Soccer Players & Parents,
I hope everyone is having a restful summer!
Turnout for open fields has been good. We’ve been averaging about 14 players a session. While open fields are not mandatory the more touches we can collectively get on the ball now the better off we’ll be when the season starts. If you are in town and aren’t working or playing another sport I highly encourage you to come out. Bring a friend.
Starting next week we will be moving open fields to a later time (5-6:30) and different location (Oxford Community Park) in order to beat the heat. Look for coach Chad on the back fields Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Even if you are traveling or can’t make open fields at these times you can be working on the conditioning program we handed out at the end of the school year. If you lost yours or don’t know what we’re talking about contact us and we’ll get you a copy.
Two- A-Day practices will be held the week of July 8th after the Holiday weekend. I should stress that no one’s position is written in gold and that while we have not made cuts in the past players and teams could change. These practices count as our official ‘contact days’ so plan on being there unless you have given us a reasonable excuse ahead of time. This is a chance for you to show the coaches how hard you’ve been working in the off season and that you deserve to wear the red, white, and blue.
We will have a morning session from 8am-9:30am at the park and an evening session from 7-8:30pm at THS. Bring both running shoes and cleats, plenty of water, shin pads, and a ball.
The week will culminate with the Mason Pre-Season Classic tourney held the weekend of July 12th through the 14th. The entry fee is $30 per player for a guaranteed 5 games (checks payable to Talawanda Athletic Boosters). Over 50 teams from around the area will be participating. Click this link for more information: http://www.masonpreseasonclassic.com/
It is never too early to start turning in your forms. All players must have a completed physical at the start of regular season practices on August 5th. Physicals are being offered at the High School Saturday June 22nd, from 10am-12pm. The discounted rate is $25 ($10 of which will go back to Talawanda Boosters).
Indian Creek Family Health Center will also have physicals on June 25th & July 16th. Call for an appointment and specify that you are with Talawanda: 513-523-2340.
I know this is a lot of information all at once but if you have questions or need more information please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Looking forward to a great season.... GO BRAVES!
Coach Kelly
