Tuesday, August 25, 2009
UPDATE! Tonight's Game- new starting times for games vs. Lakeland Christian 08/25/09
The starting times for tonight's games are listed at 4:30 pm for JV and 6:00 pm for Varsity on some schedules but the actual times are 5 pm for JV and 6:30 for Varsity.
Monday, August 24, 2009
VVV Venlo - FC Groningen 2-2 (2-2)
The outcome could have been 6-6 with all the chances both teams had. The FC still occupies 16th place and hosts PSV Eindhoven coming Sunday. The video starts with a look back at the coaches from both teams. Jan van Dijk (VVV) and Ron Jans (FC Groningen) were teammates years ago when both played for FC Groningen.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Central Noble- NorthWood pictures
Team photographer Lindy Seitz has posted the pictures from last night's contest on NorthWoodSoccerpics (under "Links" on the right of this blog).
Central Noble - NorthWood 0-2 (0-1)
Central Noble's set up was a -almost too obvious- 4-3-3 from the kick off. But the team lacked the talent to utilize the three forwards in those positions. It also became clear early on that the Cougars had worked on a quick pull up off side trap. And with NorthWood not adapting that well, it worked fairly well for the Central Noble defense for the most part.
FIRST HALF
Early in the game, Ryan Lincoln was able to circumvent the off side trap and almost surprisingly ended up in a 1v1 with the goalkeeper but Ryan's shot was stopped. A corner in the 9th minute was cleared by Central Noble but landed in front of Collin's feet. Contending for the highest kick of the night competition (I think he won), his kick ended miraculously on the crossbar and came back in the field of play. The NW trash crashers were not alert enough which resulted in a easy pick up by the GK.
In the 15th minute Eddy gained possession in the middle of the field. He directed the ball to the right flank in an effort to reach Roman. Noodle made a tape measure cross into the box where Lincoln headed the ball into the ropes, 0-1!
A throw in on the left side in the 20th minute landed in front of Conner's feet who took the ball into the box for a one on one with the goalkeeper. The shot was stopped by the keeper. Right before the half Cam took a nice shot from over 25 out that missed to the right.
Earlier in the half, Cesar received a yellow caution for a foul near the NorthWood box after losing the ball.
SECOND HALF
NW started the half opportunistic and was able to get the ball to Lincoln near the side line who drove a nice cross thru the box but the cross was missed by all. A 44th minute throw in by Cam Seitz was directed towards Conner who took a nice shot, unfortunately it went at the Goalkeeper. In the 51st, Eddie went for a ball in the box that was let go by the Cougar's defender but the referee saw it different and presented a yellow to the second Salinas on the pitch. Two minutes later the ball was dinging around the penalty area and the Central Noble keeper was way off his line when Lincoln took possession of the ball and shot a nice low shot into the goal, 0-2 NorthWood.
Josh had a nice pass from the left in the 62nd to Conner on the right. Conner took the shot but the goalie made the save that resulted in a NW corner. Apparently the Fall Blow Out Sale on yellow cards began last night since Kasey Grendys received a yellow from the man in the middle as well. Central Noble must be one of the nicest teams we will play since they were not on the receiving end of any colored card. So NorthWood ended up with a win, 2 goals, three yellows, no reds and no major injuries.
NOTES
Welcome to Baseball Head Coach Davis! He runs the clock and he runs it well. Now if we really want to get our money's worth we will have to get him to announce the goals as well.........GGGGOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!
Speaking of Head Coaches, Coach Hoover will direct the other (American) Football players tonight in his first game as head coach. The man has gotten more face time in the newspapers in the last week then the entire soccer program in the last 13 years but Good Luck nonetheless!
Luckily the rain stopped by the afternoon. Some standing water was spotted on the field and because of that the field had not been mowed before the game. Hopefully the field will be in better shape for the next game.
Speaking of that; Lakeland Christian is the next visitor to NorthWood's home soccer field. Tuesday August 25th marks the season opener for the JV at 4:30, followed by the Varsity at 6 pm.
It's a busy week next week with games on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for both Varsity & JV.
Next week -hopefully Monday- we will need some help from some players after practice to attach the "2008" to the "Sectional Champions" sign on the game field bleachers.
Despite the good weather, the turnout was fairly low, estimated at less then a 100.
FIRST HALF
Early in the game, Ryan Lincoln was able to circumvent the off side trap and almost surprisingly ended up in a 1v1 with the goalkeeper but Ryan's shot was stopped. A corner in the 9th minute was cleared by Central Noble but landed in front of Collin's feet. Contending for the highest kick of the night competition (I think he won), his kick ended miraculously on the crossbar and came back in the field of play. The NW trash crashers were not alert enough which resulted in a easy pick up by the GK.
