Weekend Thoughts

Hi, ladies.

Again, good/hard work yesterday with our first conditioning session. True character shines through when battling with mental and physical fatigue...for the first day, I like what I saw, but we can still improve.

Thanks for sharing your written thoughts via the questionnaires you filled out. After having read them, it seems we all have a lot in common...namely the following:

**Left feet need work!

**Teamwork...unity....togetherness...all are important to you collectively.

**Communication (all types) is KEY.

Regarding that last sentiment, our first THEME of the season for the duration of next week will be just that: COMMUNICATION...and all of the different methods/contexts quality communication can/needs to occur in order to ensure success on the field and off. Each of us should focus on how we all can personally get better at such an important life skill. Be prepared to talk about that on Monday first thing and then throughout the week (and beyond, of course). On Friday, we'll have a team vote as to which individual best exemplified that theme, and she will be our first "rotating" captain (along with the permanent captains) for our first two games of the season the following week.

Have a great weekend, all! Be sure to check the schedule again below for the upcoming week of training.

An Official Welcome!

Welcome to the Hamilton High School soccer program, ladies! Let me first say how excited I am to work with you all this coming season. My overall goal is to help you grow as WHOLE individuals: person, student, athlete...in that order. Let's get off to a great start!

Here's the tentative schedule for next week:

**Monday...outdoor practice from 3-5 PM

**Tuesday...outdoor practice from 3-5 PM

**Wednesday...outdoor practice from 3-5 PM

**Thursday...team meeting at 3 PM, indoor training, team pics in the cafe at 515 PM

**Friday...outdoor practice 3-5 PM

PS. As always, check out the "schedule" link below and to the left to view the season's general schedule. We'll also be having a parent meeting at some point this coming week as well...more details to come.