The weather was a bit steamy and the Kona Ice truck was lurking but all the kids had a great morning. Click the links to check out the highlights from the Tigers and Thunder games.
The Sharks find their passing step again.
Our efforts at working on passing during this past week's practice seemed unsuccessful to me at the time and yet in today's game the Sharks were passing the ball a lot and showing some very organized, thoughtful play. The result was goals from everyone! In the first quarter Austin, Sam A. and Elizabeth held the front line and worked the ball beautifully for a quick barrage of goals. After Elizabeth's first goal (the team's third) Elizabeth said to me "I think it's gonna be like this the whole game". She was right. They took the ball to both sides of the field and passed it in for shots. They drove up the middle for shots. They got shots off of rebounds. They did everything right.
The second quarter line-up featured Sam E. and Samuel and Diego and they were on fire. After a couple of early goals Sam E. started making a real effort to dish the ball off and Diego and Samuel were ready for it. When Diego managed his first U6 goal he celebrated in trademark fashion by running back to the center, fists raised above his head. Great stuff! Samuel was showing his spectacular speed, taking the ball around the defense easily. If we can get him to use his left foot he'll be unstoppable.
After taking the first quarter keeper shift Jackson came on in the third quarter to get in on the action. He was great, working the ball around the field with Elizabeth and Austin and, again, making some very nice passes.
We had very good keeper work again from Jagger. He is very active in the position. He anticipates and moves constantly. I'm really impressed with how well he and Diego are playing already.
Great work Sharks. See you at practice.
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Great game Sharks!
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