U13 - My team eMail after the tournament

This is what I sent out after our tournament.  I still try to keep the parents abreast of what's going through my head.

I thought it would be good to remind each player of their bright spots.  Everybody has things to work on, even professionals.  These young players are no different than Rooney, Messi or DeRosario.  Every so often they want to be reminded of what they do well.




Real names are xxx'ed out.


Hi boys,

This week we have training Tuesday and game Thursday.  http://www.iaw.com/1999boys for the full story!  :-)

Thanks for a fun weekend.  Please thank your parents for supporting all of your activities and give them a hug.

We didn’t win and have things to work on, but a lot of good things happened.

1. We scored every game!
2. When we challenged with the intent to win the ball, we were VERY effective. Hmmm.....
3. We are spending a lot more time in the opposing half than we were the last 2 years.
4. xxxxx started taking control of the back  and striking the ball better than ever
5. xxxxx is learning to use his strong kick for quality services from various positions.
6. xxxxx covers a lot of ground and continues to identify opportunities for threatening penetrating passes
7. xxxxx continues to lead by example and remind his teammates that heading the ball is a required and major part of the game.   Nice goal.
8. xxxxx is tougher than a $2.00 steak. And had the quote of the weekend.
9. xxxxx continues to show his developing flare for the net.  He already has 3 noah-years worth of goals this season.
10. xxxxx is  our best example at doing “first touch away from pressure” and creating space.
11. xxxxx had a lot of quality crosses and showed he can pressure defenders
12. xxxxx’s striker movements are becoming second nature and the 1st goal is a major step.
13. xxxxx is our best example of 2-touch soccer and recognizing when to use the long or short ball
14. xxxxx shows the team how much ground a player should cover and is holding the fort quite well
15. xxxxx is one of our 3 best ball winners and attacks the net with the intent to score.  Nice goal yesterday.
16. xxxxx shows how effective he is when he asserts his physical and cerebral qualities .  Nice Maradona assist on Blakely’s goal :D
17. xxxxx is quickly becoming a very noticeable presence on the field with his size, improving mobility and with the ball.
    

We will see you Tuesday at École Secondaire Confederation.  Go Jaguars!