Boys, that was an "epic" win... 10-0 with 8 different goal scorers!..
Let me say that again - 8 DIFFERENT GOAL SCORERS, in one game? ...unheard of!
Your Welland Goals brought to you by Liam, David, Zack, Dino, Juan, Lucas, Mitchell and Matthew with his second straight hat trick! Colton, Mackenzie and Matthew shared the shut-out, our second clean sheet of the season!
FUN FACTS: We protect and defend our home field. We have a perfect 4-0 record at home with 31 goals for and only 3 against... congratulations boys, you deserve every bit of it!
Boys, Coach Marty and I are most proud of one thing - everyone is contributing... EVERYONE!.... we are seeing team play, you are playing for each other... it's a beautiful thing... Individually you are strong - together you are unstoppable! Well done!
Have a great couple of days off and see you 8:00am sharp on Sunday at Glendale...
Well done!
Coach Jim
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Tomorrow's Game: GREEN Shirts & Socks
Hi everyone, we will wear our "GREENS" tomorrow night when we host NOTL on Field 7 at WSC... be there no later than 6:00pm...
Boys, remember to drink a 500ml bottle of water when school finishes... have a "lite supper/snack" and drink another glass of water at 5:30-ish... see you tomorrow night!
Coach Jim
Boys, remember to drink a 500ml bottle of water when school finishes... have a "lite supper/snack" and drink another glass of water at 5:30-ish... see you tomorrow night!
Coach Jim
Monday, June 20, 2011
Welland 8 - Roma 1 ... Wizard Magic
Boys, way to respond -you were brilliant... team-work... communication... winning the ball ... touch and ball control... passing... movement... time and space... playing for each other...and winning the ball again, everything we talk about... congratulations! A well deserved win...
Your Welland Goals brought to you by: Liam, David, Lucas, Juan (2) and Matthew with a hat-trick!
Boys, we had a special guest watching the game... I didn't know until after the game that Clayton Rosario watched the whole game...he was very. very impressed... at pratice I will tell you what he told me after watching your play...
See you at practice tomorrow, WSC Field 6C, 6:30-8:00pm...
Well done!
Coach Jim
Your Welland Goals brought to you by: Liam, David, Lucas, Juan (2) and Matthew with a hat-trick!
Boys, we had a special guest watching the game... I didn't know until after the game that Clayton Rosario watched the whole game...he was very. very impressed... at pratice I will tell you what he told me after watching your play...
See you at practice tomorrow, WSC Field 6C, 6:30-8:00pm...
Well done!
Coach Jim
Saturday, June 18, 2011
No Practice Father's Day - Monday Team Pictures & Game vs Roma
Hi, at the risk of incurring wrath from Lucas' Mom and Dino's Mom (Liz I'm kidding, with Angie I'm not LOL!)... there will be no practice tomorrow.... enjoy Father's Day!
TEAM PICTURES AND GAME vs ROMA
On Monday night, please please please be at the WSC for Team Pictures for 5:30 sharp... many teams are lined up on a schedule for picture with the photographer... I will then take the boys out to Field 7 for warm-ups... kick-off v Roma is at 6:30...
See you Monday
Thanks
Coach Jim
TEAM PICTURES AND GAME vs ROMA
On Monday night, please please please be at the WSC for Team Pictures for 5:30 sharp... many teams are lined up on a schedule for picture with the photographer... I will then take the boys out to Field 7 for warm-ups... kick-off v Roma is at 6:30...
See you Monday
Thanks
Coach Jim
Friday, June 17, 2011
Grimsby "dodged a bullet..."
"We dodged a bullet"... Boys, that's what the Grimsby coach said to me after the game....
We didn't get the result we wanted, but playing with only one sub and overcoming some bad breaks, you played your hearts out... we were up 2-1 with less than 15 minutes left and we created incredible pressure in the last 5 minutes ... in total we hit two posts and one cross bar... it could have gone either way guys... don't let this bump in the road bother you... this will make you that much more hungry for a win vs Roma on Monday!... and trust me, Grimsby is not looking forward to playing us again...
Congrats to Juan and and Henry (Henry's first!) for great goals... and to Colt for making awesome saves through-out the game.
As always I'm very proud of you...
Coach Jim
We didn't get the result we wanted, but playing with only one sub and overcoming some bad breaks, you played your hearts out... we were up 2-1 with less than 15 minutes left and we created incredible pressure in the last 5 minutes ... in total we hit two posts and one cross bar... it could have gone either way guys... don't let this bump in the road bother you... this will make you that much more hungry for a win vs Roma on Monday!... and trust me, Grimsby is not looking forward to playing us again...
Congrats to Juan and and Henry (Henry's first!) for great goals... and to Colt for making awesome saves through-out the game.
As always I'm very proud of you...
Coach Jim
Thursday, June 16, 2011
2morrow Nite @ Grimsby - be there 6:00pm
Hi everyone, we can hardly wait for tomorrow night’s game at Grimsby… please click here for google map directions to Smith School on Oakes Road, Grimsby.
Players must be at the playing field by 6:00pm for warm-ups… we will wear our “Reds”…. Bring lots of water… make sure to pre-hydrate by drinking a 500ml bottle of water when school is finished and then another glass of water one hour before the game...
Rest up and see you tomorrow night!
Coach Jim
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Welland 8 - Niagara Falls 0
Your Welland Wizards "performed magic" again as they moved to 3-0 to start the season with a great 8-0 win at Club Italia...
Your Welland Goals were brought to you by: Miguel, Liam (2), Matthew, David (2) Juan and Lucas... In net, Dino calmly recorded his first career shut-out!
No time to rest boys! ...see you Friday night at 6:00pm at the Grimsby Smith School - Field 4! ...(we will wear our "Reds")
Coach Marty and I are very very proud of you... well done!
Coach Jim
Your Welland Goals were brought to you by: Miguel, Liam (2), Matthew, David (2) Juan and Lucas... In net, Dino calmly recorded his first career shut-out!
No time to rest boys! ...see you Friday night at 6:00pm at the Grimsby Smith School - Field 4! ...(we will wear our "Reds")
Coach Marty and I are very very proud of you... well done!
Coach Jim
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Practice Reminder - 2Nite @WSC 6:30-8:00pm... & Direction's to tomorrow's Game at Club Italia, NF
HI everyone, we have practice tonight AT THE WELLLAND SOCCER CLUB, FIELD 6C (sorry for the CAPS…not yelling LOL, just want to make sure no one goes to Glendale!)… 6C is beside Field 7 where we play…
Also please click here for directions to tomorrow’s game in Niagara Falls at Club Italia
Make sure to be at Club Italia no later than 5:30pm as we have an earlier kick-off than usual….
Thanks
Coach Jim
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Wizards Win 6:1 - Start Season 2-0
The Welland Wizards put in another superb effort with a 6:1 victory over Pelham as they start the season at 2-0... Congratulations Boys, you deserve every bit of it!
Your Welland Goals were brought to you by: Liam (2), Matthew (2) and Juan (2)...
Youtube highlights courtesy of Matt's Mom Iwona!!!
And a special ovation to our Keeper Colton with another commanding performance in net... Colton has the best Goals Against in the NYSL!
FUN FACTS: This team has scored 13 goals so far this year...by 6 different goal scorers! Defensively, we have only allowed 2 goals in 2 games... TEAM DEFENSE!
I have been trying to figure out a way to track assists and it's impossible to be 100% accurate but... I can say this with certainty : Coach Marty and I know that nearly EVERYONE has an assist! Boys, this is the most rewarding part of watching you play... EVERYONE is involved... EVERYONE CONTRIBUTES... you are playing as a TEAM, and playing for EACH OTHER... well done!
Enjoy a couple of days off boys... see you bright and early on Sunday at Glendale (8:00-9:30am) !
Coach Jim
Your Welland Goals were brought to you by: Liam (2), Matthew (2) and Juan (2)...
Youtube highlights courtesy of Matt's Mom Iwona!!!
