Last week was a hard week to take. I was mad and upset. I thought we were a better team than the Clash was yet we could not win a single game yet. There were missed opportunities and we could not beat them. I was so mad, I couldn't blog about it. and I spent the most of the week trying to figure out what we can do to make my team better.
So I decided that I needed to lead this team. This was the way it was going to go. i was going to rejoin the team on the field and take it to the other team. I was going to push my skills and LEAD this team.
But as it turned out, I didn't need to lead the team on the field, but lead the team while in goal. but first the game details. Everyone stepped up and improved their game. Jen came in and played a great defense. She didn't let anyone get to the ball. Sandra and Norma also stepped up big. They took up being a defender, and played a great game. Adrian, Steve, and Ed all stepped up too on Defense. They switched around abit, but they had great step ups on the D. Adrian had some good moves amd moved the ball around great. Brandon and Candice has given this team a huge talent boost. They are able to pass and shoot and set and example for others on the team. I think the team gets inspired and want to do the same.
Steve, Sandy and Brandon all scored for us. steve finally got that elusive goal to tie Sandy in the number of career goals. But Sandy stepped up and scored her 2nd goal of her career. Brandon tipped in a hard work goal to finish it off.
I didn't think it was a big moment, but I brushed it off ready to go to the next one. Apparently there was a huge shot and i quickly got my hand up and knocked it away. The bench and crowd were cheering the great save. Some thought it was going in, but I took a huge save.
I was extremely proud of this teams effort. And I think building on this win will boost this morale. I know I was relieved to have the big "monkey" off my back with our first win. And now its on to anothter team that we can take it too and beat.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
Indoor Soccer Week 3; vs Superbad
Week 3
This last week we went up against the other half of "Cave Dwellers" called Superbad. Unforetunately, it didn't turn out any better. We ended up losing 9-4. But I think this team is significantly better than us. They are the top of the divison, whereas we are just getting started. They had more speed more skill more everything... except players. They had go into the stands to pull people to play with their team. I think 1/2 the team wasn't even on their team. As for us I asked 3 people to replace those who were injured. And this happened way before the start of the game.
I tried my best, but again, the talent level over there is greater than the talent on my team. They should really be called Rudy and whoever wants to play with him. Rudy once again, played the entire game. And with 3 guys on the bench, I doubt everyone played enough in the game. I think I am already seeing chunks of this team falling apart too. One of their players is looking to join a 3rd team. Why would you do that? oh yeah you're not getting playing time. Gee, I think I was on the same page. and a few of the other players on my team were feeling the same way.
In any case, that team is the top tier, and we are starting out. Hopefully this will improve. But this was the most fustrating game. It was probably because Rudy's highschool team was out-playing agaisnt us.
In the end, we only play them once, so who cares. It's just one game. Of the 3 games, we have enjoyed the 2 not against Rudy. The team needs to brush this off and move on. THere are other teams where it will be alot more fun to play and enjoy. Where the skill level is about the same and we can enjoy our time out there.
This last week we went up against the other half of "Cave Dwellers" called Superbad. Unforetunately, it didn't turn out any better. We ended up losing 9-4. But I think this team is significantly better than us. They are the top of the divison, whereas we are just getting started. They had more speed more skill more everything... except players. They had go into the stands to pull people to play with their team. I think 1/2 the team wasn't even on their team. As for us I asked 3 people to replace those who were injured. And this happened way before the start of the game.
I tried my best, but again, the talent level over there is greater than the talent on my team. They should really be called Rudy and whoever wants to play with him. Rudy once again, played the entire game. And with 3 guys on the bench, I doubt everyone played enough in the game. I think I am already seeing chunks of this team falling apart too. One of their players is looking to join a 3rd team. Why would you do that? oh yeah you're not getting playing time. Gee, I think I was on the same page. and a few of the other players on my team were feeling the same way.
In any case, that team is the top tier, and we are starting out. Hopefully this will improve. But this was the most fustrating game. It was probably because Rudy's highschool team was out-playing agaisnt us.
