NWL Game Tactics and Analysis

Video shared via email. Everyone must watch – even if a JV not going to game today.

BTW – If you are JV and you wish to go to the game today – you may early dismiss at 1:45 PM with the rest of the guys. All double rostered players MUST come today!

Game Notes for Tomorrow

Bus Leaves at 2:00 PM

Early Dismissal at 1:45 PM

Lineup decided by commitment and preparation in warm-up. No predetermined starters.

We will likely feature in our setup used on Monday.

I want to play our best soccer of the year tomorrow! You CAN BEAT ANYONE!

TOUGH HUMBLE TOGETHER

Update and Notes 9/30

Analyzing the win:

It was a signature win for the program and a very important win for us now. It is CRITICAL that it be unpacked to see what is different about how we played compared to how we were playing. Some highlights and thoughts:

  1. Danny was very vocal in the back moving his pieces around. This gave us a lot of solidity.
  2. We won FAR MORE 1st, 2nd, and 3rd balls. We got in trouble when we didn’t. It is among the MOST IMPORTANT things we need to do and everyone was trying to do it, from Braden through the midfield to our backline.
  3. We played with an edge and a passion that had been somewhat missing in the last tough stretch. Focused, strong, passionate play is ESSENTIAL against any opponent.
  4. We played together and had each other’s back.

Never lose focus of what it takes to win. The formula NEVER changes. Personnel and shape might change to deal with what we have and what different teams bring but the formula is ALWAYS the same.

Looking Ahead:

  1. Practice today will be a recovery practice with focus on loosening the muscles and legs and refining our shape from yesterday. We will end a little earlier today – around 4:15-4:30 PM.
  2. SAME ENERGY AND FOCUS for Northwestern and we win again. You ARE AND CAN BE AN AMAZING TEAM WHEN WE DO THINGS THE WAY WE CAN DO THEM.
  3. Non-double rostered JV’s are NOT REQUIRED to attend the game with Northwestern tomorrow. We love having you and encourage you to come but it is NOT required.

Players with Injuries:

Please report to Trainer Room today at 2:15 to get treatment. Ben will be there.

Video from Game:

I am looking for a volunteer to help record games on Veo. I have tried but I am too busy with the team and my phone too old (maybe me too). If you would like to help with this, I can give you the login credentials and show you how to do it. Thanks! In the meantime I will work with our AD to try to get videos from other teams we have played including yesterday.

Here’s to the BLUE AND GOLD

Rock and Roll Gentlemen. I tip my hat to you. You were strong, you were tough, and we played as a team – each of you doing what you do best. You played as men today and when you play like this, you can beat anyone. I am a very proud coach tonight. Blue and gold forever.

Tomorrow’s Game and Notes

Our winning streak was characterized by a few things:

  1. No yellow cards – lets get back to that!
  2. Winning Individual Battles – first ball, second ball, third ball.
  3. All around balanced team effort.

If we get back to these core characteristics, we will win again. Tomorrow.

Wear Blue and Gold Jersey Tomorrow

I am excited to play tomorrow. Get excited too! Life is too short to live in the past. Look ahead at what you can do next! We have a great chance for a win tomorrow. I know you have it in you. LETS GO!!

Be at the fields NO LATER than 3:00 PM with a smile and full sized shin guards.

No Timeouts in Life!

Some highlights from senior night that will last in my memory:

  1. Jeff with some huge saves!
  2. Danny with that goal line save. Not many guys make that play. You are a competitor Danny.
  3. Dillard with that smash -a great goal and celebration
  4. Seeing Lorenzo Sigue – it had been a long time.
  5. Seeing the senior dads in their sport coats. That was a fun touch.

Tomorrow we erase the board to make some more memories against Southern Lehigh. We have been in a tough patch lately no doubt and these patches come in life for sure. When the going gets tough…dig your toes in and push harder – TOGETHER.

Game details to come later.

Senior Night

JV at field by 4:15. There is no bus transportation to the game which is at:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/PxGf7Dnk18MVRpxE6

We will warm-up in a patch of grass not being used by WYSA.

JV game at 5:00 PM.

Varsity at field no later than 6:00 PM.

Varsity game at 7:00 PM with senior night festivities prior to.

We expect a war against Palisades and we need every able bodied soul out there pumping the place up!

Game plan and tactics to be unveiled soon.

Senior night is a tough night for me. Up till now, I can pretend they never leave but this night is a reality check that the boys are only on loan and they move on from our fields. They will always have a home with us!

I can’t wait!

A JV game against Easton has been added for Senior Night

When – Saturday 9/27 @5:00 PM

Where: Williams Township Municipal Field

Who: OUR JV WABS Warriors vs Easton Red Rovers JV

Why: JV lost a game or two in scheduling and this gives them one back AND extra action on senior night.

JV Report by no later than 4:15 PM that day. Start arranging transport NOW. There is NOT a bus as of now.

Southern Lehigh Postponed

Meeting Today in RM 103 at 2:15 PM. We will watch video of last nights game and get better. We will wrap up around 3:30-4:00 PM.

Great Practice Tomorrow and a big win over Palisades on Senior Night.

TURN THE PAGE WARRIORS AND BE THE TEAM I KNOW YOU CAN BE.