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Posted by Jon Kelly at Jun 8, 2013 12:04PM PDT ( 0 Comments )

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Tryouts.

Posted by Jon Kelly at May 31, 2013 9:35PM PDT ( 0 Comments )
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Thanks to all the great players that came to tryouts this year.
Here are the numbers that made the Wolverine U15 team.
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 20.
Please email me your denial or acceptance at jon.kelly@aggiemail.usu.edu by Monday. It would also be very helpful in your acceptance email to list your scout camp date.
There will be a mandatory parent meeting Saturday May 8th at 4:00pm at the College Ward field.

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End of Season thoughts

Posted by Jon Kelly at May 5, 2013 9:02AM PDT ( 0 Comments )

First off, let me congratulate the players on this season. We have had a fantastic time. I am personally grateful to have interacted with each player. We have learned a tremendous amount this season. I am a better person because I have interacted with each one of your player.
Next, I want you to consider how you measure success in soccer. I have attached a document for your consideration. Think back over this season and discuss with your player their development. Think about the positives that have happened. Think about the Mental toughness lessons they have learned.
We have a couple of games left, but thoughts are also on the future. Your players are at a critical age in their soccer development. Next year many players are eligible to try-out for High School soccer. This usually happens around the second week of February. The boys have fall state divisional alignment, but in the spring play with their high school teams. The league also allows play for those players who did not make a high school team through a regional play system. There are no true divisions in the spring, only regional play. So….here are some critical decisions to consider.
What is the future for your player and what is your commitment to the Wolverines?
We may continue in D2 or drop to D3. The next games determine our status
This is always a very crazy time of year and hard decisions are made. I ask that you are upfront with the Wolverines so plans can be made for the coming year. Please sit down with your son and discuss their goals.
Please email me your plans. Tryouts for the Wolverines will occur the week of May 28th-June 1st.
Here are some considerations for the future of the Wolverines: Tex Keen Wolverines district team may go state (they would begin at D6 level). Elite (old Thunderfoot team) dropped to D3 and are struggling. They have made soft comments of a merger.

The document Long Term success was attached to this post.

ROOTS

Posted by Jon Kelly at Apr 25, 2013 7:46AM PDT ( 0 Comments )
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Honoring the Game is one of the most important privileges given a high school coach. Let’s face it. Sports challenge us. Officials make bad calls. Opponents bend the rules right in front of us. Opposing teams’ fans goad us from the sidelines. And the competitive juices that pulse through our veins sometimes make us a little crazy.
The ROOTS of Honoring the Game are respect for:
Rules — don’t bend the rules to win, even if you can get away with it.
Opponents — a worthy opponent is a gift; we want to play fierce and friendly.
Officials — show respect even when we are confident they are mistaken.
Teammates — never embarrass our teammates, in or outside the game.
Self — live up to our own standards no matter what opponents do.

Team Chemistry

Posted by Jon Kelly at Apr 15, 2013 6:21PM PDT ( 0 Comments )
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Teams with great chemistry win more — and they have more fun. But, more importantly for young people, having a place to learn how to get along and pull together toward a common goal is incredibly important.seven qualities included in team chemistry include: common goals, commitment, complementary roles, communication, constructive conflict, cohesion, and credible coaching. Ask you player how they are contributing to team chemistry