In the 15th minute Eddy gained possession in the middle of the field. He directed the ball to the right flank in an effort to reach Roman. Noodle made a tape measure cross into the box where Lincoln headed the ball into the ropes, 0-1!
A throw in on the left side in the 20th minute landed in front of Conner's feet who took the ball into the box for a one on one with the goalkeeper. The shot was stopped by the keeper. Right before the half Cam took a nice shot from over 25 out that missed to the right.
Earlier in the half, Cesar received a yellow caution for a foul near the NorthWood box after losing the ball.
SECOND HALF
NW started the half opportunistic and was able to get the ball to Lincoln near the side line who drove a nice cross thru the box but the cross was missed by all. A 44th minute throw in by Cam Seitz was directed towards Conner who took a nice shot, unfortunately it went at the Goalkeeper. In the 51st, Eddie went for a ball in the box that was let go by the Cougar's defender but the referee saw it different and presented a yellow to the second Salinas on the pitch. Two minutes later the ball was dinging around the penalty area and the Central Noble keeper was way off his line when Lincoln took possession of the ball and shot a nice low shot into the goal, 0-2 NorthWood.
Josh had a nice pass from the left in the 62nd to Conner on the right. Conner took the shot but the goalie made the save that resulted in a NW corner. Apparently the Fall Blow Out Sale on yellow cards began last night since Kasey Grendys received a yellow from the man in the middle as well. Central Noble must be one of the nicest teams we will play since they were not on the receiving end of any colored card. So NorthWood ended up with a win, 2 goals, three yellows, no reds and no major injuries.
NOTES
Welcome to Baseball Head Coach Davis! He runs the clock and he runs it well. Now if we really want to get our money's worth we will have to get him to announce the goals as well.........GGGGOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!
Speaking of Head Coaches, Coach Hoover will direct the other (American) Football players tonight in his first game as head coach. The man has gotten more face time in the newspapers in the last week then the entire soccer program in the last 13 years but Good Luck nonetheless!
Luckily the rain stopped by the afternoon. Some standing water was spotted on the field and because of that the field had not been mowed before the game. Hopefully the field will be in better shape for the next game.
Speaking of that; Lakeland Christian is the next visitor to NorthWood's home soccer field. Tuesday August 25th marks the season opener for the JV at 4:30, followed by the Varsity at 6 pm.
It's a busy week next week with games on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for both Varsity & JV.
Next week -hopefully Monday- we will need some help from some players after practice to attach the "2008" to the "Sectional Champions" sign on the game field bleachers.
Despite the good weather, the turnout was fairly low, estimated at less then a 100.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Reminders
All unsold Gold cards or the money collected for the sold Gold Cards need turned in to the Athletic Office today (Thursday 8/20/9). Also, don't forget to pay the athletic transportation fee. The new Adidas Toque shorts are in. The shorts have been distributed to the Varsity, the JV players can get their new shorts as soon as they turn in their current black shorts.
Season Opener tonight!
The Panthers' Varsity squad will open their season with a 5 pm game at home versus Central Noble. Yesterday's practice was dedicated to set pieces in preparation for tonight's game. Hopefully we will be able to execute well. It looks like all players are fit for tonight as well. The JV will have a shortened practice and hopefully all of them will come out to support their team mates. The JV opens the season on August 25th against Lakeland Christian at home.
Monday, August 17, 2009
FC Groningen - NAC Breda 1-2
Koen van der Laak scored the only goal for FC Groningen in a 1-2 home loss against NAC Breda. Winless this season, the FC has only one point and sits in 16th position.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Car Wash a big succes; reminders for Monday
Today's car wash was a great succes. The weather was perfect and we washed a lot of cars. Not all pledges have been given to Coach Duerksen so that is the first reminder; bring your pledge money Monday. The tailgate tickets are due Monday as well, either bring the money or return the tickets (or a combination of the two) to Monday's practice as well. Also bring your t-shirt orders for Conner's mom on Monday. If possible make out the checks for the socks ($14.00) and the bags separate from the t-shirt orders. If you raised $40.00 in pledges your Adidas backpack or Adidas bag will be $ 20.00. So write a check for $34.00 for the backpack & socks and another check (or cash) for the t-shirt order.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Needed: Game anouncer for 2009 season
If there is a parent interested in reading off the starting lineups and playing the national anthem before each home game for Varsity and run the scoreboard (optional), please contact Coach Duerksen or Dijkstra.
