Shoregal Soccer

Shoregal Soccer

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

News for the Week of May 26, 2014

Program Notes for the Week of 5/26/2014:


Happy Memorial Day to all our soccer families!!!!

Shorepals Meeting:
We have our next Shorepals meeting scheduled for Thursday May 29th at 7:30 p.m. at Las Cazuelas in the Landings. We need to make plans for the Father's Day events and get volunteers for the various committees along with starting to work through to do lists for those committees. Hope to see you there!!


Alumni Game:
Tentative date for the Alumni Game & Picnic is Saturday July 12th.  More details on the location and times to follow, but mark your calendars now for an afternoon of soccer, food, & fellowship!!


World Cup 2014:
The Men's World Cup is almost upon us with the kickoff starting on June 12th.  The US plays its first game on Monday June 16th vs. Ghana at 6:00 pm.  All games will be televised on ESPN.  Follow the World Cup on the official FIFA website at:

http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/index.html

Follow the US Men's National team at:

http://www.ussoccer.com/mens-national-team


Video of the Week:
We are going to post what looks to be an interesting collection of soccer videos presented on YouTube by The Soccer Essentials.  I will put a new one up each week and their website may be found at:

www.the-soccer-essentials.com

This week we will present a video entitled "Top 5 Soccer Training Drills for Fast Improvement"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=m_JJuYvN4pE


Shorty Sez:
We continue with our collection of motivational sayings coming from the Twitter sites called Women Love Sports and Coach K which may be found at:

https://twitter.com/Women_Sports

https://twitter.com/CoachKWisdom

Once there, here are some selected examples of tweets over the past week.  Hope you find something that
inspires you here:

(S)ome
(M)ake
(I)t
(L)ook
(E)asy

As you start and end your day, be thankful for every little thing in your life. You will come to realize how blessed you truly are.

Opportunity follows struggle. It follows effort. It follows hard work. It doesn't come before.

Surround yourself with positive people who will support you when it rains, not just when it shines.

The losses help create you as much as the wins.

The sacrifice always has to be greater than the dream.


Wednesday, May 14, 2014

News for the Week of May 12, 2014

Program Notes for the Week of 5/12/2014:

Weekly Schedule:
The infamous Camp Carey which will be Camp Scary for some will be taking place over the next two weeks at the following times:

Friday May 16th - 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Saturday May 17th - 8:00 - 9:30 pm
Sunday May 18th - 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Friday May 23rd - 7:00 - 8:30 pm

The sessions will be taking place at Troy Intermediate school and each player will only need to sign up for one session.  Specific details were sent out in an e-mail from Coach Daegen.


Shorepals Meeting:
We have our next Shorepals meeting scheduled for Thursday May 29th at 7:30 p.m. at Las Cazuelas in the Landings. We need to make plans for the Father's Day events and get volunteers for the various committees along with starting to work through to do lists for those committees. Hope to see you there!!


Alumni Game:
Tentative date for the Alumni Game & Picnic is Saturday July 12th.  More details on the location and times to follow, but mark your calendars now for an afternoon of soccer, food, & fellowship!!


Video of the Week:
We are going to post what looks to be an interesting collection of soccer videos presented on YouTube by The Soccer Essentials.  I will put a new one up each week and their website may be found at:

www.the-soccer-essentials.com

This week we will present a video entitled "How to Play Attacking Midfielder"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PL91782E7B6A68AC39&v=5VSKSXisVLU&feature=player_detailpage


Shorty Sez:
We continue with our collection of motivational sayings coming from the Twitter sites called Women Love Sports and Coach K which may be found at:

https://twitter.com/Women_Sports

https://twitter.com/CoachKWisdom


Once there, here are some selected examples of tweets over the past week.  Hope you find something that
inspires you here:

Keep the faith. The most amazing things in life tend to happen right at the moment you're about to give up hope.

You must have courage to act upon the thoughts you have, it does no good just thinking.

None of us came from perfect beginnings, but all of us have the ability to decide our own middle and ending.

