GH Girls U12 Gold soccer

Final thoughts

2010-08-07T22:26:00.000-07:00

At U12, the philosophy is for player development, not team wins. Having said that, all the girls on this team not only increased their skills, they learned how to play as a team, and by doing that successfully learned to win. Final record for the year: 25-3-1. 90 goals scored for and 23 against.
Those are VERY good statistics, and I hope you remember this soccer year for a long time.
All of you played an important part of this and once again I must say what a joy it was to coach you. A big thanks to Peter Saunders whose experience in coaching was invaluable, and Peter Eckards contributions including having our goalies properly trained and ready to go. I would also like to thank the parents who were so supportive as well. We fought hard to keep this team together, but understand the need for balanced teams at this age and thus are sorry to see Josee, Nat and Ravdeep leave us. We wish you three a successful year with Drew and Doug, but don't be surprised if you get a call for joing us at Timmys!
Cheers,
Collin

Big game win= Jamboree winner

2010-04-19T17:04:00.000-07:00

What a way to finish the year! That was a very physical Vancouver team in an evenly matched back and forth game. Sophie made a couple of HUGE saves late, and Nat made a beauty bicycle kick and header to save a goal while we were up 4-3. We have played superior technical soccer during the year with better passing, but I don't think we have shown as much poise and toughness. I had some comments from our parents how they were feeling so nervous watching the game, but were amazed at how calm the team was. Your coaches are very proud of you!

West Van

2010-04-17T23:37:00.000-07:00

We completely carried the play in the first half, but they battled back hard in the second.
The final result of 2-0 was indicative of the play, and was another well earned victory for us.

1 game left, lets finish up strong!!!

Nanaimo Academy

2010-04-17T14:48:00.003-07:00

Great game! Up by one to start the game, followed by 2 quick goals by Nanaimo.
Then we got into our groove, and scored 4 unanswered goals. :)
Josee with the natural hat trick to boot!
2 games left, lets keep it rolling.....

Lakehill game

2010-04-17T14:48:00.001-07:00

2-0 win. Great start to the weekend!

Jamboree Weekend

2010-04-11T13:34:00.000-07:00

http://www.ghsa.bc.ca/jamboree_schedule_by_team.asp?team_id=117&age_group=U12&gender=Girls&comp_division=Competitive
Times shown are start times! Please arrive 30 minutes before game time for proper warm ups.
Make sure the girls have lots of water and healthy snacks.
Friday night at Lochside 6:00 turf
Saturday morning 11:00 at Lambrick 1 grass.
Timmys after the game, followed by a cake making party at Steffs house. The girls can walk to Tyndall after this.
Saturday 4:00 Tyndall turf.
Year end party for regular season team at the Saunders for 6:00. Please fill out the pizza poll!
Sunday 2:45 Beckwith Park 1 grass.

Practice Tuesday night April 13th

2010-04-11T13:23:00.000-07:00

See you at 6:00
By the way, try not to tease the U12 boys TOO much about their loss on Saturday! :)

Assessments continued

2010-04-05T18:10:00.000-07:00

Tuesday night at 6:00 on Tyndall, Friday night at 6:00 on Lochside.

11 a side Peninsula tourney

2010-04-05T18:05:00.000-07:00

Thought I would do a quick update on our Peninsula games from last weekend.
We were a little slow to start in the Gorge game, but finished strong. Against Lakehill, I thought we had our best 11 a side match yet, you girls played very well and spread the field.
Well done!

Post CB game.

2010-03-21T12:25:00.000-07:00

I thought we did fairly well for our first official 11 a side game. Julia and Grace were solid in goal, and although the overall play was fairly even, we out chanced CB by quite a bit. Both their goalies made some huge saves, especially the one in the second half off a nice left footed shot by Celeste. I liked the way our defense played limiting their opportunities, and the fact you played the second half of this game with only one sub was a tribute to the fitness of this team. Thanks to Josee and Claire for their goals, and Dakota, Julia P and Zoey for playing with us. So moving forward, let's remember to play the way we are facing, work the give and go's, and stay wide when we have possession of the ball. See you Tuesday.

LISA full field festival at Peninsula

2010-03-16T21:23:00.000-07:00

We play 2 games Saturday March 27th.

10:00 at Blue Heron Park vs. Gorge

1:00 at Parkland School vs. Lakehill.
2 x 25 minute halves.

