BARCA!

Barcelona did it. While beaten Manchester United 2 goals to 0 in final of the League of the Champions, the Catalan ones sign a resounding trebled one and enter into the annals by the big door. And I ask myself THE question: did we not attend tonight to the triumph of the biggest team of the history of the game? To win one of the most prestigious competitions of club is one thing. But to win it in these conditions with such a mastery, with a totally modified defense and two offensive players of basis raising injury.

Frankly, I did not there believe a second before the game. Of as much as the ten first minutes clearly were at the advantage of the champion of England with a very urgent Ronaldo (three strikes in eight minutes). But after that, which demonstration of the Catalan ones. Technical quality, quality of game and of pass of course, which is the mark of factory of the club. But also a solidarity and a direction of the huge sacrifices, even from the attacks and this permanent will to play towards the before symbolized by Iniesta, without protests the game man tonight.
Watching games like that, makes me to continue even more to coach!

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Tryouts

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Success Story

Les Bleus is leading the U10 Boys league at Heartland and will finish first or second. This position of excellence has been earned just through one year. Les Bleus started few years ago as a recreational team and moved up to Premier last Fall.

During Fall season, Les Bleus were undefeated and finish first. We moved to D2 in Spring. This accomplishment is due to our players and parents. Their commitment to soccer is evidenced in its love of the game.

Next year is going to be a new development and a new experience. Les Bleus will combine with FC Porto http://www.fcportokansas.com/

Tryouts are going to be June 13 & June 14 at Blue Valley Sport Complex (133 St. & Switzer)from 12:30pm to 2pm

Thanks to all the kids and parents that have played with passion and love for the game.

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Juggling

As in any other sport, the recipe for succes in soccer is equal parts talent and preparation. There is not much we can do about talent, but there is a lot we can do to prepare.
It is important that the boys spend a lot of time playing around with a soccer ball. No matter what positions they play, it is important that they have a high level of "feel" for the ball, and feel comes from nothing else but accumulating experience with a ball on your foot, not to mention their thights, chest and head, and hands if you are a goalkeeper.

And the best to do it is: JUGGLING.

Juggling is one good way to develop ball feel. But even better is kicking the ball against a wall and playing rebound in different ways. The best thing about this is most players enjoy it.

This said, I won't write their score of juggling from this week. Only 2 kids are above 20 juggling, and the rest did less than last month. If we start to lose games, don't look at me! I have tried to prevent....

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Jack Jewsbury

We are very grateful for Jack Jewsbery 's visit during our practice on April 28, 2009. Jewsbury was drafted 43rd overall in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft by the Kansas City Wizards, and signed for a developmental contract.

Jewsbury has played all positions: striker, defender and now midfield defender, Jack became a significant utility player for the Wizards.

We played a few minutes with him and we can see how well he plays. Our kids enjoyed his visit and asked him several questions.

Thanks Jack !

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