2011-2012:
Congratulations to our 2011-12 95 Steelers:
Emily Armstrong, Kimberly Barber, Rachel Burlingame, Brianna Carmody, Eileen Cullen, Jordyn Hall, Lindsay Hile, Laura Knott, Gabbie Lira, Jennifer Lueck, Gabie Martines, Stephanie McDonough, Alisa Mendez, Lexie Menyhart, Jasmine Shireman, Morgan Tantius, & Brooke Tomassi
Focus:
Our focus for 2011-2012 will be on putting our players in a position to succeed - both on the field and off. With a high school aged team it is important that we put an emphasis on competing in every game realizing that while results on game day are not the only measure of success, they are important. Learning how to compete, to overcome obstacles, and succeed is a key skill for life.
We will place an emphasis on individual player development within the context of success as a team. Exceptional players playing well together as one team on game day.
For our players that are looking to play after high school in college, we will look to put them in a position to be seen. With that in mind we will attend a College Showcase this year and look for additional opportunities for our players.
Team Goals:
For 2011-2012, we will work towards competing in the final four at Region B Cup with a goal of advancing to President's Cup in the Spring. To help achieve this, we will look to place an emphasis on 1) Increasing speed of play and tactical awareness of all players on the field 2) Improving transition in the game from attack to defense and defense to attack 3) Improving technically in all aspects of the game.
Coach/Trainers:
| Matt Barber | Head Coach |
*USSF National D License *NSCAA State Goalkeeping Diploma |
matt@pesln.com | (321) 749-0390 |
| Carrie Terrill | Trainer |
*NSCAA Premier Diploma *FYSA ODP State Staff Coach *Conference USA All Conference Team 1998-2000 *Big South Conference Player of the Year 2001 |
carrieterrill9@aol.com | |
| Clint Knott | Assistant Coach | mmcknott@yahoo.com | (321) 482-9875 |
Training / Schedule Fall 2011:
We plan to begin training the third week of July. League games begin the second weekend of August.
Philosophy:
Coaching is all about doing what is right for the
development of the players, at all times. Practices need to be well structured,
focused on an area of improvement, and should demand a level of focus and effort
from the players in order to help them improve. Practices need to give the
players a chance to take risks and try new things without fear of being
ostracized if they do not succeed. Even through practices need to be structured,
they also need to allow the players a chance to play and work some things out on
their own. Soccer is a game for the players, and although we are looking for
success, we can't turn it into a job for the players. It needs to remain fun.
That is why we play. We can never forget this.
Winning games is important, but not as important as the players giving their
best effort every time they step on the field. Sometimes we are faced with an
opponent we can not currently defeat or circumstances arise that conspire
against us. As players, we can not control this. But we can control the effort
we always give. If players always give their best effort in practice and games,
improvement is a given. If we take this approach and always give our best,
success will eventually follow.
Anticipated League Affiliation Fall 2011:
Greater Central Florida Youth Soccer League (GCF)
Anticipated Tournament Participation 2011 - 2012:
We will participate in one tournament in the Fall. Either Memorial Day or Fall Festival (Columbus Day).
One College Showcase in the Winter. Most Likely the Orange Classic in late December.
Region B Cup in Spring.
And a May Tournament, either Nike Champions Cup or Memorial Weekend.
