1. Good news--all the dates with an * next to it, are confirmed. So, we have the Tower Park Turf Field on all the dates listed. Based on the weather, we will see if it makes sense to use the field as each of those days approach. And if it doesn't, I will send out instructions from this Site--If needed, I might switch locations to WieFit only hours before practice, so please have email access on your phone if possible.
2. VERY IMPORTANT-- I understand that over 1/2 the stuff we send is not seen by the girls. In fact, half the stuff I send out for the girls, I forget to show Molly. We need to address this. Ideas are welcome, but it seems that almost all the girls have phones. I know these phones can be set up that emails are sent straight to their phone so they can now be 100% responsible for checking. For those that don't have phones, I am sure they have their own email address. I think it's time to make these girls 100% responsible for checking and reviewing the material we send out. With that said, there will NEVER be anything that goes out to ONLY the girls and not the parents. But this will take a lot of responsibility off your shoulders to make sure they are watching the video's and reading the practice/game notes, without you having to remember to show them.
To make this work, we need:
- 1. The girls to enter their email address in this website, just as each parent did. It's in the bottom right hand corner where it says "FOLLOW BY EMAIL". (preferably the email that is connected to their phone and automatically notifies them when an email is sent).
- 2. I am asking that You as the parent, have to put immediate high priority on this and make sure it gets done (making sure their emial is set up on their phone and they enter their address in the "Follow by Email" on this blog/website). Remember, every android has a free gmail email address, and every Iphone has a free .me email. Take the few minutes to help them set it up if you have not. PLEASE!
- 3. If they don't have phone, please set them up with a free gmail address, and ask that they check it on their computer each night. Every time we update this blog, it will automatically send them an email with a link to the update for them to review.
3. Lastly, as I watch the US men's national Soccer team, I continue to get frustrated by how "robotic" they play. The lack technical skill badly. In this article, it really makes me feel good the direction we have taken this team over the years. We have continued to put Technical Skill/development WELL ABOVE winning. We have seen this pay off over the years (ok, please discount this indoor session. We are competing, but playing u14 VERY TOP LEVEL teams and are missing 1/4th of our girls every game).
Anyway, as you will see, the man at the VERY TOP of US Youth (u-17 and below) talks very openly about the need for all clubs and coach's to take on this approach. I hope this article makes you continually support the efforts of the direction we continue to take this team.
Thanks all--please take care of Number 2 above as soon as you can!
Brian
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