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Thursday, May 19, 2011

League Schedule - U11 Welland Wizards - NYSL

Hi all, below is our League Schedule... this does not include Tournament Schedules, I will post those as I receive them... I am working on google map hyper links for all the away fields... Also, click here for the link to our schedule on the NYSL website.

Date	Time	Opponent	Location
Mon, May 30	6:30	Lincoln	Welland Field 7
Thurs, June 9	6:30	Pelham	Welland Field 7
Wed June 15	6:00	at Niagara Falls	Club Italia, Niagara Falls
Fri June 17	6:30	at Grimsby	Smith #4, Grimsby
Mon, June 20	6:30	Roma	Welland Field 7 (Rescheduled)
Thurs, Jun 23	6:30	NOTL	Welland Field 7
Mon, Jun 27	6:30	Fort Erie	Welland Field 7
Thur, July7	6:30	at Port Colborne	Sportsplex, Port Colborne
Wed, July 13	6:30	at Fort Erie	Ferndale Park, Fort Erie
Thurs, July 14	6:30	Grimsby	Welland Field 7
Tues, July 19	6:30	at Lincoln	Lions Park 4, Lincoln
Thurs, July 21	6:30	at West Lincoln	Leisure Plex, West Lincoln (Rescheduled to August 23 see details below)
Wed, July 27	6:00	at Roma	Club Roma, St Cath
Thurs, August 4	6:30	West Lincoln	Welland Field 7
Thurs, August 11	6:30	at Pelham	Centennial Park, Pelham
Thurs, August 18	6:00	Niagara Falls	Welland Field 7
Tues, August 30	6:00	at NOTL	Memorial B, NOTL
Thurs, Sept 1	6:00	Port Colborne	Welland Field 7

Billy Gray Cup
Thursday Sept 15	6:00	at Port Colborne	Sportsplex, Port Colborne

League Play- offs continue September 17-18 (Sat and Sun) in Grimsby.... Details to follow after September 15 first round game v Port Colborne...

RESCHEDULED: Our game at West Lincoln (which was called off due to the extreme heat on July 21) has been rescheduled for Tuesday August 23 at 6:30 pm on Field 2 in West Lincoln (Smithville) As always players must be at the field no later than 6:00pm (30 minutes prior to KO) for warm-ups.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR ALL GAMES:
Game START times are listed above.
Players MUST arrive 30 minutes PRIOR to the game start time!

Looking forward to a great season!
Coach Jim

PLAYER ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1) MENTAL ATTITUDE/APTITUDE FOR THE GAME & TEAM PLAY

i. Commitment to Game – The player exhibits good Team Player attitude. He is confident in his abilities and doesn’t second guess himself. The player is coachable/respectful at all times. He shows up for practices, listens, makes progress, shows good competitive sportsmanship and applies lessons well. Shows a desire to play soccer for the love of the game. Focused at games and practices. Eager to learn because he is aware of his own strengths and weaknesses. Always makes best effort. Rarely late. Player has courage and plays with urgency, willing to sacrifice.

ii. Game Sense – The player understands the tactical side of the game. Player understands the principles of attacking and defending, and rules of the game. Aware of situational play, transitions well between attack and defend mode, can make fast decisions and makes a positive difference in most plays with his teammates. Communicates with team-mates. Knows when to be “selfish” and knows when to be “unselfish”. Can “shake-off” mistakes.

iii. Positioning/Spatial – A player’s ability to read the game as it develops and to position themselves in the most advantageous area from which to support their team effectively. The player moves to space. The player understands their position and his position on the field. Understands the format the team is playing. Adjusts his play to support those around his and usually makes the BEST choice during play. Player is always moving.

2) SKILL CATEGORIES

i. Dribbling/Ball Control - Player’s ability to move the ball quickly, while under complete control combining pace, deception, and skill. Using both feet, inside and outside, under control, under pressure. Composed manner, shielding and seldom losing possession. Attacks opponent straight-on, makes opponent commit. Player works towards achieving 100 juggles/kick-ups using both feet (including inside/outside of feet), thighs, head and chest.

ii. Passing/Serving/Crossing – To accurately pass the ball at the correct pace to a teammate. Proper passing/receiving technique, passes to feet of teammate and to space, can keep the ball on the ground and lofted as needed. Uses both feet and all parts of the feet. Anticipates opportunities/plays for team-mates. Communicates with team-mates.

iii. Receiving/First Touch – Shows for the ball and receives cleanly. Eyes on the ball, body behind the ball. Checks away. Uses either foot to trap the ball. Uses their body effectively to trap air balls. Does not wait for the ball, runs to the ball to receive it and always moves to open space to minimize a challenge.

iv. Shooting/Striking – The ability to strike on goal with a variety of techniques from differing ranges and angles, with composure, showing the touch to score goals. The ability to drive long passes from goal and corner kicks. Proper shooting technique, on goal, off passes and volleys. Head down and eyes on the ball

v. First to Ball/Winning the ball – The “smarts” and ability to get to the ball with efficient and fast movements in all areas on the field. Winning possession of the ball, shows courage. Overall speed with the ball. Overall speed without the ball. Quickness & reaction time.

vi. Fitness – Overall endurance, ability to work hard the entire practice session and in games. Athletic abilities of running, quick change of pace and direction (agility), leaping, and strength on and off the ball. Game fitness.

vi. Defensive Technique – Understands transition to defense. Demonstrates ability to contain attackers and knows when to challenge (tackle). Understands Goal Side. Communicates with team-mates. Wins the ball under control (not just clearing). Provides defensive support to team mates.