Shoregal Soccer

Shoregal Soccer

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

News for the Week of Dec. 13, 2010

Program Notes for the week of 12/13:

First draft of the 2011 season schedule:
Here is a preliminary look at the schedule for Fall 2011.  There are still 3 non-conference games to be added which we will inform you about later.

8/24  - at Berea
8/27  - Avon
8/31  - Westlake
9/7    - at Amherst
9/12  - Valley Forge
9/14  - at Midpark
9/21  - Olmsted Falls
9/24  - Lake Catholic
9/26  - Rocky River
9/28  - at North Olmsted
10/3  - at Strongsville
10/5  - Brecksville Bees
10/8  - Magnificat


Indoor Soccer:
This is what we can report so far - we have had about 46 girls sign up at this point and the coaches are leaning towards forming 4 teams.  I should have rosters and final costs available this week.

National Champions!!!!
They did it!! - The University of Akron mens's team won the NCAA Division I championship this past weekend by beating the Louisville 1-0 in the College Cup final.  A great victory that proves the point that the possession style that both Akron plays and that Kiko teaches the girls can win championships and that there is an alternative to the physical, defensive oriented play that many coaches seem to prefer.

Christmas Break:
We will take a little holiday break over the next two weeks to recharge the batteries and enjoy the season.  Be watching in the new year as our weekly blogs will resume packed with info. about the Shoregals and soccer in general.

Merry Christmas and a joyous holiday season to all our soccer families and fans!!!   

Sunday, December 5, 2010

News for the Week of Dec. 6, 2010

Program notes for the week of 12/6:

Indoor Soccer:

We should have more information about indoor soccer available this week.  Watch your e-mail for more details.  We can report on this much so far - We had 42 girls sign up for 2nd session at the Sportsplex, so we will field 3 teams.  Kiko will be assigning the girls to specific teams and naming the coaches shortly. 

Regarding the Oberlin 3 v. 3 tournament,  we will field three teams at that tournament and Coach Daegen will be coordinating the player pool. 

Hang the Banners...

The year "2010" has now been added to the Girls Soccer banner in the ALHS competition gym.  There was a cell phone video taken of the moment and I am trying to figure out how to get it into a format for this site. Keep watching in future weeks.  So take notice the next time you go into the gym - hopefully when you are there supporting the Shoregal Bball team.  It took 18 years to hang this banner, hopefully we will be adding many more years in the near future.

Are you ready for some Futbol??

The Men's College Cup will be this week in Santa Barbara, CA.  The semifinal games on Friday will pit the Akron Zips vs. Michigan at 11:00 p.m. on ESPN2 and Louisville vs. North Carolina at 8:30 p.m. The championship is set for Sunday 12/12 at 4:00 p.m.on ESPN2.  Of course, I am very partial to the Univ. of Akron and they play some of the most artisitic soccer that you will see.  A real clinic for all young players to watch.  Go Zips!!!

Cudos Corner:

Special thanks to Vic Stirmbu for putting together the season highlight DVD once again this year, he always does a great job with the DVD.  Also thanks to Vic & Debbie Strimbu for hosting the end of season party and DVD showing at their home.