Week 4 Recap - games, practices, scrimmages Oh My!

Man, I have been awful of late to update my blog but oh well "C'est la vie" as they say!

So lets see....

Game 4 vs. La Mano de Dios

This game was rough but I think we played very well. As far as I am concerned we had 2 goals (though the ref called it as out...*grumble grumble indigant foot stomp*) which is the most we have had in a game! We were pretty short handed this game due to Rosh Hashana and also illnesses and though we missed those who couldn't make it, those who did play gave it their all! Great job to Andrea for really working on the communication while on the pitch and making sure we spread out and stay with our mark. And hurray to Daniel for not getting too hurt or bleeding.

As a team we need to work on spreading out on the pitch, playing our positions and communication. Too often we end up bunched up around an opponent with the ball and when they pass there is no one to intercept it. Also we need to be better about talking on the field, letting each other know when we are open, giving them the information they need to pass or play through. Finally communication will help us avoid being bunched up as sometimes there is some confusion on who has the ball. So again, if you are confused on the terms please revisit that post which tells you what the calls mean.

But I think we can all agree that we are getting better as a team and everyone's skills are improving. Just remember this is our first season together and we are learning each other's strengths, playing style and how to work together. Also some of us are still learning the game! We are playing against teams that have been together sometimes for years and so all things considered I think we are holding our own and getting better with each game.

Practice - Rain or Shine

On sunday we had our first practice in the rain and it was great! I actually really liked playing in the rain and I think everyone else did too. For sundays I think we are fine staying on campus and we will do it regardless of weather. If there are time changes it will be done before practice day so make sure to check our teamcowboy website to RSVP and see if there are any changes.

I am not a hundred percent sure what is going on with the Tuesday practices at this point, i honestly haven't seen the campus since school started to see what it is like on a Tuesday...perhaps someone who is on campus at that time can check it out and let me know? Also maybe we should move the time up to 6:30?

For this Tuesday, tonight we will be doing the scrimmage against the Taz Devils (see previous post). Wish us luck!