2023 Nekoosa Papermakers Boys Soccer Season Preview

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Coaching staff:
Head Coach: Chris Goodwin 6th year varsity coach
Assistant: Dakota Moody 3rd Year
Key returners:
Senior captain Lane O’Donnell controls the game in the middle third of the field for our team, and makes key runs in the attacking third
Key newcomers:
Freshman Clare O’Donnell will be replacing a multiple year 1st team all conference selection on defense and will be sharing those responsibilities with Sophomore Dakota Harper who had taken a year off. These two are going to need find rhythm with the other starters early for our team to be successful
Conference outlook:
Top half finish
Keys to your success this season:
I have three returning sophomores (Brekken Kolar, Deklin Christianson and Jarett Wilcox), and seven returning juniors that make up the core of the team (Jerry Carlson, Braeden Lochner, Carter Jensen, Sawyer Ostrum, Dylan Bruhn, Hayden Ubinger, and George Thompson). Their development from last year to this year will determine how far we can go.

Behind the scenes: Who are some of the people that help your program succeed? 

Team Mom Beth Thomas. She makes our apparel order happen and got licensed just to be our personal bus driver!

Coach’s comments: anything else you’d like to share?

This is the largest squad we have had in several years. We should get more JV time which will really help us develop our new players and provide sustainability for our program moving forward. As the new players develop throughout the season, it will add depth to  our bench allowing us to play at a faster pace.

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David Keech
Author: David Keech

David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]

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