Ladies, please see below and let me know if you have any questions/concerns/comments:
1.) Summer (boys...AND GIRLS!) training schedule....
Mondays: 5-7 PM (practice soccer field)
Tuesdays: 9-11 AM (practice soccer field)
Wednesdays: 9-11 AM (practice soccer field)
Thursdays: 5-7 PM (practice soccer field)
Fridays: 9-11 AM (track/practice soccer field)
Note: Monday-Thursday, meet directly at the practice soccer field site. Friday, meet initially at the track and then proceed to the soccer field site.
2.) You still owe me uniforms ASAP.
3.) We have a team get-together this week at the DeNeef's in the planning stages...stay tuned!
4.) Program Banquet: Monday, June 7 (MIDDLE SCHOOL CAFETERIA) at 6 P.M. (more details still to come)
Monday, May 31, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
1-0 win vs. Zeeland East
Ladies, once again, job well done in the game yesterday...and a BIGGER job well done for your overall efforts this season. I was very sincere with my "thank you" to you after the game yesterday. A reminder: thank you so much for making coaching CONSISTENTLY fun for me again. You guys were a great, mature, fun group to work with, and I think, obviously, that's reflected in our body of work this season.
FINAL RECORD: 12-5-1 (5-4 CONFERENCE)...BEST RECORD EVER FOR A HAMILTON JV GIRLS SOCCER TEAM.
We met two of three team goals for the season...not bad at all. Keep shootin' for more though, girls! In whatever you do...
Please see the "soccer banquet" info below...
Uniforms are due to me ASAP...captain bands too.
On a random note, if you guys would like to get together sometime next week for our OWN thing as kind of a last hurrah, i'm all for it. Thoughts? You're more than welcome to come back to my house...but that might bore you by now. Let me know ASAP! Captains?
Take care, girls...i'm still here if you need me for anything!
FINAL RECORD: 12-5-1 (5-4 CONFERENCE)...BEST RECORD EVER FOR A HAMILTON JV GIRLS SOCCER TEAM.
We met two of three team goals for the season...not bad at all. Keep shootin' for more though, girls! In whatever you do...
Please see the "soccer banquet" info below...
Uniforms are due to me ASAP...captain bands too.
On a random note, if you guys would like to get together sometime next week for our OWN thing as kind of a last hurrah, i'm all for it. Thoughts? You're more than welcome to come back to my house...but that might bore you by now. Let me know ASAP! Captains?
Take care, girls...i'm still here if you need me for anything!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
End-of-season JV/Varsity BANQUET
Mark your calendars:
**Monday, June 7 at 6 P.M.
More details to come...
**Monday, June 7 at 6 P.M.
More details to come...
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
2-0 loss vs. Unity...and other stuff
Well, girls, I hope you left yesterday's game with the absolute confidence that you did all that you could out there...no regrets. If not, you've got one more game this season to prove yourselves!
I meant what I said after the game: I hate "moral victories" and a team should NEVER get used to losing and/or be satisfied with it; HOWEVER, our overall effort vs. Unity was probably the best effort a Hamilton soccer squad (boys and girls) has put forth against that team since i've been coaching. Soooooooo, I guess we can allow a little satisfaction.
Here's what's next on our slate:
**game tomorrow (wed.) at 5 P.M. at Zeeland East (a rematch of our 1-0 win against them earlier this season)
**we'll meet in my classroom at 3 P.M. for our last team meeting of the season.
**bus leaves at 4 P.M. from school
**bring BOTH color jerseys to the game since that's still a bit up in the air
**we'll decide on clothing for IN school later a practice today
Let's end this season on a positive note, girls!
I meant what I said after the game: I hate "moral victories" and a team should NEVER get used to losing and/or be satisfied with it; HOWEVER, our overall effort vs. Unity was probably the best effort a Hamilton soccer squad (boys and girls) has put forth against that team since i've been coaching. Soooooooo, I guess we can allow a little satisfaction.
Here's what's next on our slate:
**game tomorrow (wed.) at 5 P.M. at Zeeland East (a rematch of our 1-0 win against them earlier this season)
**we'll meet in my classroom at 3 P.M. for our last team meeting of the season.
**bus leaves at 4 P.M. from school
**bring BOTH color jerseys to the game since that's still a bit up in the air
**we'll decide on clothing for IN school later a practice today
Let's end this season on a positive note, girls!
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Reminders...
...for tomorrow and the rest of the week, our last week:
Monday: we "dress up" in school...bus leaves at 3:45 for Unity...we'll meet in my room at 3 P.M. for snacks, beverages, a talk, and some video.
Tuesday: practice (our last one of the season)
Wednesday: away game at either Zeeland East or Holland Christian...time to be determined.
Miscellaneous: stay tuned for the end-of-the-season soccer banquet info... if you couldn't already tell, the weather us supposed to be hot and humid for most of the week. Can we deal with the elements?!
I'm excited (to say the least) for our game vs. Unity...no regrets tomorrow, girls!
Monday: we "dress up" in school...bus leaves at 3:45 for Unity...we'll meet in my room at 3 P.M. for snacks, beverages, a talk, and some video.
Tuesday: practice (our last one of the season)
Wednesday: away game at either Zeeland East or Holland Christian...time to be determined.
Miscellaneous: stay tuned for the end-of-the-season soccer banquet info... if you couldn't already tell, the weather us supposed to be hot and humid for most of the week. Can we deal with the elements?!
I'm excited (to say the least) for our game vs. Unity...no regrets tomorrow, girls!
Friday, May 21, 2010
Another win...and now REALITY
Girls, once again, good job yesterday in taking care of Freedom Baptist, fighting the elements, and coming up with the 5-0 win.
Now, it's time to prove that we are a GOOD team; that is, can we OVERACHIEVE and perhaps take out a couple of teams that are "better" than us? I'm excited, as a coach, to find out.
UNITY is next...a TEAM GOAL is next...VISUALIZE SUCCESS!
Now, it's time to prove that we are a GOOD team; that is, can we OVERACHIEVE and perhaps take out a couple of teams that are "better" than us? I'm excited, as a coach, to find out.
UNITY is next...a TEAM GOAL is next...VISUALIZE SUCCESS!
Thursday, May 20, 2010
8-0 win vs. Park
First, please see below regarding a scheduling update.
Second, it was an "excellent" job by all of you yesterday vs. Park in the first round conference tourney game. A lot of contributions were made and by a variety of players. I'm really, for the most part, loving your guys' collective maturity as of late.
That said, it's about to get a lot tougher for us! I think it's great that we've had a lot of success lately, and now, at the end of the season when a team is supposed to be peaking anyway, we can meet some challenges/team goals head on.
Keep it up, girls!
Second, it was an "excellent" job by all of you yesterday vs. Park in the first round conference tourney game. A lot of contributions were made and by a variety of players. I'm really, for the most part, loving your guys' collective maturity as of late.
That said, it's about to get a lot tougher for us! I think it's great that we've had a lot of success lately, and now, at the end of the season when a team is supposed to be peaking anyway, we can meet some challenges/team goals head on.
Keep it up, girls!
Schedule Update
We now play Unity Christian in our second round conference tourney match AT Unity on Monday, May 24.
The bus leaves at 3:45 PM from school that day with the JV game starting at 5 PM.
We'll meet in my room at 3 PM that day for a short team meeting. Feel free to bring HEALTHY pre-game snacks and beverages!
The bus leaves at 3:45 PM from school that day with the JV game starting at 5 PM.
We'll meet in my room at 3 PM that day for a short team meeting. Feel free to bring HEALTHY pre-game snacks and beverages!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
1-0 Allendale Win...
Ladies, as I said yesterday, I thought the effort vs. Allendale was a solid, workmanlike effort. We played an all-around steady game, but we've simply GOT to finish our offensive chances and PERFORM in those critical, clutch situations the rest of the season. The beauty of it all though is that in our two matches with Allendale this year, we did not allow a goal. Nice job!
Now it's back to conference action with a first round rematch vs. Wyoming Park tomorrow. Let's keep our mature, ambitious team attitude going, girls.
By the way, check out some newly added photos under the link to the left. Thanks, DeNeefs!
Now it's back to conference action with a first round rematch vs. Wyoming Park tomorrow. Let's keep our mature, ambitious team attitude going, girls.
By the way, check out some newly added photos under the link to the left. Thanks, DeNeefs!
Saturday, May 15, 2010
On to the next one...
Ladies, I hope you're enjoying the weekend...good weather finally!
Regarding yesterday's 4-1 win vs. Wayland, another job well done. One thing we should definitely take from the match is the fact that a team can dominate a soccer game, but all it takes is one or two brief let-downs to let a team back in it. In other words, it's got to be 100% focus for the entire match! Let's take that mentality into our 3 matches next week.
Some reminders:
1.) We'll wear white jerseys in school on Monday.
2.) We'll meet outside at 3 PM for a 4 PM home game vs. Allendale
3.) Ball girls for the varsity game, be ready!
