"A Celebration of IU Soccer, Honoring Jerry and Marilyn Yeagley"

It is a thrill for the Indiana University athletic department to share this evening of recognition and celebration with a thousand of Jerry and Marilyn's closest friends. When I heard that the event was going to be a Mellencamp I wondered if that indeed would be fully utilized. And it is. And thank you all for being part of this great evening. Through the course of tonight you will hear much said about Jerry's record the great national championships the big ten championships the coach of the Year honors all the wonderful achievements that he has made and accomplished for Indiana University but for the athletic department. We will be losing one of our real statesmen and great friends. The truth is that you met Jerry Egli 20 years ago and you met him again this evening. Indeed you would be meeting the very same person. His great success has not changed

him at all. He has been a senior member of an athletic staff. That has included such greats as Doc Counselman and Hobi Billingsley and Sam Bell. And Bob Knight. And yet with all that great company. Jerry was the one who has been the coach to our coaches. He's been the one that the younger coaches went to. And asked advice and he was always there. To bring them along and make them part. Of this great university and of this great athletic department. He is indeed a super super guy. He never forgot the mission that we all have which is to come into Indiana University and train and prepare our young student athletes

to not only excel on the playing field. But to excel in life. And he's done that. In spades. When I was growing up it was fashionable at times to quote Leo duros shirt with those nice guys finish last. Jerry Egli has disproved that. In fact it's not just that last guys finish first. It's that last guy who's finished better than anybody else. It's a thrill. They have Coach Hagley. It's part of our staff. And I'm glad to tell you he's going to continue to serve you athletics when we need him which is probably going to be every day. There are a few people that I would like to introduce because they're part of the athletic family first. Bruce Japanee and his wife Lee Bruce is the big 10 faculty representative and former chair of the university's athletics committee.

Bruce Lee will you say hello. Dan Macchi professor of mathematics and his wife Judy Dan is the current chair of the athletics committee than to Jerry Myles make it this evening. Jerry and Alice Miles members of the athletics committee if you're out there please stand and say hello. And finally from the athletics committee and I've never seen him in a tie before. Professor Jim Sherman and his wife Roberta. Jim. That's the suit he got married in. I also would like to introduce someone who worked so closely with Coach Egli for 11 years. He was his great friend and his strong supporter former athletic

director Clarence Doniger and his wife Judy. Clarence. And now it is my pleasure to introduce the 17th president of Indiana University he comes to Indiana University from the University of North Florida where he was the executive director of the Florida Center for Public Policy and leadership. He was the sixth chancellor of the State University of Florida system. He's held academic appointments at the University of North Florida Florida International University the University of Southern California Howard University Virginia Tech and the University of Pittsburgh. In 1974 he became one of 15 White House fellows in the Ford administration and he also served as special assistant to the U.S. secretary of Health Education and Welfare. He was the president of the National Association of Schools of public Environmental Affairs and he was member of the night Commission on Intercollegiate

Athletics. And I tell you he loves athletics and he's promised a great football program here at Indiana University. He's chair of the National Collegiate Athletic Association division to President's Council. He was born in Oklahoma. Indeed he's a Okie from Muskogee as a bachelor of arts degree in political science and a master's degree in public administration from the University of Southern California and he earned his doctorate degree in philosophy from the University of Pittsburgh. He and his wife Karen are new to Bloomington but already have made a major impact. I've had a major impact on our great university and I can tell you it's fun to work with them and for him. My Dr. Adam herber. Thank you very much Terry. That introduction is longer than my comments are going to be tonight. I appreciate it. Ladies and gentlemen like all of you I am extremely proud to

participate in this well-deserved celebration of the career and the accomplishments of a true gentleman an outstanding leader and a very creative coach who has had the vision and the special skills needed to build the greatest intercollegiate soccer program in American history. Joining me tonight in expressing the appreciation and the pride of the entire Indiana University family. Our three members of the board of trustees. I'd like to acknowledge their presence tonight and hope that you will also first trusty friend I Coran who is president of the Indiana University Board of Trustees and his wife Judy. Would you please stand for it. Judy

trustee Steve Ferguson the vice president of the board of trustees and his wife Cani. Would you please stand and finally a trustee Sue Talbert and her husband Bob. Would you please stand also. Joining me and the trustees and representing the senior administrative leadership of the university. In addition to Terri K-Pax is Vice President Bill Steffane and his wife Carol. Would you please stand. George Bernard Shaw once observed that life is no brief candle to me. It is a splendid torch which I have got hold of and want to make. Burn as brightly as possible

before handing it on to the next generation. Jerry really has not just carried that torch for soccer. He also lit it. And he passes it on to the next generation blazing brightly with powerful flames of crimson and cream. Coach Yeagley over the last 41 years you have accomplished the seemingly impossible you have advanced soccer as a sport. And also guided one of our most consistently successful athletic programs to national prominence you have talked and inspired your players to achieve higher winning percentages and to take part in more college Cup games than any other team and division 1 soccer history. You have reaffirmed the observation by Bart Giamatti The former president of Yale University and commissioner of baseball. That athletics. Teaches lessons valuable to the

individual by stretching the human spirit and ways nothing else can. As the winningest coach in intercollegiate soccer history and the only coach. To win six national championships and all at one university you have given us a new sense of what the human spirit and hoosier spirit can achieve in the process. You have brought great distinction to this university a coach on behalf of the entire Indiana University family the board of trustees and I proudly express our deepest appreciation for your record of significant accomplishment and also for your distinguished service to this very special institution. Thank you very much for all that you have done for all of us. Kurt Simak has more than 30 years of experience in development at both public

and private institutions of higher education. He started his career at the Indiana University Foundation and returned 17 years later as its president. Ladies and gentlemen the next speaker has received several awards. Including the distinguished award from the governor in 2001. Kurt Simak. Kindness and generosity of spirit humility. Jerry agley. In the years when Great Britain ruled the world. And Queen Victoria was going to be receiving the crown. Gregory Kipling wrote a poem for that occasion and it went like this. The tumult and the shouting dies. The captains and the kings depart still stands Zion ancient sacrifice a humble and a contrite heart. Lord God of hosts. Be with a shit. Lest we forget

lest we forget. Jerry Yeagley never forgot why he was here. He was here to help others achieve. He was here to help others reach their potential and in doing so he left an indelible mark on our lives here at Indiana University. He's going to be a hard act to follow. And Mike knows that better than anybody else. But the reality is he has laid the groundwork for greatness. When we talk about great coaches in the history of Indiana University Jerry will be at the top of the list as will some some several others as we go forward. I want to take just a moment. In addition to recognizing Jerry to recognize. My mentor and predecessor. Bill Armstrong. Who years and years ago believed in Jerry. I remember a presentation of awards to students in the Alumni Hall and Jerry was presenting the students who were the leaders of the club program at that time and I was sitting with Bill and I

was sitting with Dr. wills. And Bill looked at Dr Wells and he said this young man will go places. He will make a great contribution as he goes forward. I remember very clearly that when Marilyn was on the student foundation steering committee and she had the great good fortune to meet Jerry who was a graduate student at the time and they became great friends. They still are good friends I'm told. Became great friends and Jerry needed some support to make this club program go. And Marilyn introduced Jerry to Bill and armie made sure that the club program flourished and eventually became a varsity sport of the greatest quality. Jerry Marilyn family Bill isn't here with us physically but he's here with us spiritually just as he has been through the whole thing. And he sends his very best congratulations to you. The next speaker this evening was IUPUI eyes first director of university relations.

He came to that post after 14 years in broadcast journalism including nine years as the anchor of the TV station in Indianapolis. Ken Beckley then joined H.H. Gregg retiring as executive vice president after more than 30 years of volunteer service to Indiana University. Ken Beckley was coaxed out of retirement and was appointed president and chief executive officer of the Indiani versey alumni association. Ladies and gentlemen Mr. Ken Backley. My prop notes are on here. It's a great honor to make brief comments about a person who came to Bloomington to coach a soccer club. A club sport at a time when you really could even find a soccer ball probably to purchase in Bloomington. Jury Yeagley has the grace and the graciousness that compel people to

admire him and I didn't say graceful and I did that for a purpose because there's a story about Jerry playing golf with Tom bollard and my predecessor Jerry tarty and I don't know if Coach legally was taking a distant view of a putting line or getting out of a sand trap. But he lost his balance and fell into a pond. So graceful isn't used to describe him. He had a clean cut appearance. Always has. But after one golfing trip Jerry tarty purchased a razor identical to Coachy ugly because he wanted to look just like him. He was so impressed. Indiana University has been blessed with outstanding coaches. Wonderful gentlemen and ladies who have done so much for our university but none has ever helped our alumni association more nor represented the University better

than Jerry Yeagley in his down to earth warm yet Polly style. Jerry's always been willing to speak to alumni to clubs and to autograph soccer balls. For auction items and for door prizes at our club events. His willingness to visit. With alumni could not be better demonstrated than what happened during the recent NCAA tournament when the team visited UCLA. Despite all the pressure to win against a team that had an outstanding home record and at a time when people could excuse Jerry for wanting to concentrate on that game against UCLA he attended two alumni association sponsored pre-game events at two different sites. When the pressure was on to win the championship game in Columbus he stopped by the pre-game events to welcome the fans and to thank them for attending and following the championship. He went to a post-game

reception got off the bus I think was amazed at the number of people who were there. He was taken aback perhaps by all of the players who had been on the club's team the other NCAA championship teams at the. The parents of players and other fans. But he paused and he held that championship trophy high and he said this is for all of us. And it was a wonderful gesture and it was a very very warm moment and very emotional moment. Our list of alumni who have excelled in many ways following their years with Jerry is is quite long and I hesitate to mention any but I will. Don Rawson executive director of Indiana youth soccer. John Trask's top assistant coach for the D.C. United of Major League Soccer might get one. The head coach at University of Alabama Birmingham and of course Mike Freitag

all American professional and now are ahead men's soccer coach. And there are many many more in the alumni association was proud in 1995 to honor Jerry with the bill or weak medal which recognizes outstanding contributions by a non alumnus to the athletics program. Jerry we consider you an honorary alumnus and we thank you for your dedicate your your decades of friendship and grace and graciousness in representing Indiana University soccer to the alumni of our university. I am proud to tell my grandchildren that if they ever want to grow up and have someone as their role model they should choose Jerry Yeagley. Finally after all the years of autographing soccer balls. Hundreds of them for the alumni clubs around the country our staff at the Alumni Association. Once you have a ball that we have the autograph for you.

