Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Moves: The Cruyff Turn
I will be posting regularly YouTube videos of moves, great passing sequences and other soccer highlights so that players can have examples to learn from.
The Cruyff Turn is named after the legendary Dutch player Johan Cruyff.
The Cruyff Turn is named after the legendary Dutch player Johan Cruyff.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Game report: GF 2-2 HF
Monday September 28
Glens Falls 2-2 Hudson Falls
Glens Falls came from behind to salvage a 2-2 tie with an improved Hudson Falls team for their first point of the regular season. The Indians scored early when a Logan Kunst free kick skipped past the Tigers' defense to Sean Hooker who took one touch and slotted it in the far corner. Glens Falls was sluggish yet again for most of the first half and when a Tigers' shot was deflected off a GF defender for an own goal. HF scored late in the first half on a breakaway that appeared to be offside. The Indians were improved in the second half with a little more energy and better passing. They equalized early in the second half when Hooker fed Nate Didio who dribbled 30 yards and shot it past the keeper. The game went to overtime, during which both teams had good chances but couldn't convert. Sean Hooker may have set a team record for shots in a game (12) and shots on goal (10). Jonathan White had a monster game at defensive midfield.
SAVES: Patrick Resse 7; Sean Barnes 5
SHOTS ON GOAL: GF 18; HF 14
MAN OF THE MATCH: Jon White
SCORING
8'-Sean Hooker (Logan Kunst)
40'-Nate Didio (Hooker)
Team stats are available here.
Glens Falls 2-2 Hudson Falls
Glens Falls came from behind to salvage a 2-2 tie with an improved Hudson Falls team for their first point of the regular season. The Indians scored early when a Logan Kunst free kick skipped past the Tigers' defense to Sean Hooker who took one touch and slotted it in the far corner. Glens Falls was sluggish yet again for most of the first half and when a Tigers' shot was deflected off a GF defender for an own goal. HF scored late in the first half on a breakaway that appeared to be offside. The Indians were improved in the second half with a little more energy and better passing. They equalized early in the second half when Hooker fed Nate Didio who dribbled 30 yards and shot it past the keeper. The game went to overtime, during which both teams had good chances but couldn't convert. Sean Hooker may have set a team record for shots in a game (12) and shots on goal (10). Jonathan White had a monster game at defensive midfield.
SAVES: Patrick Resse 7; Sean Barnes 5
SHOTS ON GOAL: GF 18; HF 14
MAN OF THE MATCH: Jon White
SCORING
8'-Sean Hooker (Logan Kunst)
40'-Nate Didio (Hooker)
Team stats are available here.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Announcement
For the rest of the season, all players will be playing in all games (barring injuries, discipline or other exceptional circumstances). This change is effective immediately.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Game report: GF 1-3 BP 3
Saturday September 26
Glens Falls 1-3 Broadalbin-Perth
Glens Falls played their best game of the season, despite losing 3-1 at Kensington to a slick passing Broadalbin-Perth team. The Indians played reasonably well in the first half but trailed 2-0 at halftime after a couple of defensive errors. GF came out strong after the break and largely controlled the second half, showing good aggressiveness, team work and ball movement. A mark of the team's improvement is that shots were 0-14 in the first half but 6-6 in the second. The Indians finally got on the board when a Sean Hooker cross was tapped into the net by John Cote. Although they created a number of other chances, GF couldn't find an equalizer and the Patriots put the game away late on a breakaway goal. Patrick Resse and Jared McIntosh made several good saves in goal. It was a much improved performance that Glens Falls can use to build on.
SAVES: Pat Resse 12; Jared McIntosh 5
SHOTS ON GOAL: GF 5; BP 20
MAN OF THE MATCH: John Cote
SCORING
39'-John Cote (Sean Hooker)
Note: Team stats are available here.
Glens Falls 1-3 Broadalbin-Perth
Glens Falls played their best game of the season, despite losing 3-1 at Kensington to a slick passing Broadalbin-Perth team. The Indians played reasonably well in the first half but trailed 2-0 at halftime after a couple of defensive errors. GF came out strong after the break and largely controlled the second half, showing good aggressiveness, team work and ball movement. A mark of the team's improvement is that shots were 0-14 in the first half but 6-6 in the second. The Indians finally got on the board when a Sean Hooker cross was tapped into the net by John Cote. Although they created a number of other chances, GF couldn't find an equalizer and the Patriots put the game away late on a breakaway goal. Patrick Resse and Jared McIntosh made several good saves in goal. It was a much improved performance that Glens Falls can use to build on.
