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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

our daughters our Shockers

What is it about our daughters? We look at them in all their varying shapes, sizes and attitudes – and, see princesses. Mixed with that is the uneasy realization that we have to prepare them for a world that will often hurt them while they work tirelessly (we expect) to help make it a better [...]

Fall 2009 Season

Time to start thinking about getting fit ladies. We are looking for a tournament in August. Who wants the ball? Coach Brian

Momentum

Great scrimmage last night (Tuesday). Much improved close-quarters passing (those drills are paying-off). Solid communication. Determination was greatly evident. Three goals in five minutes with a shut-out says it all. Hope to most everyone tomorrow Thursday for practice. But, have a great Spring Break. Be ready for our two matches with NSA Magic and Revolution [...]

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.

Transitions

Our girls added new meaning to “wanting the ball”. Not one Shocker, I tell you, failed to fight with all their might for every single ball.

Thursdays Practice and Tara Minnix

We have Tara Minnix, a standout Defender with the Atlanta Womens Silverbacks joining the Shockers for practice Thursday the 5th. We will, essentially, have Tara run practice that evening. Here are some of her player statistics (these don’t include 2008 when the Lady Silverbacks had an undefeated regular season): W-League: 2007—Became all-time Silverback appearance leader [...]

Special treat

In the next few weeks, we will have a special (Shockers only) mini-camp with select members of the Lady Atlanta Silverbacks. Coach Brian

Notes for Thursday Practice

Our skills sharpen each practice – as does confidence and team unity. Erin joined us last night, and she fit right in – mostly because the girls have big hearts and Erin put forth a solid effort. Our Defense needs to FOCUS. Our Forwards are being encouraged to SHOOT.  But, also to fearlessly dribble the [...]

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 [...]