The District Tournament is Here!

Well, everyone, saddle up. All eyes on Zeeland East! Let's go.

Here's the tentative schedule for the upcoming week:

**Monday: 3-5 PM training...wear black...TEAM DINNER AT CHRISTIAN'S (5:30 PM)
**Tuesday: game @ Z. East (6 PM)...meet in my classroom by 4 PM...bring your own pre-game meal...bus leaves at 4:45...wear gray training shirt.
**Wednesday (if applicable): 3-5 training on the turf...wear black.
**Thursday (if applicable): game @ H.C. (5 PM) vs. ????...more details to follow...wear gray.
**Friday (if applicable): 3-5 training on the turf...wear black.
**Saturday (if applicable): District Championship game @ H.C. (noon) vs. ???...more details to follow.

Can't wait to see us truly turn into a "great" team this week, boys!

Go Hawkeyes!

3-0 Loss vs. Unity

Thanks for leading the way this season for us, seniors! Your collective contributions are invaluable. Go Hawkeyes! On to the playoffs....:)

2-2 Tie @ Z. East

Boys, super proud of that overall gritty effort tonight...especially that last minute. Man, what an interesting finish!   Last home game of the season coming up...under the lights...honoring seniors...against Unity...can't get any better. Go Hawkeyes!

Last Regular Season Week!

Hawkeye family, let's do what Hamilton soccer is known for this coming week: FINISH STRONG(ER)!

Here's the tentative schedule for the upcoming week:

**Monday: game @ Z. East...WEAR BLACK JERSEYS IN SCHOOL...meet in my room at 3:15 PM...Kyle = meal/vid...gray shirt.
**Tuesday: 3-5 PM training (turf)...wear black...Team Dinner at Hukill's (5:30 PM).
**Wednesday: home game/Senior and Senior Parent Night vs. Unity (JV = 5 PM/Varsity = 645 PM...on turf field)...meet in my classroom at 4 PM...Anthony = team meal...Nolan/Logan = ball boys...gray shirt. 
**Thursday: 3-5 PM training...wear black...Volleyball game attendance to follow at 6 PM!
**Friday: 3-5 PM training...wear gray.

Looking ahead:
**Monday, Oct. 16: 3-5 PM training...wear black...TEAM DINNER OF SOME SORT TO FOLLOW?
**Tuesday, Oct. 17: Quarterfinal District Game @ Z. East (6 PM)....meet in my room at 4 PM....bus leaves @ 4:45 PM...more details to come!

Simply cannot wait...       Make the most of this opportunity to end this season in a "GREAT" way, Hawkeyes!

2-2 Tie vs. Z. West

As mentioned after the game, guys, the true importance of today was the entire Hamilton soccer community coming together and celebrating with each other. The final result of our game is disappointing, yes. But nonetheless, kudos for a thriving Hamilton Soccer Community! Thanks for being a part of it all! 

2-1 Win @ Wayland

Many lessons to be learned tonight, boys, and mostly in the "keep-your-head/rise-above-it" department. On to the next one!

Upcoming Week!

Can't wait for another week of progress towards "great", all!  Keep working...:)

Here's the tentative schedule for the upcoming (Homecoming) week:

**Monday: game at Wayland (Varsity only)...wear warm-up jacket in school (black training shirt for game)...meet in my room by 4:30 PM...Noah = food...bus leaves at 5:15 PM...game time = 6: 45 PM (Address: 701 Wildcat Drive Wayland, MI 49348).
**Tuesday: 3-5 PM training...wear gray.
**Wednesday: home game vs. Z. West (Hamilton Youth Soccer Night!)...meet in my room by 3 PM...wear black...Spencer = meal/vid...Dylan/Christian = ball boys.
**Thursday: 3-5 PM training on turf field...wear gray.
**Friday: Homecoming Parade...no practice...further details pending!

Hamilton soccer "finishes strong"...and will continue to do so. Go Hawkeyes!

1-0 Loss vs. Holland Christian

Another step closer....:)

1-0 Win @ Byron Center

A win is a win is a win is a win! Onward and upward, boys...:)

Upcoming Week!

Happy weekend, all! Hope all is well in the soccer fam.

Can't wait to spend another full week with all you boys on our continued upward journey this season!

Time is ticking....

Here's the tentative schedule for the upcoming week:

**Monday: game @ Byron Center...wear black jerseys in school...meet in my at 3:30...bus leaves at 4:15...Dereck = team meal/vid....wear official gray for warmup...will be another hot day! BUS RIDE HOME = OPTIONAL.
**Tuesday: 3-5 PM training...wear black.  DISTRICT DRAW WILL BE ANNOUNCED!
**Wednesday: home game vs. Holland Christian...meet in my room by 3 PM...Nick = team meal/vid...Dereck/George = ball boys...wear gray.
**Thursday: 3-5 PM training...wear black....VOLLEYBALL GAME OPPORTUNITY??
**Friday: 3-5 PM training...wear gray...GRADE CHECK!

Time (and opportunity) is of the essence, guys. As already mentioned, Hamilton soccer has been known to FINISH STRONG each season. We will follow suit! Still LOTS to prove...:)

1-0 Loss @ Holland

It's a step in the right directions, boys! BUT....we are NOT satisfied. See ya tomorrow!

6-0 Loss @ Unity

As mentioned after the game, fellas, we were not the better team TONIGHT.  But again, the beauty of soccer is that all we have to do is be the better team on the given day of a match against whichever team we are playing. We'll saddle back up and try that approach on Wednesday at Holland...after getting better during training tomorrow on the turf. Keep the faith, and Go Hawkeyes!

Upcoming Week

Saddle up, boys! Time to rise up to a challenging week ahead, yes?? Can't wait to see it and help along the way. Winning mindsets all around!

Here goes with the tentative schedule for the upcoming week:

**Monday: game @ Unity...DRESS UP in school...bus leaves at 3:45 PM...meet in my classroom at 3 PM (vote on puzzle pieces/Dirty Shirt from last week)...wear black training tops...Dylan = meal/vid.
**Tuesday: 3-5 PM training...wear gray.
**Wednesday: game @ Holland...bus leaves at 4 PM...meet in my classroom at 3:15 PM...wear black....George = meal/vid.
**Thursday: 3-5 PM training...wear gray.
**Friday: 3-430 training (with MS teams)...wear black.

Max effort, discipline, attention to detail, organization, belief, and team spirit this week, boys...with a bit of magic mixed in! Go Hawkeyes! 

3-0 Win @ Hopkins

Time for another shot at the "adult table" next week, boys! 

2-0 Win vs. Z. East

Nice job of taking care of business tonight, boys. The question continually remains: are we GOOD or are we GREAT?!! Next up is Hopkins. Go Hawkeyes!

3-0 Win @ Z. West

Way to start the week off in the right way, guys! Proud of your overall effort tonight in many regards. Let's keep this ball rollin' this week and keep working for the "sweep"!

Upcoming Week!

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!

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!

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!

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!