Saturday, August 14, 2010
2010 Red Black scrimmage
Pictures from the Red Black game and the alumni game can be viewed on the NW Soccer Pic link.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Twitter & Facebook
New for 2010! When clicking on the link "NW Soccer Pics 2010" you can read all the information on pictures from every game you can download, NW Soccer pics on facebook and NW soccer on Twitter!
Alumni Game & Red/Black Game
Ninety plus degree temperatures did not stop more then 20 alumni/former players to come out and kick the ball around. After it was all said and done, the scoreboard showed 4-4 which was a pretty fair reflection of what happened on the field. All former and current players who play in college were present as well. It was really nice for the coaches to see everyone again and hopefully everyone will mark the date on their calendar for next year.
Well and then there was the red/black game. I think it was pretty obvious that whatever team would be coached by coach Dijkstra would end up with the trophy so Team White was lucky to draw Dijkstra as their coach. Actually, the game was pretty competetive and it was good to see all players get some playing time in an actual game. It gives the coaches an opportunity to see what the athletes can do in a game situation. I don't think that any player disappointed but some did maybe better then expected. The field itself was not in game shape. The layout of the field was different then it has been in recent years (too narrow) and will need to be corrected.
The red/black game also gives us a chance to check out the scoreboard, nets and lights (one light did not come on). This gives us a chance to correct everything that needs fixed before the season starts.
NOTES
Friday's practice is at the High School practice field and starts at 3:30. Saturday 8/14 we will hold the annual Car Wash at the LJ Wagner parking lot. Players work from either 8:45 - 12 or 12-2:15. All players are asked to raise $40 each.
The Varsity's season opener is in Albion against Central Noble on thursday 8/19 at 5 pm. DIRECTIONS: Take US 6 to SR 9, go south or right on SR 9 into Albion, cross the tracks and take a left on Weber Rd. Then take a right on Hickory Street. Hickory takes you right into the park. The game field (if that is what you want to call it) is in the park (so NOT at the High School). The distance from Nappanee to Albion is about 35 miles.
Well and then there was the red/black game. I think it was pretty obvious that whatever team would be coached by coach Dijkstra would end up with the trophy so Team White was lucky to draw Dijkstra as their coach. Actually, the game was pretty competetive and it was good to see all players get some playing time in an actual game. It gives the coaches an opportunity to see what the athletes can do in a game situation. I don't think that any player disappointed but some did maybe better then expected. The field itself was not in game shape. The layout of the field was different then it has been in recent years (too narrow) and will need to be corrected.
The red/black game also gives us a chance to check out the scoreboard, nets and lights (one light did not come on). This gives us a chance to correct everything that needs fixed before the season starts.
NOTES
Friday's practice is at the High School practice field and starts at 3:30. Saturday 8/14 we will hold the annual Car Wash at the LJ Wagner parking lot. Players work from either 8:45 - 12 or 12-2:15. All players are asked to raise $40 each.
The Varsity's season opener is in Albion against Central Noble on thursday 8/19 at 5 pm. DIRECTIONS: Take US 6 to SR 9, go south or right on SR 9 into Albion, cross the tracks and take a left on Weber Rd. Then take a right on Hickory Street. Hickory takes you right into the park. The game field (if that is what you want to call it) is in the park (so NOT at the High School). The distance from Nappanee to Albion is about 35 miles.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
2010-2011 Schedules
The schedules for the upcoming season have been handed out. After the schedules were printed, a change was made concerning the starting times of the Lakeland Christian game. The varsity will start at 5 pm and the JV game will follow at 6:45 (8/24/10-away).
Car Wash Saturday
The Car Wash will be held Saturday August 14 in the LJ Wagners parking lot on US 6 in Nappanee. The car wash is from 10 am til 2 pm and all players will work two hours (either 10-noon or noon til 2). Attendance is mandatory and all players are expected to get at least $50 in pledges.
Alumni game & Red/Black game
The Annual Alumni game will take place on Thursday August 12th at the game field at 6pm. All former players are invited to play. The Alumni game will last an hour. At 7:30 the annual pre-season Red/Black game will kick off. All JV & Varsity players will be split up and put on two teams and play each other. Afterwards the parents (and friends) will have an opportunity to take pictures with their favorite players (read "their own kid").
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
2010 NW Soccer Pictures - New Site! Check "LINKS"
Lindy Seitz has started a new site for the 2010 soccer pictures. Click on the first link on this blog.
Friday, July 30, 2010
NorthWood Soccer 2010-2011 Information
Practice times for NorthWood Soccer are as follows:
9 am - 11 am & 1 pm - 3 pm for the week of 8/2 - 8/6/10.
