Tabasco Shoot out clarification and notes

Okay, so the coach got confused and told the girls the first game was at 8am. WRONG!! It is at 11 am. So please have the girls show up at 10:15 wearing their BLUE uniform. They need to bring their white shirt in their bag. All other information is listed on the blog. The game is at the Pepperplex in New Iberia. Here is a link for field layout and directions. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!

Scrimmage 2/26 and Tabasco Shootout info

The Global Racers have cancelled the scrimmage on 2/26. They will be playing in the New Iberia tournament so we will see them there. We will have practice instead and really need everyone to be there for the final practice before the tournament.

The Tabasco Tournament schedule is here and also on the blog under important information. Players should wear blue uniforms for the first game but bring your white jersey. Please show up 45 minutes before each of the games. If you have any questions, please contact me directly.

Thanks!

2/19/09 Scrimmage and other info

Our scrimmage will be @6:30 on the front field. Players should wear their WHITE UNIFORM. Please let me know if you will not be there. If at all possible, players should arrive 10 minutes early and begin warming up on their own if the coaches aren't there.

We will have another scrimmage on 2/26 with the Global Racers at Moore Park. I will be posting the field and exact time when I know. Please check the blog calendar.

There will be no practice on Monday or Tuesday due to Mardi Gras. Our first tournament is next weekend in New Iberia.

Please call me with any questions.

Rich

2/9 scrimmage info

Players should wear their blue uniforms for the Monday scrimmage. We will warm up starting @ 6:30 for about 15 minutes and then play 2-35 min. halves.

Players stay focused and be prepared. I want every player to take this scrimmage as seriously as if we were in the State Cup. I expect a high level of intensity from every one of you. Our focus for this scrimmage is:

1. Good first touch
2. Good movement OFF the ball
3. Good passing as a unit

Parents, please make sure your daughters read this post! Thanks, Coach Rich

Calendar updates

As a reminder, please remember to check the blog calendar. I have made some practice changes and scrimmage dates. If you click on the item in the calendar, it will open a window with any details about the practice, tournament or scrimmage (if there are any to see). I just wanted to remind everyone of the importance of checking often for changes.

Important info on the Hoodies

Karen passed the following info on:

I will pick-up everyones money, who ordered hoodies, on Monday at the scrimmage. They will be ready on Tuesday. Can you also explain that the hoodies are $12 instead of $9? It was a miscommunication. She thought sweatshirts and meant hoodies. Please tell everyone I apoligize for the misquote. If they do not want what they ordered because of the price difference, we will find someone to purchase it.

Please contact Karen directly with any questions.

Practicing in cold weather

Parents,

Please make sure that when your players show up for practice they have enough warm clothes. Many are coming in shorts and t-shirts with only an undershirt. The complaints I get from them are that their ears and hands get cold. It may help to have them bring a hat (or whatever they can to cover their ears and gloves). They can wear gloves both during a game and practice. It is not uncommon to see high school kids with gloves and head bands during a game. If you get them gloves, make sure they are appropriate for soccer if they are going to wear them in the games. They will need to have some "grip" on them for doing throw ins. You may need to go to a soccer specific store or website.

You know your children best so please make sure they are dressed warm whatever that means to you. It is a lot easier to take things off if they get hot but many complain they are cold and it does affect their practicing.

The weather is going to be cold and we are going to practice so they need to come prepared.

Thanks,

Rich

2/9 tentative scrimmage

We have a tentative scrimmage scheduled for Monday 2/9 from 6:30-8 (normal practice time). I need to know if your daughter will be available.

This is the boys team we scrimmaged last season. Immediately following the scrimmage, we will have pizza and drinks for all the players on both teams. As this is also Alexcia's birthday we will get to sing to her and have cake.

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.

Rich

Galaxy Hoodies and Top Shelf release

Parents and Players,

If you want a Galaxy hoodie, Karen Smith is coordinating the order. They are $9 and the deadline to order is Wednesday so if you want one contact Karen via phone or e-mail kkkkkk@cox.net.

Also, I have a release form that needs to be signed by a parent BEFORE the player will be able to play at Top Shelf. I will have the release with me on Monday at practice or you can sign it at Top Shelf on Tuesday (or any Tuesday after that). Without a parent's signature they will not be able to play at Top Shelf.

Thanks,

Rich