And a special ovation to our Keeper Colton with another commanding performance in net... Colton has the best Goals Against in the NYSL!
FUN FACTS: This team has scored 13 goals so far this year...by 6 different goal scorers! Defensively, we have only allowed 2 goals in 2 games... TEAM DEFENSE!
I have been trying to figure out a way to track assists and it's impossible to be 100% accurate but... I can say this with certainty : Coach Marty and I know that nearly EVERYONE has an assist! Boys, this is the most rewarding part of watching you play... EVERYONE is involved... EVERYONE CONTRIBUTES... you are playing as a TEAM, and playing for EACH OTHER... well done!
Enjoy a couple of days off boys... see you bright and early on Sunday at Glendale (8:00-9:30am) !
Coach Jim
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
GAME ON! Thursday PM v Pelham @WSC Field 7
Hi all... GAME ON!!!!!.... as I announced yestesday at practice we will be hosting Pelham at the WSC, Field 7 on Thursday night... be there no later that 6:00pm, wearing our "Reds"... bring your water and make sure your shoe laces are tied and tight!
Boys, remember to hydrate BEFORE the game... drink a bottle of water (500ml) when school finishes.... have a light supper... drink a glass of water at 5:30pm ....
See you tomorrow night!
Coach Jim
Boys, remember to hydrate BEFORE the game... drink a bottle of water (500ml) when school finishes.... have a light supper... drink a glass of water at 5:30pm ....
See you tomorrow night!
Coach Jim
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Practice Tonight @ Glendale 6:30-8:00pm
HI guys, see you tonight at Glendale, 6:30-8:00pm... as always, bring lots of water, wear WHITE shirts, proper soccer shoes and shin pads!
Parents: please check your emails...
Thanks
Coach Jim
Parents: please check your emails...
Thanks
Coach Jim
Friday, June 3, 2011
News and Updates
HI everyone, some quick updates:
Picture Day
Monday June 20 at WSC, 5:30 sharp... timing is very imporant on this as our rescheduled Roma game will take place after pictures... when we are done with the pictures I will take the players out to Field 7 for our pre-game warm-ups...
Rescheduled Games
Tournament Schedules
I shared with parents last night that I feel it best to NOT take the boys to the Grimsby 200 Tournament as it could possibly mean 7 games in 8 days (including NYSL League Games)... I will finalize the complete Tournament Schedule and post here within a few days.
Scratch Card Fundraising
We have made plans to finish-off the cards, please see your email for details....
Warm-up Suits
If you have not done so already please ensure you bring your money for the suits to practice on Sunday AM... we need to pay Buckners asap.... a huge thank-you to Zack's Mom Amber for organizing the cards AND the order from Buckners!
See you Sunday AM for practice!
Coach Jim
Picture Day
Monday June 20 at WSC, 5:30 sharp... timing is very imporant on this as our rescheduled Roma game will take place after pictures... when we are done with the pictures I will take the players out to Field 7 for our pre-game warm-ups...
Rescheduled Games
- as mentioned above the Roma game @ WSC has been rescheduled to Monday June 20 (Picture Day) at 6:30 pm...
- Yesterday's game at West Lincoln has been rescheduled to Thursday July 21, 6:30 pm at West Lincoln Leisureplex Field 2...
Tournament Schedules
I shared with parents last night that I feel it best to NOT take the boys to the Grimsby 200 Tournament as it could possibly mean 7 games in 8 days (including NYSL League Games)... I will finalize the complete Tournament Schedule and post here within a few days.
Scratch Card Fundraising
We have made plans to finish-off the cards, please see your email for details....
Warm-up Suits
If you have not done so already please ensure you bring your money for the suits to practice on Sunday AM... we need to pay Buckners asap.... a huge thank-you to Zack's Mom Amber for organizing the cards AND the order from Buckners!
See you Sunday AM for practice!
Coach Jim
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
OSA NEWS BULLETIN - HEAT ALERT
HI everyone, this is the link to the OSA Website Heat Alert Bulletin .....well written and comprehensive info for all of us to remember...
