A beautiful day yesterday to train and play. We did some agility and fitness training and some 6 v 4 keep away followed by full field which ended in a draw. Owen Smith was highlighted for his strong performance today. I continued to see some dynamic play with through balls in the channel (in contrast to bombs to the corner). Younger players are learning the game and we are honing in on how best to use the considerable talent we have.

Work hard to be your best. Work on the touches, the positioning, the individual ball work and the fitness to be ready and at your best for the season. Big Luke heads to the DR for awhile and we will miss you!

Player led trainings next week – more to come in a future post.

Please check you email for a volunteer opportunity with Williams Twsp.

As for the USMNT – although I might say no worries they were through anyway – it is never good to lose. Never let up – not for a second. Bosnia next. Enjoy the WC!

Be on time – we start at 7:30 AM! Be a bit early so you are ready to go when I blow the whistle at 7:30 AM

We warmed up and went full field.

The good:

1. Some excellent combinations and patterns of play at times in the scrimmage. Quick decisions. Less dribble. Blue in particular today was sending excellent through balls targeting the center of the defense and the channels between back line.
2. Goals by Rashad, Big Luke, and finally Ethan lifted the heart.

The needs to be better:

1. Attendance and being on time. I love that fact that players are playing on their own. Make sure you make our sessions as well. Doing things TOGETHER is enormously important to a team. As for being on time – 7:30 means be there by 7:20 so you are ready to go at 7:30. Great teams do not have players trickle in – even to voluntary workouts.
2. Be hard on yourself and not others – when you are perfect, then look to another perhaps but not before.
3. Once you get to the end line – cut the ball back to top of 18 for shot. Blue did it (Ben Taube) and got a goal (Rashad). It sure beats a no angle shot or push to the keeper.

See you Thursday!

Looking forward to a FUN week of action on the fields!

Tuesday and Thursday 7:30-9:00 AM at WAIS. Be on time please so we can go right at 7:30. Courtesy of kings.

A few guys I want to see who I haven’t seen in awhile (along with everyone else of course):

Kareem Amin

Yasser

Anthony Hernandez

Angel

Aidan Suarez

And some others I can not think of at the moment. Reach out and see if you can get them here. We always want to be a welcoming, inclusive, and friendly family!

Good news first:

1. We had a load of boys today despite the day change. That’s great commitment. We are getting closer to seeing where we can use players this season – new and old.
2. Ben Taube and Yahriel were noted as practice players of the day. Here they are!

3. Our winners on the day:

The tough news:

1. Injuries are a tough part of the game. Dillard will be getting looked at and let’s pray he gets better as fast as possible. Reach out and encourage
2. We have growing to do before the season in character, in skill, and in fitness. Every drill you do, do it to the BEST of your ability and with heart. NEVER critique and grumble – channel that into better performance and encouragement. Train hard, run hard, drill hard. Be your best.

We will train tomorrow to make up for today 7:30-9:00 AM at WAIS. Weather should be perfect! See you there!

Due to possible T-Storms, we are canceling training this morning. PLEASE SPREAD the news.

30! The magic 30. We hit our goal – now we increase our goal to 32 for next time. We worked on some combinations and shots and gave our goalies some live work. We also had some small field action before going full field. Noah Quick has the only goal of the day although there were some nice moments interwoven with a rather ordinary scrimmage. Braden with a long ball to Hetrick and a fine touch was one of those moments. It was nice to have some first timers with us (Ish and Juan) and some first time long timers in Alex, Tyam, and Anderson.

Work HARD on your own. Get out, run, lift, work with the ball – every day to be your best.

See you Thursday and look out for an incoming Edpuzzle or two!

Training tomorrow (Tuesday) and Thursday 7:30-9:00 AM. Come and bring a friend. Help each other out with carpooling. I think James Gaudet (and maybe others) needs a lift!

Training plans are available online on the website

Black 3rd kits were ordered by me and will be in this week BUT will not be handed out until season start.

Shout out to Braden, Andrew, and Asher who trained on the weekend and communicated that. Thanks guys and great example!

TRAIN, TRAIN, TRAIN on your own. Use drills posted on the website under individual training. Be YOUR best for the team.