Tough, Humble, Together

This is our motto for the season. The guys worked hard today in the heat and sun. We have a long way to go yet. We…

1. Worked on some skill with the ball – soft touch, protect, using the chest, the head

2. Worked on ball winning – an area we will need to improve.

3. Worked on our fitness in teams – I was pleased with the spirit here.

4. Are learning how to play humble and together. Complimenting instead of telling, personal responsibility, not blame. These are skills that must be practiced just like corners or pk’s. Good teams have great character.

5. Worked on some full field scrimmage – we ended 0-0 with mixed teams. Expect changes each day. Wherever you are, be YOUR best. It is all about the team.

Great stuff:

Connor and Justin were strong in the air. Andrew and Owen Miller were also strong winning the ball along with Danny. I liked the danger Harnit and Justin created on the wings and balls by Braden, Dillard, and Connor to find them. Our goalies look great.

We need to get better:

Still that urge for players to want to ref the game or coach their teammates. Stay in your lane. Encourage and compliment, don’t whinge or give orders. When you are home, send positive messages. Be upbeat. What did you do right. What did your teammates do right. What did you like that we did today. Boys to men.

NO WHINGING or BEING BOSSY CLUB Forming Tomorrow (This is a good club to be in!)

Technically, we need to pass the ball more quickly, quickly involving the whole team. Defensive and offensive positioning will be a major focus tomorrow as well.

What a great group of guys we have.

Thank you to Connor for helping cleaning up and Alex and Steve P for helping set up. I really appreciate it guys.

Tomorrow, seniors are on clean-up but of course anyone is welcome to help.

Pictures:

Christmas city had some conflicts so our pictures are now Saturday Morning – I had to make an extra practice for Saturday anyway so we could get in our Mandatory 10 practices before Kutztown next Friday.

We will go 8-10 on Saturday morning with pictures first.

Recover and Relax and good luck to our golfers. I need Anderson to have lowest score or I am doing pushups for the rest of my life.

Any concerns or good vibes, shoot mean an email or call!

Ohh…. add Hetrick to GERONIMO!!!!!