Voluntary Practice Poll:
This Saturday 5:00 Brian has reserved the field at Tower Park so we have an opportunity to work on skills. Many people are traveling or busy with breaks and Easter so I would like to offer up a voluntary practice this Saturday to work on Skills. I would like to ask everyone to answer the pole at the right for participation. If we get 6 or more I will plan to be there at 5:00.
Have a great Easter Weekend.
Eric
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Monday, March 25, 2013
Practice Location and Time change
Parents,
With the dropping temperatures, and miserable conditions, I am moving practice indoors to WieFit.
I will be beginning practice at 7:00 and ending at 8:30. Hopefully this works better for your schedule in getting the girls home earlier. Please make sure the girls wear indoor or gym shoes and bring their ball.
Thanks,
Brian
With the dropping temperatures, and miserable conditions, I am moving practice indoors to WieFit.
I will be beginning practice at 7:00 and ending at 8:30. Hopefully this works better for your schedule in getting the girls home earlier. Please make sure the girls wear indoor or gym shoes and bring their ball.
Thanks,
Brian
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Girls/Parents,
Thanks for a good weekend. If I were to judge this weekend on what we've spent the most time working on, then it was a success. And that was possession out of our backfield, and switching fields out of our backfield. Our defense did a very good job in this. Their spacing was very nice.
Game 1:
We played with very little effort the first half of the first game. We were thinking too much and not simply playing the game. We were keeping possession more than the other team, but we were keeping it too much on the wrong half of the field! They were pressing us hard, and we continued to want to "play to feet", when we had opportunities to play a little more direct, and play some "through balls" into space for running strikers or outside mids. I know we have been stressing "play to feet", but that team was playing very very tight defense, and there fullbacks were playing very "flat" and pressing extremely high. We also were forcing possession/switch of fields from out backfield/defense, when a few times clearing the ball would have been the best option due to the high pressure. At halftime we discussed these things, and how we need to look for those opportunities to play "though" their defense and expose how flat and tight they were playing, and also give a lot more effort on winning 50/50 balls. We then came out that next half and put tons of pressure on the other team, but simply couldn't finish. But, we were like two different teams each half. I was happy with the adjustments. We definitely increased our effort/hustle, and our backfield was also making better decisions on when to clear versus try and possess. It was a tough 1-0 loss knowing we controlled the game, but valuable lessons were learned.
Game 2:
We proved that we understand the game. We proved that we understand spacing, when to check to, make runs, etc. We played possession very very well. We were making good decisions. Great switch of fields beginning with our fullbacks. Girls were checking to the ball instead of waiting on it. We possessed the ball and moved in nicely up the field which gave us great scoring opportunities which we capitalized on! After we went up a few goals, the other team pressured us hard--they pushed "numbers up". We did a very good job in staying compact on defense and not giving up a goal. That shutout was nice. for a 3-0 win. Shutouts give extra points, and sometimes that extra point can be the difference to enable a team to make it to the championships.
Game 3:
We came out a little slow. We didn't have the effort the first half like we did the previous game, but it was still much better than our very first game of the tournament. The team we played had good speed. We made a few mental mistakes and gave up back to back goals at the beginning of the second half. I was very happy we didn't quit. The effort the 2nd half was very high. We scored two very nice goals, but giving up the third proved to be too much.
Outside of hustle (which has to always come first), here is the biggest difference of game 2 and game 3. Please read and think of this very carefully... In game two, we played against a less athletic and slower team. We moved really well in getting open and receiving passes in game 2. In game 2, if our first touch wasn't perfect, we were quick enough to make up for the bad first touch by correcting it with our second touch. In Game 3, we got into position with lots of movement just like in Game 2. BUT, in game 3 when we had a bad first touch, the other team was faster--which meant we weren't getting the time to correct our first touch with a second touch. Lesson to be learned: we need to get much better with our first touch. Fast and athletic teams (like our team), will expose a bad first touch. This comes with practice and practice. We will continue to work on perfecting our first touch in all different situations, using both our right and LEFT feet.
When we went down a few goals, we did have to change our style of play. Being down, and needing to win (not tie that game) for any possibility of advancement, made us change our style of play to a very DIRECT style of play. We were working against the clock needing a couple goals, so building it up from the backfield I felt was not our best options. I know we scored a couple of goals this way, but we also gave up goals by doing this. I know as both Parents and Players, it's easy to fall into the trap of "direct play is better than perfecting possession". Here is what you need to understand. Against ELITE teams, you will never win with this style of play. ELITE teams will have 11 extremely good athletes on the field. They will expose that style of play and shut it down so quickly. We will never compete with ELITE teams with that style. We will continue to build on our possession style of soccer, and continue to work on perfecting our first touches. By doing so, I believe (I KNOW), that we will be that ELITE team playing in ELITE tournaments in the near future.
Thanks Girls for your hard work and Enjoy the rest of your weekend! Comments are always welcome from parents and of course players!
Brian
Thanks for a good weekend. If I were to judge this weekend on what we've spent the most time working on, then it was a success. And that was possession out of our backfield, and switching fields out of our backfield. Our defense did a very good job in this. Their spacing was very nice.
