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October 2006

Some people say soccer's a matter of life or death, but it isn't.  It's much more important than that.  ~Variation of a famous saying

Sara Thomas: "You had a chance until I stepped on the field."

You have got to shoot, otherwise you can't score.

If you think you can, you can. And if you think you can't, you're right.
Mary Kay Ash

He is able who thinks he is able.
Buddha


The greatest pleasure in life is being able to do what someone else told you you'd fail at. I'm a strong enough person to accept failure, but I'm not strong enough to handle not trying.
Author Unknown

What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."
Ralph Waldo Emerson

It's hard to beat a person who never gives up.
Babe Ruth

Whether you think you can or you can't, You're right.
Vince Lombardi

Do not throw in the towel; use it for wiping the sweat off your face.
Unknown

Now here is a little poem. It is titled It's All In Your Mind

If you think you're beaten, you are.
If you think you dare not, you don't.
If you'd like to win, but think you can't
It's almost a cinch you won't.
If yo think you'll lose, you've lost,
For out in the world you find,
Success begins with a fellows's will;
It's all in the state of mind.

Full many a race is lost
Ere ever a step is run:
And many a coward fails
Ere ever his work begun.
Think big, and your deeds will grow:
Think small, and you'll fall behind:
Think that you can, and you will.
It's all in the state of mind.

If you think you're outclassed, you are:
You've got to think high to rise,
You've got to be sure of youself before
You can ever win a prize.
Life's battles don't alwys go
To the stronger or faster man,
But soon of late the man who wins
Is the fellow who thinks he can.


~Dionna

September 2005

Never tear someone else down to raise yourself up,
only then can you truly appreciate your accomplishment's!!!
Robert Horn

October 2005
"After each game, I want to be able to say:
I gave it all I could, I gave it my best."
By: Mia Hamm Contributed by Bailey


November, 2005
"Bravery is the capacity to perform properly
even when scared half to Death."

               ~ General Omar Bradley

December, 2005

"Expect people to be better than they are;
it helps them to become better

But don't be disappointed when they're not,
it helps them to keep trying."

- Merry Browne

January 2006

"Winning is not a sometime thing; it's an all time thing.

You don't win once in a while, you don't do things right

once in a while, you do them right all the time.

Winning is habit. Unfortunately, so is losing."
                                                            ~ Vince Lombardi

It is the policy of the Salt Lake Scorpions Club that players attend every practice, game tournament and team activity to for the duration unless the coaches have stipulated that it is optional. This equates to about 3 hours of practice and 2-4 hours of game time per week during the on season (6 months, Aug-Oct., March-May). Off season is 1-2 hours of practice, 1 hour of games (4 months Nov-Feb, June-July). Break, with no soccer commitment (2-4 months Nov or Dec, June or July).

It is the player’s responsibility to plan and organize their schedule to meet this commitment. This might mean certain sacrifices must be made. Missing your soccer commitment is not acceptable.

A good competitive team, high school, as well as college teams expect this level of commitment; it has been done by players while at the same time maintaining grades, a well rounded life style and meeting family, religious and other extra curricular activities.

It is to your advantage to meet the expectations and standards of the team and club. The coaching staff puts a lot of time and energy into these teams. It hoped this is understood and that the passion, desire and commitment is developed and as you will see, it will pay off.

Sincerely,
SLS Coaching Staff

Player Absentee Request: (Please fill in the form below) 

This from must be filled out for every event that aplayer is not in attendance. Forms generally should be filled out at least twoweeks prior to the day(s) in which you desire to miss.

The standard policy is that you do not miss during thefall, spring seasons and scheduled tournaments for any reason. It is important then to understand that even missing one time during the set schedule is already in violation of team policy. The policy is designed for competitive players who desire to play and compete at a competitive level.

Players/parents should review the parent orientation packet which details the unforeseen circumstances that are deemed acceptable. Players and parents alike must understand that regardless of the reason or circumstances, players must still fulfill make-up requirements as outlined in the orientation packet.

Players and parents should pay particular attention to the first week of each starting season in August and March when two-a-days occur. These are the most important training sessions of the fall and spring season. This is the time when players and team comes together both physically and mentally. Because of its importance and the numberof training sessions during this time, players do themselves and the team a great disservice by missing.     

