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!

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.

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.

Expect to play tomorrow.

Meeting in my Room (RM 103) after school at 2:15 PM. Everyone at fields at 3:00 PM.

If game is rained out, we stay in RM 103 and watch some film and if we can get the gym, we practice in the gym. If not, it is a film day till 4:00 PM.

Reflect but don’t linger. Be your best you tomorrow in every way – student, teammate, person, player, athlete. That’s all we can ever ask of you.

Game Time: 5:30 PM I pushed for earlier but they would not budge on time.

Bus Leaves: 3:30 PM.

This will be good to play. In a sense, games are better preparation than practice. Get a good night sleep.

There will NOT be another JV game. Non-double rostered players have the day off. All DOUBLE ROSTERED players are required to attend. We need you!

JV plays first at 4:30 PM. Varsity follows around 6:00 PM. BUS LEAVES AT 2:30 PM

XC has meet so they will be driving up – that is big sacrifice and VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!

Line-up:

1. EVERYONE NEEDS TO PRESS THE BALL. DO NOT GIVE THE OPPONENT TIME ON THE BALL TO GET THEIR HEAD UP.
2. MOVE BALL QUICKLY – THIS IS A NO HERO BALL ZONE. WORK WHAT WE WORKED ON YESTERDAY AT PRACTICE. THROUGH BALLS ON GROUND TO GIGI. IF GIGI RECEIVES THE BALL IN FRONT OF CENTERBACKS, HE WILL BE PASSING AND RUNNING OFF THE PASS
3. WINGERS STAY WIDE IN POSSESSION BUT BE ACTIVE. LOOK TO MAKE DIAGONAL RUNS THROUGH THE BACKLINE BETWEEN THE OUTSIDE BACK AND THE CENTERBACK. DEFENSIVELY, MAKE SURE YOU TRACK BACK IF WE ARE IN LOW-MIDBLOCK.
4. BE ALERT AND NO FOULS IN THE BACK.
5. COMMUNICATE.
6. BE POSITIVE. BE SERIOUS. HAVE FUN. THOSE ARE ALL POSSIBLE AT THE SAME TIME. CARRY YOURSELVES AS MEN.
7. SMASH THEM.

GOALIE WILL BE DECIDED BASED ON AVAILABILITY. ASSUMING LEVI IS WELL, HE WILL START. I MAY USE THIS AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE LOGAN SOME MINUTES. IF LEVI IS UNDER THE WEATHER, JEFE WILL START.

I know they wanted more than a 0-0 tie. So did I. That said, they left everything on the field for the colors and our school. I am very proud of them. Every team is made of imperfect people doing their best. Their effort today was truly outstanding and I love them for it. They suffered. They were dehydrated, cramping, and banged up. They were incredible. We will talk about ways to improve but not tonight. As Nolan Browne said, find a pool that is open and jump in. Ice up, have some ice cream, and know your coach is proud of you.

Check your emails. Can’t wait for 4:00 PM!

Tomorrow is a big game. Everyone knows it. You have the ability to make a statement – at home, our home. Everything we need to win is here.

Tough – not just physically but mentally. Mature in your approach and who you play for. It is not for us .. it is for this community, your families, the blue and gold.

Humble – we are not a team of individuals or even select groups of individuals. We do not have greater thens or less thens. We ALL need to play our best soccer. Look inward not outward.

Together – we are our best when we have each other’s back. Always. Remember when I said at the beginning of the year, you get to meet the man- not when things are going well – but when you are in the thick of it. Will you point fingers or rally the troops? Moravian will know how to play, but you can play better. You will beat them to every FIRST ball, SECOND ball, THIRD ball, and make them chase the ball to kingdom come. And we will do it all together.

Everyone, read this and email me something genuine about the game tomorrow. Oh, AND WEAR YOUR BLUE AND GOLD HOME JERSEY tomorrow. Don’t hide it under a hoodie or jacket. I will do the same. I will play those committed to TEAM.

Lineup and tactics to be emailed later.