Please mark off these dates for league play and tournament play (and turn on FOX right now to watch Gold Cup USA vs. El Salvador--great game; if they win today, they will most likely play the very good Costa Rica in Semi's, and probably the powerhouse Mexico in the Gold Cup Championship!!!):
LEAGUE PLAY
Sept. 7th (Sat) 12:45 vs. KHSC East Red 1 Location: Anderson Grass Field #(TBD)
Sept. 8th (Sun) 4:00 vs. Club Ohio Green Location: Ankeney Field #6
Sept. 29th (Sun) 2:15 vs. FC 42 Location: Ankeney Field #7
Oct. 5th (Sat) 9:00 pm vs. FC Tippecanoe Lightening Location: Ankeney Field #3
Oct. 5th (Sat) 2:15 vs. ISC Storm Location: Ankeney Field #2
Oct. 19th (Sat) 10:45 vs. United 96 FC Location: McClure Field #(TBD)
Oct. 27th (Sun) 2:15 vs. Crew Jr. West Black Loacation: Ankeney Field #7
Nov. 2nd (Sat) 12:30 vs. Classic Eagles Black Location: Eakle Field #5
Mead Cup Tournament
Aug 31-Sept 2nd (times TBD) Location: Ankeney and/or Oak Grove (TBD)
Drawings went well today for Buckeye League play. Good news is no travel to play the Columbus teams or Lousiville teams. Good News also is furthest we have to travel is Dayton fields (Ankeney and Eakle). We got two games closer at Anderson and McClure. Bad news is we do have to travel to Dayton field for 6 of our 8 games.
Tower Park is not part of Buckeye. I will work on getting this done for the spring, and try and get all home games again like last Spring. Ankeney is central location to most teams, so that is why most teams in this league play there from what I gathered.
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Friday, July 19, 2013
Buckeye League Division
Girls/Parents,
The Final Buckeye League Fall 2013 Divisions came out. We have been placed in the Elite 2 Division. This is actually 1 division higher than I really wanted for our team. There is Elite 1, Elite 2, Premier 1, Premier 2, and Premier 3.
To put things in perspective, we are in a higher division than the Cincy West Heat who won our CUSL Divisioin 1. They are in Premier 1. The Cincy West SWAT, who I believe we tied, is in the Premier 2 division. We are in the Same Division as two other Kings--Kings Central Team 1 and Kings East Team 1. The only other King team above us is the Kings Hammer Academy Team 1 which is in the Elite 1 division.
If you heard we were in the last division (Premier 3), we were. Both Gary and I sent letters to petition to move higher. So, that is how we got placed in the Elite 2 division.
Parents/Girls, the teams in this division are teams that practice 3 days a week, and are in 3-5 tournaments per season.
For us to be competitive in this division, we have a LOT of work ahead of us.
PLEASE make sure you are working on your own. With many of the girls playing Freshmen soccer for their school, we aren't having the practices that these other teams have. So PLEASE, make sure you are working on your weaknesses on your own. Skill moves over and over again at GAME SPEED, and constant 1 touch wall passing with your left foot. If you don't, it will show right away what girls don't belong in this league... I would never bet against our team, but we do have a mountain in front of us, and each girl needs to really take on the responsibility to work on their own--or I promise the result in terms of wins and losses will not be good. If you work hard, I am confident it will!!!
Congrats--your hard work thus far has put you in a division that will help you in the future get college attention. Continue to work hard, so we can stay in this division, and eventually move up!
Brian
The Final Buckeye League Fall 2013 Divisions came out. We have been placed in the Elite 2 Division. This is actually 1 division higher than I really wanted for our team. There is Elite 1, Elite 2, Premier 1, Premier 2, and Premier 3.
To put things in perspective, we are in a higher division than the Cincy West Heat who won our CUSL Divisioin 1. They are in Premier 1. The Cincy West SWAT, who I believe we tied, is in the Premier 2 division. We are in the Same Division as two other Kings--Kings Central Team 1 and Kings East Team 1. The only other King team above us is the Kings Hammer Academy Team 1 which is in the Elite 1 division.
