go into every game knowing that this team wants to beat us.

Till Next Time,
Jeff

PS - I want to give my best wishes to Ryan Taylor and Kevin Sosa. I hope everything works out.