4.) It's supposed to be low 60's and rain that day.
5.) We play AT HOME vs. Wyoming Park on Wednesday at 4 PM...Thursday is AT Freedom Baptist and the bus leaves right after school (JV only that day).
See you soon, girls! Enjoy the weekend.
Regarding yesterday's 4-1 win vs. Wayland, another job well done. One thing we should definitely take from the match is the fact that a team can dominate a soccer game, but all it takes is one or two brief let-downs to let a team back in it. In other words, it's got to be 100% focus for the entire match! Let's take that mentality into our 3 matches next week.
Some reminders:
1.) We'll wear white jerseys in school on Monday.
2.) We'll meet outside at 3 PM for a 4 PM home game vs. Allendale
3.) Ball girls for the varsity game, be ready!
4.) It's supposed to be low 60's and rain that day.
5.) We play AT HOME vs. Wyoming Park on Wednesday at 4 PM...Thursday is AT Freedom Baptist and the bus leaves right after school (JV only that day).
See you soon, girls! Enjoy the weekend.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Takin' Care of Business...
Girls, I really liked how we "handled success" yesterday with a business-like win vs. Rogers (8-0)...especially with quality contributions from a variety of players. Keep that up.
And remember, keep up with the good habits and the POSITIVE VISUALIZATION. If we do, chances are success will continue to come to you.
And remember, keep up with the good habits and the POSITIVE VISUALIZATION. If we do, chances are success will continue to come to you.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Great Summer Soccer Camp Opportunity...
...brought to the Holland area by Demarcus Beasley, US national team player.
Go to the following site for more info:
http//www.beasleynationalsoccerschool.com/
Go to the following site for more info:
http//www.beasleynationalsoccerschool.com/
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Reminders
First, check the post below regarding the previous Park game if you want.
Second, a few reminders/updates:
1.) We will wear anything Hamilton soccer-related or black jerseys in school tomorrow.
2.) The bus leaves right after school...be ready!
3.) We will still have our get-together at my house on Thursday at 7/730 P.M. Let's just plan on having each of you who are attending bring a snack, beverage, and/or dessert to pass. Sound good?
4.) Time to take care of business and HANDLE Rogers tomorrow.
See you soon!
Second, a few reminders/updates:
1.) We will wear anything Hamilton soccer-related or black jerseys in school tomorrow.
2.) The bus leaves right after school...be ready!
3.) We will still have our get-together at my house on Thursday at 7/730 P.M. Let's just plan on having each of you who are attending bring a snack, beverage, and/or dessert to pass. Sound good?
4.) Time to take care of business and HANDLE Rogers tomorrow.
See you soon!
2-0 Win vs. Wyoming Park
Ladies, it was our third win a row last night...nicely done. How do we handle a bit of SUCCESS though at this point? Handling SUCCESS in a mature, productive way is just as important as handling adversity. Do we keep battling or do we become complacent?
It'll be interesting to see how we respond vs. Rogers and Wayland in the next couple of days!
Let's keep the positive momentum going, girls.
PS. Check the "recap" link if desired.
It'll be interesting to see how we respond vs. Rogers and Wayland in the next couple of days!
Let's keep the positive momentum going, girls.
PS. Check the "recap" link if desired.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Mother's Day...
Tell your mom you love her today! And be nice!
Then, see below if you haven't already...
Then, see below if you haven't already...
Friday, May 7, 2010
Weekend Update...
Hey, girls.
First, nice work today at practice today. I know it can be a bit boring to have to sit in desks and write after a day of classes, so I appreciate the attention and participation. And the physical part of practice was well done...bravo.
Reminders:
1.) We meet on Monday at 3 P.M. in my room...bus leaves at 3:30-3:45 P.M. that day.
2.) We wear anything Hamilton soccer-related to school on Monday.
3.) Feel free to bring food and beverages to my classroom on Monday...let's make sure we follow health/nutrition pre-game principles!
4.) The weather on Monday calls for a high of 60 and partly cloudy...think colder since we play later in the day (5 PM).
Congrats to Morgan Stillson for her captain nod. I agreed with each and every one of the nominees/reasoning today. It's great that so many girls on our team are that well-thought-of!
Finally, regarding perhaps one more team get-together, the wife and I (and baby Quinn) are offering another team dinner night at our house this next Thursday evening, the 13th, if you guys are interested. Thoughts? If not, we totally understand...just thought we'd offer and give you a chance to hang out and meet the babe finally. Let me know ASAP!
Take care, girls...have a good weekend...eat and drink right...:)
First, nice work today at practice today. I know it can be a bit boring to have to sit in desks and write after a day of classes, so I appreciate the attention and participation. And the physical part of practice was well done...bravo.
Reminders:
1.) We meet on Monday at 3 P.M. in my room...bus leaves at 3:30-3:45 P.M. that day.
2.) We wear anything Hamilton soccer-related to school on Monday.
3.) Feel free to bring food and beverages to my classroom on Monday...let's make sure we follow health/nutrition pre-game principles!
4.) The weather on Monday calls for a high of 60 and partly cloudy...think colder since we play later in the day (5 PM).
Congrats to Morgan Stillson for her captain nod. I agreed with each and every one of the nominees/reasoning today. It's great that so many girls on our team are that well-thought-of!
Finally, regarding perhaps one more team get-together, the wife and I (and baby Quinn) are offering another team dinner night at our house this next Thursday evening, the 13th, if you guys are interested. Thoughts? If not, we totally understand...just thought we'd offer and give you a chance to hang out and meet the babe finally. Let me know ASAP!
Take care, girls...have a good weekend...eat and drink right...:)
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Check out...
...the new photos under the "photos" link to the left. Thanks, Rae!
Reminder: We will meet in my room after school tomorrow (Friday) at 3:00 P.M. dressed and ready to go for indoor practice.
Reminder: We will meet in my room after school tomorrow (Friday) at 3:00 P.M. dressed and ready to go for indoor practice.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Belding rout...
Girls, overall today, the 8-0 win should be viewed as a LEARNING EXPERIENCE rather than a success. Here's what I mean: just as much as we need to learn to stay positive and fearless when we are the lesser skilled team in a given game, we also need to learn how to stick to sound defensive, offensive, team, and individual principles when we are the MORE skilled team.
I thought today we were a bit sloppy and inconsistent with the latter scenario. Agreed?
Either way, we are now 5-4-1 overall, and THAT'S something to celebrate due to one of our stated team goals to the left.
See you tomorrow, girls!
I thought today we were a bit sloppy and inconsistent with the latter scenario. Agreed?
Either way, we are now 5-4-1 overall, and THAT'S something to celebrate due to one of our stated team goals to the left.
See you tomorrow, girls!
Monday, May 3, 2010
OVERACHIEVERS
You ladies should be proud of yourselves after today's win 1-0 vs. East. You certainly earned a quality victory and it was because you kept a positive attitude, displayed toughness, and worked together...a total team effort.
In addition, I hope you understand that what I said in our pre-game talk was completely sincere. I'm proud of who you guys are and you should be too. Plus, I didn't mean to scare you with next season's prospects. Just work hard, stay positive, and you should be fine!
Now, let's keep the ball rolling and beat a non-conference Belding team on Wednesday!
In addition, I hope you understand that what I said in our pre-game talk was completely sincere. I'm proud of who you guys are and you should be too. Plus, I didn't mean to scare you with next season's prospects. Just work hard, stay positive, and you should be fine!
Now, let's keep the ball rolling and beat a non-conference Belding team on Wednesday!
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Weekend Items...
Hi, girls. I hope the weekend's treating you well. Once again, girls who are going to Prom tonight, have fun and be safe! I'll be watching....:)
Reminders for Monday:
1.) We'll wear white jerseys in school.
2.) We meet dressed and ready to go at 3 PM on the game field.
3.) Ball girls for the varsity game, be ready!
4.) Always strive to maintain a POSITIVE ATTITUDE no matter the circumstances on Monday and beyond. Congrats to Jess on her captain vote! To me, it was great to hear so many girls nominated at the end of practice yesterday because that means that this trait is on display often on our team!
5.) BEAT EAST!
Take care, everyone.
Reminders for Monday:
1.) We'll wear white jerseys in school.
2.) We meet dressed and ready to go at 3 PM on the game field.
3.) Ball girls for the varsity game, be ready!
4.) Always strive to maintain a POSITIVE ATTITUDE no matter the circumstances on Monday and beyond. Congrats to Jess on her captain vote! To me, it was great to hear so many girls nominated at the end of practice yesterday because that means that this trait is on display often on our team!
5.) BEAT EAST!
Take care, everyone.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
5-0 Unity Loss...
Girls, I thought today's first half was up to our potential...the second half? Not so much...
We need to realize that we CAN hang with the upper echelon teams...and we should EXPECT to do well against them...no questions asked!
