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The Cougar Countdown: Day 16

athletics — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 23:11:41 +0000

Day 16 (Aug. 16): Surrell, Soccer, and Senioritis

It’s going to be different, but they’re hoping the results are the same. This year the Azusa Pacific women’s soccer program enters the world of the PacWest after 19 years in the Golden State Athletic Conference. In that span the Cougars won 10 GSAC titles, with head coach Jason Surrell guiding them to nine championships in the last 12 seasons.

Last year Surrell made soccer history, becoming the fastest NAIA coach to reach the 200-win mark and leaving the NAIA as the winningest coach in its history (.858 winning percentage; min 10 years). Needless to say he is the perfect person to have at the helm during the transition from the NAIA into NCAA Div. II.

The Cougar Countdown: Day 11

athletics — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 03:08:09 +0000

DAY 11 (Aug. 11): Fans Wig Out For Lenhart

On Saturday, July 28, the San Jose Earthquakes gave away blonde wigs to the first 2,500 fans in attendance, honoring the competitive play and cult following of Azusa Pacific soccer alum Steven Lenhart.

Lenhart, who graduated from Azusa Pacific after leading the Cougars to the 2007 NAIA Men’s Soccer National Championship, is the third-leading scorer for the Earthquakes, who currently lead the Major League Soccer (MLS) Western Conference heading into Saturday night’s clash with third-place Seattle, and his aggressive style of play has turned the fifth-year forward into one of the league’s most polarizing players. Soccer Newsday’s Chris Enger hates him, and seemingly so do San Jose’s conference rivals, the Seattle Sounders. However, a style of play that has rewarded him with a team-leading seven yellow cards is also recognized as an element of San Jose’s success this season.

The Cougar Countdown: Day 2

athletics — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 22:25:22 +0000

DAY 2 (Aug. 2): New Lights Installed At Soccer Field

In 2012 the Azusa Pacific men’s and women’s soccer programs not only enter their first year as members of the Pacific West Conference, they’ll do so in style, underneath a brand-new set of lights that bring nighttime doubleheaders to Azusa Pacific for the first time since the Cougar Soccer Complex opened 10 years ago. The Cougars, who enter Candidacy Year two of the NCAA Div. II membership process, will host four evening doubleheaders in their opening season under the lights, most notably when they host Biola in the home opener on Saturday, Sept. 1, during the school’s New Student Orientation Weekend.

Students In-Focus: Chanel Fuchigami

Karen Rouggly — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:52:05 +0000

Hello Hello! It’s time to bring you another edition of our Students In-Focus! This week, we’re focusing on Chanel Fuchigami! She’s quite popular in our office, around campus, and has even been on national TV! While you may have seen her just once on Wipeout – we get to see her shining face everyday! Here’s a bit about her:

Chanel Fuchigami

1. What is your name? Chanel Fuchigami

2. What is your major? Applied Health

3. What is your role in the MAS office? SMC for Open Door Soccer League

4. What do you love about your ministry/your job? Being surrounded by great people who I can learn from, share life and laugh with.

Open Door Soccer League

Karen Rouggly — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:36:17 +0000

Soccer…little kids…Saturday mornings…what could be better? For Chanel Fuchigami, our Student Ministry Coordinator for Open Door Soccer League, and her tutors – not much! Open Door Soccer League (ODSL) is a an incredible avenue for promoting cross-cultural relationships and reciprocal learning between the youth of Azusa and APU students through the game of soccer. The children also learn important life lessons in teamwork through mentorship and coaching. Students also have an opportunity to take children to L.A. Galaxy games through the Kicks for Kids program. A growing partnership with the Church of the Open Door and APU allows students to participate in coaching kids throughout the year.

New Beginnings

Bree — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 21:49:51 +0000

Hello lovely people!

I am a current student at Azusa Pacific University (APU) that Transferred here from a Community College in my hometown, in California. It has been one great experience in being accepted and coming to this school. With the enormous amount of students that befriended me here in just the first week of school was overwhelming at first because I met so many people and I forgot almost every single one of their names! But hey, I had friends in all my classes and I have APU’s transfer student Orientation to thank.

Over the course of this first month being here, I have been able to get involved with the Open Door Soccer League (ODSL). It’s a program for APU student’s to engage in and volunteer to be coaches or referees for kids of the Azusa area that sign up for soccer through the Open Door Church. It’s a great way to not only coach kids but also share Christ with them openly. Though coaching the kids from the age of 6-8 years old can be challenging, it is definitely worth every moment of my Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.