Program Notes for the Week of 8/1/11:
Calendar:
Well, here we go, the official start of the season. Tryouts will be this week as outlined below:
Mon. 8/1 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. at Troy.
Tues. 8/2 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. at Troy.
Weds.. 8/3 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. at Troy.
Thur. 8/4 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. at Troy.
Fri. 8/5 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. at Troy.
Best of luck to all those who are trying out!
New Website:
Our new website is now fully operational after a two year absence. The domain name will remain the same as:
http://www.alshoregalsoccer.org/
I will be adding both content and improving the appearance over the next few months. Take a look and give me your suggestions on what you might like to see on the site. We will continue with both the Blog page and the website as each offers some unique functionality that the other one doesn't.
Soccer Site of the Week:
It seems rather obvious, but we have never featured the Avon Lake Soccer Organization (ALSO) website which can be found at:
www.eteamz.com/AvonLakeSoccerOrganization/
Once there, you can find all the important info related to youth soccer in Avon Lake. Of particular interest is the "Coaches Corner" tab which features some interesting info. about youth soccer and soccer in general.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Sunday, July 24, 2011
News for the Week of July 25, 2011
Program Notes for the Week of 7/25/11:
Calendar:
This is vacation week and there are no activities scheduled for the week. Everyone should rest and recharge as next Monday the official practices and tryouts begin and then we will have 3 solid months of soccer. Our opening game is just a month away now!
Soccer Site of the Week:
Well, if you give a person of modest intelligence enough time, they can figure out just about anything and so it is with me. We are finally going to get our website back up and running after a two year absence. The domain name will remain the same as:
http://www.alshoregalsoccer.org/
Right now the site is under construction and can only be found at http://alshoregalsoccerorg.webstarts.com/
Take a look and give me your suggestions on what you might like to see on the site. We should be up and running on the Web within the next week. We will continue with both the Blog page and the website as each offers some unique functionality that the other one doesn't.
Calendar:
This is vacation week and there are no activities scheduled for the week. Everyone should rest and recharge as next Monday the official practices and tryouts begin and then we will have 3 solid months of soccer. Our opening game is just a month away now!
Soccer Site of the Week:
Well, if you give a person of modest intelligence enough time, they can figure out just about anything and so it is with me. We are finally going to get our website back up and running after a two year absence. The domain name will remain the same as:
http://www.alshoregalsoccer.org/
Right now the site is under construction and can only be found at http://alshoregalsoccerorg.webstarts.com/
Take a look and give me your suggestions on what you might like to see on the site. We should be up and running on the Web within the next week. We will continue with both the Blog page and the website as each offers some unique functionality that the other one doesn't.
Monday, July 18, 2011
News for the Week of July 18, 2011
Program Notes for the Week of 7/18/11:
Calendar:
This week will feature:
Coaches contact day as follows:
Mon. 7/18 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. & 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. both at Troy.
Tues. 7/19 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. & 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. both at Troy.
Weds.. 7/20 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. & 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. both at Troy.
Thur. 7/21 7:00 - 8:30 a.m.
Strongsville Showcase - Fri. 7/22 & Sat. &/7/23. See website for schedules at www.adidasnationalshowcase.com/girls
Alumni Game & Picnic:
Take a look at the Shoregallery for a picture from the Alumni game.
A big thank you goes to our committee which consisted of Chris Nedrich, Holly Spitz, & Margie Maloney. Also, we have to thank Dads - Bob Nedrich, Brian Spitz, & Tom Mills for manning the grill and taking care of loading & unloading. Also, thanks to all the parents who came and brought side dishes.
Women's World Cup:
A disappointing end to the U.S. women's run in the World Cup. They had their chances and should have won that game. Japan was a team of destiny that had the hopes of an entire nation on their backs as they look for some positives after the earthquake & tsunami. Very difficult to beat a team on a mission and Japan refused to be beaten on this day. Japan's play was yet another example of the adage to "Never give up no matter how unlikely it seems that you will achieve your goal". They kept pushing until they found a way to win.
Northern Ohio Girls Soccer League All Star Game:
I have been remiss in not mentioning the NOGSL U-14 All Star game which was held at ALHS at the end of May. There were a number of our incoming Freshmen who were selected to play in this game as follows:
Anne Dargenio
Ali Balthaser
Kayla Osberg
Emma Callensen
Congratulations to the girls on their selection to the All-Star team!!