We've now got a few solid days of practice ahead before another challenging week of matches next week.
Time to re-focus!
We'll see you outside for practice tomorrow at 3 PM sharp.
We need to realize that we CAN hang with the upper echelon teams...and we should EXPECT to do well against them...no questions asked!
We've now got a few solid days of practice ahead before another challenging week of matches next week.
Time to re-focus!
We'll see you outside for practice tomorrow at 3 PM sharp.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Medical update...
Hey, girls. Thanks for the work with Coach Ayres today, once again.
My "procedure" in Detroit went fairly well today despite a few complications. I'm actually writing you from Detroit right now as I (and my still-recovering wife) am not fit to drive anywhere after the day. Soooooooo, it looks like I will be absent from school tomorrow (Wednesday) again, and i'm still up in the air for the game at Unity depending on the on-going circumstances.
Of course, I hope to be back on time!
If not though, GO GET 'EM TOMORROW!! You guys looked solid and confident overall yesterday vs. a talented West squad...keep up that momentum!
Hopefully, we're all wearing something similar to school tomorrow? Captains? Also, are we all set for a Thursday evening get-together? Please keep me updated.
BEAT UNITY!! IT'S A TEAM GOAL!
PS. Check out the game recap from yesterday down below.
My "procedure" in Detroit went fairly well today despite a few complications. I'm actually writing you from Detroit right now as I (and my still-recovering wife) am not fit to drive anywhere after the day. Soooooooo, it looks like I will be absent from school tomorrow (Wednesday) again, and i'm still up in the air for the game at Unity depending on the on-going circumstances.
Of course, I hope to be back on time!
If not though, GO GET 'EM TOMORROW!! You guys looked solid and confident overall yesterday vs. a talented West squad...keep up that momentum!
Hopefully, we're all wearing something similar to school tomorrow? Captains? Also, are we all set for a Thursday evening get-together? Please keep me updated.
BEAT UNITY!! IT'S A TEAM GOAL!
PS. Check out the game recap from yesterday down below.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
RAINY weekend update...:(
Mornin', girls.
First, check out the post below regarding the game last night as well as the "recap" link to the left.
Second, check out the newly added "photos" link to the left as well. It's got our team photo. And remember, whatever pictures you guys might want posted, just send them to me electronically or put them onto a disk for me, and i'll post them.
Third, captains, what are we thinking for a team get-together this coming week? Is Thursday evening still a possibility? Let's get this thing planned ASAP!
Finally, our theme for the upcoming week is MENTAL TOUGHNESS and all that that idea entails (composure, letting go of mistakes, playing tough through elements such as weather, fatigue, pain, etc.). We are certainly going to need MENTAL TOUGHNESS in our upcoming slate of games! We'll vote on an alternate captain before our game on Monday, so be thinking about who displays these qualities the best.
Have a good weekend, girls!
First, check out the post below regarding the game last night as well as the "recap" link to the left.
Second, check out the newly added "photos" link to the left as well. It's got our team photo. And remember, whatever pictures you guys might want posted, just send them to me electronically or put them onto a disk for me, and i'll post them.
Third, captains, what are we thinking for a team get-together this coming week? Is Thursday evening still a possibility? Let's get this thing planned ASAP!
Finally, our theme for the upcoming week is MENTAL TOUGHNESS and all that that idea entails (composure, letting go of mistakes, playing tough through elements such as weather, fatigue, pain, etc.). We are certainly going to need MENTAL TOUGHNESS in our upcoming slate of games! We'll vote on an alternate captain before our game on Monday, so be thinking about who displays these qualities the best.
Have a good weekend, girls!
Friday, April 23, 2010
Allegan WIN...
Girls, nicely done today...a good bounce-back effort after this past Wednesday. I thought the second half of today's game (despite the numerous missed chances) was one of your best efforts of the season. Way to keep pluggin' away! And like i've said before ANY goal--ugly, pretty, lucky--is a GOOD goal.
Now it's back to our conference with a big road game vs. Zeeland West on Monday!
Remember, our bus leaves at 3:45 Monday and we'll wear anything Hamilton soccer related to school that day.
Enjoy the rainy weekend!
Now it's back to our conference with a big road game vs. Zeeland West on Monday!
Remember, our bus leaves at 3:45 Monday and we'll wear anything Hamilton soccer related to school that day.
Enjoy the rainy weekend!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
H. C. Loss...
Ladies, upon further reflection on today's 4-0 loss, I still don't think we played to our potential. Never mind the "loss" part of it, I just want to see us, win or lose, truly play to our potential, back down to NO ONE, and play with confidence and the capability that I KNOW we have...EVERY TIME.
It's time to bounce back with a solid practice tomorrow and then a great game vs. Allegan on Friday....
Keep your heads up, girls!
Remember the DETAILS, because collectively as a team, we didn't today...it's got to be ALL 18 players on board...not 12 or 13, etc.
Beat Allegan!
It's time to bounce back with a solid practice tomorrow and then a great game vs. Allegan on Friday....
Keep your heads up, girls!
Remember the DETAILS, because collectively as a team, we didn't today...it's got to be ALL 18 players on board...not 12 or 13, etc.
Beat Allegan!
Game Change...
The game at Freedom Baptist previously scheduled for Friday, April 30 has now been rescheduled for Thursday, May 20 at 4 P.M. (away). We will now have practice on Friday, April 30 instead.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
We're almost back!
Yippee, huh?! :)
Seriously though, i'm looking forward to seeing you all again and getting back down to business.
I hope that you guys have enjoyed your breaks and that you had safe traveling and a lot of fun with family/friends.
As for the Robinson household, STILL no baby news...the wife is ummmmmm...a bit impatient with the ol' baby at this point...just wants it to pop out already, ya know? Anyway, we're also all recovered (kind of) from the Spartan bball debacle a while back...I know you all care. :)
Regarding soccer bizz, be prepared to meet outside by 3 PM for a hugely important practice on Monday. We need to get back into the swing of things ASAP what with games on Tuesday (home vs. Allendale) and Wednesday (at Middleville). Also, captains, hopefully we've got the warm-up cd taken care of for Tuesday? AND ball girls, be prepared for Tuesday's varsity game as well.
REMINDER: our continued theme for this week is COMMUNICATION. Be thinking about ways in which YOU can all contribute to this significant of aspect of all quality teams!
Take care!
PS. I suppose if you do NOT see me on Monday, it's due to upcoming baby news...fingers crossed.
Seriously though, i'm looking forward to seeing you all again and getting back down to business.
I hope that you guys have enjoyed your breaks and that you had safe traveling and a lot of fun with family/friends.
As for the Robinson household, STILL no baby news...the wife is ummmmmm...a bit impatient with the ol' baby at this point...just wants it to pop out already, ya know? Anyway, we're also all recovered (kind of) from the Spartan bball debacle a while back...I know you all care. :)
Regarding soccer bizz, be prepared to meet outside by 3 PM for a hugely important practice on Monday. We need to get back into the swing of things ASAP what with games on Tuesday (home vs. Allendale) and Wednesday (at Middleville). Also, captains, hopefully we've got the warm-up cd taken care of for Tuesday? AND ball girls, be prepared for Tuesday's varsity game as well.
REMINDER: our continued theme for this week is COMMUNICATION. Be thinking about ways in which YOU can all contribute to this significant of aspect of all quality teams!
Take care!
PS. I suppose if you do NOT see me on Monday, it's due to upcoming baby news...fingers crossed.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Dang it...
State! :(
The wife and I are currently in mourning after the bball loss...and still no baby!
In all seriousness, I hope you guys are enjoying your time off!
Take care, and let me know if there's anything you need from me.
The wife and I are currently in mourning after the bball loss...and still no baby!
In all seriousness, I hope you guys are enjoying your time off!
Take care, and let me know if there's anything you need from me.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
2-1 loss vs. Spring Lake...
Ladies, one thing we CANNOT do is just accept a loss like today. That's a game we had in our grasp and we let it slip through. As we move forward to equally talented teams (Unity/H.C.), we really need to keep this game in mind in terms of how to "weather the storm", stay composed, and pull out a hard-fought win in the end...no matter how ugly it gets.
That said, it was a good overall effort today and something we can build on.
Have a GREAT, SAFE break, everyone, and please continue to check this blog for updates, news, etc.
PS. Check out the "recap" link to the left at your leisure.
PPS. GO STATE!!!
That said, it was a good overall effort today and something we can build on.
Have a GREAT, SAFE break, everyone, and please continue to check this blog for updates, news, etc.
PS. Check out the "recap" link to the left at your leisure.
PPS. GO STATE!!!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
REMINDERS...
1.) The bus leaves at 3:45 P.M. tomorrow for the Spring Lake game.
2.) Snacks and drinks will be provided.
3.) We wear anything Hamilton soccer related in school.
4.) The weather calls for a windy, sunny, 70 degree day.
5.) COMMUNICATE at all times tomorrow...bus, bench, and field!