As always, please arrive by 9:30 for the girls to warm up, give yourself time for parking as it could be an issue with so many games going on. We can do our usual Timmy's after the first game, then return for the second game.

Game Saturday vs Cordova Bay Saturday 20th

2010-03-16T21:16:00.000-07:00

Full field at Lochside, kick off at 11:15.
Please be there for warm ups at 10:45.

No practice Thursday 18th

2010-03-16T21:15:00.001-07:00

Not enough players.

Good game

2010-03-14T22:22:00.000-07:00

I thought our Gordon Head Silver girls did very well for their first 11 a side match. The 7 girls from our team stepped up nicely to show the way, and I know a few of you were pretty tired from all the running because of no subs. Back to practice Tuesday night, we play Cordova Bay for a full field game Saturday, we will have a few Silver players joining our team .

Game Saturday vs Cordova Bay

2010-03-04T09:45:00.000-08:00

At Lochside 9:45.
See you at 9:15

3-2 over Bays

2010-02-27T12:58:00.000-08:00

That was a good game against a well coached Bays team. Thank you Julia and Sophie for solid goaltending. Bays scored 2 very nice goals, but each of ours was well earned, showing good teamwork. Jenna did a nice re-direction off Claire's cross, Celeste made a beautiful through ball to Josee who finished perfectly, and Claire did a great turn after a perfect pass from Julia, and buried it with her left foot (thats why we practice with our left!).
After the game, I had a brief talk with the other coach, we agreed both teams played well, but he felt we won more of the 50/50 balls, in fact he told his girls we won 5 in a row. That proves how important it is to be first to the ball. :)
Lets keep up the good team play!

Game vs Bays on the turf

2010-02-25T10:20:00.000-08:00

Tyndall field kick off 8:30.
See you there at 8.

Well done again

2010-02-25T10:19:00.000-08:00

4-0 against a much improved Lakehill team.

Solid game today

2010-02-13T13:45:00.000-08:00

Great passing to start the game, but we lost it for a bit in the second half, so let's make it a goal to keep that up for 60 minutes. :)
You also played very well defensively, and really only gave up 1 chance the whole game.
Overall, another great effort and a well earned 4-0 victory.

Game at Gorge on the turf

2010-02-12T17:32:00.000-08:00

Kick off at 11, please be there by 10:30.

Another W

2010-02-08T21:17:00.000-08:00

We didn't pass all that well in the second half but the mark of a good team is capitalizing on chances. Nat scored a couple of nice goals, as did Julia and Claire. The other positive was we didn't give up too many scoring chances, and when we did, Sophie and Grace came through.

Game Saturday

2010-02-04T20:43:00.000-08:00

Tyndall turf 9:45.

Please arrive at 9:15 in footwear suitable for warming up on the grass!

Thoughts on todays game

2010-01-30T18:56:00.000-08:00

That was the toughest game I have seen this team play all year. You were up against a very physical opponent, and you all rose to the challenge. You played hard but fair, were first to the ball, and we ended up with a well earned 3-1 victory. I was VERY dissapointed to hear how the parents from the opposing team were heckling our girls, that was completely uncalled for and I will be addressing it.
Although I believe in respect for your elders, Claire's comment to those boorish parents at the end of the game was a beauty. :) Way to stick up for your teammate!

Regarding practice

2010-01-28T18:51:00.000-08:00

Really nice to see everyone turn out (other than Steff who is still hurting, get better soon!). We have had great attendance to start the New Year, and it is appreciated. I know volleyball has started up, so do your best to get to the Tuesday night practices as soon as you can. We are going to continue to let Tuesdays be a little "casual" but Thursday night is where we want to be more serious in order to be ready for game day. :)

Great job in Nanaimo

2010-01-28T18:46:00.000-08:00

For such a cold, miserable, wet day, I thought our team played very well. Thanks to all the girls for putting in such a great effort, and thanks to the parents for coming up! Three games, no losses and only giving up 1 goal is a great accomplishment. :)

We have been asked to do it again Feb 28th, please fill out the poll with your answers.

Cordova Bay game

2010-01-19T22:12:00.000-08:00

Great team effort! I thought it was a very close first half, they put pressure on but Jenna kept them off the scoreboard with solid goaltending. Sophie scored a nice goal to put us up by one.
We scored some very nice goals in the second half, the final one off the corner by Josee will be something I remember for a while.

