Coach Rogers is about to hit 500 wins and we want to honor his accomplishment!
As of April 17, 2007 Coach Rogers record is 492-167-60 combined for both boys and girls Glendale Soccer. With 23 regular season games and a strong squad this year’s girls should easily reach the 500 mark. We anticipate this historic win will occur sometime before the end of the regular season.
Our hope is that you will join us on the night of Coach’s 500th victory to help celebrate the combined success of the Falcons Nation. With the Falcons playing an “away year” schedule, this win will most likely come when we visit a Springfield area team so those attending may have to travel across town, or a few miles down the road.
If you would be able to join in the celebration please subscribe to this website by placing your email address in the box to the right. You will then receive email notification when we know the exact date, time and location of the likely 500th win.
If you would like to write a congratulatory note or letter to Coach you may do so with a comment to this site. We will present them to him at the recognition ceremony.
If you have contact with other former Falcons please pass this information on to them. We are attempting to contact all players, but records are incomplete and we do not have a master database of all players.
Please note that we are attempting to keep the full extent of our plans a secret from Coach. He is, of course, aware of the approach of this event, but he does not know exactly what kind of celebration we are planning. Your discretion in this effort toward secrecy is appreciated.
As always you can follow the Falcons season at glendalesoccer.com. We look forward to a large turnout in support of Coach Rogers. See you there!
Go Falcons!
128 Responses
Dale Donat
April 19th, 2007 at 8:49 am
1Hello Jeff and Congratulations on your 500th victory!! What an accomplishment–but the number of victories is only part of the story. The impact and positive influence that you have had on so many young people, and parents, is something to be proud of. I could not have asked for a better role model for Brandon during the vunerable high school years. I appreciate all that you did for him and many other players and kdis. It was a pleasure to work with you during those years and be part of the Glendale Soccer program.
Enjoy the Celebration and Good Luck on your future endeavors…..
Dale Donat
Ryan McGee
April 19th, 2007 at 11:23 am
2Congratulations Coach! Wow. Great job. I can’t begin to tell you what a great impact you had on my life while I played for you. You really were a great mentor, and I thank you for that.
And think about all of the crap that you had to put up with from us to get to this point. All the road trips! That is maybe more impressive than the wins. I am very grateful that you are still coming back for more.
Thank you to your family as well for their support of the team throughout my time there.
I wish you much more happiness and success in the future.
McGee
Justin Cantwell
April 19th, 2007 at 12:10 pm
3Congrats on your 500th victory. Thanks for the great four years of coaching and friendship that you portrayed for us high school kids. You represent Glendale with great class and accomplishments. I stand firm in speaking for all of us in saying Glendale soccer couldn’t have ask for a better role model and coach with a strong vendetta against those cross town rivals. Thanks again and good luck in the future.
Rick & Jane McElvaine
April 19th, 2007 at 2:23 pm
4Jeff, we were there when you won 200 games for the boys. We are so excited for you on your 500th win (boys and girls). That takes special dedication to coach so many winning teams. You are truly special and we are proud of you!!! Congratulations!!
Rick & Jane McElvaine
Geoff and Buffy Butler
April 19th, 2007 at 5:38 pm
5Jeff,
Congratulations! You have achieved success beyond what anyone could ever have imagined. Your success is not necessarily the 500 games (but that does make it extra sweet). Your success is what you have been able to do with your players. I started to cal them “kids” but in fact they are young adults and this time in their lives is when they need strong guidance and role models.
What success your players achieve in their lives is reflective on you and your efforts. There are far too many great stories to tell about they way you have motivated and molded your players. There are also a ton of great stories about the fun times at Glendale Falcon Soccer.
Thanks for all you have done. You know you can count on all of the parent and players to help you out anytime you need help. It is the least we can do.
Any chance of whooping up on Kickapoo for that 500th?
Geoffrey and Buffy Butler
Tom & Missy Davidson
April 19th, 2007 at 10:52 pm
6Congratulations Jeff. You have been such a great inspiration and role model for so many young adults. Your success is being celebrated tonight for your outstanding record as a coach, but we will continue to celebrate your decication and passion for the game for many more victories to come. We are proud to call you, Jackie and the kids our friends!
Jackie Rogers
April 20th, 2007 at 8:24 am
7In August of 1988 we were traveling to a place called Springfield, Missouri, leaving the only place we knew- South Florida. Only married two months, we were embarking on life’s journey together, traveling to the unknown. I remember that night in the hotel that we found out you were offered the soccer coaching job at some high school called Glendale.
Little did we know then that Glendale High School and the community of soccer people that have grown into the ‘Falcon Nation’ would become our extended family.
I have watched you grow into an amazing man and devoted coach who absolutely loves his players. Your heart has always been dedicated to seeing your players develop into strong men and women with their own convictions and passions.
Our children have watched you model your integrity on and off the field in your quiet, unassuming way. Your character and strength have been a blessing to all who know you.
On September 19, 1989, our first son was brought into this world- which also happened to be the night of a Glendale/Kickapoo game. You were proudly holding Justin, enjoying your moment of being a dad, and said, “It’s time to go play, I’ll be back later.” Glendale soccer has been embedded into who we are as a family and we wouldn’t trade it for anything.
We love you, support you, and are so proud of the coach, dad, husband, and mentor you have become.
We are truly blessed to have you as our own head coach and to share you with the Glendale soccer family.
You’re simply the best!
Jackie
Justin
Jake
Jessie
Steve Ole Olson
April 20th, 2007 at 10:28 pm
8Coach, I too have been touched by your efforts in the community. Thanks for breaking me in and get me started on the path of documenting the soccer community you have been an integral part of. Well done sir!
Ross Frierson
April 21st, 2007 at 7:58 am
9Jeff,
You have been such a big part of my life over the last ten years, and I’m sure that there is no way to thank you enough. If the measure of a coach is judged by their record, then there is no doubt that you have done a great job and will continue to do so. However, I know you well enough to know that when you are done coaching you hope to be remembered for more than your record. So many lives have been impacted in a positive way through your work. You never hid the fact that you are a Christian, and you displayed that commitment through your actions and words. I am very proud of your accomplishment in winning 500, but I am most proud to have played and worked with you. Enjoy this night!
Ron & Vicki Hacker
April 21st, 2007 at 8:19 am
10Hello Jeff:
Congratulations……..how wonderful!!!!!! We are so proud of you.
Certainly look forward to seeing you this summer back in
Greers Ferry, Arkansas. We’ve always known that you are a
devoted father and coach (and husband). We will need to celebrate
with everyone at the lake in July.
2007 is a memorable year for you!!!!!!!!!!
Ron and Vicki Hacker
Terri Offutt
April 21st, 2007 at 10:16 am
11Way to Go Jeff!
We are very proud of you. We wish you continued success, Coach.
Love,
Marc and Terri
Connie Gillies and family
April 21st, 2007 at 3:44 pm
12Hey Jeff….I haven’t been around for your coaching successes but I know what a truly successful man of God you are. Thank you for honoring your family, friends and peers by taking a stand in all that you do for
Integrity.
May God continue to bless your life and use you for His purposes and glory.
Love Always, The Gillies Family from S. Florida
Jack and Betsy Stack
April 21st, 2007 at 7:06 pm
13Jeff,
We celebrate with you your 500th victory on the soccer field! What an amazing accomplishment!
Even more amazing, however, is the tremendous influence you have had on the young people who have had the privilege to play for you. It was never just about soccer. You taught character, teamwork, sportsmanship, and life lessons that your players will carry with them throughout their lives.
We are grateful that our children have had the opportunity to play for you and to know you, both as a coach and as a friend.
Congratulations on a great milestone! Hopefully we’ll be around to celebrate your next 500 wins!
Jack and Betsy Stack
Rusty Pedigo
April 21st, 2007 at 8:33 pm
14Jeff,
We go back to the first weekend you came to Springfield with your parents for their new ministry. Than you went back to catch your bride away and come make a new life together. But as you came, who would have known that God would open a ministry to which you have had with so many kids.
