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!