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RSSC Lightning 6 – LOBOS 0
Lightning capped off an outstanding season against the visiting Lobos Sunday with and equally outstanding outing. Once again, the goals came from all directions (four different players scoring – even more assisting). The highlight of the match (but how do you choose among them?) may well have been the first goal served in by Maddie from the right wing. Maria, with a brilliant run into the space to get on the end of it, volleyed it from knee-high with her left foot to bang it home into the side panel. Very lovely.
Bella & Maria combined once more in net minding duties to earn the team shutout. Defense was key once again as LOBOS were unable to sustain any sort of attack nor, indeed, to even get shots off that posed any real threat.
Girls, you have put together just a magnificent season for yourselves. All your hard work in training and on your own has shown up all season long on the game field. The wins are nice. But that is just the byproduct of the real success, which is this – you are learning how the game works and you are playing lovely soccer. The things I see when I watch you play are how I measure your success:
Deft touches.
Great passes to feet or to space for a teammate to run onto.
Eyes up to look for options BEFORE you have the ball.
Looking for each other off the ball.
Moving for each other off the ball.
Using the whole field and not just the bit between the goalposts
Talking to each other. Giving each other information.
Ball movement.
Take-on moves.
When I see these things, THAT’S when I say to myself “these girls are succeeding”. And I have seen a lot of that this season – and more & more of it as the season has progressed. And THAT is why you should be very proud of yourselves, girls. You have worked very hard. Hard work begets success. And yours is well earned.
Great job.
Great team.
Excellent well done. I’m very proud of every one of you.
Lightning capped off an outstanding season against the visiting Lobos Sunday with and equally outstanding outing. Once again, the goals came from all directions (four different players scoring – even more assisting). The highlight of the match (but how do you choose among them?) may well have been the first goal served in by Maddie from the right wing. Maria, with a brilliant run into the space to get on the end of it, volleyed it from knee-high with her left foot to bang it home into the side panel. Very lovely.
Bella & Maria combined once more in net minding duties to earn the team shutout. Defense was key once again as LOBOS were unable to sustain any sort of attack nor, indeed, to even get shots off that posed any real threat.
Girls, you have put together just a magnificent season for yourselves. All your hard work in training and on your own has shown up all season long on the game field. The wins are nice. But that is just the byproduct of the real success, which is this – you are learning how the game works and you are playing lovely soccer. The things I see when I watch you play are how I measure your success:
Deft touches.
Great passes to feet or to space for a teammate to run onto.
Eyes up to look for options BEFORE you have the ball.
Looking for each other off the ball.
Moving for each other off the ball.
Using the whole field and not just the bit between the goalposts
Talking to each other. Giving each other information.
Ball movement.
Take-on moves.
When I see these things, THAT’S when I say to myself “these girls are succeeding”. And I have seen a lot of that this season – and more & more of it as the season has progressed. And THAT is why you should be very proud of yourselves, girls. You have worked very hard. Hard work begets success. And yours is well earned.
Great job.
Great team.
Excellent well done. I’m very proud of every one of you.
RSSC Lightning 6 - TSC Blue 0
Lightning have really had Troy’s number this season. And in our 3rd and final meeting this autumn, that pattern still held.
Lightning came out strong, focused and ready to play today and really dominated all facets of the match en route to a convincing 6-0 victory. All elements of the game looked good today. Passing choices and creating passing options continued to improve. The take-on skills and moves you’ve been working on were in evidence throughout the match.
And once again, goals and assists were spread out amongst the entire roster – the ultimate hallmark of teamwork. I love how all of you work so hard to do your part, but how you also rely on, and trust, and allow each other to do their part as well so that the TEAM can succeed as a whole.
It reminds me of one of my all time favorite quotes: "It is amazing what can be accomplished when no one cares who gets the credit." - Chuck McMann, Head Coach, McGill University.
I love that quote. And I love this team because this team embodies that quote.
Great job girls. Keep working hard. Keep working for each other.
Lightning have really had Troy’s number this season. And in our 3rd and final meeting this autumn, that pattern still held.
Lightning came out strong, focused and ready to play today and really dominated all facets of the match en route to a convincing 6-0 victory. All elements of the game looked good today. Passing choices and creating passing options continued to improve. The take-on skills and moves you’ve been working on were in evidence throughout the match.
And once again, goals and assists were spread out amongst the entire roster – the ultimate hallmark of teamwork. I love how all of you work so hard to do your part, but how you also rely on, and trust, and allow each other to do their part as well so that the TEAM can succeed as a whole.
It reminds me of one of my all time favorite quotes: "It is amazing what can be accomplished when no one cares who gets the credit." - Chuck McMann, Head Coach, McGill University.
I love that quote. And I love this team because this team embodies that quote.