Congratulations. State Senator Byron Simpson has long been an active and inspiring role model for everyone in the Bloomington community. A graduate of the university's School of Law. She is currently the executive director of the heritage education foundation in Indianapolis. Senator Simpson has been named the legislator of the year by numerous organizations. She has also recently named Bloomington as 2004 woman of the year. Please welcome state senator Bob Simpson. I hope there is not only important speech that's draped all over the floor someone's someone's dropped it. Well it's not my speech anyways so I am here Jerry

to represent as a representative of the Indiana General Assembly of course but particularly representatives Welsh and representative. Pierce and myself thank you so much for your years of dedication for the thrills and the joy that you have brought us for the honor and the distinction that you have brought not only to Indiana University but to Bloomington to Monroe County to the whole state of Indiana. We salute you on this very important evening. And by the way it is wonderful to look out at this room full of friends and family of Jerry Yeagley. Thank you all for participating in this night and making it special for Jerry and it's a wonderful evening. Thank you for that. I'm also here. To offer congratulations

and kind words from the governor of the state of Indiana and a few will come forward. We have a very special presentation. It's very quiet. Try not to trip or anything and embarrass us as you're coming up. By the way Gerry and the team is coming to Indianapolis on Monday to receive a resolution saluting the NCAA championship and also a special resolution to coach Keighley for his many years of service. You know we don't keep these records it isn't baseball but we do have statistics and I do believe that Jerry Egli and the new soccer program have received more legislative resolutions than anybody else in the history of Indiana.

And now it gives me great pleasure to say Know all men by these present. Where as the greatness of the sons of Indiana derives in part from qualities possessed by the noble chieftains of the Indian tribes which once roamed its domain and where as it has been the immemorial custom of the state of Indiana to attract to its support those who who have exhibited such qualities and whereas there has endeared himself to the citizens of Indiana one Jerry Egli. Distinguished by his humanity and living his loyalty and friendship his wisdom in counsel and his inspiration in leadership. Boy is that true. Now therefore recognizing his greatness

and desiring to avail myself of his counsel I do hereby appoint my chief John upon my staff. With the rank and title of Sagamore of the Wabash. Witness my hand and seal on this fourteenth day of February 2004. Josephine Kernen governor of the state of Indiana. Come on up your mail in addition to being Jerry Eglise

collegiate soccer coach at Western State or back and continue to be a lifelong mentor for his star pupil. Active for over 50 years as a soccer coach administrator and professor he's somehow found time to be active in the U.S. Navy and Air Force. He retired from the reserves with the with the rank of lieutenant colonel. Coach. Correct me if I'm wrong. I mean you must have been a co-pilot or something because don't you see over the windshield or something. Every. Day. Ladies and gentlemen. This man stands so tall amongst his peers. This past month. Melor about received the highest distinction bestowed upon a collegiate soccer coach. When presented with the Honor Award by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.

Coaches coach Mel Orbach. Thanks very much Don. Before I go any of the things that I want to say I want to think Don so much Mike George Perry for getting these things together. Done a wonderful job as I'm sure you'll all agree. I also I also want to express my gratitude and appreciation to Cathy and Melissa. The secretary is in a soccer office. I know they're out there but I don't know where they are right now. You hold up your hands or stand up. Stand up please. Yes. I talk to them all the time. Then they put me through. To the big man.

Dr. Herbert you're a hell of a speaker for a college president. And keep going you'll catch up on my hair style. Jerry don't you ever feel guilty when you're receiving all those credit. And I taught you everything. No. But I have some. So-called prepared remarks tonight and I hope you'll bear with me for a minute because I'm fighting a lingering case of bronchitis which I got when I was in the north than I've been in Florida for three weeks.

Now I've got back again because I came up here north of. Grace and dignity under pressure. Churchill and Hemingway call them strong indicators of leadership and character. He is a most romantic figure a swab sophisticated debonair hero endowed with a legend. He demonstrated all of us a passionate and inspirational commitment to excellence his line and panache produced a great camaraderie and esprit de corps. An emotional force and fighting spirit that resulted in teams of high morale. We only have to look at this past season. Oliver Wendell Holmes once said it is required of a man that take part in the actions and passions of his time or risk being judged. As not having lived this a

renaissance man man of all seasons is a man so superbly gifted. He is a kind of man and coach. We all want to be. Possessed of an encyclopedic knowledge of the game. Razor sharp analyzer are gifted at bringing out the very best the best in others and an awesome ability to illuminate the most complex concepts to colleagues. Who remain cool and charismatic. Not the most severe pressure to stress at the very top of national competition. We did not see him sweat but he always maintained his adventurous spirit. In my judgment if you were to design the ideal man you would look no further than Coach Yeagley of tall and handsome figure with a quick and infectious laugh and a great overall sense of humor. I don't have to tell

you that he brings great joy. To those with whom he comes in contact. He is a package of walking charisma respect and sophisticated leadership. A smooth politician in the bench. Best sense of the word. Not one of those who is a liar and a cheat while kissing babies is stealing their lollipops. So many have so much adulation. We are extremely fortunate to have them in our lives. His relentless pursuit of excellence is establish not only a tradition for this great university but standards unparalleled in our sport. I certainly have never known anyone who has accumulated the accolades in our sport that he has. Who else do you know. Who played on a state championship high school team

and Myers Tom Pennsylvania an NCAA national championship team at West Chester University in Pennsylvania and as coach six division 1 national championship teams and has been division 1 national coach of the year six times. Who else do you know who has shifted two of his best players. From playing for his team. The great Indiana varsity and therefore not available to them in the NCAA the national championships too playing for our national team in all the years I spent with the United States Soccer Federation as a staff coach. I have never heard of such a thing. He has no doubt best liked a best like most revered person in our sport is humility charming personality sense of humor generosity kindness and consideration are legendary. Young and old love him.

Jerry is a gallant handsome man who is a consummate professional for whom I have unbounded admiration. It is a unique thing for a coach to witness the respect and reverence afforded to a former player. Who has accomplished so much in his profession. The man is magic. I don't think anyone has put it better than Nancy ha'p'orth in a letter to me and I quote Nancy. Stand up please. Where are you. This is what Nancy had to say. These are Nancy's words. My dedication to the youth soccer program. As a fan comes from the character of the man. More than the success of the program. That character has been tested this year and he has risen above the challenges as we all knew he would. He is an extraordinary human

being. The finest I have ever known. I have spent 25 years watching him coach and have been on the receiving end of his kindness many times. That was the end of Nancy's called What a beautifully literate and appreciative statement. If you're a great university and you are as proud of them as I am then I really has no bounds. He has a special place in my heart and memory is I am sure he has a special place in yours. I know you like me love the guy. Best of luck to Mike for I get tired of carrying on a program and Jerry and. Have a glorious and well-deserved retirement. Ladies and gentlemen at this time.

I would like to introduce all the players managers assistant coaches trainers. And then have them stand when I call out the ear which you participated in the Indiana versey men's soccer program. I will do this 41 times. 1963. Please stand. 1964. 1965. 1966 1967. 1968 1969 1970. 1971. 1972. Is only undefeated team the first varsity team in 1973. 1974. 1975

1976 1977. 1978. 1979 1980. 1981. 1982. 1983. 1984. 1985 1986 1987. 1988. 1989. 1990 1991. 1992. 1993. 94. 1995 1996 1997 1998.

1999. 2000. 2001. 2002. 2003. While I know having been with codes for many years a team that he finds a special place for every team over these years. You always have a special place for those who want a national championship. If I could please ask. The five national for national championship teams to please stand or I'll make it 5. 1982 please. Dan. 1983 88 98 and 99 all please stand the first five.

Don't worry 0 3. How could anyone forget this is long before the season began. Coach vaguely announced his intention to retire. At the end of 2003 season. Everyone knew the coach was only 18 or so we thought. Victories shy of the division one all time wins record. And add to that the pressure of wanting to send him out as a champion. The weight on the collective shoulders. Of this young team was on

parallel. Half way through the season and I hadn't talked to him and all. The teams with a record of two three and four. Clearly the worst start ever. For any varsity team. Under the direction of this Jerry guy. Had he stayed here too long. Since that time however. We have all been searching for an explanation of how this team provided the perfect ending. Ladies and gentlemen please join me in recognizing the heroes of a perfect one. If I could now please direct your attention. To the large screen for a

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Me on the. Coach with your permission I like to go back now and maybe. Make some of the other athletes who recognize a little bit earlier the other five championship teams perhaps get their due as well. Jim Butler's put together an extraordinary

video presentation recognizing to highlight the achievements of the other five national championship teams. We do have a video presentation. Please direct your attention again to a large screen. On. Me.

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On. Your. Own. While Coach ugly is always emphasize the importance of team soccer. Indiana

University is fortunate to have several of its players recognized at the conference and national levels this evening. Many of these players who were honored for their extraordinary contributions on the field while playing for Indiana University are here with us tonight at this time. I would like to have the five players who are recognized as Big Ten Player of the year to please stand. Please note that three of these players won the award twice if you would ladies and gentlemen Brian Mays it off 1993 and 1994. Was on Lavanya in 1997 in 1998. Alexi Karole 1999. Ryan Mack 2000. And Noonan 2001 2002. In the 41 years of Coach Bagley's tenure here at I-You over

50 times and I. Player was named to the all American team. We are proud to have 23. Of these young men here tonight. When I call your name. If you would please stand to be recognized. You may kiss in 1966. Tom Redmon 1974. George Curry 1977. Dave Shelton 1977 Angelo De Bernardo 1977 and 78. Armando Betancourt 1979 in 1980. Mike Freitag 1979. Just Gomar had a lead this evening 1983 84 85. Joe Smith 1983. Paul

Bernardo 1984. Chad in 1989 90 degree. 91. 92 93 94. 93 94. Mike Clarke 1994. RAZO out of 96 97 98. Scott so-called 1996. 1997 1998. Alexi Karole 1999. Jury 1999. Ryan Mack 2000. Pat. Boone in. 2000. 2001 2002. That Kratovil 2002 2003 and

Giants won 2002. Ladies and gentlemen you're all American. Five of these all Americans and coach Eglise 41 year career. You have been named national collegiate player of the year. Ladies and gentlemen please acknowledge the extraordinary achievements of those players who are with us tonight. Once again as Dever Nardo Knight Dean 78. Armando Betancourt 1981. Brian Mazan off 1994. And Taguig late. Also here this evening to celebrate coach Maryland are over 50 players who continue their career after leaving Indiana University.