If you heard we were in the last division (Premier 3), we were. Both Gary and I sent letters to petition to move higher. So, that is how we got placed in the Elite 2 division.
Parents/Girls, the teams in this division are teams that practice 3 days a week, and are in 3-5 tournaments per season.
For us to be competitive in this division, we have a LOT of work ahead of us.
PLEASE make sure you are working on your own. With many of the girls playing Freshmen soccer for their school, we aren't having the practices that these other teams have. So PLEASE, make sure you are working on your weaknesses on your own. Skill moves over and over again at GAME SPEED, and constant 1 touch wall passing with your left foot. If you don't, it will show right away what girls don't belong in this league... I would never bet against our team, but we do have a mountain in front of us, and each girl needs to really take on the responsibility to work on their own--or I promise the result in terms of wins and losses will not be good. If you work hard, I am confident it will!!!
Congrats--your hard work thus far has put you in a division that will help you in the future get college attention. Continue to work hard, so we can stay in this division, and eventually move up!
Brian
Friday, July 12, 2013
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU
Parents and Girls,
I've been very fortunate enough to receive some awesome awards over the past years for my work at WieFit as best Cincy trainer of the year, and best new business of the year, along with awards at former jobs, and back when I competed in that goofy sport of bodybuilding! Even the awards I got back in my college and high school playing days. As much as they all meant to me, I can 100% tell you that being selected as the 2013 Youth Soccer Club Coach of the Year means more to me than all of those other ones wrapped up in one!
When I received it today, I made some calls and found out some of you awesome parents nominated me. That in itself means a lot. Winning it means a ton too--you really must have done a good job trying to sell me... :)
I think it means so much because sometimes I might question the time and sacrifice, and wonder if it's worth it. But, I can tell you with 100% certainty, that once every practice and/or game begins, and I see how a group of girls work so hard together to achieve common goals, I know that it's not only worth it, but I am benefiting just as much as the girls are. In fact, I truly feel that as much as I may give, that the girls (and parents) efforts give back to me 10x more than what I could ever give. And I sincerely thank each one of you for that.
This team is very special. I talk about this team 24/7 (yes, maybe I am little obsessed... :) ). But, each of you girls mean that much to me. You all work so darn hard and are great kids both on and off the field. This is also a true reflection from how your parents have raised you, and I am glad to call each of you as parents "friends". I've yet to ever meet another coach that could honestly state that and really mean it! I am so thankful that we are a "drama free" team no matter if we win or lose.
Thanks for being such supportive parents; and girls thanks for being such truly amazing and awesome girls!
Brian
P.S. I can't wait to go to the awesome Marriott Griffin Gates to receive this award. I will take my family, spend the night, and celebrate! Thanks all. Here is the link to the other winners (referee, players, etc.).
http://www.kysoccer.net/2013_awards_announcement_/
I've been very fortunate enough to receive some awesome awards over the past years for my work at WieFit as best Cincy trainer of the year, and best new business of the year, along with awards at former jobs, and back when I competed in that goofy sport of bodybuilding! Even the awards I got back in my college and high school playing days. As much as they all meant to me, I can 100% tell you that being selected as the 2013 Youth Soccer Club Coach of the Year means more to me than all of those other ones wrapped up in one!
When I received it today, I made some calls and found out some of you awesome parents nominated me. That in itself means a lot. Winning it means a ton too--you really must have done a good job trying to sell me... :)
I think it means so much because sometimes I might question the time and sacrifice, and wonder if it's worth it. But, I can tell you with 100% certainty, that once every practice and/or game begins, and I see how a group of girls work so hard together to achieve common goals, I know that it's not only worth it, but I am benefiting just as much as the girls are. In fact, I truly feel that as much as I may give, that the girls (and parents) efforts give back to me 10x more than what I could ever give. And I sincerely thank each one of you for that.