SAVES: Pat Resse 12; Jared McIntosh 5
SHOTS ON GOAL: GF 5; BP 20
MAN OF THE MATCH: John Cote
SCORING
39'-John Cote (Sean Hooker)
Note: Team stats are available here.
2009 final team stats
Note: Stats are for games only.
RECORD
2 wins, 8 losses, 1 tie
8 goals scored
39 goals allowed
SCORING
John Cote: 4 goals = 8 points
Sean Hooker: 1 goal, 3 assists = 5 points
Nate Didio: 2 goals = 4 points
Dave Mauro: 1 goal, 1 assist = 3 points
Travis Scarincio: 1 assist = 1 point
Logan Kunst: 1 assist = 1 point
TEAM GOALS BY HALF
GF 4-4=8
Opp. 23-16=39
TEAM SHOTS ON GOAL
GF 62
Opp. 155
TOTAL SHOTS-SHOTS ON GOAL
Sean Hooker: 26 shots - 22 on goal
John Cote: 24 shots - 16 on goal
Nate Didio: 10 shots - 9 on goal
David Mauro: 15 shots - 7 on goal
Patrick Resse 3 shots - 3 on goal
Sean Barnes: 1 shot - 1 on goal
Luke Collins: 1 shot - 1 on goal
Logan Kunst: 1 shot - 1 on goal
Justin Ryan: 2 shots - 1 on goal
Jon White: 2 shots - 1 on goal
Justin Fizzuoglio: 3 shots
GOALKEEPERS
Pat Resse:
360 minutes, 64 saves, 22 goals allowed
1-5-0 record
3.67 goals allowed and 10.7 saves per 60 minutes
Jared McIntosh:
65 minutes, 16 saves, 7 goals allowed
0-1-0 record
6.46 goals allowed and 14.8 saves per 60 minutes
Sean Barnes:
251 minutes, 36 saves, 10 goals allowed
1-2-1 record, 1 shutout
2.39 goals allowed and 8.6 saves per 60 minutes
RECORD
2 wins, 8 losses, 1 tie
8 goals scored
39 goals allowed
SCORING
John Cote: 4 goals = 8 points
Sean Hooker: 1 goal, 3 assists = 5 points
Nate Didio: 2 goals = 4 points
Dave Mauro: 1 goal, 1 assist = 3 points
Travis Scarincio: 1 assist = 1 point
Logan Kunst: 1 assist = 1 point
TEAM GOALS BY HALF
GF 4-4=8
Opp. 23-16=39
TEAM SHOTS ON GOAL
GF 62
Opp. 155
TOTAL SHOTS-SHOTS ON GOAL
Sean Hooker: 26 shots - 22 on goal
John Cote: 24 shots - 16 on goal
Nate Didio: 10 shots - 9 on goal
David Mauro: 15 shots - 7 on goal
Patrick Resse 3 shots - 3 on goal
Sean Barnes: 1 shot - 1 on goal
Luke Collins: 1 shot - 1 on goal
Logan Kunst: 1 shot - 1 on goal
Justin Ryan: 2 shots - 1 on goal
Jon White: 2 shots - 1 on goal
Justin Fizzuoglio: 3 shots
GOALKEEPERS
Pat Resse:
360 minutes, 64 saves, 22 goals allowed
1-5-0 record
3.67 goals allowed and 10.7 saves per 60 minutes
Jared McIntosh:
65 minutes, 16 saves, 7 goals allowed
0-1-0 record
6.46 goals allowed and 14.8 saves per 60 minutes
Sean Barnes:
251 minutes, 36 saves, 10 goals allowed
1-2-1 record, 1 shutout
2.39 goals allowed and 8.6 saves per 60 minutes
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Game report: GF 0-6 Qby
Wednesday September 23
Glens Falls 0-6 Queensbury
Glens Falls was shutout 6-0 by Queensbury at Kensington. The Indians played a poor first half with little organization and energy and were down 2-0 after a few minutes and 4-0 at halftime. To their credit, GF regrouped at halftime and showed what kind of soccer they were capable of in the second half. The team played very well in the 3rd quarter and early in the 4th, creating many chances though not quite being able to convert. Eventually, the Indians ran out of gas and the Spartans scored two late markers. As well as they played for much of the 2nd half, GF will have to in the future show that same energy and quality for 60 minutes. Sean Hooker and Nate Didio worked tirelessly in the attack while Logan Kunst and Ethan Katz did the same in the back. Brian Dwyre had a strong game at outside back while Jared McIntosh made several good saves in his first appearance as keeper. The Indians hope to rebound Saturday morning at Kensington vs Broadalbin-Perth.
