Tim's accomplishments

This post explains five of Tim Howard's accomplishments not just in his soccer career but at home as well.

OVERCOMING TOURETTES
Tim has not overcome being one of the best goalkeepers but he has overcome tourettes syndrome, diagnosed at age 10 feeling secluded from everyone around him. A kid who loved sports and realized his symptoms were better as he played sports. AOL News says " Every major success he had, every step he made with athletics, you can see his self esteem grow and that probably helped him deal with tourettes.
For more information http://www.aolnews.com/2010/06/17/tim-howard-turns-tourettes-from-handicap-into-advantage/  

THE GOLDEN GLOVE
Howard was awarded the golden glove in the 2009 confederation cup, for being the most outstanding goal keeper, the golden glove is a very high honor. It is giving to the keeper with the best keeper in the tournament. Tis is decided by the FIFA committee
For more information http://soccernet.espn.go.com/player/_/id/34158/tim-howard?cc=5901

SCORING FROM FULL FIELD
Scoring from goal to goal is not easy, but tim scored against Bolton, but because of Tim's sportsmanship and respect. He did not celebrate is rare goal. " It is not a nice place to be" Howard said " I've been there before- a long, long time ago- and that was why i didn't celebrate"
For more information http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1012333-evertons-tim-howard-joins-the-list-of-goal-scoring-goalkeepers

FAMILY IS IMPORTANT
Tim has a wife and 2 kids, a boy and a girl. This is a very important part of his life and a very big accomplishment because being able to manage a professional sport is hard enough. He loves his family though so he finds time to spend time with his family whenever he is not playing or training. " I have my daughters name tattooed on my ribs, my sons on my chest."
For more information http://askville.amazon.com/Faith-Tim%27s-girls/AnswerViewer.do?requestId=4250697

THE RECORD
Tim has played for Everton for six seasons and the record he holds is for playing with a single club team. He has played with them for 184 consecutive games. Most keepers stay on a team for only a few seasons.
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