Fridays make up game

Parents,

We just received word back from the other team, we are officially set to play at St. Pius on the upper field 6:00 on Friday 10/16 (tomorrow). If you can, please try to come a little early to warm up.

Coach Bob

Academy Feedback

I received this email from David Staverman regarding the Monday night Academy Training and should have passed it along sooner. He is looking for feedback on the training sessions.

I believe that the training was helpful and allowed us to follow up on Thursday with game related training, however, I am curious as to how everyone felt about having two nights of practice. Please let me know.

Also, email or post your comments regarding David's questions and I will pass them along.

Thanks,

Bob

Hi Coaches,

Tonight is our last night of Academy for U8 and U10 players. I would like your feedback, and feedback from your parents, regarding this program.

1. Do you believe your son / daughter / team improved as a result of this form of training?
2. Do you believe the larger group format for training was successful?
3. Do you believe your team performed well against other teams in league play?
4. Would you be willing to pay a higher registration fee, ($65 to $70 per season) to continue this added training?

I welcome any thoughts, suggestions, ideas you may have for improving our players skills and overall program.

Lets try to at least get pictures in tonight.

We know it's raining, and it looks like there is more on the way. If you can come as close to 6:00 as you can and we will get pictures done. If the rain starts up again we will break and head home.

Coach Bob

Rained Out

No surprise, but we are rained out today.

Pictures are rescheduled for Thursday at 6:00 at Silverlake.

Remember to be in uniform for the pictures.

Have a great weekend and see you on Monday at 5:30.

Bob

Rain Out

No practice tonight due to the rain.

If we are lucky enough to play Saturday, please arrive 40 minutes early so that we can take pictures/fill out paperwork/etc.

If we are rained out Saturday, pictures will be rescheduled.

Thanks,

Bob

Questions Questions Questions

Three questions for the parents:

1. Still trying to arrange a new date for the 10/10 game. How is Wednesday 10/7 for everyone?
2. We would like to enter our team in the Spooktacular tournament the weekend of 10/24-25. Can your daughter play? For more information visit: http://www.iscsoccer.org/2009spooktacular.pdf
3. Sean and I are looking to enter a team in an Indoor league starting in late October and running for 8 weeks. We will likely combine with Ryan Bihl's team in order to have enough players. Is your daughter interested in playing?

We will have more information on these items Thursday and will definitely need answers on questions 1 and 2 at that time.

Thanks,

Bob

Recheduling Last Game

Our final opponent has asked to move our game scheduled for 10/10. We are trying to move it to Thursday, 10/8. We will let you know when a date/time is finalized.

Thanks,

Bob

Team Pictures

Monday night we will pass out fliers for team pictures. They are scheduled for Saturday, 9/26, before our game. Please arrive 30 minutes before game time so we can pose.

For those not attending Monday's practice, we will have the fliers available on Thursday, as well.

Thanks,

Bob

Reminder on Snack Schedule

Snack/Drink Schedule

Here is a snack & drink schedule for the game, there are 9 girls on our team. I just randomly assigned names so please let me know if you have any conflicts with the date your given.

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We do have a player with a peanut allergy, please try to avoid bringing any snack made with peanuts or peanut butter.

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I will bring a fruit (ie. apple slices or 1/2 banana or grapes or oranges) for the girls to snack on if they need it at half time. If you child can't or won't eat any of the above please let me know.

8/22/2009 Ella Viox

8/29/2009 Mackenzie Skaggs

9/5/2009 Mia Strohmeyer

9/12/2009 Rylee Ratliff

9/19/2009 Anne Marie Linstead

9/26/2009 Rachel Ealy

10/3/2009 Sarah Cutcher

10/10/2009 Abby Carothers

Saturday's Game (9/5)

Just wanted to get a head count on who can attend Saturday.

You can let either Angie, Sean or me know tonight at practice.

Thanks.

Academy Training Rescheduled

The Academy Training scheduled for Labor Day, 9/7, has been moved to Wednesday, 9/9. I expect that this will cause scheduling issues for some and understand if you will not be able to attend.

Thanks,

Bob

Pre-game warm ups

Today is our first game, I hope the girls are excited. Please try to show up at the field 15 minutes before game time.

Thanks,

Coach Bob

Snack/Drink Schedule

Here is a snack & drink schedule for the game, there are 9 girls on our team. I just randomly assigned names so please let me know if you have any conflicts with the date your given.

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We do have a player with a peanut allergy, please try to avoid bringing any snack made with peanuts or peanut butter.

*****************************************************************************************

I will bring a fruit (ie. apple slices or 1/2 banana or grapes or oranges) for the girls to snack on if they need it at half time. If you child can't or won't eat any of the above please let me know.