Soccer Site of the Week:
As we come up on the Strongsville Showcase at the end of the week, I would like to highlight the website of one of our opponents in Guerin Catholic High School.
http://www.guerincatholicsoccer.com/
This school is located in Noblesville, Indiana which is Northeast of Indianapolis in the greater Indianapolis area. Last year they recorded an 18-4-1 record and were Indiana state semi-finalists. They do a very nice job with their website and it is worth a vist.
Calendar:
This week will feature:
Coaches contact day as follows:
Mon. 7/18 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. & 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. both at Troy.
Tues. 7/19 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. & 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. both at Troy.
Weds.. 7/20 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. & 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. both at Troy.
Thur. 7/21 7:00 - 8:30 a.m.
Strongsville Showcase - Fri. 7/22 & Sat. &/7/23. See website for schedules at www.adidasnationalshowcase.com/girls
Alumni Game & Picnic:
Take a look at the Shoregallery for a picture from the Alumni game.
A big thank you goes to our committee which consisted of Chris Nedrich, Holly Spitz, & Margie Maloney. Also, we have to thank Dads - Bob Nedrich, Brian Spitz, & Tom Mills for manning the grill and taking care of loading & unloading. Also, thanks to all the parents who came and brought side dishes.
Women's World Cup:
A disappointing end to the U.S. women's run in the World Cup. They had their chances and should have won that game. Japan was a team of destiny that had the hopes of an entire nation on their backs as they look for some positives after the earthquake & tsunami. Very difficult to beat a team on a mission and Japan refused to be beaten on this day. Japan's play was yet another example of the adage to "Never give up no matter how unlikely it seems that you will achieve your goal". They kept pushing until they found a way to win.
Northern Ohio Girls Soccer League All Star Game:
I have been remiss in not mentioning the NOGSL U-14 All Star game which was held at ALHS at the end of May. There were a number of our incoming Freshmen who were selected to play in this game as follows:
Anne Dargenio
Ali Balthaser
Kayla Osberg
Emma Callensen
Congratulations to the girls on their selection to the All-Star team!!
Soccer Site of the Week:
As we come up on the Strongsville Showcase at the end of the week, I would like to highlight the website of one of our opponents in Guerin Catholic High School.
http://www.guerincatholicsoccer.com/
This school is located in Noblesville, Indiana which is Northeast of Indianapolis in the greater Indianapolis area. Last year they recorded an 18-4-1 record and were Indiana state semi-finalists. They do a very nice job with their website and it is worth a vist.
Monday, July 11, 2011
News for the Week of July 11,2011
Program Notes for the Week of 7/11/11:
Calendar:
This week will feature:
Conditioning - Mon. 7/11 Weds. 7/13 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. at Troy
Open Play - Tues. 7/12 & Thurs. 7/14 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Troy
College Training Session - Fri. 10:00 a.m. @ Troy with Ohio Wesleyan Univ.
NOGSL games - Weds. night
Coaches contact day - Fri. 7/15 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. & 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. both at Troy.
Soccer in the Sand - Sat. 7/16
Alumni Game & Picnic:
We had a very nice reunion day on Sunday. In a very competitive game, the Alumni jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead on a goal by Trisha Wladecki, but the Shoregals came back with a second half goal by Lindsay Quintero to earn a 1-1 tie. We had 14 alumni return for this year's game as follows:
Sarah Richardson - Class of 2006
Sammy Stuart - Class of 2008
Mo Henederson - Class of 2009
Amanda Herzberger - Class of 2009
Halle Orlinski - Class of 2009
Laura Rickey - Class of 2009
Trisha Wladecki - Class of 2009
Hannah Frie - Class of 2010
Ali Kenny - Class of 2010
Tani Lopez - Class of 2010
Bridget Lyons - Class of 2010
Maddie Bernard - Class of 2010
Mary Donegan - Class of 2010
Morgan Srail - Class of 2010
Also Kate Walsh '08 came over to visit. A big thank you goes to our committee which consisted of Chris Nedrich, Holly Spitz, & Margie Maloney. Also, we have to thank Dads - Bob Nedrich, Brian Spitz, & Tom Mills for manning the grill and taking care of loading & unloading. Also, thanks to all the parents who came and brought side dishes.
Women's World Cup:
Just an unbelievable quarterfinal game against Brazil with a goal in the 122nd minute and then a shootout victory. Even more amazing when considering the fact that the U.S. played most of the 2nd half and all of the 30 min. overtime with only 10 players. This was a great story and when you combine this with our comeback victory over North Olmstead last year and the Annette Ilg story which we featured a few blogs back, it drives home the point to "Never give up no matter how unlikely it seems that you will achieve your goal". Stick with it and a find a way to make a positive result happen!!
Next game for the U.S. will be the Semifinals on Weds. July 13th at 11:30 a.m. against France.
The finals are on Sunday July 17th at 2:45 p.m.
All games will be televised on ESPN2 (Channel 26)
Soccer Site of the Week:
During the last week of the Women's World Cup, we will feature one last site to follow the WWC:
http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer
This is the Fox Sports site devoted specificially to soccer. Once you are on the site, click on the Women's World Cup tab for the latest info. on the U.S. team and the rest of the World Cup.
Calendar:
This week will feature:
Conditioning - Mon. 7/11 Weds. 7/13 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. at Troy
Open Play - Tues. 7/12 & Thurs. 7/14 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Troy
College Training Session - Fri. 10:00 a.m. @ Troy with Ohio Wesleyan Univ.
NOGSL games - Weds. night
Coaches contact day - Fri. 7/15 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. & 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. both at Troy.
Soccer in the Sand - Sat. 7/16
Alumni Game & Picnic:
We had a very nice reunion day on Sunday. In a very competitive game, the Alumni jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead on a goal by Trisha Wladecki, but the Shoregals came back with a second half goal by Lindsay Quintero to earn a 1-1 tie. We had 14 alumni return for this year's game as follows:
Sarah Richardson - Class of 2006
Sammy Stuart - Class of 2008
Mo Henederson - Class of 2009
Amanda Herzberger - Class of 2009
Halle Orlinski - Class of 2009
Laura Rickey - Class of 2009
Trisha Wladecki - Class of 2009
Hannah Frie - Class of 2010
Ali Kenny - Class of 2010
Tani Lopez - Class of 2010
Bridget Lyons - Class of 2010
Maddie Bernard - Class of 2010
Mary Donegan - Class of 2010
Morgan Srail - Class of 2010
Also Kate Walsh '08 came over to visit. A big thank you goes to our committee which consisted of Chris Nedrich, Holly Spitz, & Margie Maloney. Also, we have to thank Dads - Bob Nedrich, Brian Spitz, & Tom Mills for manning the grill and taking care of loading & unloading. Also, thanks to all the parents who came and brought side dishes.
Women's World Cup:
Just an unbelievable quarterfinal game against Brazil with a goal in the 122nd minute and then a shootout victory. Even more amazing when considering the fact that the U.S. played most of the 2nd half and all of the 30 min. overtime with only 10 players. This was a great story and when you combine this with our comeback victory over North Olmstead last year and the Annette Ilg story which we featured a few blogs back, it drives home the point to "Never give up no matter how unlikely it seems that you will achieve your goal". Stick with it and a find a way to make a positive result happen!!
Next game for the U.S. will be the Semifinals on Weds. July 13th at 11:30 a.m. against France.
The finals are on Sunday July 17th at 2:45 p.m.
All games will be televised on ESPN2 (Channel 26)
Soccer Site of the Week:
During the last week of the Women's World Cup, we will feature one last site to follow the WWC:
http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer
This is the Fox Sports site devoted specificially to soccer. Once you are on the site, click on the Women's World Cup tab for the latest info. on the U.S. team and the rest of the World Cup.
Monday, July 4, 2011
News for the Week of July 4, 2011
Program Notes for the week of 7/4/11:
First off - Happy 4th of July to everyone on the birth of our country. Everyone be safe over this weekend.
Alumni Game & Picnic:
The time is here - Our annual Alumni game & picnic will take place this coming Sunday July 10th at Walker Rd. park. Games will be at 3:00 p.m. with the picinic to follow at around 5:00 p.m. Flyers have been sent out to current & past players - please RSVP as soon as possible. Hope to see you there!
Calendar:
This week will feature:
Conditioning - Fri. 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. at Troy
Open Play - Tues. & Thurs. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Troy
College Training Session - Weds. 10:00 a.m. @ Troy with Ohio Northern Univ.
NOGSL games - Weds. night & Sat. night
Alumni Game - Sunday July 10th @ 3:00 p.m.
Women's World Cup:
The Women's World Cup is in full swing. The U.S. is 2-0 and their upcoming schedule is as follows:
Wednesday 7/6 vs. Sweden at 2:30 p.m. (EST)
Quarterfinal match - either on 7/9 or 7/10 time TBD
All games will be televised on ESPN2 (Channel 26)
Soccer Site of the Week:
This week we will feature another site to follow the Women's World Cup, this week's highlited site is
http://espn.go.com/espnw
This is the ESPN tv site devoted specificially to women's sports. Once you are on the site, click on the Women's World Cup tab for the latest info. on the U.S. team and the rest of the World Cup.
