Game Cancelled for today

Well, ...I know my son is upset, but due to rain, our game has been canceled this morning. We will reschedule this game for Thursday, Sept. 20th.

We will have our next practice on Thursday, Sept. 13 at 5:45.

Thanks.
Jayson

NO PRACTICE ON MONDAY, SEPT 3

Okay...it isn't that I take flag football for K-2nd grade that serious. I actually didn't even think about it being Labor Day. My lovely wife pointed out that I had planned a practice on a holiday. OOPS!

So...sorry about that. Enjoy the picnics. We will see you all on Tuesday at 5:45.

Updated Schedule

Flag Football Schedule

Monday - August 27th – 5:45-7:00
Thursday – August 30 – 5:45-7:00
Saturday – September 1 – 9-10:15
Monday – September 3 – 5:45-7:00 - CANCELLED
Tuesday – September 4 – 5:45-7:00
Thursday – September 6 – 5:45-7:00
• GAME Saturday – September 8 – 9 am – Packers vs. VIKINGS – Field #1 - SNACKS: FRENCH
Thursday – September 13 – 5:45-7pm
• GAME Saturday – September 15 – 8 am – Lions vs. VIKINGS – Filed #2 – SNACKS: HAND
Thursday – September 20 – 5:45-7:00
• GAME Saturday – September 22 – 8 am – Bears vs. VIKINGS – Filed #2 – SNACKS: LARSON
Thursday – September 27 – 5:45-7:00
• GAME Saturday – September 29 – 9 am – Chiefs vs. VIKINGS – Field # 1 – SNACKS: Rossetti
Thursday – October 4 – 5:45-7:00
• GAME Saturday – October 6 – 9 am – Raiders vs. VIKINGS – Field #2 – SNACKS: West
Thursday – October 11th – 5:45-7 pm
• GAME Saturday – October 13 – 9 am – Broncos vs. VIKINGS – Field #1 – SNACKS: Clark

Some general info:
• We will practice every Thursday 5:45-7:00 until the end of the Flag Football season. We are trying to cram in a ton of practice the first two weeks so that the kids feel comfortable and confident before their first game.
• Have your kids at practice at least 5 minutes early. We WILL end on time. I know how important it is to get them home and to bed on time.
• Since some mom’s want to know…we will just wear black shorts…I’ve got no idea what color the jerseys will be.
• Every child will need a mouth guard. You can buy these at Academy or Wal-Mart.
• We will make sure that every kid gets to handle the ball during the game.

Jayson French – Coach
Home: 417.525.4933
Work: 417.781.2273
Cell: 417.483.9812
Email: Jayson.french@gmail.com
Our schedule and general info updated on the web at: coachfrench@blogspot.com
Mark Hand – Assistant Coach
Email: mark.hand@ciy.com
Home: 417.673.8686
Work: 417.781.2273

Flag Football info coming soon!

Where do we practice? At the King Jack baseball fields
When do we practice? For the first two weeks, we are going to cram in as many practices as we can. So...next week:
Monday 5:45-7:15
Thursday 5:45-7:15
Saturday 9-10:30
Monday 5:45-7:15
Tuesday 5:45-7:15
Thursday 5:45-7:15

Once the games start, we will only practice on Thursday 5:45-7:15.

My home number is 417.525.4933.

Here's a little bit about me. I'm married to Janice, we have three kids (Justin 11, Levi 8, and Sydney 3). I work at Christ In Youth in Joplin, MO. I'm a Chiefs fan and married to a Bronco's fan. Makes for an ugly fall football season.

I'm really looking forward to working with your kids!

Jayson French

No practice on Sat March 24th

We are going to have to cancel practice on Saturday, March 24th. It looks like the field is flooded pretty bad. So...although I'd love to see the mud-fest...we will have to pass. See you all at the game.

Jayson

Great games so far...

We've had a couple of great games. The first game we won 2-1 and the second game we lost 3-4. I've been really impressed with how hard the kids have played. They are starting to figure out the whole position thing on the field.

Justin scored two goals in our first game.
In our second game, Jacob scored one goal and Justin had two goals.

We've had Christian, Ronnie and Jacob all play goalie. They have all done a outstanding job.

Janae is really starting to get the defender part down well. She is great on the attack.

Chloe is really improving her ball handling skills. I had the chance to see her moving the ball down the field in the first game and it was impressive.

Suzannah and Brittney have been a couple of our top defenders. They have both really been improving at using body positioning to move the defender to the outside.

Brendon has been running like crazy as a midfielder. It seems like that kid can go forever. He is getting more aggressive to the ball as well.

We are having a great time. The kids all really need to work on ball handling. That is probably the biggest area of weakness at this point.

I think the biggest strength right now would be in their endurance. I'm surprised at how well they keep going. I think we are going to change from a 2-2-2 formation into a 2-1-3. We may give that a shot next game.

