News for the Week of August 25, 2014

Program Notes for the Week of 8/25/14:

Schedule for the Week of 8/25:
Monday, August 25th
    Game 4 at Elyria - V 5:00 pm
Tuesday, August 26th
    Training at ALHS from 3:30PM-5:00PM
Wednesday, August 27th
    Game 5 vs. North Olmsted - JV 5:00/V 7:00 pm
Thursday, August 28th
     Training at Troy from 3:30PM-5:00PM
Friday, August 29th
     Off day - First football game vs. Avon at home
Saturday, August 30th
      Off day
Sunday, August 31st
      Off day


Game Recaps:
Here is a summary of our second game against Avon:

AL vs. Avon 8/18/14

AL 0   Avon 1

Goals:
AL - None

A - Maggie O'Donnell

Assists:
AL - None

A - Regan Betts

Goalies:
AL - Elise Duvall - 2 saves

A -  Rachel Grudzien - 7 saves

Game Summary:
See the attached game story with pics by Bob Daniels which appeared in the Chronicle-Telegram:

http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/2014/08/19/girls-soccer-avon-opens-season-1-0-win-avon-lake/

In JV action, Paige Hood gave the Shoregals the lead with her first goal of the season, but unfortunately Avon was able to get a late score and the game ended in a 1-1 draw.  Danielle DelGiudice went the distance for Avon Lake in goal.

Other Results:
8/20 - AL 1  Wadsworth  2

8/25 - AL 6  Elyria  0

Detailed recaps will appear next week


Don't Forget the Pizza!!!
A reminder to everyone that once again this year Thursday night will be soccer pizza night for the Shoregals as Domino's holds a fundraiser for both the girls and boys soccer programs on each Thursday night during August.  A portion of each pizza sold all through the day will be contributed to the two programs. So give Mom a break and dial up some Dominos!!

News for the Week of August 18, 2014

Program Notes for the Week of 8/18/2014:

Schedule for the Week of 8/18:
Monday, August 18th
    Game 2 at Avon - JV 5:00/V 7:00 pm
Tuesday, August 19th
    Training at Troy from 3:30PM-5:00PM
Wednesday, August 20th
    Game 3 at Wadsworth - JV 5:00/V 7:00 pm
Thursday, August 21st
     First day of school and training at Troy from 3:30PM-5:00PM
Friday, August 22nd
     Off day
Saturday, August 23rd
      Off day
Sunday, August 24th
      Off day
 

Game Recaps:
A new season has begun and here is a summary of our first game against Oregon Clay:

AL vs. Oregon Clay 8/16/14

AL 2   Clay 4

Goals:
AL - Mila Zunich, Jackie Rush

OC - Karleigh Clere -2, Sydney Hess, Alex Vartorella

Assists:
AL - Olivia Siko, Jackie Rush

OC - Karleigh Clere, Kara Simon

Goalies:
AL - Elise Duvall - 1 save

OC - Olivia Hornyak - 1 save

Game Summary:
It was an afternoon of firsts for the Shoregals.  For the team, it was the first game of the season and they ended up dropping a 4 -2 decision to hosts Oregon Clay.  For players Jackie Rush & Mila Zunich, they also achieved some important firsts.   Rush who is a freshman and was starting her first Varsity game, got her first Varsity goal off a crossing pass from soph. Olivia Siko in the first half for Avon Lake’s first goal of the season.  With 2 seconds remaining in the first half, soph. Mila Zunich scored her first Varsity goal on a shot from 18 yds. out off a long pass from Rush who recorded her first Varsity assist.  That knotted the score at 2-2 at the break.  Clay had tallies from soph. Karleigh Clere on a breakaway and a header goal from fellow soph. Sydney Hess off a corner kick from Clere.

The second half belonged to the Lady Eagles as Clere scored on another breakway and then with 14 minutes left,  soph. Alex Vartorella scored the final goal off a crossing pass from senior Kara Simon.  In goal for Avon Lake was junior Elise Duvall who made one save and for Clay soph. Olivia Hornyak also recorded one save.

In JV action, the Shoregals dominated in their first win of the season by a 4-1 score over Clay. Scoring goals for AL were freshman Anna Robinson with two tallies, soph. Olivia Hall scored a goal along with freshman Emily Higley.  Danielle DelGuidice was in goal for the Shoregals.    


Don't Forget the Pizza!!!
A reminder to everyone that once again this year Thursday night will be soccer pizza night for the Shoregals as Domino's holds a fundraiser for both the girls and boys soccer programs on each Thursday night during August.  A portion of each pizza sold all through the day will be contributed to the two programs. So give Mom a break and dial up some Dominos!!