All practices will be held at the practice fields at the High School.
All athletes need to hand in the sports physicals prior to the start of the first practice. The forms can be handed in at the athletic office or given to any of the coaches before practice.
Mandatory Athletic Meeting:
The mandatory athletic meeting for all Fall athletes is scheduled for Thursday August 5th at 7 pm at the High School. After the athletic meeting has concluded, we will meet with all soccer players and parents. We will provide details on the Red/Black game, the car wash and Captains Club.
9 am - 11 am & 1 pm - 3 pm for the week of 8/2 - 8/6/10.
All practices will be held at the practice fields at the High School.
All athletes need to hand in the sports physicals prior to the start of the first practice. The forms can be handed in at the athletic office or given to any of the coaches before practice.
Mandatory Athletic Meeting:
The mandatory athletic meeting for all Fall athletes is scheduled for Thursday August 5th at 7 pm at the High School. After the athletic meeting has concluded, we will meet with all soccer players and parents. We will provide details on the Red/Black game, the car wash and Captains Club.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
2010 Summer Showcase pictures are up
More pictures (98) available at http://www.imagebam.com/gallery/fopkjm9dokf78s5twk0jd7inrl1x3ohj or on facebook (northwood soccer)
Monday, July 26, 2010
Soccer Showcase 2010
Trying out a "new" hotel didn't work out too bad despite the fact that the soap was about the size of two quarters and crumbled quickly. And it seemed like the hotel swallowed wallets. The trip down to Anderson was a hot one due to the combination of no working AC on bus #3 and 95+ degree weather on Saturday. Fortunately the trip back home was cooler and thus more enjoyable.
But we went to play soccer and that is exactly what we did the first half against Perry Meridian (5A). But when the final whistle blew it became evident that they adjusted well to our first half play. Perry Meridian scored three unanswered goals in a 12 minute period early in the second half to put us away for good. At least we came away with the knowledge that we can do better by looking back at our first half.
For the evening's entertainment, the team selected to go watch "Inception" which turned out to be a great choice.
After a good night's rest the team embarked on day 2. In the morning game we faced Merrillville (5A). With a lack of energy and work rate, we got behind 2-0 due to a couple of miscues and were never able to recover. We probably deserved a PK in the first half but were denied.
Between games the team "carbed up" at Fazoli's (with the exception of the lovely Josh & Eddie who chose an Olive Garden backdrop for their short romantic getaway). Coach Duerksen addressed the workrate -or lack thereof in the first game- and promised a better result against Chesterton (5A as well) if we would work for each other. And that seemed to be the medicin the patient needed. An inspired Trent Jacobs took the ball to distribute and peppered a nice shot for our first goal of the tournament (to quote Trent "Coach, I scored standing up!"). After we gave up the ball on our offensive third, Chesterton came at us by two direct passes on the opposite side of the field from which they scored past last defender Clay Seitz. But shortly after the tying goal, Conner Beckwith got the ball on the left side and with composure and a great move, rocketed a nice shot into the net, 2-1! Josh Ailes played very well and showed a lot of offensive drive with several nice shots. He seems to have recovered completely from ACL surgery. Eddie got his first assist, Noodle played solid. Our midfield did a nice job keeping the gap between offense and defensive to a minimum and our bench did a nice job as well. Kyle had his best game of the tourney and Lincoln and Jake are showing signs of getting closer to the form they want be in as the season starts. All in all, the entire team had a nice game against Chesterton. Certainly something to build on.
It is now important to keep working this week on conditioning so as not to lose any of it by next Monday (Aug. 2) when two-a-days start. The tourney showed us that we have some promise and it also showed us that we have things to work on. No doubt, however, that everyone improved as we played more. After 4 games in the pre-season we are 2-2.
NOTES:
Tell/text your team mates to check the blog, we will post pertinent information here.
Next week we will start two-a-days, times are as follows: 9am - 11am & 1pm- 3 pm, all practices are at the High School practice field on the north side of the school.
We will have an exchange student come out for soccer this year. His name is Tomas and he is from the Czech Republic. Hopefully he will be able to help out the team, make him feel welcome!
Stay or get in shape this week! Two-a-days- will be tough this year.
I will post the information on the car wash and Red/Black game in hte next few days.
Everyone has to have their physicals completed and turned in to either the Athletic Office (open 8am - noon this week)or Coach Duerksen prior to the first practice.
Clay and Kyle will be at the Bethel Soccer Camp this week.
