Kutztown Video Link – Watch and Analyze.

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.

Practice Notes for Monday

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!

WABS Week Ahead

  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.

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.

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.