Tuesday, July 20, 2010

next two weeks

The regular season is getting closer.  Just a few quick notes regarding the remainder of the summer and the start of our mandatory practice.
  • For the next 2 weeks (July 21 & 28) we will still be having open field on Wednesday's.  This will take place from 4:00 to 5:30 PM.  The reason that we are doing this is because the boys team will be using the field for camp and practice in the evening.  There is no open field on Wednesday August 4th.
  • First day of practice.  8/9/10.  This is Monday the 9th and is mandatory for all of those playing soccer this fall.  Running will take place from 6:30 to 8:00 am.  Will will then resume practice from 1:00 to 3:30 PM.  There will be a scrimmage on August 11, 2010 at Ellet.  This will take place at 7 PM.
  • Alumni Game is on Sunday August 15th at 3 PM.
  • PAPERWORK.  All athletes must have their physical form turned in before then can participate on Monday the 9th.  If we do not have your physical for you are not allowed to participate in team activities.

Please feel free to contact any one of the coaches with any questions that you may have.  

Geoffrey J. Woodruff
Cell  330.414.6504


Sunday, July 18, 2010

5th game and final observations

We ended Sat morning with another 0-0 draw with Painesville Riverside.  Another good game where we had opportunities to score.

All five of the high schools we played are single high school districts which means the girls on those teams have had the opportunity to play together as a team for years.  Also, all of them only had their varsity players.

We bring all the girls who we know are planning to be out for the team and it is the first time for many of them to be playing together as a team.  For us this is really the beginning of the formation of the team.  The overnight stay was a good experience for the girls too and thanks to Mrs. Gaither, Coach Miller, Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Kirk for enabling that to happen.
All in all, we were 0-3-2, but in this bloggers opinion, it was a very productive weekend for the Firestone Falcon Girls Soccer team.  Go Stone!



Saturday, July 17, 2010

4th game

0-0 draw with Wellington. We had many opportunities to score

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3rd game

Mansfield Madison 1-0. We played a good game. Seemed to be working better together.

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a few comments on Friday games


This tournament is about preparing for the coming season.  The two teams we have played so far only had their varsity players present.  We have played our whole roster as it is now including new girls who have not officially practiced with the team, even though we have had conditioning twice a week and open field games once a week since June.  It was clear especially for the 1st game that the other team was very familiar with each other on the field  and they scored on some set plays they repeated.

What our coaches are about is giving an experience for all the girls to get to know each other and to have some field time.  Plus we started some new girls who have not played with our varsity before. 

Today will be long and hot.  Pray for cool breezes!



Friday, July 16, 2010

2nd game

5-0 Marysville. We played better as the game progressed

1st game

7-0 Kings HS

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Girls play in adidas National Showcase Fri & Sat, July 16 & 17

The Firestone HS Girls Falcon Soccer team is playing in the adidas National Showcase tournament this weekend. We will be posting updates of games in this blog.