Hello, soccer family! Here we are after a solid first week of academics and athletics. Hope you are well!
Big week coming up here yet again with 3 games on the slate...Monday/Wednesday/Friday...no rest for the weary!
Here are the upcoming week's highlights:
**Monday: game @ Z. West..."dress up" in school...meet in my room at 3:30...bus leaves at 4:15...Nolan = meal/vid...wear gray.
**Tuesday: training 3-5 PM...wear black...optional volleyball game attendance @ 6 PM (wear Hamilton soccer gear).
**Wednesday: home game vs. Z. East...meet in my room at 3 PM...Noah/Nick = ball boys...Logan = team meal/vid....wear gray.
**Thursday: training 3-5 PM...wear black...Team Dinner at Klanderman's @ 5:30 PM.
**Friday: game @ Hopkins...bus leaves @ 2:45 PM (we play first at 4 PM)...Christian = team meal (on bus)/vid...wear gray.
Let's get after it this week, boys, and do some damage! Huge week in terms of hopefully gaining momentum!
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
1-0 Win @ Fennville
Way to gut it out tonight, boys. All things considering, a win is a win...and proud of you all for the overall effort. Let's get better in training the next two days!
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
3-0 Loss @ Holland Christian
As mentioned after the match, there were some positive team aspects to build upon for us Hawkeyes from here on out, guys. Keep the faith...and beat Fennville!
Saturday, September 2, 2017
Upcoming Week!
First, I hope it's been a great holiday weekend for all involved thus far! Second, let's get this school year started off in a GREAT way this coming Tuesday, guys--a productive first day in the classroom(s) and then hopefully an historic win over H.C. in the evening in enemy territory...yes???? Let's do it!
Here's the planned schedule for this upcoming week:
**Monday (Labor Day): training 5-7 PM on the turf...wear black.
**Tuesday: game at Holland Christian...what to wear in school = TBD...gray training shirts for game...meet in my room @4 PM...bus leaves @ 4:45 PM...Shelton = meal/vid.
**Wednesday: game at Fennville...what to wear in school = TBD...black shirt...meet in my room @ 3 PM...bus leaves @3:45 PM...Brady = team meal/vid.
**Thursday: training 3-5 PM...wear gray.
**Friday: training 3-5 PM...wear black.
**Looking ahead: Team Dinner #2 @ Team Klanderman Thursday, Sept. 14 after training!
Looking forward to a rewarding week coming up in multiple ways. Go Hawkeyes!
Here's the planned schedule for this upcoming week:
**Monday (Labor Day): training 5-7 PM on the turf...wear black.
**Tuesday: game at Holland Christian...what to wear in school = TBD...gray training shirts for game...meet in my room @4 PM...bus leaves @ 4:45 PM...Shelton = meal/vid.
**Wednesday: game at Fennville...what to wear in school = TBD...black shirt...meet in my room @ 3 PM...bus leaves @3:45 PM...Brady = team meal/vid.
**Thursday: training 3-5 PM...wear gray.
**Friday: training 3-5 PM...wear black.
**Looking ahead: Team Dinner #2 @ Team Klanderman Thursday, Sept. 14 after training!
Looking forward to a rewarding week coming up in multiple ways. Go Hawkeyes!
Friday, September 1, 2017
2-1 Win vs. Byron Center
Let's make halftime of the B. Center game a true TURNING POINT of the season, guys! Onward and upward. :)
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
5-0 Loss vs. Holland
We continue to search for that certain "mojo" to crack the "top 3"! Back to work...keep the faith...stay positive.
Saturday, August 26, 2017
Upcoming Week!
OK Green Conference, here we come!
Big week...for multiple reasons: getting our minds right for the upcoming start of the school year, Holland, Byron Center, puzzle pieces, Dirty Shirt effort, living up to our "one word" on a daily basis, being top 10 guys, playing to our POTENTIAL, etc. Let's do this!