You are a blessing to those young adults and in some cases their surrogate dad, (of course Jackie as mom) Both of you have embraced your ministry and have truly been an example of Christ to your kids.
Your integrity, your “tough love” and your honesty to the kids and their parents will never go unnoticed or be forgotten.
It is truly an honor to call you my friend.
Through the years you have shown to me Proverbs 22:1,4, & 6. Verse 6 says to train up a child in the way he should go, you have taken kids when they start high school and help to mold them to be young adults and to go away from high school and I truly believe even though all of us are not perfect and make all the right choices, you and Jackie have encouraged the kids, challenged the kids and sent them out as young adults with confidence that you did your best with the ministry God has put you in.
Thanks for your friendship and congratulation on your 500 th win. I just wish there weren’t so many of them against “us”.
Rusty
josh keisker
April 22nd, 2007 at 2:33 pm
15coach, what a priviledge it is to call you that even to this day. you have truly been an inspiration and someone i look to as a coach, friend, and mentor. the 500 wins you have achieved is nothing in comparison to the young lives you have helped mold into young adults outside of the game. so many people look to you for help, guidance, or just a friend to talk to and you have always been there. we, as a glendale nation, are lucky to have you. we all appreciate what you and your family has done for us and hope one day we might be able to return a fraction of what you have given to each of us. coach, we love you, we are proud of you, and hope you many more victories to come.
Don & Cheryl Christenson
April 22nd, 2007 at 7:01 pm
16Jeff,
Congratulations on this great achievment 500 wins it really is something to be proud of all the players that have came and palyed. I know that they all have learned life lessons on the field with you there to help them.
I remember when Randi decided to play high school ball I was afraid she had made a mistake and that it would be difficult on her since she had sit out her freshman year. You made it all so easy for her we never looked back. Through all the injuries you continued to support her and help her grow. I’ll never forget the night and the daty after they won the first district title. It was a great moment for all the girls, parents and the program.
A lot could say it was just another win but I have learned that you cheerish all the wins and all the players and most of the parents. You have never taken an opponent for granted and you’ve always done the right thing for the players and the program. This honor couldn’t have happened without your herd work and love of the game.
Enjoy the moment and thanks to you and your family for being a friend and a coach.
Don & Cheryl Christenson
Ken Lopez
April 23rd, 2007 at 7:33 am
17Dear Jeff,
It is thrilling to see the success in your life and the fruit of your labor. I am not surprised at these accomplishments because I observed many outstanding qualities in your life when you were in high school. It was a privilege to coach you and to see you develop the leadership qualities that are so evident today in your life. I am confident that along with the many victories that have been complied that you have molded and impacted many young people and their futures. I regret that I have never had the opportunity to see you “in action” as a coach, but perhaps that may occur one day in the future. Congratulations and keep up the great work! A job well done brings glory and honor to our Savior. Keep serving Him with all your heart.
Coach Ken Lopez
Tyler Buzbee
April 23rd, 2007 at 3:45 pm
18Jeff:
My memories of playing soccer at Glendale are very fond for many reasons. You and your family always had a large presence. Whether it was Randy coaching JV, you coaching Varsity or us (the players) wrapping Jake and Justin up in the ball bag, you could always expect a Rogers or two to be hanging around. I also remember the foreign exchange student from Brazil, Sasha, who we all called “Salsa”. Believe it or not, you even crowned Erik Pacyniak with the moniker that still follows him today, E.P. But I digress.
I think the common themes of character building, role modeling and mentoring mentioned in nearly everyone’s comments is a testimony to how your consistency as a coach and person have touched many (or they are copying off the person ahead of them). I hope you get to do this for another 500 wins or more.
Congratulations and good luck on your next 500.
Tatu Hershey Psycho
(Tyler Buzbee)
Jake Stratman
April 24th, 2007 at 7:35 am
19Jeff:
The Glendale Soccer program accepted me when my family moved to Springfield in 1990. I was a scared, average player that needed guidance and encouragement. You gave that to me. You pushed us, cared for us, and laughed with us.
Eight years later, and after four years of college soccer, I arrived on your field again. This time I was a scared, rookie English teacher with the hopes of coaching. I needed guidance and encouragement. You gave that to me. Not once did you treat me like a mere “assistant.” You gave me responsibilities, you gave me your trust, and you gave me your confidence. You also made me cut kids from the JV team–I will never forgive you for that. I learned how to be a coach, and I learned how to deal with people. You empowered me to make the right decisions and you sought my advice. I am a blessed man to have been on the sidelines with you for six years.
I know you understand how much your family has meant to mine over the years, but it’s also nice to be reminded of it, especially in a public manner like this. I hope you enjoy all of these comments.
Congrats on reaching #500,
Jake Stratman
P.S. I also speak for the Rev, Deb, and even Nate.
Jana Hutchens
April 24th, 2007 at 8:28 am
20I am so proud of your commitment to the soccer program and congrats on your 500th win… You taught the young men and women much more than soccer… the things they learned from you will take them through their entire lives. Over the 8 years that I was a parent of two of your players, I saw such amazing changes in the lives of both Ty and Taylor. They grew into young men with a great understanding of teamwork and commitment to they team, both on and off the field…the family values that you taught and showed the players will always be remembered…Keep up the great work…. Jana Hutchens
Taylor Hutchens
April 24th, 2007 at 10:49 am
21Coach-
Congrats on all the wins, if anyone deserves it, its you. Glendale soccer wouldn’t be the program that it is without your coaching. Thanks for everything over the years. I’ll always remember the first friday night in November.
Taylor
Sarah (Corbett) Williams
April 24th, 2007 at 5:06 pm
22Congrats, Coach Rogers, on your 500th win. That is such an impressive accomplishment. Reading all of the above comments has been so touching, especially as I remember back to my Glendale days (and I am thankful I was not one of the players Coach Stratman had to cut his first year!).
When I first saw your site and my husband asked what I was reading, my immediate response was that my high school coach was being honored…..and that “he was the best coach ever!”. You taught us such a unique and wonderful balance between having the best time but also working hard. You truly inspired us to become better players and also better people.
High school soccer is one of my most fond memories of growing up, and you are a large part of that. When we would play other teams and I saw how mean/discouraging their coaches were, I was always so thankful to play for you.
No one deserves this honor more than you. Congrats! And best wishes with many more wins in the future.
- Sarah (Corbett) Williams
P.S. Making your players practice all those “game winning headers” seems to have paid off!
Gary & Diana Robinson
April 24th, 2007 at 6:37 pm
23Hello Jeff:
Congratulations on achieving 500 wins with the boy’s and girl’s soccer teams. This is a tremendous accomplishment and we are both thrilled at your achievement.
As always, you will point out that these wins were accomplished by the players on the field (you just stood there and watched). Comments like these are based on the high degree of class you exhibit and your natural humbleness. However, we watched as you led both Christopher and Rebecca through 8 years of soccer. Yes, they won many games on the field. But along the way, they learned how to be winners, how to exhibit good sportsmanship, how to function on a team, and how to accept defeat gracefully. These are the exceptional contributions you made to my children and they will last their entire lives.
It has been our distinct pleasure knowing and working with you in the Glendale sports program. We wish you and your family the very best.
Sincerely,
Gary & Diana Robinson
Megan Arens
April 24th, 2007 at 6:49 pm
24Congratulations Rogers!!!!
I’m sorry I haven’t kept in touch over the years, but I want to say congratulations on your 500th win. That is such a great accomplishment, but with a coach like you, I’m not surprised at all. Through my 12 years of playing soccer, I’ve had numerous coaches, but you are by far one of my favorite. You could always crack a joke and make us smile, but you knew when to get tough on us as well. I never felt intimated or scared when I played for you; rather I respected you, which always made me want to play my hardest in order to impress you.
