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Just what we needed!

I am happy with the win and the boys worked hard in the sun for it! 6-1 is a very nice reversal from 1-2 last year and the quality of play was higher. We did much of what we have been practicing and when we didn’t, we paid the price. I am not shooting off the fireworks here because the season is long and I want the boys to focus on the next opponent and how to get better. They are always allowed to enjoy a win though and I hope they are relaxing in a hot tub somewhere!

What I loved:

Some nice movement and possession at times as exemplified in the Hetrick goal. Good soccer requires all of the instruments playing their different lines and at times today we were all in time. When we weren’t there was the hustle and toughness we demand to outwork our mistakes. They did that.

We lost Andrew today to an injury which I hope is not severe. He was working hard and creating chances so that broke my heart. Yahriel was great along with Ben and Tyam in providing relief for us there. In fact for his rising to the challenge, Yahriel is our man of the match.

I saw some unselfish play today which I love and I also saw improvement on some other things that stay in house. Great save from Logan on the PK and altogether a very nice start.

I saw some great play from Rollin’ Nolan and Connor and Kaarsen and Keerat got it done.

The “J’s” got a win as well which is always exciting too. Owen Smith and Yasser tallied.

What needs to improve:

There are positional things to work on, as are some decision making, and general speed of movement but those are for Monday – Enjoy your weekend boys. This WAS JUST WHAT WE NEEDED!

BOYS – Check those emails.

Training Recap Day 3

Getting to full strength

We have slowly been swelling our numbers as folks have gotten their paperwork in and approved. I love the participation. We have over a dozen seniors this year and the younger classes will need to carry the torch. Once you start, don’t stop. The payoff on any adventure is typically in the finishing of it – the individual days and experiences along the way may not always be easy. We make no promise of that – guys will experience setbacks – injuries, loss of playing time or a start – but how do you react to that? That helps develop character.

Developing our tactics and position profiles

As much as we try over the summer, the official season brings the first time when we have everyone together and we can see where we are. Some positions and personnel are playing their way into place. Continue to work hard every day. A soccer team is a winning one when all members are worked hard to be the BEST they can be. We are not 1 guy or 5 guys. We are 45 guys.

Love

Great teams are teams in which everyone in the group is looking out for each other. A rising tide lifts all boats and that tide is most likely to rise when everyone feels lifted up, encouraged, and strong. Players were encouraged to do more than just exist with each other and us. Relationships between teammates and coaches last lifetimes – they have for me. I am still in contact with all but my college coaches as they have retired to far off places or passed on

Picture Day

Fun to see the crew in uniform and to have uniforms for most if not all of our guys. We have a few mismatches but it is worth it to have them out there with us. Here is our pic of the day!

Attendance

We need everyone every day:

  1. If you are going to be absent for an excused reason (see team rules under the team information menu), fill out the google form online under the parent/guardian section BEFORE practice.
  2. Work is not an excused absence for missing practice. This is consistent across our athletic programs here at Wilson.