Bravo Talk

No doubt about it, Bangu is a very good team. Maybe it was because they were playing their 3rd game and we were only playing our 2nd game – so sure, we had more pop in our game.

I’m not sure if you did, but I recognized some of their players; in fact, I recognized their style. As I recall, they played a lot like Ratpack. Very strong on the ball. Always trying to spring their outside backs and play a long ball out to the corners.

After the first 10 minutes, I thought they looked a little stronger than us. Maybe they wanted to show their determination; after all, their coach told me before the game they were out for a little revenge. I kind of figured that. They’d beaten Ratpack and CSA Fusion, but they still hadn’t beaten Bravo.

After about 10 minutes I thought we started to play our game… we started to match their hard tackling with some of our own, and most importantly, we started to play OUR game. We have a unique style, but we have most is “heart”. The heart to not give up and not give in.

Sure, we have 16 very good soccer players, but what makes Bravo stand out more than any other team is how well we work together when we’re on the field playing a really good team, like Bangu. As a team, and I mean every one of you, earned some respect today. There were more than a few people – perhaps even some of your own parents – who didn’t think you could hold your own against Bangu, but as I told you before the game, you do not have to be afraid of anyone you meet on a soccer field. I have great confidence in you ALL and I was NOT surprised by the outcome at all today. I was not surprised that everyone contributed to this win and I feel really good that no matter which eleven I have on the field, you are going to work together to make sure Bravo is successful.

What I am most proud of is how you support each other on the field. If one Bravo player slips up, there’s another Bravo player right there to make up for her slip up. We have no stars! Personally, I don’t like stars, I like players who want to EARN their own way; and we have more than our share of players with that mind set.

I want to congratulate you on two very good games this weekend. I can assure you – it will be very difficult to surprise anybody from now on. Anyone who plays Bravo will know that they are playing one of the best teams at their age-group. In a word – nicely done! (ok, two words)

So now that the Ratpack game is cancled we are going to play Bangu or something like that the same team we played in Minnesota. I personally am PuMpEd!! WooT!! WooT!!! We are really going to have to be ready for the games. We are also going to play one of their older teams!!! So who is going to be there??? Comment Back!!!!!!

MiA

Anyone made any New Year’s resolutions?

Tomorrow night at practice, I’ve got a handout for you to read through. Even though I hate to take valuable practice time to talk about where we are right now, I think it is really important to make sure everyone realizes the importance of this particular time of year.

I also want to have a meeting with all the players. We can do it at my office, but I really need to try and get all the players there. I’m pretty flexible but I don’t know what your schedule is. I’ll just throw out some days and you can tell me if it will work for you.

Friday and Saturday nights are usually bad for me, but what about next Sunday night – that would be January 14th. I don’t think it will take more than an hour, so let’s say from 6:00 – 7:00. That should give you enough time to get home and do your homework. If you can’t make on that day or at that time, let me know! I would also like to have one or two Moms in attendance, so if your Mom can attend, let me know.

This all has to do with my handout tomorrow night. Sorry, you’ll have to wait to find out what it’s all about.

John

Since no one has posted a discussion type comment i might as well do one. As probally everyone knows we are playing rat pac in a couple of weeks. I dont know about everyone else but im pumped!!! I really want to beat them again! So does anyone think we should do something better that we didnt do when we played them in the tournament, or does anyone think we did something really good that we should do again?
comment what u think =]

-natalie