8/22/2009 Ella Viox

8/29/2009 Mackenzie Skaggs

9/5/2009 Mia Strohmeyer

9/12/2009 Rylee Ratliff

9/19/2009 Anne Marie Linstead

9/26/2009 Rachel Ealy

10/3/2009 Sarah Cutcher

10/10/2009 Abby Carothers

Fall Schedule Has Been Released

Fall 2009 Schedule

8/22/2009 11:30 AM Spring Valley

8/29/2009 9:00 AM St Pius #1

9/5/2009 9:00 AM Spring Valley

9/12/2009 11:30 AM Crescent Springs Park

9/19/2009 11:30 AM Spring Valley

9/26/2009 2:00 PM St Pius #1

10/3/2009 11:30 AM St Pius #1

10/10/2009 9:00 AM Spring Valley

Field Directions and Rain Out Numbers:

SPRING VALLEY Rain Out Number (859) 392-0004

I-275 to Turkeyfoot Rd exit, South on Turkeyfoot, past Dudley, Stevenson, and Brightleaf ( 3.2 miles). Turn left on Spring Valley (just past Brightleaf). Spring Valley deadends at Spring Valley Park & soccer field

ST PIUS #1 Rain Out Number (513) 333-5789

I-275 to Turkeyfoot Road. South on Turkeyfoot to Dudley. East (left) on Dudley to St Pius School. Field #1 on right side by Original Church Building as you begin to go behind school.

Crescent Springs Park Rain Out Number (513) 684-4893

I-75 to Buttermilk Pk. West on Buttermilk Pk. Turn right into Crescent Sprigs Park (across from Kremer’s Market and Fire House). Field on right side of parking lot

ON FOR WEDNESDAY

We have confirmation from David Staverman that Monday's practice will be held Wednesday at 5:45 at Silverlake.

I will not be able to attend but Coach Sean will be there to work with the team.

Also, we will have our regularly scheduled practice on Thursday and will try to keep it fun.

Please try to respond in the comments section or via email so I know who has gotten the message.

Thanks.

Stormy Weather

I just received word from David Staverman that we are cancelled for tonight.

The instructor, Jeff Cummings, would like to hold the make-up session this Wednesday, 5:45, at Silverlake. Please let me know ASAP if you can attend and I will pass along to David.

Thanks and feel free to call with any questions.

Proper Soccer Ball is Size 3

I made a mistake in the post on required soccer equipment. The proper ball size for U8 is a size 3.

Many thanks to Kevin Carothers for pointing this out and my apologies to those who are inconvenienced.

Schedules and Rain Out Information

The only thing we know for certain is that the season will consist of 8 games and the first is scheduled for 8/22. Usually, we do not receive an official schedule until the last week before we begin.

When we get the schedule I will post it along with directions to the fields and rain out numbers. When I am aware of a rainout I will post it immediately on this site, but parents can feel free to call the rain out numbers as well.

Practice/Game Requirements

Just a reminder that your child should bring the following items to each practice or game:

• Shin Guards
• Size 3 soccer ball
• Cleats/Turf shoes
• Water (very important)
• Black or orange socks for games

On the 'NO' list (especially for games):

• No jewelry (bracelets, earrings, necklaces)
• No glasses without appropriate strap
• No bows/ribbons in hair

These are things the referee will inspect before every game and will insist upon their removal.

Verify Contact Information

This season we plan to use this blog as the primary source for team schedules, practices, cancellations, etc., as in the past is has been difficult to reach everyone in a timely manner. Phone calls can be made as well, if requested.

To reach the blog from this status email, click here. Whenever the blog is updated, notifications will be sent to the email addresses provided on the sign up sheets.

Please leave a comment for this post (either click comment below or click the post title) and verify that you have received this email and can view the blog. On Wednesday, I will call anyone I have not heard back from.

Also, there are posts on the blog concerning practices and a roster list.

Thanks,

Bob

Practice Dates and Times

This season we will be practicing on Thursday evenings at Silverlake (click for map) from 6:30 to 7:30. We will be sharing the facility with the other U8 Girls team as well as the U8 Boys team. At this time the plan is to practice as a team for 30 minutes and then scrimmage one of the other teams for 30 minutes, as we believe the best learning experience is game situations. Our first practice will be Thursday, August 6th

In addition, the Erlanger/Elsmere Soccer Club has contracted with Jeff Cummings, Thomas More Soccer Coach, to hold practice sessions on Monday evenings from 5:45 to 6:45. This is tentatively scheduled to be held at Silverlake. The sessions will focus on technical development in accordance with Kentucky Youth Soccer Association guidelines. All U8 Boys and Girls teams will take part in these sessions, with the first scheduled for Monday, August 10th.

So, in summary, we will have two practices a week, Mon 5:45 to 6:45 at Silverlake and Thur 6:30 to 7:30 also at Silverlake. Please leave comments on any conflicts you will have with these dates.

Fall 2009 Soccer Information

Welcome to the Fall 2009 Soccer blog for the Erlanger/Elsmere U8 Girls...otherwise known as Orange Crush. I am Bob Blasingame and, along with Sean Skaggs, will be coaching the team as we have the past two seasons. Our goal is to teach the girls the skills they will need in order to develop as soccer players and to do so in a fun manner.

As for the players, returning for their third season with us are:

• Maria Blasingame
• Sarah Cutcher
• Anne Marie Linstead
• Mackenzie Skaggs

Back to team after playing in Fall 2008 is Ella Viox.

Newcomers to the team are:

• Abby Carothers
• Rachel Ealy
• Emma Koch
• Rylee Ratliff

More information on practices, length of season, etc. will follow.

If you have any questions, feel free to use the comments section or email us at ablasingame@insightbb.com or seananddawnskaggs@gmail.com.

Fall Girls U8 Soccer

It's almost time...look for updates soon.

Coach Bob