Thursday, May 30, 2013

The Grind

Champions are made in the offseason.   What are you going to do from today until State Cup this Weekend?    If you lack left foot skills, are you touching the ball inside and outside of your left foot 1000's of times daily.  Passing against the wall, juggling??  Are you watching the game video from this weekend that is located on this blog (located to the right) and thinking of "better options" that you could have made...?

Here is a video that I send daily to many of the WieFit Athletes.  Watch it.  Watch it twice, and listen to the words.  And then ask yourself, "what can I do every day this summer, if only for 20-30 minutes, that will make me the best I can be"?  It's up to you!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNL_DAI19_I

Coach Brian

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Believe!

Girls,

In 1980 at the Winter Olympics, the USA Hockey team was to play the Powerhouse Soviet Union (Russia) team.  The Russian Team had won the previous 4 Olympic gold medals in Hockey.  They were heavily favored again, especially against the USA team.

The USA team was made up of all college kids.  The Russian team was made up of all professional hockey players.  Earlier that year, the Russian badly beat the USA team 10-3.

What happened that night shows that anything is possible.  The USA won!  Yes, those college kids, that noone gave a chance, won the Gold Medal by beating the so-called Powerhouse Russian Team.

Click on the link below to watch the Pre-game speech and enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwpTj_Z9v-c

Coach Brian
Make Up Game

We will be playing our make-up game next Tuesday June 4th At 7:00 PM. The game will be played at Pendery Park field #1. Wear white bring red. If you will be unable to play please let us know so we can find subs.

Thanks,

Gary

Juggling Check

If you would like to update- your juggling totals at the right, please come between 5:00-5:15 Thursday to show your stuff.

Go WieKings!!!

Coach Eric

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

S4 Summer Camp

Parents,

WieFit is putting on an S4 camp in June.  I'd like for the girls to attend if possible.  I will be having 5 trainers attending--all excellent.  We just hired Alex Dean who was an all-star at Highlands (1st team all-state), who starts for Thomas Moore and was just named 2nd team All-PAC, along with a page of other soccer accomplishments.  Sydney Hiance (4 year starter at UK) and Stephanie Graves (all time leading scorer and assist leader at Highlands, along with 2 years as a NKU starter and 2 years Moorehead State starter) both also have a book of soccer accomplishments--they will also be there all 5 days.  I will have WieFit Athletic Trainer, Ryan Ball, running the Athletic Training Portion (Exercise Science Bachelor degree from Georgetown University, and WieFit trainer for the past 1.5 years).

As you can see, we believe this is going to be a top notch camp.  The girls are invited to attend at NO CHARGE.  I just need to know how many will be showing up (organizing this without knowing numbers is a task...).

If siblings want to attend, it is 50% off (sorry, I have to pay these trainers per head, so our team will already put me behind...!).

All I ask is that you and/or your daughter pass along information on this camp.  I have brochure's; I've sent out emails (I'm guessing you all got), I have it up on my website, Facebook, etc.

I will bring brochures to our practice Thursday and give 10 to each girl--If you need more, let me know--I jsut ask they do not go to waste, as full color brochures are costly.  If each girl could pass these out to friends, that would be appreciated.  I would like if each girl attending could do their best to be responsible for at least one person signing up.  BUT, if that doesn't happen, I STILL want our team to be there.   Please think of creative ways to get this info out (Facebook, Siblings Teams, Email, Handing out the brochures at soccer parks, etc.).

Our team needs to get back on the "skill" wagon.  We aren't using 1 v 1 moves as much as we used to.  A lot of our girls aren't showing the confidence with the ball as they had at one time.  For example, I yelled "skill" to Danielle when she recieved the ball, and she quickly used a simple scissors and left her defender in the dust.  I want this to come natural again.

We also need to get these girls stronger.  We got pushed off the ball all week.  Thank goodness we were more skilled than the other teams, because we definately weren't winning the physical battle!  This Athletic Training will help!

Hope to see all the girls there!, and any help in promoting this is more than appreciated!

Thanks,
Brian

Switching Fields creates scoring opportunities

Watch 10 times--get this in your mind.  And if that pass wasn't availaible from one outside back to the other, there is always the option for that back to use OLIVIA to switch the fields, or even play it to a checking midfielder who can switch fields.  SWITCH FIELDS OFTEN.  It creates scoring opportunities.  Playing back into pressure rarely does.  Switching fields catches the defense off balance.  WATCH THIS CLIP!!!

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KWvUCHj-dY
Ladies and Parents,

Thursday's practice will be from 5:15 to 7:00. Practice will be at General Cable field.

Thanks,

Coaches!
Ladies and Parents,

I just wanted to say thank you for the Card and Gift Card. You girls ROCK! Being a part of this team is a real privilage to me and you are each very special.

