HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS U15 - Long MRL (FALL 2011)
| NAME |
# |
POS |
High School |
G |
Assit. |
| Ashley K. |
20 |
CB |
Holt High |
| Ashlyn M. |
26 |
LF |
Francis Howell High |
2 |
| Gina V. |
11 |
B/DM |
Francis Howell High |
| Holly H. |
21 |
B/DM |
Timberland HS |
| Insley S. |
19 |
M/F |
Timberland HS |
| Jessie Z. |
29 |
B |
Francis Howell High |
| Kayla C. |
4 |
AM/F |
Fort Zumwalt West |
1 |
| Kelly B. |
17 |
F |
Francis Howell North |
1 |
| Kristen H. |
7 |
LM/LF |
Francis Howell High |
1 |
| Maddi K. |
8 |
CB |
Francis Howell High |
| Maddie S. |
9 |
F/M |
Francis Howell North |
2 |
| Makayla L. |
12 |
B |
Timberland HS |
| Marissa S. |
15 |
F/M |
Fort Zumwalt East |
| Molly O. |
3 |
M/B |
St. Joseph Academy |
| Nina B. |
10 |
F |
Wright City HS |
1 |
1 |
| Sarah C. |
2 |
M/F |
St. Dominic |
| Shelby W. |
27 |
M/F |
Francis Howell North |
1 |
CONTACTS
Coach: Sean Long (214) 537-6387 - seanlong12587@gmail.com
Assistant Coach: Rocky Rodriguez (314) 941-6957 - rdzuresti@sbcglobal.net
Manager: Angie Karstens (636-346-7085
Sport Box: (314) 293-0232 TG Complex Box 2266
MISSION STATEMENT
The U16 Girls TG Lions -Long team will strive to achieve a strong Bond between all players, parents, coaches and supporters. We will demonstrate the Determination and Mental Toughness to improve our skills and reach our full soccer potential. Through Teamwork and superior Fitness we will strive to be one of the top teams in our league and tournaments we compete in.
TEAM NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Open Positions: TGSC U15 – Long is currently holding open try outs for a full-time goal keeper. TGSC Looking for a driven player that wants to develop into a premier goalkeeper; at the high school level. Please contact the coach staff above about trying out. All are welcome.
TRAINING, FITNESS & NUTRITION
PROPER NUTRITION FOR THE YOUNG ATHLETE
Do you want better Health and Appreciation of Food? Are you looking for better results from studying, training and practice? Are you striving for better performance in the classroom and on the field? Is your Goal a Healthy Lifestyle? Read more…NUTRITION_FOR_YOUNG_ATHLETES
HOW TO WIN 1 v 1 BATTLES
Boiled down to its pure essence, soccer can be distilled into a series of small battles between one offensive player and one defensive player. These battles take place anywhere on the field, in front of your goal, by the sidelines, in the middle of the field, etc. The team that wins the majority of these small battles usually ends up winning the entire match.......
Read more....HOW TO WIN 1 v 1 BATTLES
HOW CAN I RUN FASTER, MORE EFFICIENTLY AND AVOID INJURY?
Speed is the most sought after physical trait of athletes today. Soccer speed is one of those traits that if you have it more than any other player on the field you will be noticed. Excellent soccer speed can impact the game. The key thing to remember is that soccer speed is not only straight ahead speed. It is the ability to accelerate quickly, run on diagonals and bow shaped curves. Soccer speed consists of running shoulder to shoulder with opponents trying to either react to their next move or out pace your defender.
In soccer speed you must train the arms, the legs and the core, because each contributes to the whole. The body parts work as an integrated unit to move your body faster down the field. Also, let’s not forget mental speed and game insight as the great Johan Cruyff said “the first 2 yards are in your mind… Speed is often confused with Insight. When I start running before the rest, I appear Faster…”.
Right now you’re asking your self, how can I achieve improvements in my speed? The answer is not an easy one. The main general principles that must be present in order for you to maximize your speed potential are:
1. Technique Read more.…HOW TO IMPROVE SPRINTING TECHNIQUE
2. Strength
3. Power
4. SpeedBuilding Drills (i.e. Resisted Runs, Assisted Runs, etc.)
5. Flexibility
PRE & EARLY SEASON WORKOUT
To get fit and physically ready for the season start follow this workout program in July & August. Remember, it is not just WHAT you do, but HOW you do it. The more intense your workout is, the more you will grow as a player. Perform 1 exercise from each group listed for about 15 minutes per group, so your workouts should last for about 1 hour, but never longer than 90 minutes. Download the workout....PRE & EARLY SEASON WORKOUT
TEAM WORK GOALS:
SKILLS & FOOTWORK: