Soccer Ninjas Win Game 2!

The Soccer Ninjas were on fire today! Everyone did such a fantastic job. Passing, controlling the ball, working together...Spectacular! We won 4-1 against the "Gladiators".

It started out that we may not have a game at all since there was lightning. After a 20 minute delay, we got started. Early on, the gladiators had the ball on our end of the field, but Ruben was an amazing goalie. Ruben blocked every shot that came at him (at least a dozen), except for the one that went by when he had already blocked one and fell down. The gladiators were on top of him so he could barely get up. Christopher held the line in the second half as goalie thanks to a really strong defense.

Everyone was so good and really focused on their positions. Everyone got to play both offense and defense even with the short game. I would have liked it to be a little more-so but the game was called early due to the weather so a couple of people didn't get to go back in like I had planned.

Collier and Christopher scored our goals today, thanks to amazing help & teamwork from Elijah, Mike, Ruben, Aldair, Emory & Oliver.

WAY TO GO NINJAS!

More Info for Asheville 1 (We really need a better name...)

Just finalized the practice schedule with the ABYSA Coordinator. We will practice at Hall Fletcher Elem. School in West Asheville on Tuesdays from 4:30 - 5:30. I pick up the coach's packet later today and will find out more about what we all need. (Ball size, soccer shoes, shin guards, etc...).

I'll have uniforms for Jackson, Collier, Roger and Emory on Tuesday. Everyone else should have a uniform already per the roster.

See you all Tuesday, March 6th @ 4:30!

I'm Coaching Spring 2012 Soccer

I talked to Shane at ABYSA today and he said Asheville 1 was still in need of a coach. While I'll have to miss a game or two due to prior plans, I think I can work it out with your (the parents) help.

I'm really looking forward to this season. I coached last year in the Spring 2011 season when my son Christopher first played soccer. We both had a really great time.

A little about me since we are new to each other (except the Pate Family...Hey there!)...My name is John Noce. I mainly stay home with the kids, but I do work on the side.

I design and host websites, have some rental properties that I would love not to have... and I am a certified Personal Trainer. My specialty (or niche I should say) is running. I've been a runner since 1983 when I was in Junior High and joined Track for the first time. I've raced everything from the 100m to the half-marathon.

If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask. I look forward to a great season!