UPDATE: Team Invite to Penalty Shoot-out and Juggling Contest During Halftime of CSL Roma v Toronto Croatia

Monday, September 17, 2012

UPDATE: Team Invite to Penalty Shoot-out and Juggling Contest During Halftime of CSL Roma v Toronto Croatia

Hi everyone, from what I can tell from your responses, it looks like we will have 7-8 players come out tommorrow night. So, we won't do our team party tomorrow night and we will stick to our original plan on that.

If you want to meet Mellissa Tancredi and get an an autograph tomorrow night, Clayton told me she will be in the Starlight Room starting 6:30pm.

The Penalty Shoot-out and Juggling Challenge will be at halftime of the CSL game (8:00pm start). Usually 6 players are used for the shoot-outs but Clayton said he would try to accomade all that come out... Colton won't be back from his trip so please let me know if anyone else wants to do a little GK duty. I will be allowed to pick 2 or 3 players to compete in the Juggling Contest.

Please wear your team game shirts and warm-ups.... See you tomorrow night!

Coach Jim

Hi everyone, I spoke with Clayton last night and our team is invited to participate in a penalty shoot-out and juggling contest during half time of Wednesday night's Roma v Toronto Croatia CSL game (see Clayton's email below - Melissa Tancredi signing as well...)

If we can get everyone out, we can do our team party, pictures and trophy presentations there as well... and then watch our guys dominate the shoot-out and juggling!!! Please let me know if you will be there.

Thanks
Coach Jim

From: clayton rosario [claytonelitesoccerdevelopment@gmail.com]
Sent: September 17, 2012 1:50 AM
Subject: Melissa Tancredi to visit Club Roma Wednesday Sept 19th,2012 6:30pm

Club Roma Soccer Club is pleased to announce bronze winning Olympic Women's Canadian National team player Melissa Tancredi will be at our Soccer Club Wed Sept 19th,2012 6:30pm prior to the kick off of our CSL Home game vs Toronto Croatia. Free Autograph session for all Club Roma players. Non Club Roma players $10. Please check with ticket booth re location of autograph session.
Club Roma Soccer Club 125 Vansickle Blvd, St Catharines ON.
For more info call Clayton Rosario 289-214-1414 or email claytonelitesoccerdevelopment@gmail.com

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.