Game 1:
We played with very little effort the first half of the first game. We were thinking too much and not simply playing the game. We were keeping possession more than the other team, but we were keeping it too much on the wrong half of the field! They were pressing us hard, and we continued to want to "play to feet", when we had opportunities to play a little more direct, and play some "through balls" into space for running strikers or outside mids. I know we have been stressing "play to feet", but that team was playing very very tight defense, and there fullbacks were playing very "flat" and pressing extremely high. We also were forcing possession/switch of fields from out backfield/defense, when a few times clearing the ball would have been the best option due to the high pressure. At halftime we discussed these things, and how we need to look for those opportunities to play "though" their defense and expose how flat and tight they were playing, and also give a lot more effort on winning 50/50 balls. We then came out that next half and put tons of pressure on the other team, but simply couldn't finish. But, we were like two different teams each half. I was happy with the adjustments. We definitely increased our effort/hustle, and our backfield was also making better decisions on when to clear versus try and possess. It was a tough 1-0 loss knowing we controlled the game, but valuable lessons were learned.
Game 2:
We proved that we understand the game. We proved that we understand spacing, when to check to, make runs, etc. We played possession very very well. We were making good decisions. Great switch of fields beginning with our fullbacks. Girls were checking to the ball instead of waiting on it. We possessed the ball and moved in nicely up the field which gave us great scoring opportunities which we capitalized on! After we went up a few goals, the other team pressured us hard--they pushed "numbers up". We did a very good job in staying compact on defense and not giving up a goal. That shutout was nice. for a 3-0 win. Shutouts give extra points, and sometimes that extra point can be the difference to enable a team to make it to the championships.
Game 3:
We came out a little slow. We didn't have the effort the first half like we did the previous game, but it was still much better than our very first game of the tournament. The team we played had good speed. We made a few mental mistakes and gave up back to back goals at the beginning of the second half. I was very happy we didn't quit. The effort the 2nd half was very high. We scored two very nice goals, but giving up the third proved to be too much.
Outside of hustle (which has to always come first), here is the biggest difference of game 2 and game 3. Please read and think of this very carefully... In game two, we played against a less athletic and slower team. We moved really well in getting open and receiving passes in game 2. In game 2, if our first touch wasn't perfect, we were quick enough to make up for the bad first touch by correcting it with our second touch. In Game 3, we got into position with lots of movement just like in Game 2. BUT, in game 3 when we had a bad first touch, the other team was faster--which meant we weren't getting the time to correct our first touch with a second touch. Lesson to be learned: we need to get much better with our first touch. Fast and athletic teams (like our team), will expose a bad first touch. This comes with practice and practice. We will continue to work on perfecting our first touch in all different situations, using both our right and LEFT feet.
When we went down a few goals, we did have to change our style of play. Being down, and needing to win (not tie that game) for any possibility of advancement, made us change our style of play to a very DIRECT style of play. We were working against the clock needing a couple goals, so building it up from the backfield I felt was not our best options. I know we scored a couple of goals this way, but we also gave up goals by doing this. I know as both Parents and Players, it's easy to fall into the trap of "direct play is better than perfecting possession". Here is what you need to understand. Against ELITE teams, you will never win with this style of play. ELITE teams will have 11 extremely good athletes on the field. They will expose that style of play and shut it down so quickly. We will never compete with ELITE teams with that style. We will continue to build on our possession style of soccer, and continue to work on perfecting our first touches. By doing so, I believe (I KNOW), that we will be that ELITE team playing in ELITE tournaments in the near future.
Thanks Girls for your hard work and Enjoy the rest of your weekend! Comments are always welcome from parents and of course players!
Brian
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Ladies,
For this weekend please be at each game at least 30 minutes
prior to the start. For Friday wear white and Saturday wear red both games. As
always bring your other jersey to each game. Come prepared to preform your
best!
Parents,
Spring break is right around the corner and I’m sure several
will be traveling. If you daughter will be missing any practice time please
send Brian, Eric and I a private email and let us know your travel dates so we
can plan practices.
Thanks,
Gary
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Turf Classic Time and Location Change
Parents,
I just checked and it appears they've changed one of our game times and locations (thanks for notifying me...Sarcastic tone...). Please feel free to double check this.
Here is the updated schedule:
KSA Wiefering Select Under 13 Girls Black
Fri Mar 22 5:30 pm U13 OESA Gold vs KSA Wiefering Select Town & Country Sports Complex Field 2
Sat Mar 23 9:15 am Lexington FC U13 Red vs KSA Wiefering Select Newport High School Soccer Stadium
Sat Mar 23 3:30 pm KSA Wiefering Select vs USAi '00 Premier Covington Catholic High School Soccer Stadium
I just checked and it appears they've changed one of our game times and locations (thanks for notifying me...Sarcastic tone...). Please feel free to double check this.
Here is the updated schedule:
KSA Wiefering Select Under 13 Girls Black
Fri Mar 22 5:30 pm U13 OESA Gold vs KSA Wiefering Select Town & Country Sports Complex Field 2
Sat Mar 23 9:15 am Lexington FC U13 Red vs KSA Wiefering Select Newport High School Soccer Stadium
Sat Mar 23 3:30 pm KSA Wiefering Select vs USAi '00 Premier Covington Catholic High School Soccer Stadium
Monday, March 18, 2013
No Practice Thursday, and Video (1st correct response wins!)