The attendance policy is designed to give a player relief only on very rare occasions. Players who miss more than three times in a given year are choosing to accept the make-up requirements and or probation as stated in the orientation packet.

Please note: Phone calls, verbal communication, and e-mails do not constitute notification of absence. Only this official absentee request form will be accepted. This absentee request does not guarantee that the reason stated is acceptable or that the request will be granted. If a player (parent) chooses not to attend the scheduled event, they also are choosing to accept the set policy as stated which includes: writtenreports, video reports and probation (nonparticipation in scheduled games).  Players who miss and do not turn in this absentee request form will be placed on probation and will remain until the absentee form has been completed and turned in regardless of the number oftimes they have missed.

Players may fill in the form below or upload the document and turn it in to the coach.

Important:When filling out the form please do not use the "enter" or "return" key as this will send your form before you have completed it. Please use your tab or mouse   

Tino Nunez

RSL: Selected in the second round (17th overall) of the 2008 MLS SuperDraft on 1/18/08After three years at budding national power UC Santa Barbara, rookie Tino Nuñez joins former Gaucho teammates Brennan Tennelle and Kyle Reynish on the Real Salt Lake roster. Nuñez brings a wealth of experience to the Wasatch Front, having been an integral member of Santa Barbara's 2006 NCAA championship team as well as the 2004 squad that fell in the title match. While Nunez will be expected to deliver goals for the squad's Reserve Division team as he continues to develop, what set him apart in the preseason was his ability to hold and distribute the ball with his back to the net, this despite his non-traditional 5'8" "target forward" frame.

College
Played three years at UC Santa Barbara after starring at Compton Community College for one season … Won an NCAA Men's College Cup with UCSB in 2006 and helped the Gauchos reach the '04 title match … Finished his UCSB career with eight goals and 11 assists in 63 games, including 34 starts … 2007: Started all 21 matches for the 13-4-4 Gauchos … His five goals and five assists placed him fourth on the UCSB scoring chart for the season … 2006: Saw action in 19 matches (seven starts), including both games of the College Cup Final Four … Scored the game-winner against #7 University of Akron, marking his lone goal of the season … 2005: Missed the season while recovering from a torn ACL … 2004: Joined Gauchos prior to the season and immediately made an impact, finishing with two goals and six assists while helping his team reach the national title game … Appeared in 23 games with six starts … 2003: Enjoyed a standout season at Compton Community College, leading the team in scoring with 15 goals … Was named team MVP after the season.

High School/Club Led his Millikan High School squad to four consecutive Moore League titles and one California Interscholastic Federation championship in four years … After recording 25 goals and 18 assists as a senior, was named First-Team All-Moore League, All-CIF, and the League's Offensive Player of the Year. Personal Son of Maria G. and Salvador Nunez and younger brother of Alex Nunez

Robert Horn 

Scorpions is headed up and directed by Robert Horn. He began his coaching career in 1995. He developed a comprehensive training program that would build skills and confidence that would enhance each individual player’s soccer experience. He manages the SLS program from top to bottom including overseeing all training sessions, games, club/team activities and strives to keep the SLS program as comprehensive as possible. This includes being the head web master for both the Salt Lake Scorpions www.saltlakescorpions.com and the Ice Breaker Soccer Tournament www.icebreakersoccer.com.  

Robert has worked with thousands of players and traveled throughout the country. In 2006-2007 he took his program to Taiwan where soccer is currently an undeveloped sport. He is in an on going process of setting up soccer leagues and teams throughout the Island of some 24 million people. The ultimate goal is to create sister organizations that promote friendly exchanges between Utah teams and Taiwan.

Robert managed Soccer Haus Indoor facility and started the GKB camp held in Eden Utah. He is also the new host for the Ice Breaker Soccer Tournament which is one of Utah's largest tournaments. In 2001-2002 he was the varsity head coach at Juan Deigo High School and in  2005 he taught the coaching soccer course at the University of Utah.

Robert has a BA in Chinese and is a licensed Massage Therpaist with a emphasis on sports massage, he has given over 15,000 treatments. Robert is married to Michelle Marshall Horn who co-coaches the SLS teams with him. They are passionate about soccer and strive to create the best possible experience for all of their players and coaches with whom they work with.

We invite all potential players and coaches to join us today!

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