In the end, we only play them once, so who cares. It's just one game. Of the 3 games, we have enjoyed the 2 not against Rudy. The team needs to brush this off and move on. THere are other teams where it will be alot more fun to play and enjoy. Where the skill level is about the same and we can enjoy our time out there.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
The Truth about "No F In Talent"
As my new team comes together, the truth comes out about my 1st former team. After I was kicked off the team, it subsequently fell apart. It all started from the return of the Manager's Wife. MW came in and decided that there needed to be changes. First, she wanted her nephew/Godson to come play with them. But that was at the expense of my team membership. That was the last that I had heard from the team. Other than saying hello from time to time, I had no contact with the team. And after that season, the team disappeared. It didn't come back for the season after.
So now the truth has come out. Apparently MW had some deep rooted jealousy issues. When she came back, she realized the team had changed. The group that was there had bonded together and, because she wasn't there, she felt left out (too bad she kicked me off. 1st time she came out with us, I went up to her and introduced myself. I tried to make her welcome.). And/or, it is possible, my removal had drawn tension within the teammates. I know some people were upset, confused, and disappointed about me being not allowed back.
She started making demands. She wanted to kick off 'this person' and 'that person' because they were too close to her friends. Then finally, half way through the season, she decides that "she is done" and took her husband (the best player and manager) away from the team.
The rest of the team is now divided. There are the ones that were her close friends. And then the people who were friends of friends. How do you decide which side, or better yet, how do you stay neutral?
The team went on to win the division, but the drama didn't stop. The day before the new season was to start, MW (and husband) decides to disband the team. The DAY BEFORE. Ironically, that is exactly what happened to me!!! This time, they are kicking EVERYONE off the team, with no way of recovering the team or holding on their spot. They took away everything, standing in Strikers Den, jerseys, fees, etc. If they wanted a team, they would have to start at the bottom as a brand new team.
Now there would be a time when the team would not come back together. Its progress. People have kids, and families, and the economy all progress to the end. However it's the way that this happened that really left a bad taste in everyone's mouth.
In the end, their disbandment is to my advantage. I'm now picking up some of the players to play with me.
The funniest fallout was on the first game. Victoria was asked "Are you going to walk the bench and make demands?" Victoria had a funny look, and said "No way," We didn't know the full story. But we do now. And in the end it turned out better than expected. I got on a championship team; and now I run my team with some of the players and we're having lots of fun.
So here's to a negative turned positive.
So now the truth has come out. Apparently MW had some deep rooted jealousy issues. When she came back, she realized the team had changed. The group that was there had bonded together and, because she wasn't there, she felt left out (too bad she kicked me off. 1st time she came out with us, I went up to her and introduced myself. I tried to make her welcome.). And/or, it is possible, my removal had drawn tension within the teammates. I know some people were upset, confused, and disappointed about me being not allowed back.
She started making demands. She wanted to kick off 'this person' and 'that person' because they were too close to her friends. Then finally, half way through the season, she decides that "she is done" and took her husband (the best player and manager) away from the team.
The rest of the team is now divided. There are the ones that were her close friends. And then the people who were friends of friends. How do you decide which side, or better yet, how do you stay neutral?
The team went on to win the division, but the drama didn't stop. The day before the new season was to start, MW (and husband) decides to disband the team. The DAY BEFORE. Ironically, that is exactly what happened to me!!! This time, they are kicking EVERYONE off the team, with no way of recovering the team or holding on their spot. They took away everything, standing in Strikers Den, jerseys, fees, etc. If they wanted a team, they would have to start at the bottom as a brand new team.
Now there would be a time when the team would not come back together. Its progress. People have kids, and families, and the economy all progress to the end. However it's the way that this happened that really left a bad taste in everyone's mouth.
In the end, their disbandment is to my advantage. I'm now picking up some of the players to play with me.
The funniest fallout was on the first game. Victoria was asked "Are you going to walk the bench and make demands?" Victoria had a funny look, and said "No way," We didn't know the full story. But we do now. And in the end it turned out better than expected. I got on a championship team; and now I run my team with some of the players and we're having lots of fun.
So here's to a negative turned positive.
Saturday, August 08, 2009
Indoor Soccer Week 2
This week we worked on positioning. And while we lost, we played alot better. I know I'm improving as a goalkeeper. I still have those moments where I don't know if I should engage or allow the defender to take the ball.