Thanks,
Coach Jim
Thanks,
Coach Jim
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Thursday's Away Game (@ West Lincoln) Cancelled
Hi everyone, we rec'd confirmation that our game this Thursday will have to be rescheduled...
TEAM PHOTO DAY: Parents please mark Monday, June 20 on your calenders for the Team Photo Session at the WSC... I will give you more details when I get them from the Club.
Thanks
Coach Jim
TEAM PHOTO DAY: Parents please mark Monday, June 20 on your calenders for the Team Photo Session at the WSC... I will give you more details when I get them from the Club.
Thanks
Coach Jim
Monday, May 30, 2011
Welland Wizards Win Season Opener 7-1 !
Congratulations Boys! I am speechless and THAT is a first! The Welland Wizards played Barcelona-like tonight!
Your Welland goals brought to you by Dino, Matthew (2), David, Juan (2) and Miguel!
Take pride and be proud, and always remember this feeling... the feeling you get, not just from winning, but by working so very hard and seeing the results!
Boys, let's have some perspective, it's not about winning... you know in Europe, at your age, they don't even keep score!!!! Understand that success is measured in many ways... for example: are you growing as a player? are your skills improving? are you having fun?! ........As your coach, I can say: Yes, Yes and Yes - 1000%! Remember this: during the season we can lose or draw a game - but still show improvement... you see, that is success as well... and we will be just as proud of you!...
So see you at practice tomorrow night- and be prepared to work hard!!!!!!
(NOTE PRACTICE LOCATION IS GLENDALE 6:30-8:00pm)
Coach Jim
PS: Parents who have pictures and video, please share them with me and let me know if you would like them posted on this blog!
Your Welland goals brought to you by Dino, Matthew (2), David, Juan (2) and Miguel!
Take pride and be proud, and always remember this feeling... the feeling you get, not just from winning, but by working so very hard and seeing the results!
Boys, let's have some perspective, it's not about winning... you know in Europe, at your age, they don't even keep score!!!! Understand that success is measured in many ways... for example: are you growing as a player? are your skills improving? are you having fun?! ........As your coach, I can say: Yes, Yes and Yes - 1000%! Remember this: during the season we can lose or draw a game - but still show improvement... you see, that is success as well... and we will be just as proud of you!...
So see you at practice tomorrow night- and be prepared to work hard!!!!!!
(NOTE PRACTICE LOCATION IS GLENDALE 6:30-8:00pm)
Coach Jim
PS: Parents who have pictures and video, please share them with me and let me know if you would like them posted on this blog!
GAME ON - Tonight vs. Lincoln on Field 7 at WSC... Be there by 6:00pm!
Hi everyone, I confirmed this AM, even with the rain last night, our game is on!
Few things:
Coach Jim
Few things:
- Be at Field 7, WSC ready to play by 6:00pm
- eat a light supper early and bring lots of water
- Wear your "Reds"
- Parents, please make sure your boy's laces are tied and tight!
- NO snacks at half-time... only water/Gatorade-type drinks
Coach Jim
Friday, May 27, 2011
Back to Basics: Juggling
Players, I want all of you to work on your ball juggling skills... a travel soccer player should be able to juggle the ball at least 20 times, combining use of both feet, thighs and head... this is my expectation of you as your coach for this team... many of you can easily do 20, but just as many of you can't ......... yet!
Juggling a ball is a GREAT way to train... you can do it by yourself, all you need is a ball, you develop quicker feet and coordination, you get tons of touches, you develop your touch with the ball... and hey, it's fun!
Here are a few tutorial videos, watch them, study them, and practice, practice and practice more-EVERYDAY...
Lasalle Soccer Academy Juggling
GUILLERMO GOMEZ - how to Juggle a Soccer Ball
Highschool Player Teaches You How to Juggle
U9 Girl Juggles 585 times!
Coach Jim
Juggling a ball is a GREAT way to train... you can do it by yourself, all you need is a ball, you develop quicker feet and coordination, you get tons of touches, you develop your touch with the ball... and hey, it's fun!