Here goes with the tentative schedule for the upcoming week:
**Monday: home game vs. Holland...meet in my room no later than 3 PM...wear official gray...Mikah = meal/vid...Anthony/Merrill = ball boys.
**Tuesday: 3-5 PM training...wear black.
**Wednesday: home game vs. Byron Center...my room by 3 PM...wear official gray...Bryce = meal/vid...Kyle/Spencer = ball boys.
**Thursday: 3-5 PM training...wear black.
**Friday: 10-noon training...wear gray.
**Monday, Sept. 4 (LABOR DAY): 5-7 PM required training (planning for turf field with an away game at Holland Christian on their turf the next day...stay tuned as we have to work it out with football)...wear black.
Note: players and family members, if you haven't already in the past and would like to now, please feel free to sign up for free text reminders during the course of this season by texting the message "@jvvarsity" to the phone number 81010!
Looking forward to another week with the Hamilton Boys Soccer Family! Go Hawkeyes!
Big week...for multiple reasons: getting our minds right for the upcoming start of the school year, Holland, Byron Center, puzzle pieces, Dirty Shirt effort, living up to our "one word" on a daily basis, being top 10 guys, playing to our POTENTIAL, etc. Let's do this!
Here goes with the tentative schedule for the upcoming week:
**Monday: home game vs. Holland...meet in my room no later than 3 PM...wear official gray...Mikah = meal/vid...Anthony/Merrill = ball boys.
**Tuesday: 3-5 PM training...wear black.
**Wednesday: home game vs. Byron Center...my room by 3 PM...wear official gray...Bryce = meal/vid...Kyle/Spencer = ball boys.
**Thursday: 3-5 PM training...wear black.
**Friday: 10-noon training...wear gray.
**Monday, Sept. 4 (LABOR DAY): 5-7 PM required training (planning for turf field with an away game at Holland Christian on their turf the next day...stay tuned as we have to work it out with football)...wear black.
Note: players and family members, if you haven't already in the past and would like to now, please feel free to sign up for free text reminders during the course of this season by texting the message "@jvvarsity" to the phone number 81010!
Looking forward to another week with the Hamilton Boys Soccer Family! Go Hawkeyes!
Thursday, August 24, 2017
2-2 Tie vs. Allegan
Glass half full: we are undefeated on the season!
That said, we can and NEED to get better...especially with tough OK Green action on the horizon.
Let's get back to work tomorrow! :)
That said, we can and NEED to get better...especially with tough OK Green action on the horizon.
Let's get back to work tomorrow! :)
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Upcoming Week!
Here goes with the tentative schedule for this coming week, all!
**Monday: 9-11 AM training on the turf field...practice shed guys, you'll have to get there extra early in order to get necessary items (balls, etc.) over to the stadium with plenty of time before practice starts...wear black. (Note: will talk "Dirty Shirt" award, puzzle piece, and DeVos Hospital first thing...plus will hear Will sing at some point!).
**Tuesday: 10-noon training on the turf field...wear gray...6 PM SPECIAL SPEAKER IN THE HS AUDITORIUM FOR ALL SPORTS PARENTS...7 PM VARSITY SOCCER PARENT MEETING IN MY CLASSROOM (ROOM 111)...7:15 STUDENT-ATHLETE (JV/VARSITY PLAYERS) MEETING WITH SPEAKER IN THE AUDITORIUM.
**Wednesday: 10-noon training on the turf field...wear black.
**Thursday: home game vs. Allegan on the turf field (Community Festival to follow...more details to come)...meet in my classroom no later than 1 PM...wear gray...Will = pregame meal.
**Friday: 10-noon training on the grass practice field.
Big week, boys, especially after a bit of a sour taste left regarding the Black River game!
Good to great...effort always...keep in mind your "one word" as well! Go Hawkeyes!
**Monday: 9-11 AM training on the turf field...practice shed guys, you'll have to get there extra early in order to get necessary items (balls, etc.) over to the stadium with plenty of time before practice starts...wear black. (Note: will talk "Dirty Shirt" award, puzzle piece, and DeVos Hospital first thing...plus will hear Will sing at some point!).