Girls,
Great practice tonight! We worked on two things. We introduced the "Counter Attack" tonight. We also worked on "Break Aways" by going 1 v 1 with a goalie with a defender tracking us!
Below this paragraph is a highlight video of who I believe to be the best Female Player in the world. Her name is Marta and she plays for Brazil. You will see that she is EXTREMELY skilled. Hopefully you recognize all of her moves from our S4 sessions! Ok, here's the contest-- the first girl that replies (click on comments) with the correct answers will win a prize. You must correctly give me the 2 times in the video where Marta is one on one with the goalie, and instead of panicking, she stays very composed and dribbles around the goalie to score. There is actually a third time in the video at the 3:20-3:38 mark where she gets past the goalie and scores; but I want the first two times!
Click Here to watch Marta and win the contest!
Here is what you win. At our Friday game in the tournament this weekend, you get to tell me what position you want to start, and I will guarantee you start and get at least 5 minutes at that position (and Olivia, if you win, please choose goalie...!).
As I mentioned we also worked on Counter Attacking. It is very important that you watch this. I know this is very new to our team, and I don't think we fully understood the importance of it, and how it truly works (it will take time--many practices). So, PLEASE make sure you watch this video so you have a very good visual and understanding f how it can work. It will make our practices much more effective if you watch this a couple times.
Click Here to learn about the Counter Attack
Lastly, remember, we do NOT have practice this Thursday. All three coach's came to a mutual decision that you girls have been working your tail-ends off, and we want both your mind and body to fully heal and be fully prepared to play your best this weekend!!
Ok, watch both video's, and please reply below!
Coach Brian
Great practice tonight! We worked on two things. We introduced the "Counter Attack" tonight. We also worked on "Break Aways" by going 1 v 1 with a goalie with a defender tracking us!
Below this paragraph is a highlight video of who I believe to be the best Female Player in the world. Her name is Marta and she plays for Brazil. You will see that she is EXTREMELY skilled. Hopefully you recognize all of her moves from our S4 sessions! Ok, here's the contest-- the first girl that replies (click on comments) with the correct answers will win a prize. You must correctly give me the 2 times in the video where Marta is one on one with the goalie, and instead of panicking, she stays very composed and dribbles around the goalie to score. There is actually a third time in the video at the 3:20-3:38 mark where she gets past the goalie and scores; but I want the first two times!
Click Here to watch Marta and win the contest!
Here is what you win. At our Friday game in the tournament this weekend, you get to tell me what position you want to start, and I will guarantee you start and get at least 5 minutes at that position (and Olivia, if you win, please choose goalie...!).
As I mentioned we also worked on Counter Attacking. It is very important that you watch this. I know this is very new to our team, and I don't think we fully understood the importance of it, and how it truly works (it will take time--many practices). So, PLEASE make sure you watch this video so you have a very good visual and understanding f how it can work. It will make our practices much more effective if you watch this a couple times.
Click Here to learn about the Counter Attack
Lastly, remember, we do NOT have practice this Thursday. All three coach's came to a mutual decision that you girls have been working your tail-ends off, and we want both your mind and body to fully heal and be fully prepared to play your best this weekend!!
Ok, watch both video's, and please reply below!
Coach Brian
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Scrimmage
Girls,
As I mentioned, I was more proud of your performance tonight in a 3-1 loss than I was when we defeated that same u-16 team by 1-0 a couple weeks ago. Yes, I was very proud when we won 1-0. How couldn't I be when a u-13 team beats a u-16 team??!!!
Tonight, the other team had a few key players that were not there last game. They also switched to a 4-4-2, and played it much better than when they initially played us, and were trying to play a 3-4-3. And thirdly, their team played a lot harder and more physical than they did the first game. And I am glad they did. It brought the best out of you girls. Most teams would have folded. You guys actually got better as the game went on and scored a great goal!
Girls, I told you before the scrimmage that I was NOT going to judge our success that game based on a win or loss; but more importantly what we've been working on in practice, which was keeping possession beginning from the backfield. I thought tonight we did that MUCH better than I've seen. And we were TOTALLY using our defensive mid in helping us switch fields, and keeping possession as we moved up field. Fullbacks, you played well. I know, that sounds crazy that we gave up three goals, and I'm more proud of you this game. I know you guys are good defenders on the ball. I just wanted you to show you were good OFFENSIVE players WITH the ball! And tonight you succeeded.
I know it would be so easy to just kick it ahead and hope to score. TRUST ME--as we continue to play better teams, and put ourselves in higher divisions in both our league and tournaments-- that "kick and run" style of play will never work. We would get beat bad against very good teams. Yes, we could beat mediocre teams with that style of play, but never Elite teams.
We had great opportunities tonight! Jenna finished one of her two opportunities, and both Morgan and Delaney had nice opportunities. Kylie got off a good shot too. Every one of those opportunities was from us building up possession in the backfield and playing to feet. As their defense pressured higher up, we were able to play through balls behind their defense to one of our strikers who were making great runs to beat the defenders!!
Again, congrats on the success tonight. For whatever reason, their coach thought you guys were all 8th graders. He about fell over when I told him you guys were all 7th graders. That really is unreal that you were so competitive against a team of girls where 80% of them will be playing varsity soccer next season!