This team is very special. I talk about this team 24/7 (yes, maybe I am little obsessed... :) ). But, each of you girls mean that much to me. You all work so darn hard and are great kids both on and off the field. This is also a true reflection from how your parents have raised you, and I am glad to call each of you as parents "friends". I've yet to ever meet another coach that could honestly state that and really mean it! I am so thankful that we are a "drama free" team no matter if we win or lose.
Thanks for being such supportive parents; and girls thanks for being such truly amazing and awesome girls!
Brian
P.S. I can't wait to go to the awesome Marriott Griffin Gates to receive this award. I will take my family, spend the night, and celebrate! Thanks all. Here is the link to the other winners (referee, players, etc.).
http://www.kysoccer.net/2013_awards_announcement_/
Friday, July 5, 2013
Summer Training and other tidbits!
Parents/Girls,
I THINK (not totally sure yet) that we can have the field this July from 5:30-6:55pm. The HHS boys will be getting finished around 5:20pm and the HHS girls begin at 7:00pm. Let's plan on beginning next Thursday, July12th, 11th, at 5:30pm and ending at 6:55pm.
PLEASE do not get on the field or in the way of the boys--let them finish and get off the field. In fact, please go to the bleachers on the OTHER SIDE (Fan section) and wait there until the boys have cleared out.
And I want our girls to be off the field and out of the parking lot by 7:00pm. I am squeezing them in (off paper/record) so we don't have to waste my uses on the field, and instead save them for games, scrimmages, camps, etc.
IF the boys push their practice back because of the heat, we will have to take our practice to General Cable Field. I will let you know ahead of time through this blog if that happens, and I'm sure it will often.
Our practice will concentrate on 45 minutes of small sided games (very very little coaching). We will set up three small fields. 1 point for "move of the day" that is successfully used to create space or beat defender, and 1 point for goal. In the past, I think we gave a point for multiple moves each game. This summer, I want these moves to become so second nature, that we are only going to concentrate on 1-2 moves each practice, to make it habit--drill it in their heads! One of the three fields will be the "winners" field. The winning teams on each of the two fields will play on that field. The winning team on the winner's field will always have the option to "keep field", or sit out and rest/water break!
The second 45 minutes will be athletic training, which will be a little harder than in the past, but not quite as hard as what they may have experienced at S4 Camp. For those girls trying out that same night for school teams (like the HHS girls who will have tryouts right after), I would only want them to go about 50%, or maybe just the first half of the athletic training, and then go rest their bodies their school tryout.
This summer training is not mandatory, but highly advised, especially for the level of play we will be up against in the fall.
FALL:
We applied for the Buckeye league. I have petitioned for the Premier Division 1 (Javanon won this in the spring), or the Elite Division which is the highest Division under State. Being a "Select Team", I am guessing that we will be put in the Premier Division 1, which is where I hope we land. That in itself will be pretty awesome. I was afraid if I petitioned for only the Premier Division 1, that they may put us in the Division 2, 3 or 4.
We also applied for the Mead Cup tournament. This has always been a great tournament. Based on us finishing as a semifinalist in the Mead Cup Silver Division last fall, and Finalist in the Ky State Cup, I'm sure they'll be putting us in a higher division in the Mead Cup this fall.
We are currently ranked 4th in the State on gotsoccer.com and 5th on allsport.com!!! I think this alone will be putting us in higher brackets.
SOOO, that is why I really think it's important that the girls make these trainings, and are working on their own with their weaknesses (left foot passing, left foot first touches, taking the ball out of the air and controlling it, etc.). There are many girls on this team that if they don't work on the beforementioned, might not be able to compete successfully in the divisions we might be playing in. PLEASE work on these at least 20-30 minutes every day. That is not too much to ask.
Lastly, I have paid all the fee's for our Buckeye and Mead cup already. I only have gotten about 1/2 of the payments. If you haven't, please mail a check made out to me for $109 to my address:
Brian Wiefering
121 Miami Parkway
Fort Thomas, KY 40175.
Thanks all, and I hope everyone is enjoying their Summer and had a great 4th of July!!!!!