At this time would all players continue their career. And played professionally. Please stand to be recognized. In general one last group of individuals that we like to recognize. Are those players who excelled at the international level representing their country as a national team player. The highest achievement. Of any player that is possible with the following players please stand to be recognized. Armando Betancourt Greg Thompson. Chad Deering. Johnstone Meyer. Brian Mazan and Juergen summer.

The next speaker this evening was an extremely successful. Soccer coach. Hank Steinbrenner completed his coaching career at Boston University before becoming a well-respected senior executive at Quaker Oats. Assigned to them to market the gator trade product. He is one of the people responsible for something you see on TV almost every week or wherever and whenever you see a cooler of ice cold Gatorade dumped unceremoniously on a winning coach. This man this person must be held accountable. More importantly he went on to become the secretary general of the United States Soccer Federation and lead that organization for over 10 years. He was a chief architect in the staging of two international events which are unparalleled in their success in the United States. As we hosted both the 1994

men's World Cup and the 1999 Women's World Cup. He is now the CEO of ISC the company which has all the rights for the premier tickets and hospitality for the 2006 World Cup in Germany. So afterwards I know where you guys are headed. Ladies and gentlemen please welcome Mr. hangtime rusher Geria I hope all those Gatorade baths didn't ruin all your wardrobe. Ladies and gentlemen it is quite an honor for me to be here with you tonight to add my voice to the chorus of congratulations on the stellar career of Coach Hagley Abe Lincoln once said that you can never test a man's character by putting him through adversity. Everybody suffers adversity. If you really want to judge a man's character give him power and arguably coach vaguely. Held the most influential

respected and powerful college soccer position in the United States. His character was tested and it stood the test of time because he influenced hundreds not not hundreds thousands no not thousands. Hundreds of thousands no not even hundreds of thousands millions of soccer players of coaches of administrators and fans they admired this educator this fierce competitor this stalwart colleague. This mentor they appreciated his dedication to work the job. The sheer consistency of him but most of all they respected the moral compass of this humble gentleman. Jerry in Maryland I'm so honored to be with you tonight because there's a great nation of soccer lovers in America. And I hope

I learned their voice tonight to say thank you. Thank you for lighting the way you have helped our country shed the yoke of being a soccer backwater into being a global leader in the global game. On behalf of a very grateful nation. Marilyn thank you so much and God bless you. James doc Counselman. Was a legendary and world renowned coach. He was known as an extraordinary innovator in his sport as a professor at Indiana University. He received many accolades for his work in the classroom. One of his students Jerry Egli has already called and apply lessons learned from Doc.. Ladies and gentlemen please welcome his wife Marge Counselman.

Ladies and gentlemen I think you've heard the phrase unaccustomed as I am to public speaking. I'm the purely good example of that case but I've had a call from above or below and I was told to appear here tonight after hearing all the other speakers everyone knows about Jerry now. But I happened to be present when Doc councilman said to me I've got a graduate student my class who's got everything it takes to be the greatest

coach in the world. And so I felt compelled to come here and tell you that. And now I'm here and I find the tour knew it all along and that's really all I have to say tonight. And it's been a wonderful evening. Thank you. The next presenter. Has been a great supporter as you've heard earlier. Of youth soccer and the Indiana University men's soccer program. At this time. Nancy Hayworth will be presented to coach vaguely at his table a memory book. With well-wishes stories and anecdotes from the past 41 years. Coach nearly 200 former players managers trainers and parents as well as over 100 fellow coaches and friends have contributed to this memory

book. The next presenter as covered the 2003 National Championship season for the Indiana Daily Student Daniel Cohen is a senior from Highland Park Illinois. And throughout this season Daniel and coach vaguely forged a relationship that could be seen through Daniel's writing and the stories. I'm told he would tell in the NEWSROOM. For all 41 years. The Indiana Daily Student has closely followed and documented achievements of the Indiana University men's soccer program. Daniel is now going to present to coach vaguely a framed printing plate of the Jerry vaguely special section published this past November. Our next speaker.

Played for Coach from 1991 to 1995. He is now the director of sports marketing for Adidas overseeing all U.S. soccer programs. In this capacity. Adidas and Chris Maguire support the game at the youth collegiate and professional levels. In the University Men's Soccer is grateful to have the support of someone like Chris and Adidas. For over 30 years in a row. Ladies and gentlemen please welcome Chris McGuire from Adidas. Thank you. I'd like to just say how fortunate I feel tonight to be here. Not only did I have the honor to play for coach as many of us out here have. But I've also had the opportunity to continue in the sport and make hopefully make a career out of it. I'm still trying to weed that out. Great programs great people and great relationships these are the key ingredients to a great partnership and a long term partnership in our industry. We at

Adidas are very fortunate to have. That model right here with Coach Hagley. The 30 plus years we've had the relationship with coach have been some of the most memorable for our brand. Not only has it's been a great ambassador for our brand but also a great leader in the industry. I'd like to personally thank Coach for his time and dedication and loyalty especially in this day and age to Adidas. It's funny too. I was thinking about writing my speech here the last couple of weeks and I did a little investigation. I'm happy to report and it's probably news to coach also. This relationship is actually the longest relationship that a didas America has ever had with either one person or one program. It's very special to us. Perhaps even more special is we've heard about the wonderful achievements coaches had here at the six national championships 544

victories the numerous all Americans. But I think personally I feel his greatest achievement is what he's done for the sport in this country that's really unparalleled. He's not only created a vision for many of the coaches and many of the soccer world out there to follow but he's also been kind of that voice for all of them to listen to his help guide so many of them that so many of them that are here tonight with their careers and their programs. And I think at the end of the day although. We're all you lovers. What he's done for the sport really in this country. Is unmatched and probably is his greatest achievement ever. But as we say that also one of the key nicknames I've always had for coach is his role of the godfather of the sport. He's been a great ambassador or great friend of mine now. Although I guess it's a bad time to ask for more playing time. Back in the end. But he's always been someone we can always turn to.

All the alumni all the players coaches and some something like that and that shows you a little more of his character and the things that he can do from an individual standpoint to help everyone succeed regardless if it's my wife or someone else that he's just met for the first time. Next time he sees them they'll always know the first names. Earlier tonight. We present a coach with a gift from Adidas a small token of our appreciation a trip for him in Maryland. Although I do believe Todd's trying to read his way into this to the Champions League final this this month or this may in Germany. But I think one thing I really wanted to do was. Pass that invitation onto the whole family. They say behind every great man there was a great woman. I think more importantly it's a great family. Marilyn tensity the retirement's going to help your stress level the best. I think. You'll finally be able to watch a game and enjoy it

maybe without. High near high near her in your hands or putting the coat over her bruising who's ever sitting next to you. You bet. And Scottie you've always been there for you obviously through the years with the camps and helping out there and coming up to as many games as possible. Todd and Susie. I think they're more along for the ride than anything else but Todd and I have been good friends and Susie also and it's just a perfect family. A great evening. Coach good luck in the retirement. Good luck on the golf course by the. Marilyn. Correct me if I'm wrong as much as we've talked in the last couple of weeks and my extended family. Got to me. Janet you and I are both going on behalf of you. Thank you.

Thank you Chris. The student board has been an integral part of the athletic department for over forty seven years. The men's soccer program is greatly benefit of the many talented and dedicated student leader board volunteers. Two members of this board are not presenting code with an honorary redcoat. Student president student body president of the Harvard board Scuse me President Mike Poch from Cincinnati Ohio is joined by the director of men's soccer Matt Roush from candell Ville Indiana. Coach ugly is only the third person in that 47 year history of the student letter board to receive an honorary redcoat. The members of the I-Man and I women's organizations have one letters in the sport.

While a student athlete at Indiana University. Jerry has been an honorary member of the Iman's Association since 1983 on behalf of the two organizations e.g. white president of the Iman's Association is presenting an official blanket. To Jerry in Maryland in recognition of his tenure as the head coach of a world class collegiate soccer program and an appreciation of their outstanding contributions to Indiana University is that one blanket. Only one you can manage that. At this time. Ladies and gentlemen. I would like to have stand. The true legacy. Of the gentleman. We're here to honor tonight. With all of the

soccer players managers and assistant coaches who coached at any level after finishing their years at Indiana University. Please stand to be recognized. At last count over two hundred individuals. That have been mentored by coach jaggery have gone on to follow in his footsteps. The next speaker tonight. Jeff Richardson played on the youth soccer club from 1968 to 1971. In 1972 and 1973 while the student body president and a member of the athletics committee Jeff bled along with many others. The successful effort to have soccer become a varsity sport. He holds three degrees from Indiana University.