Alumni game & Red-Black Game 2009
Cesar scores the lone goal in the Red-Black game
2009 Alumni Team picture
ALUMNI GAME
More alumni showed up (physically) then any other time in NW soccer history to play the "old timers game". When I "asked" all players to "get on the line" a few were taken aback and thought they must have come back for two-a-days and suggested that this was maybe a good time to just go home. But all of them stuck around and the line was merely the manner in wich the coaches were splitting up the teams. All of the alumni seemed to be in playing shape, at least for one night. A competetive game commenced which at times must have been entertaining to the crowd, judging by the comments during and after the game. Only once did the crowd boo a player when he (Duerksen) missed a scoring opportunity despite the fact that the pass from Nate "the Great" Davidhizar was behind coach.Of course the coaches Duerksen and Dijkstra's team won (for a little while they had "mistakenly" 12 players on the field). Worth repeating next year with a little change where the game will be from 6-7 pm and the Red-Back scrimmage to follow at 7:30 to allow some interaction between alumni, players and coaches.
RED-BLACK GAME
The Red-Black scrimmage started a little late. Both teams were made up of Varsity & JV players and fairly even in abilities. The scrimmage gives the coaches the opportunity to look at the players in a real game format and it also lets the coaches test the field, the scoreboard, the sound system and the lights. All of it seemed to be in working order. The game gives the players an opportunity to play in front of a crowd -and we did have a nice crowd- as well as play on their home field. The game was, all in all, a succes. The coaches realize we have very young teams and not a lot of experience yet but there is potential for sure. The goal for JV is to have a winning season. The team is very young but has a very talented sophomore & freshman class. The Varsity has a lot of starting positions to fill and it will take time to make the adjustments that are needed but hopefully we will improve to the point where we are competetive and hopefully have a shot at a fourth consecutive Sectional Crown
REMINDERS
Sock money - $ 14.00 (for two pair; one white/one black)
Shirt etc. orders due Monday
Tailgate ticktes/money due Monday
RAISE AT LEAST $40.OO PER PLAYER FOR THE CAR WASH
Car wash at LJ Wagner from 10 am - 2 pm tomorrow!!!!
Go to the NWsoccerpic link for pictures from last night.
Check out the Picture recap at the bottom of the site!
2009 Alumni Team picture
ALUMNI GAME
More alumni showed up (physically) then any other time in NW soccer history to play the "old timers game". When I "asked" all players to "get on the line" a few were taken aback and thought they must have come back for two-a-days and suggested that this was maybe a good time to just go home. But all of them stuck around and the line was merely the manner in wich the coaches were splitting up the teams. All of the alumni seemed to be in playing shape, at least for one night. A competetive game commenced which at times must have been entertaining to the crowd, judging by the comments during and after the game. Only once did the crowd boo a player when he (Duerksen) missed a scoring opportunity despite the fact that the pass from Nate "the Great" Davidhizar was behind coach.Of course the coaches Duerksen and Dijkstra's team won (for a little while they had "mistakenly" 12 players on the field). Worth repeating next year with a little change where the game will be from 6-7 pm and the Red-Back scrimmage to follow at 7:30 to allow some interaction between alumni, players and coaches.
RED-BLACK GAME
The Red-Black scrimmage started a little late. Both teams were made up of Varsity & JV players and fairly even in abilities. The scrimmage gives the coaches the opportunity to look at the players in a real game format and it also lets the coaches test the field, the scoreboard, the sound system and the lights. All of it seemed to be in working order. The game gives the players an opportunity to play in front of a crowd -and we did have a nice crowd- as well as play on their home field. The game was, all in all, a succes. The coaches realize we have very young teams and not a lot of experience yet but there is potential for sure. The goal for JV is to have a winning season. The team is very young but has a very talented sophomore & freshman class. The Varsity has a lot of starting positions to fill and it will take time to make the adjustments that are needed but hopefully we will improve to the point where we are competetive and hopefully have a shot at a fourth consecutive Sectional Crown
REMINDERS
Sock money - $ 14.00 (for two pair; one white/one black)
Shirt etc. orders due Monday
Tailgate ticktes/money due Monday
RAISE AT LEAST $40.OO PER PLAYER FOR THE CAR WASH
Car wash at LJ Wagner from 10 am - 2 pm tomorrow!!!!
Go to the NWsoccerpic link for pictures from last night.
Check out the Picture recap at the bottom of the site!
Monday, August 10, 2009
NorthWood Soccer pictures
Go to "Links" and click on "NWSoccerPics" to view all of the latest NorthWood soccer pictures. Currently you can view the pictures from the Soccer Showcase tournament but Lindy Seitz will add new pictures after each game for anyone to view. Check it out! Pictures are split up between Varsity and JV.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Update on 2009-2010 season Important Dates
Next week will be busy for a lot of the players. Besides three (3) conditioning practices (monday/wednesday & thursday) from 9 am - 10 am (at the track), we will have the afternoon practices at 3:30 pm. The practice will last until about 5:30 pm. These times will be the same for the rest of the season.
Tuesday night (8/11) will be freshman orientation.
Wednesday night (8/12) will be the mandatory athletic meeting in the auditorium and will be followed by a short team meeting.
