Activating Two Soccer Pros
Lee Tschantret
It seemed like a normal workday. I was glad to get out of the office with Activeness' John for lunch at Friday's. Our waitress, wearing exactly 14 pieces of "flair" (the minimum), seated us and headed off to see if the tea machine was fixed.
At the table next to us were a couple of veteran pro indoor soccer players from the Baltimore Blast: Lee Tschantret and Danny Kelly, each known for their hustle. Recognizing them from my days as a goalkeeper for the Baltimore Bays, I introduced myself. After a quick recap of who was still playing for the team, Lee offered to leave tickets for the Blast vs. St. Louis Steamers game that night. On the Blast web site, I later read that Lee "is on pace to become the 15th player in League history to record 1,000 points in his career".
For longevity in an underfunded, physically demanding pro sport and the upcoming milestone in your 15th year in the league, Lee Tschantret, you have been Activated!
Jason Kreis
In my years as a competitive soccer player and slightly less competitive triathlete, I've been fortunate to team with or battle against some great athletes.
Before he joined me on the Duke soccer team, I faced Jason Kreis while playing for a North Carolina Select Team that included future pros from UNC and NC State, including eventual National Team player Roy Lassiter. Jason controlled the midfield for Louisiana's team.
Now, after an award-winning college career and 10 years in Major League Soccer (MLS) with Dallas and Salt Lake, he is the all-time leading MLS goal scorer.
For your success and longevity, you have been Activated. For the teammate you were and your work ethic: Activated. Durability and consistency: Activated. For staying at the top of your game over such a long time: Activated. You get the idea.
It seemed like a normal workday. I was glad to get out of the office with Activeness' John for lunch at Friday's. Our waitress, wearing exactly 14 pieces of "flair" (the minimum), seated us and headed off to see if the tea machine was fixed.
At the table next to us were a couple of veteran pro indoor soccer players from the Baltimore Blast: Lee Tschantret and Danny Kelly, each known for their hustle. Recognizing them from my days as a goalkeeper for the Baltimore Bays, I introduced myself. After a quick recap of who was still playing for the team, Lee offered to leave tickets for the Blast vs. St. Louis Steamers game that night. On the Blast web site, I later read that Lee "is on pace to become the 15th player in League history to record 1,000 points in his career".
For longevity in an underfunded, physically demanding pro sport and the upcoming milestone in your 15th year in the league, Lee Tschantret, you have been Activated!
Jason Kreis
In my years as a competitive soccer player and slightly less competitive triathlete, I've been fortunate to team with or battle against some great athletes.
Before he joined me on the Duke soccer team, I faced Jason Kreis while playing for a North Carolina Select Team that included future pros from UNC and NC State, including eventual National Team player Roy Lassiter. Jason controlled the midfield for Louisiana's team.
Now, after an award-winning college career and 10 years in Major League Soccer (MLS) with Dallas and Salt Lake, he is the all-time leading MLS goal scorer.
For your success and longevity, you have been Activated. For the teammate you were and your work ethic: Activated. Durability and consistency: Activated. For staying at the top of your game over such a long time: Activated. You get the idea.
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