Bruce, Thank you for your kind words. When we met last spring I was a little reluctant and not sure what to expect for my girls in joining your team. I had hoped that they would enjoy themselves and keep up their soccer skills. I had no idea how much they would blossom; as soccer players and as individuals. And I didn't realize how much they would truly enjoy themselves. You've brought out the best in my daughters and in the rest of those incredible, lovely and talented young athletes you've recruited. It was a difficult year for my girls without their dad. Being part of this incredible team of truly great girls and their supportive parents was a blessing. They had an opportunity to play, to test themselves and to shine. You are a good coach and a good man. Thanks for seeing in them what I've always believed about them. …show more content…
I'm sure that he was looking down and grinning from ear to ear when they scored their goals. I know that I
Seven Roswell sophomores were selected to be on the Varsity girls soccer squad this year. This is an impressive accomplishment, because the team is typically dominated by upper-classmen. These students are Bella Akin (left back), Elise Baron (midfield), Meghan Connelly (winger/striker/right or left midfielder), Sienna Kent (winger/striker/right or left midfielder), Hayden Hammerman (center back), Anne Lescher (right back), and Kristin Liquori (goalie). At tryouts, the coach saw great potential in these players, especially in their ability to communicate and work together.
Do not forget the parents! Keep them informed and involved. Punctuality is imperative. It's hard to perform in the event the children are not there. Inquire further for help with practice, but be sure they realize their aid will not make them one among the team coaches. Children are extremely significantly conscious of their parents' presence in a game. Therefore it is a magnificent idea to ask Dad and Mom to maintain their emotions in check rather than yell at officials. As grownups, you and they are to be great role models. I've had to remind a few dads that they have there been to guide their children, perhaps not behave like
I remember my dad walking into the room with a disappointed, depressed, miserable, expression on his face when he handed me the email printed on a piece of paper. That is the moment when my heart sank because I thought that I did not make the team based on my dad’s expressions. He then handed me the piece of paper and I started to read it out loud, I was very nervous reading it because the email made it sound like I did not make the team. Although I was very disappointed I continue to read the email the email ended up saying how much my coach was appreciative honored and satisfied asked me to take part in the Montco alliance for the 2016 2017 season. I was exhilarated once I read those words, my heart was lightened to know all my hard work over the winter had paid off. Both my parents congratulating me for my extraordinary work and making the Montco Alliance team. I was certainly proud of myself for achieving my main goal that took countless hours of practice and dedication to the sport of soccer. This event had changed my life immensely by it opening new opportunities for me to succeed. This team played and plays in show case college
I am extremely grateful for this because soccer has impacted my life immensely. I can honestly say that soccer has pushed my life forward in a positive direction. It taught me how to be competitive, hard-working, and how to deal with people I necessarily didn't agree with or care for. That competitiveness that I first learned at the ripe age of four is something that has carried on into other aspects of my life including my education. I always want to have the highest grade in the class and if that’s not possible than the highest grade that I can get. This previously mentioned competitiveness on the field and in the classroom translates into hard work. Dealing with people I don't get along with isn't something that I am the best at, but I have been working on it. I am not always going to like my boss or coach, but I am not going to be able to change that. I can think of a few examples where I have gotten into an argument with someone who I definitely shouldn’t have been disrespecting and as I look back I feel foolish and that helps me deal with similar situations that I currently
The United States Women’s Soccer Team is an amazing group of superior female athletes who strive to do their best. They’re a team who plays with heart, team who scores, team who wins. They are known for the goals and known for the passes and known for the teamwork. The team is always working and practicing and striving to do their very best. The team is always challenging themselves, always pushing themselves, always advancing themselves. Hope Solo is a great goalie while Carli Lloyd always has show stopping shots. Julie Johnston is a dedicated defender and along with the rest of the team Alex Morgan is an all around amazing athlete. During practice and games they are always running and dribbling and kicking. The team’s newest nemesis is
Joining a new club soccer team coupled with almost daily workouts allowed me to improve my skills in the offseason. The feeling of going into tryouts being so prepared allowed a new level of confidence to emerge in myself. With only two starting spots open, working hard from the very start was necessary in order for me to prove myself to coach. After making the team again, I knew giving my best effort couldn’t end here. I showed up to practices with a positive attitude, always ready to work hard. When the preseason scrimmages, long practices, and exhausting fitness checks were over, the feeling of having earned a starting spot was incredibly satisfying. Now, not only am I working hard to keep up my starting spot, but I am hoping my attitude will rub off on everyone and make the team stronger. Afterall, soccer is a team sport; and the possibility of winning a state title in the near future adds to my ambition to perform well for my teammates every time I step on the field.
