Season Opener

Blue Fire-
Great game today!  Amanda got our first goal of the season with an assist from Emily Nay.  We kept the pressure on the offense the first half of the game; and Hazel Ann had several goalie saves with help on the defensive end.  This was our first game playing full 30 minute halves with subbing "on the fly".  This is something I as a coach will continue to work on taking girls out as they begin to "run out of gas".  The second half we played more defense; Shannon had several saves and the other team had many close looks at our net.  We came away from the game feeling good about what we did "right".  The girls agreed they need to spread out more, look/call for the pass, take more shots at the goal.  The ref offered a bit of advice which we can work on as well.  We will need to continue to work on "throw ins" (keeping the back foot down and not turning the ball over). Also on throws in, we need to spread out and get open. We will work with our goalies & defensive players on "goalie kicks".   That will move the ball further upfield and that will work to our advantage.  I told the girls I was proud of the effort today.  It was an exciting game and fun to play against the other "Prairie friends" team.  They did a great job for our first Premier game.  I am expecting great things for the rest of the season!
Jodi