New and DIFFERENT is good

For the Fall 2011 season our U10 Shockers will play under the Newtown system out of Johns Creek. What is both unusual, and rather exciting (I think) is that Newtown defies Georgia Soccer philosophies and has U10 playing 11v11 – as opposed to the standard 6v6 “more touches” format. We have fifteen players. Several find [...]

Some Times it is all about Haley Anne

I’m putting this moment on paper because Haley Anne had an awesome weekend. Yesterday, in particular was both great and tough. And, one moment is pivotal (literally), and forever emblazoned in my minds-eye. Even though she is only fourteen Haley Anne has has a great history of U16 play. She is often called-up to support her older [...]

That’s Shocker Ball!

There were a lot of Shockers – both in name, as well as spirit on the pitch that day. All of them hearty and ferocious. That, is Shocker Ball! Thank you Haley Anne. Coach Brian (Daddy)

We Wanted The Ball

Behold our Mighty and Ferocious U10 Shockers Nation! I feel so good after the match this past weekend (I told Jason Dell, Dennis Covington and Joanne that I felt like we had just won World Cup). Most of the families have athletic histories with siblings. So, you understand what it means when a team like [...]

U10 Shockers show great form in opener

U10 Shockers Nation: We played very aggressive football pushing our Defenders up high. I’m confident we played ninety percent of both matches on our opponents side of the pitch. By the way, that is both historically and traditionally referred to as: “Shocker ball”, and a term you will hear more and more often from me. When [...]

the give-and-go

Last night at my U10 Shockers soccer practice I had a small turn-out. Tuesdays are “extra” practice for the little ones. This gave me an option to work very closely with the team and I decided to try and work on some fairly advanced “give-and-go” drills. “Think simple about giving the ball to a teammate [...]

great promise but even better delivery

The U16 JBS Shockers Nation put everyone on notice this past weekend at the 2011 Spring Lanier Cup. The finals was a gritty barn-burner. Our newly formed squad exceeded even my own expectations dropping the final to perennial state champions LSA Jaguars 1-0. Details with some pictures are pending. And, we have our schedule for [...]

2011 Spring Season Rosters are Posted

2011 Spring U10 JBS Shockers Nation Roster and, 2100 Spring U16 JBS Shockers Nation Roster

please lift up Haley Anne in your Prayers

http://www.unsinkablebriancork.com/2011/02/22/ill-leave-you-with-one-last-prayer-request/ coach brian

Friends and Teammates

  Brittany Collins of U14 JBS Breakers and and Haley Anne Cork from U14 JBS Shockers Nation during the all JBS Final of the Fall 2010 Kennesaw Cup. Brittany and Haley Anne have now teamed up to make a run for the perfect season this Spring.

U10 Shockers Nation debut in RILS

Stay tuned. But, the mighty and ferocious JBS U10 Shockers are upon you. Yes, they certainly are. We’re mounting siege on the state of Georgia. Coach Brian

the Princess and the Me

I have three Princesses in my nuclear family with the girl of my dreams at my side and two daughters that I’m determined will realize their own. I coach a good number of princesses in soccer. But, that is different. And, the stuff of other stories. You can always read about those adventures, here. Haley Anne [...]

coaching and daddying

Haley Anne wandered into my home office a short while ago. She’s been down with flu. She has been invited to play indoor soccer for JBS. She wanted to let me know she would do it even though it might interfere with getting ready for her first big eighth grade dance. She leaned against a [...]

I can’t bare saying goodbye, so, I’ll bid you all, collectively, adieu.

Shockers Nation: I’ve been quiet. And, that’s obviously unusual for me. I’ve simply been thinking. Considering options. In any event, I’ll offer a short overview of the Fall season for both the U16 and U14 Shockers, and move on. U16 Shockers: Our U16 Shockers had a successful Fall campaign by any measure with rare defeats [...]

a Dream Team is born

Stay tuned. More to follow. There most certainly is! Everything (everything) I tell you, happens for good reason. Some better than others. Coach Brian

long live the shockers says my broken heart

this post was been updated on january 21, 2011 to include a music file. “ALL GOOD THINGS MUST COME TO AN END” – There is an end to everything, to good things as well. The proverb dates back to about 1374 (Chaucer). First attested in the United States around 1680. The word ‘good’ was added [...]

U14 JBS Shockers are 2010 UFA Cup Champions

The 2010 U14 JBS Shockers continued a season of dominance by winning the 2010 United Futbol Academy Tournament. The Shockers scored a tournament high thirteen (13) goals with only one (1) against through the finals where they met the vaunted SDY Lady Jaguars and pulled-off magnificent and courageous 2-1 come-from-behind victory to secure the gold [...]

U14 Shockers Are 2010 Kohls Cup Champions

JBS U14 Shockers Nation are 2010 Kohl’s Cup Champions We had a slow start Saturday morning losing to the Hinesville Gators (that apparently were undefeated through the regular season and the tournament with no goals against), but surged in the last fifteen minutes to set the pace for the rest of the tournament. We saw [...]

Our new Club

The rumors abound. And, as providence should have it – that which has us joining the mighty Andrew Collins and his legendary Breakers, is true. We are, thusly, proud to call ourselves JBS Shockers Nation. We’ll be flying new colors as well. Gray to be clear about it, with our traditional yellow tye-dye socks. We’ll [...]

Finding the will to win

Our hearty and ferocious Shockers found themselves in unfamiliar territory this past Saturday at the RYSA 3v3 tournament. However, as it turns out that format matches both the way we train and our style of play. We fight for the ball and score on smart passing. The U14 Shockers learned quickly and adjusted with improved [...]

some things should never change

Shockers Nation: This communique is about both change – and, that which never shall. In the next few weeks and months you’ll begin to see the email distribution list expand as new players and families come on-line. We are in the process of adding new players to the very successful U14 Shockers roster as several [...]

Back to State Cup

Our hearty and ferocious U14 Shockers are heading back to State Cup in Columbus. We had a great District round with a record of: 2W-0L-1D. Keeper Paige Mitchell extended our season-long unbeaten streak with her fifth, sixth and seventh shut-outs of the season. Here is the District Cup summary: Saturday Shockers 4 vs. Jackson Bulldogs [...]

little things with big impact

The great stories from the Athens Finale tournament are numerous. And, they will be chronicled, as best I am able here, over time – and, elsewhere. I’ve coached Michelle Higgins since she was eleven. She was on my first Shocker team and created a lot of learning opportunities for me as a coach. I think [...]

Tuesday’s Practice

Shockers Nation: Last nights practice was one of those times that makes being a coach extra fun and interesting. It was like a family reunion. The girls had not been together en masse for almost two weeks. And, they were clearly delighted to be together. There was a great deal of laughter, and catching up. The [...]

2009 ASA Cup Summary: Proving our fortitude and demonstrating our nerve

Much of this story, of course, began last Fall. Christy, Haley Anne, and Hannah E. were coming off an undefeated U12 season at ASA. Christy and Haley Anne were invited to play-up for the struggling U14 Blast in the ASA Cup. This gave Christy and Haley Anne an opportunity to rejoin Shockers alum AC with [...]