He has a bachelor's degree in history to get on. A masters degree in SPia. And a J.D. in the school of law. Jeff now runs a Chicago based foundation that supports programs for AIDS orphans and vulnerable children in the developing world. Ladies and gentlemen Mr. JEFF RICHARDSON Thank you. You know I've been watching Don M.S. for about 30 plus years. And every time he asks everyone else to stand or asked everyone else to be thanked or acknowledge he never gets his own stand alone applause. So if we can just please recognize Don Rostand for 30 plus years. Great work. I was very moved last night by a number of the speakers that spoke and I know I

came up to a lot of them and told them so and not all of you were able to be there. I really thought that Mike Prytanes presentation was clever. Articulate. And with a great sense of humor. And that's what made Gerry successful and Mike I think is going to make you very successful. So the revelations Suzy I told you how moved I was by your comments and I still am. And Mike Clark I don't think he even knows who I am and I haven't met him. But one of the things he said last last night I thought was was interesting or at least it struck me as interesting that we were talking about these different eras and I'm supposed to talk about the old days but actually the magic of Jerry and Marilyn Yeagley is that there are no old days or just good days no matter where you played with him in what era including the year we didn't do that. Well Jerry had the same class the same dignity the same enthusiasm

the same love the same passion he did when he wins a national championship. So really it's the good days and not just the good old days. Every year has been a great year. And Mike I'm glad you mentioned that because it made me actually think about that more carefully. I am going to just take a slice though of the past because as Hank said in a lot of people said a lot of wonderful things already tonight. So I'm going to quickly just take a slice of one of the things that Hank mentioned about adversity and it's not just a versity on the field and it's not just about Jerry it's about Jerry in Maryland in the early years. Jerry in Maryland knew how Indiana University was and how it could be. And they loved them both. It was their love for you in Bloomington that bought each of them separately I you saw them joined in marriage in 1966 and kept them here these past many years. But it was also a vision of what could be that kept them here a vision that you could have a premier varsity soccer status team that would be a

national contender. But the vision just didn't happen. It took 10 years of building a strong club sport training deposited right for soccer and then moving. When the time was right to get varsity status. And the two people who tirelessly unselfishly built this selflessly built the club team and finally saw their vision come true. In 1973 was both Jerry vaguely and Marilyn Yeagley and that's going to be a continuing theme throughout my brief remarks. Jerry in Maryland Marilyn and Jerry. Jerry in Maryland. There are many personal stories about the vagaries that inspired so many players both in the club days and the Varsity days or as we like to say on the club team we call the varsity players the Post Club guys. I'm just going to give you one. Perspective from my personal experience. I came initially in 1968 and this is not again about

more. Stories about the equipment and about how tough it was. But when I got there Jerry was giving me the old equipment and they used to hand me downs and told me that if I needed any help and having them wash that Marilyn would do it. So immediately I knew Marilyn was directly involved. Then I moved out to the field. To go to my first practice and there was Marilyn with the liner helping line the field and then minutes later she was helping us dig rocks out of Woodlawn field on Tenth Street because when we played there we often would step on rocks unwittingly and we couldn't hurt ourselves. So she was helping us dig out the rocks every step of the way where we're publicizing the game or trying to get people more engaged in what we were doing with soccer. Marilyn was by his side and by our side we also piled into cars to go to games we didn't have any airplanes to take us any place or even a bus in one of the great things that we looked forward to coming back from a

game win or lose was going over to the Eglise house in Maryland was always there with open arms treating us as if we were members of her family. And for that I'm very grateful. And that continues to this day. It was a great time to be a soccer player then it's a great time to be a soccer player now. Any time playing with the elite is a great time. But I want to talk quickly about the varsity status situation. Big celebration here and I want to keep it very upbeat because I'm feeling very energized although I'm kind of in a sense of disbelief. Also I came to school when I was 17 and all my adult life and it's been very ugly at my youth soccer so I'm still having a little separation anxiety here. There are a lot of people that help with the campaign for soccer. Gary Zahn Nick Vully many many others under the leadership of Jerry and Marilyn we all had various responsibilities. And one of mine was to talk to some of the university

officials and one of them was Bill or wig and I say this respectfully and I will give this context in a minute. But I went in to talk to him. About what we were about to do because that's just my style I don't like to surprise administrators or my boss or anyone else in authority I like to let them know what's up. So I went to Mr. Wood and told him what we were doing with the youth soccer campaign and he looked at me with his finger pointed to like this might be filled with real people. He said. As long as I am athletic director soccer will not be a varsity sport at Indiana University. So we had our work cut out for us and Jerry heard similar sentiments which he may or may not share with you but it was very clear that Jerry's job was in jeopardy. He was at risk of being fired. And so we all gathered in the basement of his house as we often did and we talked with Jerry and we talked with Marilyn and

said Is it worth it. Do you want to give up your job here your life here. You love this city. You love everything about Bloomington. Are you ready to do that. And his answer was yes. I think the time is now. We're going to get varsity status. And if that means I lose my job I lose my job. That's. What Hank was talking about. That's the real adversity. And he stood up and we continue the campaign. We started to get a number of people on board and I could go through the whole list. And we finally got the board of trustees on board. We've got the president of the university John Ryan a little later on in the process. Bill Armstrong very much in support all along the whole way. A lot of student support vs Bob Hammel wrote a great editorial in the H-G. It was real momentum so I'm going to fast forward now to the board of trustees meeting in the spring. Of 1973 and after everyone had a chance to talk. Daniel

damson also a big supporter. Of you soccer and then president of the board of trustees. Turned to Bill Oregon said Bill before we vote. Do you have anything you'd like to say. And Bill said I have long supported soccer becoming the varsity sport at Indiana University. And with that we became a varsity sport. I'd like to tell that story not. I think Bill or we did a great job as the athletic director and he's a good man but I tell that story because we get so caught up in all the NCAA victories and all of the awards and accolades and Jerry had a really tough situation and hand and as he always does he handle gracefully. Great dignity. So just thinking about this I try to think the magnitude of you know how I feel about this and how we could thank Jerry appropriately and I was

thinking what what is even remotely comparable. And I thought a few years ago to point thank you and I don't know how you how many of you remember that but point thank you is a name for a street corner New York City the corner of Christopher Street and West Side Highway where in the months following the World Trade Center attack New Yorkers of all stripes gathered to show their gratitude to the rescue workers leaving the World Trade Center building where the wreckage occurred. A cross-section of New Yorkers and tourists from a far away as Japan and Europe all gathered to say thank you to applaud. To shout We love you. This demonstration of gratitude for these heroes erupted spontaneously on the day of the attack and quickly gathered momentum. The folks at point thank you became legendary in New York and beyond. So here we are. Now at the end. And it pains me to say that. At the end of Jerry's in Maryland's official tenure as the first

couple. Of Indiana soccer I want to acknowledge how grateful we all are for there for being such outstanding ambassadors of the University Bloomington the state of Indiana and soccer nationwide. Grateful to be with two people who is who have always shown great acts of courage caring and compassion for their family players staff and friends. Grateful for two legends who have always served our university and their family with honesty. Passion and loyalty. Grateful to be with a man and woman who understand that running a soccer program is not something that just one coach does but something that many good people do together. There is no coach on earth more humble or more gracious than Jerry grateful for instilling pride values and work ethic and everyone involved with the team in the summer soccer camps whether youre a premier varsity player. Never say die club

player or a 13 year old who is just plain in love with playing soccer around the clock. Grateful for Marylands non-stop years of non-stop cheering hugs tears and hiding your head every time an opposition gets close to the new goal. Marilyn you just need to break out of your shell. That's the only thing we ask. And yes grateful for her remarkable run as the nation's top soccer camp administrator while also at the same time being as loving as any parent could be to hers in Jerry's beloved players current and past and something that's already been said tonight it cannot be said often enough grateful for having living prove injury that you can be a decent unpretentious grounded and caring coach and still come out on top again. Good guys can finish first. And finally grateful for allowing us to be part of the most outstanding soccer program ever in the history of college sport either as players

staff. Or fans in being our friends. Our gratitude to Jerry Maryland started spontaneously when the first day we met them and has gained momentum for 41 years. They both are heroes for all the gifts Jerry and Marilyn have given us these past 41 years. Please stand with me now like the citizens of New York City did a few years ago to create our own point. Thank you. Tonight. The youth soccer point thank you right here in Mellencamp building and let jury in Maryland know how much we thank them and love them for all they've done for us. Thank you. Ladies and gentlemen.

Three former soccer players have been honored. By the Indiana University athletic program by being inducted into the athletics Hall of Fame Please recognize the extraordinary achievements of Angelo de Bernardo Armando Betancourt and John Stowmarket. Pat Magali played for the Hoosiers from 1979 to 1983. He kept in the 1983 NCAA championship team and scored the winning goal in overtime against Columbia to make it back to back NCAA championships. A native of St. Louis Missouri Pat has returned to become a senior executive within Bush. Pat you have all the alarms that were there that are here tonight. At the roast last night. Thank you for making this weekend so very special.

Let us enjoy Mr. Patmore dollar. Thanks Donnie. It was just a few months ago. Sunday December 14th that I spent the afternoon in the same place that many of you all did. At Columbus Crew Stadium watching coach Hagley and the youth soccer team when they're 6 and see NCAA championship. And I think everybody there would agree that it was an incredible day. In fact. It was perfect on the plane ride to Columbus. I had the time to read through the 2003 I-You soccer program. I wrote about the very young and talented team and players. I read about Bill Armstrong Stadium and relived a lot of great old memories and I read about Coach Hagley.

There's a whole page of tributes to him from various players over the years and the words I read are familiar to anyone who's ever played for him or know him. Words like excellence leadership discipline commitment and success. And I don't think I've ever heard his story or read an article about coach that wasn't filled with these kinds of superlatives. And the reason for that is simple. I've never known anyone who brought more passion or greater desire to for excellence. Than coach. I came to Indiana University in August of 1979 and for the past 25 years Jerry agley has been a coach. A mentor and most importantly a dear friend on the soccer field. He brought the commitment and determination that inspired us all.

While he demanded excellence. He was always fair and supportive. He gave all his players the encouragement to improve and the opportunity to succeed. And every time we took to the field he always seemed to have the right words of advice and motivation pushing us to excel off the field. He was always expected the same effort and commitment in everything we did and that work ethic has stuck with me. I am sure many of my teammates helped guiding us through out our careers after graduation. As a person coach's honesty and integrity are the hallmark of his every relationship and endeavor. As a result he has been a role model for me. And for so many other players throughout our lives. Today.

