Hello Noah soccer players and families,
Since my last email to everyone about stepping down as Noah girls head coach, I have had further discussions with Art and another parent about Noah Soccer. I'm pleased to announce that I will continue as head coach, with the understanding among the parents and players that when the Spring season comes around I might not be at as many of the games as in years past. We will keep most other aspects of the team about the same as in years past. When I am not going to be able to attend games, Art will coach or possibly another parent.
I would really appreciate any feed back among the parents or players about how the team or training or whatever should be done differently to improve upon the successes of previous years!
Right now my plan is to start Fall training the first Friday of October, which is October 2nd, at 4pm at the health department. Our aim in the Fall is to train every Friday afternoon with some scrimmages or additional training over select weekends. We will communicate through the team hotline (499-8030) and email. Costs will be similar to last season, but because we will keep the same uniforms, returning players will pay $60 less than new players. I would like for us to seriously consider the Spring Tournament to Kansas City as a reward for the girls but as always I will follow the wishes of the majority. We will attempt to schedule approximately 20 games again in the Spring, however this year we will attempt to schedule boys matches immediately following the girls' games to more closely mirrror the typical high school soccer experi
Finally, I want to share some news about past NOAH players and possible new players. Mary Kate Halsmer is attending Jenks High School, I am told, and so will not be eligible to play with NOAH. I'm sure I speak for everyone in wishing Mary Kate the greatest of success at Jenks and with her future college plans! I think Mary Kate has been with Noah Soccer since it's inception and her dynamic speed and competitiveness will be missed. God Bless you Mary Kate and GOOD LUCK!! My Mary is attending Bishop Kelley and so is also ineligible for Noah. Despite loosing two very good players, I think we have the potential to be as good or even better than last year. I have had five inquiries about our program from girls who all have playing experience, two of whom are competitive players. Two of our younger players, Rachel Rose and Andrea Craddock, are now competing for WSA 95.
I would ask all of our former players to talk to others who are eligible to compete for Noah to build a strong team for the upcoming season. And I certainly look forward to seeing all new and returning players at our first practice of the 2009-2010 campaign on Friday October 2nd, 4pm at the health department, 51st and 129th E Ave.
God Bless,
Dave W
