Goal Oriented
From Senegal to Madison and the 4,700 miles between
Matt Daniels
Issue date: 10/7/09 Section: Sports
Head Coach Jeff Richardson thinks Sarr and Kone are two positive individuals headed down the right path. He thinks the two young men are very realistic about life and have their priorities straight.
Their personalities play a huge role in their success on the soccer field. Unlike some athletes that constantly call out teammates, referees and opposing players, Sarr and Kone do all of the talking with their bodies. "They don't need to do the trash talk, they let their performance do the talk," said Richardson.
The qualities that coaches and teammates look for in a team captain are present in Sarr on and off the soccer field. Sarr stays active in the community off the field by helping coach the track team at Madison East and coaching club soccer through MSCR. Coaching younger players is a great way to develop and enhance leadership qualities.
On the field Sarr admitted, "I don't talk that much." However, his mouth is not needed on the field as much as his legs. His body language and the way he plays say everything that needs to be said. He is an experienced team player that knows how to lead a team effectively.
Richardson believes that Sarr has everything it takes to be a team leader. "He carries a quiet confidence, his skills on the field are a huge leadership tool," said Richardson. "He leads by example, he speaks up when he needs to."
Despite having a hot start to the season Kone has stayed modest. He leads the team with nine goals and seven assists. He recorded three goals and two assists in a big 5-1 win over Harper College on Sept. 25. Kone had no part in taking all of the credit for his success so far this season. "I work hard and I get lucky sometimes," said Kone. "My teammates help me out a lot."
A good education, a good job and a potential return to Senegal all lay ahead for these two young men. What they are focused on right now is the task at hand, playing soccer and helping the WolfPack make a strong run at a national championship.
Their personalities play a huge role in their success on the soccer field. Unlike some athletes that constantly call out teammates, referees and opposing players, Sarr and Kone do all of the talking with their bodies. "They don't need to do the trash talk, they let their performance do the talk," said Richardson.
The qualities that coaches and teammates look for in a team captain are present in Sarr on and off the soccer field. Sarr stays active in the community off the field by helping coach the track team at Madison East and coaching club soccer through MSCR. Coaching younger players is a great way to develop and enhance leadership qualities.
On the field Sarr admitted, "I don't talk that much." However, his mouth is not needed on the field as much as his legs. His body language and the way he plays say everything that needs to be said. He is an experienced team player that knows how to lead a team effectively.
Richardson believes that Sarr has everything it takes to be a team leader. "He carries a quiet confidence, his skills on the field are a huge leadership tool," said Richardson. "He leads by example, he speaks up when he needs to."
Despite having a hot start to the season Kone has stayed modest. He leads the team with nine goals and seven assists. He recorded three goals and two assists in a big 5-1 win over Harper College on Sept. 25. Kone had no part in taking all of the credit for his success so far this season. "I work hard and I get lucky sometimes," said Kone. "My teammates help me out a lot."
A good education, a good job and a potential return to Senegal all lay ahead for these two young men. What they are focused on right now is the task at hand, playing soccer and helping the WolfPack make a strong run at a national championship.
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