FILM SUNDAY NIGHT AT 9:00 PM – VERY IMPORTANT EVERYONE IS THERE – Including all JV players. IF YOU CAN’T LET ME KNOW. We will use the google meet link.

We played some good soccer today and deserved at least a tie but some headaches remain (which will be discussed on film night) Great goal Braden – you pulled us from peril and you are a hero tonight and I toast you. Now, it remains to be said to every man who lunged for one more loose ball, ran to get back and cover and every quick pass and opportunity and hard tackle – you are heroes too and I see you. Anderson and Owen and Nolan and Ben – good minutes. Connor Noah and Kaarsen solid. Dillard was swarmed all night and still sent in some good balls and was tireless. Hetrick had a good chance and keerat and harnit did their usual good and steven was motor steven – But Braden again- chapeau!

BE AT THE GOOGLE MEET – it will determine who we are from here on out and where you will go this season.

We want to play a highly energetic and smart match with Bangor tomorrow to remove that nasty taste in our mouth from Thursday. Varsity players be ready at the fields no later than 1:30. Lineup and plan to be posted later tonight in the classroom.

Team First

Varsity: Everyone on the roster below is expected to be there, with cleats, with shin guards, with pinnies.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wqsIZR0xt75EqjmhDCZp3gT_QkRpvzCvX8KOl24cCPo/edit?usp=sharing

Junior Varsity: Be there no later than 3:00 PM.

Blue and gold / blue uniforms ALL.

For some guys, this is their last chance to beat Bangor. Always bring your best but get a good nights sleep and be ready to give your all.

Looking forward to working and getting better – overcoming setbacks like this is a life skill!

Make sure you bring your pinnies!

I mentioned this before but I must mention again – it is district policy that transportation to and from games is on the school bus. If – due to various circumstances that do arise – a parent is to transport a child either to or away from a game – you need to request permission in advance (typically it will be granted) from the principal (srattigan@wilsonareasd.org). Copy me to that email please so I have a record as well.

The following is the bus roster for Northern Lehigh. We cannot have three to a seat. If your name is not on the bus roster – you will not be traveling with the team. Please do not come with your own transportation as this requires other permissions that we do not have time for now. We did not cut any players to allow players the opportunity to be a part of the team but in doing so brings situations like this. We look forward to seeing the players who could not travel tomorrow on Friday for practice and Saturday against Bangor – a home game all can participate in.

The games are played at the high school in their stadium.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rvevyaVA3KncPLDaJP_WILkwUzNhmM6WdPYu9t7KDZk/edit?usp=sharing

Bus leaves at 2:20 PM from high school – be there and ready as soon as possible after school – we need to leave right at 2:20

Anthony Volpe – shortstop in the Yankees organization was brought up a few years ago and was recently unceremoniously sent back down to the minor leagues. He could have sulked and quit, thinking I am better than this but he didn’t – he proceeded to hit 0.500 in the minors and made such a case that he got the call up less than an hour ago back to the majors. To all the players itching for time – you will get it by practicing hard, having a great attitude, and excelling wherever you are and rest assured – your time will come to serve the team and you will be ready – mentally and physically to do it! A happy ending. See you at film tonight at 9:15 PM

Use google meet link and we will watch Salisbury Game for about 20-30 min together and look for things

Be at bus by 2:10 to leave – early dismissal for bus takers at 1:55.

Practice will be designed on better marking and shutting down our opponent AND positioning and communication.

We need this so we present our best at Northern Lehigh. Come mentally ready to be your best for the team.

Check Training Plans for grouping:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AnNDD2zInOyhCy3m5m2Y8OTFodw0e19QEcLc9HeySzE/edit?usp=sharing

2:45-4:15 PM

The J’s beat Lincoln Leadership 5-1! Great job boys.

Varsity found ourselves in a toe to toe smackdown and pulled out the win 3-2 with half the team getting a yellow card – mercy even my blessed mother would have been given a yellow card in this game. In any case, Braden is my man of the match for not only battling relentlessly and constantly in the midfield – he congratulated the other team in addition to scoring a goal and offering sage advice. Warriors – we have (as do all teams) a LOT to work on always – welcome to life. Tomorrow we look to sharpen our blades and have a nice practice!