I’ll never forget the days of bargaining, riding the “yellow biscuit”, prom talks, and barbie bed time stories. Thank you so much for making my 4 years at Glendale memorable. And I’m proud that I could be a part of your 500 wins…thanks again for everything!
love
Megan Arens ….. or Gwyneth
Erin "Fialka" Wear
April 25th, 2007 at 6:15 am
25ROGERS!
How exciting! I dont want to sound super cheesy in this thing and tell you all my fav. memories from soccer. I just wish now that I would have stuck with it. I really miss the game. Anywho, kick butt in that 500th win. I dont want it to be some lousy game either. lets make it good. LATA
-Erin ‘Fialka’ Wear
Buddy Coulter
April 25th, 2007 at 9:49 am
26Coach,
Thank you for everything. You made us love the sport even more than we already did! You have taught me so much about about soccer but you have taught me even more about what it means to be a good person. I am honored to have played for you and I am honored that I get to stand beside you now as a coach.
I wish everyone could have seen you sprint to the lockers rooms at half time of the Kickapoo game this year. That was great! Congrats!
Dennis & Terrie Coulter
April 25th, 2007 at 1:20 pm
27Jeff,
Congratulations!! We are so excited for your 500th win. You are a very special person and a very dedicated coach. You have been such a positive influence in so many young lives. Yes, you taught them about soccer but you taught them so much more. You taught them teamwork, family values and sportsmanship. You also taught respect.
It is a great honor to know you as a coach and a friend. Thank you for everything that you do.
Dennis & Terrie Coulter
Dennis & Terrie Coulter
Danny Collins
April 25th, 2007 at 1:31 pm
28Coach,
Finally you get a night for you. You always put us as your players before you no matter what victory we were celebrating. If it wasnt for you being the coach at Glendale who knows what high school I would of ended up at. These past 4 years will be ones I never forget for numerous reasons, (mainly all those wins against Kickapoo) but the soccer I played here in Springfield has influenced the rest of my life, and I know I am not the only player you have influenced. That last sectional win against the Poo will be replayed over and over again in mind, especialy your run into the locker room at half (I dont know who was enjoying the win more - you or us). What a great feeling. You do more than just coach a soccer team, and I thank you for that. I am honored to be the senior class when you get to this mark. Thank you for these past 4 years and I am excited that I will be in town to watch more of the great Glendale tradition, that you created, continue on. Congrats on the 500!
Scot McElvaine
April 25th, 2007 at 2:36 pm
29Jeff,
Thank you for all that you have done for me as a player and a coach. As a player, you made the game more fun and kept things interesting. I really enjoyed working with you this past year as JV coach. Like Jake Stratman, I never felt like a grunt or just an “assistant.” I really appreciate the way you let me take the reins and do things my way. I think there are a lot of good things to be said about your leadership style that I couldn’t possibly do concisely.
With all that said, congratulations on the big 500!
Sincerely,
Scot McElvaine
Tim Stack
April 25th, 2007 at 7:49 pm
30Coach-
Congratulations on your 500th win! Although my playing days are long gone I still find myself reminiscing about the good old days of Glendale Soccer. The lessons I learned on the field have stuck with me throughout my life. I hope you realize the positive impact you have had on my life and the lives of the many other players you have coached.
Thanks for the life lessons and cherished memories. Congratulations, you deserve it!
Tim Stack
Maddie Senkosky
April 25th, 2007 at 8:27 pm
31Papa (As all of us called you during my last few years),
Our nickname to you says so much in itself. You were so much of a father figure to all of us. (I don’t think anyone will ever forget your prom talks). But beyond being that, you always seemed to have the perfect words for every situation. Since I was a freshman, you always had me striding towards more. I would never have been the player I was without you.
Even though I grew up living and breathing the game, you showed me how much more there is to it. Everyday, I learned something new. And now, after playing college soccer, I have relearned to appreciate you. You truly care for each and every player, and will always have something to teach each of us. You showed me there was always something to play for, always something to prove.
We have all been so lucky to have you in our lives, with soccer and in life. I skim down the list of people already posted, and it amazes me to see at all the people you have influenced.
Congratulations Rogers, 500 is beyond unbelievable.
And thanks for everything,
Mads
Sharon Ferguson
April 25th, 2007 at 8:58 pm
32What a great accomplishment and a huge milestone in your life. I send my best wishes for your continued success - both on and off the field. You have always made our family so proud of you - your wonderful attitude, big heart, smart decisions and your sincere concern for your children and the youth of your community. You set a fine example for your players, your family and all of us that are fortunate to know you. Congratulations, Jeff - way to go, Coach!!
Love and a big hug,
Aunt Sharon
Phil & Kim Melugin
April 25th, 2007 at 10:25 pm
33Jeff,
You have contributed so much over the years to the Springfield community. Without equivocation it is clear you always fought hard to take your team as far as it could go each season. However, we’ve always had a sense that when the season ended for your team you would sincerely pull for any Springfield team to be as successful as it could possibly be, in the event it was still playing.
This fine character trait is also evident in what seems to be a genuine desire to see all those in business, you are associated with, succeed. Your many hours of community service and authentic friendship have gone along way to making this happen.
Your accomplishment and honor tonight could not have happened for a more deserving man.
Congratulations!
Ryan Sanders
April 26th, 2007 at 9:52 am
34Hey coach!! I can’t believe you still have my number in your old phone. I received a phone call from the Mrs on it. Feel free to give me a call on it so that you aren’t that loser that has 4 year old numbers on a phone that you never dial. Congratulations on 500. I am coming back to Springfield in July so I am sure I am going to run in to you more. Again thank you so much for everything you have done for Springfield soccer. Ryan
Mary and John Senkosky
April 26th, 2007 at 10:52 am
35Jeff, you had such a positive and significant influence on our daughter, Maddie! You cared about her, believed in her, saw her strengths, knew her weaknesses, and continued in her a passion for the game of soccer. She always had the utmost respect for you as a coach and an individual, and she still does. I’ll never forget the first year she played for you, and came home with the “parable” about prom! She told us about “story time” on road trips, and how the players always looked forward to seeing what book you would read and how you related it to “real life!” It takes a gift to be a coach who adolescents look up to, respect, and want to work hard for, and you have that gift. You are a gentle man, yet strong in your convictions; an individual who we have been blessed to have in our daughter’s life. It takes a village to raise a child, and we are so thankful you have been there for Maddie. Thank you, and congratulations!
Mary and John
Jake Rogers
April 26th, 2007 at 4:21 pm
36Congrates dad on the big 500, I am excited to come and play at Glendale next year.
Your a great coach and an awesome dad.
Love Jake
Matt Marinec
April 27th, 2007 at 1:10 am
37Coach Rogers,
Wow! Congratulations on big win number 500! You have absolutely earned every single one of them. More importantly, you have earned the respect, love, and admiration of an even more important number–the number of people whose lives you have influenced in such a positive way over the years. You made myself and everyone around you the best they could be. You demanded the best, not for yourself, but for your players. We understood that. You cared about us. You wanted us to succeed. You pushed us hard, yet at the same time you always kept that delicate balance between competitiveness and fun, coach and friend. Never in a million years did I think I would miss running a full-field sprint with a taste of soap in my mouth as a result of my vocabulary–but do I ever!! In all seriousness, high school is such an important age in a young man’s life, and what an honor it is to have had you as a mentor, leader, coach and inspiration. Thanks for the memories, and I wish you the very best in helping so many more young people make memories of their own. Congratulations!
“Mary”
Sarah Bell
April 27th, 2007 at 8:50 am
38Coach-
Congratulations on your 500th win! It’s such an exciting and impressive accomplishment. I’ll never forget the amazing memories you were such a huge part of during my high school soccer experiences. Prom talks, bedtime stories and the yellow biscuit were just a few of them. You’re an incredible coach and a wonderful person. Thanks for everything!
Love,
Sarah B.
