31 October 2006

Two quick things

Stats: Who has scored for ES this year? we have 22 for and 12 against, with jeff and the defense recording two clean sheets.

Twin Ponds tonight: I suspect those of you who said that they would play tonight forgot that it was Halloween....anyone showing anyway? I might, but I don't have children.

30 October 2006

Last Game, Pickup, Next Game

Way to come back and get the win yesterday. I felt we took it to them except for the beginning of the second half. Then the intensity returned. Good chances, good finishing, good defending.

Pickup tomorrow night is between 7-9 at Twin Ponds.

Next game is Sunday at 1, CD East (I think) against Londonderry. Bring your blue shirts.

Again, good work, see you next week.
jc

23 October 2006

Twin Ponds Pick-up

Hi Everyone-

For those of you who a) read the blog and b) think that they need additional time to work on fitness, skills, shooting and miss weekly practice.

Twin Ponds has open pick-up every Tuesday from 7-9pm. The skill level varies but is generally decent, with players ranging in age from 17-60.

I won't be there this Tuesday (10/24) but otherwise plan to attend whenever I can.

Directions to Twin Ponds: http://ezleagues.ezfacility.com/contact_us.aspx?facility_id=15

Nonetheless...

Despite the result, we played some of our best soccer this year during that game. A couple of finishes, and we would have been fine.
Look inside yourself, see what you can improve, see what we as a team can do better. Other than the obvious - finishing.
Let's get ready for the physical game next Sunday against Camp Hill.
There is pickup indoor at Twin Ponds on Tuesday - Nick, can you post the times?
Rest up and I'll see you Sunday if not before,
jc

17 October 2006

Upcoming Games

All,

Solid work this past weekend - let's not get carried away, however. There was some talk, and I agree with it, that we were still too vertical in our attack. We used the width very well, I thought, but didn't really switch the point of attack. This upcoming game, Sunday, 1pm at CDEast against Redland, let's work on that. We don't have to go directly to goal. Review Argentina's 24-pass goal against Serbia from this past world cup (got to be somewhere online).
Other games coming up are: Camp Hill, Sunday, Oct.29, 1pm at Fiala, Londonderry, November 5, 1pm at CD East. Those will be tough, so let's get ready for them by playing hard this week.
Again, a nice win - we needed the result - but let's focus on lateral movement and, for Camp Hill and Lower Dauphin (last game of the season), physical play.

07 October 2006

Indoor

All, with the arrival of October, the rapidly shrinking daylight and falling temperatures, thoughts shift to the upcoming indoor season.
I'd like to ask if anyone would like to manage the indoor sessions this year. It would be a big help. We've been managing by committee, which works great, but I need a bit of a break from my current role.
Any takers?

06 October 2006

Practice?

Are we having practice on Sunday? What is a good time for everyone to make it?

Buddy

03 October 2006

Ryan Maxim Suchy


As promised here's the little guy's birth announcement. He weighed in at 6 lb.s 7.5oz. and was 18 1/2" long.

01 October 2006

Forget that Fucking Fiasco

Pardon my fucking French.
That sucked. For those not in attendance, and you were many, that was a 3-0 loss. That's right, a serious ass-whooping.
First, I'd like to apologize for playing like shit, not having any energy or fight. Don't know why, but I should perform better and will in the future.
Second, let's be schizophrenic here - forget this loss until we face them again. To move up to first division, we must beat them. So remember how shitty it feels to lose to them. All twenty of them. No excuses, though. We had more skill, but less fight. We did try, and the effort was there at times. The game just didn't come together for us.
Every team has games like these, when just about every bounce of the ball goes wrong, so let's regroup and come out fighting for the next one.
Next game is in two weeks. Based on what I heard, Wednesday will be a wash. I will be out of town Wednesday through Wednesday, so I can help put things together, but won't be there. I think playing next Sunday would be a good idea.
Have a good couple of weeks and be vocal with your ideas as to how we can bounce back.
Take it easy fellas,
jc