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Fall 2008 Calendar
September
9/6 noon S. Brunswick Invitational
9/7 cancelled s. Brunswick Invitational
9/14 3pm Montgomery Blaze
9/21 1pm @Hopewell Cyclones
9/28 11:30am Ridge Mavericks Storm
October
10/5 tbd @Edison Wildcats
10/12 1pm South Brunswick Wave
10/19 12:30pm @Mongomery Blaze
10/26 1pm Hopewell Cyclones
November
11/2 3:30pm @Ridge Mavericks Storm
11/9 2:30pm Edison Wildcats
11/16 4:30pm @South Brunswick Wave
11/22-23 MAKEUP WEEKEND

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The Firebirds' are gearing up for what expects be another exciting year of travel soccer.   We had a very successful, although somewhat weather impaired, preseason camp with Ollie from Maestro soccer and are registered for a preseason tournament the weekend of September 6 & 7.

We welcome back our returning players, Bree, Jordan, Nia, Jessica P, Jasmine, MaryKate, Stephanie, and Sydney, bid farewell to our departing players, Lauren, Niki, Alex, Zenzali, and Jessica R, and say hello to our new players, Emily, Juliana, Julia, Sierra, Shannon, and Kerri.  Also leaving us are Coach Diane and Coach Rick, thank you so much for all your time, energy, resources, and experience... you will be missed.  Joining our coaching staff is Coach Perry, who brings wealth of soccer coaching knowledge from both rec and travel teams.

We will be playing in the same flight (3) as we did last season, however, there will only be six teams in the flight, so we will be playing each team in our flight twice, one at home and once away.  The teams in our flight are:  Montgomery Blaze, Edison Wildcats, Hopewell Cyclones, South Brunswick Wave, and Ridge Mavericks Storm.  Our first league game will be at home on Sunday, September 14 against the Montgomery Blaze.

Our training and practices will be as they were last season, Tuesday's from 5:30 - 7:00 at the Soccer Center's with Stefan and Friday's from 5:30 - 7pm (as weather conditions permit) at Middlebush Park (note the change of location here).  No goalie training is scheduled at this time.

We trust that everyone had a fun and relaxing summer and we look forward to starting another year of Firebird's soccer.  See you on the field.

Firebird's Coaching Staff

 
Thursday 8/28 - 26th Annual South Brunswick Invitational Tournament, September 6 & 7, 2008

The Firebirds' are registered for the South Brunswick Invitational tournament.  According to their web site schedules will be "available soon."  In anticipation, please attempt to clear your player's calendars for the weekend of September 6 & 7.

If you have any questions or concerns about the tournament please contact Coach Rob.


For those wanting to know more about the tournament or interested in pre-ordering tournament merchandise please visit their web site at http://www.sbsoccer.org/tournament.htm.

 
Monday 9/8 - South Brunswick Invitational Tournament

The Firebirds played in their first 11 vs 11 match against the Monroe Blast during their opening game of the South Brunswick tournament and played very competetively.   Unfortunately, we only got to play that one games as the other three for cancelled due to inclement field condition resulting from hurricane Hanna.

Here are picture of that game:

http://picasaweb.google.com/ apollo.pil/2008_Fall_South_ Brunswick_Tournament?authkey= BrI2NuXCVTE# 5248080042604400050

 
Monday 9/15 - Firebirds vs Montgomery Blaze (home)

On an uncommonly hot and humid September Sunday in Franklin Township, the Firebirds took the field for only the second time as an eleven aside squad playing on larger field against the visiting Montgomery Blaze. The girls played hard and generated a number of quality scoring opportunities which would have made the final score a bit closer.  Credit the Blaze for making the most of their scoring chances and playing a very strong game. 

In practice this week, we will focus on spacing, positioning and opening up the field.  As could be seen on Sunday, when we did switch the field of play quickly it often led to dangerous attacks.  We will also talk about providing pressure, cover, and balance on defense.

Here are the picture from the game:

http://picasaweb.google.com/ apollo.pil/2008_Fall_ Montgomery_at_home?authkey= 7mzrEvvpXKk# 5248091991083442050

 
Monday 9/22 - Firebirds vs Hopewell Valley Cyclones (away)

On Sunday, the Firebirds traveled to Washington Crossings State Park in beautiful Hopewell Twp to play the Hopewell Valley Cyclones.  While the result was not favorable for the Firebirds they showed some improvement in their play from last week.  There were a number of nice individual plays and some good defensive work.  We thank the Cyclones for hosting and congratulate them on a well played game.

In practice this week, we will focus on stringing passes together. On Sunday, we told the girl they could also score a goal by putting together 4 passes without the other team touching the ball.  The one time they put three passes together resulted in our best scoring opportunity.  If you have a chance at home please work with your player on passing and receiving (first touch).

Here are Apollo's pictures from the game:

http://picasaweb.google.com/ apollo.pil/2008_Fall_vsHopewell?authkey=z46l1Jvp17E#

 
Monday 9/28 - Firebirds vs Ridge Mavericks (home)

Here are the pictures from the game:

http://picasaweb.google.com/apollo.pil/2008_Fall_vs_Ridge_Mavericks_at_home?authkey=Y7-GN3Ba8DU#

 

 
Monday 10/5 - Firebirds vs Edison WildCats (away)

Here are the pictures from the game:

http://picasaweb.google.com/apollo.pil/2008_Fall_vs_Edison?authkey=S4fNIzBXFD0#

 
Monday 10/12 - Firebirds vs South Brunswick (home)

Here are the pictures from the game:

http://picasaweb.google.com/apollo.pil/2008_Fall_vs_SouthBrunswick?authkey=6za_UM7Mqjc#

 
Monday 10/19 - Firebirds vs Montgomery (away)

Here are the pictures from the game:

http://picasaweb.google.com/apollo.pil/2008_Fall_vs_Montgomery?authkey=S4LFmfbSWpQ#

 
Monday 10/26 - Firebirds vs Hopewell (home)

Here are the pictures from the game:

http://picasaweb.google.com/apollo.pil/2008_Fall_vs_Hopewell_at_home?authkey=kIHGhqZlCi0#

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