Shirley Beccue
April 27th, 2007 at 12:35 pm
39Congratulations Jeff! I wish I could be there for the 500th win. I know it will bring back many memories of the games, the sweet wins, the heartbreaking losses, the one-on-one talks w/your players, and watching many boys and girls mature into young adults. You have been an excellent role model–thoughtful, supportive, fun, and most of all a caring individual. There is a saying that I believe to be true: “We may not remember what someone said to us or what they did for us, but we will remember how they made us feel.” In reading the testimonies above I can see that you have made a lot of people feel very special–that is the best accomplishment of all. Love you Jeff! Aunt Shirl
Randy Rogers
April 28th, 2007 at 7:36 am
40Jeffro,
Congratulations on an outstanding achievement!! It goes to show that you certainly don’t have to excel at playing a sport to be successful coaching it:) (What are brothers for). It’s moving to see all the lives that have been touched whether directly or indirectly thru your leadership–What a legacy. We’ve shared some “interesting” times on the soccer field whether it was coaching, playing or watching, soccer has had a profound impact on the Rogers family. God has used you to take falcons where eagles soar, and with the impact that has been made I say it would be well worth another 500 wins. Always remember that the eternal far outweighs the here and now. It’s a privelege to call you brother.
Sincerely,
Randy
Rick and Sheila Temple
April 28th, 2007 at 1:00 pm
41Jeff,
Congratulations on your 500th win! We are happy for your success in coaching - you are an excellent soccer coach and very deserving of this recognition. We are even happier for your success in positively affecting the lives of so many young players. God has placed you in a special place to show His love and direction to students. You have answered the call, and your life is obviously much richer for it. The tributes on this site from all of your former players and their parents is truly amazing. We are proud for you.
We also thank you and your family for your special friendship to us. We have loved traveling to soccer tournaments together and sharing real life with our families. We look forward to many more wins for you, and more great times together.
Congrats friend! We love you!
Rick & Sheila
Ashley Meyer
April 28th, 2007 at 2:28 pm
42Coach Rogers…aka Papa!
Congratulations on your 500th win. Wow! That’s big time. I have to say my four years of Glendale Soccer would never have been the same without you as a coach. What would practice be without the chance to “double or nothing” (or even “triple or nothing”) our way out of sprints? I think my favorite years as a Glendale Falcon were freshman and sophomore year when you coached our amazing team to back-to-back district champs!! You really bring a lot to the program. Many memories lie within the legacy of Glendale Soccer which you have created. Congratulations Rogers! You deserve this!
Sincerely,
Ashley
Bob & Shelli Campodonico
April 28th, 2007 at 5:29 pm
43Jeff:
What a truly amazing milestone in your career! We are so proud of you as a brother-in-law on and off the field. The years of dedication to your team and community are an inspiration. You are a positive role model to your players each and everyday on the field. Congratulations Jeff on your 500th win!!!! We Love Ya!
Bob, Shelli, Chris, Tim, & Jeff Campodonico
Ginger Scates
April 28th, 2007 at 8:08 pm
44Dear Jeff:
Congratulations on #500! It seems like not so long ago, Jim and I were your biggest fans as we sat in the stands watching you play soccer for HCA- those were great days! I know the skills, integrity, and competitive spirit learned in those years have helped mold you into a greatly admired and respected coach, on field as well as off.
We have always been so proud of you and your accomplishments, which are many, but most importantly, we know you have never compromised your moral standards, ethics, and commitment to Christ. As a husband to our daughter and a father to our grandchildren, the most important coaching is done at home. You have done a wonderful job in demonstrating godly wisdom and unconditional love to your family as well as the many lives you have touched throughout these past years.
We love you dearly,
Ginge (and in memory of Jim- Papaw)
Jessie Rogers
April 29th, 2007 at 11:15 am
45Dad,
I am so proud of you! Your 500th win. It just shows what a dedicated man you are. I just love seeing you so happy on that field coaching all those wonderful boys and girls. You are an amazing coach and an even more amazing dad. I love you!
Jessie
Becca Robinson
April 30th, 2007 at 12:24 pm
46Coach Rogers (PAPA!!),
Wow, so many memories with so little of a space to write. Congratulations on your 500th win! I will never forget my four years at Glendale with you as my coach. Yeah, the first week of practice always stunk every year, but I now appreciate the reasons as to why you were so evil that week.
Not only that, the DOUBLE OR NOTHINGS in practice! Those were intense! I must tell you, I REALLY miss my bedtime stories now! I always got a kick out of that fun time in Sedalia. Not only that, the PROM talk. Way to let us know PAPA! 
You brought so much to the program, and it has definitely showed. You cared about your players, and I thank you for that. Glendale soccer probably would not have gotten to where it is right now if you hadn’t been there. Congratulations, and thanks for being such a great role model in my life. “And we go!” (Such an awesome phrase 
)
Love,
Becca Robinson
Lorin Opfer
April 30th, 2007 at 2:33 pm
47Papa-
Congrats on the big 500. The past 3 years have been so memorable in every aspect. From the road trips to THE ROLLA GAME and everything in between. You are the coach that everyone wishes they had but only the lucky ones have the luxury of playing for. Youre an excellent role model and teach us not only about soccer, but about life. (prom talks) You bring out the best in each and every player you coach and have made such an impact on so many peoples lives. I am honored to have played for you these past three years and I am soo looking forward to my senior year. A year which will hold laughing, crazy road trips, story time, prom talks and championships. (hopefully no injuries) Congrats Rogers, we all love you!
Louis
.ps. this is why, this is why, this is why were hott
Marshall Kinne
April 30th, 2007 at 6:26 pm
48Coach,
Congratulations on your 500th win. Your hard work and dedication has not only won games, but has made leaders of numerous men and women you have coached throughout the years. I will never forget my time at Glendale playing under you, and the amazing bonds and memories I made that will last me a lifetime. Thanks for being a great coach and role model for me and so many others.
Marshall
Dave Rogers
April 30th, 2007 at 8:10 pm
49Jeff,
You were the best man at my wedding and my best friend in life. Your dedication to excellence is revealed both on and off the field with your players. They respect and look up to you as a leader, which is inspirational. Even though, during my senior year you guys laid down at State, so you could return your senior year to become Highland’s first State Soccer Champs, look what you have become. I don’t know many people who can claim they have 500 of anything, let alone Wins. So, congrats my little brother on your 500th win. This is truly an epic achievement.
I love you,
dave
Mindy Neal
May 1st, 2007 at 6:12 am
50Papa-
Congrats on the big 500 thats awesome. These past 4 years have been amazing. You are such a great role model for all of us young players not just on the field but off to. I have learned so much playing for you these past years and i hope we can win your 500th win for you! i will miss you so very much after this season.. You have been the best coach anyone would ask for i love you Congrats!!!!
David & Lisa Bell
May 1st, 2007 at 7:24 am
51Jeff,
Congratulations on your 500th victory, some of my best memories of Sarah Bell’s H.S. were her experiences playing soccer on your team, it kept us close during her last years at home. Your name still comes up when we talk about that time.
Highlights: Sedalia Tournaments, Kickapoo PK win for Districts, John Senkowski and I mowing the field with a push mower - no one had it looking better!
If you need an assistant coach ever, I’m your man.
Good luck,
David
Jennifer Hammons
May 1st, 2007 at 6:22 pm
52Coach Rogers,
Congratulations on your success. You are such an amazing coach and this accomplishment proves it. You not only always provided us with guidance but you cared about all of your players. You helped make my last years of soccer some of the best. Everyday playing for you I knew would be fun and would help my love for the game grow. There have been moments where you have been proud of us but this is our moment to be proud of you. Congratulations again and you will no doubt have more successes in the future. Thank you for everything!
Love,
Jen
Brad and Debbie Fisher
May 1st, 2007 at 8:37 pm
53Coach Rogers,
What a wonderful accomlishment! Congratulations on your 500th victory. More importantly, thank you for touching the lives of your young players in such a positive way and we’re so grateful that both Travis and Lexi had the opportunity to play for you.