**Tuesday: 10-noon training on the turf field...wear gray...6 PM SPECIAL SPEAKER IN THE HS AUDITORIUM FOR ALL SPORTS PARENTS...7 PM VARSITY SOCCER PARENT MEETING IN MY CLASSROOM (ROOM 111)...7:15 STUDENT-ATHLETE (JV/VARSITY PLAYERS) MEETING WITH SPEAKER IN THE AUDITORIUM.
**Wednesday: 10-noon training on the turf field...wear black.
**Thursday: home game vs. Allegan on the turf field (Community Festival to follow...more details to come)...meet in my classroom no later than 1 PM...wear gray...Will = pregame meal.
**Friday: 10-noon training on the grass practice field.
Big week, boys, especially after a bit of a sour taste left regarding the Black River game!
Good to great...effort always...keep in mind your "one word" as well! Go Hawkeyes!
Friday, August 18, 2017
2-2 Tie vs. Black River
Keep those heads held high, boys. Today was simply the first step of MANY steps of the season. Lessons learned throughout, yes? And hopefully tonight's overall result is put into perspective considering what we all were there to do before the game even started: honor a fallen Hamilton Hawkeye soccer hero! There are more important things in life!
See you tomorrow, and Go Hawkeyes!
See you tomorrow, and Go Hawkeyes!
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Upcoming Week!
Varsity fam,
Here goes with the tentative schedule for this upcoming week:
**Monday: 9-noon training (will be receiving team gear at the tail end of training...$40 due from each player for training shirts/game socks asap...checks made payable to Hamilton High School...or cash).
**Tuesday: 4 PM concussion testing in room 411 in the high school with our new trainer...5 PM team pictures on the game field...6 PM scrimmage vs. Plainwell on our game field....wear home white uniforms and black team shirts.
**Wednesday: 9-noon training...NO PM Volunteer work as previously scheduled. Varsity will be doing a different service project instead...more details to come.
**Thursday: 9-noon training...required team dinner for the boys at the Robinson house (17113 Lakeview Avenue in north Holland)...5-7 PM.
**Friday: home game vs. Black River @ 530 PM (Varsity)...meet in my classroom by 3 PM for pregame meal, etc....more details to come.
Note:
stay tuned for the team meal schedule, ball boy/vid schedule,
concession stand schedule from Dawn Hukill, online extra Hawkeye apparel
order options, buddy list for the boys, online hudl items for the boys,
etc.
Can't wait for Monday to continue this journey! :)
Here goes with the tentative schedule for this upcoming week:
**Monday: 9-noon training (will be receiving team gear at the tail end of training...$40 due from each player for training shirts/game socks asap...checks made payable to Hamilton High School...or cash).
**Tuesday: 4 PM concussion testing in room 411 in the high school with our new trainer...5 PM team pictures on the game field...6 PM scrimmage vs. Plainwell on our game field....wear home white uniforms and black team shirts.
**Wednesday: 9-noon training...NO PM Volunteer work as previously scheduled. Varsity will be doing a different service project instead...more details to come.
**Thursday: 9-noon training...required team dinner for the boys at the Robinson house (17113 Lakeview Avenue in north Holland)...5-7 PM.
**Friday: home game vs. Black River @ 530 PM (Varsity)...meet in my classroom by 3 PM for pregame meal, etc....more details to come.
**(Potentially) Saturday: team outing at Jacob Merrill's grandparents' home in Allegan...more details to come.
Looking ahead:
Tuesday, Aug. 22 will be our Parent Meeting at 7 PM in my classroom!
Thursday, Aug. 24 new turf field home game vs. Allegan at 3 PM!
Can't wait for Monday to continue this journey! :)
Monday, May 29, 2017
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
End-of-Season Soccer Dessert Banquet
It's official!