Coach Gary

Monday, May 27, 2013

we got mad skilz, NOW LET'S FIX THE SIMPLE THINGS LIKE SIMPLE PASSING!

We can do it!  We've got the skill, movement off the ball, the speed, the strength.  NOW JUST PASS TO FEET!!  That means checking to to recieve, or in this case, pass to the leading runner.  YOU GIRLS HAVE THE SKILL OTHER TEAMS DON'T HAVE.  USE IT, USE IT, USE IT!  It's the simple things we aren't doing.  We will fix this and we will WIN!!!!!

Kentucky State Cup Semi-Finals!

1. Congrats on moving on to the semi-finals of the Kentucky State Cup!  If you knew the amount of people that asked me "why I put us in that tournament instead of the Presidents Cup"?  Well, I think they know why now---cause you girls are totally awesome!  Also, remember the "points" we will get because we have made it to the State Cup Semi-finals when it comes to rankings--which can help allow us to get in higher seeded divisions/showcase tournaments in the future---great job!

2. Thanks for the gift card--so unnecessary, but so appreciated!  That is totally my favorite store!

3. Parents, thanks for all the organization--you all made it so fun for the girls and everyone.

4. Girls, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE really take seriously what coach Eric said about touching the ball a LOT from today until State Cup.  Don't wait.  Left foot passing off the wall.  1000 passes a day.  It can be done in 30 minutes.  I know you might think, "what can one week do".  Trust me, it can practically make your touch 2x better if you really concentrate hard on it this week with at least 1000 a day. And those really struggling with your left foot, it can improve it drastically.  If EACH of you do not take this to heart, you are really lowing our chances next week.  We've got to improve this--Do it, seriously.  Parents, if you are ever going to push your girl, please do it this one week.  Clear their schedule for the1/2 hour, and find them a wall to pass off of, or 1 and 2 touch left foot passing with them.

5. We play Javanon next week.  Ranked #1 in the State.  I haven't checked their national rankings, but they usually are a top 10 to a top 25 in the country.  I say, BRING IT ON!

6.  Girls, we were finishing this weekend!  If we were able to find time to watch film, you would see that every time we quickly switched fields, it put us in scoring opportunities.  I am not sure what it is going to take for that to sink in.  The miserable first half yesterday and the miserable game this morning had maybe a total of 3 field switches, versus the first game and the second half yesterday that had 10-15 field switches.  Any team, no matter their skill, will dominate us if we continue to play the ball back into pressure.  This will be a huge focus at practice.  Until then, go read #4 again.  And decided for yourself how bad you want this...!

You should all feel proud.  2-0-1 this weekend was good enough to advance!  4 teams in the state left.  Who's gonna be number 1??

Coach Brian

And P.S. Congrats Kylie on winning the UEFA Champions Pool!  The Jersey Store states it will take 7-10 days shipping, but it's on its way!



Parents,

Next weekend schedule:

Type
Game ID
Date
Time
Home Team
Score
Away Team
Score
Field
Type
SEMI
92397
6/1/2013
10:00 am
A1: LFC 00 White
LL 4
SEMI
92398
6/1/2013
10:00 am
B3: KSA Wiefering
LL 3
FINAL
92399
6/2/2013
8:20 am
Winner Semi 1
Winner Semi 2
LL 4

We will be home team for the first game so wear white bring red.
Hotel information:

I reserved 15 rooms in my name, Gerard Jenkins, at the Hampton Inn under confirmation# 84183719. The rooms are reserved for both Friday and Saturday night with the understanding that we can cancel Saturday Night if we don't advance after playing Saturday Morning's game.

Hampton Inn

Bowling Green
233 Three Springs Rd.
Bowling Green KY 42104


270-842-4100

Please call the hotel and have the room transferred to your name so my CC does not get charged for the rooms. I also know several may want to use points so set that up on your own. Any rooms not claimed by Wednesday night will be cancelled. All of the rooms are double nonsmoking rooms. Please confirm with me once you have a room in your name so I can keep a list.

Thanks,
Coach Gary
Great Weekend Girls,

We were able to come out on top of some good teams, especially yesterday's win.  We need to get ready for an even tougher weekend next weekend.  Continue to work like the champions you are on your own.

Try to work 30 minutes a day on, juggling, S4 to build your confidence and composure on the ball, and  work with a wall at your house doing left foot passing trapping and one touch passing.

Also tell thank your parents, they you all have great one.  They took great care of you and your team mates
this weekend, washing uniforms, making really cool T's and ensuring you were well fed..  It was a lot of fun, we get to do it as long as we win so let's come back and win next weekend.

Coach Eric,

Friday, May 24, 2013


State Cup Weekend

Just to keep everyone posted on a couple of things:

1.       Game Times
             A.      Wear Red on Saturday and Sunday, Wear White on Monday
               B.      Be at the field by 3:00 on Saturday ready to warm up.