Brad and Debbie Fisher
Heidi Bushman
May 2nd, 2007 at 4:35 pm
54Coach Rogers,
I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate everything that you have done for me! I will never forget how nervous I was coming out to play highschool soccer as a freshman, and you were so encouraging. You taught me pretty much everything there was to know about the game and playing on your team those four years made me realize how much I loved the game! I was able to go on and play in college, which was something i never thought i would want to do…You helped me excel in a sport that i will never stop loving! You are still by far my favorite coach and 500 winning games is such an amazing accomplishment! Thanks again for everything!
Heidi
Holly Robinson
May 2nd, 2007 at 6:53 pm
55Rogers,
Congratulations on your 500th win!! I am so happy for you. You are such an amazing coach and by far my most favorite one!! You are one of the reasons I decided to play college ball and I want to thank you for that. I honestly miss Glendale Soccer so much. You have no idea how much of an impact you have had on my life. I want to thank you for everything you have done and I am so happy we still keep in touch and I was able to come out to your game in Joplin this year. Thank you so much for everything!!!! CONGRATS AGAIN!!!
Love,
Holly Rob
The Sheppard Family
May 2nd, 2007 at 9:37 pm
56Jeff,
Congratulations on an incredible achievement! Peggy and I are grateful for the opportunities that Chelsea and Erin had playing under your guidance. For Chelsea, the experience was brief - the first ‘exhibition’ year - but a wonderful reunion with a sport she loves. Erin had the full four year treatment and has wonderful memories of her time on the team.
Thanks for your continuing commitment to women’s team sports. The young ladies gain invaluable experiences - commitment, dedication and reliance on teammates - that stay with them in their future endeavors.
You don’t need us to tell you what a huge difference you make in the lives of these young people, but we will proudly stand in a very long line of parents whose children have been positively influenced by you.
Steve and Peggy Sheppard
Reg Cook
May 3rd, 2007 at 7:47 am
57Dear Jeff,
This will be an amazing accomplishment. 500 wins. The most important thing though is the lives you have touched and made a difference in. God bless you and your family.
Coach Reg Cook
Jason Price
May 3rd, 2007 at 8:22 am
58Hey Jeff,
Congratulations! Reaching 500 wins is no easy job that few coaches have been able to achieve. You’ve done a tremendous job in growing the Glendale soccer program and Springfield soccer as a whole. The level of play and caliber of players is much better than what it was when I graduated in 1991 and you’re a big part of that.
Aside from your tactical knowledge of the game, I believe your 500 wins results from being a leader who can strategically look at the skills each player brings to the field, align them in the best role or position, and motivate them to give everything they have for the team. Players respect you Jeff because you push them to be their best and support them along the way. That results in success every time no matter what the scoreboard says at the end of the game.
Thanks for your dedication. The results go well beyond the soccer field for me and I know for many of your players.
Jason
Travis Fisher
May 3rd, 2007 at 1:37 pm
59Jeff,
Congratulations on your 500th win. So many of us look back at our time playing soccer for you as one of the greater times in our lives. You were certainly the instrument behind those great memories. Sure, the wins were always great, but it was the atmosphere in the Glendale soccer program you shaped that was and is so much fun. Thank you for having such a positive influence in my life as a coach and as a friend.
Travis Fisher
Pam & Paul Walker
May 6th, 2007 at 8:10 pm
60Jeff,
Congrats! You have accomplished a milestone that many never attain. Not only are you a great coach but you are a great friend, father, and man of God.
WAY TO GO!
Pam & Paul
Tim Rogers
May 6th, 2007 at 8:17 pm
61Jeff,
Nice job Jeff!! Congrats. It was truly an honor to have coached by your side for a year. I learned alot about you that year. I know most people have an idea but don’t truly know how much you give to the kids and the Glendale program. You and Jackie have sacraficed your lives for the program. We as family members know that soccer is a big part of your life. 500 is a great accomplishment. Lets face it, you haven’t always had the best talent on the field, but you have always been able to get the win. It can never be said that a Glendale team was out coach, but you have certainly out coached alot of teams in the area. Springfield soccer has come a very long way since the days I played, thanks to the work you have put into it. Enjoy this night, then bring home a state championship to Springfield soon.
Brian Henderson
May 7th, 2007 at 12:15 pm
62Jeff,
Congratulations on the 500th win! It was a pleasure playing for you all four years and can’t even began to explain how thankful we all are for the support and guidance that you have given us. I understand completely how hard it is as a coach, trying to be there as a role model, friend and babysitter. If it wasn’t 4 you I don’t think I could have done it at Nixa for three years. Thanks again for that competitive drive that I tried to instill in my players (Mainly against Kickapoo). Congrats again and good luck in the Future!
Brian (Beaner) Henderson
Ann Cook
May 7th, 2007 at 12:21 pm
63Congratulations Jeff! What a great accomplishment. Obviously the wins are nice and reaching this benchmark is fantastic but clearly your success as a coach goes well beyond all that. Reading all these posts is pretty inspirational. You have achieved so much as a coach on the field but you have never lost sight of why you are coaching or who you are in it for. The imprint you’ve left on so many lives is what will be remembered most. Congratulations! Here’s to 500 more!
Lesley Noe
May 7th, 2007 at 6:01 pm
64Coach,
Congratulations! You have an amazing gift that has not gone unrecognized. Your extraordinary contributions of leadership, compassion, discipline, and determination to the Glendale Soccer program and to each individual who has been a part of it can be matched by no one. My life has been deeply impacted by the life lessons you instilled in us during my high school years. I will never settle for being a thermostat or bridesmaid in anything I do! I can not thank you enough for the time and energy you spend changing the world one roster at a time.
Lesley (no-no) Noe
Scott Evans
May 9th, 2007 at 12:16 am
65JR,
Reaching a milestone of 500 wins??? I would have put my money on you reaching 500 lbs!!!
It was a true pleasure to read the comments of so many people whose lives you have impacted over the course of your coaching career. As impressive as “500″ truely is, I must applaud your legacy of inspriring young girls and boys over these many years…a job well done!
Though the years have come and gone I still reflect on some of the great memories we’ve shared. I’m honored to call you my friend for the past 20 years!
- “E”
Rick and Angie Collins
May 9th, 2007 at 11:44 am
66Jeff-
You should take great pride in all your accomplishments! There are not many people who can claim such a positive influence on so many young adults. Speaking from personal experience, the impact you had on Danny was amazing. From the first day of tryouts, you made a difference. He wanted to work harder to please himself but also to please you. You inspired him to set goals and when they were reached, to set new ones. He was never happier than at the beginning of each season, and never more sad than when the season came to an end. He is a better young man because of your influence. We thank you sincerely for all you have done for him and all the other players who have been lucky enough to be coached by you.
Lesley Noe
May 9th, 2007 at 12:15 pm
67As my great friend Dr. Jake Stratman pointed out, I meant in my first message that I will never settle for being a thermometer. Thermometers tell the temperature while thermostats set the temperature. I definitely strive to SET the temperature in everything that I do thanks to you, Coach. I just wanted to clear that up!
No-no
Justin Rogers
May 11th, 2007 at 11:13 pm
68Dear Dad,
I just wanted to say Congratulations on your 500th victory. I am so proud of all that you have accomplished. I love you a lot and thank you for always being there for me.
Love your son,
Justin
Tom and Ana Moffe
May 14th, 2007 at 9:35 pm
69Jeff, Congradulations on a truly great achievement. 500 WINS Wow! Ana and I are very happy for you and we feel very fortunate that all three of our children have had the opportunity to be coached by you. We wish all the best for you and your family and continued success in the years to come. Now if only the Dolfins and Bills could boast about a win-loss record as out standing as yours, life would be grand!!