You and your family are cordially invited to the annual JV/Varsity boys soccer dessert banquet:
**Why: to celebrate a successful season together
**When: Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 6:30 PM
**Where: high school cafeteria
**Who: all JV and Varsity players and families
**What to bring: a dessert to pass, utensils, and your own beverages
**What to wear: for players, look sharp! :)
Hope you can make it, and thanks for all you've done to make this a great season, everyone!
PS. Friendly reminder to all Varsity players that we'll meet in my classroom immediately after school tomorrow (Thursday) for our last team meeting for about 45 minutes. PLEASE BRING ALL CLEAN HAMILTON SOCCER ITEMS TO TURN IN!
You and your family are cordially invited to the annual JV/Varsity boys soccer dessert banquet:
**Why: to celebrate a successful season together
**When: Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 6:30 PM
**Where: high school cafeteria
**Who: all JV and Varsity players and families
**What to bring: a dessert to pass, utensils, and your own beverages
**What to wear: for players, look sharp! :)
Hope you can make it, and thanks for all you've done to make this a great season, everyone!
PS. Friendly reminder to all Varsity players that we'll meet in my classroom immediately after school tomorrow (Thursday) for our last team meeting for about 45 minutes. PLEASE BRING ALL CLEAN HAMILTON SOCCER ITEMS TO TURN IN!
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
2-0 Loss at Plainwell
No love lost, boys! Super proud of you for this season's body of work.
You all have MUCH to be proud of. Thank you for your overall collective efforts, everyone!
The future of Hamilton boys soccer is BRIGHT largely thanks to all of you! :)
You all have MUCH to be proud of. Thank you for your overall collective efforts, everyone!
The future of Hamilton boys soccer is BRIGHT largely thanks to all of you! :)
Saturday, October 15, 2016
Playoff Time!
An exciting time for the Hamilton soccer program is upon us!
It's post-season time, and I truly believe we are READY for this. We've been on a bit of a positive roll as a team as of late, and I am really liking the narrative that we've created for ourselves on the doorstep of Districts.
We've got quite the chance to make some continued noise, Hawkeyes! Believe it and then do it!
Here's the tentative schedule for this upcoming weekend/week:
**Sunday: optional, informal training (family/friends are welcome!) at Hope from noon to 3 PM.
**Monday: meet in my classroom at 4 PM for a team meeting...caravan to Hope for 5-7 training (wear gray)...7-8 PM team dinner at Carino's ( each player, please bring $13 cash).
**Tuesday: game at Plainwell (5:30 PM)...meet in my classroom directly after school...George = team meal at 2:45 PM...bus leaves at 3:30 PM. What to wear in school = TBD...wear black for game.
**Wednesday: to be determined
**Thursday: District Semi @ Otsego vs. ??? (7 PM).
**Friday: to be determined
**Saturday: District Final @ Otsego vs. ??? (5 PM).
Notes: (1) Congrats to Jared as his teammates chose him as this coming week's alternate captain! (2) Please take note of your newest "soccer responsibilities" for this upcoming week! (3) Keep in mind that one of our team goals is to make it as far if not farther in the post-season than last season! :)
SPECIAL NOTE: DO YOUR VERY BEST TO PREPARE INDIVIDUALLY AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND: NUTRITION, FITNESS, HUDL, EMAILED SCOUTING REPORT, ETC. THE PROGRAM IS COUNTING ON YOU!
Can't wait....:) GO HAWKEYES!
It's post-season time, and I truly believe we are READY for this. We've been on a bit of a positive roll as a team as of late, and I am really liking the narrative that we've created for ourselves on the doorstep of Districts.
We've got quite the chance to make some continued noise, Hawkeyes! Believe it and then do it!
Here's the tentative schedule for this upcoming weekend/week:
**Sunday: optional, informal training (family/friends are welcome!) at Hope from noon to 3 PM.
**Monday: meet in my classroom at 4 PM for a team meeting...caravan to Hope for 5-7 training (wear gray)...7-8 PM team dinner at Carino's ( each player, please bring $13 cash).
