Braveheart Soccer......Historical Records

September

8 Mon     @ Billerica 4   CCHS 0  (0-1)

10 Wed @ Dracut 2   CCHS 3 (1-1) 

12 Fri   @ Bishop Fenwick 4  CCHS 4 (1-1-1)

16 Tue  @ Andover High School 4  CCHS 4

19 Fri    @ Methuen 2  CCHS  4 

24 Wed @ Phillips Academy 

26 Fri    @ Billerica, Marshall Middle School 3:30 Postponed

29 Mon  @ Malden Catholic  4   CCHS 2

OCTOBER

1 Wed    @ Lowell Catholic 3:45 

8 Wed    @ Dracut High School 3:30

9 Thu      @ Bishop Fenwick 3:45

10 Fri      @ Chelmsford 3:30 

14 Tue    @ Andover High School  3:30

17 Fri       @ Methuen, CGS 3:30

18 Sat      @ St. John's Prep 1:00 PM (JVA plays at 11:30...bus leaves CCHS at 10 AM)

22 Wed    @ Billerica, Marshall Middle School, 3:30

24 Fri        @ Malden Catholic  4:00

28 Tue      @ Lowell Catholic  3:45 

30 Thu       @ Chelmsford High School, 3:30

 

 

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Coach Flaherty will accept any future orders if we can get 6 together.

CCHS Varsity Soccer Team Dinners THE VARSITY TEAM HOLDS WEEKLY DINNERS/BRUNCHES AT TEAM PLAYERS HOUSES. Spaghettin Dinner at the Harrison's on WEdnesday October 1, 2008 5:30-7. Players have directions. ************************************************************************** How about a Meet the Parents Dinner? Might be a great way to meet everyone. ************************************************************************** ************************************************************************* WE ALSO HAVE THE FOLLOWING NEEDS: THIS SEASON WE NEED HELP WITH THE FOLLOWING.. WATER/FRUIT AT GAMES..... BOTTLED WATER OR DRINKS THE SUPPORT.... JUST BEING THERE THIS SITE ......THANKS Thanks to the Crowley's for hosting the team over the Labor Day Weekend. It was a great time and we appreciated everything!!!

RE: shin guards, week 1

  Here is my take on how we handle the shin guards this year. Essentially, the same as last year, however, we now have the NOCSAE standards. 

These standards are that the length of the shin guard should be at least 9.5 percent of the height of the player. Here are the rough rules of thumb for shin guards for high school players (8^th grade and older): The minimum length of the shin guard is  6 inchesA six foot tall player needs a shin guard that is  7 inches in lengthA seven foot tall player only needs a shin guard that is 8 inches in length. Just because the shin guard has a NOCSAE label does not make it legal.  It has to be the correct length. The NFHS rules only mandate that the shin guard need NOCSAE standards.    Therefore, don't worry about the label only the length. 

NOTE:   Per the NFHS rules:  The Coach is responsible for the players to be properly equipped.   As referees we must ask the coach, prior to the start of the game, if all his/her players are properly equipped and that none of them are wearing illegal stuff. (typically jewelry).  This gives them a chance to show us the medical release forms for any hard casts.

We, as referees, should always be on the field at least 15 minutes early, and walking among the players.  If we see a player with shin guards that we think are too small, ask the player to check with his/her coach and come back with the proper shin guards on.   Period.   We don’t need to see the shin guard, unless the player chooses to show us the shin guard to prove it is the correct length.   If the shin guard is NOCSAE approved, it has a label on the inside that states the maximum player height for which the shin guard is too be used.   If, after all this, you or your partner discover a player on the field with shin guards that are obviously too small, at the earliest convenient time, stop the game (or wait for play to stop), caution the player for illegal equipment and have them leave the field (not to be replaced unless this is also a substitution time) and have them correct the shin guards.   The team may come back to full strength at the next substitution opportunity (if the stoppage was not a substitution opportunity).   

The coach in Massachusetts is NOT to be cautioned.   

Therefore, before each and every game for the first two weeks of the season, remind the coaches Prior to the start of the game, of the rules of thumb,  six inches minimum.   8 inches for a seven foot player.   That will give them and your partners guidance, and we should Never have to caution a player for illegal shin guards. NOTE:  Wearing the shin guard (of correct length) more than 2 inches above the top of the ankle is improper not illegal.  Therefore, merely remind the player to adjust the shin guard.  There is no caution involved.   All these rule changes are to provide standards, and to provide protection for the players, NOT to generate more cautions. Thanks

The team had a great weekend at the Crowley's condo in North Woodstock, NH. It was an excellent time to refocus our energy on the season at hand, get to know each other better, get our individual and team priorities straight, and have a fun time. The river trips seemed to be everyones favorite highlight for the weekend.

The captains were awesome examples and leaders for this weekend. Mr. Crowley and Mr. Johnson were amazing chefs and as Marc Crowley said,"He was shocked at how domesticated both of them were."

Coach Chase and Coach Flaherty saw growth over the weekend and have been very pleased with the progress that both individuals and the team has made in the short time we have been together this season.

Thanks again everyone!!!