We will need to bring the same passion to the tournament in Nanaimo this weekend!

Back at it

2010-01-04T21:52:00.000-08:00

Practice Tuesday and Thursday. :)

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

2009-12-26T10:08:00.000-08:00

I hope you are all enjoying your family time. :)

Good game!

2009-12-19T14:35:00.000-08:00

Your coaches were very pleased with how you all played today. Good jump to the ball, good passing and some nice shots on net. Sophie played solid goal in the first half as did Grace in the second half (Really liked the save off the penalty kick and the point blank scramble in front!)
Have a nice rest, enjoy your well earned time off. :)
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Game Saturday 19th at 9:45

2009-12-15T20:01:00.000-08:00

On Tyndall vs. Peninsula, please be at the field by 9:15

Game Vs Bays United

2009-12-10T18:29:00.000-08:00

Saturday on Finlayson turf at 10:45.
See you at 10:15!

Just to confirm a prior email, this is our only game this weekend, due to field closure we will not be playing a make-up game against Peninsula.

Extra game next weekend?

2009-12-05T11:35:00.000-08:00

We play Bays Saturday morning, but won't know the time till later this week.
Peninsula has phoned asking if we can play a make up game Sunday.
Please fill out the survey to the right!

Great game!

2009-12-05T11:10:00.000-08:00

Nice passing today, and lots of great plays. I figure we had at least 15 shots on their net, their goaltender played very well. Unlucky for Josee hitting the crossbar (how many is that now? :) ) and for Celeste who had a lovely goal called back offside, and another just hop off her foot and barely go wide of the net. One of the fathers from the other team cam up to me after the game and said " Boy do your girls play HARD!!!!! But they are not chippy" (Meaning not cheap or dirty) I think that is a great comment from an opposing team.
Without exception, every one of you girls performed well today, it was a pleasure to watch you play as a team. :)

Game vs. Lakehill this Saturday Dec 5th

2009-12-01T19:45:00.000-08:00

On Lambrick 2A
http://www.ghsa.bc.ca/gh_mini_field_conditions.asp#euro

8:30 kick off, as usual please get there by 8 for warm ups.

Game vs. Gorge thoughts.....

2009-12-01T19:22:00.000-08:00

Some very nice passing top start the game, and lots of pressure throughout. A well earned victory.
Unfortunately, when we changed goalies in the second half, we had some difficulties. I know it was embarrassing for you girls as it was for us coaches as well. Next time, we shall endeavor to have spare gloves and a jersey so we are not trying to change out wet equipment during a game!

Lets also keep this in mind for sometime in the future when an opposing team has an "issue" against us. We shall keep our heads up and continue to play in the spirit of good sportsmanship. :)

Game Saturday

2009-11-26T19:39:00.000-08:00

Vs. Gorge, at Tyndall turf 9:45 kick off.
Please arrive at 9:15 for warm-ups in footwear for grass, then change into your turf cleats just before we take the field.

Game vs. Nanaimo

2009-11-23T12:32:00.001-08:00

Sure was strange for this coach going from 27 degrees Celcius to 7 degrees in 24 hours!
That was a fun game to watch, you all did well against a well coached physical team. Sure was nice for me to come back to see such a great game. :)

Game Saturday vs. Juan de Fuca

2009-11-11T22:35:00.000-08:00

At Sangster Elementary on Happy Valley Rd. 12:00 kick off.
Please be there by 11:30
I will be thinking of you guys while I am in Mexico. Good luck!

Game Sunday Nov 22nd

2009-11-04T23:07:00.000-08:00

Game vs. Nanaimo confirmed, field and time to be determined.

Thought on todays game

2009-10-31T11:56:00.000-07:00

Cordova Bay showed up ready to play, we did not. They earned both their goals, the first was a nice cross, the second a nice capitilization on a rush. They also rang a shot off both posts. We were not first to the ball, nor were we communicating with each other, nor were we moving to space, nor we we picking up checks.

I felt we carried the play in the second half, we had a couple of nice chances but couldn't finish. As bad as you were in the first half, I am proud you never gave up and played much harder. I hope you all learn from this and realize a game is 60 minutes and we have to earn a win.

Game vs. Cordova Bay this Saturday

2009-10-27T22:37:00.000-07:00

On the Lochside turf at 8:45
Please be there around 8:15 to warm up.