Here are a few tutorial videos, watch them, study them, and practice, practice and practice more-EVERYDAY...
Lasalle Soccer Academy Juggling
GUILLERMO GOMEZ - how to Juggle a Soccer Ball
Highschool Player Teaches You How to Juggle
U9 Girl Juggles 585 times!
Coach Jim
Summer Soccer Camp Registration
Hi everyone, It's that time of year - Summer Soccer Camp Registration!!!....Please see the link to the Welland Soccer Club Summer Soccer Camp 2011 (July 18 -22) for all registrarion details... as I always say-the more touches the better!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Practice Cancelled 2 Nite
HI everyone, forecast is calling for thunderstorms tonight, and although I am known for using the "Lightning-Thunder" reference from “Rocky” from time-to-time, let’s NOT have a practice tonight!…
Status of Monday’s Game at WSC v West Lincoln
I have been told that the decision will be made on Monday AM as to whether or not the Monday games at WSC will be played… looking at the weather forecasts though, it will rain steady (except for Sat) until then, so I am doubtful that the game will be played… of course, as soon as I know, I will let you know…
Regular Practice Schedule
Sunday AMs, 8:00am -9:30am at Glendale
Tuesday PMs, 6:30pm-8:00pm on ***Field 6C at WSC
***Re: Tuesday PMs on Field 6C at WSC: The Welland Soccer Club Board of Directors developed a plan to allow travel teams to practice once a week at the club during the season… this is someting club coaches have been asking for for years... we were slotted for time on Tuesday PMs... the cost for upkeep and maintainance is $100.00 for the season (or just under $7.00 per player)… I will add that to the Tournament money costs… If the WSC fields are closed (like now) we will move the practice to Glendale… I will give you as much notice as possible if we move Tuesday PM practice to Glendale…
See you Saturday afternoon at Santo's... please let me know if you are coming...
Thanks
Coach Jim
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
This Weekend's Team Building Activities
Hi everyone, we have a weekend of a fun and soccer learning planned for the team...
As you know, this Saturday afternoon is the UEFA Champions League Final, FC Barcelona v Manchester United from Wembley Stadium in London. We are having a “Team Champion's League Pizza Party” to watch two of the greatest teams in the world play this hugely historic match live!... we are watching the game at Santo's Pizzeria on East Main Street in Welland. Kick-off is 2:45pm. Santo's usually doesn't open until 3:00pm but the owner said he would do us a favour and try to open his doors for us at 2:30... parents are welcome...we will order tray-size pizzas and pop and split the costs between us... roughly $5.oo per person...let's be on our best behaviour and have a great time!...... and wear your Barca or Man U jerseys and colours!!!
The second (and no cost!) activity for our team is to watch live Senior Men’s Soccer at the WSC Sunday Night at 5:00! Our Welland Young's Insurance men take on the Aurora Hearts in the Ontario Cup Preliminary Round... Players, this is a great opportunity to watch and learn the game…
Please send me an email ASAP to let me know: (1) how many can come Saturday afternoon to watch the CL Final, AND (2) who will come watch the Senior Men’s Game on Sunday PM at WSC...
Thanks
Coach Jim
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
First Game (Thursday v Roma) Cancelled
Hello Everyone, I have been informed our first game of the season (this coming Thursday) has been cancelled - the WSC Fields are closed… the status of our second game next Monday has not been decided as of yet… will keep you posted…
Player Emergency Contact Cards
The Player Emergency Contact Cards need to be filled out and given to me ASAP… thanks to those that have given them to me!… but I only have 7 of 15 cards so far…
I will keep these cards with me at practice and games and will destroy them at the end of the year… I will bring blank copies of the card to practice if you can not find the original distributed in the package at the Parent’s Meeting.
Thanks, see you tonight at practice
Coach Jim
Practice Tonight @ Glendale & Team News
Hi everyone, a reminder for practice tonight at Glendale from 6:30-8:00pm… as always, proper soccer shoes and shin pads, lots of water and WHITE shirts (although they won’t likely be white for long!)
UNIFORMS will be distributed tonight at the end of practice.