6.) Beat Spring Lake!!
See you girls soon.
2.) Snacks and drinks will be provided.
3.) We wear anything Hamilton soccer related in school.
4.) The weather calls for a windy, sunny, 70 degree day.
5.) COMMUNICATE at all times tomorrow...bus, bench, and field!
6.) Beat Spring Lake!!
See you girls soon.
Monday, March 29, 2010
1st game vs. Coop...1-0 win:
Girls, it was a solid effort all around today vs. Coopersville. We've obviously got a lot of work to do, but I was impressed with the team play and the composure we showed throughout...job well done.
As for Wednesday, I meant what I said after the game: we've definitely got our work cut out for us vs. Spring Lake. Let's build on this win and "overachieve" a bit on Weds. in order to start our Spring Break off right!
We'll see you outside for practice tomorrow at 3 PM.
PS: Check out the "recap" link down to the left for a summary of the game, stats, etc.
As for Wednesday, I meant what I said after the game: we've definitely got our work cut out for us vs. Spring Lake. Let's build on this win and "overachieve" a bit on Weds. in order to start our Spring Break off right!
We'll see you outside for practice tomorrow at 3 PM.
PS: Check out the "recap" link down to the left for a summary of the game, stats, etc.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Weekend Update
Hey, girls. I hope you're enjoying your weekend. I know you are since you're all still excited about the big MSU win last night!! Or maybe that's just me....
Anyway, a few updates/reminders are below:
1.) On Monday, we will wear BLACK jerseys in school. We will wear black socks and game shorts in the game. Be sure to have the proper cleats and official shin guards for the game!
2.) Our bus leaves promptly at 3:30 on Monday after school and NOT right after school. Coach Malefyt changed the bus schedule at the last minute since OUR game doesn't start until 5 P.M.
3.) Check out the newly updated "2010 JV Girls Roster" link below and to the left. Also, I will provide "game recaps" after each game in order to commemorate the official matches during our season. You can see that link below as well.
4.) Please provide some simple, HEALTHY snacks and drinks to share with the rest of the team for the bus ride to Coopersville on Monday. Mrs. Kooiker will provide snacks on Wednesday and Frannie will take care of beverages that day as well. Thanks ahead of time to both!
5.) IMPORTANT: please continue to look over your "set plays" diagram sheet and "player position roles" packet that I distributed to you last week in order to sufficiently prepare yourselves for our games next week! Also, continue to look over the "player evaluation" forms in order to get to know your teammates on a higher level. I may be asking some more "trivia" questions in the near future...hint hint!
That's it for now...please feel free to contact me with questions and/or concerns. It's game time on Monday! Excited? I am...let's start the season on the right note and keep in mind our TEAM GOALS and WHAT WE WANT TO STAND FOR on a daily basis.
Take care, girls!
Anyway, a few updates/reminders are below:
1.) On Monday, we will wear BLACK jerseys in school. We will wear black socks and game shorts in the game. Be sure to have the proper cleats and official shin guards for the game!
2.) Our bus leaves promptly at 3:30 on Monday after school and NOT right after school. Coach Malefyt changed the bus schedule at the last minute since OUR game doesn't start until 5 P.M.
3.) Check out the newly updated "2010 JV Girls Roster" link below and to the left. Also, I will provide "game recaps" after each game in order to commemorate the official matches during our season. You can see that link below as well.
4.) Please provide some simple, HEALTHY snacks and drinks to share with the rest of the team for the bus ride to Coopersville on Monday. Mrs. Kooiker will provide snacks on Wednesday and Frannie will take care of beverages that day as well. Thanks ahead of time to both!
5.) IMPORTANT: please continue to look over your "set plays" diagram sheet and "player position roles" packet that I distributed to you last week in order to sufficiently prepare yourselves for our games next week! Also, continue to look over the "player evaluation" forms in order to get to know your teammates on a higher level. I may be asking some more "trivia" questions in the near future...hint hint!
That's it for now...please feel free to contact me with questions and/or concerns. It's game time on Monday! Excited? I am...let's start the season on the right note and keep in mind our TEAM GOALS and WHAT WE WANT TO STAND FOR on a daily basis.
Take care, girls!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
TEAM goals, rules, and more...
Check out the updated headings to the left.
Let's represent these ideas each and every day in subtle and more obvious ways!
**Short term reminders (here ya go, Sidney!):
1.) You've got clothing orders due on Friday.
2.) Our team meeting tomorrow (Thursday) begins at 2:55 in my room...come dressed for outdoor practice.
3.) Remember, we've got the game change below.
4.) Team pics are Friday...wear white.
5.) Study your teammate evaluations and set play sheets...hint hint!
Let's represent these ideas each and every day in subtle and more obvious ways!
**Short term reminders (here ya go, Sidney!):
1.) You've got clothing orders due on Friday.
2.) Our team meeting tomorrow (Thursday) begins at 2:55 in my room...come dressed for outdoor practice.
3.) Remember, we've got the game change below.
4.) Team pics are Friday...wear white.
5.) Study your teammate evaluations and set play sheets...hint hint!
GAME CHANGE...
Our JV home game for next Wednesday, March 31 has been changed:
**We will no longer play at home vs. Kenowa Hills. Instead, the varsity will stay home to play Kenowa Hills VARSITY, and JV will travel by bus (departs at 3:45 P.M.) for an AWAY game vs. Spring Lake at 5 P.M. that same day.
Players/Parents, can we arrange away game snacks/beverages for that day as well?!
Please let me know.
**We will no longer play at home vs. Kenowa Hills. Instead, the varsity will stay home to play Kenowa Hills VARSITY, and JV will travel by bus (departs at 3:45 P.M.) for an AWAY game vs. Spring Lake at 5 P.M. that same day.
Players/Parents, can we arrange away game snacks/beverages for that day as well?!
Please let me know.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
TEAM DINNER...
Reminder:
**Team dinner at Robinson's at 7 P.M. this Thursday. Check your previous handout for address and phone number. Arrange car-pooling as needed!
Food/Beverage Responsibilities:
**Last names (alphabetically) Brunger-Grady: MAIN COURSE
**Last names (alphabetically) Klein-Lampen: BREAD OF SOME TYPE
**Last names (alphabetically) Prikasky-Schrotenboer: FRUIT AND VEGGIES
**Last names (alphabetically) Steele-Tidd: BEVERAGES
**Last names (alphabetically) Vandenbill-VandeWege: DESSERT
I will provide utensils...and the great hospitality, of course!
Lookin' forward, ladies....
**Team dinner at Robinson's at 7 P.M. this Thursday. Check your previous handout for address and phone number. Arrange car-pooling as needed!
Food/Beverage Responsibilities:
**Last names (alphabetically) Brunger-Grady: MAIN COURSE
**Last names (alphabetically) Klein-Lampen: BREAD OF SOME TYPE
**Last names (alphabetically) Prikasky-Schrotenboer: FRUIT AND VEGGIES
**Last names (alphabetically) Steele-Tidd: BEVERAGES
**Last names (alphabetically) Vandenbill-VandeWege: DESSERT
I will provide utensils...and the great hospitality, of course!
Lookin' forward, ladies....
Monday, March 22, 2010
MONDAY update...
Girls, a few things...
1.) Remember that we'll be meeting in my room at 2:55 PM tomorrow to talk about team rules, goals, and ideas that we want to stand for. Come prepared with ideas!
2.) We have our parent meeting tomorrow at 530 PM in the MS cafeteria. Come prepared with beverages to share with everyone.
3.) The team dinner at my house this Thursday at 7 PM is still on. Please communicate this with your parents and arrange rides accordingly. I'll post soon a food responsibility menu for your preparation.
4.) Our team picture time this Friday has been changed from 3:45 to 4:15...no big deal...just thought you should know.
Good, productive practice today...please remember the "positives" and the "negatives" that were mentioned from MY perspective. Let's keep improving!
See you all tomorrow...
1.) Remember that we'll be meeting in my room at 2:55 PM tomorrow to talk about team rules, goals, and ideas that we want to stand for. Come prepared with ideas!
2.) We have our parent meeting tomorrow at 530 PM in the MS cafeteria. Come prepared with beverages to share with everyone.
3.) The team dinner at my house this Thursday at 7 PM is still on. Please communicate this with your parents and arrange rides accordingly. I'll post soon a food responsibility menu for your preparation.
4.) Our team picture time this Friday has been changed from 3:45 to 4:15...no big deal...just thought you should know.
Good, productive practice today...please remember the "positives" and the "negatives" that were mentioned from MY perspective. Let's keep improving!
See you all tomorrow...
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Sunday UPDATE...
Girls, as my heart is still racing after the absolute crazy end to the MSU game, I just wanted to clarify something for tomorrow's practice.
In light of the improved weather, we will DEFINITELY practice outside. Be dressed and ready to warm up by 3 PM out near the bleachers.
Hope you had a good weekend!
Go State!
