We had very good practice considering that virtually all of the boys seemed wiped out before we even started (no, it wasn't only your little guy).
I have attached the roster for tomorrow's game in case your guy or you want to know where he's going to be playing. As well, the roster again explains our positioning - which is based on the standard diamond defense used in high level play. So we play a keeper (goalie), two strikers (forwards) and the four backs in the diamond shape. When we field 8 rather than 7, we just add a center midfielder.
Once again: Our game is at the back fields at Twin Brooks and we're gathering at 10:15 am. The game begins at 10:45 am.
We did a drill at practice seemed to confuse the guys for a while but which is a really great drill so I have attached an illustration of it. Basically, the field is divided into four parts by drawing an x from corner to corner through the middle of the field. Each team has one guy in each of the triangles and no one can leave his triangle. It's actually that simple, but it's not like anything they have done before so it's not necessarily the easiest thing to pick up on the field.
It is supposed to clear and not have rain be an issue for tomorrow. If you aren't sure, however, you have a few ways to check for cancellations:
-If soccer is cancelled, as soon as I hear, I will email you
-it will be posted on the Town of Cumberland's website: www.cumberlandmaine.
-you can call me on my cell: 239-7292
-I will post it on the team website: www.cnyushootingstars.
Tomorrow will be a great day.
Go Shooting Stars!
Coach Dan
Daniel Kany
239-7292