First off - Happy 4th of July to everyone on the birth of our country. Everyone be safe over this weekend.
Alumni Game & Picnic:
The time is here - Our annual Alumni game & picnic will take place this coming Sunday July 10th at Walker Rd. park. Games will be at 3:00 p.m. with the picinic to follow at around 5:00 p.m. Flyers have been sent out to current & past players - please RSVP as soon as possible. Hope to see you there!
Calendar:
This week will feature:
Conditioning - Fri. 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. at Troy
Open Play - Tues. & Thurs. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Troy
College Training Session - Weds. 10:00 a.m. @ Troy with Ohio Northern Univ.
NOGSL games - Weds. night & Sat. night
Alumni Game - Sunday July 10th @ 3:00 p.m.
Women's World Cup:
The Women's World Cup is in full swing. The U.S. is 2-0 and their upcoming schedule is as follows:
Wednesday 7/6 vs. Sweden at 2:30 p.m. (EST)
Quarterfinal match - either on 7/9 or 7/10 time TBD
All games will be televised on ESPN2 (Channel 26)
Soccer Site of the Week:
This week we will feature another site to follow the Women's World Cup, this week's highlited site is
http://espn.go.com/espnw
This is the ESPN tv site devoted specificially to women's sports. Once you are on the site, click on the Women's World Cup tab for the latest info. on the U.S. team and the rest of the World Cup.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
News for the Week of June 27, 2011
Program Notes for the Week of 6/27/11:
Calendar:
This week will feature:
Conditioning - Mon.-Weds. -Fri. 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. at Troy
Open Play - Tues. & Thurs. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Troy
Akron Team Camp - Mon. thru Fri. at the Univ. of Akron
NOGSL games - Weds. night
Women's World Cup:
The Women's World Cup has begun! The U.S. schedule is as follows:
Tuesday 6/28 vs. North Korea at 11:45 a.m. (EST)
Saturday 7/2 vs. Columbia at 11:30 a.m. (EST)
Wednesday 7/6 vs. Sweden at 2:30 p.m. (EST)
All games will be televised on ESPN2 (Channel 26)
Remember that there will be watch parties at the Strimbu's house with the first coming up on Tuesday 6/28 at 11:45 a.m. vs North Korea. All Shoregals are welcome to attend.
Alumni Game & Picnic:
Everyone and especially Alumni mark your calendar for Sunday July 10th. This will be the date of our annual Alumni game & picnic at Walker Rd. park. Games will be at 3:00 p.m. with the picinic to follow at around 5:00 p.m. Flyers have been sent out to current & past players - hope to see you there!
Gino Strippoli Memorial Scholarship:
This scholarship honors the memory of long time Avon Lake coach, referee, and volunteer Gino Strippoli who died while refereeing a game in 2006. Two $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually to deserving high school seniors who exemplify the spirit of Gino's dedication to soccer and community.
This year's female recipient was Sarah Hudson of ALHS. Congrats to Sarah!!
Past recipients are as follows:
2010 - Bridget Lyons
2009 - Laura Rickey
2008 - Sammy Stuart
2007 - Sarah Lyons
Soccer Site of the Week:
In keeping with our Women's soccer theme, this week's highlited site is:
http://www.ncaa.com/sports/soccer-women/d1
This is the official site of NCAA Division I, II, & III women's soccer. There you will find news, rankings, stats, photos, and more for all three divisions of NCAA women's soccer.
Everyone have a happy and safe 4th of July!!!
Calendar:
This week will feature:
Conditioning - Mon.-Weds. -Fri. 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. at Troy
Open Play - Tues. & Thurs. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Troy
Akron Team Camp - Mon. thru Fri. at the Univ. of Akron
NOGSL games - Weds. night
Women's World Cup:
The Women's World Cup has begun! The U.S. schedule is as follows:
Tuesday 6/28 vs. North Korea at 11:45 a.m. (EST)
Saturday 7/2 vs. Columbia at 11:30 a.m. (EST)
Wednesday 7/6 vs. Sweden at 2:30 p.m. (EST)
All games will be televised on ESPN2 (Channel 26)
Remember that there will be watch parties at the Strimbu's house with the first coming up on Tuesday 6/28 at 11:45 a.m. vs North Korea. All Shoregals are welcome to attend.