In light of the improved weather, we will DEFINITELY practice outside. Be dressed and ready to warm up by 3 PM out near the bleachers.
Hope you had a good weekend!
Go State!
Friday, March 19, 2010
First Full Week (March 22-26)...
...and then some...WITH UPDATES SINCE YESTERDAY:
First, remember that our theme for the next week is simply TOGETHERNESS; we've got to come together quickly and prepare accordingly for our early part to the season!
Monday: meet outside for practice from 3-515 P.M. (weather-permitting...stay tuned for announcements...either way, come to school with appropriate dress outdoor and indoor gear...running shoes, etc.!)...report to coaches regarding how many will attend the parent meeting the next night...remember, WE will provide beverages for Tuesday night.
Tuesday: meet in Coach Robinson's room at 2:55 for a team meeting...practice outside until 5 P.M....PARENT MEETING at 5:30 in the MS cafeteria...dinner provided.
Wednesday: meet outside for practice from 3-515 P.M.
Thursday: meet outside for practice from 3-515 P.M...team dinner at Coach Robinson's house at 7 P.M....FOOD/BEVERAGE RESPONSIBILITIES TO COME IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
Friday: meet outside for practice from 3-515 P.M....team pictures at 3:45 P.M. outside on the field.
Monday of the following week: GAME at Coopersville...bus departs ??
Tuesday: meet outside for practice from 3-515 P.M.
Wednesday: GAME (home) vs. Kenowa Hills...meet at the field dressed and ready to warm up at 3 P.M.
Thursday/Friday: OFF for Spring Break
Note: There is a possibility that I won't be in school on Monday again due to a doctor appointment, but this will NOT change the above schedule.
PS: Thanks for a great start to OUR season yesterday and for being open and honest on those surveys in my classroom...interesting responses!
PPS: Go State!
First, remember that our theme for the next week is simply TOGETHERNESS; we've got to come together quickly and prepare accordingly for our early part to the season!
Monday: meet outside for practice from 3-515 P.M. (weather-permitting...stay tuned for announcements...either way, come to school with appropriate dress outdoor and indoor gear...running shoes, etc.!)...report to coaches regarding how many will attend the parent meeting the next night...remember, WE will provide beverages for Tuesday night.
Tuesday: meet in Coach Robinson's room at 2:55 for a team meeting...practice outside until 5 P.M....PARENT MEETING at 5:30 in the MS cafeteria...dinner provided.
Wednesday: meet outside for practice from 3-515 P.M.
Thursday: meet outside for practice from 3-515 P.M...team dinner at Coach Robinson's house at 7 P.M....FOOD/BEVERAGE RESPONSIBILITIES TO COME IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
Friday: meet outside for practice from 3-515 P.M....team pictures at 3:45 P.M. outside on the field.
Monday of the following week: GAME at Coopersville...bus departs ??
Tuesday: meet outside for practice from 3-515 P.M.
Wednesday: GAME (home) vs. Kenowa Hills...meet at the field dressed and ready to warm up at 3 P.M.
Thursday/Friday: OFF for Spring Break
Note: There is a possibility that I won't be in school on Monday again due to a doctor appointment, but this will NOT change the above schedule.
PS: Thanks for a great start to OUR season yesterday and for being open and honest on those surveys in my classroom...interesting responses!
PPS: Go State!
Welcome...
...to the team, girls! I, for one, am VERY much looking forward to working with all of you this season.
Let's get this thing off to a great start!
PS. Get accustomed to checking this blog on a frequent basis for news, updates, recaps, announcements, etc.
Let's get this thing off to a great start!
PS. Get accustomed to checking this blog on a frequent basis for news, updates, recaps, announcements, etc.
Friday, March 12, 2010
IT'S HERE!
...the season, that is.
Reminder to all for this Monday, March 15:
*We will meet in Coach Malefyt's classroom at the middle school at 3 P.M.
*Be dressed and ready to go for eventual OUTDOOR practice, including ALL appropriate soccer-related equipment (shin guards, cleats, etc.) that day. FYI, as of today, the forecast for Monday calls for some sun and mid to high 50's.
*Tryouts are from Monday to Wednesday at 3-5:30 PM.
*Take care of physical and insurance issues BEFORE practice on Monday...no excuses!
We'll see you all soon! Lookin' forward...
Reminder to all for this Monday, March 15:
*We will meet in Coach Malefyt's classroom at the middle school at 3 P.M.
*Be dressed and ready to go for eventual OUTDOOR practice, including ALL appropriate soccer-related equipment (shin guards, cleats, etc.) that day. FYI, as of today, the forecast for Monday calls for some sun and mid to high 50's.
*Tryouts are from Monday to Wednesday at 3-5:30 PM.
*Take care of physical and insurance issues BEFORE practice on Monday...no excuses!
We'll see you all soon! Lookin' forward...
Thursday, February 25, 2010
UPDATES
A few things, ladies, as we wind the "off-season" down...
1.) There are no more "small-group ball sessions", BUT conditioning sessions are still on for the time being. Check with Coach Malefyt for clarification on those sessions.
2.) We officially kick off the season on Monday, March 15 at a time yet to be determined pending the weather. Be ready to go!
3.) We, as coaches, are VERY excited to meet all of you officially and get to work on what will be a very successful girls season.
Please let me know at any time if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns!
Good luck in FINAL EXAM week, girls...go get 'em.
1.) There are no more "small-group ball sessions", BUT conditioning sessions are still on for the time being. Check with Coach Malefyt for clarification on those sessions.
2.) We officially kick off the season on Monday, March 15 at a time yet to be determined pending the weather. Be ready to go!
3.) We, as coaches, are VERY excited to meet all of you officially and get to work on what will be a very successful girls season.
Please let me know at any time if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns!
Good luck in FINAL EXAM week, girls...go get 'em.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Another CANCELLATION heads-up...
Sorry for the late notice AGAIN, guys, but I won't be able to make it to tomorrow's (Thursday, Feb. 25) small-group training after school at the middle school...this time, I, myself, have a doc. appt. for a left knee that's been acting up as of late. I've been trying to change the appt. time but with no success.
So, that means whoever usually trains with me upstairs on Thursdays, do not plan on showing up.
Take care...and keep working hard during the other days!
So, that means whoever usually trains with me upstairs on Thursdays, do not plan on showing up.
Take care...and keep working hard during the other days!
Monday, February 15, 2010
Cancellation Heads-up
Sorry for the late notice, guys, but I won't be able to make it to tomorrow's (Tuesday, Feb. 16) small-group training after school at the middle school...baby doc. appointment that I want to attend.
So, that means whoever usually trains with me upstairs, do not plan on showing up.
Take care...and keep working hard during the other days!
So, that means whoever usually trains with me upstairs, do not plan on showing up.
Take care...and keep working hard during the other days!
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Training update...
Everyone, please continue to follow the small-group training schedule below until further notice. AND if you cannot make a session and know this ahead of time, contact Mr. Robinson or Malefyt so we can plug someone else in your time slot!
Good job this past week to everyone who participated. Keep it up!
Good job this past week to everyone who participated. Keep it up!
Friday, January 15, 2010
OFFICIAL small-group training schedule:
Be aware that we start with this training next Tuesday (1/19) and Thursday (1/20) on the balcony of the middle school gym. In addition, Mondays and Wednesdays are for general conditioning from 3-4 P.M. and anyone is welcome to participate.
PS: Zach Beyer, Deban Scholten, Zach Driesenga, and Shannon Blourne are "alternates", so if any of you happen to NOT be able to make a session, either see one of them or me (or both) well enough beforehand and we can fit one of them in your slot!
Tuesdays (3:00-3:30):
_________________Sarah Baker___________________________
________________Jenna Brunger____________________________
________________Joslyn Blood____________________________
____________________Carley Geurink________________________
Tuesdays (3:00-3:30):
__________________Frannie Steele (GK)__________________________
___________________Kelsey Whitcomb (GK)_________________________
________________Emily Grady____________________________
________________Sidney Grady____________________________
Tuesdays (3:30-4:00):
___________________Brittany Holyfield_________________________
_______________________Chelsea Adkins_____________________
_______________________Justin Blacklock_____________________
____________________Dylan Guillozet________________________
Tuesdays (3:30-4:00):
_____________________Travis Williams_______________________
___________________Kray Freestone_________________________
____________________Shelby Reaume________________________
____________________Josh Brigham (GK)________________________
(alternate: Zach Beyer)
Thursdays (3:00-3:30):
__________________Tyler Immink__________________________
_______________________Aaron Polet_____________________
____________________Brittany Holyfield________________________
______________________Heidi Mihm ______________________
Thursdays (3:00-3:30):
_______________________Sarah Baker_____________________
_____________________Jenna Brunger_______________________
_____________________Sidney Grady_______________________
_____________________Emily Grady_______________________
Thursdays (3:30-4:00):
___________________Shannon Blourne_________________________
___________________Chelsea Adkins_________________________
_____________________Shelby Reaume_______________________
______________________Josh Brigham (GK)______________________
PS: Zach Beyer, Deban Scholten, Zach Driesenga, and Shannon Blourne are "alternates", so if any of you happen to NOT be able to make a session, either see one of them or me (or both) well enough beforehand and we can fit one of them in your slot!