Great job girls. Keep working hard. Keep working for each other.RSSC Lightning 2 - GPSA Breakers 1
Lightning traveled to Grosse Pointe Saturday to play the Breakers. Rochester came out a bit flat in the first half and didn’t create as many opportunities as normal. The shots we did take were going wide of the posts until we had a chance to adjust to those teeny-tiny little hockey goals they use down there. Breakers took advantage of their best chance in the half and were able to poke one through in a goalmouth scramble and came off at halftime carrying a 1-0 lead.
For the second half, the referee decided to show up and Lightning decided to get their heads in it. We started to find our groove, moving the ball around with more purpose and started getting in behind defense to create nice chances. At the same time, we buttoned down the defense a bit and did not give the Breakers a lot to work with.
As the half progressed and chances were created, the goals seemed inevitable. Finally, half way through the half, the equalizer came off the left foot of Maddie S. And then 5 minutes later Syd The Kid came through with the go-ahead goal. Breakers picked up their pace and urgency of play after the go-ahead goal was scored, but were denied by the defense and by an outstanding game-saving stop by Carly late in the game.
I like come-from-behind wins because they really test the character of a team. It’s one thing to build a lead and hold onto it (and don’t get me wrong – given the choice, that is certainly the way I’d rather have things go). But it takes a special fortitude and determination to climb out of a deficit situation. And I really like the way you players kept your heads, got down to business and worked your way back into the match for this well-earned victory.
Great job girls. Keep up the hard work.
Lightning traveled to Grosse Pointe Saturday to play the Breakers. Rochester came out a bit flat in the first half and didn’t create as many opportunities as normal. The shots we did take were going wide of the posts until we had a chance to adjust to those teeny-tiny little hockey goals they use down there. Breakers took advantage of their best chance in the half and were able to poke one through in a goalmouth scramble and came off at halftime carrying a 1-0 lead.
For the second half, the referee decided to show up and Lightning decided to get their heads in it. We started to find our groove, moving the ball around with more purpose and started getting in behind defense to create nice chances. At the same time, we buttoned down the defense a bit and did not give the Breakers a lot to work with.
As the half progressed and chances were created, the goals seemed inevitable. Finally, half way through the half, the equalizer came off the left foot of Maddie S. And then 5 minutes later Syd The Kid came through with the go-ahead goal. Breakers picked up their pace and urgency of play after the go-ahead goal was scored, but were denied by the defense and by an outstanding game-saving stop by Carly late in the game.
I like come-from-behind wins because they really test the character of a team. It’s one thing to build a lead and hold onto it (and don’t get me wrong – given the choice, that is certainly the way I’d rather have things go). But it takes a special fortitude and determination to climb out of a deficit situation. And I really like the way you players kept your heads, got down to business and worked your way back into the match for this well-earned victory.
Great job girls. Keep up the hard work.RSSC Lightning 3 – GPSA Breakers 0
On a brisk and cool autumn afternoon, Lightning continued their team oriented play as five different players contributed to the three goals and two assists delivered this match.
Team communication continues to improve and use of support was much more in evidence today than at any point of the season thus far. In particular, it was very good to see us finally using the goalkeeper as an option to relieve pressure when facing our own goal. I have been waiting for weeks to finally start seeing this aspect of play. Nice job! The two traits that Lightning have consistently shown a great aptitude for, ball movement and player movement off the ball, continued to show up all over the field among all the players.
On top of excellent possession and a strong attacking game, Lightning were absolutely on form defensively. Shots and chances at goal were limited to precious few for the Breakers, and behind the strong goalkeeping of Bella and Kari, the team earned their second league shutout of the season.
Every match has shown growth and improvement, girls. It is a result of your hard work and dedication to training. Let’s keep focused. We play Breakers again this weekend, so you know they’ll be gunning for us. Let’s head on down to Grosse Pointe and take care of our game. The rest will take care of itself.
Well done, girls. I’m very proud of you.
On a brisk and cool autumn afternoon, Lightning continued their team oriented play as five different players contributed to the three goals and two assists delivered this match.
Team communication continues to improve and use of support was much more in evidence today than at any point of the season thus far. In particular, it was very good to see us finally using the goalkeeper as an option to relieve pressure when facing our own goal. I have been waiting for weeks to finally start seeing this aspect of play. Nice job! The two traits that Lightning have consistently shown a great aptitude for, ball movement and player movement off the ball, continued to show up all over the field among all the players.
On top of excellent possession and a strong attacking game, Lightning were absolutely on form defensively. Shots and chances at goal were limited to precious few for the Breakers, and behind the strong goalkeeping of Bella and Kari, the team earned their second league shutout of the season.
Every match has shown growth and improvement, girls. It is a result of your hard work and dedication to training. Let’s keep focused. We play Breakers again this weekend, so you know they’ll be gunning for us. Let’s head on down to Grosse Pointe and take care of our game. The rest will take care of itself.
Well done, girls. I’m very proud of you.PLAYERS AND PARENTS:
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