1. Decide now if you are desiring to play with us this season. First though, know what that means. Do not start and stop on us when things get tough or you are not getting playing time or if we struggle. Commitment is thick and thin, I’ve got your back kind of stuff. Sports bring us together because we face a common enemy – the mission! What does this look like:

a. Present every day – practice or game (unless excused absence)

b. Physical/Registration done on time and players are ready to perform on August 17th

c. Players have worked hard to be in their best possible shape for their team.

d. Players have a growth mentality to earn starts and playing time. We have an open mind about our players and if you want to impress us – you can but we make no promises of starts or playing time. EARN IT! <– life lesson

e. Attack the mission with positivity, kindness, and humility.

2. I love all the guys – whether I saw you once this summer or 15 times. I hope you all come out – not for me – but for you. Memories you will get from playing are priceless. So, throw your hat in the ring, make your choices, get those physicals done, and get ready to make history starting August 17.

1. 7 Attendees this morning for captains practice! Connor, Braden, Dillard, Rogan, Yahriel, Jose, Ben Taube, and Stevie B. Great job being there boys. Thank you for leading this Braden.

2. Men who still need to register:

Tyam

Adam

James D (should be in on wednesday)

Ethan (active work on getting him cleared)

Juan

Rogan

Jeremiah B

Naseem

If you know these fellows, CALL THEM. TEXT THEM. HELP THEM. HAVE THEM CALL ME. I am calling and texting and doing all I can. Please direct them to THIS WEBSITE (Parent/Guardian) tab. We have only a few days left.

3. Check back here daily for information and instructions.

Make sure you make the effort to go and have some fun playing. I will ask Connor, Braden, and Dillard for a list as to who was there 🙂 It is still voluntary but if you are around – make every effort to be there – no one likes to set the alarm and wake up only to find a game of 3 v 3.

I have created a list and posted in the “Team Information” section of the website for anyone to check anytime.

1. All returning players have/will receive a third kit puma jersey, shorts and socks to match. These are for them to keep for memories and for us to wear as a “third” kit option. Take care of them and do not lose them. They cannot be easily reordered. New players or players who have not had their physical done will receive them once we are assured that they are with us to stay! The boys who have them have earned them.

2. I have contacted our AD about moving our scrimmage scheduled for 8/22 to the following week so players who signed up for SAT can take it. We have also contacted him early in the summer regarding moving games that currently conflict with XC to other dates and times. I will announce those changes when I know them.

3. Currently we have 15 games on our schedule and I have been told we are adding some independent non-league teams. Again, I will post when I know.

4. Pictures are scheduled right now for 8/18 at 8:30 AM at WAIS. I have requested that the time be adjusted closer to our starting practice time of 10:30. I will post here if that is the case.

5. Thank you to all the players and parents for transporting and coming to the summer (And spring) workouts. It is always a blessing to see and work with the boys. Is there any better job?

Awesome job Nolan. You will get a trophy and a piece of merch. Great job committing to the team to be present as often as possible. A bunch of guys were close to him but he earns the prize!

Hot and Muggy! A good day on the field though with some long ball practice and then full field. Lots of goals for both sides which highlights some good but also exposes that we are not match fit and too loose with the ball.

The camera made its debut and I will post a video soon of that footage. It works!

If I had to make a starting Lineup from what I saw today, this is what it would look like with all the usual disclaimers (just based on guys there today and have to shake things around to make all the puzzle pieces fit.

Super subs: Piranha, Agent Smith, Bermuda Shorts, Jay D, and Ish (super subs could be inserted into this line-up interchangeably with some folks and their exclusion is the result only of 11 spots limits)

WE MUST FOCUS ON QUALITY PASSES AND TOUCHES AND FITNESS. THESE ARE FUNDAMENTAL. TRAIN TOMORROW AND THE NEXT DAY AND THE NEXT DAY. GET FIT, WORK WITH A BALL. BE YOUR BEST FOR THE TEAM.

Still Need Registration:

Adam

Naseem

Jeremiah B.

Ethan

Rogan

Juan

Jose

James D

Tyam