Tuesdays (3:00-3:30):
_________________Sarah Baker___________________________
________________Jenna Brunger____________________________
________________Joslyn Blood____________________________
____________________Carley Geurink________________________
Tuesdays (3:00-3:30):
__________________Frannie Steele (GK)__________________________
___________________Kelsey Whitcomb (GK)_________________________
________________Emily Grady____________________________
________________Sidney Grady____________________________
Tuesdays (3:30-4:00):
___________________Brittany Holyfield_________________________
_______________________Chelsea Adkins_____________________
_______________________Justin Blacklock_____________________
____________________Dylan Guillozet________________________
Tuesdays (3:30-4:00):
_____________________Travis Williams_______________________
___________________Kray Freestone_________________________
____________________Shelby Reaume________________________
____________________Josh Brigham (GK)________________________
(alternate: Zach Beyer)
Thursdays (3:00-3:30):
__________________Tyler Immink__________________________
_______________________Aaron Polet_____________________
____________________Brittany Holyfield________________________
______________________Heidi Mihm ______________________
Thursdays (3:00-3:30):
_______________________Sarah Baker_____________________
_____________________Jenna Brunger_______________________
_____________________Sidney Grady_______________________
_____________________Emily Grady_______________________
Thursdays (3:30-4:00):
___________________Shannon Blourne_________________________
___________________Chelsea Adkins_________________________
_____________________Shelby Reaume_______________________
______________________Josh Brigham (GK)______________________
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Training SIGN-UP
We're still looking for players who are interested in small-group training sessions.
SIGN UP on the back of Mr. Robinson's classroom door ASAP!
Remember, the weekly training schedule officially start on Monday, Jan. 18.
Take care, everyone.
SIGN UP on the back of Mr. Robinson's classroom door ASAP!
Remember, the weekly training schedule officially start on Monday, Jan. 18.
Take care, everyone.
Monday, January 4, 2010
OFFICIAL post-break training
Ok, folks. Here it is: beginning on Monday, Jan. 18, we (Coach Malefyt and Robinson) will be having the following weekly training schedule at the middle school upper balcony level until further notice...
**Mondays and Wednesdays (3-4 P.M.) = conditioning for both sexes and for any number of players
**Tuesdays and Thursdays (3-4 P.M.) = small-group training sessions (SIGN-UP SHEET GROUPS OF 4 AND TIMES IS LOCATED ON COACH ROBINSON'S DOOR...FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!)
Fridays = off
Please contact Robinson or Malefyt for any questions, concerns, etc.
Hope to see a lot of you out for training!
**Mondays and Wednesdays (3-4 P.M.) = conditioning for both sexes and for any number of players
**Tuesdays and Thursdays (3-4 P.M.) = small-group training sessions (SIGN-UP SHEET GROUPS OF 4 AND TIMES IS LOCATED ON COACH ROBINSON'S DOOR...FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!)
Fridays = off
Please contact Robinson or Malefyt for any questions, concerns, etc.
Hope to see a lot of you out for training!
Monday, December 21, 2009
After-break training...
First, I hope the holiday break is treating everyone well thus far! It was good seeing a number of you out for the 5 v. 5 soccer tournament today. Keep taking any opportunity to simply play! And have fun doing it.
Regarding training (skill work AND conditioning) for after our break, please stay tuned for a SPECIFIC announcement on this site regarding the times and places. Coach Malefyt is checking on the exact availability of the middle school upper balcony for January on, so nothing is official at this point.
Tentatively plan on the following weekly schedule though:
**Mondays and Wednesdays: conditioning at the middle school from 3 to 4 PM (for anyone interested, no matter the number of players)
**Tuesdays and Thursdays: small group skill work at the middle school from 3 to 4 PM (for sign-ups only)
**Fridays = off
More later!
Take care, everyone.
Regarding training (skill work AND conditioning) for after our break, please stay tuned for a SPECIFIC announcement on this site regarding the times and places. Coach Malefyt is checking on the exact availability of the middle school upper balcony for January on, so nothing is official at this point.
Tentatively plan on the following weekly schedule though:
**Mondays and Wednesdays: conditioning at the middle school from 3 to 4 PM (for anyone interested, no matter the number of players)
**Tuesdays and Thursdays: small group skill work at the middle school from 3 to 4 PM (for sign-ups only)
**Fridays = off
More later!
Take care, everyone.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Small-group training for next week...
...Dec. 14-18. MONDAY and THURSDAY
3:00-3:30: Sydney Grady, Joslyn Blood, Sarah Baker, Jenna Brunger
3:30-4:00: Aaron Polet, Dylan Guillozet, Chelsea Adkins, Kassi Aalderink
4:00-4:30: Emily Grady, Shelby Reaume, Tyler Immink, Deban Scholten
4:30-5:00: Niki Deneef, Carley Geurink, Dani Klein, Travis Williams (?)
We'll meet in my room. Be warmed up, stretched, and ready to hop right into skill work training!
Please see me with questions/concerns.
3:00-3:30: Sydney Grady, Joslyn Blood, Sarah Baker, Jenna Brunger
3:30-4:00: Aaron Polet, Dylan Guillozet, Chelsea Adkins, Kassi Aalderink
4:00-4:30: Emily Grady, Shelby Reaume, Tyler Immink, Deban Scholten
4:30-5:00: Niki Deneef, Carley Geurink, Dani Klein, Travis Williams (?)
We'll meet in my room. Be warmed up, stretched, and ready to hop right into skill work training!
Please see me with questions/concerns.
Friday, December 4, 2009
4-person skill training...
...for next week (Dec. 7-11)
Monday and Thursday:
*250-330 PM = Sydney Grady, Joslyn Blood, Sarah Baker, Jenna Brunger
*330-4 PM = Aaron Polet, Dylan Guillozet, Chelsea Adkins, Kassi Aalderink
*4-430 PM = Shelby Reaume, Emily Grady...??
We'll meet in the carpeted area just above the cafeteria. Have indoor wear on...and be on time! Also, the latter two groups should be warmed up, stretched, and ready to jump right into training at the scheduled times above.
See you soon!
Monday and Thursday:
*250-330 PM = Sydney Grady, Joslyn Blood, Sarah Baker, Jenna Brunger
*330-4 PM = Aaron Polet, Dylan Guillozet, Chelsea Adkins, Kassi Aalderink
*4-430 PM = Shelby Reaume, Emily Grady...??
We'll meet in the carpeted area just above the cafeteria. Have indoor wear on...and be on time! Also, the latter two groups should be warmed up, stretched, and ready to jump right into training at the scheduled times above.
See you soon!
Friday, November 13, 2009
5 v. 5 soccer tournament
Girls, don't forget to sign up soon for the holiday 5 v. 5 soccer tournament on Monday, Dec. 21 in the high school! See me for details....
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Summer TRAINING
ALL girls are WELCOME to attend boys training sessions this summer at the following weekly times:
Monday: 5-7 PM (practice soccer field)
Tuesday: 5-7 PM (practice soccer field)
Wednesday: 9-11 AM (practice soccer field)
Thursday: 5-7 PM (practice soccer field)
Friday: 9-11 AM (track/practice soccer field)
It would be a great way to stay in shape, work on your skills, play against good athletes, and IMPROVE! PLEASE FEEL FREE!
Bring plenty of water, cleats, and shinguards (running shoes on Friday as well) to each session. See you there!
Monday: 5-7 PM (practice soccer field)
Tuesday: 5-7 PM (practice soccer field)
Wednesday: 9-11 AM (practice soccer field)
Thursday: 5-7 PM (practice soccer field)
Friday: 9-11 AM (track/practice soccer field)
It would be a great way to stay in shape, work on your skills, play against good athletes, and IMPROVE! PLEASE FEEL FREE!
Bring plenty of water, cleats, and shinguards (running shoes on Friday as well) to each session. See you there!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
BANQUET...
Girls, please remember that the soccer program end-of-season banquet is this Monday (June 1) at 630 PM in the middle school cafeteria. Don't forget to bring a dessert to pass! See you there to celebrate a successful season!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
THE LAST Coach's Corner...
...after a season-ending 2-0 loss to Zeeland East. Girls, you have NOTHING to hang your heads about after the loss and the conclusion of the season. Please always keep in mind that this was the most SUCCESSFUL JV girls soccer season at Hamilton EVER. And you all are directly responsible for it. I'm not even talking simply wins and losses here (overall 7-9-2 record); i'm talking about the overall character you girls displayed all season. It was a thing of beauty to a coach, and you should all be proud of your efforts.
