Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays to every one!

Some of our team players are playing at the Rush Academy. On Friday 7, December Dylan, Jack, Jake, Julien and Logan were playing against U10 boys.

Once again, they played very well and they had great support from some dads! And they won!

I won't say any names!

I just received the registration form for Spring Soccer. Please let me know by January 9th if your son is planning on returning to the team. The team roster needs to be turned in by 1/29/2008.

The cost will be $64 and games start the weekend of 3/29/2008. (After Spring Break this year).

Thank you!

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End of Season

I want to thank every one for their support this season . It was not an easy decision for me to let go of my son . I have been coaching him since he was 4 years old!

For 4 years! And it is even more difficult to let go when I see great plays like at our last game! I saw Dylan dribbling the ball, going full speed, and I screamed "scissors" because he had to beat his opponent. Instead of doing what I suggested , he made an incredible pass to Julien who was running on the side line. That was an incredible assist and play.

I didn't teach this to them! It represents the pure instinct of great players and teamwork. I hope to think that my coaching inspired the players to be who they are today.

Again, thanks for all your support.

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Making Demands

We are almost at the end of our season and winter is at our door. My advice to you parents would be to work on perfecting technique, to focus on the continuing improvement of the individual player.

Your kid has been taught how to play every area of the pitch, not taught to play a specific role. They don't need to be taught a role because it is innate. Every player has a natural disposition towards one role or another but first they have to learn how to play everywhere.

I have seen some many teams, where the coaches are just there to win and their players never changed positions.

That is our responsibility to teach our players what the demands of the game are. That is why, it is a difficult game to play at the highest level. Today kids don't play until they arrive at training. They don't engage in any physical activity unless it is organized. I have a little time for each training session.

That is why, if you quit soccer for a while, it is difficult to come back quickly and be at the same level. I will recommend that your kids participate to the Rush Academy during winter.

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More than physical

In soccer, several factors combine to influence the performance of a team. However, the outstanding aspect that is obvious to a casual observer is the physical aspect, which is expressed in the fight for possession of the ball, running off the ball, dribbling, tackling etc...

All these demand a high level of fitness. On average, a soccer player covers a distance ranging between 8 to 14 kilometers during a match. That is why, I can't play anymore!

Apart from physical and techinal dimensions, the phychosocial dimension is vital in achieving good performance. Last night, I addressed them about responsability to bring their ball at practice, to be ready to train and learn, to master an effort as a team and stopped critized their teammates. The crying has to stop! I had too many kids crying these days.

The abilities of different players have to be molded together as well as their spirit. Of course, I am pushing dribbling and beat an opponent which does not help! And I am taking evaluation!

Maybe a party will help! Any volonteer?

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Rush Soccer Club

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