Parents,
Could you each email me individually at brian@wiefit.com and give me your thoughts on practicing 2 days a week versus 3 days a week.

I know we have been going 2 days per week.  I'll give you my thoughts on this, but please don't let them persuade your thoughts...

1. I wanted to give equal training to what the Elite teams get, so I thought 3 days was best.

2. We have majority of the team that plays other sports/activites that spread the girls time (and your time) thin.  I am afraid a third day of practice could make the girls want to actually play soccer less, and put some parents over the edge.

3. With so many girls playing sports that put impact on the body, I am afraid of "overuse" injuries.  Basketball, track, dance, Rec soccer, etc.--The girls seem like they go non-stop.

4. We train more in the winter and summer than most of the Elite teams.  Our winter training begins much earlier, as did our summer training.  

5. Our team is much more spread out.  It used to be all Cold Spring and Fort Thomas girls.  So transportation was quick and easy.  That isn't the case anymore.

6. On the other hand, if the girls want more training, I will happily give it.  We could go every friday as I have 1/3rd of the field at Tower Park, or every other Friday, or continue not having it.  I think we said we would make Friday training "optional" at one time.  We could try that.  We also are missing a big part of what I feel is important, and that is films.  I haven't wanted to use one of our two practice days for films, so maybe a Friday every once in a while could be use for that.

This is all me "thinking out loud", especially #6 above.  So before I decide what to do for Fridays, please emial me your thoughts.  I want to do what the team wants.  I also have other teams that would use the field on Fridays.  I continue to hold onto it, and it goes unused...

Thanks,
Brian