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!

Ending the Season with a Win!

Well, we won our last game of the season with a score of 2-0! I was so proud of everyone.

We had a tough eight games and ended the season with a record of 2-6. I tried to give my end of season speech at the pizza party, but got all choked up and was lucky to just hand out the trophies.

I really enjoyed coaching. I'm so happy my son convinced me to check the "interested in coaching" box. I had so much fun coaching the kids and watching them grow more confident in their abilities.

Dribbling & Ball Control Videos for Soccer

Here's a good video on dribbling drills.  Can never be too good at the basics.




Here's a good one for learning ball control

Game 6 - Not our best game

Wow! Game 6 was rough.  Just seemed to be an off day for everyone.  Not to mention the other team had a ringer or 3.  We really improved in the last quarter by minimizing the scoring from the other team.  They took so many shots that I lost count.

We had a couple of opportunities to score but it just never happened for us other than Rylan's mid-field kickoff goal - which they did allow.

The main thing is everyone looked like they had fun.  I know Christopher was pretty jazzed up all night.  We have such a great group of kids.  I can tell they play because they enjoy it.

Game 5 - What a Battle

Wow - what a tough game!  While we lost 2-13, I was so proud of everyone yesterday.  There were 2 players from the other team that did all the work.  They had amazing Soccer skills.  In fact, Jesus, the one kid that really dominated, was only 6!  He had been sent up the grade levels due to his skill level.  The kid is a real prodigy if you ask me. 

Anyway, while they really ran up the score in the first half, our "Runnin' Rhinos" really put up a good defense the second half, cutting their scoring down an incredible amount. 

The weather was hot, we were missing two players, and we were over-matched....and yet our team played harder than ever.  What can I say - I'll take heart over skill any day!

Way to go Rhinos!