This was a tough week too for attendees. We had alot of absences: Rob, Matt, Hugh, Tonya, Eliza, though she made it right before game time. That's almost half the team. So we called in a few favors and ended up with Brandon and Jen from my former No F In Talent team. I had forgotten how good they are and they showed it. They definitely boosted the talent level on the team.
However everyone had a good game, especially Steve and Adrian. These two were so close to getting the goals. Steve had some creative shots and some creative passes. He's stepped up in winger and defender.
Adrian has improved his ball handling and it showed. He is starting to move through people, something that I haven't seen from him. I'm was getting impressed by him.
I think as people learn the system they will get into better position. I know 2 people who didn't completely understand the system. I think they stayed back too far, especially when the action is on the other end. I'll have to work with them and try to get them to realize that they can provide more support if they are in position.
All in all, I think everyone got a good workout in. No one loves losing, but people are having fun and stepping up and out of their comfort zone and it is improving their game.
On to Week 3!
This was a tough week too for attendees. We had alot of absences: Rob, Matt, Hugh, Tonya, Eliza, though she made it right before game time. That's almost half the team. So we called in a few favors and ended up with Brandon and Jen from my former No F In Talent team. I had forgotten how good they are and they showed it. They definitely boosted the talent level on the team.
However everyone had a good game, especially Steve and Adrian. These two were so close to getting the goals. Steve had some creative shots and some creative passes. He's stepped up in winger and defender.
Adrian has improved his ball handling and it showed. He is starting to move through people, something that I haven't seen from him. I'm was getting impressed by him.
I think as people learn the system they will get into better position. I know 2 people who didn't completely understand the system. I think they stayed back too far, especially when the action is on the other end. I'll have to work with them and try to get them to realize that they can provide more support if they are in position.
All in all, I think everyone got a good workout in. No one loves losing, but people are having fun and stepping up and out of their comfort zone and it is improving their game.
On to Week 3!
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Indoor Soccer Week 1
Week 1 was in interesting week for me. Everyone was excited and the buzz was great. But to say we had it easy is an understatement. Being a new team, we were placed in D6 division. and our first opponent was a D5 team dropped down to D6. Not a good matchup. But we went out there anyways and worked hard.
We ended up playing Mario, who was Ricky and Lori's nephew/Godson. AKA, the guy who came back on "No F In Talent" and got me kicked off. Oh well. that seems like ages ago.
The game was a blowout of course. A D5 team vs a new team who should be in D6 = our 9-1 loss. Worse, Matt got hurt 7 minutes into the game. He twisted up his knee and couldn't put any weight on it. It shortened our bench. Hopefully he'll recover for his next game.
All in all, we had a crappy game. But it was expected since it was our first game together and we didn't know our streangths and weaknesses. But we'll learn together and play together. We worked hard, and that's what I can ask of my team since we are new. in 1-2 seasons together we'll start racking up the wins. Until then though, Hard work and good work ethic will be our motto.
Due to our blowout loss, they pushed us into D7. So that's good news. The competition will be lighter and more even this week. If we can make it through the week. We will have alot of absenses, and I don't know what replacements will be on hand. So I hope it works out.
We ended up playing Mario, who was Ricky and Lori's nephew/Godson. AKA, the guy who came back on "No F In Talent" and got me kicked off. Oh well. that seems like ages ago.
The game was a blowout of course. A D5 team vs a new team who should be in D6 = our 9-1 loss. Worse, Matt got hurt 7 minutes into the game. He twisted up his knee and couldn't put any weight on it. It shortened our bench. Hopefully he'll recover for his next game.
All in all, we had a crappy game. But it was expected since it was our first game together and we didn't know our streangths and weaknesses. But we'll learn together and play together. We worked hard, and that's what I can ask of my team since we are new. in 1-2 seasons together we'll start racking up the wins. Until then though, Hard work and good work ethic will be our motto.
Due to our blowout loss, they pushed us into D7. So that's good news. The competition will be lighter and more even this week. If we can make it through the week. We will have alot of absenses, and I don't know what replacements will be on hand. So I hope it works out.
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