Parents,
I wanted to give some updates moving forward.
1. We finished our last practice yesterday. I spent the first 15 minutes of practice going over the things that made last game not the prettiest to watch, and feel that for those that were there, understand what they were doing wrong. Anyway, I tried to give them a "fun day" of practice to finish the season. We played a UK shooting drill the like. We also played a game called "World Cup" that Maria's team played on their "fun day" this week. We had an odd number of players, so i had to team up with a girl each game. I learned a few things. 1. I need a lot of practice, and 2. I should wear cleats because I slipped like crazy, and my gym shoes gave me no protection from Hannah's cleat when she decided to step on my foot, steal the ball from me, and score--man that kid is flipping quick and tenacious. and 3. Even though I told them it was a fun day, they still applied all their skill and soccer knowledge, and they were extremely competitive. MUCH different than fun days in the past where they wanted to slack, versus have fun playing this wonderful game! That was probably the most awesome thing for me--watching these girls play the game hard, with little coaching, for the LOVE of the game!! and 4. (if any parent feels different about this one, please always communicate with me) I felt these girls all really like each other and get along more than any team I've ever seen!
2. I believe all girls need a break. A LOT of soccer was played. 8 league games, two practices a week, plus 8 tournament games. Then, for 3/4ths the team, they had Freshmen and/or JV practice on top of that with all those games. This fall, for most of them, will be the most soccer they have ever (and will ever) most likely play in one season. So, with that said, I do not want to start winter training until January. Then need November and December off. No optional or mandatory practices will be held. They will already have indoor games 1x per week for those that are playing. They are all in peak shape, and I'd hate to see them lose it all, so if they are not playing basketball, or another activity, please try and motivate them to workout/train with weights/resistance training twice a week if possible. Have them think upper body one day and lower the other day. If anyone needs more suggestions or help on this, email me and I can give ideas on what they should be doing on their own.
3. I was just informed yesterday that our first indoor game is THIS SATURDAY at 9:30. We have our last league game Saturday at 12:30 in Dayton. I already emailed Jeremy and told him there is no way we can make this work. The team we play Saturday will most likely be one of the toughest teams we will play in our league. Looking at their record of 3-2-1, and how many goals they have scored against teams that we've played and tied... On paper, it shows that this will be a very very tough game. I don't want the girls playing an indoor game, and then immediately driving to go play our last outdoor game. I will inform you on the reply from Jeremy. So, no matter what, we will not be playing that indoor game Saturday morning.
4. I will be sending out an email after I talk to Heidi for an end of the season get together. Our house is almost complete (still living in basement!), and hopefully within the next few weeks we can make it happen. The girls have had an OUTSTANDING season so far, so I think we need to celebrate that, and give me an opportunity to recognize each one (sort of like an informal banquet...).
Ok, I will see most of you tonight at the TEAM USA game!!!! Dress warm!--- OH YEAH, if the girls want to make signs for their favorite players or whatever, please have them do so! GO TEAM USA!!! I think I am more excited to see this game than the girls :)
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