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 [...]

2009 U16 League Champions

The U16 Fusion Shockers are 2009 League Champions. Coach Brian

U16 Shockers Win 2009 ASA Cup

Our 16 Shockers are the 2009 ASA Cup Champions. Coach Brian

Savannah

Today Shocker Nation descends on Savannah for the Shamrock Celtic Cup. We appear to have a very good draw for our match schedule. We need to rally to our Keeper more than ever. Let’s show everyone we Want The Ball! Coach Brian

Shocker Nation Notes

Shocker Nation: Please consider showing the video below to your daughters. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6MhAwQ64c0 I know the people at GrassHopper. They tell me that much of the video was inspired by many elements of my own background. I honestly think the future of this nation will be in the hands of entrepreneurs. This is how I want [...]

Indeed, we are Shockers

Surely, given our collective experiences, we recognize that change and growth can come unexpectedly. We believe we are faced with a bad situation. Then suddenly, sequential events create a positive, if not dramatic, result. We saw that very scenario unfold over the past three weeks with our Shockers. Beginning with our first match with Storm, we [...]

Shockers and Silverbacks

The Fusion U14 Shockers have been selected by the Atlanta Silverbacks to represent Atlanta Youth Soccer as the “walk-out” squad for the Lady Silverbacks season-opener Saturday May 16th. Members of the Shockers will also be the official ball girls for the match. In other news, Brian Cork has been named to the Atlanta Silverbacks Board [...]

Match #2: Bench Strength

Updated version. Blue skies; a gentle cooling breeze; and, late afternoon brought sister Fusion team Fury to our mighty and fearless Shockers. From the kickoff it was Shocker ball. Majority team Captain Mars Twitchell had Girls Leadership Club duties.  So, Stryker Christy Tovar stepped up for a hat-trick (three goals) in the first half including a [...]

Training with Silverbacks

Big, heart-felt thanks to Tara Minnix and Carolyn Ford of the Atlanta Silverbacks for working with our Shockers! Group photo by our inestimable Team Manager (Main Mom) Patty Wojcik.

2009 Lanier Cup Tournament Notes

We are certainly the Shockers.  But, this weekend, I would submit to you we are legion. It was my view, and hopes, that we would accomplish three primary objectives this weekend at the Lanier Cup: 1.  Bond and come together as a team; 2.  Clarify strengths and weaknesses while identifying critical areas to focus our [...]

Haley Anne Scores a Goal

It was nothing less than a THING of beauty. There is my Haley Anne, age 12, playing “up” ( a full year early) at U14 with her next generation Fusion Shockers at their first tournament together (that would be the 2009 Lanier Cup). As you probably know, Haley Anne is a FORMIDABLE Defender. /1 It’s early in our third match [...]

The 2009 Spring Fusion Shockers

Clearly a hardy and ferocious crew. Front Row: KC Lowenthal, Jessica Curtis, Hannah Erger, Lindsay Wojcik, Mallory Charlton, Christy Tovar Back Row: Coach Brian Patrick Cork, Sarah Bowers, AC Anderson, Haley Cork, Claire Guthrie, Hannah Derezinski (Keeper), Grace Guthrie, Mars Twitchell (Captain), Michelle Higgins, Emily Dwane, Coach Chris Tovar Team Mom/ Manager: Patty Wojcik THESE [...]

Kits and Tournament Preparation

Our new “kits” (United Kingdom vernacular for uniforms and that related) have arrived. Each player will be issued Fusion blue Adidas shorts, and Two Adidas jerseys – Fusion Blue (Home) and White (Away). With some luck, we are hopeful Alex Rodriguez at Totally Soccer, will have our sweatshirts, custom tie-dye socks (yellow I think), and [...]

Monday’s Scrimmage

For Monday’s scrimmage at Fusion, I am looking and hoping for three things: 1.   Our wanting and fighting the other team for the ball. 2.   Controlling the ball; don’t kick the ball wildly. 3.   Communicating with and encouraging one another. Those things represent foundation and the potential for our greatest growth as [...]

A Team Comes Together

This story – call it a journey if you will; and, certainly an adventure, begins at the Atlanta Soccer Academy (“ASA”). In the Fall season of 2008 two dynamic groups of young female soccer players were preparing to cross paths and converge. Haley Anne Cork, Hannah Erger and Christy Tovar were Captains of the ASA [...]