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 [...]

U16 Shockers Win 2009 ASA Cup

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

it really is a beautiful Game

We were certainly tested this past weekend. U16 Shockers Our U16 Shockers fell to AFU Angels Saturday 1 to 0. The Angels put the match away with a brilliant shot into the upper left corner of the net. There were no mistakes. It was a gorgeous twenty five meter shot. And, a terrific and well [...]

no kittens allowed

allright ladies… The season is afoot Saturday. Our new players may be mortified to hear me query, and with gusto I should add: “Shockers – are we silly little kittens, or mighty tigers?” The expected reponse of course should be: “Tigers!” And, as our Shockers rally one to the other, it won’t matter, not one [...]

not just words… or deeds

Emma, One of our players, hurt her arm during practice over a week ago. I think about her each day and look forward to when she can rejoin the team. I exchanged emails with her mother this afternoon and wrapped that up with something I believe we, as Shocker Nation, understand in terms of what [...]

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