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6 Wednesday, June 29, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Girls soccer names new head coach By rongi Yost Correspondent Jenna Pike was recently selected as the new head coach for girls soccer at Sisters High School (SHS) and is excited with her new position. Jenna (Sneva) Pike gradu- ated from SHS in 2009 and played on the girls varsity soccer team for four years. As a freshman and sophomore, Jenna played back-up goalie and then her junior and senior years she played on defense, at both stopper and sweeper. Pike had hopes of play- ing in college, either as a walk-on in soccer or in skier- cross. Due to numerous pre- vious concussions, the doctor advised her not to partici- pate further in sports, so she decided she would pursue coaching. Jenna attended Oregon State University and gradu- ated in 2014 with a degree in psychology. In 2015, she married Remington Pike, and the couple decided to move back to Sisters and put down roots. The Pikes started a livestock business, Splitting Aces, and raise and sell beef. They supply Sisters Saloon with all their beef. In addition to work- ing alongside her husband in their livestock business, Jenna pursued available coaching opportunities. In 2014, she was girls soccer assistant coach, under former head coach Audrey Tehan, and last year she was the girls JV coach. Pike is very familiar with the program, and the step up to head coach should be an easy transition. Last year, the Outlaws graduated nine seniors, so basically the girls Pike will be working with are from her JV squad. Over the last two years as an assistant in the program and as the JV coach, Pike commented that she’s learned much that will be helpful in her new role. Jenna said, “It was super- interesting to see the coaches trying to grow the student- athletes, and it was fasci- nating how the girls really picked up on that, and I could see them mature throughout the season. “I’ve had quite a bit of experience already in prob- lem-solving with the girls, which will be very help- ful. There’s always mul- tiple views, and in the last two years I’ve been able to see and understand where the girls were coming from, and also explain to them the coaches’ viewpoint.” Outdoor dining, too! Pike has always loved coaching, but told The Nugget she is most com- fortable with soccer, which makes for a perfect fit. Two specifics were big motivators in Pike’s decision to accept the position. “First, I wanted to give back to the program that I was a part of for four years,” said Pike. “And the second is that in dealing with concus- sion awareness, I realized that treatment for concussions has became a fear-based tactic. I want to correct that assump- tion, and let people know that concussions are not scary. They just need to be treated like any other injury. I figured soccer would be a good place to start.” The Lady Outlaws will be a very young team this com- ing season, and Pike told The Nugget she wants to set a foundation for the girls soc- cer program that is respected by the other programs in the state, and respected by her student-athletes and their parents. Jenna also stated she wants to provide a safe and HIP PAIN? Breakfast & Lunch, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., 7 days a week 541.549.2699 | 403 E. Hood Ave. We’re Like Family Come work with us in a beautiful, peaceful setting. — Servers — Lots of variety – learn it all! Competitive starting wages and tips. Reservations required d 541.516.3030 www.lakecreeklodge.com photo by rongi yost Jenna Pike is sisters’ new girls’ soccer coach. fun environment that makes the girls want to return every year, which will in turn grow the roster. 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