Effort is fully replenishable. There is no need to save any of it. Leave every bit you have on the playing field.

Winners don’t wait for chances, they take them.


Monday, May 5, 2014

News for the Week of May 5, 2014

Program Notes for the Week of 5/5/2014:

Shorepals Meeting:
We have our next Shorepals meeting scheduled for Thursday May 29th at 7:30 p.m. at Las Cazuelas in the Landings. We need to make plans for the Father's Day events and get volunteers for the various committees along with starting to work through to do lists for those committees. Hope to see you there!!


Happy Mother's Day:
I would like to wish Happy Mother's Day to all our Shoregal moms who really make this program work and have given me a lot of assistance over the years.  I came across a post on a soccer blog that I would like to share with everyone by an individual named Jack Heffron:

Say Thanks to Soccer Mom

By Jack Heffron on May 11, 2012.

The soccer mom. We all know her. She’s the frazzled-looking gal wheeling the minivan or SUV into the parking lot next to the fields behind the school. As the door flings open and a handful of kids tumble out, she shouts things like “Don’t forget your water bottle” and “I’m taking your sister to her practice and then I’ll be back.”

According to the stereotype, she’s sort of dull and conventional. Her life is mostly a matter of quickly prepared dinners and frantically rushing around the neighborhood dropping off and picking up kids at their games and practices.

It’s a stereotype so pervasive that we know longer actually see these real-life women in their countless variety. Nor do we appreciate enough all the things they do to keep the youth sports wheels turning. Without them, in fact, those wheels surely would grind to a halt. They take care of their own kids and keep an eye out for every member of the team. They can be counted on to cheer, to provide post-game snacks, to make sure the kids are hydrated and safe and happy. They keep score. Some are coaches. All are invaluable.

With Mother’s Day coming up, I thought we should take a few minutes to truly see these women and to say thank you.  On Mother’s Day, thank the Soccer Moms who you know. It’s not always a fun job, and gratitude is rarely part of it.


The Jim Niebes Memorial 5K Run:
Wanted to pass along some news involving two former players in the Shoregal program - sisters Shannon & Erin Niebes.  Shannon was a member of the first two Shoregal teams in 1993 & 1994 and her sister Erin was a four year Varsity player from 1995 -1998 and is still ranked amongst the all time leaders in goals, assists, & points scored.  Sadly, this story involves the death of their father Jim Niebes from kidney cancer in Sept. of 2012.  However, they have been holding a 5K race in his honor in Avon Lake since 2010 with the proceeds benefitting the Kidney Cancer Assn.  The race is called the "I am Somebody" Jim Niebes Memorial 5K Run and this year's race will be held on Sat. May 10th at Weiss field. See the attached link for more info. and check it out if you get the chance.

http://www.hermescleveland.com/roadracing/events/iamsomebody.asp


Alumni Game:
Tentative date for the Alumni Game & Picnic is Saturday July 12th.  More details on the location and times to follow, but mark your calendars now for an afternoon of soccer, food, & fellowship!!


Video of the Week:
We are going to post what looks to be an interesting collection of soccer videos presented on YouTube by The Soccer Essentials.  I will put a new one up each week and their website may be found at:

www.the-soccer-essentials.com

This week we will present a video entitled "3 Soccer Tips That You Need to Use"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4YTM2Asadg&feature=player_detailpage


Shorty Sez:
We continue with our collection of motivational sayings coming from the Twitter sites called Women Love Sports and Coach K which may be found at:

https://twitter.com/Women_Sports

https://twitter.com/CoachKWisdom

Once there, here are some selected examples of tweets over the past week.  Hope you find something that inspires you here:

Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. - Henry Ford

The best talent is dedication.

You must be unselfish and accept the role that helps the team the most.

If you want to go fast – go alone; If you want to go far, you have to go with others.

You can't achieve million dollar dreams, with minimum wage work ethic.

Life is all about making choices. Always do your best to make the right ones, and always do your best to learn from the wrong ones.