CW Red Barons

Red Barons Update

Well, we've already reached the half way mark of the season and it has been so much fun! I'm still amazed at the great group of kids we have! Me and Coach Matt were observing the team we played last Saturday and there was a lot of bickering and arguing going on between the players and between the players and coaches. We don't have any of that and I never hear our boys complain, even when I have them running and working hard in practice. Our team chemistry is amazing and I hope we can all stay together for at least a few more years!

I want to congratulate the boys on another well played game! Shiven was out this week and I had a cold & no voice, but the boys really stepped up. The team we played had some big kids and they were probably the best offensive team we've played. They got a few goals on us in the first half but we pretty much shut them down after that. We worked on defense this last week and used a sweep in the second half and it made a huge difference. Kudos to the boys for picking up on the things we learned last Tuesday and  for implementing them in the game!

For the second half of the season - We'll be spending some time on defense but we'll also be moving our focus back to personal ball handling skills. Please continue to urge your kids to practice their ball handling at home. If they have a sibling or parent to practice with, it really helps. Have them dribble the ball around you, without trying to kick it through your legs. Also, next year (U8) is the first year we'll need goalies. So...I'll be introducing the goalie position to the boys, so we can get a head start for next season.

Pictures - I haven't received any pictures of our games for our blog. Has anyone taken pictures? If so, please email them to me and I'll add them to our blog. Also, if you haven't seen the pictures on the blog, you can find them under "important links" where our game schedule & snack schedules are posted.

Professional Team Pictures - I haven't received any feedback on getting a team picture done. I don't think it's too late, should I get it scheduled? I think they'll come right out to our practice field to take them. Please email me and let me know. Also email me if you have any suggestions, concerns or if you just want to talk.

Thanks,
Coach Ben