The regular season is officially half over...it seems like yesterday that we were on the back fields full of anxiety while discussing the new season.
I must admit that finishing the first half with an 8-0 record was certainly a dream back in August, but let's say that I was very cautiously optimistic that we would see that result. The team has done some great things starting the season in the right direction with a convincing win over last year #1 seed Bedford, and not looking back since then.
The most encouraging part to our season so far is that the girls have figured out how to win. On any given day we have dealt with injuries to key players, yet others have stepped up to fill the void. The team has worked together well to move in the right direction, and although not always pretty, the determination and hard work has not waivered.
As we move into the second half of the season, our goal will be to become more consistant with our successes, while working hard on our weaknesses. The coaching staff always stresses the importance of hard work in practice, and in some ways the regular season is really practice for the playoffs. We are impressed with the efforts of the team so far, but practice is only half over....we still have a long way to go to reach our goal of putting Souhegan back at the top.
Let's just say that I am very excited but still cautiously optimistic about the second half of our season....
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
JV Records 4th Straight Win
By beating Conval today 4 - 0, the JV girls have recorded their 4th straight win. The winning streak began by beating Conval in their stadium on 9/1 with the same score of 4 - 0. Back to back wins against John Stark (2 - 0) and Milford (4 - 1) completed the streak. The team has been on quite the scoring streak - notching 14 goals in their last 4 games. The defense remains solid with 3 shutouts and only 1 goal allowed in their last 4 games. The team travels to Portsmouth on Tuesday (9/14) for their next game.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Do you believe?
Almost every day, there are stories about someone who did something incredible that was beyond normal explanation....how do these things happen?
Over the last 8 years that I have coached at Souhegan, I have seen great players not reach their full potential, and have seen others excel. I have also seen what some might call an average player, acheive great things.
During my first year as the Souhegan varsity coach, I had the pleasure of working with a group of girls that were undefeated until the last game of the regular season, and spent most of the season ranked as one of the top 5 teams in the country.
What made this team different from others? The simple answer is that they believed in themselves and in each other. Individually this group was probably not much different than most other teams. We had skill, but certainly played against many other better individual players. The reason we were successful is that every time the team took the field, they believed (and expected) that they would win.
So why I am talking about the past teams.....because I think we have found that same belief in this year's squad. Led by a great group of captains the current team has begun to show the belief in each other that will make the difference between good and great. In our short season, we have already seen games where the opponent was strong, and perhaps more experienced than the Lady Sabers, but in each game our team was able to claim the victory. While discussing the games with other coaches and spectators, the difference seemed to come down to who believed more.
It has been an exciting start, and we expect to continue improving as we move through the season. Most importantly we BELIEVE that we will continue to succeed....
Over the last 8 years that I have coached at Souhegan, I have seen great players not reach their full potential, and have seen others excel. I have also seen what some might call an average player, acheive great things.
During my first year as the Souhegan varsity coach, I had the pleasure of working with a group of girls that were undefeated until the last game of the regular season, and spent most of the season ranked as one of the top 5 teams in the country.
What made this team different from others? The simple answer is that they believed in themselves and in each other. Individually this group was probably not much different than most other teams. We had skill, but certainly played against many other better individual players. The reason we were successful is that every time the team took the field, they believed (and expected) that they would win.
So why I am talking about the past teams.....because I think we have found that same belief in this year's squad. Led by a great group of captains the current team has begun to show the belief in each other that will make the difference between good and great. In our short season, we have already seen games where the opponent was strong, and perhaps more experienced than the Lady Sabers, but in each game our team was able to claim the victory. While discussing the games with other coaches and spectators, the difference seemed to come down to who believed more.
It has been an exciting start, and we expect to continue improving as we move through the season. Most importantly we BELIEVE that we will continue to succeed....
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
A nice start.....
The season is certainly just beginning, but who doesn't like a 3-0 start to the season?
For the first time in 5 years, the team has started off the season on a 3 game winning streak. While the season is still young, the coaches are excited to see the way the team has come together as a group. The freshman have been a nice addition to a strong returning group.
As the season moves along, we will certainly need to stay healthy, and continue to work hard as a group. Our successes will be based on the work that put in at practice, and then translate to the pitch in a game environment.
Go Sabers!
For the first time in 5 years, the team has started off the season on a 3 game winning streak. While the season is still young, the coaches are excited to see the way the team has come together as a group. The freshman have been a nice addition to a strong returning group.
As the season moves along, we will certainly need to stay healthy, and continue to work hard as a group. Our successes will be based on the work that put in at practice, and then translate to the pitch in a game environment.
Go Sabers!
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