Please be at practice tomorrow. I know a few girls are banged up, and a few got banged up tonight. It will not be a physically demanding practice. I believe we may be working on "Counter Attacks". It really is fun to work on! Counter Attacking is how we quickly Attack their goal when we steal the ball! It involves all different runs. It's just like a fast break in basketball!! It's very fun, and with our speed and skill, we should really excel out learning this. So, even if you are sidelined due to injury, please try and make it, and I ask that you pay strict attention tomorrow! This will be something VERY new to our team.
Thanks girls for a fun night and your hard work. And thanks for applying the things we learned in practice on the field tonight--you are a very special group.
Coach Brian
As I mentioned, I was more proud of your performance tonight in a 3-1 loss than I was when we defeated that same u-16 team by 1-0 a couple weeks ago. Yes, I was very proud when we won 1-0. How couldn't I be when a u-13 team beats a u-16 team??!!!
Tonight, the other team had a few key players that were not there last game. They also switched to a 4-4-2, and played it much better than when they initially played us, and were trying to play a 3-4-3. And thirdly, their team played a lot harder and more physical than they did the first game. And I am glad they did. It brought the best out of you girls. Most teams would have folded. You guys actually got better as the game went on and scored a great goal!
Girls, I told you before the scrimmage that I was NOT going to judge our success that game based on a win or loss; but more importantly what we've been working on in practice, which was keeping possession beginning from the backfield. I thought tonight we did that MUCH better than I've seen. And we were TOTALLY using our defensive mid in helping us switch fields, and keeping possession as we moved up field. Fullbacks, you played well. I know, that sounds crazy that we gave up three goals, and I'm more proud of you this game. I know you guys are good defenders on the ball. I just wanted you to show you were good OFFENSIVE players WITH the ball! And tonight you succeeded.
I know it would be so easy to just kick it ahead and hope to score. TRUST ME--as we continue to play better teams, and put ourselves in higher divisions in both our league and tournaments-- that "kick and run" style of play will never work. We would get beat bad against very good teams. Yes, we could beat mediocre teams with that style of play, but never Elite teams.
We had great opportunities tonight! Jenna finished one of her two opportunities, and both Morgan and Delaney had nice opportunities. Kylie got off a good shot too. Every one of those opportunities was from us building up possession in the backfield and playing to feet. As their defense pressured higher up, we were able to play through balls behind their defense to one of our strikers who were making great runs to beat the defenders!!
Again, congrats on the success tonight. For whatever reason, their coach thought you guys were all 8th graders. He about fell over when I told him you guys were all 7th graders. That really is unreal that you were so competitive against a team of girls where 80% of them will be playing varsity soccer next season!
Please be at practice tomorrow. I know a few girls are banged up, and a few got banged up tonight. It will not be a physically demanding practice. I believe we may be working on "Counter Attacks". It really is fun to work on! Counter Attacking is how we quickly Attack their goal when we steal the ball! It involves all different runs. It's just like a fast break in basketball!! It's very fun, and with our speed and skill, we should really excel out learning this. So, even if you are sidelined due to injury, please try and make it, and I ask that you pay strict attention tomorrow! This will be something VERY new to our team.
Thanks girls for a fun night and your hard work. And thanks for applying the things we learned in practice on the field tonight--you are a very special group.
Coach Brian
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Parents,
I know last season was difficult traveling for all our games
and playing on some pretty crappy fields, all is about to change! We had a good
night at today’s scheduling meeting. First, all of our games will be played on
turf! Second they are all in Northern KY! This is HUGE for this team. Here is a
look at the tentative CUSL schedule:
April 27th 6:30 PM at Tower Park
May 5th 12:00 Noon Town and Country
May 11th 6:30 PM at Tower Park
May 17th 8:00 PM at Tower Park
May 18th 6:30 PM at Tower Park
Once again this is tentative and requires final approval
from CUSL. The season was limited to 5 games because we only have 6 teams in
our division. We will be working on scheduling additional scrimmages. When you
add in three tournaments, one of which could be two weekends, the girls will
have a lot of soccer to play this season.
Gary
Parents,
Here is what we have so far—please read carefully and mark
calendar accordingly.
Confirmed practice days:
Monday: Tower Park Field 7:30-8:45 (we have the space until 9:00, but with it
being a school night, and the drive time some people have, I will end at 8:45
on the nose).
Thursday: General Cable Field 5:15-6:30 (we have it from 5-6:30, but I know that some
will have trouble getting there at 5 due to work schedules).
Friday--Optional Practice:
5:15-6:30 Tower Park Field. This
is NOT yet confirmed that we get this for sure and won’t be until next week,
but it looks very likely that we will. This
optional practice will be posted as to when it will be offered. It will not be offered every week. I will update this blog and calendar on days
we will offer it.
As for games, it has been confirmed that we will play at
least 4 of our games at Tower Park Field!!
These games will take place on Friday and/or Saturday Evenings. I think that will be nice to allow these
girls to play on the turf under the lights on a Fri or Sat nights. We will know for sure after tonight’s CUSL
self scheduling meeting the exact times and dates. We have 6 teams in our division. So, 4 will be at home on our turf, the other
will be against the other Kings team on their turf. That leaves us with only one AWAY regular
season game!
THIS WEEK’S
Schedule:
Thursday, March 14th: 5:20-6:30pm- Films at My House. Address is 121 Miami Parkway, Fort Thomas
Ky. PLEASE try and have your daughter
be there. We will be watching the
film of yesterdays scrimmage. Very
important, as we want to really break the video down and discuss with the
girls. I will begin the film at 5:30
prompt, so please make sure your daughter is no later than 5:25. If you would like to stay, I welcome it--seriously, especially due to the drive for some of you.
Saturday, March 16th: 8:40 am - Last indoor game
Sunday, March 17th:
Tower Park Field- Scrimmage!
6-7:30 pm Please email me ASAP if
your daughter can’t make it.
Next WEEK’s
Schedule
Monday, March 18th: Tower
Park Field 7:30-8:45
Thursday, March 21st: General Cable Field 5:15-6:30 (I will have Sydney Hiance in attendance for 1-on-1 goalie training with Olivia)
Friday, March 22nd 5:30pm (be there at 5:00) : Kings Turf
Classic Tournament Game. Location: Town
and Country Sports Complex Field 2
Saturday, March 23rd 10:30am : Kings Turf Classic Tournament
Game: Kings Turf Classic Tournament Game.
Location: Town and Country Sports Complex Field 2
Saturday, March 23rd 3:30 (be there at 3:00):
Kings Turf Classic Tournament Game: Location: Covington Catholic High School
Stadium
Thanks parents, and again, please do your best to get them
there this Thursday for films so I know the entire team is on the same page going into
these practices, scrimmages and games.
Also, remember to let me know if your daughter can NOT make it on Sunday
for the Scrimmage.
Friday, March 8, 2013
Parents,
Please find below the schedule for the Adidas Turf Classic in two weeks:
Please have the girls to the field 30 minutes prior to the start of each game.
Please find below the schedule for the Adidas Turf Classic in two weeks:
Please have the girls to the field 30 minutes prior to the start of each game.
| Fri, March 22, 2013 | |||||||
| GAME# | Time | Home | Away | Location | |||
2610
 |
5:30 pm | U13 OESA Gold | vs | KSA Wiefering Select | Town & Country Sports Complex Field 2 | ||
| Sat, March 23, 2013 | |||||||
| GAME# | Time | Home | Away | Location | |||
| 2604
|
10:30 am | Lexington FC U13 Red | vs | KSA Wiefering Select | Town & Country Sports Complex Field 2 | ||
| 2607
|
3:30 pm | KSA Wiefering Select | vs | USAi '00 Premier | Covington Catholic High School Soccer Stadium | ||
| Sun, March 24, 2013 | |||||||
| GAME# | Time | Home | Away | Location | |||
| Championship | |||||||
| 2613
|
2:15 pm | 1st Place Flight A | vs | 1st Place Flight B | Town & Country Sports Complex Field 1 | ||
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Parents,
A minor change for Sunday. We now have Tower Park field 5-7:15! This is great to get some field time before our Sunday scrimmage and upcoming tournament.
We will practice with the girls from 5-6:30, and then parent meeting will be from 6:30-7:15. We will have pizza, drinks, etc.
For our scrimmage on Monday, please have the girls wear white and bring red.
I have not looked at forecast for either day, so please make sure they wear layers both days if it's cold--gloves, sweats, hats, etc. They can always take layers off if they get too warm.
See ya Sunday and Monday, both days at Tower Park Field.
Thanks,
Brian
A minor change for Sunday. We now have Tower Park field 5-7:15! This is great to get some field time before our Sunday scrimmage and upcoming tournament.
We will practice with the girls from 5-6:30, and then parent meeting will be from 6:30-7:15. We will have pizza, drinks, etc.
For our scrimmage on Monday, please have the girls wear white and bring red.
I have not looked at forecast for either day, so please make sure they wear layers both days if it's cold--gloves, sweats, hats, etc. They can always take layers off if they get too warm.
See ya Sunday and Monday, both days at Tower Park Field.
Thanks,
Brian
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Parents,
S4 Training on Sunday will run from 5:00 – 6:30 followed by
a team meeting from 6:30 – 7:30. We are requesting at least one parent attend
the team meeting. If at all possible
please try and attend. We will be reviewing several items including team goals,
team tactics, team training and introduction of new coaches. Sometimes what we
are doing with the team may appear a little confusing from the sideline. We
hope to give each family a good understanding of the training that these girls
are receiving and how it is applied during a game. It will make the game much
more enjoyable for each of you as you watch your daughters proform on the
field.We will be feeding the girls after practice and during the team meeting.
Thanks,
Gary
Parents,
Please make note of the small time change for Monday. We will now be scrimmaging NKSA's u14 team from 5:30-7:15 on Monday, March 11th at Tower Park Field. Please have them there at 5:30. I'd like to begin the scrimmage by 5:50. Both coach's have to leave by 7:15 for the Field Draw.
This is the team we scrimmaged and lost 2-0 last fall. They are a very good team and have added some very good players since then. Will be great competition for our girls again and nice for them to play again on the turf under the lights!
We will have S4 and Films on Sunday the 10th. I believe that last week, the girls that came to S4, got a lot out of it. We went over our 4-4-2 formation and broke down in much more detail than in the past. For the 4 girls that were not there, PLEASE make sure they are there this Sunday. I will have to take them aside and go over it with them so we can see it applied in the scrimmage. We had spent a good hour on it.
Thanks,
Brian
Please make note of the small time change for Monday. We will now be scrimmaging NKSA's u14 team from 5:30-7:15 on Monday, March 11th at Tower Park Field. Please have them there at 5:30. I'd like to begin the scrimmage by 5:50. Both coach's have to leave by 7:15 for the Field Draw.
This is the team we scrimmaged and lost 2-0 last fall. They are a very good team and have added some very good players since then. Will be great competition for our girls again and nice for them to play again on the turf under the lights!
We will have S4 and Films on Sunday the 10th. I believe that last week, the girls that came to S4, got a lot out of it. We went over our 4-4-2 formation and broke down in much more detail than in the past. For the 4 girls that were not there, PLEASE make sure they are there this Sunday. I will have to take them aside and go over it with them so we can see it applied in the scrimmage. We had spent a good hour on it.
Thanks,
Brian
Parents,
Our last Tournament is the Kentucky State Cup and will be
played in Elizabethtown Kentucky on May 25th thru 27th,
Memorial Day weekend. I have reserved a block of rooms for our team and each of
you need to go into the system to reserve your own room. This must be completed
by 4/1/2013 or the room will not be held. I have the reservations set to check
in on Friday night and check out on Monday Morning. My advice would be to go
ahead and reserve that time span, sure as we don’t reserve Friday night we will
have a 7:00 AM game on Saturday. Once we know the team schedule we can call and
revise our room dates if we want to.
We would like to make this a fun team building trip and would
like a few volunteers to help organize a few things:
1. One evening I would like to have a Memorial day
picnic and cookout with the works, burgers, dogs, chips, watermelon, Bacon, etc.
2.
Activity crew to organize a few games for the
girls, scavenger hunt, dance competition, etc.
3.
Cleaning crew – Sorry but Uniforms will need to
be washed.
Thanks in advance!
Here is the link and hotel information to reserve your room.
Kentucky
Youth Soccer: State Open Cup GIRLS May 2013
Private Booking Link
Private Booking Link
Please distribute the below link to everyone wishing to
make reservations within your team's private block.
PLEASE INSTRUCT YOUR TEAM MEMBERS TO MAKE THEIR RESERVATIONS USING THE BELOW LINK.
https://www.SignUp4.net/Public/ap.aspx?EID=KYSA13E&TID=hisfCXPHFMXKHcBVjOZ4CQ%3d%3d
It is required that everyone go online and make their
reservations using the above link to ensure your team has read and agree to the
reservation policies. HBC Event Services is available to help when needed.
ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE
MADE NO LATER THAN:
11:59 PM EST Monday, April 1, 2013
11:59 PM EST Monday, April 1, 2013
After this date and time, all unused
portion of the requested team block will be removed from your team block
and subject to current availability. Please call HBC Event
Services if you would like to request an extension on the above
listed Cutoff Date. We are more than happy to work with you.
Please do not contact the hotel directly regarding your reservation or block of rooms! HBC Event Services is managing the entire reservations process up until you set foot into your hotel room. Please contact HBC Event Services for all your reservation needs.
Please do not contact the hotel directly regarding your reservation or block of rooms! HBC Event Services is managing the entire reservations process up until you set foot into your hotel room. Please contact HBC Event Services for all your reservation needs.
TEAM
BLOCK INFORMATION
KY Wiefering U13G
GJenkins
Team Contact: Gary Jenkins
Name of Coach: Brian Wiefering
Team Contact: Gary Jenkins
Name of Coach: Brian Wiefering
Team Contact Email: garyjenkins@tasaky.com
HOTEL
BLOCK
Selected Hotel(s):
KY Wiefering U13G GJenkins
KYSA12E111
Quality Inn and Suites Elizabethtown (formerly Comfort Inn)
2009 N Mulberry St, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Quality Inn and Suites Elizabethtown (formerly Comfort Inn)
2009 N Mulberry St, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Room Type(s):
King Suite with Sofa Bed $78.99
Number of Rooms: 14
(Pending addition of 1 more room)
Earliest Check In Date: 5/24/2013
Latest Check Out Date: 5/27/2013
Number of Rooms: 14
(Pending addition of 1 more room)
Earliest Check In Date: 5/24/2013
Latest Check Out Date: 5/27/2013
Thanks,
Gary
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Ladies Step 2, CHECK!
Continuing with Brian’s post below. You all played disciplined,
simple, smart soccer today. You played a team that lacked skill but had more
speed and strength, several of you will be bruised tonight but I think you all
had fun. SKILLED DISIPLINED SOCCER beats brute strength and speed.
Defense, you listened to Olivia and had her involved in the
game. It looked like you passed back to her more than 10 times today. Olivia you
did a great job telling the defense where to place the pass and then
distributing the ball. Continuing to work on this skill will serve the team
well during the spring season.
Passing sequences were awesome. We had several that were
more than 5 passes and a few that even ended with a give and go. Heads were up
and passes were more definitive. You are all continuing to see space better and
move to that space. I heard a lot of talking on the field today.
Thank you all for keeping your heads in the game even when
you were in the box. You were ready at any moment to go back into the game and
you understood the flow of the game supporting your teammates.
Continue to bring the same disciplined attitude ever
practice and every game!
Proud of all of you,
Gary
Friday, March 1, 2013
Girls,
Wow, way to step up to the challenge. Let me put things in perspective for you. The team you scrimmaged tonight was basically the Highlands JV team last year (minus a few girls). And, that JV team routinely beat the Highlands Varsity team in scrimmages. That JV team had a very good winning record last season. Those girls were all Freshmen and Sophomores, with two Juniors who play down due to birthdays.
Here's the difference girls. The time you have all put in. When we have S4, you guys show up. When I do it for their team, they have about 8 girls (of a roster of 18). I am very glad you guys displayed such great skill, and won 1-0. I know it REALLY opened the eyes of those girls that they need to work harder and put more time in.
Girls, I challenged you as a team at our last practice about Discipline. I also called many of you out individually in front of your teammates on purpose. We discussed not only discipline about effort and winning 50/50 balls, but discipline to play the game the way you have been taught. Discipline in leaving your comfort zone in making runs. Discipline in after making a move to create space, to not "freak out" and simply pass in the direction of a teammate, but pass it to their FEET, or space that makes sense. Discipline to use the skillful moves you've been taught. Discipline to check to balls and not stand next to defenders. Discipline to keep possession, beginning with our defenders. We spent 20 minutes discussing discipline, and how anything less wasn't acceptable on this team.
Girls, each of you stepped up to the challenge tonight. I could tell in the first 5 minutes that each of you took that talk to heart. I am extremely proud of you. Regardless of the win or outcome, you girls stepped up tonight. DO NOT FORGET--let's build from here for an awesome spring season.
Olivia: You in goal can not be taken for granite. You played great tonight, and your saves were awesome (one in particular was fantastic--incredible reaction time). You make our team so much better! The coach's from the other team complimented you as a "great goalie".
Sophie: I was proud of how after you "dove in" a few times, you began to play "patient defense" staying between defender and goal, but still playing tight enough to not give anyone much space to get off a cross or shot. And the one time you came back and made that clean slide tackle in the box, and then got up to get the ball--just pure amazing. Like a warrior!
Kylie: You are our general, and displayed it well. I always have said "control the midfield and you will usually come out ahead". Your give and goes were great. Your runs were great. You took on defenders without fear. When you played up front, you gave their defense all sorts of trouble. And, your defense on the ball was awesome. You are fun to watch--always. But tonight, I was most proud of your positive attitude the entire game (from warm-ups until you left the field)!
Molly: Molly, great goal! I can't tell you how important it is that you played so well at the center mid position. Your effort was great, and you won every 50/50 ball. You turns were well done, and you gave numerous give and goes. You showed great offensive attack at the Center Mid position. I have always said that is a "scoring position". You had a chance to score 2-3 more goals, but it will come with more striking practice! Sorry I missed the double scissors to a maradonna! Anyway, playing well at that position, allows us to play girls like Kylie and Jenna at other positions.
Sheena: I challenged you to work harder on defense and winning 50/50 balls. You truly showed last practice, and tonight, that your footskills are amazing--"little Messi" is your new nickname. Your soccer IQ is extremely high. I was proud you stepped up to the challenge and battled so hard against tonight's much bigger and older girls. Your improvement with the ball at your feet in such a short time has been almost ridiculous!
Taylor: I challenged you to work harder. I challenged you to quit simply running up and down the flank, playing only north and south, but to remember ON YOUR OWN to make east to west runs. I can remember once incident tonight when you came straight across the field to barely get your toe on it, which played it out to Anna. Awesome! You really played hard, and I don't think I had to coach you one time! You showed you are much faster that what I thought. All your runs had good speed (not just some)! And you did well playing Right back defender at the end!
Anna: Anna, you really add another dimension to our team. You fear nothing. Your movement off the ball tonight was great. You gave their defense FITS! If Sophie is a warrior in the back, you are that upfront! I know you are in 1000 other activities, but you really make our team so much better. You have a great positive attitude too! I was most proud watching you also, like Taylor, think some East to West movement tonight! You are hard enough to defend playing all forward due to your athletic ability, but now adding other elements into your game and playing like a true soccer player, gives you and our team soo many other scoring opportunities!
Hannah: WOW. I can't say much else. Your defense on the ball could be the best I've ever seen. Patient, but relentless. And then when you possess the ball, and put on S4 moves IN YOUR OWN BOX--that just shows confidence like no other. Your Soccer IQ is off the charts. You gave their offense fits tonight. But, you gave their defense fits too! Great overlapping runs. And great support to your forwards!
Morgan: Morgan, your biggest weakness has been your first touch. I could be wrong, but I think every first touch you had tonight was perfect. I will use the word "ridiculous" for you too on how fast your skills have come along. You played a really really good game tonight. I know in previous leagues, your speed alone was enough. It is still incredibly valuable, but I am so glad seeing you play this game like we are teaching you. As competition continues to get tougher, your skill COMBINED with your speed, is going to make your dangerous! Great game tonight!!!
Danielle: You stepped up tonight. Your soccer IQ is very very high too! Watching your movement off the ball was great tonight. You TOTALLY understand how to stay compact on defense, but the VERY SECOND you see we possess the ball, you move to space and become an option--I noticed that from you every time tonight. I'm telling you, girls your height don't have the skill you have. One of the coach's on the other team said that to me word for word. Proud of you!
Wow, way to step up to the challenge. Let me put things in perspective for you. The team you scrimmaged tonight was basically the Highlands JV team last year (minus a few girls). And, that JV team routinely beat the Highlands Varsity team in scrimmages. That JV team had a very good winning record last season. Those girls were all Freshmen and Sophomores, with two Juniors who play down due to birthdays.
Here's the difference girls. The time you have all put in. When we have S4, you guys show up. When I do it for their team, they have about 8 girls (of a roster of 18). I am very glad you guys displayed such great skill, and won 1-0. I know it REALLY opened the eyes of those girls that they need to work harder and put more time in.
Girls, I challenged you as a team at our last practice about Discipline. I also called many of you out individually in front of your teammates on purpose. We discussed not only discipline about effort and winning 50/50 balls, but discipline to play the game the way you have been taught. Discipline in leaving your comfort zone in making runs. Discipline in after making a move to create space, to not "freak out" and simply pass in the direction of a teammate, but pass it to their FEET, or space that makes sense. Discipline to use the skillful moves you've been taught. Discipline to check to balls and not stand next to defenders. Discipline to keep possession, beginning with our defenders. We spent 20 minutes discussing discipline, and how anything less wasn't acceptable on this team.
Girls, each of you stepped up to the challenge tonight. I could tell in the first 5 minutes that each of you took that talk to heart. I am extremely proud of you. Regardless of the win or outcome, you girls stepped up tonight. DO NOT FORGET--let's build from here for an awesome spring season.
Olivia: You in goal can not be taken for granite. You played great tonight, and your saves were awesome (one in particular was fantastic--incredible reaction time). You make our team so much better! The coach's from the other team complimented you as a "great goalie".
Sophie: I was proud of how after you "dove in" a few times, you began to play "patient defense" staying between defender and goal, but still playing tight enough to not give anyone much space to get off a cross or shot. And the one time you came back and made that clean slide tackle in the box, and then got up to get the ball--just pure amazing. Like a warrior!
Kylie: You are our general, and displayed it well. I always have said "control the midfield and you will usually come out ahead". Your give and goes were great. Your runs were great. You took on defenders without fear. When you played up front, you gave their defense all sorts of trouble. And, your defense on the ball was awesome. You are fun to watch--always. But tonight, I was most proud of your positive attitude the entire game (from warm-ups until you left the field)!
Molly: Molly, great goal! I can't tell you how important it is that you played so well at the center mid position. Your effort was great, and you won every 50/50 ball. You turns were well done, and you gave numerous give and goes. You showed great offensive attack at the Center Mid position. I have always said that is a "scoring position". You had a chance to score 2-3 more goals, but it will come with more striking practice! Sorry I missed the double scissors to a maradonna! Anyway, playing well at that position, allows us to play girls like Kylie and Jenna at other positions.
Sheena: I challenged you to work harder on defense and winning 50/50 balls. You truly showed last practice, and tonight, that your footskills are amazing--"little Messi" is your new nickname. Your soccer IQ is extremely high. I was proud you stepped up to the challenge and battled so hard against tonight's much bigger and older girls. Your improvement with the ball at your feet in such a short time has been almost ridiculous!
Taylor: I challenged you to work harder. I challenged you to quit simply running up and down the flank, playing only north and south, but to remember ON YOUR OWN to make east to west runs. I can remember once incident tonight when you came straight across the field to barely get your toe on it, which played it out to Anna. Awesome! You really played hard, and I don't think I had to coach you one time! You showed you are much faster that what I thought. All your runs had good speed (not just some)! And you did well playing Right back defender at the end!
Anna: Anna, you really add another dimension to our team. You fear nothing. Your movement off the ball tonight was great. You gave their defense FITS! If Sophie is a warrior in the back, you are that upfront! I know you are in 1000 other activities, but you really make our team so much better. You have a great positive attitude too! I was most proud watching you also, like Taylor, think some East to West movement tonight! You are hard enough to defend playing all forward due to your athletic ability, but now adding other elements into your game and playing like a true soccer player, gives you and our team soo many other scoring opportunities!
Hannah: WOW. I can't say much else. Your defense on the ball could be the best I've ever seen. Patient, but relentless. And then when you possess the ball, and put on S4 moves IN YOUR OWN BOX--that just shows confidence like no other. Your Soccer IQ is off the charts. You gave their offense fits tonight. But, you gave their defense fits too! Great overlapping runs. And great support to your forwards!
Morgan: Morgan, your biggest weakness has been your first touch. I could be wrong, but I think every first touch you had tonight was perfect. I will use the word "ridiculous" for you too on how fast your skills have come along. You played a really really good game tonight. I know in previous leagues, your speed alone was enough. It is still incredibly valuable, but I am so glad seeing you play this game like we are teaching you. As competition continues to get tougher, your skill COMBINED with your speed, is going to make your dangerous! Great game tonight!!!
Danielle: You stepped up tonight. Your soccer IQ is very very high too! Watching your movement off the ball was great tonight. You TOTALLY understand how to stay compact on defense, but the VERY SECOND you see we possess the ball, you move to space and become an option--I noticed that from you every time tonight. I'm telling you, girls your height don't have the skill you have. One of the coach's on the other team said that to me word for word. Proud of you!
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