Announcement
The final whistle has sounded and the inevitable, saddening absence has arrived. At the end of every season I look to fill the void with as much soccer as I can. I pick up the controller and play some FIFA on the PS2. I watch the MLS playoffs and the Champions League and Serie A (tip of the hat to Joe). I try to engorge myself on as much tactical learning as I can. I watch with a coach's eye to analyze strengths and weaknesses of various formations.
I reflect on the teams we played and recognize what worked and how to improve against their systems. I look to the future of our team and match personnel to what I envision for us next fall. I have ideas already and will be posting new handouts in the weeks and months to come. I have watched the younger players and have a sense of where we will need people to be.
Over the course of the winter, spring, and summer I encourage all of you to put some touches on the ball. I know some of you are planning to play indoor; this is good. In the past, several of you played spring soccer; this is good. The more match play you have between now and next fall the better we will be. I cannot participate much during the school year, depending on how many take part, but I can help you make contacts if you are interested in playing.
Visit Rick, our trainer, and he can help you set up an off-season training program to help improve your physical strength and endurance.
Remember why we play. We play because we love the game! (At least I do.)
