Notes from Coach re: MCFC Camp, Practice Saturday

Tidal Wave Parents,

First off… congratulations to the girls on their first win! The competition varies significantly in our indoor league, but the team is definitely improving. I was pleased, particularly on offense, as the girls are really trying to control the ball first and then do something skillful with it. A number of times I saw them settle it and then look around to decide on the play. We even had a very nice “give and go” up the right side! On defense, we are still relying on the “kick ball” approach. This is not surprising as the players feel more pressure in their own defensive end. We will continue to work on it all the way around and their confidence as well as their play will keep improving!

For the spring, we will practice 4 – 5:30 pm on Mon and Wed at the Ft Ord (Hayes Park) field. We will use one of these practice periods as our weekly training session with Roy. This is the same field we used in January. Our first practice will be Monday, 5 March. I would also like all of our players to attend the MCFC Camp on Sunday afternoons (3 – 5 pm at San Benancio Middle School). The camp will dovetail nicely with our practice and training sessions during the week. With the team discount, the cost for the camp will be $50 per player. Finally, although still TBD, early indications are that our home games this spring will likely be at York.

For the indoor season, we have two games left. This Saturday’s game is an intra-squad scrimmage - the opposing team (Toros) dropped out of the league. Game time is 11:50 and 15 minutes prior should work fine for the show time. I will use the first half for a scrimmage among the team. I propose we use the second half for a fun parents vs players match! Plan to wear tennis shoes and “bring your game”!!

As always, please drop me a note or call if you have any questions.

Go Wave!
Owens