I'm proud to call Coach Yeagley my friend his wonderful wife Marilyn their family Todd Susie Scott and Yvette have always welcomed me in my family. Every time we've come back to Bloomington to catch a game or maybe hooked up with them on a road trip. Which brings me back to that Sunday afternoon last December. And the NCAA championship final because for a man who built his career as well as his entire life around the pursuit of excellence I couldn't have imagined a better way to finish things off. In sports it seems that most coaches wait to retire. On top. But Coach announced his intentions to retire at the beginning of the season. He couldn't wait to see how the season was going to shake out. He didn't wait to see if he was going to top the list of all time wins. He didn't wait to see if he was going to get his sixth

national championship. And the simple fact is he didn't need to. He fought the good fight. His entire career and regardless of the outcome of this final season he would finish as one of the greatest coaches of any sport. In NCAA history. And yet here he was the all time wins leader NCAA champion for the sixth time the builder of a dynasty and a legacy of excellence in all those superlatives in the media a guy came ringing true. Still. I believe that if you ask him coach will tell you that the greatest testament to his legacy aren't the wins or the number of championship titles. I believe the greatest testament to his success. Are the people he has influenced and helped over the last 41 years. It's the players it's the

students it's the kids at soccer camps and the many family and friends who have come to know him learn from him and love him. These people are his greatest legacy. And through all of them and all the people here tonight the real Jerry Egli legacy will live on. That's true success. That's excellence and that. Is what Coach Lee is all about. Coach I know I speak for everyone here tonight. When I say thank you for all that you've done. Congratulations on a truly incredible season. And on it even more incredible amazing career. God bless you and Marilyn for all the years to come. Thank you very much. Last night.

Over 300 former players parents coaches and friends spent a special evening together with Coach Hagley in Maryland. Going down memory lane. We visit the club years in the 60s and early 70s. We heard great stories from the younger generations as well. It was a very special evening. For all of us. It was also an opportunity for a new young and head coach to show us he was really ready to lead the new men's soccer program into the future. It gives me great pride to present the next speaker. A standout all-American is a player. Recognized throughout the country as one of the top assistant coaches for many years. Ladies and gentlemen please welcome the new head coach of the new men's soccer program Mike FRIDAY. Thank you.

First of all last night I was lying. Those of you were there it was not the truth. I was making it up. Coach. As we have already heard you have meant so much to so many people. Some of us have been more fortunate than others. As an assistant coach. Our you one gets to see you up close and at your best every day. We have not just learned about the technical and technical sides of the game. We have learned to learn about the personal side of coaching. You have positively influenced so many coaches over the years not just your loyal assistants. And I don't think Donnie was that loyal. You have been a shining example an instructor to thousands of coaches through coaching clinics and the soccer camp over the years. And oh by the way Marlon want me to mention there's still room in session two and three of camp. So they're filling in quickly so get to. Coach. By

influence so many coaches you have had a positive impact as Hank is already alluded to to hundreds of thousands maybe millions of players and all in all of soccer in the United States on behalf of all your past assistants. I want to thank you for taking us to your wing and showing us what coaching is all about and what a great profession it is. Personally I want to thank you for trusting me with your baby. And I'm talking about Indiana's soccer and not tattles. Susie and I still have or an around to take care of him. I am humbled and honored to take over this prestigious program. I have inherited an outstanding out's outstanding group of young men. With Todd Caleb Shawn Joe cat Cathy.

I look forward to the two fall of 2004 season and the ones beyond yeggs. I can see a crowd tonight that you have had the love and support many friends and helpers along the way. I look forward to the continued support of all of you. Jerry Maryland your support this great university and on Tennessee tonight as we continue the tradition of Jackson said is an Indiana University soccer. Thank you. Mike if you would please on your way by. There you go. George could you join. Coach Fried's I get Coach Jager's table if you would please.

Ladies and gentlemen. In addition to being. A winner on the field coach agley is always committed to ensuring. For the financial success. Of the men's soccer program. Thanks to the efforts of the Barresi club and the tremendous generosity. Of all your soccer friends and alumni. I am proud to announce to CNN the establishment. Of the Indian University men's soccer scholarship. In honor of Jerry and Marilyn Hagley. Ladies and gentlemen. With the addition of over $14000 this evening raised to the silent auction. In the past two months.

Many of you contributed tremendously. And we raised over two hundred and fifty thousand dollars. Time. For a video. I've got to get out of here. But this time you are invited to view a special. Video presentation. No.

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That. Isn't going on while I was just off stage and thinking this off camera for a moment. It dawned on me when I was talking to the next presenter that in this very room at the same time. The division one. Division Two. Division Three all time leading winners in college soccer. I'd like to also recognize Mr. Joe being the Wheaton College with over 550 wins to his credit. Are you out there somewhere. Click. The graph is one of the most honored and respected coaches in all of college soccer. Sorry HS. Coach McGrath has led Seattle Pacific University

over the past 34 years and has amassed over 551 wins. There are now time. Similar to coach Egli cliff as this thing was in itself in the development of college soccer. This gentleman has 15 Final Fours five national championships and by the way he agreed to come here tonight and be the keynote speaker when he thought he was going to end up being tired when he got here and he's not. 1993 U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame. Inductee with ready for this Pele and Mr. Deady long was then president of Anheuser-Busch. Ladies and gentlemen please welcome this evening's keynote speaker Mr. cliff McGrath. Are there any questions. What we need here is a little perspective of course. We're in a room where

history is actually being experienced where we are gathered together in a program that as I count it now is longer than the life we gather to celebrate. I will not be the least bit offended if half of you get up and head for the doors. My speech is about 78 minutes. They say the average time for falling asleep is about seven minutes. You have a minute. Or it's up to three hours. Of course if you've been drinking Well it's too long but in thinking about it. Just as I was wandering back and forth over there behind the coke table. I got thinking this is actually history like you hear about things or you read about it and you say gee I have been nice to have been back there. Write it down tonight. You're actually in the middle of history. You've been in a room where you've got the oldest coach in the history of the game which was Mel lore back when he was up here. And you've got the best looking and the most successful coach right here who

also has the best looking to pay in the state of Indiana. You've got. Well I don't know what color you put for here when you have your driver's license with what color is bald. You've got the best looking soccer wife in the history of collegiate soccer. SENATOR SIMPSON I'm just a little bit upset a little hacked off because. You read that he this young man was given the Royal Order of the segue of more of the Wabash. When we won our first national championship the governor gave me the dirt bag of the Duwamish. I also want you to know that Mel in his very eloquent way of course paid tribute to Dr. Herbert. I want you to know that Mel has more than

just a little husky voice. I'm a little tired because I stayed up all night writing his speech. I also wrote Dr. Herberts speech. And what you don't know unless you're sitting close to table six hours was table five. Is it he also has laryngitis and as a ventriloquist. I also gave his speech. I understand that Senator Kerry was here this past week. I'm going to miss Bill Clinton. One of my favorite presidents. In fact I believe that Bill Clinton was one of three great presidents. There was George Washington. He can never tell a lie. And then there was Tricky Dick Nixon you can never tell the truth and then good old Bill Clinton can never tell the difference. And I understand after the Patriots won the Super Bowl that. President Bush called him and complimented them on a great game. Al Gore called

the Panthers and said he thought they were robbed. And Bill Clinton called Janet Jackson. I feel like the cross-eyed discus thrower. He didn't win but he kept the crowd alert. So I've just been thinking about it. Here we are. Gathered for what. It's February 14th 2004 and there's a lot of love here by the way. Ladies happy Thanksgiving. Happy Valentine's Day. The hearts are for you the Thanksgiving is for me. They told me there are over 900 people here which proves that Saturday nights aren't what they used to be. Time for excitement dancing. Good times. And what are we doing

gather together in a room with two area codes. To pay homage to a man some call Jared. Everybody says Jerry but it's Jared folks. Jared Yeagley a man with a name with almost as many vowels as conscience. And I'm puzzled. Obviously we're running short. Human beings. Got 800 extras in here we paid to show up so that the senator could say I was surprised the room was so full. So Jerod has announced that he's retiring. These are thoughts I wrote down just after lunch. Which is an amazing grasp of the obvious. He's one of the most retarded people I've ever met. He announced he's going to retire as opposed to quit. So at least in his twilight years which begin next week he can go down to the local Bloomington cafe and say you know boys I'm a retiree. And next year at

this time ARP will be giving him an award. I for one am relieved and very happy. At last I'll be able to get a full night's sleep. I will no longer have to be awakened at 2 a.m. every morning to give Jerry his training schedule for the next day. And then after he's asleep at 3:30 a.m. every morning when Marilyn calls me and says never just talk to me. Matter of fact I think I'm going to miss those calls Marilyn. And with respect to the winningest coach stuff. Let's have a little perspective. Of the top ten winningest soccer coaches in collegiate soccer in this country. Six of them are dead. Jerry makes two of my retired. I spoke to the other in a little while he's not feeling that good.

When you come to think of it this is quite an amazing event. We actually get to see an icon retiring. But it wasn't that easy. Months went by and at the end of every nightly phone call Jared would lapse into a blathering mumbling slobbering state which eventually coagulated into a prosaic interrogative. I did get some of Mel's notes. I thought that was a pretty good number he would say by the way numbers because I don't have all my fingers which is all right. Trace it on a piece of paper that is up you front and you can make a logo on a T-shirt out of it. I'm not one to point a finger. Went to a manicure this afternoon ask for a 30 percent discount. And I was the first kid in my class to learn fractions. I'm actually the president of the NCAA which is not the National Collegiate Athletic Association it's the convention at Albuquerque.

EVENT. He was said number. I really think I should retire. Hang it up. Finally on the 7th of April. That's 4 7 0 3. I said poignantly lovingly simply You'll recall it of course 2:00 a.m. in the morning Jerry said Jerry. It's time like your mother said to you when you're 18. There's the door. Go. There was lots of weeping silence. Then finally he whispered nub. It's going to be such a relief to be able to end this sham. Thank you brother. Thank you I replied. No dear. Thank you. You know the pressure it is to have a guy like you around our game. And guess what. Speaking of history we not only get to see the best looking coach and the most successful coach with the most beautiful wife and the oldest. Older than dirt coach that coached him. We also get to see the bravest coach Mike fry tank. Michael I'll give you not only my night time number you can have my cell as well

and I can't wait to talk to your wife. Finally fresh year now Gerren dearest Marilyn let's talk future since it's in great peril. And our scarce commodity. You're about to close a significant chapter in your life. In short you're old. And here are some things you need to maintain your perspective. It was Bette Davis who said old age ain't no place for sissies. I have no idea what that means. Age is also a very high price to pay for maturity. No retired husband Jerry ever got shot while doing the dishes. And there's a very fine line between hobby and mental illness. And also with all these accolades you have to remember that there is a time when you stop depending on people to treat you special.

