Road to Little Rock-- Finished!
First of all we need to thank John for stepping up & doing a great job in the goal!!! Thanks.
Secondly regardless of the results this past weekend we are very proud of the boys!! The achievement of this team to reach the nationals was clearly unbelievable. Now is there a thirst to return next year? I believe so!!!
My view of the run ( I am just a soccer father with no real expertise) was that the boys definitely played very hard but that the other teams were better organized, more disciplined, better prepared, & better conditioned. These are things that can definitely be fixed for next year. I really do not see where these teams were more athletic or more skilled than our boys! The true difference in the games were that the other teams were able to capitalize on set plays better than we were. Our goalies were never really challenged a whole lot but the other teams finished the opportunities they had!!
Thanks players & families!!! Now onto the "Road to Lancaster, Massachusetts 2009"
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
Road to Little Rock -- Day 5!
The boys got to sleep in this morning but of course the parents are scurrying around getting things ready for the departure after today's game. The boys were a bit down last night but they are dealing with the results pretty well.
The thing that they need to pull from here is the hunger for a return next year. They need a plan of their of own to work on the things they were out prepared & executed on this week! The desire to compete on the next level is up to them!
more later
I heard that the date for the 92 boys tryouts should come this weekend or early next week! So keep posted to the http://www.javanon.com/ website or our team website www. 92javanon.info
From the sidelines
Fighting the heat and humidity the boys began play in the Little Rock. Lower Marion Velez from Eastern Pennsylvania came out and scored in the 2 min. of the game. Javanon fought back with a goal by Will Vitalis in the 26th min. Halftime score 1 – 1.
In the second half both teams fought hard until in the 71 min Brycen Howard scored for Javanon. Great defense from Javanon held the score to a final of Javanon (2) Lower Marion (1). All players are hot, tired and headed home.
The boys got to sleep in this morning but of course the parents are scurrying around getting things ready for the departure after today's game. The boys were a bit down last night but they are dealing with the results pretty well.
The thing that they need to pull from here is the hunger for a return next year. They need a plan of their of own to work on the things they were out prepared & executed on this week! The desire to compete on the next level is up to them!
more later
I heard that the date for the 92 boys tryouts should come this weekend or early next week! So keep posted to the http://www.javanon.com/ website or our team website www. 92javanon.info
From the sidelines
Fighting the heat and humidity the boys began play in the Little Rock. Lower Marion Velez from Eastern Pennsylvania came out and scored in the 2 min. of the game. Javanon fought back with a goal by Will Vitalis in the 26th min. Halftime score 1 – 1.
In the second half both teams fought hard until in the 71 min Brycen Howard scored for Javanon. Great defense from Javanon held the score to a final of Javanon (2) Lower Marion (1). All players are hot, tired and headed home.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Road to Little Rock -- Day 4!
We awoke this morning, 5:30 LR, to a knock on the door, it was Tara McKiernan delivering the the boys specially put together breakfast of sliced apples & a bagel with peanut butter. The boys swallowed down the prepared meal & then headed down to the balcony floor to get the bagged breakfast provided by the hotel. The boys returned with a croissant & oranges. They were a disappointed that there was no muffins like yesterday.
From the Field
Javanon opened play today against YMS Explosion from East Pennsylvania. YMS scored first in the 18 min on a Own Goal. Tough play by both teams for the remainder of the half held the score to 1-0 YMS at half. Both teams had opportunities but the cool early morning and wet fields made play tricky.
Second Half
Tough play in the second half but Javanon was not able to get a goal. Javanon held YMS scoreless. Although Javanon had several opportunities YMS was able to stop us at every time.
Javanon Goalie Taylor Hafling was sent off in the 83 minute of play for a last defender tackle at midfield.
Play thru the midfield on both teams was excellent today & the breaks just went the other way today! Both teams movement of the ball was good but the J-boys short game seemed to let them down today.
Final Score YMS (1), Javanon (0)
The boys are going to regroup & play a hard game tomorrow!
The boys had a leisurely day after the tough earlier game! They had a great lunch prepared by the moms at the hotel & then went to see the new Batman movie later. The team wrapped up the day with another great supper, provided by Sysco, & then the families ended the night with the usual corn hole & BS sessions to wrap up the night!!!
We awoke this morning, 5:30 LR, to a knock on the door, it was Tara McKiernan delivering the the boys specially put together breakfast of sliced apples & a bagel with peanut butter. The boys swallowed down the prepared meal & then headed down to the balcony floor to get the bagged breakfast provided by the hotel. The boys returned with a croissant & oranges. They were a disappointed that there was no muffins like yesterday.