Type
Game ID
Date
Time
Div
Home Team
Score
Div
Away Team
Score
Field
PRELIM
92380
5/25/2013
4:00 pm
B2
Frankfort Fury 00
B3
KSA Wiefering
ESP 7
PRELIM
92385
5/26/2013
4:00 pm
B1
Nelson CO SC Asteria
B3
KSA Wiefering
ESP 7
PRELIM
92390
5/27/2013
8:00 am
B3
KSA Wiefering
B4
FC Kentucky White
ESP 1

 

2.       Field Directions and address:

     Driving directions to 1401 W Park Rd, Elizabethtown, KY 42701

 

- more in

Florence Mall
2028 Florence Mall
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 371-1231
1. Head north on Action Blvd toward Burlington Pike
0.3 mi
2. Turn right onto Burlington Pike
0.1 mi
3. Turn right to merge onto I-71 S/​I-75 S
8.5 mi
4. Keep right to continue on I-71 S, follow signs for Louisville
71.5 mi
5. Take exit 5 on the left for I-264/​Watterson Expy
0.4 mi
6. Merge onto I-264 W
10.0 mi
7. Take exit 12 to merge onto I-65 S toward Nashville
40.1 mi
8. Take exit 91 for US-31W N/​KY-61 N toward Paducah/​Elizabethtown
0.4 mi
9. Follow signs for Owensboro/​Paducah/​Western Kentucky Pkwy and merge onto KY-9001 W
0.4 mi
10. Take exit 136 on the left to merge onto US-31W Bypass N/​Elizabethtown Bypass toward Ft Knox/​Patton Museum/​US-62 Truck W
1.2 mi
11. Turn left onto College St
0.1 mi
12. Continue onto College Street Rd
0.8 mi
13. Turn right onto West Park Road
Destination will be on the left
0.8 mi

 

1401 W Park Rd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701

 

3.       Hotel Information:

a.       We have 14 confirmed for Saturday and Sunday Night

b.      KY Wiefering U13G GJenkins KYSA12E111
Quality Inn and Suites Elizabethtown (formerly Comfort Inn)

2009 N Mulberry St, Elizabethtown, KY 42701


4.       Dinner Saturday Night 6:30 PM Trino’s

Trino's Italian Restaurant
           2414 Ring Road
           Elizabethtown, Ky 42701
           info@trinositalian.com
           Phone: 270.982.3333

      5. Let's have some fun!!!!! After all it is a holiday weekend:)

Saturday, May 18, 2013

No Saturday game

We unfortunately had no takers, so no game today.  Enjoy your Saturday all!
Brian

Friday, May 17, 2013

Friday's Game Comments and Saturday Game

I felt it was the best the girls every played (even if it was a tie game).  Their spacing was great, passing was very good, they made great runs, VERY good defense on the ball, very good at building up from the back (good job defenders), won the middle, goalie had another shut out, won almost every 50/50 ball, and had MUCH better scoring opportunities than I've seen in a long time.  Their switching fields, especially out of the back, was the best ever, and we did it numerous times.  We worked hard past week Stepping to the ball, winning balls out of the air, and finishing.  We did great with stepping to the ball, winning out of air--and actually, I was not disappointed in the finishing aspect.  We were doing things to give greater opportunities to finish, such as slotting the ball in, winning the ball in the box, beating defenders one on one.  All of those are part of finishing.  Now, if that ball would just roll past the goalie and go into the net! :)  Great game led to a 0-0 tie.

Lastly, about that game.  That team was playing to WIN the league.  I know some parents overheard them say that and asked me if that was the case.  I just checked CUSL, and YES, if they won that game, they would have finished first.  So, great job girls, you totally outplayed a top team in our division.  And, this was the other coach's exact words to me after the game-- "great game Brian, and thanks for teaching my team how to play soccer"!  THAT IS THE BEST COMPLIMENT YOU COULD ASK FOR!

About Saturday.  A couple parents must have checked CUSL and saw that the game was canceled, because I have gotten a few emails asking "what's up for Saturday".  As of right now, PLAN on still having a game. Gary and I were trying till the last minute to get the Thunder to keep the game.  We found out today for sure that they can't play.  But I purposely did NOT want to have anyone think that it was canceled, and change plans.  These girls unfortunately only get 5 league games.  If we join Buckeye this fall, they will play about 15 regular season games, and I hope that type of commitment is not to much.

I put an email out to three teams asking to play a game.  I have not canceled with the refs, or the field.  As of right now, absolutely plan on playing tomorrow at 6:30 as scheduled.  I gave each of the teams coach's until 10:00am  tomorrow to let me know if they can play (hopefully we can play the Cincy West Heat--the first place team since they were our toughest opponent).  This would be VERY helpful in getting our girls ready for the State Cup (especially the Heat!).  Parents, I also really want this game because we invited two girls to play with us.  I want our team to SHOWCASE our best talent.  Remember, these girls interested in our team are leaving a VERY good team, and if we can't show our talent, they may decide to stay on their current team...  It also gives us, as a team, to see possible future teammates in action.

