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Wednesday, 29 August 2012 17:37

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NRHEG grad Goslee named to NAFA 20th Anniversary Team

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ONE OF THE BEST — NRHEG High School graduate Kyle Goslee, with his son Jace holding Kyle’s award for being named to the NAFA 20th Anniversary Team.


By KATHY PAULSEN

Staff Writer

Summer is here and, for Kyle Goslee, that can only mean one thing: it’s time to play ball.

A 1996 graduate of NRHEG High School, Goslee was a three-sport Panther standout, playing football, basketball and baseball.

But, another game has become his love and, 23 years after starting fast-pitch softball, Goslee was recently selected to the National American Fast-pitch Association’s 20th Anniversary Team during ceremonies held in Topeka, Kansas.

“I’m honored to be chosen,” said Goslee, one of four Minnesotans picked for the honor.

Goslee first played fast-pitch for the Geneva 14-and-under team in 1989. He moved on up to the Geneva 18-and-under team that went on to win a state championship. He played for several local teams, including the Hitmen, runners-up in two 23-and-under state tournaments, as well as for Geneva Liquor and Richards Wood Products. He moved to Montevideo in 2001 after college.

Goslee went on to play for the Cerro Gordo team that earned the NAFA World Series in 2006, where he was chosen to be tournament MVP. He continues to play fast-pitch softball, but had to give up the position he has played for so many years, pitcher, after developing back problems.

Goslee graduated from the University of Minnesota, Mankato, with two degrees, Athletic Training and Physical Education. He earned a masters degree in Health in 2009. 

Currently, he is a physical education and health teacher at Montevideo. He also serves as head coach for varsity softball and assistant coach for varsity football.

Goslee is the son of Marilyn Goslee, of Geneva, and the late Keith Goslee. Kyle has one sister, Melanie, who is married to Scott Crabtree; she and their family live east of Geneva.

Goslee and his wife, Heather, live in Montevideo where Heather will begin her career in nursing after finishing school to become a RN. They are the parents of two children, a son, Jace, 6, and a daughter, Drew, 1. In their spare time they enjoy playing/watching sports, the outdoors, including hunting and fishing, and spending time with friends.

This is another example of “ local boy makes good.”

Goslee wanted to make sure to point out that he is very grateful to get the opportunity to play fast-pitch in Geneva while developing great friendships and having the opportunity to play with such exceptional ball players. Kyle is hoping to, "Build the bridges to a successful future for all our students.”

The other Minnesotans chosen to the 20th Anniversary team include Rick Lang, a pitcher for Geneva’s RWP team; Scott Collins, Mankato; and Chad Osterman, Lake Crystal.

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