SAVES: Pat Resse 3; Jared McIntosh 8
SHOTS ON GOAL: GF 3, Qby 17
MAN OF THE MATCH: Nate Didio
Glens Falls 0-6 Queensbury
Glens Falls was shutout 6-0 by Queensbury at Kensington. The Indians played a poor first half with little organization and energy and were down 2-0 after a few minutes and 4-0 at halftime. To their credit, GF regrouped at halftime and showed what kind of soccer they were capable of in the second half. The team played very well in the 3rd quarter and early in the 4th, creating many chances though not quite being able to convert. Eventually, the Indians ran out of gas and the Spartans scored two late markers. As well as they played for much of the 2nd half, GF will have to in the future show that same energy and quality for 60 minutes. Sean Hooker and Nate Didio worked tirelessly in the attack while Logan Kunst and Ethan Katz did the same in the back. Brian Dwyre had a strong game at outside back while Jared McIntosh made several good saves in his first appearance as keeper. The Indians hope to rebound Saturday morning at Kensington vs Broadalbin-Perth.
SAVES: Pat Resse 3; Jared McIntosh 8
SHOTS ON GOAL: GF 3, Qby 17
MAN OF THE MATCH: Nate Didio
Monday, September 21, 2009
Scrimmage report: SGF 4-0 GF
Monday September 21
South Glens Falls 4-0 Glens Falls
Glens Falls fought hard but eventually fell 4-0 in a scrimmage to a very strong South Glens Falls team. The defenders and goalkeeper Patrick Resse defended valiantly to keep the first half scoreless. The resistance eventually cracked as SGF scored three quick goals in the middle of the 3rd quarter before the Indians were able to stabilize things. GF played better in the final quarter but SGF added a fourth goal for the final margin of victory. Resse and defenders Logan Kunst and Jared McIntosh all had standout games.
SAVES: Pat Resse 10
SHOTS ON GOAL: SGF 14, GF 1
MAN OF THE MATCH: Jared McIntosh
Note: stats in a scrimmage are unofficial.
South Glens Falls 4-0 Glens Falls
Glens Falls fought hard but eventually fell 4-0 in a scrimmage to a very strong South Glens Falls team. The defenders and goalkeeper Patrick Resse defended valiantly to keep the first half scoreless. The resistance eventually cracked as SGF scored three quick goals in the middle of the 3rd quarter before the Indians were able to stabilize things. GF played better in the final quarter but SGF added a fourth goal for the final margin of victory. Resse and defenders Logan Kunst and Jared McIntosh all had standout games.
SAVES: Pat Resse 10
SHOTS ON GOAL: SGF 14, GF 1
MAN OF THE MATCH: Jared McIntosh
Note: stats in a scrimmage are unofficial.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Scrimmage report: Glens Falls 3-1 Hudson Falls
Thursday September 17
Glens Falls 3-1 Hudson Falls
Glens Falls scored two goals in the second half to break a halftime tie and beat Hudson Falls 3-1. Sean Hooker opened the scoring in 2nd quarter when he took a cross from Dave Mauro, turned and put it past the keeper. A defensive mix up led to an HF equalizer at the end of the first half but the Indians took the lead for good late in the 3rd quarter when Nate Didio fed Logan Kunst who slotted it into the corner from in close. Didio scored the final goal a few minutes from full time off an assist from Hooker.
The defense did a good job, limiting the Tigers to only two shots on goal. GF will need to improve upon team shape and better finishing against the stronger opponents they'll play next week, but it was a confidence-building start to the season.
Note: Stats in scrimmages are unofficial. Also, 22'-Hooker (Mauro) means Hooker scored in the 22nd minute off an assist from Mauro.
SCORING
22'-Sean Hooker (Dave Mauro)
43'-Logan Kunst (Nate Didio)
58'-Didio (Hooker)
SAVES: Pat Resse 1; Sean Barnes 0
SHOTS ON GOAL: Glens Falls 12, Hudson Falls 2
MAN OF THE MATCH (player of the game): Sean Hooker
Glens Falls 3-1 Hudson Falls
Glens Falls scored two goals in the second half to break a halftime tie and beat Hudson Falls 3-1. Sean Hooker opened the scoring in 2nd quarter when he took a cross from Dave Mauro, turned and put it past the keeper. A defensive mix up led to an HF equalizer at the end of the first half but the Indians took the lead for good late in the 3rd quarter when Nate Didio fed Logan Kunst who slotted it into the corner from in close. Didio scored the final goal a few minutes from full time off an assist from Hooker.
