1. When I came out to the fields the goals had already been moved
2. We had 41 boys today – we were missing a few still but a good day.
3. The coaches planned excellent work for the boys and they attacked it with maturity
4. When we move the ball quickly – we look really good
5. We have some depth because guys have grown and worked to get better – it shows and I notice
6. It was hot but complaining was at a minimum

I will continue to push themes of team into this Thursday’s match. All instruments playing their part. Tomorrow will be a critical practice leading into the match. Bring your brains and humility tomorrow boys.

The Hudl video for Saucon from a game last year between them and Catty is below. Check it out to look for tendencies. Our scouting report will be up soon.

https://fan.hudl.com/usa/pa/catasauqua/organization/16126/catasauqua-high-school/team/293412/boys-varsity-soccer/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0MjYwMTUxMQ%3D%3D

Each week we have the blessing to honor an athlete of the program. For this week, we have selected Andrew “Roll the” Bleice. He is our spirit guide in the huddle, plays hard, works hard, and is enthusiastic about the game and our program and what we are trying to do. He was at practice yesterday despite his battlefield injury encouraging and helping. Thank you Andrew!

When: 10/8 @ 7:00 PM

Where: Williams Twsp Fields

Opponent: Pen Argyl

Needs:

1. We need a parent/guardian to take lead on getting banners/planning decorations etc for the boys. Please let me know if you would like to volunteer for this!
2. We need a parent/guardian to take lead on food/snacks for the evening. Please let me know if you are interested
3. All expenses can/will be reimbursed through the WABS account- save receipt

Other:

The JV game will likely move to 5:30 PM but I need to confirm.

We have loads of seniors so this will be a splash of a night!

We have 45 guys rostered with us which is awesome. We have 45 guys rostered with us which presents some challenges such as keeping everyone engaged, learning, and focused. As a coach I am adjusting to the numbers – sometimes successfully – sometimes less so. Everyday I ask the boys to think of ways they can be better and faster and smarter. I want to do the same and model it. Tomorrow we will practice differently:

1. Warm-ups with Captains – together or on your own. Captains will report to me who is missing or late

Capitao Benevides: Parada, Harnit, Steven, Tyam, Yasser, Juan, Ish

Capo Millen: Noah Quick, Jeremiah Bermudiaz, Jayden, Nolan Browne, Caswell, Owen Smith

Capitaine Jones: Yahriel, Big Luke, Andrew, Anderson, Gaudet, Lutz, Brycen

Dulzshang Taube: Walsh, Rashad, Adam, Cromwell, Naseem, Justin Balseca, Jose

Kaptan Hetrick: Keerat, Kaarsen, Alex, Jeremiah G, Danishek, Kareem

2. Separate into technical drills with squads below. Bring the required pinnie – if I did not get you one today, I will tomorrow,

Coach Ale will Host Gold Tomorrow. Wear gold pinnies:

Braden, Steve, Harnit, Keerat, Ben , Jeremiah B, Noah, Nolan B., Jayden, Yahriel, Parada, Tyam, Big Luke, Hetrick, Smith, Anderson, Dillard, James Gaudet, Yasser (get a gold from me tomorrow), Kaarsen, Walsh, Ish

Coach Carmona will Host Blue Tomorrow. Wear blue pinnies:

James D, Alex K (captain), Naseem, Kareem, Cromwell, Jeremiah G, Brycen, Jose, Caswell, Rashad, Adam

3. The focus will be on teamwork, quality and ball skills, PASSION, and later positioning.

Goalies will spend time with Coach Ale during warm-ups, work on goal kicks and cross catching and later get integrated into drills.

https://fan.hudl.com/usa/pa/kutztown/organization/20547/kutztown-high-school/team/426999/boys-varsity-soccer/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0NDI5MDM0OQ%3D%3D

Some thoughts:

1. You really see Braden’s involvement throughout watching the video
2. Keerat had some slick moves on the sideline
3. Apart from some moments – the backline had a strong defensive game
4. Some very nice passing and movement at times
5. I really liked the team celebration after each goal – thats a family. Same with Logan’s save. Reset quickly though – they took it quickly!

Get ready for a good practice tomorrow. Andrew – no activity until you have seen trainer. See Ben or Brandon over at WAIS. They will be expecting you.

Bring your pinnies!

Oh…the shorts and socks for the 3rd kit arrive tomorrow!!!!!!! Goalies – don’t worry- I am working on those jerseys as we speak.

You must bring assigned practice pinnies with you – both blue and gold. Some were donated to help out with the warm-up Saturday however most of you have yours. You are responsible for washing and bringing them each day.

Those who get there early, it would be awesome if you could begin moving the goals to their long field positions as we have been doing. Thank you!

1. There is an activities bus that will take the boys from the High School right after school to the Chrinergy Fields and then back. The bus will leave the HS at 2:10 (right after school so change really fast) and leave to bring the students back around 4:15 to the HS from the fields. The bus will be right in front on the high school
2. Schedule:

Monday: Practice – Chrinergy Fields (2:45-4:15 PM)

Tuesday: Practice – Chrinergy Fields (2:45-4:15 PM)

Wednesday Practice – Chrinergy Fields (2:45-4:15 PM)

Thursday Match @ Saucon Valley High School (2100 Polk Valley Rd, Hellertown, PA 18055)

Bus Departs at 2:20 from High School

Varsity at 4:00 PM JV Follows at 5:30 PM

Friday – No Practice

Saturday Match Home Catasaqua (Wilson Area Intermediate School)

JV plays first at 10:00 AM

Varsity follows around 11:30-12:00

* A reminder for away games. The district policy is that students ride the bus there and back. If a parent would like to drop off or pick up from an away game – you must email the principal (srattigan@wilsonareasd.org) and copy me on it 24 hours before the event.