Alumni Game & Picnic:
Everyone and especially Alumni mark your calendar for Sunday July 10th. This will be the date of our annual Alumni game & picnic at Walker Rd. park. Games will be at 3:00 p.m. with the picinic to follow at around 5:00 p.m. Flyers have been sent out to current & past players - hope to see you there!
Gino Strippoli Memorial Scholarship:
This scholarship honors the memory of long time Avon Lake coach, referee, and volunteer Gino Strippoli who died while refereeing a game in 2006. Two $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually to deserving high school seniors who exemplify the spirit of Gino's dedication to soccer and community.
This year's female recipient was Sarah Hudson of ALHS. Congrats to Sarah!!
Past recipients are as follows:
2010 - Bridget Lyons
2009 - Laura Rickey
2008 - Sammy Stuart
2007 - Sarah Lyons
Soccer Site of the Week:
In keeping with our Women's soccer theme, this week's highlited site is:
http://www.ncaa.com/sports/soccer-women/d1
This is the official site of NCAA Division I, II, & III women's soccer. There you will find news, rankings, stats, photos, and more for all three divisions of NCAA women's soccer.
Everyone have a happy and safe 4th of July!!!
Monday, June 20, 2011
News for the Week of June 20, 2011
Program Notes for the Week of 6/20/11:
Calendar:
The summer conditioning season is kicking off this week and I want to repeat some info. from the coaching staff that was sent last week regarding the summer schedule:
Conditioning Sessions MWF@ Troy from 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Coach Duvall will be running the PEP program most exclusively. This program is reputed to reduce ACL injuries in female athletes and should begin to address our fitness and strength as we prepare for the rigors of our upcoming season. However, morning dew on the grass can make the surface greasy and we have had a few tumbles in the past so you may wish to wear your football boots rather than trainers. Lastly, Coach has class on Monday and Wednesday morning beginning at 9:00 AM at LCCC. He will have to depart PROMPTLY at 8:30 AM from Troy. Please retrieve your daughter on a timely basis so that he can make it to class on time.
Open Play Sessions Tu & Thur @ Troy from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
These sessions will require the presence of a coach and/or parent volunteer for safety purposes. If you are willing to assist as a parent volunteer, please email Coach Duvall with some of the dates you are willing to manage. Coaches and parent volunteers are not allowed to provide ANY instruction. The Class of 2012 will be organizing the games (small sided at first then progressing to 11v11 by the end of the session). Balls and pinnies are available in the shed. Coach Duvall will make sure this is opened prior to each session. Dress to play. Shin guards are mandatory!
College Training Sessions @ Troy
Three (3) local colleges will be providing training sessions for our 'gals this summer. This is a great opportunity for our players who have dreams of playing collegiately to meet local coaches to see if they like the coaching style. It is also a great opportunity for us, as coaches, to showcase the talents of our players.
Monday 06/20 @ 10:00 AM - Muskingham University (Head Coach Mary Beth Caudill)
Wednesday 07/06 @ 10:00 AM - Ohio Northern University (Asst. Coach Jenny Vincent)
Friday 07/15 @ 10:00 AM - Ohio Wesleyan Univeristy (Head Coach Rob Barnes)
Contact Days (July 15th - July 24th) culminating in the Strongsville Adidas Showcase
These days are very important to us as a program. These are the only days we, as coaches, are able to provide instruction. We strongly encourage all players in the program to make themselves available for these sessions. We are breaking up the monotany of prior contact days by incorporating some fun events like Soccer in the Sand and a College Coaching Session. The week will culminate in our participation in the Adidas Strongsville Showcase.
Also this week, the ONU tournament will be coming up on Saturday 6/25.
Alumni Game & Picnic:
Everyone and especially Alumni mark your calendar for Sunday July 10th. This will be the date of our annual Alumni game & picnic at Walker Rd. park. Games will be at 3:00 p.m. with the picinic to follow at around 5:00 p.m.
Soccer Site of the Week:
This week we will highlight another Women's professional league and their website. The W league features 27 teams throughout the U.S. and the closest team to us would be the Dayton Dutch Lions. There are two former SWC players who are on the Dayton roster, so it is possible to develop into a pro player from our area.
http://wleague.uslsoccer.com/
This is the official site of United Soccer Leagues (USL) women's division. The USL is a developmental league for players and features current college players and recent graduates. This is a step below the WPS, but an important outlet for the continued development of women's soccer in this country.
