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...question that begs to be asked is just how Harvard Coach Tim Wheaton and his athletes maintain their domination of Ivy League soccer. Obviously, an important factor is the coaching. (Patriots fans have only to consider two words--Bill Parcells--to understand this.) Somehow Wheaton is able to take a bunch of new an old faces every year and build teams that not only wins games but have great chemistry as well. Wheaton's teams always seem to have an identity and confidence, especially late in the season, that are the trademarks of a winning program...
Just as important, Wheaton's players always seem to exude enthusiasm and an insatiable desire to win. That attitude is what is at the heart of the women's soccer dynasty. In addition, Wheaton's players feel the added pressure every season to play a level of soccer that is now expected of Harvard's program and that translates into a better team...
...UMass and Harvard have a long tradition in women's soccer," Wheaton said, "and we've been neck and neck this year in various polls. It was a good draw for us--we know what we're up against, and the general feeling is that the matching was as good as it could be. We are definitely looking forward to playing them Sunday...
...must-win situation," Wheaton said. "Anything can happen. We're going to go out there and do our best...
Facing his team, one full of grins and smiles, Coach Wheaton left the Crimson with the words of the UConn women's basketball coach...