JERRY AND TWILA PRICE
May 15th, 2007 at 5:45 pm
70Jeff,
How pleased we are to see you reach this great goal in coaching
We were lucky enough to have been there from the very first year you
coached at Glendale. My definition of a great coach has always been
an individual who could take whatever level of players he was given
and mold them into winners both on and off the field, and you have
certainly filled that role. You and Jackie and your family are a blessing to
everyone in the community. Thanks Jeff for all you’ve done and accomplished.
Tony Ferguson
May 16th, 2007 at 10:47 am
71WOW!! What a great accomplishment. You not only have 500 victories on the field but it is obvious that you have thousands of victories through the lives you have touched.
Keep up the great work. We will celebrate in July.
Congratulations Coach-
Ferg
Jack Wright
May 16th, 2007 at 7:48 pm
72Congratulations Jeff!
I was there at the beginning when a small group of soccer parents made a plea to the Director of Athletics for the Springfield Schools for a new coach for the Glendale soccer team. I recall the fresh faced young man who took the job on a part time basis, bringing determination, energy, and pride to the program. I remember win number 1 and have followed your accomplishments through the years. And now I will soon see win number 500. You have not just complied a wonderful record, but have had a positive influence on more players than I can imagine. Keep it up!
Mark Eastin
May 17th, 2007 at 10:16 pm
73COACH: There is oviously a wealth of memories you hold as you reflect on this outstanding accomplishment of your 500 carrer wins. You have created memories not only for yourself but for every student that has come into contact with you. These memories last a lifetime with folks you teach not only on the field but off the field as well. It has been an honor to have had your guidence as a young man and appreciate the passion, and dedication you showed to me. The goal you have acheived only comes from a MAN OF GOD and I would like to personal say Congradulations Sir! Salute.
Mark Eastin
Nick Schmitt
August 29th, 2007 at 7:21 am
74Jeff,
Congratulations on 500 Victories. That is an awesome accomplishment. I have enjoyed coaching against you. Your teams are always well prepared and provide us with a good measuring stick. We know if we can compete with you guys, then we are on the right track.
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Richard "Dick" Albury
August 29th, 2007 at 3:56 pm
76Yo Jeff,
Way to go bro, that is HUGE in the coaching realm! Just to think that you are who you are because of all my hard work teaching you all I know about soccer…………Yeah right! You are a hero to so many young people and now some young adults because of your witness and lifestyle of following Christ. Keep up the good work and maybe if I am lucky enough you can come down here and run a soccer camp for Camp Bahamas. Congrats!!!!!!
Following The Leader,
Richard Albury, Director CBM
Richard "Dick" Albury
August 29th, 2007 at 7:33 pm
77Hey Jeff,
Good job, just like I taught you!!!!! Yeah right! That is quite an accomplishment, but even greater than 500 is the lives that you have impacted for the Kingdom over the years. Young men and women have seen a glimpse of a Christ centered man who loves God and his family. Maybe one day I can get you down here to host a soccer camp at Camp Bahamas……….I only wish. Great Job.
Following the Leader,
Richard Albury, Director CBM
http://www.campbahamas.com
(512) 828-6499
Courtney Roberts
August 29th, 2007 at 7:39 pm
78Congratulations ROGERS! I’ll never forget the bedtime stories and the prom talks. I remember when Cate Woody and I came to a soccer camp at GHS–way back in the day. Some of my best friends and memories involve Glendale Soccer. Enjoy the win!
Bill Rogers
August 29th, 2007 at 7:41 pm
79Jeff,
If you are reading this, you have achieved another important milestone in your life, a coach with 500 wins! That is impressive no doubt about it. I will never forget my first experience at a soccer game at Highlands Christian Academy; guys in shorts running after a ball trying to kick it into a huge net. You could not hit the guys on the other team or the ref would hold up a yellow card, whoopee! Of course when it involved my boys I was interested and wanted to learn more. I soon found out the net was not as easy to hit with the ball as I had first imagined, especially since the opposing team had a guy in the net that kept knocking the ball away. I also discovered that keeping the ball away from the opposing team was difficult because you could not hit them. No three strikes and you’re out in this game, only two (yellow cards) and you were “outa there”! In time I became a soccer fan and discovered I was among the fans of the largest spectator sport in the world. Who knew? I have spent a lot of hours on soccer fields in Florida and Missouri since that time, watching all four of my sons play. All four have coached at some level and now I get to watch my grandchildren play the game. I am thrilled I could be there for win 500! I was there for win1.
Jeff, you have had more important wins and possibly many more than 500. You have had great wins in affecting the young people that God has allowed you to mentor not only in the game of soccer but in life. Your impact on lives because you care more about the players than winning games is huge! I have read some of the comments they speak for themselves.
Beyond soccer, you are a great husband, dad and son. And oh yea, you are a great coach as well!
Love you buddy,
DAD
Carolyn Rogers
August 29th, 2007 at 7:48 pm
80Jeff,
You know that sports information has not ever been my strong suit. Raising four very competitive boys, I often felt totally left out of the conversations or arguments that took place at our dinner table. You may remember when I tried to change the subject to something I enjoyed or at least understood, everyone would stop and look at me for a minute and then ignore me and go back to “sports talk”.
After reading the comments from your many players, parent and friends I am a very blessed. There is truly ”no greater joy that to hear that my children are walking in the Truth” (3 John 4). Jeff you are uniquely gifted and it is very evident in all that you do. I do know enough about sports to know that winning 500 games is a great accomplishment in any sport at any level.
A very proud Mom
Scott & Theresa Williams
August 30th, 2007 at 10:51 am
81Jeff: If the first year of Emilee’s high school soccer career is any indication, the remaining three will be just as intense and hold a lot of promise. As with every new coach, Emilee is always a little reserved when it comes to forming an opinion. By the end of last year, you had truly won her over.
Thanks for your time with our daughter. Your commitment to Falcon soccer is immeasurable . . . 500 is only the beginning.
Rich Garrad & Melissa Cooper
September 3rd, 2007 at 9:42 am
82Jeff,
Thanks for being the Glendale Soccer Coach! Football is a big part of our lives and you have been a great BIG part of that. Our girls are really enjoying being part of the ups and downs of high school football. We really appreciate your calm approach to leadership. Coaching for as long as you have and getting 500 wins is an awe-inspiring achievement. We hope you enjoy YOUR evening.
Thanks too to your family for letting us take you away so often and letting us share your life.
Finch & Kelli Sprouse
September 3rd, 2007 at 7:51 pm
83Jeff,
500 wins…what a great accomplishment! And how excited our family is that such success is afforded to someone with your character. Lindsey has really enjoyed playing for you & is very excited about another 3 years under your leadership, and Sarah Kate cannot wait to be coached by you as well.
Your love for Christ is very evident…you have been a great example to all the kids you’ve coached. You push them to strive for excellence both on & off the field. As others have said, hats off to Jackie & your children for allowing you to invest so much time in all those students.
Congratulations,
The Sprouse Family
Sandi & Bruce Hendricks
September 4th, 2007 at 7:12 am
84Whoa Nelly. We were there for win number 1 and we will be there for WIN NUMBER 500. Congratulations! You are one of the very best role models both on the field as coach and off the field as a mentor and friend to all those young men and women who you have coached. It has and will continue to be a pleasure knowing you.
Jeff and Lori Basecke
September 4th, 2007 at 7:33 am
85Jeff-
WOW!! Congratulations on such an awesome achievement. And going into our 9th soccer season with you as coach( with one more year to go), we have seen not only what a great coach and leader of the game you are, but also you have been a wonderful role model and great influence in shaping our boys life’s to be their fullest. We feel so fortunate to have had Neil, Jacob, and now Graham playing under your reign as head coach. Waaaaaay back in 1999, when Neil was just a freshman, not only did I not know how he would adjust to high school, but how would he adjust to play with the “big boys soccer”!! After my first “tailgate party”, and hearing your “coach talk”, I knew that our start in the Falcon Nation was the beginning of wonderful things to come. I really don’t know what we will do after next year when we won’t have a tailgate party or soccer banquet to attend!!
