News & Events

Renew Rural Iowa Entrepreneur Award Winner - September 2009

(Sully, IA)­ Progress, diversification and innovation helped Goalsetter System’s parent company, Co-LineWelding win the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation’s (IFBF) Renew Rural Iowa entrepreneur of the month award for September.  Co-Line Welding manufactures the in-ground basketball goal systems for Goalsetter Systems.  Ken Root, WHO Radio, along with representatives from the Farm Bureau, Iowa Area Development, Pella REC, and JEDCO presented the award to Dale Brand (President, Co-Line Welding) during a small ceremony on Friday, September 18, 2009.  This was the 26th time the award has been given by the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation.  It demonstrates others outside the organization recognize the effort and hard work each employee has put into to making Co-Line Welding a successful and desired place to work.   Two years ago, a tornado severely damaged the Co-Line Welding campus.  The tenacity and effort of the employees enabled operations to be restored within days of the tornado. 

“This is an impressive company in many ways.  For one thing, the company’s can-do spirit helped them all pitch in together and rebuild after a devastating tornado in September of 2007.   Always on the cutting edge, Co-Line is a model of manufacturing efficiency and it’s no wonder they not only succeed, their standards have ensured very satisfied global customers,” says Sandy Ehrig, IFBF economic development advisor.

Pictured From L to R: Craig Hamilton (JEDCO Director), Carroll Van Gorp (Jasper County Farm Bureau), Jack Suiter (Jasper County Farm Bureau), Dale Brand (President - Co-Line Welding Inc.), Ken Root (WHO Radio), BJ Nuzum (Iowa Area Development), Jean Van Wyk (Pella REC)

Iowa Energy and Goalsetter Systems Sponser House Of Mercy Basketball Clinic - August 2, 2009

(Des Moines, IA)­ Thanks to the generosity of the Iowa Energy and GOALSETTER Systems®, 61 children from the House of Mercy (HOM) and the Des Moines community learned about the sport of basketball at a free clinic held at the House of Mercy on August 2nd from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Coach Nick Nurse and assistant coaches Nate Bjorkgren and Lefty Moore from the Iowa Energy worked with young players, ages 6 – 13, from HOM, Urban Dreams, Creative Visions and Warren County. They learned shooting, ball handling and other basketball skills. The clinic was made possible in part by GOALSETTER Systems® of Sully, IA, who donated two GOALSETTER® adjustable state-of-the-art basketball goals to replace aging equipment at HOM.“These basketball goals will benefit the children at HOM and the neighborhood long after the clinic,” said Dale Brand, Owner of Goalsetter Systems.
“We are truly blessed to have people like Coach Nick Nurse of the Iowa Energy and GOALSETTER Systems® as friends of the House of Mercy,” said House of Mercy board chairman Paul Drey. “Through the sport of basketball, children who attended the clinic learned about an activity that was not only fun but also promoted wellness. This clinic also offered a positive
interaction with male role models who can teach life lessons like the benefits of hard work, integrity and team work. Many of the children we serve will benefit from this interaction.”
Goalsetter Systems provides a quality basketball goal for the residential and institutional markets. Goalsetter and Co-Line Welding, who manufacture the goals, are located 5 miles south of Sully, IA in state-of-the-art, 180,000 square-foot facilities that house metal stamping, tool & die, metal fabrication, laser cutting, and robotic and manual welding equipment operated by its 100+ employee workforce.
(Click the image to see the news clip by WOI TV Des Moines Iowa)

VERSACOURT Teams Up For Youth Basketball Clinic - June 20, 2009

VersaCourt International, LLC, Goalsetter Basketball Systems, 810 WHB Sports Radio and University of Missouri Kansas City Men's and Women's basketball players teamed up to provide a youth basketball clinic Saturday June 20th at in the middle of the Kansas City Power & Light District in downtown Kansas City. Everyone attending had a great time including staff, volunteers, and children!

Goalsetter Systems Is Proud To Announce These Exciting Camps - Summer 2009

Take your game to the next level by attending these spectacular basketball camps. You will find a camp for all ages and skill levels as well as a great result from everyone of these camps. We encourage you to check these out and enjoy the opportunity to be the "Best In Basketball'!

Goalsetter Systems Featured on Today Show - March 31, 2009

Goalsetter Dealer, VERSACOURT out of Lamar, MO was featured on a Backyard Fun Segment of the Today Show on Monday, March 30, 2009. The new Goalsetter Junior MVP was showcased during a “Do –IT-Yourself Backyard Improvement” project.