Last year, I had been one of three sophomores to make the varsity soccer team. I was proud to be part of the elite group and motivated by the opportunity to play with the upperclassman. The season kicked off with a promising start. Coach gave me encouraging feedback and significant playing time as he tried to determine my position on the field. Game after game, I kept earning more opportunities
Approximately four years ago, twelve of us accepted a position on team that none of us, not only knew anything about, but also did not expect much from. We were twelve individuals that were seeking a college soccer experience at the division I level and if you ask any of those girls back then, none of them could have predicted the reality of the four years that we would ultimately spend here. This team had experienced heartbreak in freshman year on many levels, battled through the pain of losing in the semi-finals of sophomore year, and again losing in the finals last year. To be a part of this program is unlike any experience I’ve had before. There is always a supportive and positive environment; there is always progress being made every
I realized that I wasn’t personalizing my time with these girls, I treated each one like the same player instead of treating them like the individuals that they are. I focused a lot of my time into memorizing each player's name and finding individual time to really work with one player at practice so they could get to know me better as well. As each practice passed, the girls recognized me as a coach more. I appreciated their effort to accept me as a person who was trying to help them become better soccer
I chose to play another year of recreational soccer, making sure to come back the next year to prove a point that I can put in the work and give myself the best opportunity to make the top team. Everyday after school, I would head to the fields and practice every aspect of my game. I would arrive an hour early to every practice, and I would leave an hour after practice. Day in and day out, I worked diligently on my fitness. For a year, I stopped at nothing to give myself the best chance I could to reach my goal. Motivated after that dissapointing tryout, nothing could stop me from doing my best. Standing on a different field, one year later, tryouts began. I was determine to produce my best performance. Two hours later, every player stood single file. Coincidentally, I was the first person called up; the coach informed me that I made the top team. However, this team played for a different club than the one I tried out for last year. This team competed at a much higher level. Not only did I make the team, but I gained the knowledge and appreciation for hard work and dedication. People rarely receive everything they want; however, they can always put in their best effort to provide themselves the best opportunity at obtaining what they
Soccer’s been nothing but good to me, providing those once-in-a-lifetime opportunities some may only dream of. From competing in nationwide tournaments,
Two years ago I played my first high school soccer season and it was one of the best experiences I had related with this sport, but what made it special was the last game we faced. Just like Forrest Gump quoted, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.” This is how the surprise started; some friends and I were moved up from freshman team to the JV team and we were excited to compete for some game time. Even though we had very low chances, we gave our 100% in the few training sessions we had to earn a spot. Friday night arrived; I was frightened and shocked to face the best team in our district.
My first experience with soccer came when I was 10 years old, accompanied by my mom. My heart beating so hard, excited to finally play for a soccer team. Kids all around me all in love with the game, with grass so green and freshly cut, looking too perfect to be real. With a brand new soccer ball, two goals set up on each side, who couldn't resist playing all day. I was speechless. Recalling holding hands with my mom, as we walked towards the field, a memory I would never forget. Throughout the game my mom would cheer me on, she was my biggest supporter.
At the beginning of my senior high school season my family was given the awful news that my mother had breast cancer and soccer was the only way for me to get it off my mind. I’m just thankful for my coaches and teammates for helping get through one of the toughest times in my life. Coach Specht was there for the whole time making sure I was alright. Even after the soccer season he was still there for me, thankfully now my
Today I talked with Kim and Mike Gaul. They’re are volunteers here for soccer. While Mr. Gaul helped with the soccer kids, I got to talk to Mrs. Gaul for about 30 minutes about a number of things. Such as running, kids, and some medical conditions. We talked about her son and how rare his medical condition is. He a blessed child to still be here from how she explained it to me. A conversation I could have had for hours because it was quite intriguing. She and Mr. Gaul have been members of our Y for about 8 years. They loved the programs and getting involved. They both explained to me that this is their country club but they get a lot more out of it for the family. I’m glad to see that we can provide a place where parents can get involved while having a place similar to country clubs they can enjoy.