The defense did a good job, limiting the Tigers to only two shots on goal. GF will need to improve upon team shape and better finishing against the stronger opponents they'll play next week, but it was a confidence-building start to the season.
Note: Stats in scrimmages are unofficial. Also, 22'-Hooker (Mauro) means Hooker scored in the 22nd minute off an assist from Mauro.
SCORING
22'-Sean Hooker (Dave Mauro)
43'-Logan Kunst (Nate Didio)
58'-Didio (Hooker)
SAVES: Pat Resse 1; Sean Barnes 0
SHOTS ON GOAL: Glens Falls 12, Hudson Falls 2
MAN OF THE MATCH (player of the game): Sean Hooker
Please do not yell instructions during games and scrimmages
With the first scrimmages and games upcoming, parents are reminded of expected fan conduct.
In addition to being positive and supportive, it's critical that parents/fans not yell instructions to players during the game. This confuses players, particularly if what the parent is yelling is contrary to what the coaches have explained they want (e.g.: always booting the ball as far as you can rather than trying to keep possession).
Even more importantly, this prevents the players from learning the game themselves: it's like doing their homework for them.
Players need to be given the chance to make their own mistakes and learn from them. Coaches will counsel them when they return from the bench or after the mistake is made. But the learning can't happen if someone is constantly telling them what to do when they're on the field.
Constant yelling from either sideline creates players who are fearful and tentative and can not make quick decisions on their own, because they're not given the opportunity to do so. Well intentioned as it may be, it is one of the worst ways player development can be harmed.
Parental cooperation is in this regard is greatly appreciated.
In addition to being positive and supportive, it's critical that parents/fans not yell instructions to players during the game. This confuses players, particularly if what the parent is yelling is contrary to what the coaches have explained they want (e.g.: always booting the ball as far as you can rather than trying to keep possession).
Even more importantly, this prevents the players from learning the game themselves: it's like doing their homework for them.
Players need to be given the chance to make their own mistakes and learn from them. Coaches will counsel them when they return from the bench or after the mistake is made. But the learning can't happen if someone is constantly telling them what to do when they're on the field.
Constant yelling from either sideline creates players who are fearful and tentative and can not make quick decisions on their own, because they're not given the opportunity to do so. Well intentioned as it may be, it is one of the worst ways player development can be harmed.
Parental cooperation is in this regard is greatly appreciated.
Team updates available on Twitter
Just a reminder that modified team updates are also available on Twitter. Just follow the username: gfmodsoccer
Or go to www.twitter.com/gfmodsoccer.
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GF varsity and JV news is also available via: www.twitter.com/gfsoccer
Or go to www.twitter.com/gfmodsoccer.
You can subscribe to get these automatically on your Twitter account
GF varsity and JV news is also available via: www.twitter.com/gfsoccer
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Playing time
It has been decided that bringing a full squad of 22 players to every game is unworkable for the coaching staff and harms our goal of giving everybody who suits up in a game enough playing time to learn and develop.
As a result, we have decided to bring only 16-18 players to every game. That group will be decided on a game-by-game basis and will be based heavily on attitude in practice (listening, following instructions, motivation, taking initiative, etc) as well as skill and taking into account the opponent. It is our objective that (barring discipline issues or injury) no player will sit out two games in a row. If a player is sitting more than he feels he should, he is encouraged to discuss this with the coaches to see what areas of his game he should focus on improving.
The playing roster will be announced at the practice before each contest and be posted on the website that evening. Players not on the game roster are welcome to come to home games but if they do, they will be asked to help out the team by being ball boys or scorekeepers. Anyone who wishes to come to an away game to perform those functions should ask Coach Farenell at practice.
If players or parents have any concerns with this, please contact the coaches and they will be happy to discuss this.
As a result, we have decided to bring only 16-18 players to every game. That group will be decided on a game-by-game basis and will be based heavily on attitude in practice (listening, following instructions, motivation, taking initiative, etc) as well as skill and taking into account the opponent. It is our objective that (barring discipline issues or injury) no player will sit out two games in a row. If a player is sitting more than he feels he should, he is encouraged to discuss this with the coaches to see what areas of his game he should focus on improving.
The playing roster will be announced at the practice before each contest and be posted on the website that evening. Players not on the game roster are welcome to come to home games but if they do, they will be asked to help out the team by being ball boys or scorekeepers. Anyone who wishes to come to an away game to perform those functions should ask Coach Farenell at practice.
