Food for Thought...

On the brink of Spring Break, I leave you girls with some "words of the wise" (a.k.a. thoughts from my dad that he sent me recently from afar). We can all certainly apply this to so many aspects of our lives, not just on the soccer field. Here goes:

A SHORT COURSE IN HUMAN RELATIONS

The six most important words: I admit that I was wrong.

The five most important words: You did a great job.

The four most important words: What do you think?

The three most important words: Could you please.......

The two most important words: Thank you.

The most important word: We

The least important word: I

Self-Control

Control yourself in everything you do: emotions, communication, nutrition, preparation, fitness, academics, etc. Find a "relaxed readiness" at all times, no matter the situation. YOU are the only one who has control of you; what an EMPOWERING idea!

Coach's Corner...

Girls, we should be PROUD of our second half effort today and a bit disappointed in the way we started the game, especially considering our success this past weekend...we seemed very flat. Nonetheless, it's positive that we ended on a good note. For me, Shelby Reaume was a standout today in that she easily had the most touches in the game (perhaps due to her ACTIVITY throughout the game?), won a TON of loose balls, and scored a nice goal! She can certainly be a "model" of self-control and positive play for all of us as we move forward.

Kaitlyn's "Self-Control" Quotation...

To enjoy freedom we have to control ourselves.
-Virginia Woolf

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.

GO STATE!

We're goin' to the Final Four, baby! :)

Practice on Monday...

...girls, please meet in my room by 3 PM tomorrow (Monday) for the beginning of practice. Also, please be prepared for indoor (flat shoes, etc.) AND outdoor practice, weather permitting.

Coach's Corner...

...2009 Coopersville Invitational CHAMPS! GREAT job of true teamwork and hard work today, girls! Especially impressive is that we didn't even allow a goal today...2-0, 2-0...a great TEAM effort. Check out the "JV results link" to get a recap of both games. Way to go, Hawks, and keep up the good work! Next is Middleville on Tuesday....let's not let up!

Kassi's "Team Cohesion" Quotation...

"As a team, we accomplish the impossible because no one cares who gets the credit."
-Author Unknown

Everyone should leave at least one comment by midnight on Sunday 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.

Check out...

...an updated photo by clicking on the "JV girls photos" link on the sidebar of this blog. Thanks, Raelyn, for the pic!

Tournament Uniforms...

Girls, please remember to bring BOTH uniforms this sat., march 28. We will wear GOLD for the first game, and the second game depends on the outcome of the first game.

Congrats...

...to our recent rotating team captain for the tournament this Saturday, Jessica Kimber. She's deserving for being FEARLESS as of late and for being ACCOUNTABLE and RESPONSIBLE for her grades. Keep up the good work, Jessica!

CHAIN.....

C...Coming together with
H...Hard work will let you
A...Achieve the
I...Impossible if you
N...Never give up

Team cohesion is key! Let's get to the "performing" step of the team cycle ASAP, girls!

Coach's Corner...

...after today's result. Girls, stay confident and together! A 2-1 loss isn't something to be ashamed of...even if we deserved a better fate. The first match of the season can always lead to some rocky circumstances, and i'm proud for the most part of your positive spirit and hard work throughout.

A few highlights for me: Raelyn's ability to create chances on O (maybe be a little more selfish around the net, Rae!)...Jessica's hard-nosed, no-nonsense play...Brandi's "garbage goal" after Kaitlyn's effort to keep the initial play alive...and both Lizs' support and encouragement of the team, especially from the sideline.

We've still got MUCH work to do though, girls. Be ready to get back to work tomorrow for practice!

Shelby's "Team Cohesion" Quotation

Coming together is a beginning
Keeping together is progress
Working together is success.
-Henry Ford


Everyone should leave at least one comment by midnight on Wedneseday 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.

Hamilton Summer Soccer Camp CONFIRMATION

We have finalized the date...the week of July 20-24, 2009 for our annual Hamilton Summer Soccer Camp for boys and girls grades 1-12 (as of next school year). Please feel free to stop by and pick up a camp registration form from either the high school (Mr. Robinson or main office) or the middle school (Mr. Malefyt or main office). The due date for camp registration is June 20, 2009. We hope to see you all there for a great week of soccer!

Bus departure on Sat., March 28...

...is 1:15 PM at the high school. Be there NO LATER than 1 PM, and remember that we have no bus for the ride home. Please make arrangements accordingly!

JV game schedule change...

...for our game on April 27 vs. Bryon Center. That game has been canceled and instead replaced with a game at 4 PM vs. Mona Shores to be played at Grand Rapids Union. Further details to come...

Monday...school/practice.

Girls, don't be alarmed if you don't see me in school on Monday...planned absence. Kalina, if you need to borrow a jersey (like we talked about), just go to my room, look under the long table/shelf towards the back corner of the room, and take any gold jersey out of that gray bin that you want for school on Tuesday. Just be sure to return it!

We'll meet for practice OUTSIDE at 3 PM...VERY important practice since it's our last practice before our first game. We'll run through our official game warm-up and (among other things) scrimmage with girls in predicted game positions. Make sure you look over our "set play" sheet that was handed out on Friday!

See you soon, girls. Enjoy the weekend...GO STATE!

Quad Tourney at Coopersville...

...is on Saturday, March 28. We will play our first game at 2:50 PM vs. Kenowa Hills. If we win, we play at 5:10 PM in the championship match. If we lose, we play at 4 PM in the 3rd place match. Please see the tourney bracket for further details. Players will ride the bus to Coopersville but will NOT have bus transportation home that day. Please make driving arrangements accordingly.

JV Team Pictures...

...are on Friday, March 20 at 3:45 PM (outside). Please bring your picture order forms, $$, and full home uniforms (gold, black, black).