Friday, April 16, 2010

Practice (Friday)

Once again, ladies, thanks for the hard work with Coach Ayres today...she filled me in on the details of your workout. I hope you enjoyed the "slot" drill...:)

Have a great weekend...remember, we'll meet on Monday on the practice field at 3 P.M. for an important start to Holland Christian preparation.

An early heads-up regarding our team THEME for next week: DETAILS. Think about what that might entail...

See you soon, girls!

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Practice (Thursday)...

Ladies, thanks for working hard with Coach Ayres today at practice. She filled me in on the details and was impressed with your work ethic and attitude. Nice work!

It looks like i'll be away from school and practice tomorrow (Friday) as well since we're still in the hospital for the time being (we're still doing fine...the wife is still a bit under the weather). Sorry! Coach Ayres will take care of business again tomorrow. As for Monday, plan on meeting me outside at 3 PM sharp for a quality practice (and again on Tuesday) in preparation for a BIG game vs. Holland Christian on Wednesday.

Have a good day at school tomorrow, a quality practice, and a refreshing weekend, girls!

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

1-1 Middleville TIE

Hi, from the hospital, ladies. I just got off the phone with Coach Malefyt, and he filled me in on the highlights of the game today.

First, congrats on what Malefyt described as a hard-fought game...especially defensively. It sounded like we didn't yield too many dangerous opportunities for Middleville and that we had an organized effort for the most part. Unlucky to give up a goal in the last few minutes, though!

All in all, job well done today...this puts us at a 2-1-1 overall record thus far this season and headed swiftly toward two of our TEAM GOALS: achieve an overall winning record and beat H.C.!

Guess who we play next, girls? Yep, H.C. next Wednesday :)

Have fun and work hard with Coach Ayres tomorrow!

Take care...all is well at the hospital for the Robinsons.

PS: Check out the "recaps" link to the left if you care to.

Girls!

It's a GIRL! hahahaha....Quinn Nora Robinson, born this morning at 1:54 A.M....10 lbs. and 2 ounces! Yikes...wife/mom is fine...everyone's fine. Thanks for all the thoughts and well-wishes!

As for soccer, feel free to check out the recently updated "game recaps" link to the left regarding last night's Allendale game.

I'm hoping (and expecting) the best from you girls tonight at Middleville! Keep up the good work...i'll hear from Coach Malefyt at some point regarding how it went. Keep COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY as well!

Note: Coach Ayres will be covering me for practice tomorrow (Thursday), so be prepared for that. Friday is still up in the air at this point. You'll meet Coach Ayres outside for practice 3 pm on the practice field. Keep checking this site for updates/news!

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Allendale RECAP (and more)...

Ladies, i'll keep this brief since the wife is perhaps currently in labor. I'll try to keep you updated when I know more!

Great 4-0 win today, girls....especially the second half. I really liked how we came out of the half with more of a vengeance...and killer instinct, if you will. Remember that feeling tomorrow and beyond!

As for tomorrow, reminders:

1.) We wear anything Hamilton soccer related to school.

2.) Our bus leaves promptly at 3:30 P.M.

3.) To the few of you, remember the away game food/drink responsibilities.

Finally, GOOD LUCK tomorrow if i'm not able to be there! I'm, of course, there in spirit...keep the ball rollin' in the right direction!

Monday, April 12, 2010

Reminders:

1.) We wear white jerseys in school tomorrow...white socks for the game.

2.) Meet dressed and ready to warm up by 3 PM at the game field tomorrow.

3.) Captains, remember the warm-up cd.

4.) Ball girls, remember your duties for tomorrow.

5.) All players, plan on staying until at least halftime of the varsity game...preferably the whole game!

Also...tonight, the following girls--Liz VandeWege, Jenna Brunger, and Kaitlyn Lampen--should review/study the "defensive center mid" role and responsibilities section of the "player responsibilities in a 4-4-2" packet that I handed out earlier. Prepare, girls!

Practice today was so-so, ladies....our focus, intensity, and fearlessness need to be much better starting tomorrow.

Let's get Allendale!

PS. Congrats to Sidney for her "captain award" regarding her COMMUNICATION skills.