| Summary: | The Concord\an evorte September 22, 2006 11 Dane brings his passion for soccer to Concordia • Made 5chm\dt-Chr\eter\eer\ adde to 'already internationally infused By ADARA BONNELL Sports Editor The Concordia men's soccer team has added a surprising addition this year. In fact, so has Concordia in general. For the first time in decades, Concordia has a student from Denmark enrolled. MadsSchmidt-Christensen, a first year student with sophomore status, came to America from Denmark in the middle of August. Ru ne Engehretsen, the associate professor ot Scandinavian studies, speaks fluent Danish and is excited about having Schmidt- Christensen on campus. "I think it is a real positive to have students come not only from Norway but other Scandinavian countries," Engebretsen said. Engebretsen will act as Schmidt-Christensen's advisor while he is here at Concordia. Aside from speaking fluent Danish, Engebretsen and Schmidt-Christensen have something else in common: soccer. One of Schmidt- Christensen's passions back in Denmark is soccer. He played for the National Team of Greenland, a territory of Denmark's. Engebretsen also coins himself as an "old Ail- American soccer player." Not only has he played soccer but STAFF PHOTOS BY SARAH SORVAAG Schmldt-Chrlstensen looks forward to playing soccer with the Concordia team. Back home, he played for the National Team of Greenland, which is a territory of Denmark. he has also coached at both Harvard University and St. Olaf College. Schmidt-Christensen does see a difference between soccer in America and back in his native land of Denmark. "It is not as organized as in Europe," Schmidt-Christensen said, "but I think the people who play soccer [here] are really into it. They have decided to play soccer, even though it is not a popular sport." He also enjoys the fact that people are open-minded in America. In Denmark, soccer is the sport to play and you just play it, Schmidt'Christensen said. Head Coach Damian Koshnick looks forward to the addition of Schmidt- Christensen and other players on the team. "Mads is a great soccer player. He has a work ethic that energizes everyone on the team," Koshnick said, "And he is wonderful because he adds a new cog to our already internationally infused squad. We have 5 students that were born overseas." Schmidt-Christensen is looking forward to playing on Concordia's soccer team and hopes that some positive changes affect the players. "I am looking forward to winning with Concordia soccer," Schmidt-Christensen said. "I hope that people at Concordia will change their view on soccer and support the team." The team headed to California earlier this month, and on Sept. 11 they played UC-Santa Cruz. This team is highly ranked and Concordia lost to them 4-0. Although losing is a disappointment, Koshnick felt the outcome of the game would help prepare them for the future. "It was 1-0 at half time which was a defensive achievement," Koshnick said. "We had a great experience and this game will help us down the line. Our defense stood up to a terrific UC-Santa Cruz team." Although the team didn't win against UC- Santa Cruz, Koshnick is optimistic about the rest of the season. "We are looking forward to our first conference win," Koshnick said. "We are looking forward to surprising many teams in the conference this year." PLAYERS'PERSPECTIVES Not ready to hang up the spikes yet I started playing football in seventh grade. My parents made me sign up because they wanted me to get some exercise and lose weight, I hated football in middle school, but started to love it when I reached high school. Football has always been a great outlet for stress and an escape from the everyday grind of life. Playing football has truly become a passion of mine. I cannot compare the rush I get from football to anything else I have experienced. The spectrum of emotions that I have experienced through football is incredible. Moments like beating St. John's during the 2004 season will live with me forever, as will moments like coming up one yard short against Occidental in the same year. It is hard for me to think of life after my playing career is over. 1 have been a football player for so many years that it is difficult to think of hanging up my spikes forever. Unlike other sports it is almost impossible to play any kind of organized football after college. I can't just go play a pick-up game or join a community team. I see that as a great source of motivation. I want to leave everything out on the field every game so I have no regrets. It is truly a blessing to be able to play college football. We have had a great amount of success the last two seasons at Concordia and I believe that this season will be no different. We have lost some talented players from those past teams, but we have guys that are just as talented stepping in for them. There is no reason to think that we cannot win another conference title and make the playoffs for the third year in a row. -Matt McCallum '08 For the love of golf The game of golf is a simple game that is difficult to play and master. It is very fickle because one day you might be playing the best round of your life and absolutely loving the game, then the next day you feel like quitting because it didn't go well. You can easily become addicted to golf because of the chance to hit that one "perfect shot" or make a fifty foot putt to save par. It teaches you many lessons of honesty with yourself and with others and also respect. I love playing golf because there is constantly a challenge of overcoming an obstacle such as beating your best score or the pressure of finishing a round. There is no better feeling then walking off the golf course knowing you overcame an obstacle that you have been trying to hurdle. I started playing golf when I was eight years old and ever since then I have been obsessed with it. It has consumed my life because of my dedication to the sport and my determination to improve myself as a player. When I prepare for a golf tournament whether for school or the summer, I spend about four hours a day, on average, practicing my fundamentals of chipping, putting, irons, and my driver. Along with that I make sure I go and play eighteen holes because actually getting out and playing is where you become a better player. The biggest factor that has developed me into the player I am is having played with guys all through growing up. Their games are much different from the girls as far as pace of play, skill level, and decision making. They have taught me a lot about how to play golt and how to be a better player. One thing I can't emphasize enough to all golfers is the importance of having a good short game. I play some of my best rounds when my short game is on. 1 think there is a big misconception that if you hit the ball far, you are a better player. Hitting the ball long helps, but it is the skill of putting that will win tournaments. I currently am the number one golfer on the women's golf team, and I have been since I was a freshman. For me, there is no better sport than golf. It is a game that teaches you a lot about yourself and the person you are. -Afton Pender '09 Football Sept. 16 Concordia lost to Bethel 21-7- That puts the team at 0-2 overall and 0-1 in the M1AC. Men's Soccer Sept. 11 The Concordia Soccer boys lost to the UC-Santa Cruz 4-0 during their recent trip to California. Sept. 13 The Cobbers lost to St. Thomas 3-1. This was their first MIAC game of the season. Sept. 16 The Cobbers lost to Gustavus 3-0 after giving up two goals in the first 9:10. - Sports Shorts Women's Soccer Sept. 12 The Cobber ladies beat St. Thomas 3-0 in their first MIAC game. Two freshmen scored a goal each and the team now stands at 4-1-0, Sept. 16 After a fast paced game with the Cobbers out-shooting Gustavus 26-10, they settled for a tie at 0-0. This came about after a double overtime. Sept. 17 Once again the Cobber ladies took their team into a double overtime only to lose 1-0. Volleyball Sept. 13 Concordia beat St. Thomas 3-1. This was a feat for the Cobber ladies since St, Thomas was previously undefeated. Men's Cross Country Sept. 16 The Cobber men finished sixth out of six teams in the Montana State Invitational. Men's Golf Sept. 16 Concordia finished third in the Erv Kaiser Invite. Upcoming sport events Sept. 23 — 29 Saturday 23 Football ve. St. John's, 1p.m. Men'5 Soccer @ St. Olaf, 2p.m. Women's Soccer @ St. Olaf, 4p.m, Volleyball vs. 5 t . 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