"Bounce-back" at Allegan...

Guys, overall I was really proud of the effort last night vs. Allegan in the gutty 1-0 win. The ADVERSITY that we faced being short-handed really brought out the best, especially during the second half. Plus, after having a game (and a loss) the night before, it could have been easy to just go through the motions with tired legs and all...you certainly didn't do that...and you should be proud. Let's keep the ball rolling!

Reminders for Monday/next week:

1.) We practice from 10-noon on Monday and we'll meet on the GAME FIELD.

2.) We'll wear BLACK tops on Monday.

3.) Please take care of yourselves this weekend and get/stay healthy! We need everyone's help.

4.) We play at Hopkins on Tuesday at 4:30 PM with a bus arrival yet to be determined.

5.) We play at home against Otsego at 530 PM (meet in my room 315 PM that day for food/video/talk) on Wednesday...BALL BOYS be ready!

6.) Practice on Thursday and Friday is from 10-noon.

7.) Keep in mind our theme for the week: DETAILS! Pay attention to them in your everyday life and strive for the small things because that leads to success in the BIG things!

8.) Enjoy your last full week of summer freedom!

See you guys soon enough....

Thoughts on Grandville...

Gentlemen, I meant it when I said after the game last night that I really don't think that we got mentally out-toughed in general...so consider that a mini-win and carry it on into our next game vs. Allegan. Plus, you guys all played hard until the final whistle and without any finger-pointing. That's not always easy to do in that game context, so nice work with that as well.

Let's be honest though: we really let a golden opportunity to continue an undefeated season slip away vs. Grandville. That was a winnable game...and with a just a few lapses, bang, all of a sudden it's an ugly 4-2 loss. Let's learn from this one, guys!

Check out the "game recap" link to the left if you so choose....

And also, re-read the "reminders" below in preparation for the Allegan match.

Let's bounce back, guys!

Reminders...

...for the next two game days:

1.) We wear black each day...gold t-shirt for tomorrow (wed.) and black for thurs.

2.) Bring your whole warm-up suit just in case both days.

3.) The bus leaves promptly at 4 PM each day. The Grandville game will be a later return time due to a greater distance to the game site and a later start time (7 PM for varsity). ARRIVE EARLIER IF YOU NEED TO SEE THE TRAINER!!!

4.) Please remember food and beverage responsibilities each day.

5.) Do your best to stay on a similar wake-up/daily routine each day...and eat/drink right!

6.) Be ready to win two games and give efforts that you'll be proud of! Remember, we will NOT get complacent!

PS. Another "congrats" goes to Zach Beyer for his "soccer cleat award" today. Let's all strive to be MENTALLY TOUGH like Mr. Beyer each and every day!

Parents...

...your sons should have an updated "Parent Food/Beverage List" in their possession as of today's (Monday) practice. Ask them for it if they haven't given it to you!

Thanks so much ahead of time for the help on this...I know the guys appreciate it...as do I. I took care of simple snacks and beverages this past season, but a handful of guys stated that they'd like more for pre-game stuff...hence, this new set-up.

PS for everyone: our bus leaves at 4 PM sharp this Wednesday and Thursday for our away games.

PPS: check out the newly added "roster" info below as well as the "game recap" link.