THE BRIDGE/WCYS 2008
Coaches:Jayson French
417.483.9812 (cell)
417.525.4933 (home)
Email: jaysonfrench@gmail.com
Phil Hamilton
417.621.5572 (cell)
417.673.8713 (home)
Email: webe5hams@cableone.net
Team Sponsor: Resident Inn
Team Website: coachfrench@blogspot.com
Team:
1. Abbey Roderique
2. Alex Hall
3. Aubrey Holt
4. Caleb Clark
5. Christina Mesa
6. Dakota Fears
7. Emilee Mitchell
8. Jacob Hamilton
9. Justin French
10. Sarah Anibal
2008 Practice Schedule
March 11 – Dribbling Emphasis (5:30-6:30pm)
March 14 – Passing Emphasis (5:30-6:30pm)
March 18 – Shooting Emphasis (5:30-6:30pm)
March 21 – Trapping Emphasis (5:30-6:30pm)
March 22 – Defending and Offense Position Skills – (9am-11am)
2008 Game Schedule – all games are on Tuesdays and Thursdays
March 25 – 5:30 – Field 6 – vs. Wal-Mart
March 27 – 5:30 – Field 6 – vs. The Edge
April 1 – 5:30 – Field 7 – vs. Medicine Shoppe (Possible Picture Day)
April 3 – 6:30 – Field 6 – vs. Rotten Brothers
April 8 – BYE
April 10 – 6:30 – Field 6 – vs. The Edge
April 15 – 5:30 – Field 7 – vs. Van’s Vans
April 17 – 5:30 – Filed 6 – vs. Wireless Connections
April 22 – 5:30 – Field 7 – vs. Van’s Vans
April 24 – 5:30 – Field 7 – vs. Wal-Mart
DETAILS
• To check for cancellations in case of inclement weather:
o GAMES: Call Jayson, Phil or the Bridge Soccer (417-206-6886 ext. 25).
o PRACTICES: Call Jayson or Phil. 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.
• We encourage kids to bring their own soccer balls to practice (please put their name on the ball so they don’t get confused).
• We are Team #5 on the Webb City Youth Soccer Schedule
• Picture Day will be announced later – 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
• We will always do our best to make sure every child plays at least 50% of the game (most of the time more). While not everyone will have the exact same amount, we will be diligent and fair with playing time.
• We will begin to assign kids a specific position. We will move them around some…but will really try to let them learn a few positions. For the last several years they have roamed the field…now we start teaching them to excel in positions. We hope that many of these kids leave the “herd” mentality of following the ball around the field. Our goal is to teach them strategy. We want to begin developing some advanced skills.
• We will push your child physically. Our goal is to do at least 20 minutes of conditioning at the beginning of every practice. Please let us know if he/she has any limitations or medical issues. Our practices will consist of 20 minutes of conditioning, 20 minutes of skill development and 20 minutes of teamwork.
• It won’t be possible to turn your child into a good soccer player with just two practices a week. Please play a part in getting the team ready. Have your kids out playing and running 4 or 5 days a week (a ½ mile or more, 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. We want your child to succeed and practicing with them will help accomplish this goal. The time you invest will be well worth it.
• Don’t be negative about your child’s performance.
• NEVER badmouth 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. We will be proud of them no matter what the outcome of the game.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jayson or Phil at the numbers or e-mails posted above.
