First of all, I apologize about the game time screw-up. That was entirely my fault. I wrote the wrong time on the calendar and didn't bother to check it. Luckily we had 13 players before the game started but I think it hurt us to not have time to warm up and get settled before we played.
It's about time our boys learned that we are no longer playing non-contact U-8 soccer. This last game should have drilled it into their heads. They were pushed around by the other team and let them do it. I was screaming at them to hit back but only Jake responded. Next year will be full contact. We had better start getting used to it.
The boys need to learn that we have more weapons than just our feet and heads. They need to use their shoulders, their hips, their elbows and their knees as well. The last thing I want to hear are comments like this: "That number 3 was such a jerk. He kicked me and then fell down pretending I fouled him." We need to get our revenge on the field, not whine about it after.
You need to set an impression on the field. The other players need to be intimidated by you, not the other way around. Establish an area around you by using your hips, your shoulders and your elbows. The referees will call you if you reach out with your hands and push or pull them but most else goes.
The amount the referee will call is up to him. Just as a baseball umpire sets the strike zone and the pitchers need to adjust to him, so the referee sets the amount of pushing and shoving he will allow. You need to keep pushing the envelope until he calls the foul and then you know the limits. Pull back a notch and keep pushing at that level.
Also, if someone fouls you and the referee doesn't notice, get him back. Maybe not right away if it means you'll be caught by the ref. That way, your opponent wins. Revenge is a dish best served cold. Find a moment when the ref isn't looking and pay him back. Let him know that you won't be intimidated by anyone. He will respect you for it.
Enough said. Let's play hard tomorrow and finish the season with a win. Then come to my house for a party brunch. Bring your swimsuit.
Here's where I'll post the most important items, like practice cancelled due to weather etc. Look here first, then the calendar. Big items of the week: Last game 8:30 AM Sunday June 10th at Barbour Pond. See you on the field by 8:00 AM. Wear blue, bring white. Come to Bruce and Kathy's after the last game with swimsuits.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Last two games and party
The last two games are scheduled for this weekend. Let's enjoy them and shoot for second place.
A win and a tie will guarantee this.
After the last game, come to Bruce and Kathy's house at 41 Coventry Road for a party. The pool is open so have the boys bring their swimsuits.
We'll celebrate the season, award a prize to the top practice attendees and have some fun. Bring something to snack on, we'll provide the drinks so that they stay cold.
Meanwhile, here are some pictures from last week's game taken by Wilmer:
A win and a tie will guarantee this.
After the last game, come to Bruce and Kathy's house at 41 Coventry Road for a party. The pool is open so have the boys bring their swimsuits.
We'll celebrate the season, award a prize to the top practice attendees and have some fun. Bring something to snack on, we'll provide the drinks so that they stay cold.
Meanwhile, here are some pictures from last week's game taken by Wilmer:
Monday, June 4, 2012
Standings
After today's loss, we cannot win the flight because Clarkston won, making their point score unreachable by us. We also cannot finish lower than fourth place because no-one below fourth place can catch our point score.
What we need to do if we want to finish in second place is either win both our last two or finish with a win and a tie. Tying both drops us to fourth place. So does a win and a loss if we lose to Arsenal.
So our destiny is in our hands again, this time for second place. Let's have everyone show up, play tough and win these last two!
What we need to do if we want to finish in second place is either win both our last two or finish with a win and a tie. Tying both drops us to fourth place. So does a win and a loss if we lose to Arsenal.
So our destiny is in our hands again, this time for second place. Let's have everyone show up, play tough and win these last two!
| Current Standings | |||||||
| Team | Played | Win | Loss | Drawn | Points | GF | GA |
| Stingrays-B12A-Clarkson | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 29 | 10 |
| CougarUtd-B12A-Spina | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 16 | 8 |
| Arsenal-B12A-Mastowski | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 23 | 11 |
| WayneSC-B12A-Fieggen | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 9 |
| NoRockland-B12A-Konicoff | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 20 | 19 |
| Ajax-B12A-Bucci | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 16 | 21 |
| Hotspur-B12A-Neeson | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 15 | 17 |
| Montclair-B12A-Deutsch | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 15 |
| RYSA-B12A-Nativo | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 20 |
| Ironbound-B12A-Gigante | 9 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 32 |
| Win Both Games | |||||||
| Team | Played | Win | Loss | Drawn | Points | GF | GA |
| Stingrays-B12A-Clarkson | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 29 | 10 |
| WayneSC-B12A-Fieggen | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 15 | 9 |
| CougarUtd-B12A-Spina | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 16 | 8 |
| Arsenal-B12A-Mastowski | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 23 | 11 |
| Win one, tie one | |||||||
| Team | Played | Win | Loss | Drawn | Points | GF | GA |
| Stingrays-B12A-Clarkson | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 29 | 10 |
| WayneSC-B12A-Fieggen | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 15 | 9 |
| CougarUtd-B12A-Spina | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 16 | 8 |
| Arsenal-B12A-Mastowski | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 23 | 11 |
| Tie Both | |||||||
| Team | Played | Win | Loss | Drawn | Points | GF | GA |
| Stingrays-B12A-Clarkson | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 29 | 10 |
| CougarUtd-B12A-Spina | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 16 | 8 |
| Arsenal-B12A-Mastowski | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 23 | 11 |
| WayneSC-B12A-Fieggen | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 9 |
| Win one, lose one | |||||||
| Team | Played | Win | Loss | Drawn | Points | GF | GA |
| Stingrays-B12A-Clarkson | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 29 | 10 |
| Arsenal-B12A-Mastowski | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 23 | 11 |
| CougarUtd-B12A-Spina | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 16 | 8 |
| WayneSC-B12A-Fieggen | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 15 | 9 |
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Budget for the year
I have run the numbers for the year and they are located below. For the details behind the numbers click on the two links: Practice Attendance and Roster.
Here they are:
It looks to me that we ended up pretty even but feel free to check the numbers yourselves. I'm the first one to admit I can't even balance my own checkbook. If I calculated right, I owe you a total of $6.50 split 16 ways. Or we could call it even.
Of course, this assumes that the last tow practices won't be cancelled. If they are, I'll have Tiago run the game day training to make up for it.
Here they are:
| # Practices by Leo | 2 | $ 90.00 | $ 180.00 | ||
| # Practices by Tiago | 17 | $ 112.50 | $ 1,912.50 | ||
| # Games Days by Tiago | 2 | $ 112.50 | $ 225.00 | ||
| Total Trainer Costs | $ 2,317.50 | ||||
| Trainer Budget | $ 1,750.00 | ||||
| Extra Training fees carried over from fall | $ 710.00 | ||||
| Total Training Budget | $ 2,460.00 | ||||
| Difference between budget and spending | $ 142.50 | ||||
| Leftover from winter tournament | $ 15.00 | ||||
| Shortfall from spring tournament | $ (151.00) | ||||
| Total shortfall | $ (136.00) | ||||
| Difference between outlay and spending | $ 6.50 | ||||
It looks to me that we ended up pretty even but feel free to check the numbers yourselves. I'm the first one to admit I can't even balance my own checkbook. If I calculated right, I owe you a total of $6.50 split 16 ways. Or we could call it even.
Of course, this assumes that the last tow practices won't be cancelled. If they are, I'll have Tiago run the game day training to make up for it.
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