A rainy Sunday night

2009-10-25T20:26:00.000-07:00

And we still have 4 girls who show up for optional goalie practice.
You girls are dedicated!

3-1 Over Bays

2009-10-24T15:06:00.000-07:00

Great goaltending by Josee and Julia. I felt we carried the play in the first half, but Bays carried it in the second half. I think you all played fairly well considering how many different positions some of you played. Biggest issue I think we had in the second half was that the forwards and defense were playing as seperate lines, not as a team. But we will work on this, overall, good job!

Game Saturday

2009-10-21T17:46:00.000-07:00

Lambrick 1A on the grass at 8:30. See you at 8.

Another solid game

2009-10-17T11:03:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Julia and Celeste, we had solid goaltending today. Both girls were aggresive in net, and stymied any chances Lakehill had. Great play by all the girls today, some lovely passing and 5 nice goals.
Josee was unlucky again with hitting the post, but you were on target! I am doing my best to rotate the girls through all positions, my goal is to have a team full of girls who can play everywhere.
Good job, see you all Tuesday!

Game Saturday

2009-10-14T22:04:00.001-07:00

At Lakehill on their turf, 8:30 kick off.
Please be there at 8 for warm-ups.

2-1 Victory over Gorge

2009-10-10T13:17:00.000-07:00

First time you girls had to overcome a bit of adversity after Gorge went up 1-0 just before the end of the first half. You all played well today, you kept the passes going and had some excellent chances.With the constant pressure, finally you got some luck and Stef and Julia both scored some nice goals to give us the win. Did you guys also know while Sophie played goal in the second half she never touched the ball ? That was great team play, and with only 1 sub, you all had to step up and play a lot of minutes.
Great job everyone!

Game Saturday

2009-10-07T18:49:00.000-07:00

At Gorge, Hampton park turf, 11:00 start time . See you at 10:30 for warm-ups.

Great game!

2009-10-03T12:24:00.000-07:00

Another 6-0 victory. What is most impressive is not the score, but how well you are playing together as a team. Keep up the good work!

Game Saturday

2009-10-01T18:41:00.000-07:00

Tyndall at 9:45. Be there at 9:15 in footwear to run on the grass for warming up.

Tuesday night practice cancelled for tonight

2009-09-28T19:31:00.000-07:00

We have a lot of girls playing 3 games for their schools tomorrow, so lets give practice a miss.
See you Thursday at 5!

Measuring success

2009-09-27T21:51:00.001-07:00

Professional coaches measure success in rings. College coaches measure success in championships. High School coaches measure success in titles. Youth coaches measure success in smiles.
Unknown author.

Second practice confirmed

2009-09-26T12:14:00.000-07:00

I know we had a couple issues for some girls, but Thursday night from 5-6 has been confirmed for Tyndall turf. Better than gravel.

Great game!

2009-09-26T11:47:00.000-07:00

What a nice way to start the season. It seems the girls were a little slow to start (not many early risers on this team? ;) but once they warmed up, the passing game started to work, then the goals followed. Good job by our defense and Jenna and Sophie in goal too!

Game Saturday

2009-09-25T12:49:00.000-07:00

Vs. Juan de Fuca at the Tyndall turf.
Please be at the field at 8:00

Thursday Sept 24th practice Lower Lambrick

2009-09-23T22:17:00.000-07:00

See you then!

Thursday night practice

2009-09-21T22:11:00.000-07:00

I have added a poll regarding a 2nd practice on the turf Thursday nights from 5-6.
The other option is we can practice on the gravel from 6-7.

Practice schedule

2009-09-13T15:39:00.000-07:00

We have been scheduled for Tuesday nights on the turf at 6:00. I would like to practice Thursdays as well, we may start at Lambrick for the next few weeks till it gets dark.
The other option is the gravel field. I will update as we get closer to the season.

Game Saturday 12th

2009-09-09T19:05:00.000-07:00

Back to Cordova Bay for a 10:00 match, please be there around 9:30

Try-outs this Tuesday and Thursday from 6-7

2009-09-06T16:29:00.000-07:00

Make sure you have clean cleats and bring lots of water. We will play rain or shine!

2009-09-03T23:01:00.000-07:00

Game time is 11:00, please be at the park by 10:30 for warm ups. Don't forget your water bottle, and since we haven't been assigned any bring a soccer ball too!