That's about age 11. Nobody cares if you can't dance well just grab Marilyn and get up and dance big boy. She says she likes to be near you. And by the way the DNA tests are back. Todd's really my son. Also bear in mind that it is well documented that for every mile you jog. Or in your case every hour you spend on the health rider you add one minute to your life. This enables you at age 85 to spend an additional 5 months in the nursing home at $5000 a month. I'm not saying you shouldn't exercise. My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was age 60 she is now 97 we have no idea where she is. But if you decide to take up cross-country skiing start with a small country.

And this is I've found to be true under no circumstances take a sleeping pill and a laxative the same night. The truth is Jerry's already had a couple of trial runs with our Pudney age saying he and Marilyn were sitting there last week and he read that the local golf club was looking for someone with good eyesight and he has 20:20 side as we know to come down and help the senior citizens find their golf balls so he went down got the job. We went out to the tee first guy stepped up hit the ball and he turned a Jerry says Did you see it. He says Yes sir. He said where to go. He said I forgot. Speaking of golf. Talking to I didn't know you had fallen into a bunker. I thought I heard the pun. I thought that was one of the great stories I'll remember that when we come back 25 years now to try and find him. He's already launched his retirement golf crusade and we are fortunate enough to talk to his caddie

just to get some insights into what went on after hacking away for a while. His caddy Stanny very shiny. He finally turned after doubling one more shot and said to the caddie says this is the worst golf course I've ever been on and he said sir we left the golf course over an hour ago. Shortly thereafter he asked for a club he gave it to me. Dubbed another shot he says you've got to be the worst caddy in the world and the caddie said sir that would be too much of a coincidence. Well I always took inspiration from there when I was down. I would call him he says you know you need to work on your personality. So I went to the university bookstore and asked the lady where the self-help section was. She said if I told you it would defeat the purpose. But he has been an inspiration to me one year when my team was struggling early on during I became very depressed and I decided what the heck. Jerry calls me all the time why don't they give him a call.

I call him said we just can't seem to win. He said Well you know what if at first you don't succeed maybe failure is your thing. You could just hear him saying it. That calm thing. And by the way watching the only part of that video where did the graceful come hand. If I did that to referees I wouldn't even be here tonight I would be looking for more fingers and my marbles as well. And he did say of course when you do succeed try to hide your astonishment. I said Jerry what's your idea of success. He said if you can't measure up to them. Drag him down to your level. If you can't beat them arrange to have them beaten. Of course as a boy from Detroit I understood that immediately when he said something very very perceptive he should never be afraid to make a mistake. You'll always encourage the guy that isn't trying and I stared at him I couldn't figure out what that meant. While I was still staring he said keep this in mind. No man is completely

useless. You can always serve as a bad example. He's looking right at me when he said I got this out of your own Indiana newspaper this very day. These are some investment tips. Based on all the mergers that are going on in the wake of the Exxon Mobile deal and AOL Time Warner. Now Comcast is trying to buy ESPN and Disney watch for these consolidations while you're fooling around with your coupons. Hey Heyl business systems Mary Kay Cosmetics Fuller Brush and W.R. Grace company will merge and they'll become a hail Mary for her grace. Polygram Records Warner Brothers and zester crackers are going to join forces will become Polly Warner cracker. 3M will merge with Goodyear and they'll be in good. Zippo manufacturing an Audi Motors Don Fosco and Dakota mining will merge and become Zipadelli Oddy do da. FedEx is expected to join U.P.S. and it will become fed up.

Farewell electronics and Honeywell Fairford Fairchild electronics Honeywell computers will become fairwell honey child and grey poupon and parents are expected to become poop on pants Knott's Berry Farm and the National Organization of Women will become. Not now and then there'll be days when you want to spend time with someone else. And I also got these senior citizen personals in your paper today. Mint Condition male 1932 high mileage good condition some hair many new parts including hip knee cornea valves isn't in running condition but walks well. Beatles or Stones. I like to rock still like to cruise in my Camaro on Saturday nights and still like to play the guitar. If you are a groovy chick or now groovy hen let's get together and listen to my 8 track tapes. Memories I can use

remember Monday through Thursday if you can remember Friday Saturday and Sunday. Let's put our heads together. Here's one winning smile ective grandmother with original teeth seeking a dedicated flosser to share rare steaks corn on the cob and caramel candy. Serenity now. I am Insol. I'm into solitude. Long walk sunrises the ocean yoga and meditation. If you are the silent type Let's get together take out our hearing aids and enjoy quiet times. Which of course Marilyns been doing all these years. Foxy lady. Sexy fashion conscious blue haired beauty 80s slim five foot four used to be 5:06 searching for sharp looking sharp dressing companioned matching white shoes and belt plus. But here's the one I love long term commitment. Recent widow who has just buried fourth husband and I'm looking for someone to round out a six unit plot. Dizziness feigning shortness of breath. Not a problem.

All seriousness aside. Gerry. Living by what he's told all his players. Give something back to the community without your knowledge and with all of this coming up. I was not surprised when you talked about him welcoming the alumni before the big game. Actually he was trying to get away from his team. But while all of this has been going on he's gone out and joined big brothers. To give back to the community once a week. A 95 year old guy comes takes him to the zoo then out to lunch. What we're doing here tonight is we're celebrating celebrating the life of a unique individual and individual s. Who's grace and charm and kindness has touched a soul. It was Albert bandura who said by symbolizing their experience people give structure

meaning and continuity to their lives. That helped me understand why we not only do but should celebrate the lives of those who have impacted us. Speeches honoring special people usually end with summary descriptives adjectives and adverbs in-action action nouns and phrases that make us laugh or cry or both. Tonight we're here to pay homage to one who has achieved so much for so many at so many levels and seemingly such a short time that endearing terms can be used in the beginning the end and throughout any tribute to his accomplishments. In addition he has acquired so many tributes and received so many accolades that the FCC may be calling to see if this is a legitimate event. One former colleague may have said it best he said Jerry Yeagley is honest innovative dedicated committed goal oriented fun loving and a master communicator. Most importantly he's a leader of young men and women. Jerry surpassed every division one coach in America and ended his career with 541 wins in

an unprecedented six national championships and that's after beginning the season with a record that would inspire every coach to retire two wins three losses in four ties. And if you add the two preseason scrimmage it means that Indiana began the season to five and four. Are you kidding. We started at 0 1 4. Never before at a team of mine started on four and we really ended badly. I am humiliated to be here this evening. No Hollywood script no resurrected Hoosiers athletic team no human being even Gene Hackman and Bobby Plump. Could accomplish this much in one lifetime let alone in one season. It must be that Indiana water. Who is this man. He's been called ruthless insensitive inhuman a scoundrel and no good low down rat. I figure Maryland ought to know on all that. Scuse me Marilyn that's the night you were talking of. I'm sorry to lay that aside. Seriously

folks. Sam Kean in his book Fire in the belly. On being a man summed up what I feel about Jerry Egli perhaps the way each of us defines our sense of ideal manhood or womanhood is by establishing a kind of inner hall of fame where we applaud heroes and heroines of the moment and a hall of exemplars. Where we enshrined those ideal men and women who embody our highest most universal values. These halls are like halls of mirrors which give us glimpses of some aspect of ourselves. They may contain people whose names are in the news. Men and women we admire because they are beautiful powerful talented smart wise or compassionate. But they also may contain a more intimate group of friends parents teachers and lovers who have enriched our lives with their special gifts of care insight and understanding. Sometimes these heroes have been elevated to the positions of highest honored by the consensus of the ages. They are not merely heroes of the moment but are Pathfinder's and definers of the

human condition. The spiritual elite. Who reveal some aspect of the human promise and unlike average to good men and women these giants among us are not captive to the values and visions of their own narrow time and place. Rather they are heralds of things to come. Citizens of both the present and the future their lives are our strongest evidence that human beings are spiritual creatures who are able to transcend the condition of both biology and culture. The lives of those who have gone before not only to find what and who we are. They leave footprints footprints of greatness on the fields. Those in the future dare to tread now for the real stuff. This came as an inspiration. In the middle of the night. But we really have here folks is an icon for the ages. This is just not a coach who coached and brought certain fame

in his own humble way. To a mighty University. This is a man who has imprinted us for the ages. Here are some of the things that stick Coca-Cola doesn't matter how good Pepsi is or how many dollars are spent to get Cowboys to sing about the virtues and taste of Dr. Pepper the world still walks up to the counter and says I'll have a Coke. Marketing efforts in a million has not helped the thousands of copier companies in the world. Every office employer still says get me a Xerox copy of this please. Wendy's and Burger King still have to overcome society's proclivity for big mac Harley Davidson apple pie Chevrolet Hi mom and the flag. John Wooden. Vince Lombardi. Gordie Howe and Wayne Gretzky. Jim Thorpe. Tiger is the one. But Jack Nicklaus could never replace the King Arnold Palmer and Arnie's army. And yet there will always be Ben Hogan Bobby Jones and Sam Snead Michelle Akers. Mia Hamm

George Washington Thomas Jefferson Abraham Lincoln Henry Ford Yellow Cab Schwinn Charles Schwab Joe Lewis. And Sugar Ray Rocky Mickey Rooney and Gone With The Wind. Meat and potatoes. Cookies and milk. Oklahoma Leer jets Red Skelton Johnny Carson Jack Benny Rodney Dangerfield David Letterman Andrea Agassi Bo Derek Lana Turner Sonny and Cher Johnny Cash and the Statue of Liberty. Seinfeld Hopalong Cassidy Bogart and Bacall Soccer America Freddy Adu. Good Morning America The Today Show. ESPN Indiana soccer Big Red. Jerry Egli legends all Jerry the joking is over. You truly are such a hero in examplar. You have imprinted all of us. Although you will not could not be gone. I'm not choking up because Don couldn't swallow. Although you will not be gone those who worked shoulder to shoulder with you. On a daily

basis will miss Mischer tough mind and soft heart. They'll miss your gentle smile and sly look. They they'll miss your energy and your creativity and your spirit will hover over us and everything that we do in your presence will be sorely missed. And God knows that there is no finer tribute than to recognize a man for the imprint he has left in the lives of others. For the difference he has made to that end. I am happy to announce. For the first time in the public hearing that from this day on. The national soccer coaches association America. Will annually present a special new award in your name. Bear in mind that only two times in 63 year history of the largest sporting organization of the world had the founding fathers named an award after an individual Bill Jeffrey award. The Robbie Robinson lifetime achievement award.

