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Coaching soccer for sixteen years at Dr. Oliver shades year; the twin 3-2 wins (Johnson
CCC has provided me with many himself from the Bible and Toccoa Falls) at Districts
memories. I have seen our teams afternoon sun as in 1992.
play 232 games (winning 130 and he watches a Certain seasons stand out as well. S
home soccer
playing 12 to a draw): 1 have seen The 1982 squad broughl me my first
game. Many
over 1100 goals scored — our guys winning season ever (12-3-1). That
faculty and staff
scoring 675 of them. was the turn-around year for the
members make
Many great wins flash across my soccer program. In 1989, we de
the extra effort to
mind. I remember beating Valdosta see the Cougars throned PBA and became Florida
State 2-1 (1981); beating Pensacola in action on their C hristian College Conference
4-0 at their tournament (1982); home field. The champs. The 1992 team accom
beating St. Leo 3-1 in a tremendous loyal fans seldom plished the improbable — winning
rainstorm on their field (1982); beat leave dissatisfied Districts for the first time ever and
ing Palm Beach Atlantic 1-0 at their after a well- finishing ,third at Nationals.
1984 homecoming and beating them fought match. Continuing to reminisce, my
twice more (2-1 and 1-0) the same thoughts naturally turn to “ my
boys.” Many lasting friendships
were formed, and it is still a special
joy for me to be in contact with
former players. Marry excellent ath
letes have been recognized on the
All-District, All-Conference, and All-
American teams.
My fondest recollection (and the
source of my greatest joy) has been
the Bible studies each season. It has
been my prayerful desire that the
Word of God be recognized as rel
evant and applicable in ALL that we
do. God only knows the fruit that
has been and will continue to be
born from these studies.
Soccer coach is These have been but a few of the
just one of the many memories with which God has
many hats that blessed and enriched me. There are
Coach Carver
wears. He truly countless other memories as well.
enjoys his ministry I’d be glad to share them with you if
as a Bible and
Biblical Languages you have time.
professor; it is his -Bob Carver, Soccer Coach, ’78-93
mission in life. If
you ever want to
discuss the Bible or
soccer, Coach
Carver is the man
to see.
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