Here's our Team

Coach: Jayson French
Assistant Coach: Lisa Kilby

Players:

1. Chloe Pittman
2. Christian Kilby
3. Brenden Kilby
4. Suzannah Davis
5. Janae Robinson
6. Brittany Lindsay
7. Justin French
8. Jacob Hamilton
9. Ronnie Dunham
   

More info than you've ever needed...

3^rd and 4^th grade Soccer Information

Coach: Jayson French

Assistant Coach: Lisa Kilby

Sponsor: Alcan Pkg

CONTACT INFO

Coach: Jayson French:

Home Phone: 417-525-4933

Cell Phone: 417-781-2273

Email: jaysonfrench@gmail.com

I will try and keep a blog on the internet for our team. We will see how this goes! Hopefully I’ll get some game pictures and keep this information sheet up to date. Keyword: Hopefully! Here is the link: www.coachfrench.blogspot.com

Assistant Coach: Lisa Kilby:

Home Phone: 417-673-7873

DETAILS

• To check for cancellations in case of inclement weather:

• GAMES:Call Jayson, Lisa or the Bridge Soccer (417-206-6886 ext. 25).
• PRACTICES:Call Jayson or Lisa.We may reschedule practice.

• Please be at all games at least 15 minutes early! Be at practices 10 minutes early.
• All kids MUST wear appropriate sized shin guards at BOTH practice and games.
• All kids need to bring their own water to practices and games.
• I encourage kids to bring their own soccer balls to practice.
• We are Team #3 on the Webb City Youth Soccer Schedule
• Picture Day will either be April 2 or April 5 – Money is due on the day we take pictures, check or cash. We will need to be at the game 30 minutes early for pictures!

PARENTS

• Play a part in getting the team ready. Have your kids out running DAILY (1/2 mile to a mile IF possible…don’t turn it into a burden). Even if it isn’t a practice day, make a habit of getting your kids in shape by asking them to go outside for a jog. Have them play around with the soccer ball everyday. They don’t have to do any specific drills at home. Make a point to play some soccer with your kids daily. If you want them to do well in a game, then you need to play a part in helping them during the week.
• Don’t be negative about your child’s performance.
• NEVER bad mouth your kids, their teammates, their coach, the opposing coach, players we are competing against, or the Referees. Be positive!
• Encourage your child before, during and after the game. Be proud of our kids…even if we lose.

SNACKS

Please check the snack schedule below. Please bring healthy snacks for each player. Avoid soda and surgery treats. Kids look forward to a snack and a drink after a hard game. Please bring food items that are pre-packaged…not homemade.

SCHEDULE

March 6 (Tuesday)

Practice – 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm – King Jack Soccer Field #6

March 10 (Saturday)

Practice – 9:30-11:30 King Jack Soccer Fields

March 13 (Tuesday)

Practice – 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm – King Jack Soccer Field #6

March 17 (Saturday)

Practice - 9:30-11:30 King Jack Soccer Fields

March 19 (Monday)

GAME (Team #3 vs. 4) – 5:30 pm – Field #6 - SNACKS: FRENCH

March 20 (Tuesday)

Practice – 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm – King Jack Soccer Field #6

March 22 (Thursday)

GAME – (Team #3vs. 2) - 6:30 pm – Field #5 - SNACKS: KILBY

March 26 (Monday)

GAME – (Team #3 vs. 1) – 6:30 pm – Field #5 - SNACKS: PITTMAN

March 27 (Tuesday)

Practice - 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm – King Jack Soccer Field #6

March 29 – BYE – NO GAME TONIGHT

April 2 (Monday)

GAME (Team #3 vs. 6) – 5:00 pm – Field #6 – POSSIBLE PICTURE DAY – HAVE YOUR MONEY WITH YOU - SNACKS: DAVIS

April 3 (Tuesday)

Practice - 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm – King Jack Soccer Field #6

April 5 (Thursday)

GAME – (Team #3 vs. 7) - 5:00 pm – Field #6 - POSSIBLE PICTURE DAY – HAVE YOUR MONEY WITH YOU - SNACKS: ROBINSON

April 9 (Monday)

GAME – (Team #3 vs. 5) - 5:30 pm – Field #5 - SNACKS: LINDSAY

April 10 (Tuesday)

Practice – 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm – King Jack Soccer Field #6

April 12 (Thursday)

GAME – (Team #3vs. 4) - 5:30 pm – Field #6 - SNACKS: HAMILTON

April 16 (Monday)

GAME – (Team #3 vs. 2) - 6:30 pm – Field #5 - SNACKS: DUNHAM

April 17 (Tuesday)

Practice – 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm – King Jack Soccer Field #6

April 19 (Thursday)

GAME – (Team #3 vs. 1) - 5:30 pm – Field #6 - SNACKS: FRENCH

April 23 - BYE – NO GAME TONIGHT

April 24 – Tuesday – Possibly a practice – update later

April 26 – Make up games if needed

Welcome to the team!

Hey...I will put up some info later. So stay posted for details. Our first practice will be Tuesday, March 6 @ 5:30pm on field #6.

See you then.

Jayson