Women's World Cup:
7 days until the start of the Women's World Cup!!!
Remember that there will be watch parties at the Strimbu's house with the first coming up on Tuesday 6/28 at 11:45 a.m. vs North Korea. All Shoregals are welcome to attend.
Kudos Korner:
Now that the Father's Day weekend events are complete, we want to recognize the following:
Ken & Suzanne Krause for coordinating the Father's Day tournament concessions.
Amy & Paul Kress for coordinating the Duct Tape Festival volunteers.
Anita Braye & Nora Jones for providing & coordinating our ice requirements for the Father's Day tournament. They save us a significant chunk of money.
Lastly, of course, all the parents & players who volunteered for shifts during the weekend.
Calendar:
The summer conditioning season is kicking off this week and I want to repeat some info. from the coaching staff that was sent last week regarding the summer schedule:
Conditioning Sessions MWF@ Troy from 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Coach Duvall will be running the PEP program most exclusively. This program is reputed to reduce ACL injuries in female athletes and should begin to address our fitness and strength as we prepare for the rigors of our upcoming season. However, morning dew on the grass can make the surface greasy and we have had a few tumbles in the past so you may wish to wear your football boots rather than trainers. Lastly, Coach has class on Monday and Wednesday morning beginning at 9:00 AM at LCCC. He will have to depart PROMPTLY at 8:30 AM from Troy. Please retrieve your daughter on a timely basis so that he can make it to class on time.
Open Play Sessions Tu & Thur @ Troy from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
These sessions will require the presence of a coach and/or parent volunteer for safety purposes. If you are willing to assist as a parent volunteer, please email Coach Duvall with some of the dates you are willing to manage. Coaches and parent volunteers are not allowed to provide ANY instruction. The Class of 2012 will be organizing the games (small sided at first then progressing to 11v11 by the end of the session). Balls and pinnies are available in the shed. Coach Duvall will make sure this is opened prior to each session. Dress to play. Shin guards are mandatory!
College Training Sessions @ Troy
Three (3) local colleges will be providing training sessions for our 'gals this summer. This is a great opportunity for our players who have dreams of playing collegiately to meet local coaches to see if they like the coaching style. It is also a great opportunity for us, as coaches, to showcase the talents of our players.
Monday 06/20 @ 10:00 AM - Muskingham University (Head Coach Mary Beth Caudill)
Wednesday 07/06 @ 10:00 AM - Ohio Northern University (Asst. Coach Jenny Vincent)
Friday 07/15 @ 10:00 AM - Ohio Wesleyan Univeristy (Head Coach Rob Barnes)
Contact Days (July 15th - July 24th) culminating in the Strongsville Adidas Showcase
These days are very important to us as a program. These are the only days we, as coaches, are able to provide instruction. We strongly encourage all players in the program to make themselves available for these sessions. We are breaking up the monotany of prior contact days by incorporating some fun events like Soccer in the Sand and a College Coaching Session. The week will culminate in our participation in the Adidas Strongsville Showcase.
Also this week, the ONU tournament will be coming up on Saturday 6/25.
Alumni Game & Picnic:
Everyone and especially Alumni mark your calendar for Sunday July 10th. This will be the date of our annual Alumni game & picnic at Walker Rd. park. Games will be at 3:00 p.m. with the picinic to follow at around 5:00 p.m.
Soccer Site of the Week:
This week we will highlight another Women's professional league and their website. The W league features 27 teams throughout the U.S. and the closest team to us would be the Dayton Dutch Lions. There are two former SWC players who are on the Dayton roster, so it is possible to develop into a pro player from our area.
http://wleague.uslsoccer.com/
This is the official site of United Soccer Leagues (USL) women's division. The USL is a developmental league for players and features current college players and recent graduates. This is a step below the WPS, but an important outlet for the continued development of women's soccer in this country.
Women's World Cup:
7 days until the start of the Women's World Cup!!!
Remember that there will be watch parties at the Strimbu's house with the first coming up on Tuesday 6/28 at 11:45 a.m. vs North Korea. All Shoregals are welcome to attend.
Kudos Korner:
Now that the Father's Day weekend events are complete, we want to recognize the following:
Ken & Suzanne Krause for coordinating the Father's Day tournament concessions.
Amy & Paul Kress for coordinating the Duct Tape Festival volunteers.
Anita Braye & Nora Jones for providing & coordinating our ice requirements for the Father's Day tournament. They save us a significant chunk of money.
Lastly, of course, all the parents & players who volunteered for shifts during the weekend.
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