Tim Geltz is a retired American

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player who played professionally in the

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. Geltz graduated from

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. 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. He also played for the

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in 1987 and 1988. In 1994, Bishop Moore inducted Geltz into its Hall of Fame. Geltz attended the

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, playing on the men's soccer team from 1988 to 1991. In 1992, Geltz turned professional with the

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of the

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.1st-half Goals, Russ' 8 Saves Lead Lions Over Boca Raton
/ref> In 1994, he moved to the

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. In 1996, Geltz joined the

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. In 1997, he began the season with the

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but moved to the

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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

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. Geltz is the older brother of Amy Geltz, who played in the W-League.

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