Miamisburg Vikings

Dear Soccer Family:

As a kid, I loved the TV show Batman.  I watched it every day....same Bat Time & same Bat Channel.  It was great ! My favorite villain was "The Riddler" and during each caper with the Riddler, a note or message would say, "Riddle me this Batman".....so why all the Batman talk?   Well, this update headline is a riddle of sorts......what does the headline mean?

132 Going Down with 42 Working Hard = 12 + 2 with a 1st

Please feel free to email your answers to me at www.worldcup7@aol.com and the first correct answer will win lunch with me at Chipotles (unless you don't like it and we can go elsewhere).

Now, back to today......optional weightlifting is still going very well.  We will complete our 9th week on Thursday. I believe we are getting stronger, gaining flexibility and training our muscles to prevent injury.  I appreciate the attitude of all the players attending.  If you have any suggestions to help make it better, please tell me or Coach Kevin.
 
Secondly, most of the spring soccer teams are up and running and I know they keep you very busy.  All I ask is that you integrate your improvement plan into your day.  You must regularly perform the ball routine we talked about at our meeting.  Every player on our team MUST improve their ball skills.  One of the best ways for that to happen is to utilize the ball routine. 

Third, we added a tab that deals with playing college soccer.  Please read over the information in the tab and the links.  It has some great guidelines to aid in preparing for the next level if you desire to continue playing this great game.

Lastly, I once again want to thank everyone who helped this winter with our UD concession stand fund-raisers.  I believe that 24 of 26 families helped on at least one occasion and many helped several times.  The good news is that we should receive a little better than $3,200 from our HARD WORK (our goal was $1,500).  This is an outstanding effort with great participation from all three classes.

Please have a wonderful, safe and enjoyable spring break.   

For Soccer,
Coach Ric

Only 132 days till tryouts....are you giving your best to get ready?

• Sign up for PSAT's to gain experience for SAT's.
• Student/Parent meeting with school counselor to review progress.
• STUDY, STUDY, STUDY and continue working improving you GPA.
• Continue with a good club team.
• Attend all College Nights at high school and gather information on potential schools.
• Begin to identify 7-10 college programs.
• Meet with high school and club coach to evaluate your soccer development.
• Obtain current Guide for the College Bound Athlete from NCAA.
• Begin assembling a College Contact List.

• College coaches can make contact after July 1 between your Junior & Senior year.
• Finalize application essay topics and solicit review by school counselor or English teacher.
• Student/Parent meeting with school counselor.  Schedule AP or Honors examinations given in May.
• Update student-athlete resume portfolio.
• Request referrals from teachers and coaches.
• Arrange for official college visits & interviews.
• Narrow list to five (5) schools for admissions applications.
• Apply to at least three schools for possible admissions and inform your school counselor.
• National Letter of Intent Signing in November.
• January 1st file Financial Aid forms ASAP.  Required in order to receive a soccer scholarship.
• Get tax records to prepare financial aid forms.
• Review acceptances and offers - choose college you wish to attend.
• Notify college you have chosen to attend and notify colleges accepted and not attending.

This page is provided as a guide to help you be more organized in preparing to play at the next level.  This information is based on a great deal of research to assist athletes in the most effective ways possible.  If you want to play college ball, we want to help you do it. 

Opportunities to play exist for you, whether it be Division I, II, III or NAIA.  The ability to continuing playing this beautiful game can be yours, but you must be willing to work hard.

• Work on improving you GPA.
• Work hard during you high school soccer season, talk with your coach, and find out what you need to work on to play better next season.
• Student/Parent meeting with school counselor to set academic plan for next four years.
• Participate on a good club soccer team.
• Have your club team go to top quality tournaments.