Each player will receive:
- Red (home) jersey
- Green (alternate) jersey
- One pair of Black Shorts
- One pair of Red Socks
- One pair of Green Socks
*IMPORTANT: the Alternate Green Jersey MUST be returned to me at the end of the season – no exceptions. We will usually wear our “Reds”, but players MUST always bring their Green Jersey and Green Socks with them to the games in case we need to wear them. I will do my best to give you advance notice if we are wearing our “Greens”.
Please see your emails for for updates on (1) FUNDRAISING – SCRATCH CARDS and (2) BACKPACKS AND WARM-UPS
Thanks everyone, and see you tonight… only days left before our first game and Coach Marty and I are pumped!
Coach Jim
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.
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
| 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
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Practice Moved to Friday
Hi everyone, tomorrow's practice will be moved to Friday night (Glendale 6:30-8:00pm)...
Thanks
Coach Jim
Thanks
Coach Jim
Sunday, May 15, 2011
What a GREAT WEEKEND!
Thank you everyone for making our Sherkston Shores Team Building Retreat such a HUGE success! Our goals for our weekend were to have fun, team build and learn... well check, check and check again!...
Some highlights: campfire with marshmallows and hotdogs; training on the beach and sand dune climbing; watching English Premier League while having breakfast served to us in the restaurant; madness in the arcade with the whole team climbing into the hurricane machine and then watching the boys hack the basketball game; Keegan hitting the jackpot with the game shooting out tickets for 10 minutes; endless FIFA Tournaments; private technical training with Clayton; our Boardroom Meeting; fantastic games; and getting absolutely drenched on Sunday!
On the serious side, I am amazed at how hard the boys worked all weekend long... 6 hours of training each day... Well done!
Exhibition Game Summaries:
Your Welland Wizards earned a win and a draw over the weekend!
Welland 4 - Roma 3
In a rousing performance our team prevailed 4-3 over Roma on Saturday afternoon. Our boys played brilliantly and dominated the game for long stretches... fantastic team work, decision making and toughness!
Your Welland Goals by: Matthew (2), Lucas and Liam
Welland 2 - Fort Erie 2
After taking a 2-0 lead into the half against Fort Erie, our battle weary boys (who before the game trained for over 3 hours in the cold wind and hard-driving morning rain) worked hard for a draw against Fort Erie (Erie's last goal was waaaaaay off-sides LOL!)....and we nearly won it in the final seconds if not for an outstanding save by the Erie Keeper...
Your Welland Goals by: David and Juan
Players, I am proud of you! You worked very hard, you were so much fun to be with, you learned alot about "The Beautiful Game" and you grew as a team... CONGRATULATIONS! ...I'm sure you will all go to bed early tonight!
Parents, thank you again for all your help... this weekend would not have happened without you and your support... special thanks go to Keegan's Mom (Aurelia), Devin's Dad (Rob), Zack's Dad (Eric) and Colton's Dad (Rowen) who stayed over-night with us...
NO PRACTICE TUESDAY NIGHT.... next practice wiill be this Thursday, May19 at Glendale School (6;30 to 8:00pm)... I will send an email out shortly re our Season Schedule and Practice Plans moving forward...
Thanks!
Coach Jim
Friday, May 13, 2011
Thoughts B4 We Meet Tonight!
HI everyone, I am so excited the weekend of our retreat is finally here! The full itinerary was emailed to you earlier this week.....a few thoughts and to answer some common questions that have been coming my way:
· we are meeting at 6:00pm at Sherkston Shores Resort
· directions from Welland:
o hwy 406 to East Main (the end), turn left and go under tunnel
o turn right onto hwy 140 to Port Colborne and follow all the way to hwy 3
o left onto hwy 3 towards Fort Erie
o turn right onto Empire Street (approx 15 mins from corner of 140 and hwy 3)
o Resort is found at the end of the road (approx 2K)
· when you arrive - do not go through the “toll gates”… veer to the right and park at the Visitor/Welcome Centre
· Clayton Rosario and Pizza and Refreshments will be waiting for us
· We will get a tour, go over the rules and get settled in our Cottages
· Nothing planned for tonight other than a lot of goofing around !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
· So far we only have one PS3 coming…. There are three cottages, please bring your PS3s or xBOXs or Wii’s etc etc
· Weather calls for rain, please bring lots of changes of clothes, hats umbrellas etc… hopefully will we use some sun screen, but it doesn't look like it!