So, we want to say a big THANK YOU for not only the wonderful memories and great soccer games, but for also being the great coach and mentor that you are!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS COACH ROGERS!!!!!
Brian Hammons
September 4th, 2007 at 7:40 am
86Jeff,
CONGRATULATIONS!
500 wins is a fantastic, remarkable achievement. It’s a mark that speaks to your success as a leader, strategist, and motivator. Perhaps an even greater tribute is the number of lives that you have touched over the years, as your example and coaching have helped form character in hundreds of young men and women. WELL DONE!
We are so pleased that our son is one of those whose lives you have touched (and continue to this year). We very much look forward to following closely your continuing success both on the field and in the lives of your players. THANKS — and keep up the good work! May God continue to guide and bless you and your family.
Brian and Kim Hammons
Barbie Lyons
September 4th, 2007 at 7:49 am
87Dear Coach,
Congratulations! Your dedication and inspiration as a coach and a friend to my three boys has meant the world to the Lyons family. Together, we have celebrated, suffered, rejoiced, cried, and survived how many years? Our friendship began in 1993 and now it is 2007? May our friendship continue for our lifetime. God’s Blessings on your continued success. YOU are an awesome person, friend, and coach!
Barbie, Dan, Matt, Randy and Jeff
The Frewin's
September 4th, 2007 at 8:06 am
88Jeff,
Congratulations on achieving 500 victories! We would like to express our gratitude to you for your understanding and kindness toward Ryan during his illness and to Jeni, guiding her to reach her full potential.
Falcon Nation is fortunate to have someone who is not just focused on winning, but is preparing each player to respond positively to life’s challenges.
Thank you for your dedication and commitment to GHS soccer! Glendale is so blessed to have you as a Coach!
The Frewin’s
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September 4th, 2007 at 9:08 am
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Rick and Jane McElvaine
September 4th, 2007 at 9:36 am
90Jeff,
What an incredible milestone you have reached!! It was an privilege for us to witness the positive impact that you have had on so many young athletes for the 7 years that Scot and Mark played for you and helped to accumulate the 500 W’s. There are so many great memorys that I have while supporting the red white and Columbia blue. Jane and I are grateful to you for your positive leadership and contribution to our sons’ developement as athletes, leaders and men.
Rick and Jane McElvaine
Kendra Rogers
September 4th, 2007 at 10:35 am
91Jeff,
Congratulations on this great accomplishment. It is so obvious you love coaching as well as your players.
Way to go,
Kendra
Newports
September 4th, 2007 at 12:06 pm
92Jeff: you can’t imagine the positive influence you have had on young men and women through the years. Thank you, and hope you continue to coach many more years. Congratulations. Mark and Terry Newport, Devon and Ian
Steve and Sharon Nervig
September 4th, 2007 at 12:13 pm
93Wow, 500 wins and counting! That is such a milestone! We can remember 8 years of them and it sure was a spectacular ride. Thank you for the many memories, the respect and caring attitude you have for each player, the love of the game and never getting down on your players. May your career have many more wins.
Jacob Basecke
September 4th, 2007 at 12:44 pm
94Coach-
Congratulations on the 500th W. I will never forget the great memories I had with you and the team on and off the field. The way you coached us is really the way it should be done. You not only pushed us beyond our elements, but you truly made the game fun and exciting. Thanks a lot Coach for the awesome times we had.
Jacob Basecke
David & Sandy Simpson
September 4th, 2007 at 2:27 pm
95Hey Jeff!
What can we add that hasn’t already been said? We are blessed by knowing you and your wonderful family. A BIG thanks to them as well for sharing you with all of our kids so selflessly! We appreciate so much all that you instilled in Kali in her 4 years playing under your lead. We know that the influence you made not only in her game, but her life, was of great value, and could not have come from a better person. “Thanks” just doesn’t seem adequate! Congratulations and may God continue to bless and guide you and your family.
David and Sandy Simpson
Ryan Frewin
September 4th, 2007 at 2:48 pm
96Coach,
Congrats on 500, the 4 years of soccer at Glendale were the most fun I’ve ever had playing soccer. I appreciate everything you have done for me and being understanding of it all. You coach the right way and I’ll never forget how much fun it was playing for you. Thank you for everything
Ryan Frewin
Jeni Frewin
September 4th, 2007 at 2:54 pm
97Coach Rogers (Papa),
The last few years playing for you at Glendale have been the most exciting and most memorable times for me during my soccer career. You’ve been such an inspiration to everyone you’ve coached over the years. Since Freshman year I’ve felt like our team has been a family, which has brought us all closer and changed us into better players. Tournaments and practices have been some of the most fun times of my life. Thank you so much for being such an amazing coach and making spring season something to look forward to. You’re the best!!!
—- Jeni Frewin (JV)
P.S. “I love you little, I love you big, I love you like a little pig..onk onk” (haha)
Emily Jordan
September 4th, 2007 at 3:15 pm
98Rogers(Papa),
Congratulations on the big 500. These past two years have been two of the best. Playing for you has been one of the best expierences I could have ever been put through. I feel that with every win we make you proud, but with every loss we disappoint you, because you love us and demand the best from us. When my Glendale teammates and I share stories of our “papa” the girls from other schools, (especially Kickapoo) get jealous because no other coach could be as great as you. I will treasure the next two years as I have the past two. Thank you for being my other dad on away soccer tournaments and trips. This year we’re going to win championships.
Thank you for everything, I love you.
Emily Jordan
P.S. Goodnight, my angel.
HB
September 4th, 2007 at 3:22 pm
99Yeah, considering our lacrosse record back in college we never thought he would win at anything. And now 500 wins! That is really cool. Congrats JR!
HB Atkinson
Lynchburg, VA
admin
September 4th, 2007 at 3:41 pm
100Jeff,
Congratulations on number 500!
I know that both of my kids have loved playing for you and I truly appreciate the support and advice that you provided during my tenure at Pershing.
I would like to thank your family for allowing you to coach. It is certainly not a get rich quick scheme and it requires more sacrifice and commitment from your family than most people can imagine.
My soccer website retirement is near. I look forward to seeing the Jeff Rogers 1000 website that someone else maintains!
Thanks!
Bob Jordan
Chandler, Olivia & Isabelle Rogers
September 4th, 2007 at 6:06 pm
101Uncle Jeff,
Congratulation on winning 500 games. You are such a good coach and good uncle.
We love you.
Chan, Livi & Belle
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September 4th, 2007 at 9:13 pm
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Bill Rice
September 5th, 2007 at 7:35 am
103Hey Jeff,
What an amazing accomplishment!!! Yes the 500 wins are awesome, but what they represent is even more important. Every one of us has some story, thought, or memory of how a coach has made an impact on our lives. As I read a few of the comments I was impressed with the obvious contribution you have made in so many lives…both players and parents.
While soccer has been a passion for you since I have known you in college, you have succeeded in transferring that passion for the game into a passion for the lives that game touches. This to me is the most notable accomplishment…to live your life is such a way that you impact lives for Jesus Christ.
Congratulations on all the victories. I expect to be writing again when you reach 1,000. Keep up the good work!!
Best regards,
Bill (Carl Dick) Rice
Chris Miller
September 5th, 2007 at 7:58 am
104Congratulations, Jeff!
Guess that means you’ve been around a LONG time, huh?
Awesome accomplishment. Go get 500 more!
Chris Miller
Sally, James and Brian Hargis
September 5th, 2007 at 10:51 am
105Congratulations Jeff!
What a great night it was to share with you and all of your family and friends! We appreciate all you have done for the young men and women fortunate enough to play soccer for you. Their lives, like ours, have felt your positive influence. We feel fortunate to be able to have two seasons with you! Enjoy the limelight, you deserve it!
Sally, James and Brian Hargis
Jennifer Phillips
September 5th, 2007 at 12:30 pm
106Congrats Papa!