And here after each year the NCAA will present the Jerry Yeagley award for exceptional personal achievement. Thank you for sharing your time with us. Live forever plus 47 days and may God bless you and Marilyn. Every minute I love you. Thank you. Live. During Cliff's remarks. I had time to go over and visit with my wife and son Kyle at the table.

And. Thought it would be a good idea if I said Happy Valentine's Day by the way Happy Valentine's Day to everybody out there especially the women. Happy Valentine's Day. But when I was sitting there thinking about the word love I thought about beside coach vaguely Marilyn who here I met this university that every time. That person shook my hand I've felt something special. Every single time. It was always a warm welcome and I just felt so good. About being here about being in the university. Ladies and gentlemen. He's not with us here tonight. But his wife. Martha Lee Armstrong is please welcome Martha Louis Armstrong. I thought that would be a nice segue for me. Worked.

A good coach. Your turn. Could you please start coming up here. I can't do this. Ladies and gentlemen Jerry agree. Thank you. You know when.

I was told there was going to be an event. I told the administration Marilyn Frye. I said. I'd rather not. I'd rather. You know we had a great one at my 25th and I just. Sort of rather not. But. When I was told it was going to happen. And I was told it was going to happen. On Valentine's Day. Again I said gosh who is going to give up their valentines day their special time. Who's gonna leave home. None of the players are going to be able to come. Their wives aren't going to let them. I said Do you really think it's going to work. Are we going to have an event. And I'll tell you. I'm just humble. I don't feel worthy of. This wonderful evening and the

sacrifices that so many made. Players coming 6000 miles from Turkey from Brazil from Honduras from Singapore. I mean it really is touchy. For me but I also think. And I was watching today on the other side of this stage when players starting at 10:00 this morning the old timers and there were old timers out there. Kicking and having a ball. For Gary for reasons knees they look like hamburger when he finished. But he had a ball. But. The different eras played at different times. And guys hadn't seen each other some of them hadn't literally seen each other since they graduated together and played together here and to see them hug each other and embrace the smiles

and the slaps on the back and. Wonderful times they've had. Just last night. Today has more than made it special for me but I really think this is a band that is celebrating Yes an honor for me but more. The spirit of Indiana soccer the 41 years 31 varsity 10 club. That's what we're here. Recognizing. That the soccer family and the tradition of excellence. And I'm just. Been so fortunate. To be a part of that for all these years when we were at the Final Four this year and won the championship. I can't tell you the number of people who ask me yeggs. Jerry what was wrong with you.

You couldn't talk when a gal from TV came up to you after the game. I haven't known you to be without something to say or caught like that. And it was unusual. But I'll tell you. You're in a championship game. I mean the snow is blown in your goalies face. You're trying to think of everything and stay focused and how can we hang in there and win this game. That finally when the whistle blows and the game's over. It's pandemonium. I mean you get a euphoric feeling the highest high you could possibly have. When you've won a championship. And everybody's hugging and everybody's running and hair and then you take a second or two and you look up into the stands and you see people who are very special to you your players and players from.

Every every team that I've coached were there at this jam and then things started going through your mind and people start going through your mind who have. Helped you along the way and you start realizing in my case gosh this is it. And I didn't have anything to say. I had a lump in my throat and I've had a lump in my throat this weekend. Several times because I'm just so happy and proud. To have been. With this program and associated with you people like. We've been here a long time this evening. But I do want to take just a couple of moments. I'm not going to individuals have been introduced and I'm not. There's a story for each one of my players. I love all of you. And we've all had special times but I like and think some groups the parents we have a number of parents of players who are here

parents who are here even though their sons are in here. I mean Nicky Garcia is playing with our national team and his folks flew in from Texas to be with us this evening. And the parents have been such an important part of that. Spirit of Indiana soccer and that family that soccer family in that tradition the support you have given Maryland myself as well as your sons during the years they've been here. Is very important to our success. My are you colleagues administrators fellow coaches a number of your staff members. It's just been great. Being part of this organization being part of you be part of the athletic department and the support you've given me and the fellowship that we've shared has meant an awful lot to me. Our friends and I'm talking now. Are Bloomington friends

who have provided life a little bit away from soccer. I mean our kids grew up. Taking spring vacations Tope I know your families here and many others. Providing the support. And a life in this community that has been so special and that's why we want to stay and we'll meet. And this is our home. We don't want to be anyplace else. You know will go in the sun a little bit. But you people have made it a place we want to live and stay our fans. You know this year Indiana was the number one. Team in the nation in terms of crowd and fan. And when we were at that final four. And when we were out in UCLA. I mean. It was special. And we have special fans and special friends who have you seen on the on the back of the program who have endowed scholarships who have provided the best stadium that you could possibly have the best lighting through gifts of special

friends and friends who have been to every game an example of at UCLA this year. We're traveling out there nobody gives us one chance very little chance to beat that team the number one all year. They want a championship the year before they have everybody back. They have a great team. The Hoosiers have come from nowhere sort of lucky to be where they are and are going out to play the number one seed. And when you get out there to warm up and all of a sudden we hear the pep band and it's dark you can't see up into the stands. It's a darkly lighted field. The field is fine but you can't see the stands and our guys I'm looking around and our guys start looking at each other and smiling we hear are people cheering and our guys knew that we were. Not playing away. We were playing this is this is like a home game and someone like Bob lobbying and Kurt and the foundation and others who made it possible. Those those gestures and those friends. Added

so much to our success. To my coaches. And I'd like first. To say my coaching colleagues a number of them are here tonight. The Division 3 the division 2 all time winningest coaches Cliff Joe Beane so many other of my buddies. Are here and I'll tell you I'm really going to miss picking up that phone. When you're having a bad day and talking to one of your coaching colleagues or getting a call from them when you've just lost the game you shouldn't have lost. Or when you're having you know a problem with the player. Players parents those those. SESSIONS. I'm really going to miss. My mentors those coaches Barney Hoffman is not here he couldn't be here was my high school coach gave me passion for the game. He was the guy who introduced the game to me in the playground when I was seven or eight years old. I fell in love with soccer and then I went on to Westchester and that guy that was up

there whom who. Cliff call little older than dirt. Now. You know I was scared to death of you male. As a freshman. You had me shaking in my boots. A military guy stand up on a big scaffold with a pith helmet and a megaphone like bridge on the river Kwai. And we were just. Running laps and doing all kinds of things. But. Mel you. You taught me what it takes to be a champion you master psychologist. Every detail taken care of. Again I know a lot of my success to my mentors to mail and to Barnie. So this camp staff I don't know how many camp staff coaches came here. There are all kinds of them. You know you guys soar with the Eagles at night yet I mean you a hoot with the owls at night yet you soar with eagles in the morning. Those early

morning meetings. But for some of you but doggone it. To watch you grow and to be there with you. And see that light in your eyes and that energy for the game and see you grow as coaches and have a chance to sit and talk with you a little bit about your dreams and your aspirations and then watch you get positions and move on. It's wonderful. I'm going to miss that. My assistant coaches you know if I've been good at one thing I'll take credit for this selecting good assistant coaches. They have been the real reason like this year we have five freshmen on our team. We're losing work to two of the first 11 games we win. And we're playing at a time starting five freshmen. Now do you think I'm out there working every day with each one of those freshmen. No. I do some. But the assistants are the ones who

have done it this year and they brought those freshmen along so that we could become a national. Championship caliber team. And it's been the same thing over the years. I owe so much to the assistant coaches the trainers the managers strength coaches and I get the credit. But really they've been the ones that have really done the work. And finally my players. You've had a lot of them introduced tonight from different eras. Some of the ones that I haven't gotten the accolades over the years of course of the club guys back in the 60s the pioneers the founding fathers I'll never forget the first meeting was talked about last night. I was in the hyper building 23 years old called the meeting nine guy showed up. I had three cardboard boxes full of used hyper gear that was left over. That we can hand out for practice. The guys sort it out of the boxes. And then Bruce Baker bless his soul he's gone

now as are some of the other club guys. Bruce said coach. Let's go over the schedule. Where are we going to play. And I said well why you want to know that. He said well we've got to get our party schedule set up for this year. I knew right then that we were in for some fun. But some of my fondest memories some of my closest bonds. Are with those club guys. For those 10 years and you guys. Taught me an awful lot and the lessons I learned I know are vital to the success that I've had. In coaching. The first club game we didn't have enough players and you guys remember that a lot of you here Max Rodgers was in AP class and I asked Max to come out we didn't have a goalie. We needed a goalie. Max is good. I had him in handball he was good hand-eye coordination.

Come on out and be our goalie. He was an essay. He's a good basketball player. And Max came out and he was doing all right in practice. And we got in the game was the first game we played on North Jordan field we now have camped there for 12 year olds. It's not a very big field but that's where we played the first ever club game that I coached. And Max Rodgers got in-goal and we played Dayton and Dayton the first three times that game down the field. Max froze and they shot. And he watched the ball go in. And I've seen. Oh my gosh what are we going to do. We won the game five to three. And Max got on froze and did a heck of a job for us. But I can remember that and then we had some great players. I mean my first all-American he stood up came 6000 miles you know moccasin from Turkey what a what a wonderful player Steve Jayaram made the Olympic pool kid who came here from New York from Syracuse New York.

