Just what we needed!

I am happy with the win and the boys worked hard in the sun for it! 6-1 is a very nice reversal from 1-2 last year and the quality of play was higher. We did much of what we have been practicing and when we didn’t, we paid the price. I am not shooting off the fireworks here because the season is long and I want the boys to focus on the next opponent and how to get better. They are always allowed to enjoy a win though and I hope they are relaxing in a hot tub somewhere!

What I loved:

Some nice movement and possession at times as exemplified in the Hetrick goal. Good soccer requires all of the instruments playing their different lines and at times today we were all in time. When we weren’t there was the hustle and toughness we demand to outwork our mistakes. They did that.

We lost Andrew today to an injury which I hope is not severe. He was working hard and creating chances so that broke my heart. Yahriel was great along with Ben and Tyam in providing relief for us there. In fact for his rising to the challenge, Yahriel is our man of the match.

I saw some unselfish play today which I love and I also saw improvement on some other things that stay in house. Great save from Logan on the PK and altogether a very nice start.

I saw some great play from Rollin’ Nolan and Connor and Kaarsen and Keerat got it done.

The “J’s” got a win as well which is always exciting too. Owen Smith and Yasser tallied.

What needs to improve:

There are positional things to work on, as are some decision making, and general speed of movement but those are for Monday – Enjoy your weekend boys. This WAS JUST WHAT WE NEEDED!

BOYS – Check those emails.

Details and Bus and Varsity Roster for Tomorrow

We wear all white uniforms tomorrow including shorts and socks. Be at high school no later than 10:05 – bus leaves at 10:15 AM from the high school. Expected return by 4:30 PM ish.

Please check the list to see if you are called up and riding the bus tomorrow. Varsity Players called up are in blue.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t9IJvD_wLG1BL-ORekH30bBf3A4n-W8nX4h_qFX7gVI/edit?usp=sharing

Film session tonight is on your own. Enjoy the football game!

I will not be holding a live meet tonight due to the opening night football game! Enjoy. I am sorry I didn’t figure that in earlier.

When you get home or if you are home, follow the link and watch:

https://fan.hudl.com/usa/pa/kutztown/organization/20547/kutztown-high-school/team/426999/boys-varsity-soccer/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0MjYxMDY4OQ%3D%3D

Watch , analyze, reflect, learn, and discuss:

https://fan.hudl.com/usa/pa/kutztown/organization/20547/kutztown-high-school/team/426999/boys-varsity-soccer/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0MjYxMDY4OQ%3D%3D

Scheduling Note

We have picked up our final regular season match. It will be home against Northern Lehigh on 9/17. The calendar has been updated.

Scheduling Notes

We have picked up a game against Salisbury on 9/8 at 4:00 PM

We will play JV first Home against Catty on 9/5 at 10:00 AM with Varsity to follow at approx 11:30-12:00

These changes are reflected in the calendar

Coach Carmona Kutztown Scouting Report is In

I have asked Coach Carmona to do his best to analyze our opponent and he did an awesome job, including finding the full game from last year. Do your HW folks and study the following:

1. Lost 3 of 4 top scorers and their GK.

2. They are scrappy and look to get looks on goal after dumping long balls in. Danny did a good job last year clearing those right away and we need to not play with it back there.

3. They weren’t crazy about possession so whether in mid-block or press, look for balls over. Our keeper must be aware and be high in your box aware of counter!

4. New GK so test him by getting shots on frame

5. #3 is quick and moves around (central and wide) – back line MUST communicate but stay compact – dont just follow him if he goes to the touchline

6. #8 good playmaker – shut him down and give no time on the ball

7. #36 is target man in box so we must be careful on set pieces (preferably not give them)

This is a team that has pride in their soccer and will look to retool for this season. Respect your opponent but we are the predator and they are the prey. We are going to attack them! GO WARRIORS!!!!! Comment here or on email you know the plan.

Clarification

We will meet in RM 103 at the HIGH SCHOOL tomorrow.

Also, thank you to players and parents who have offered to drive kids to practice. Rogan’s mom waited at the high school. Many guys and families really stepped up. Very nice.

Practice Indoor Tomorrow 8/27-Meet in RM 103 at 3:15 PM. We will practice till 4:45 PM. Bring indoor shoes for playing, stretching, running.

We are expecting storms tomorrow in the PM so we will be doing some team building and some analysis

Come mentally prepared to have a thoughtful and focused practice.

I told the boys today, we have such potential, but it can’t be coach each day bringing intensity, demands, and energy. The players must be looking inward and bringing these things every day – achieving is NOT EASY. It is HARD. Look inward and bring that focus and fire every day.