But we went to play soccer and that is exactly what we did the first half against Perry Meridian (5A). But when the final whistle blew it became evident that they adjusted well to our first half play. Perry Meridian scored three unanswered goals in a 12 minute period early in the second half to put us away for good. At least we came away with the knowledge that we can do better by looking back at our first half.
For the evening's entertainment, the team selected to go watch "Inception" which turned out to be a great choice.
After a good night's rest the team embarked on day 2. In the morning game we faced Merrillville (5A). With a lack of energy and work rate, we got behind 2-0 due to a couple of miscues and were never able to recover. We probably deserved a PK in the first half but were denied.
Between games the team "carbed up" at Fazoli's (with the exception of the lovely Josh & Eddie who chose an Olive Garden backdrop for their short romantic getaway). Coach Duerksen addressed the workrate -or lack thereof in the first game- and promised a better result against Chesterton (5A as well) if we would work for each other. And that seemed to be the medicin the patient needed. An inspired Trent Jacobs took the ball to distribute and peppered a nice shot for our first goal of the tournament (to quote Trent "Coach, I scored standing up!"). After we gave up the ball on our offensive third, Chesterton came at us by two direct passes on the opposite side of the field from which they scored past last defender Clay Seitz. But shortly after the tying goal, Conner Beckwith got the ball on the left side and with composure and a great move, rocketed a nice shot into the net, 2-1! Josh Ailes played very well and showed a lot of offensive drive with several nice shots. He seems to have recovered completely from ACL surgery. Eddie got his first assist, Noodle played solid. Our midfield did a nice job keeping the gap between offense and defensive to a minimum and our bench did a nice job as well. Kyle had his best game of the tourney and Lincoln and Jake are showing signs of getting closer to the form they want be in as the season starts. All in all, the entire team had a nice game against Chesterton. Certainly something to build on.
It is now important to keep working this week on conditioning so as not to lose any of it by next Monday (Aug. 2) when two-a-days start. The tourney showed us that we have some promise and it also showed us that we have things to work on. No doubt, however, that everyone improved as we played more. After 4 games in the pre-season we are 2-2.
NOTES:
Tell/text your team mates to check the blog, we will post pertinent information here.
Next week we will start two-a-days, times are as follows: 9am - 11am & 1pm- 3 pm, all practices are at the High School practice field on the north side of the school.
We will have an exchange student come out for soccer this year. His name is Tomas and he is from the Czech Republic. Hopefully he will be able to help out the team, make him feel welcome!
Stay or get in shape this week! Two-a-days- will be tough this year.
I will post the information on the car wash and Red/Black game in hte next few days.
Everyone has to have their physicals completed and turned in to either the Athletic Office (open 8am - noon this week)or Coach Duerksen prior to the first practice.
Clay and Kyle will be at the Bethel Soccer Camp this week.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Indiana Summer Soccer Showcase 2010 - information update
NorthWood plays in group I and will face Perry Meridian on Saturday July 24 at 2:30 pm. On Sunday July 25, NW will play Wapahani at 11 am and Merrillville at 4 pm. All games will be played at Davis Park in Anderson, IN. The address for the park (which is the home of Sporting Indiana FC) is 4507 Nichol Ave, Anderson IN for everyone who wants to plug that into their GPS. The complex has 4 fields and we will play the first and last one on Anderson field and the middle game on Melin field. The buses will leave the AC at 10 am Saturday.
Here we go again!
This week is somewhat the unofficial start of the 2010-2011 season. After an Open Field on Monday, we played in our last two games last night in the 7v7 league at the NIBCO Soccer complex last night. The results were pretty good; we beat Concord 4-3 and tied Memorial 5-5. There is a lot we need to work on but we are getting a little bit of game and playing time and the conditioning is getting a little better as well. With pratices on Wednesday & Thursday and maybe Friday, we should be able to handle the three games at the Showcase tournament this coming weekend.
Monday, May 10, 2010
OG 05/10/10
For the first time this year we will have "Open Field"! We will start at 7 pm at the practice field (north of the High School) and will finish up around 8:30 pm.
Monday, April 26, 2010
OG/AC update
The OG for tonight (4/26) and next week (5/3) have been canceled. We will start up again Monday 5/10 at 7pm (!!!!) until about 8:30. The plan is to go outside unless the weather would not allow us to. So bring both outdoor and indoor soccer shoes.
Monday, April 19, 2010
2010 Summer Soccer Showcase
The showcase will take place in Anderson, IN at davis Park on July 23, 24 & 25. We will play two of the three days but at this point it is unknown which two days.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
OG/AC back to normal
after a two week hiatus we will resume play at the normal time of 7:30. We will be done no later then 9 pm.
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