Cudos Corner:
We like to recognize those individuals who do a little more for the program throughout the season.  This week we would like to say thanks to Eva Zunich for taking pictures for our Shoregal Yearbook, all the parent volunteers who helped with our teambuilding event, and Colleen Robinson for volunteering to do our JV stats for the season.

News for the Week of August 11, 2014

Program Notes for the Week of 8/11/2014:

Schedule for the Week of 8/11:
Monday, August 11th
    3:30PM-5:00PM - Training session.
Tuesday, August 12th
    5:00PM/7:00PM - JV/Varsity scrimmage vs. Elyria Catholic at ALHS.
Wednesday, August 13th
     3:30PM-5:00PM - Training session.
Thursday, August 14th
     5:00PM/7:00PM - JV/Varsity scrimmage vs. Bay at Bay HS.
Friday, August 15th
    9:00AM-4:00PM - Team Building Event at Common Ground - Oberlin
Saturday, August 16th
    11:00AM-1:00PM - 1st game at Oregon Clay HS.


2014 Rosters:
Rosters for the Fall season have been announced.  See the Pages box on the right hand side of our blog and click on "2014 Rosters" to find the players with numbers and positions.  Congrats to all who made the team this year and Best of Luck this season!!


2014 Shoregal Calendar:
Please visit the Pages box on the right hand side of our blog and click on "2014 Calendar" and there you will find the 2014 season calendar. It lists times and locations for all practices, games, and any other pertinent events. Unfortunately, due to size constraints we are not able to display the calendar on our blogsite. However, when you hit on the Pages link you will find the calendar in its entirety.


Dad got Pizza?? - That's crazy!!
A reminder to everyone that once again this year Thursday night will be soccer pizza night for the Shoregals as Domino's holds a fundraiser for both the girls and boys soccer programs on each Thursday night during August.  A portion of each pizza sold all through the day will be contributed to the two programs. So give Mom a break and dial up some Dominos!!


Cudos Corner:
A successful day at the Lorain County Showcase last Saturday as both teams won all of their games. We also ran a concession stand and would like to thank the following for helping out - Susan Moore, Merri Killius, Chip Killius, Colette Lubertozzi, Mark Siko, and Daegen Duvall.  


Soccer Site of the Week:
This week we want to tell you about the Ohio Soccer Weekly newsletter which can be found at:

http://ohsaa.org/sports/so/2014OSW/2014OhioSoccerWeekly.htm

Each week Jerry Snodgrass, the assistant comissioner for soccer in the OHSAA, puts out a newsletter which covers a number of topics, primarily for coaches, that parents might find interesting also. It helps you understand why things are done a certain way and the purpose behind specific rules.  Check it out!


Video of the Week:
We will continue again this week with more moves by world renown soccer freestyler Indi Cowie.  See if you can practice and learn some of these moves.....

Learn more about her and visit her website at:

http://www.indicowie.com/


This week's video is entitled "Crossbar Challenge"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMLXeW4lfeI&feature=player_detailpage

News for the Week of August 4, 2014

Program Notes for the Week of 8/4/2012:

Schedule for the Week of 8/4:
Monday, August 4th
    9:00AM-10:00AM - Rosters Posted at Troy Shed.
    1:30PM-3:00PM - First official training session for the Fall 2014 Season w/ season rosters.
Tuesday, August 5th
    11:00AM-12:00Noon - Uniform distribution at ALHS.
    3:30PM-5:00PM - Training session.
Wednesday, August 6th
    4:00PM/5:30PM - JV/Varsity scrimmage vs. Nordonia at ALHS.
    7:00PM-8:30PM   Fall Sports Parent Meeting at ALHS.
Thursday, August 7th
    10:00AM-11:00AM - Girls Soccer Picture Day at ALHS stadium
    3:30PM-5:00PM - Training session.
Friday, August 8th
    5:00PM/7:00PM - JV/Varsity scrimmage vs. Magnificat at ALHS.
Saturday, August 9th
    8:00AM-3:00PM - Lorain County Showcase at Troy.  See ALHS schedule on our Calendar.


2014 Rosters:
Rosters for the Fall season have been announced.  See the Pages box on the right hand side of our blog and click on "2014 Rosters" to find the players with numbers and positions.  Congrats to all who made the team this year and Best of Luck this season!!


2014 Shoregal Calendar:
Please visit the Pages box on the right hand side of our blog and click on "2014 Calendar" and there you will find the 2014 season calendar. It lists times and locations for all practices, games, and any other pertinent events. Unfortunately, due to size constraints we are not able to display the calendar on our blogsite. However, when you hit on the Pages link you will find the calendar in its entirety.


