Things I love about our WABS:

Eduardo – he persevered to get eligible – navigating a new school, new country, and StudentCentral is not easy and he did it. I’m so glad he did. His defensive abilities helped JV a lot this year.

Adam – Adam was a fixture in our off-season. He is quiet and kind and a wonderful listener. He dribbles well and knows the game. He will be an important part of our future.

Rashad – Rashad kept getting better and better. I miss him now the last few practices. He would email asking how to get better – always blamed himself before others. I admire him.

Big Luke – no one is quicker to smile. Never lose that Luke. I should do it more as should the world. I was so happy to watch you score against Jim Thorpe

Barbed Wire – I subbed in for Steve for just a few minutes yesterday at practice and I was totally gassed. Steve does so much for us. He is quiet and listens and is a complete player – on the ball, off the ball, defending and attacking.

Killer B – Braden has 14 goals on the season and a lot of assists. He has a wonderful touch on the ball and wins a lot of balls back for us. He is tireless and passionate. In addition to that, he works really hard on his academics and last year – had the best GPA on the team. These are all things to respect. He also ALWAYS chases the ball when his misses a shot.

Roll The Bleice – Good natured by nature, Andrew is the guy who says “I’ll play wherever you need me”. He has had some truly outstanding games – Moravian and Southern Lehigh – it seems like the better the opponent, the stronger he plays. I have fun talking to him in study hall. His corner kicks are top notch.

Still looking for pics of Big Luke, Rashad, and Eduardo. If anyone finds some, send them to me!

1. We will not hold a formal practice this weekend. Families have booked activities and events and the athletes need to rest as well. I am also booked away tomorrow. There is still a possibility I will hold a voluntary tune up Sunday night – and if I do, I will post here.
2. The bus leaves at 5:45 PM Monday evening for our game. We are the visiting team so we will wear whites.
3. I mentioned in practice the last few days for the boys to be kind to each other – to focus on bettering themselves and not others – something I want to model myself. I want to encourage them all to reach out to any player they may have been critical of and offer praise and grace. In the end, we are here together to enjoy each other, to trust and lean on each other. I’ll be reaching out to players over the weekend as well. This team can do special things!

We will play Southern Lehigh at Salisbury at 7:30 PM Monday night. I will update later with bus times. Can’t wait.

League playoffs start Monday and we are likely to face Moravian Academy. That is likely – not for sure at this time. When I get Opponent, Time, and Place – I will post.

1. You may join us to practice during our playoff run – regular practice time and location.

2. We will have an end of the year banquet along with Varsity with awards and a recap of the season. Date and time to be determined but think early November.

3. Uniforms will be collected along with Varsity. Do not lose them in the meantime.

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We want to conduct ourselves with dignity and honor and commitment. We want to treat others the same. These are hallmarks of what we want Wilson Area Soccer to be.

I am very pleased and proud for our JV’s. They did a tremendous job all season. Logan played with a recently dislocated finger. Levi was up and down the field, Nolan Lutz scored, Liam scored, along with Kaarsen and Tyam and others. They were enjoying themselves. We welcome any and all of you to continue to practice with us. You are a good influence. If you continue to practice with us, I will roster you on varsity. I hope you do.

Thoughts on Varsity I will share with the team tomorrow. In the meantime, I will kiss my kids goodnight and remember that soccer is just a game and who we are and how we are matters more than anything. You are all important to me, foremost as people, secondarily as soccer players. Do your homework, be kind to your teammates and your family. These are treasures. See you tomorrow at 3:00 PM at WAIS.

I talked to the AD this morning and we are EXPECTING TO PLAY! Prepare yourselves mentally. I am excited to play and know you guys will bring your best, most energetic soccer today.

LETS GO!!!!!! Be at field NO LATER than 3:10 PM.

JV game follows Varsity.

Monster game. Bring passion and love for your teammates. We are one family. Whether you start or not, whether you get minutes or not, it is ALL about the team. I believe in you. Play like I know you can, and you win.

Be at the fields NO later than 3:10 PM.

WEAR home jerseys tomorrow to SCHOOL.

After the J’s play, head over to watch the Girls at Notre Dame. They have had a wonderful season and would love to have you on the sidelines winding them up. If they win they earn districts AND leagues. Let’s go WABS and WAGS!!!!

JV has put together a nice season! Another tie against SL shows their win last week was well earned. McNally volleyed one home today and they finished 1-1.

Tomorrow we hold a no-nonsense practice out at the intermediate school from 3-4:30 pm. Bring your best.

All JV and Double Rostered Players (except lucas parada) – report by no later than 3:15 PM to warm-up and play. The game is at 4:00 and will finish by 5:15 PM or so.

*Lucas Parada will be playing JV but will be needed until roughly 3:30 with me.

Varsity Players will practice tomorrow in focused groups.

2:15-2:45 PM – RM 103 with Coach Stewart

Jeff, Nolan, Andrew, Keerat, Noah, Connor, Owen Miller

3:00-3:45 PM – Practice Field with Coach Calderon

Levi, Gigi, Braden, Dillard, Hetrick, Steven, Danny, and Harnit

3:00-3:45 PM–Baseball Outfield with Coach Stewart

Jeff, Nolan, Andrew, Keerat, Noah, Connor, Owen Miller, Lucas Parada

4:00-4:30 PM-RM 103 with Coach Stewart

Gigi, Braden, Dillard, Hetrick, Steven, Danny, and Harnit

*Any transportation issues, please let me know.

*JV and Double Rostered – we are home tomorrow so wear blue.