Brian
I THINK (not totally sure yet) that we can have the field this July from 5:30-6:55pm. The HHS boys will be getting finished around 5:20pm and the HHS girls begin at 7:00pm. Let's plan on beginning next Thursday, July
PLEASE do not get on the field or in the way of the boys--let them finish and get off the field. In fact, please go to the bleachers on the OTHER SIDE (Fan section) and wait there until the boys have cleared out.
And I want our girls to be off the field and out of the parking lot by 7:00pm. I am squeezing them in (off paper/record) so we don't have to waste my uses on the field, and instead save them for games, scrimmages, camps, etc.
IF the boys push their practice back because of the heat, we will have to take our practice to General Cable Field. I will let you know ahead of time through this blog if that happens, and I'm sure it will often.
Our practice will concentrate on 45 minutes of small sided games (very very little coaching). We will set up three small fields. 1 point for "move of the day" that is successfully used to create space or beat defender, and 1 point for goal. In the past, I think we gave a point for multiple moves each game. This summer, I want these moves to become so second nature, that we are only going to concentrate on 1-2 moves each practice, to make it habit--drill it in their heads! One of the three fields will be the "winners" field. The winning teams on each of the two fields will play on that field. The winning team on the winner's field will always have the option to "keep field", or sit out and rest/water break!
The second 45 minutes will be athletic training, which will be a little harder than in the past, but not quite as hard as what they may have experienced at S4 Camp. For those girls trying out that same night for school teams (like the HHS girls who will have tryouts right after), I would only want them to go about 50%, or maybe just the first half of the athletic training, and then go rest their bodies their school tryout.
This summer training is not mandatory, but highly advised, especially for the level of play we will be up against in the fall.
FALL:
We applied for the Buckeye league. I have petitioned for the Premier Division 1 (Javanon won this in the spring), or the Elite Division which is the highest Division under State. Being a "Select Team", I am guessing that we will be put in the Premier Division 1, which is where I hope we land. That in itself will be pretty awesome. I was afraid if I petitioned for only the Premier Division 1, that they may put us in the Division 2, 3 or 4.
We also applied for the Mead Cup tournament. This has always been a great tournament. Based on us finishing as a semifinalist in the Mead Cup Silver Division last fall, and Finalist in the Ky State Cup, I'm sure they'll be putting us in a higher division in the Mead Cup this fall.
We are currently ranked 4th in the State on gotsoccer.com and 5th on allsport.com!!! I think this alone will be putting us in higher brackets.
SOOO, that is why I really think it's important that the girls make these trainings, and are working on their own with their weaknesses (left foot passing, left foot first touches, taking the ball out of the air and controlling it, etc.). There are many girls on this team that if they don't work on the beforementioned, might not be able to compete successfully in the divisions we might be playing in. PLEASE work on these at least 20-30 minutes every day. That is not too much to ask.
Lastly, I have paid all the fee's for our Buckeye and Mead cup already. I only have gotten about 1/2 of the payments. If you haven't, please mail a check made out to me for $109 to my address:
Brian Wiefering
121 Miami Parkway
Fort Thomas, KY 40175.
Thanks all, and I hope everyone is enjoying their Summer and had a great 4th of July!!!!!
Brian
Monday, July 1, 2013
WieKings Kings Island Day
WieKings Kings Island Day
When – Tuesday July 9th
A day of fun and team building
Schedule
8:30 meet at
First Watch in Crestview Hills Mall for Breakfast
(Lisa
Ahlbrand has offered to bring anyone in Campbell Co. who needs a ride meet at
Town and Country 8:15)
(Gary
Jenkins will bring the Boone County Crowd, leave from Sonic on Rt42 at 8:10)
Return to First Watch to be picked up around 8:00 PM
We have 3 adults that will drive and stay at the park, Gary Jenkins,
Julie Stava and Lisa Ahlbrand.
Please send along enough $$ to pay for meals!
Please RSVP to this Post so we can get a head count
Thanks
Coach Gary
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