Did Someone say Pizza?????
A reminder to everyone that once again this year Thursday night will be soccer pizza night for the Shoregals as Domino's holds a fundraiser for both the girls and boys soccer programs on each Thursday night during August.  A portion of each pizza sold all through the day will be contributed to the two programs. So give Mom a break and dial up some Dominos!!


And Wings?????
We also have a BW3 fundraiser coming up on Monday 8/11 - same kind of deal, you buy wings or whatever and the team gets a portion of the sales.  I believe there is a flyer that has to be turned in when you purchase.  Another break for Mom - we sure like to eat on this team!!


Video of the Week:
We will continue again this week with more moves by world renown soccer freestyler Indi Cowie.  See if you can practice and learn some of these moves.....

Learn more about her and visit her website at:

http://www.indicowie.com/

This week's video is entitled "High School Soccer Freestyle Training"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AXYr2uiG0k&feature=player_embedded

News for the Week of July 28, 2014

Program Notes for the Week of 7/28/2014:

Schedule for the Week of 7/28:
Monday 7/28 - Thursday 7/31 - rest, maintain fitness, maintain ball skills
Friday, August 1st
    7:30AM-9:00AM   Camp Carey (45s, Push Ups, 120s, Sit Ups, Shuttles, Planks)
    1:30PM-3:00PM   Camp Carey (2 Mile), Gauntlet (to 2 Wide Goals), 11v11
Saturday, August 2nd
    7:30AM-9:00AM   USWNT Tech Evaluation (Juggling, Dribbling), 4v4
    1:30PM-3:00PM   USWNT Tech Evaluation (Passing&Receiving), Gauntlet (to 1 Goal), 11v11
Sunday, August 3rd
    7:30AM-9:00AM   USWNT Tech Evaluation (Shooting), 4v4, 8v8
    1:30PM-3:00PM   USWNT Tech Evaluation (Driven Balls), 11v11
Monday, August 4th
    9:00AM-10:00AM Rosters Posted at Troy Shed.
   Coaches available to meet w/ players and parents.
    1:30PM-3:00PM   First official training session for the Fall 2014 Season w/ season rosters.

Remember, in order to step foot on the field for try-outs YOU MUST have a current Physical Form in place. Make appropriate arrangements if you have not done so already.


2014 Shoregal Calendar:
Please visit the Pages box on the right hand side of our blog and click on "2014 Calendar" and there you will find the 2014 season calendar. It lists times and locations for all practices, games, and any other pertinent events. Unfortunately, due to size constraints we are not able to display the calendar on our blogsite. However, when you hit on the Pages link you will find the calendar in its entirety.


Alumni Game:
Another installment of our annual Alumni Reunion Game was held last Sunday 7/27.  This year we tried a new format by joining with the Boys team to have a combined Alumni afternoon and we also changed the location to the ALHS stadium to take advantage of the turf field there.  We had 25 girls come out to play and that was the largest number I have seen in the 11 years that I have been around and is probably the most ever.  Unfortunately, the weather would not cooperate and we did not get the chance to complete a glorious comeback in the 2nd half after the HS girls carried a 1-0 lead into halftime. We will have to wait until next summer for the rematch and we hope to see everyone again next year.

The Alumni squad was made up of the following:

Lindsay Harris - Class of 2005

Caitlin Bodzioney - Class of 2006

Sarah Richardson - Class of 2006

Alana Bilancini - Class of 2008

Jamie Bush - Class of 2008

Sammy Harris - Class of 2008

Rachel Matgouranis - Class of 2008

Sammy Stuart - Class of 2008

Halle Orlinski - Class of 2009

Bridget Lyons - Class of 2010

Melanie D'Angelo - Class of 2012

Danielle Liszka - Class of 2012

Cheyenne Lukstein - Class of 2012

Annie Lyons - Class of 2012

Taylor Nedrich - Class of 2012

Jocey Spitz - Class of 2012

Dana Strimbu - Class of 2012

Jillian Strimbu - Class of 2012

Claire Jones - Class of 2013

Kailey McClain - Class of 2013

Cara Dannemiller - Class of 2014

Molly Jeffries - Class of 2014

Karen Krause - Class of 2014

Molly Maloney - Class of 2014

Ali Robinson - Class of 2014


Alumni Game Pics:

Kudos Korner:
A major event like the Alumni game cannot be put together without a lot of help from our parents, so we would like to thank the following:  Mechele Nally for coordinating the girls side along with Mark Siko who donated the plates, plasticware, and napkins and Tracy Harper who did a little of everything.  On the Boys side Vanessa Furrer coordinated their half and was assisted by Holly Spitz and Cece Carlson.