If players or parents have any concerns with this, please contact the coaches and they will be happy to discuss this.
Scrimmage, game and practice updates
The first scrimmage against Hudson Falls will be on Thursday September 17 at 4:15, but it will now be a home game played at Kensington.
There will be no practice on Saturday.
There is now a home game vs Greenwich on Saturday October 3.
Also see the team calendar.
There will be no practice on Saturday.
There is now a home game vs Greenwich on Saturday October 3.
Also see the team calendar.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Email list
If any parents wish to be on our email list for in-season and off-season news updates, please email Coach Farenell.
2009 team page
2009 SCRIMMAGES
Sept. 17 vs Hudson Falls: Won 3-1 (report)
Sept. 21 at SGF: Lost 0-4 (report)
2009 GAMES
Sept. 23 vs Queensbury: Lost 0-6 (report)
Sept. 26 vs Broadalbin-Perth: Lost 1-3 (report)
Sept. 28 vs Hudson Falls: Tied 2-2 (report)
Oct. 1 vs SGF: Lost 0-3 (report)
Oct. 5 at Queensbury: Lost 0-4 (report)
Oct. 8 at Hudson Falls: Lost 2-3 (report)
Oct. 10 at Scotia: Lost 0-6 (report)
Oct. 13 vs Queensbury: Won 2-1 (report)
Oct. 17 vs Gloversville: Lost 0-3 (report)
Oct. 20 at SGF: Lost 0-8 (report)
Oct. 27 at Johnstown: Won 1-0 (report)
Notes: at = away game; vs = home game. All games start at 4:15 unless otherwise noted. Also see the team calendar which will provide more details such as location, away game directions, etc.
2009 ROSTER
Sean Barnes, #19
Myles Bray, #24
Andre Chevalier, #5
Luke Collins, #13: alternate captain
John Cote, #3
Nate Didio, #17
Noah Duell, #6
Brian Dwyre, #8
Justin Fizzuoglio, #2
Dylan Hermance, #16
Sean Hooker, #12: captain
Ethan Katz, #11
Logan Kunst, #15
Greg Lippy, #4
David Mauro, #10
Jared McIntosh, #1
Justin Orr, #23
Patrick Resse, #9
Justin Ryan, #7
Travis Scarincio, #14
Jon White, #21: captain
Schuyler Woods, #18
Matt Wyman, #20
Sept. 17 vs Hudson Falls: Won 3-1 (report)
Sept. 21 at SGF: Lost 0-4 (report)
2009 GAMES
Sept. 23 vs Queensbury: Lost 0-6 (report)
Sept. 26 vs Broadalbin-Perth: Lost 1-3 (report)
Sept. 28 vs Hudson Falls: Tied 2-2 (report)
Oct. 1 vs SGF: Lost 0-3 (report)
Oct. 5 at Queensbury: Lost 0-4 (report)
Oct. 8 at Hudson Falls: Lost 2-3 (report)
Oct. 10 at Scotia: Lost 0-6 (report)
Oct. 13 vs Queensbury: Won 2-1 (report)
Oct. 17 vs Gloversville: Lost 0-3 (report)
Oct. 20 at SGF: Lost 0-8 (report)
Oct. 27 at Johnstown: Won 1-0 (report)
Notes: at = away game; vs = home game. All games start at 4:15 unless otherwise noted. Also see the team calendar which will provide more details such as location, away game directions, etc.
2009 ROSTER
Sean Barnes, #19
Myles Bray, #24
Andre Chevalier, #5
Luke Collins, #13: alternate captain
John Cote, #3
Nate Didio, #17
Noah Duell, #6
Brian Dwyre, #8
Justin Fizzuoglio, #2
Dylan Hermance, #16
Sean Hooker, #12: captain
Ethan Katz, #11
Logan Kunst, #15
Greg Lippy, #4
David Mauro, #10
Jared McIntosh, #1
Justin Orr, #23
Patrick Resse, #9
Justin Ryan, #7
Travis Scarincio, #14
Jon White, #21: captain
Schuyler Woods, #18
Matt Wyman, #20
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Scheduling notes
Friday Sept. 11 practice will only last an hour: 3:30-4:30.
Saturday Sept. 12 practice will start at 9:00 AM.
Saturday Sept. 12 practice will start at 9:00 AM.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Discount coupons available
I have several dozen coupons that give you 10-20 percent discounts to various soccer merchandise at Dick's Sporting Goods in the Mall: balls, shinguards, shorts/socks, cleats, etc. If you'd like one, send me your postal address or just see me at one of the first practices.
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