**Tuesday: game at Plainwell (5:30 PM)...meet in my classroom directly after school...George = team meal at 2:45 PM...bus leaves at 3:30 PM. What to wear in school = TBD...wear black for game.
**Wednesday: to be determined
**Thursday: District Semi @ Otsego vs. ??? (7 PM).
**Friday: to be determined
**Saturday: District Final @ Otsego vs. ??? (5 PM).
Notes: (1) Congrats to Jared as his teammates chose him as this coming week's alternate captain! (2) Please take note of your newest "soccer responsibilities" for this upcoming week! (3) Keep in mind that one of our team goals is to make it as far if not farther in the post-season than last season! :)
SPECIAL NOTE: DO YOUR VERY BEST TO PREPARE INDIVIDUALLY AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND: NUTRITION, FITNESS, HUDL, EMAILED SCOUTING REPORT, ETC. THE PROGRAM IS COUNTING ON YOU!
Can't wait....:) GO HAWKEYES!
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
1-0 Win vs. Z. East
WE "WON OUT"!!!
Super proud of you, boys...job well done.
But we are NOT done...
Plainwell and beyond...:)
Super proud of you, boys...job well done.
But we are NOT done...
Plainwell and beyond...:)
Monday, October 10, 2016
Saturday, October 8, 2016
Upcoming Week and a Half!
Greetings, all! What a beautiful fall weekend already. Enjoy!
The last week of the regular season and Districts are upon us. My, how time flies. It seems like just yesterday we were all climbing up and running down sand dunes at Lake Michigan. :)
Simply put, FINISH STRONG, BOYS! In all facets...
Here goes with the upcoming schedule:
**Sunday: optional, informal training??
**Monday: game @ Zeeland West..."dress up" in school...black training top otherwise...meet in my room after school...Mikah = team meal/vid...bus leaves at 4 PM.
**Tuesday: 3-5 PM training...wear gray...TEAM DINNER AT NICO'S AT 5:30 PM.
**Wednesday: home game vs. Zeeland East (PARENT NIGHT...PARENTS, PLEASE SHOW UP AT ABOUT 5:20 PM)...what to wear in school = TBD...meet in my room after school...Bryce = food/vid...Noah/Dylan = ball boys...wear black.
**Thursday: 4:30-6:30 PM training AT HOPE...wear gray.
**Friday: 3-4:45 PM training AT HAMILTON...wear black.
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**Sunday, Oct. 16: optional team training AT HOPE from noon-3 PM.
**Monday, Oct. 17: 5-7 PM training AT HOPE...wear gray...TEAM DINNER AT CARINO'S TO FOLLOW!
**Tuesday, Oct. 18: District game at Plainwell (5:30 PM)......meet in my room after school...George = team meal...bus leaves at 3:30 PM. More details to come!
Notes: (1) Congrats to Logan Hilldore for again having been voted by his peers as this coming week's alternate captain. (2) Be prepared for your new set of "soccer responsibilities" this coming week, boys! (3) Zeeland West Sept. 14 footage is available on Hudl for you to view and learn from...as is Plainwell vs. Edwardsburg from last week! (4) Thanks for being flexible with the change in training schedule for Districts prep, everyone!
LET'S DO THIS, ALL! :)
The last week of the regular season and Districts are upon us. My, how time flies. It seems like just yesterday we were all climbing up and running down sand dunes at Lake Michigan. :)
Simply put, FINISH STRONG, BOYS! In all facets...
Here goes with the upcoming schedule:
**Sunday: optional, informal training??
**Monday: game @ Zeeland West..."dress up" in school...black training top otherwise...meet in my room after school...Mikah = team meal/vid...bus leaves at 4 PM.
**Tuesday: 3-5 PM training...wear gray...TEAM DINNER AT NICO'S AT 5:30 PM.
**Wednesday: home game vs. Zeeland East (PARENT NIGHT...PARENTS, PLEASE SHOW UP AT ABOUT 5:20 PM)...what to wear in school = TBD...meet in my room after school...Bryce = food/vid...Noah/Dylan = ball boys...wear black.
