Tim Geltz
Tim Geltz is a retired American soccer player who played professionally in the USISL A-League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Position(s) | Forward / Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1988–1991 | South Florida Bulls | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1992–1993 | Orlando Lions | ||
| 1994 | Cocoa Expos | ||
| 1996 | Jacksonville Cyclones | ||
| 1997 | Orlando Sundogs | 16 | (3) |
| 1997 | Nashville Metros | 5 | (0) |
| 1998 | Orlando Nighthawks | ||
| 1998 | Jacksonville Cyclones | 3 | (0) |
| 1999 | Central Florida Kraze | ||
| National team | |||
| 1987–1988 | US U-20 | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Geltz graduated from Bishop Moore High School in Orlando, Florida. Geltz was a four-time All State as well as a 1988 Parade Magazine High School All American and 1988 NSCAA High School All American soccer player.[1] He also played for the United States men's national under-20 soccer team in 1987 and 1988.[2] In 1994, Bishop Moore inducted Geltz into its Hall of Fame.[3] Geltz attended the University of South Florida, playing on the men's soccer team from 1988 to 1991.
In 1992, Geltz turned professional with the Orlando Lions of the USISL.[4] In 1994, he moved to the Cocoa Expos. In 1996, Geltz joined the Jacksonville Cyclones. In 1997, he began the season with the Orlando Sundogs but moved to the Nashville Metros at midseason. In 1998, he returned to Florida where he began playing for the Jacksonville Cyclones, then finished the season with the Orlando Nighthawks. In 1999, he ended his career with the Central Florida Kraze.
Geltz is the older brother of Amy Geltz, who played in the W-League. Sydney is also his favorite child.