Thursday night (8/13) will feature the annual Red/Black game (alumni game at 6 pm; red/black at 7 pm). No afternoon practice!
On Saturday (8/15)we will have the annual car wash fundraiser.The car wash will be at LJ Wagner's and runs from 10am - 2 pm.
Tuesday night (8/11) will be freshman orientation.
Wednesday night (8/12) will be the mandatory athletic meeting in the auditorium and will be followed by a short team meeting.
Thursday night (8/13) will feature the annual Red/Black game (alumni game at 6 pm; red/black at 7 pm). No afternoon practice!
On Saturday (8/15)we will have the annual car wash fundraiser.The car wash will be at LJ Wagner's and runs from 10am - 2 pm.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
FC Groningen-Ajax Amsterdam 0-2
A disappointing start of the season for the FC today in Euroborg Stadium. In front of a sell out crowd it was Ajax who scored once before and once after intermission. Denmark footballer of the year and former PSV standout Rommedahl had a hand in both goals; he had the assist in the first and scored the second. FC Groningen also lost its goalkeeper in the 77th minute to a knee injury. Next up is the away game at Roda JC on 08/08/09
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
2-a-days starting August 3rd
Two-a-days start August 3rd and run from 9-11 in the morning and 1-3 in the afternoon. Bring soccer cleats and running shoes. During the first week announcements will be made concerning the fundraiser cards that need picked up Thursday August 6th at the High School (7 pm, I believe).
On August 13th the Red/Black intra squad scrimmage will be played at the game field. This game will give the coaches an idea about the varsity and JV's progress and also gives them the opportunity to check out the field/scoreboard/lights etc.. Preceding the red/black game, the alumni game will be played. At this point it looks like the alumni game will start at 6 pm and the red/black game will start at 7 pm.
The Car Wash fundraiser at LJ Wagner will take place on August the 15th from 10am -
2 pm. All players are required to help out for a 2 hour period (either 10-12 or 12-2).
On August 13th the Red/Black intra squad scrimmage will be played at the game field. This game will give the coaches an idea about the varsity and JV's progress and also gives them the opportunity to check out the field/scoreboard/lights etc.. Preceding the red/black game, the alumni game will be played. At this point it looks like the alumni game will start at 6 pm and the red/black game will start at 7 pm.
The Car Wash fundraiser at LJ Wagner will take place on August the 15th from 10am -
2 pm. All players are required to help out for a 2 hour period (either 10-12 or 12-2).
For all pictures above: click to enlarge.Soccer Showcase 2009 scoring summaries
07/25/09
NorthWood vs. Liberty Christian 4-2 (2-0)
1-0 7"-Villa assist/ Beckwith goal
2-0 19" - Beckwith goal
3-0 44" - E. Salinas goal
3-1 47" -
4-1 49" - Roman Ortiz-Prater assist/Ryan Lincoln goal
4-2 68" -
07/26/09
NorthWood vs. Oldenburg Academy 1-1 (0-1)
0-1 16"
1-1 55" Kronk goal
NorthWood vs. St. Rita (Ill.) 1-2 (1-0)
1-0 3" Kronk assist/Lincoln goal
1-1 37"
1-2 39"
NorthWood vs. Liberty Christian 4-2 (2-0)
1-0 7"-Villa assist/ Beckwith goal
2-0 19" - Beckwith goal
3-0 44" - E. Salinas goal
3-1 47" -
4-1 49" - Roman Ortiz-Prater assist/Ryan Lincoln goal
4-2 68" -
07/26/09
NorthWood vs. Oldenburg Academy 1-1 (0-1)
0-1 16"
1-1 55" Kronk goal
NorthWood vs. St. Rita (Ill.) 1-2 (1-0)
1-0 3" Kronk assist/Lincoln goal
1-1 37"
1-2 39"
Monday, July 27, 2009
Injury update #2
Eddie's MCL should heal in 1-5 weeks, hopefully more like 1-3 weeks which would put him back on the field around the first game of the season. Hopefully he will be able to train lightly in the next few weeks to get ready. It looks like Eddie might be joined in the separate light training by his older brother Cesar who is recovering from the ankle injury. That injury is healing quite well and Cesar should be ready for two-a-days although not at 100 percent initially.
Injury update
Eddie Salinas suffered a MCL injury in the first half of the NorthWood - Oldenburg Academy (the "Twisters"!!!!) game. It is unknown how severe the injury is but we hope to find out more later today. Cesar Salinas is still recovering from his ankle injury he received during the NorthWood - Elkhart Central pre-season game last Tuesday. Hopefully both will be ready for the first game of the season. Some other players have minor injuries but should be able to nurse those this week. The expectation is that besides the Salinas brothers, the entire squad should be healthy to start the two-a-days.
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