Now, the season is over, and it's TIME TO START IMPROVING FOR NEXT SEASON! I hope you take to heart the comments you received on your evaluations. They were all made in an attempt to make you all better players and athletes in general.
Good luck! Let me know if you need anything AT ALL! I'm always here for you girls.
Now, the season is over, and it's TIME TO START IMPROVING FOR NEXT SEASON! I hope you take to heart the comments you received on your evaluations. They were all made in an attempt to make you all better players and athletes in general.
Good luck! Let me know if you need anything AT ALL! I'm always here for you girls.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
BLOG...
Girls, thank you for being patient with the blog business this season. Please remember, this was the first year i've had it, and it was meant to increase the level of communication and offer the opportunity for you to play a role in team building. I hope you found some use in it in the end! Your comments and quotations were great for ME to see all season long.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Liz Vandenbil's QUOTATION and comment...
“No-one gets an iron-clad guarantee of success. Certainly, factors like opportunity, luck and timing are important. But the backbone of success is usually found in old-fashioned, basic concepts like hard work, determination, good planning and perseverance.”
~Mia Hamm
and I have a comment on it:
"Ladies, we know that anything can happen in a soccer game at any time. Going into a game anyone can win, no matter what the outcome is expected to be. We need to go out there and give it our all, keep those concepts of hard work, determination, planning, and perserverance, and if we do that then it doesn't matter what the outcome is. If we keep these in mind and actually do them then we went out and gave it our all and at the end of the day that's all we can do. There're some factors that can come into any game that we can't control. We've had a great season ladies! Let's finish strong and leave it all on the field Wednesday!"
~Liz
Girls, please respond to these wise words by Wednesday at 730 AM.
~Mia Hamm
and I have a comment on it:
"Ladies, we know that anything can happen in a soccer game at any time. Going into a game anyone can win, no matter what the outcome is expected to be. We need to go out there and give it our all, keep those concepts of hard work, determination, planning, and perserverance, and if we do that then it doesn't matter what the outcome is. If we keep these in mind and actually do them then we went out and gave it our all and at the end of the day that's all we can do. There're some factors that can come into any game that we can't control. We've had a great season ladies! Let's finish strong and leave it all on the field Wednesday!"
~Liz
Girls, please respond to these wise words by Wednesday at 730 AM.
Rae's Quotation...
"As a futboler you always want to test yourself against the best so try hard and never give up, run alot in games, you won`t die. Maybe sore but you wont die."
-David Beckham
Girls, please respond to these "wise" words no later than Wednesday at 730 AM.
-David Beckham
Girls, please respond to these "wise" words no later than Wednesday at 730 AM.
Coach's Corner...
...after another big loss to Holland Christian. I'm actually very glad that Brittany posted her quotation when she did, because she basically stole the words from my mouth; that is, we HAVE to believe that ANYTHING can happen in a given game of soccer...even against the "big dogs". But, you've got to go out there and DO something about it. Today, we didn't have nearly enough girls "do something about it". Let's regroup and look forward to our last game together on Wednesday...and end with an effort we can be proud of!
Brittany's Quotation...
“It's why we play the game. Anything is possible and anything can happen if you put your mind to it."
-Casey Korkus
Girls, please respond to these wise words by this Wednesday at 730 AM.
-Casey Korkus
Girls, please respond to these wise words by this Wednesday at 730 AM.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Coach's Corner...
...a couple days after the impressive 2-1 vs. Wayland. Girls, simply said: A job well done. I truly believe that was our best performance of the season...for a few key reasons: 1.) being down 1-0 at halftime and pulling out the comeback victory shows heart and mental toughness. 2.) overachieving against a "more talented" team overall points to a key characteristic of a GOOD team. 3.) we made the most of scoring chances and played a SMART game defensively, especially in the second half playing with the lead. GREAT JOB, ladies! Now, on to a rematch with H.C. VISUALIZE SUCCESS and BELIEVE IT!
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Jessica's COMMITMENT Quotation...
"Commitment:
It means sacrificing your body for the ball.
Doing your best and always trying to improve.
Never giving up and not dwelling in the past.
It's what every player needs."
-Jessica Kimber
Girls, please comment on these words by Monday at 730 AM.
It means sacrificing your body for the ball.
Doing your best and always trying to improve.
Never giving up and not dwelling in the past.
It's what every player needs."
-Jessica Kimber
Girls, please comment on these words by Monday at 730 AM.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Liz VandeWege's SACRIFICE quotation...
Its all about heart. If you're not willing to do it, and you're willing to sacrifice your body and put your body out there and do whatever the team needs, thats what it is.
~Corey Jackson
Girls, please respond to these words with your own interpretation by Monday at 730 A.M.
~Corey Jackson
Girls, please respond to these words with your own interpretation by Monday at 730 A.M.
JV Game on MONDAY, MAY 18...
...is AT Holland Christian at 4 P.M. with the varsity game to follow. The bus will leave right after school.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Coach's Corner...
...after a tough 3-2 loss to Zeeland West. Girls, we've got to be more mentally tough, especially at this time of the season...no excuses. Some of us let the opponents and referees get into our heads; some of us feel asleep at times with our marks. What does that lead to? A 3-2 loss (after 1-0 and 2-1 leads at that). Ok, enough with the negatives. There were some great performances out there today...some good possession at times which led to great goals...solid one-on-one defense for the most part, etc. Now, let's bounce back and PERFORM vs. Wayland on Friday!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
2009 JV Olympics RESULTS...
...from 1st place on down:
1st place: Team Germany (Rae/Kalina)...158 total pts.
2nd place: Team U.S.A. (Monica/Chelsea)...140 pts.
3rd place: Team Spain (Morgan/Jess)...119 pts.
4th place: Team Mexico (Brandi/Kassi)...110 pts.
5th place: Team Brazil (Liz Vandewege/Frannie)...105 pts.
6th place: Team England (Hayley/Kaitlyn)...100 pts.
7th place: Team Italy (Liz Vandenbil/Shelby)...98 pts.
8th place: Team Ireland (Emily/Brittany)...68 pts.
TEAM CAPTAINS (for Z.W.): Rae and Kalina (plus regular captains)
BALL GIRLS (for Z.W.): Emily and Brittany
Let's win tomorrow, girls!
1st place: Team Germany (Rae/Kalina)...158 total pts.
2nd place: Team U.S.A. (Monica/Chelsea)...140 pts.
3rd place: Team Spain (Morgan/Jess)...119 pts.
4th place: Team Mexico (Brandi/Kassi)...110 pts.
5th place: Team Brazil (Liz Vandewege/Frannie)...105 pts.
6th place: Team England (Hayley/Kaitlyn)...100 pts.
7th place: Team Italy (Liz Vandenbil/Shelby)...98 pts.
8th place: Team Ireland (Emily/Brittany)...68 pts.
TEAM CAPTAINS (for Z.W.): Rae and Kalina (plus regular captains)
BALL GIRLS (for Z.W.): Emily and Brittany
Let's win tomorrow, girls!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Kalina's TEAM quotation
Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success.
-Henry Ford (Michigander and founder of Ford Motor Company)
Girls, please respond to this quotation with your own interpretations and thoughts by Wednesday at 730 AM.
-Henry Ford (Michigander and founder of Ford Motor Company)
Girls, please respond to this quotation with your own interpretations and thoughts by Wednesday at 730 AM.
Brandi's TEAM quotation
“A champion is someone who does not settle for that day's practice, that day's competition, that day's performance. They are always striving to be better. They don't live in the past.”
-Briana Scurry (former U.S. Women's National Team goalkeeper and World Cup winner)
Girls, respond to this quotation with your own interpretations and thoughts by Wednesday at 730 AM.
-Briana Scurry (former U.S. Women's National Team goalkeeper and World Cup winner)
Girls, respond to this quotation with your own interpretations and thoughts by Wednesday at 730 AM.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Coach's Corner...
...the day after a humbling 5-0 defeat by Holland Christian. Girls, continue to VISUALIZE success....but in the future, BELIEVE what you're seeing and PRACTICE it often. I don't think we were all truly confident last night with the idea that we COULD and WOULD beat H.C., and it showed in our sub-par performance. It's not enough to simply visualize...we have to complete the equation and go out and compete! Remember this all for the next games!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Bowling...
Please remember to have the permission slip read, signed (by a parent) and delivered to me ASAP. Lookin' forward to it!
Morgan's VISUALIZATION quotation...
Visualize your responsibilities and your responsibilities will be successful.
-Morgan Stillson
Girls, please respond to Morgan's thoughts no later than this Friday at 730 AM.
-Morgan Stillson
Girls, please respond to Morgan's thoughts no later than this Friday at 730 AM.
Congrats...
...to Monica for her stellar physical and mental performance today at practice. She will be the honorary captain for the H.C. game tomorrow (wed.). And in a close second place, Morgan deserves recognition for her stepped-up play. Keep it up, girls!