I will let you know by 10:00ish tomorrow if it is canceled.  And the Thunder game will get rescheduled.  Gary and I are working on that and will let you know as soon as we can.  The other coach is being difficult, so sorry for not having a reschedule date for that game.

Thanks,
Brian

Next Weekend

I just hung up with the hotel and confirmed all our rooms for Saturday and Sunday night. On Saturday night I have the hotel conference room reserved. We will order food in and let the girls have fun, swimming and goofing off. I also believe that Julie has an activity planned for them.

 Basic Schedule
Saturday

3:00 Arrive at the field ready to warm up
4:00 Game
6:00 Check into hotel and get the party rolling
11:00 Lights out for the girls

 Sunday

On your own for breakfast
12:00 Picnic - Place TBD
2:00 Team Meeting and light warm up
3:15 At the field ready to warm up
4:00 Game
Evening open
9:30 Lights out for the girls

 Monday

7:15 AM Fields ready to warm up
8:00 AM Game

Thursday, May 16, 2013

practice still on

PARENTS, PRACTICE IS STILL ON.  RAIN LOOKS VERY HIT AND MISS.  5:15-6:30.

Sunday, May 12, 2013

2013 Season Fall Headcount Needed

Parents,

We have interest from at least 5 girls total from two different Kings teams (Elite 1 and Kings/Hammer). They have all contacted me directly.

Even if we have everyone returning, I believe we still need at least one more girl for a roster of 16.  We currently have 15 girls, which only gives us 4 subs.  That is not a lot when it comes to 11 v 11.  And, with injuries, which unfortunatley occur more frequently as the girls get older and the game gets more aggressive; along with people misisng games for different reasons, sometimes it leaves only 1-2 subs.  That is definatley not enough especially on hotter days.  We are also dealing with the good chance that Danielle will not be joining us this Fall since she will be a Freshmen, and Kentucky High School Athletic Association Rules do not allow for Fresh or above to play both for school and club in the fall.  That alone puts us at a roster of 14 for the fall (3 subs if everyone is healthy and makes all the games...).

What I need to know is if there are ANY girls not returning to the team (I HOPE NOT!!!).  I really need to know ASAP in helping me make decisions on who to invite.  If we are only going to pick up a girl or two, I may not have the tryout (I hate cutting girls), and instead go watch some of them play instead.  But if we have girls not returning, then I will have the tryout and invite the girls to a few of our practices over the next coming weeks.

Please let me know in the next few days at the very latest.  You can email me at brian@wiefit.com.

Thanks,
Brian

Friday, May 10, 2013

NO GAME THIS WEEKEND

Parents,
There might have been some confusion about our next game.  WE DO NOT have a game until next weekend.  The game that was listed on the calendar for tomorrow has already been "pre played".   Again, NO GAME until next weekend; and I believe we play two games next weekend.

Sorry for any confusion.  Enjoy your weekend.

Brian

Throwback-- Jenna Ahlbrand!

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Feet Juggling

To the right are the updated "foot only" juggling numbers from yesterdays practice.  If any of these are incorrect, please let me know.

Practice this on your own, so when we do it for at least 10 minutes at each practice, that you can show us your improvement!

Brian

Wednesday, May 8, 2013


Parents,

Please find below the schedule for the Kentucky State Cup. As we discussed tonight the first game is Saturday at 4:00 PM. As a result there is no need to stay Friday night. My plan is to cancel everyone’s room for Friday night unless I hear from you otherwise. Please let me know by noon Friday if you wish to keep your reservation.

We are still planning on staying both Saturday and Sunday night.

Type
Game ID
Date
Time
Div
Home Team
Score
Div
Away Team
Score
Field
PRELIM
92380
5/25/2013
4:00 pm
B2
Frankfort Fury 00
B3
KSA Wiefering
ESP 7
PRELIM
92385
5/26/2013
4:00 pm
B1
Nelson CO SC Asteria
B3
KSA Wiefering
ESP 7
PRELIM
92390
5/27/2013
8:00 am
B3
KSA Wiefering
B4
FC Kentucky White
ESP 1

Semifinals & Final Schedules

Type
Game ID
Date
Time
Home Team
Score
Away Team
Score
Field
Type
SEMI
92397
6/1/2013
10:00 am
Winner Group A
Winner Group D
LL 4
SEMI
92398
6/1/2013
10:00 am
Winner Group B
Winner Group C
LL 3
FINAL
92399
6/2/2013
8:20 am
Winner Semi 1
Winner Semi 2
LL 4

Elizabethtown Sports Park
1401 West Park Road Elizabethtown KY

Gary