Fundamentals list

We have posted a document under the Important Information list on the blog. It is a fundamentals list that has been reviewed with the players two or three times and they have all been given a copy. We have included it on the blog because it is SO IMPORTANT. Please review it and discuss it with your daughters. This is something that all the players need to understand and work on.

Thanks!

One More Weekend

Revised.....mistake on practice times !

As Rich said, I would also like to add my congratulations to all of the girls for their efforts thus far. We were very close to having an unbeaten weekend, if not for a deflected shot into the goal and I was so sorry for the girls not getting a result they fully deserved. It might also have silenced a few other folks !! It was a great team effort as Rich laid out and the team spirit is evident.

Anyway, mission accomplished for the weekend, we are in our first state finals and at home field which is great. I encourage everyone to bring as much family support as possible to cheer your girls on next weekend. As Rich said, it is knockout time ( single elimination as you guys say here ! ) so it's win or bust. Whatever happens from here is a bonus as far as I'm concerned but I think we are capable of doing well IF we focus this week.

We will practice this week on Tuesday and Thursday from 5.30 to 7.00 and I'm pleading with you for EVERYONE to make these last 2 practices of the season so we can prepare them as best we can for the STATE FINALS. I know you all have other things going on but this is one week I'm hoping you can change your schedule.

Thanks a lot.

New soccer videos on blog

Hey Galaxy. My dad let me post some videos under important information on the blog. Go check them out!! See you at state, Sav.

Good job qualifying GaLAxy!!!!!!!!

I am going to jump on early and tell the players how absolutely proud I am of their accomplishment. They made it to the State Cup on their first try! Way to go Galaxy. Coach Derek (I am sure he will write his own post) and I are so very proud of all your efforts. Many of you played hurt, played in positions you were a little unsure of and all of you supported each other. That is a mark of a true team.

Make sure to enjoy your accomplishment this week but remember that on Saturday the hard work it has taken to get here needs to really show. Think hard about what you did well and what you think you can improve on. We will have a couple of practices this week to mostly talk about a few tactical issues and of course, work on our fundamentals.

Here is the link to the State Cup Brackets. Check it often as they will put in the team names once they make the draw but you can see the times we will play. It is a random draw which means the teams are not seeded according to play and it is single elimination which means that if you loose, your out. Keep your spirits up and have a great week while we prepare for the Cup!!

Congratulations Players!!!

p.s. here are a couple of rules to keep in mind: if a game ends in a tie, there will be up to 2-10 minute overtime periods and then if they are still tied, it will be decided by FIFA kicks.