Mandatory assignment for all players

Players,

I hope you have enjoyed the time off. I have putting together some new practices and thinking a lot about what we can work on. I have included a link to a video that shows some of the things we will focus on this season. The video is of Zidane - arguably one of the best players to ever play the game. Here are the points of the Zidane video:

• Players almost always pass after 2-3 touches - if not 1v1 PASS to the open player
• Players off the ball are always moving into the support position in front, on the side and behind
• Ball is played to space so the team mate can run on to it
• First touch starts everything (fundamentals girls) - WORK ON THIS AT HOME

CLICK HERE FOR THE VIDEO

This is MANDATORY watching. Every player must watch it. See you on Monday ready for a great practice.

Coach Rich

Final chance for goal keeping training

Parents,

Goal keeping sessions have been scheduled 12/1, 12/8 & 12/15 during our regular practice time. If your daughter is interested in trying it out, please let me know. We will have our regular team practice in addition to the goal keeper sessions on those dates so look forward to seeing everyone there.

There is no cost for the GK session for those on our team and it is a low pressure way to try it out and see if it fits. I already have two committed to trying it and would love to get 1 or 2 more.

Thanks,

Rich

Remember you can always check the calendar on the blog for detailed info.

No Practice next week

Just a reminder to everyone that we will NOT have practice the week of Thanksgiving. Hope everyone has a great week. As a reminder, check the blog for all info regarding practice and tournaments. The new calendar feature allows you to print and look months in advance.
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Goal Keeper Training

I spoke with the Goal Keeper trainer tonight and it sounds like we can do three sessions once a week the first three weeks in December. Probably on Monday at the same time as our practice (we will have our practice as normal but those involved in keeper training will go with the trainer). If your daughter wants to attend these sessions, please make sure I know so we know what to expect. This trainer will be working with all of the LFC teams that want to send players and if your daughter is interested, it would be beneficial. Let me know ASAP since I need to let the trainer know by tomorrow night. Just send me a quick e-mail.

Rich

Calendar feature on blog

I just added a calendar feature to the blog. It will list all the practices and tournament dates. You will be able to print it off and look ahead several months. Since we are in the off season right now, I have only added the practices for those interested. I will work on making the calendar a little bigger. Let me know if you like it or not.

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Practice is still on going

Parents,

I just wanted to make sure everyone knew we were still practicing at our normal times. I understand there may be some conflicts and I completly understand. Just let me know. I am also going to start using the blog in addition to e-mail. I would suggest that everyone gets into the habit of checking it on a regular basis.

www.lagalaxysoccer.blogspot.com

Thanks,

Rich

LFC Website

FYI

If you are interested, I have posted some short summaries of our tournaments on the LFC website (nothing you don't already know just a nice place to keep the info active). This is a good place to send family, friends or others who may be interested in how the team is doing. I am a bit slow but trying to keep it current.

Also, if anyone has a picture we could use a current one to put on the blog and also on the website. I don't have any team pictures from the Fall Season.

Thanks!

Rich

LSA ODP Program

Parents,

This is info on the ODP program (just click on the image) I have mentioned in the past. If your daughter is interested in playing in college, this is a good way to get some exposure. You can link to the website through the title of this post or here. The fees and schedule are all listed. Let me know if I can help.

Rich