The priorities for the weekend are Fun, Team Building and Learning… the "exhibition games" are actually further training opportunities… please don’t read anything into what position your son is playing, who starts a "game" etc… Coach Marty and I have worked out plans that will let me see a number of different combinations, rotations etc…. please feel free to come and cheer our boys on!
One final word to Parents --- thank you for helping me get this thing off the ground! This is our first time doing a Retreat... I'm sure we will look back at some things that went surprising well and some others that will cause us to say: "hmmm, let's do that different next time" ... in the end, it's about our boys having a great experience... I thank you in advance for your patience, encouragement and support!
One final word to Parents --- thank you for helping me get this thing off the ground! This is our first time doing a Retreat... I'm sure we will look back at some things that went surprising well and some others that will cause us to say: "hmmm, let's do that different next time" ... in the end, it's about our boys having a great experience... I thank you in advance for your patience, encouragement and support!
See you tonight!
Coach Jim
Thursday, May 12, 2011
No Practice Tonight - Time to Complete Your Scratch Cards!
Hi everyone, just confirming there is no practice tonight… take the time to canvas your neighbourhoods with the scratch cards and rest up for this weekend!
I will send an email tomorrow with some final thoughts for the weekend, directions to Sherkston, etc…
It looks like rain (forecast says 2-4 mm - not tooooo much), so I can’t emphasize enough to bring lots of changes of soccer clothes, umbrellas, ponchos hats, etc, etc…
It looks like rain (forecast says 2-4 mm - not tooooo much), so I can’t emphasize enough to bring lots of changes of soccer clothes, umbrellas, ponchos hats, etc, etc…
Dino will be bringing his PS3 but we have three cottages so please bring your PS3s, Xboxes and/or Wii’s, and games etc, etc...
Thanks
Coach Jim
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Practice Tonight @ Glendale School Field
Hi everyone, confirming practice tonight at Glendale School field from 6:30-8:00pm (behind the school)... Please wear outdoor soccer shoes (cleats), proper shin pads, WHITE shirts and bring water...
SCRATCH CARD REMINDER: bring your completed cards tonight (with the $$$ collected) and get your next card!
See you tonight,
Coach Jim
SCRATCH CARD REMINDER: bring your completed cards tonight (with the $$$ collected) and get your next card!
See you tonight,
Coach Jim
Thursday, May 5, 2011
What a Beautiful Day For a Run! (ND tonight 6:30-7:30pm) & Team Updates
Hi all,
We have our regular Conditioning & Tactical tonight at the ND Track 6:30-7:30pm... Running Shoes ONLY for the track and bring lots of water...
FUNDRAISING UPDATE
Scratch Cards were handed out on Tuesday night and I have heard very positive reports on how great they are working!.... understand that the faster you complete your cards, the faster we collect the $$$ for the Retreat Weekend to bring down the cost.... Bring your completed cards tonight (with the $$$ collected) and receive your second card. Some parents are asking for more cards already! Zack's Mom (Amber) will collect the cards and $$$ and give you additional cards.
IMPORTANCE OF FUNDRAISING: If every player completes three cards we will have nearly enough $$$ to pay for all of the Team Building Retreat Weekend!
TEAM WARM-UPS & BAGS
Zackery's Dad (Eric) is co-ordinating the ordering and purchasing of these items... NOTE TO PARENTS: please come by the training tonight for sizing. Eric has all the details re pricing, sizing and ordering.... we have much more flexibility this year with pricing, what we can order and how...