I forgot to mention this today at practice too, girls. PLEASE take care of your bodies tonight and tomorrow on your day off in preparation for the big game. That means do as much as you can to keep a normal sleeping, eating, and drinking routine. Sleeping in too long and laying around all day will lead to a lazy, groggy performance. PREPARE YOURSELVES FOR SUCCESS AND VISUALIZE IT!
Beat H.C.
I forgot to mention this today at practice too, girls. PLEASE take care of your bodies tonight and tomorrow on your day off in preparation for the big game. That means do as much as you can to keep a normal sleeping, eating, and drinking routine. Sleeping in too long and laying around all day will lead to a lazy, groggy performance. PREPARE YOURSELVES FOR SUCCESS AND VISUALIZE IT!
Beat H.C.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Coach's Corner...
...after a record-setting 7-0 win vs. Rogers today. First, great job, girls, in setting the official bar for success at the JV girls soccer level. You are all now officially a part of first winning JV program in Hamilton's short girls soccer history. And with a great offensive effort today, the sky's the limit for the rest of the season. Be aware though that the road gets much tougher in the near future, beginning with a very good Holland Christian squad this Wednesday. So, celebrate the effort today but get ready to work even harder from here on out!
Friday, May 1, 2009
Coach's Corner...
...after a another step in the right direction: a 2-1 win vs. Kellogsville. Girls, this was one of the better efforts of the season...a job well done. The POSSESSION and COMPOSURE displayed today was impressive...and you should be proud. It's Rogers on Monday now!
Apology...
...for Emily. A rude, ignorant comment from the coach, without knowing details, needs to be addressed....again. Sorry, Em....I figured it was all in fun...the comment on the announcements, that is. I apologize...stupid me....and I felt like an idiot for the next few hours...put a damper on the good win. Forgive me...and enjoy the weekend.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Coach's Corner...
...after a bounce-back 2-0 win vs. Wyoming Park. Girls, we took a step in the right direction today. BUT, like I mentioned, we HAVE to start demanding more of ourselves at this point in the season and not "settling" for mediocrity. Let's be honest: a 2-0 win vs. that team today is "mediocrity". We need to BUILD on this win for Friday and keep demanding our TRUE BEST!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Hayley's MENTAL TOUGHNESS Quotation
"The good Lord gave you a body that can stand most anything. It's your mind you have to convince."
-Vince Lambardi
Girls, please respond to this quotation no later than Friday morning at 730 A.M.
-Vince Lambardi
Girls, please respond to this quotation no later than Friday morning at 730 A.M.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Coach's Corner...
...after a 4-0 loss to a tough Mona Shores team. Girls, I think if we played Allegan with the same overall energy that we did today, we win that game. Today, though, our effort wasn't good enough to beat a very strong Mona Shores squad. Nonetheless, playing good teams like Shores is only going to make us stronger since they play similar to how I'd like us to play. On to Wyo. Park on Wednesday! Remember, teams are measured by how they respond to "the down times".
Sunday, April 26, 2009
+/- ratings for this past week...
Check them out...and remind yourselves of all the POSITIVE things you can be striving for on a daily basis as a part of this team. Congrats, Brandi!
Saturday, April 25, 2009
New Photos...
...posted today. Check them out! Thanks again, Rae and fam. Oh, and the pink is only there for breast cancer awareness...:)
Chelsea's COMMUNICATION Quotation...
"Take advantage of every opportunity to practice your communication skills so that when important occasions arise, you will have the gift, the style, the sharpness, the clarity, and the emotions to affect other people."
-Jim Rohn
...and Chelsea's personal comment on these words:
This quote applies to our team in so many ways. When we communicate effectively in practice, we don't have to put on a show of tring to talk during games, it's just what comes naturally. When we communicate outside of practice, we learn what works, what makes other teammates respond and how efficiently we can come together. Communication is as simple as smiling at your team members in the hallways, or waving if you see them out and about. That's just something that's common courtesy and we should all practice it.
Everyone should reply to this post no later than Monday morning at 730 AM.
-Jim Rohn
...and Chelsea's personal comment on these words:
This quote applies to our team in so many ways. When we communicate effectively in practice, we don't have to put on a show of tring to talk during games, it's just what comes naturally. When we communicate outside of practice, we learn what works, what makes other teammates respond and how efficiently we can come together. Communication is as simple as smiling at your team members in the hallways, or waving if you see them out and about. That's just something that's common courtesy and we should all practice it.
Everyone should reply to this post no later than Monday morning at 730 AM.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Coach's Corner...
...after a disappointing 0-0 tie vs. Allegan. Girls, it's best we forget about today's result ASAP. Actually, let's not forget EVERYTHING: we need to keep avoiding bad habits (kick ball, jumping in, lazy effort on 50/50's, not finishing golden chances, etc.) that showed their ugly faces countless times today. Bounce back Monday! EXPECT to win...and do the things necessary to GET the win!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Coach's Corner...
...after a hard-fought 1-1 tie vs. a quality Zeeland East team. Girls, I meant what I said after the game when I stated that I want you to be proud of today's effort but that we NEED to get more GREEDY at this point and expect wins, no matter the opponent. Zeeland East was ripe for an upset today and we didn't capitalize when we could have. We need to NOT be satisfied with that. Again though, be proud...but WANT MORE! Allegan is next....
Emily's COMMUNICATION Quotation...
Cervantes: Communication Quote
"That which we are capable of feeling, we are capable of saying."
-Emily comments: "I think that this quote can be applied to our team and how we communicate. we need to make sure we communicate through the way we are feeling, but also to not let our emotions overtake our communication. good job tonight ladies!"
Girls, please respond no later than this Friday by 730 AM!
"That which we are capable of feeling, we are capable of saying."
-Emily comments: "I think that this quote can be applied to our team and how we communicate. we need to make sure we communicate through the way we are feeling, but also to not let our emotions overtake our communication. good job tonight ladies!"
Girls, please respond no later than this Friday by 730 AM!
Monday, April 20, 2009
Coach's Corner...
...following today's 4-0 loss to a talented, tough Unity squad. Girls, be proud of the overall composure and resiliency (especially Frannie and Morgan in net) you all showed today against a very good team but NEVER be satisfied with the result. We can still improve in so many areas: possession, disciplined with 1 v. 1 defense, COMMUNICATION, etc. The journey continues on Wednesday vs. Zeeland East, another very good team! Be ready.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Coach's Corner...
Girls, you should be proud of the overall effort today after a hard-fought 1-0 win. I told you before the game that we would WIN if we had 100 % concentration for the duration of the match, especially concerning lateral movement of the ball and not "jumping in". The lateral movement was MUCH improved, creating many dangerous scoring chances while going to space. The "jumping in" we can still work on a bit, but it was a pretty good effort. The result (with a few key players out and/or hobbled?)? A gutsy win. Nice job, ladies. Enjoy the weekend, but be ready for a VERY TOUGH Unity squad on Monday.
Monica's Quotation...
How you respond to the challenge in the second half will determine what
you become after the game, whether you are a winner or a loser.
-Lou Holtz
Every team member should respond to this quotation by 730 AM on Tuesday morning with her comments regarding how this quotation can be applied to the team...or one may reply to a teammate's comment.
you become after the game, whether you are a winner or a loser.
-Lou Holtz
Every team member should respond to this quotation by 730 AM on Tuesday morning with her comments regarding how this quotation can be applied to the team...or one may reply to a teammate's comment.
Practice on Tuesday, April 21
Just a heads-up, girls and parents. Practice on Tuesday will end at 4 PM due to Parent/Teacher Conferences that evening. Conferences run from 430-9 PM that night.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Coach's Corner...
...after the Zeeland West contest, a 1-0 defeat. At the beginning of the week, we highlighted the quotation "99% concentration leads to 100% failure". Although the game certainly wasn't a "failure" per say, I really think we were at that 99% level. In other words, we played pretty well and the determination was there, but a few mental lapses (missed offensive chances, jumping in on defense, etc.) cost us the game. So all in all, the concentration/focus piece is still a work in progress. Let's take care of Allendale now (again)!
Monday, April 13, 2009
Frannie's "CONCENTRATION" Quotation...
"Success in any endeavor requires single-minded attention to detail and total concentration."
-Willie Sutton
Everyone should leave at least one comment by midnight on Wednesday regarding the quotation itself and how it can be interpreted/applied to our team and/or regarding a comment by another teammate on this post. BE SPECIFIC with your point!
-Willie Sutton
Everyone should leave at least one comment by midnight on Wednesday regarding the quotation itself and how it can be interpreted/applied to our team and/or regarding a comment by another teammate on this post. BE SPECIFIC with your point!
Team night (Thursday, April 23)...
...at Kassi's (630-7 PM-ish). More details to come. Please make an effort to attend!
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Allendale (fri.) update...
...the game at Allendale this Friday, April 17 is at the MIDDLE SCHOOL soccer field and NOT the high school field.
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