**Thursday: 4:30-6:30 PM training AT HOPE...wear gray.
**Friday: 3-4:45 PM training AT HAMILTON...wear black.
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**Sunday, Oct. 16: optional team training AT HOPE from noon-3 PM.
**Monday, Oct. 17: 5-7 PM training AT HOPE...wear gray...TEAM DINNER AT CARINO'S TO FOLLOW!
**Tuesday, Oct. 18: District game at Plainwell (5:30 PM)......meet in my room after school...George = team meal...bus leaves at 3:30 PM. More details to come!
Notes: (1) Congrats to Logan Hilldore for again having been voted by his peers as this coming week's alternate captain. (2) Be prepared for your new set of "soccer responsibilities" this coming week, boys! (3) Zeeland West Sept. 14 footage is available on Hudl for you to view and learn from...as is Plainwell vs. Edwardsburg from last week! (4) Thanks for being flexible with the change in training schedule for Districts prep, everyone!
LET'S DO THIS, ALL! :)
Thursday, October 6, 2016
3-0 Loss @ H.C./2-0 Win vs. Hopkins
Finish strong, boys!
Unofficial team goal with one week of the regular season remaining: WIN OUT!
One down, two to go...
We can do it! :)
Unofficial team goal with one week of the regular season remaining: WIN OUT!
One down, two to go...
We can do it! :)
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Upcoming Week
Hello, all!
Whew, what a week this past one has been. It was a great one overall nonetheless! As a team, I truly believe that we took a couple more steps forward, and that's a great thing to observe. We are NOT done building though, guys! More to come....:)
Here's the tentative schedule for the week:
**Monday: game @ H.Christian...meet in my room by 3 PM...bus leaves at 4:45 PM (5:30 PM JV start...Varsity at 7:15 PM)...wear black training top...Logan = meal/vid.
**Tuesday: 3-5 practice...wear gray.
**Wednesday: NIGHT OF NETS home game vs. Hopkins (5 PM...Varsity only)...wear Night of Nets shirts in school/for warm-ups...meet in my classroom directly after school...Ryan = team meal.
**Thursday: 3-5 PM practice...wear black.
**Friday: 3-5 PM practice...wear gray.
Notes: (1) Congrats to Nolan Dowker for having been named by his peers as this coming week's alternate team captain! (2) Please prepare accordingly for your next "soccer responsibilities" for this coming week. (3) We have one puzzle piece on the line this coming week! (4) Check out Sept. 8 hudl footage of our first battle with H.C.! (5) Our first GRADE CHECK will occur this coming Monday! Take care of the classroom(s)! :)
Whew, what a week this past one has been. It was a great one overall nonetheless! As a team, I truly believe that we took a couple more steps forward, and that's a great thing to observe. We are NOT done building though, guys! More to come....:)
Here's the tentative schedule for the week:
**Monday: game @ H.Christian...meet in my room by 3 PM...bus leaves at 4:45 PM (5:30 PM JV start...Varsity at 7:15 PM)...wear black training top...Logan = meal/vid.
**Tuesday: 3-5 practice...wear gray.
**Wednesday: NIGHT OF NETS home game vs. Hopkins (5 PM...Varsity only)...wear Night of Nets shirts in school/for warm-ups...meet in my classroom directly after school...Ryan = team meal.
**Thursday: 3-5 PM practice...wear black.
**Friday: 3-5 PM practice...wear gray.
Notes: (1) Congrats to Nolan Dowker for having been named by his peers as this coming week's alternate team captain! (2) Please prepare accordingly for your next "soccer responsibilities" for this coming week. (3) We have one puzzle piece on the line this coming week! (4) Check out Sept. 8 hudl footage of our first battle with H.C.! (5) Our first GRADE CHECK will occur this coming Monday! Take care of the classroom(s)! :)
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