Video of the Week:
This week we will present something that promotes a little more fun with soccer in the area of soccer tricks done by girls.  See if you can practice and learn some of these moves.....

This week's video features freestyle phenom Indi Cowie performing some tricks as a warmup to a game:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRaHULJdzsA

News for the Week of July 21, 2014

Program Notes for the Week of 7/21/2014:

Schedule for the Week of 7/21:
MONDAY - ALHS Youth Camp - 8:30 - 11:00AM at Troy.  ALHS Dutch Total Soccer Academy Team Camp 5:00 - 7:30 PM at Troy.

TUESDAY - ALHS Youth Camp - 8:30 - 11:00AM at Troy.  ALHS Dutch Total Soccer Academy Team Camp 5:00 - 7:30 PM at Troy.

WEDNESDAY - ALHS Youth Camp - 8:30 - 11:00AM at Troy.  ALHS Dutch Total Soccer Academy Team Camp 5:00 - 7:30 PM at Troy.

THURSDAY - ALHS Dutch Total Soccer Academy Team Camp 5:00 - 7:30 PM at Troy.              

FRIDAY - ALHS Dutch Total Soccer Academy Team Camp 5:00 - 7:30 PM at Troy.

SATURDAY - Open

SUNDAY - Alumni Reunion Game & Picnic - 3:00 PM at ALHS Stadium


Alumni Game:
The date for the Alumni Game & Picnic is Sunday July 27th at Avon Lake HS stadium.  We will be playing at 3:00 p.m. as part of a double header with the Boys Alumni game. Afterwards, we will have a picnic dinner. Watch your e-mail and pass the word to other Alumni and mark your calendars now for an afternoon of soccer, food, & fellowship!!


Video of the Week:
This week we will present something that has a little more fun with soccer in the area of soccer tricks done by girls.  See if you can practice and learn some of these moves.....

This week's video is entitled "Female Soccer Tricks":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRMKFjanBJc&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:

One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.

Toughness is a talent. I would take true toughness over talent everyday. When you have both then you have a true champion.

To be your best, you have to be willing to be uncomfortable and embrace it as part of your growth process.

It's not about having the skill to do something. It's about having the will, desire & commitment to be your best.

There may be people that have more talent than you, but there's no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do.

News for the Week of July 14, 2014

Program Notes for the Week of 7/14/2014:

Schedule for the Week of 7/14:
MONDAY -Coaches Contact days - 8:00-9:30AM Tactical training & 10:15 - 11:00AM Technical training at Troy.

TUESDAY - Coaches Contact days - 8:00-9:30AM Tactical training & 10:15 - 11:00AM Technical training at Troy.

WEDNESDAY - Coaches Contact days - 8:00-9:30AM Tactical training & 10:15 - 11:00AM Technical training at Troy.

THURSDAY - Coaches Contact days - 8:00-9:30AM Tactical training & 10:15 - 11:00AM Technical training at Troy.

FRIDAY - Strongsville Showcase

SATURDAY - Strongsville Showcase

SUNDAY - Strongsville Showcase


Alumni Game:
The date for the Alumni Game & Picnic is Sunday July 27th at Avon Lake HS stadium.  We will be playing at 3:00 p.m. as part of a double header with the Boys Alumni game. Afterwards, we will have a picnic dinner. Watch your e-mail and pass the word to other Alumni and mark your calendars now for an afternoon of soccer, food, & fellowship!!


Shorepals Meeting:
We have scheduled our next Shorepals meeting for Thursday July 17th at 7:30 p.m. at Las Cazuelas in the Landings.  We need to finalize plans for the Alumni game and get volunteers for the various committees along with starting to work through to do lists for those committees.  Hope to see you there!!


World Cup 2014:
The World Cup has now concluded with Germany being crowned World Champions by way of their 1-0 victory over Argentina. It was a very exciting World Cup and many consider it the best one ever.  All the official stats and results can be found 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 Progressive Soccer Training.  I will put a new one up each week and their website may be found at:

www.progressivesoccertraining.com

This week we will present a video entitled "1 Mistake Most Players Make":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2VuKJyiw2w&feature=player_detailpage&list=PL6SOwqge94ain8VDwUMJexqChcjWVBZNs


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:

"In Northeast Ohio, nothing is given. Everything is earned. You work for what you have." - LeBron James

If you believe in yourself, have dedication and pride and never quit, you'll be a winner.

It is during our failures that we discover our true desire for success.

Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of being.

Well done is better than well said.

You'll forget — the wins & losses
You'll forget — the halftime talks
You'll forget — the ups and downs
BUT YOU'LL NEVER FORGET YOUR TEAMMATES