TEAM BUILDING RETREAT WEEKEND (MAY 13, 14, 15)
I am finalizing the schedule/agenda over the next couple of days and will email to parents when complete. I will also include a check-list on what to bring. Cost is $195.00 plus tax ($220.35)... I will need payment from parents next week with the idea that parents will be re-imbursed based on how much we collect through the fundraising over the next few weeks... the goal is to fundraise enough to give back the entire amount to parents! I will be speaking directly with parents who have volunteered to sleep over with regards to schedule and cost.
NYSL LEAGUE SCHEDULE
The NYSL Coach's Kickoff Meeting is next Wednesday May 11... I understand they will distribute our league game schedule at that meeting. I will give it to you as soon as I have it.
SPECIAL THANK-YOU'S
Thank you parents for your support and enthusiasm and offering as volunteers to get our program off the ground! A special thank-you to Zack's Mom (Amber) for the unbelieveable job she is doing with the Scratch Card Fundraiser.... Also, thank you to Zack's Dad (Eric) for co-ordinating the ordering of warm-ups and bags... Mackenzie's Dad (Dave) gets kudo's for putting together the team First Aid Kit. .....and thank-you to Colton's Mom and Dad (Alissa and Rowan) for putting together the Gift Basket... Keegan's Mom and Dad (Aurelia and Dierk) have volunteered for car-pooling - thanks!
I can't thank ALL the parents enough.... YOU will make this a great summer of soccer for our boys!
As always please contact me with any questions you may have…
Coach Jim
We have our regular Conditioning & Tactical tonight at the ND Track 6:30-7:30pm... Running Shoes ONLY for the track and bring lots of water...
FUNDRAISING UPDATE
Scratch Cards were handed out on Tuesday night and I have heard very positive reports on how great they are working!.... understand that the faster you complete your cards, the faster we collect the $$$ for the Retreat Weekend to bring down the cost.... Bring your completed cards tonight (with the $$$ collected) and receive your second card. Some parents are asking for more cards already! Zack's Mom (Amber) will collect the cards and $$$ and give you additional cards.
IMPORTANCE OF FUNDRAISING: If every player completes three cards we will have nearly enough $$$ to pay for all of the Team Building Retreat Weekend!
TEAM WARM-UPS & BAGS
Zackery's Dad (Eric) is co-ordinating the ordering and purchasing of these items... NOTE TO PARENTS: please come by the training tonight for sizing. Eric has all the details re pricing, sizing and ordering.... we have much more flexibility this year with pricing, what we can order and how...
TEAM BUILDING RETREAT WEEKEND (MAY 13, 14, 15)
I am finalizing the schedule/agenda over the next couple of days and will email to parents when complete. I will also include a check-list on what to bring. Cost is $195.00 plus tax ($220.35)... I will need payment from parents next week with the idea that parents will be re-imbursed based on how much we collect through the fundraising over the next few weeks... the goal is to fundraise enough to give back the entire amount to parents! I will be speaking directly with parents who have volunteered to sleep over with regards to schedule and cost.
NYSL LEAGUE SCHEDULE
The NYSL Coach's Kickoff Meeting is next Wednesday May 11... I understand they will distribute our league game schedule at that meeting. I will give it to you as soon as I have it.
SPECIAL THANK-YOU'S
Thank you parents for your support and enthusiasm and offering as volunteers to get our program off the ground! A special thank-you to Zack's Mom (Amber) for the unbelieveable job she is doing with the Scratch Card Fundraiser.... Also, thank you to Zack's Dad (Eric) for co-ordinating the ordering of warm-ups and bags... Mackenzie's Dad (Dave) gets kudo's for putting together the team First Aid Kit. .....and thank-you to Colton's Mom and Dad (Alissa and Rowan) for putting together the Gift Basket... Keegan's Mom and Dad (Aurelia and Dierk) have volunteered for car-pooling - thanks!
I can't thank ALL the parents enough.... YOU will make this a great summer of soccer for our boys!
As always please contact me with any questions you may have…
Coach Jim
Monday, May 2, 2011
Practice Tuesday Night - please see email for details
Hi everyone, confirming our regular Tuesday practice for tomorrow night... please see your emails for the details!
Coach Jim
Coach Jim
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