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Show 4 The Magna TlmeaWest Valley News, Thursday, August 7, 1997 Sports SLCC Commitment. Discipline. Dedication These are words heard amongst coaches and athSalt but at Lake letes, Community College, the terms extend beyond the court and playing field. What's expected at most colleges, student-athletspending several hours per day practicing and perfecting skills and playing great ball, is extended at SLCC to d dedication, not only to the sport, but to academics and the community. "We want our student-athlete- s to excel beyond the court or field," said Norma Carr, SLCC athletic director. For example, SLCC coaches es year-roun- Excelling on and off the court student-athlete- s: establish study hours at the beginning of each quarter for While for their student-athlete- s. each sport baseball, basketball, and volleyball -- - it varies, the academic results do not. During last quarter, 36 student-athlethad a grade point average of 3 0 and higher, with fire earning a spot on the dean's list (3 3 79 g.p.a.) and six being named to the president's list (3 g.p.a). And by combintheir averages, women's voling leyball has an impressive team Specketer adds: g.p.a. of "It's also a great support mechanism for the other teams." And their devotion is shared with the community. This past es 5-- Memorial Day as many people sidewalked the flower-line- d walks of Memory Grove in Salt Lake City, little did they know that about 40 SLCC student-athlete- s spent several hours the weekend before weeding, raking, planting flowers, painting activicurbs, and other clean-u- p ties to beautify the area. SLCC Baseball Coach Bill Groves, who oversaw a student- - .0 See SLCC RIGHT: SLCCs on page 7 womens bas- ketball team helps clean up Memory Grove as part of the athletics annual community service project The Best Breakfast Value In Town Every Day All You Can Eat The rules are very simple. Basically its this: kick it If it doesnt move, kick it until it does. it moves, - Phil Woosman I never really liked soccer; never played it, and never wanted to. My kids played when they were younger and I watched a few games; couldnt get into it; wondered why they didnt use their hands; seemed like a lot of kids for one ball. It was like a pack of , , dogs and only one bone. Peter Tietze, one of my South High students, drove me nuts to get him a soccer ball. That was back in the 50s. Since then, Ive been sorta prejudiced. I have noticed that most of the good soccer players are Dutch, German, or South American. Except for Pele, the best player of them alL". imzssz'mstm - The reason I brought up the subject oF sdceertrtthe first place is j because of Saddam Hussein, that terrorist. I see where his team lost to some small nondescript country. He was so mad, he put them all in jail to punish them for losing. Then he shaved all of their hair and mustaches, and you thought Marge Scott was tough when she fired her manager, and let her dog Schottsie have the run of the clubhouse and do his business in the batters box. Saddam is tougher than Marge. He flogged his players after they got out of jail. If you play for Hussein, youd better win. I dont think the major league soccer league will make it economically. Too much competition from football, basketball, baseball, and Tiger Woods. Too many places to spend Americas recreation dollar. Do you really want to spend your horse money and boat money on mid-Easte- rn Steaks, Buffet & Bakery 3399 West 3500 South WVC If 963-626- 1 i Includes breakfast bar with fresh fruits, hot country pancakes, home style french toast, omelettes, thick cut bacon, and fresh fruit juices. made-to-ord- er soccer? Saddam Hussein really puts a high premium on winning soccer games. Jail? Haircuts? Whippings? What a poor loser. George Steinbrenner, the ultimate American front runner, likes to win and will open his wallet to make it happen, but whippings ... never. Hell fire any manager. Hell send a player packing, but he wont shave their heads. I guess I should appreciate soccer more. After all, how many people can dribble with their feet? How many can score a goal with their head? You have to be able to run forever without stopping. You have to play with your lungs burning. ' Don't forget to save room for our popular bakery items - delicious hot cinnamon rolls, country fresh biscuits, our new blue berry muffins, and breakfast pizza. Come early and come hungry. SIMONS SAYS: In soccer, you never say excuse me when you step! on other people's feet. Breakfast Served Every Day of the Week From 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. ; I 1 SIMONS SAYS: Thats okay. 1 I ! SIMONS SAYS: After a shampoo, some people have a bad hair day Whenever I washed my legs, I couldnt do anything with them. Breakfast Buffet, Get 1 FREE Buy 1 . j ! j I I told my coach I didn't like his practices. He said dont like your games. Basketball training offered for student athletes Advanced Basketball Skill Development Training, spon- sored by Champions Athletic Academy, will be held in August and September for a limited group of athletes, seventh through twelfth grade. The acad-- . emy is located at 1581 West 1000 South, Orem. The advanced . training, taught by Tommy Connor; focuses ort offensive skill development and consists of one-hosessions. . Good Monday thru Friday J --- --J ur - Connor is a former point guara and assistant coach at the University of Utah. Cost for the training is $25 pe session for an individual (mini mum of five sessions required or $150 per session for a tean (eight to 12 players). Enrollmen is limited to 50 participants am individuals are encouraged t .Aa V register early.; For more information, call 800 252-318- 2. ; ' |