500 wins is a huge accomplishment that I know most coaches can only strive for, but not actually achieve. You are such a great person, and I know that is what makes you such a great coach! Good Luck in the coming years, I am sure that you will add many more tallies in the win column before you are done! In the game of life what truly matters is the amount of lives you touch and improve. For you this number is countless and growing everyday, I know I am one of those people and I thank you for that!
Jenn
Reg Cook
September 5th, 2007 at 12:58 pm
107Congratulations on your 500th Win. 30 seasons of soccer is alot of bus trips and hauling water. Most of all I know the impact you have had on the lives of these young men and women will last for eternity.
Great Job!!
Reg Cook
Kali
September 5th, 2007 at 12:58 pm
108PAPA!
I was so excited to hear you got your 500th win! it couldn’t have happened to a more deserving coach! I think you are the only person I know that could pull off reading “The Little Engine That Could” and all of us leaving the room truly inspired and ready to play our hearts out the following morning both for the game and for you. You made a huge impact on my life both on and off the field and you will always have my utmost respect! You made us proud to wear a Falcon uniform!
“Double or Nothing” Papa, lets make it 500 more!
Love,
Kali
Patrick Dailey
September 5th, 2007 at 1:48 pm
109Congrats on #500! You’ve done a wonderful job of building the Glendale
Soccer program over all these years. I hope you’ll continue to have
success as the boys’ and girls’ coach. You might be able to catch Coach
Whytlaw before you retire. Oh, BEAT KICKAPOO!
Most Victories…
Jim Whytlaw(Swimming) - 500+
Jeff Rogers(Soccer) - 500
Jack Roberts(Boys Basketball) - 499
Mark Lassman-Eul
September 6th, 2007 at 3:42 pm
110On behalf of proud Lady Falcon Ujala, your former office mate Karen, and myself we wish you hearty congratulations on your 500th win. We value your time and dedication, your loyalty to your players, and the fact that you teach so much more than soccer. Best of luck on the next 500- Mark Lassman-Eul
Tim Cook
September 7th, 2007 at 12:16 pm
111Coach Rogers(Papa - still rolling about that one - sending it to Head!)
Congrats on your 500th win!!! I’m sure Mr. D is very proud of you at this time! Seems like just yesterday you were making a move and flying down the right side crossing a wicked ball for Rusty to finish home! You must have included the 1:45 minute line drill in your conditioning program in order to realize so many wins!!
Really though, I can only imagine that reaching a milestone like this takes dedication, sacrifice, and excellent coaching and leadership qualities. Although I have not been able to witness this in person, in reading the previous comments from former players/parents, you obviously have impacted several lives in the Springfield community in a positive manner! That INFLUENCE is what will have a long lasting affect on generations to follow!!
-Tim
P.S. I understand Cleve has included you and this special milestone in the final chapter of “Rusty’s Wood.”
Eric Stratman
September 7th, 2007 at 1:28 pm
112Jeff,
Congrats on win #500. You challenge your players on both teams to be competitive and never shy away from the competition. I has been a pleasure working with you on both the boy’s and girl’s side in the tournaments I run and look forward to the years ahead working with you. The players and parents of Glendale should be proud to have a dedicated person coaching their teams.
Eric Stratman
Brine Tournament of Champions
Quincy Soccer Classic
Randi Christenson
September 7th, 2007 at 6:15 pm
113Coach!!
For as long as you have been coaching you better have had 500 wins by now!! You know I am kidding.. Your record is such a wonderful and admirable achievement. You are such a incredible spirit with a huge heart. I grew up in this soccer community and looking at all the messages you have received I swear you seem to have impacted almost every person that has ever had contact with the soccer family that has developed throughout Springfield. Your dedication and ability to bring out the best in people is a quality that I have always admired. You always had a way of making the game fun (even when us overly competitive people tried to take the “fun” out for everyone else) Some of my greatest memories are days that were spent on the field with you!!! (Mostly the contribution to your 500 when we beat Kickapoo-first in a lighting storm only to come back and finish them off the next evening) Yes insert teary sappy story when I made you hold my hand while we had the shoot out! In all seriousness though from this long winded message…congratulations not only for your 500 wins, but more importantly this is time for you to realize the impact you have had on so many peoples lives and allow us all to recognize you and the contributions you have made on our lives. -Randi Christenson
Carolyn Rogers
September 8th, 2007 at 4:31 am
114Jeff,
I am so proud to know such a warm hearted, quality guy. I know there are many coaches who have the opportunity every day to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people and for some reason overlook that fact. They get caught up in just the coaching, never seeing the players as individuals. It is heartwarming to read the comments of appreciation of these young women and men for all you have done and are doing. I have always said that playing a team sport is so much more than learning and playing that sport. You obviously knew that and have taken advantage of being a part of their lives in a positive, personal way.
My love and best wishes on your continued success.
Aunt Carolyn
Jan Stahle
September 8th, 2007 at 8:59 am
115Jeff,
Congratulations to a great accomplishment and a big milestone. You have done a fantastic job in preparing your Glendale teams every year to be very competetive and strong on the pitch. After Tom (Howe) and I spoke at your banquet back in 1990, I have followed your teams closely and I have been very impressed with your strong consistent showings. As a former coach, you know as well as I do, we are there for the players and love for the game. Comments I have heard from your former players only tells me what great influence you have had on them and that is what is important. Victories and milestones are great, but it’s what you teach the players on and off the field that matters the most and you are a master at that. Once again, a big congratulations to your great accomplishment. Keep going and once you decide to retire, please join me and others on the “other” side and start refereering…you’ll see a different perspective of this great game!
Best in Soccer,
Jan Stahle
Karis Hefton
September 8th, 2007 at 10:46 am
116Papa-
Thanks for being such a great coach on and off the field. You have not just improved my soccer game, but you have also helped me become a better person. This past soccer season has been the best, all the memories, road trips, and wins were the best. I cant wait until next year!! Congrats on the big 500, you deserve it!!!
Karis
Cate Woody
September 9th, 2007 at 6:42 pm
117Coach Rogers - 500 wins! You’ve come a long way from your first girls’ soccer camp when I was still in grade school and you were fielding your first girls’ team. I have fond memories of those high school playing years and especially of your ability to handle, mentor, and enjoy a group of adolescent girls with unique personalities. I also respect how you handled that infamous prom debacle and taught us to accept responsiblity for our behavior.
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Raven Haik
September 10th, 2007 at 9:39 am
119Papa!
500 wins.. wow! Congratulations! What an amazing accomplishment you have achieved, and I couldn’t think of a person who is more deserving. You are an amazing coach, person, and “Papa” figure to everyone single player you have ever coached. That in itselfs is a wonderful accomplishment. Glendale soccer is growing better every season! Congratulations again…you’re amazing!
Raven
Justin Cantwell
September 10th, 2007 at 10:10 pm
120Congratulations Jeff on your 500th win. Thank you for being a great role model for Justin, Courtney and Brett. They always enjoyed you as a coach and a person. You were a true inspiration. Good luck in the future. Debbie and Brad Cantwell
Courtney Cantwell
September 11th, 2007 at 8:20 pm
121Coach, congratulations on your 500th win! What an amazing accomplishment. Thanks to you, soccer is still an important part of my life. You are a great coach, mentor, and an inspiration to all! During out of town tournaments, you handled a bus full of teenage girls pretty well, and you always knew how to answer our questions when Prom and Homecoming were appoaching. Thanks for everything that you’ve done for us. Good luck in the future.
Courtney Cantwell
The Lumby's
September 12th, 2007 at 9:10 am
122Jeff:
It’s been a great pleasure during the last eleven years to know you [and your family]. Congratulations on the 500 wins, but more importantly for being a great coach, dedicated father, and an outstanding leader to the hundreds of young people you’ve worked with over the years . . . I know you’ve taught them more about life, than simply soccer skills.
Now, just for the fun of it - go ahead and win 500 more to make it 1,000!
Mike
Janet
Justin
Gabe
Jake
Tawny White
September 12th, 2007 at 10:35 am
123Jeff,