Some wonderful players and wonderful rewards. Bob Cooley a young man from Gary Indiana. Who came down to you to play football. He got cut. He had a friend on the soccer team and he'd stand outside the fence in Woodlawn where we practice. And I finally told the friend I said what's this guy. You know I hear you talk. That's Bob my buddy Bob Cooley got cut from the socket from the football team. I said Hamm come on out if he's a good athlete. We need some bodies we need some warm bodies out here. Bob Cooley had never kicked a soccer ball in his life. He was 18 years old. Five years later Bob Guly was the first African-American to play professional soccer in the United States. That was a reward. I'll never forget guys hanging sheets on the trees all doc Counselman was mentioned you know he was my hero. I learned so much from him. He and hoby both. And then of course the godfather of our program.

Bill Armstrong. Without Bill we would have never made it. He took me under his wing. Taught me so much was my friend gave us our first scholarship paid. And you know Bill whenever whenever I felt down I'd go visit Bill because you could never be down around Bill. And he gave me a positive attitude and helped me work through things. You've heard about the transition to varsity and Jeff Richardson was up here Jeff was the president. Of the student body. And without Jeff leading that charge because I know that the Kathman administration was not been 25 years a quarter of a century since we had had a varsity sport and I knew they weren't looking to add a new one and he was told this by the athletic administration. And I saw a letter not too long ago from my friend John Ryons a friend of mine was sent to Jeff and it said yes we are interested in a broad based program but at this time we cannot add a new sport

that was in March of 1973. Five months later we were Varsity the work Jeff did and others like Nick matter only Gary Fresen who was captain of our team they went and visited with Hermann wells. They went with the board of trustees members. It was unbelievable to get that varsity status that year and from there it's history. The first game first varsity game against Notre Dame 1973. Don Rawson who's been up here all all day all evening. He didn't make the trip. He didn't make the cut. We were varsity now we couldn't take anybody. We can only travel so many. And it wasn't that Don wasn't a good player. I don't mean that we just had a lot of other good players. Don Rosten. Where are you. Donnie. Non-roster and shows up. At Notre Dame. Didn't come with us. I said Don

one thing and I just wanted to come. He had his uniform with him. He came out on that field and played and had a great game. We won five to one. That's the kind of people we had out there with a club team at the time and we became varsity in the 70s. There were some defining moments. Angelo De Bernardus going five goals against St. Louis University and getting us into soccer America and into sports illustrated. The 78. And 80 losses. To San Francisco followed the 76 loss. We lost three times in a row in the championship game to San Francisco. It was tough. We had a monkey on our back and maybe one of the best teams we ever had at the end of the 70s in 1979 18 shut out no team in the history of the NCAA

has had more shut outs and that team did in 79 18 shout outs and 22 games to men. Men Against Boys. They were the best team in the nation. They didn't win a championship. You were on that team. A lot of others. We should have had at least a dozen national championships. I'm telling. The wonderful ladies winning that first title in that 82 game. And I know John Rennie is here the coach of Duke. That was one of the best games that I've ever been a part of. And John it's sad that either one of us had to lose that game. But winning that championship and then going again and winning in 83 and we should have had a three peat. 984 I was very disappointed because we played in the kingdom. In Seattle. And Cliff I blame you and Donnie for that loss. Because we practiced in the Seattle Kingdom and before we left we said well we don't need our octopus

type rubber numbers to play out there because it's got a dome it's not going to rain. We won't slip. We'll just take our regular Sambas our flats. We practice Friday night before the championship game. Everything was great the next night. They put an oil based solvent to take the football lines off the kingdom. And when we got out there for the championship game it was like being on ice. Donnie at that time worked for Adidas and Clemson was our opponent. And can you believe it. Adidas provided Clemson with shoes with little rubber Nobby's on the bottom of them. And Donnie being our guy we didn't. And Cliff. Afterwards. Being from Seattle says well why didn't you ask me I would've told you they do that all the time. We should have had that 84 championship winning here in 88 and I used one of my biggest thrills. And you're again breaking your nose with 20 minutes left. And Matt Olsen coming in cold off the bench when Howard so on everything but the kitchen

sink at us to preserve that championship. One of the thrill. The 90s 93 and 94 again. With Todd on the team were ranked number one all year in both seasons 93 and 94. And we don't get a championship. Those were great teams. We lost that region in that final. And then in 98 and 99 winning the championships again should have won in 97 with Caleb's team. The only team that ever won 23 games in a row in the history of NCAA and yet didn't win a championship. That's another one. But then we had to Rochester boys show up with three of them Dieman likes that. They're all here. And they helped us win. In 98 99. And then the final one to all three. A team of destiny a team that I'll always remember as being special. In the light of where we started we were not a championship caliber team. We were far from it.

And the work that they did and the progress that they made was perhaps the greatest in terms of where we started and where we finish. And I know you're going to have a great great future. I'm so proud and happy that Mike. Is the new coach. He's been one of my favorite players. He's the best person for the job. He has a wonderful staff with Caleb and Todd and Shawn. And all the others. I look forward and I told him I said. Guys there's no reason there shouldn't be a championship next year and we're expecting it. I talked about the spirit of soccer and I want to end with this because. When I think the spirit of our youth soccer in the core and the heart of it

is the soccer player. And this is what I think this shows my. Pro how I profile and how I feel the soccer player what the soccer player is the soccer player. Responds to external motivation. But the youth soccer player is inspired through personal motivation. The soccer player has a burning desire to achieve and is driven to be the best they can be the soccer player has his performance guided. By a positive attitude. The soccer players cup and glass is always half full. As a positive self worth. The you soccer player. Performance isn't hindered or inhibited by anxiety

or a fear of failure but rather the how you soccer players performances bolstered through courage and confidence. The soccer player. Typifies. The most important characteristic in any athlete and that is honesty integrity. The soccer player does everything right all the time. There are no shortcuts. There is no cheating. The soccer player doesn't say I'm going to save it for the game and take it easy at practice C.I. you soccer player strives to get better every day. The soccer player holds himself and his teammates accountable. And finally the soccer player. Takes tremendous pride in the uniform.

And the colors they wear. They have great respect deep respect for those who have worn the uniform in the past. And they considered an honor and a privilege to wear that. I use soccer uniform. They also realise that there is a responsibility. That goes with wearing that uniform and that nothing but the highest standards of performance are acceptable and only your best effort. Can be given. And when the youth soccer team and players take the field wearing that uniform their heads are high and their chests are out and they don't hope to win. They expect to win because there are you soccer. And that's the soccer player. I like all the soccer players who I've ever worn that uniform to stand plays. Stay standing.

There's a bond there. Gentlemen there's a brotherhood. At the heart of youth soccer. You're the spirit of our youth soccer. You're the tradition of our youth soccer. Gentlemen. You're the best of the best. And I'm deeply honored to have shared a lifetime of wonderful memories with you. I love you. Thank you. I'd like Marilyn and Todd to come here please do.

I wanted to say this for the end. I haven't said anything about Marilyn or my kitties Yvette's my special angel. So proud of her. Todd. Will always be my favorite player a man it may not have been the best that where they wore the uniform but he's always going to be my favorite. And Marilyn you know. When we started that with that club back in the 60s Marilyn was a schoolteacher here in Bloomington. And Marilyn in order to help because we didn't have money. For the club and then some silly coach. By the name of Jerry. Would spend some of his own money and. To help this club go on Marilyn along with her teaching. She took a job at Sears selling sewing machines and vacuum cleaners so that we could help

out. And do the things we needed to do with that club. And she's been there. She's been my coach and she's been my inspiration and my strength. It's Valentine's Day. I have several of these championship rings. I wear different ones at different times. Marilyn's never got a championship ring. But tonight on Valentine's Day I want to present you with a ring that has three stones. Representing three people that are most dear to me. Good Marilyn Todd and the best. From.

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If you would please join yeggs in Maryland by direct your attention to the video screen. For our final video tribute celebrating these two very special people like you. Are. No. No. One. Comes. Do you. The.

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a gentleman I like to do is the entertainment for the remainder of the evening the next few minutes. Marilyn you need to be escorted to the dance floor. Pardon. What. Part. Right here. The group behind me started playing together about the same time. Coach vaguely. They go there they are. They started playing together about the same time. Coach agley started coaching club soccer in an Indiana University. However they have not played together very many times in the last 25 years. Knowing that Steve and Terry were good friends of Gerry Marilyn and carpenter approached Harry and asked if the group would be interested in entertaining this event that just a few moments they graciously accepted. We are pleased introduce to you this

evening Steve Lowman. Terry cocher and Dale Mose's as they play the first song for Coach and Jerry and Marilyn. Can you believe you're retiring and we're just starting over. We're hoping to get discovered tonight. This song so many words have already been spoken about you. And in 1984 here's something you will not even remember. I had a patient up in Indianapolis came in my office and examined this young boy's 12 years old discovered that he had some physical problems that he was really dealing with and we weren't really sure how long he might live. He saw that I went to Indiana University and he said were you down there when killed Gigli. Yes he said you should see my bedroom. His mother. Brought pictures in showed me pictures of his bedroom. It was

filled with I use soccer memorabilia. So I called Jerry and said you know this kid it would mean a lot to him if he came down and just was with you or you just beat him before the game. I didn't get into any details Jerry said Saturday Sunday whatever day it was. You bring him down. You met us before the game started. I didn't see Max until after the game was over. He came home with all these souvenirs. That's the kind of man that you are. All these. Accolades that you've gotten this whole back page full of all of your accomplishments. Had I known that I would never have played gin rummy with you. I knew you had a day job but this is ridiculous. But this song I think. Captures what you've done because if there was a script for accomplishing what you have accomplished everyone would have done it. You in your own way have made it unique. No one else will ever repeat

nor do what you've done so this is our version of a song called my way. This is. Your way. It. Now. He. News. And so I think. The final curtain. My friends. All say. I'll stake my. Job which. I'd. Like. To. Do every.

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