From the Field
Javanon opened play today against YMS Explosion from East Pennsylvania. YMS scored first in the 18 min on a Own Goal. Tough play by both teams for the remainder of the half held the score to 1-0 YMS at half. Both teams had opportunities but the cool early morning and wet fields made play tricky.
Second Half
Tough play in the second half but Javanon was not able to get a goal. Javanon held YMS scoreless. Although Javanon had several opportunities YMS was able to stop us at every time.
Javanon Goalie Taylor Hafling was sent off in the 83 minute of play for a last defender tackle at midfield.
Play thru the midfield on both teams was excellent today & the breaks just went the other way today! Both teams movement of the ball was good but the J-boys short game seemed to let them down today.
Final Score YMS (1), Javanon (0)
The boys are going to regroup & play a hard game tomorrow!
The boys had a leisurely day after the tough earlier game! They had a great lunch prepared by the moms at the hotel & then went to see the new Batman movie later. The team wrapped up the day with another great supper, provided by Sysco, & then the families ended the night with the usual corn hole & BS sessions to wrap up the night!!!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Road To Little Rock -- Day 3!
7:05 LR Time: Temp 74 degrees -sunny & hazy!
Two prank fire alarms here at the hotel, last night, had the boys perturbed. The 1st at around 8 pm was kind of funny but the second at 10 was just plain psychotic. The fire dept having to respond to both calls was very mad! The last alarm was finally shut down about 10:45!
The boys seem alert & full of energy this morning!
Javanon leads Real So Cal at the half 2-0. Tyler Riggs scored the first goal in the 23 min with a blistering goal from 25 yards out. Jack Goblirsch scored a follow up goal on a free kick by Cole Page in the 35 min. Javanon had several good scoring chances in the first half and seemed to be the aggressor with So Cal being content to lay back.
Real So Cal came back strong in the second half scoring in the 43 min. They then followed with goals in the 54, 71, and 79 min. So Cal seemed a completely different team in the 2nd half and certainly played with more energy. They attacked quickly and often and showed tremendous individual skill.
The heat definitely played a role in the game as the J-Boys were not able to meet their first half performance in the second half. Javanon had several great opportunities in that 1st half but really was not able to capitilize on their other opportunities. Several of the Javanon boys were hit with heat issues, as Tyler was nauseated on the field, Trevor left the game, & after the game Layth had to be attended to by some outstanding soccer parents.
The second half was definitely the tale of 2 cities as So Cal came out composed, organized, & with a nice 2nd half game plan. They were very aggressive & their goals seemed to feed their stamina, as they seemed to be less bothered by the heat than the J-boys. Their philosophy this half seemed to definitely push the action & they for sure dominated the possessions!
Real So Cal (4) Javanon (2)
7:05 LR Time: Temp 74 degrees -sunny & hazy!
Two prank fire alarms here at the hotel, last night, had the boys perturbed. The 1st at around 8 pm was kind of funny but the second at 10 was just plain psychotic. The fire dept having to respond to both calls was very mad! The last alarm was finally shut down about 10:45!
The boys seem alert & full of energy this morning!
Javanon leads Real So Cal at the half 2-0. Tyler Riggs scored the first goal in the 23 min with a blistering goal from 25 yards out. Jack Goblirsch scored a follow up goal on a free kick by Cole Page in the 35 min. Javanon had several good scoring chances in the first half and seemed to be the aggressor with So Cal being content to lay back.
Real So Cal came back strong in the second half scoring in the 43 min. They then followed with goals in the 54, 71, and 79 min. So Cal seemed a completely different team in the 2nd half and certainly played with more energy. They attacked quickly and often and showed tremendous individual skill.
The heat definitely played a role in the game as the J-Boys were not able to meet their first half performance in the second half. Javanon had several great opportunities in that 1st half but really was not able to capitilize on their other opportunities. Several of the Javanon boys were hit with heat issues, as Tyler was nauseated on the field, Trevor left the game, & after the game Layth had to be attended to by some outstanding soccer parents.
The second half was definitely the tale of 2 cities as So Cal came out composed, organized, & with a nice 2nd half game plan. They were very aggressive & their goals seemed to feed their stamina, as they seemed to be less bothered by the heat than the J-boys. Their philosophy this half seemed to definitely push the action & they for sure dominated the possessions!
Real So Cal (4) Javanon (2)
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Road to Little Rock -- Day 2
7:00 LR Time-- The boys are headed toward the soccer complex for their 2nd practice since arriving here in Little Rock! The heat is already a sweltering & humid 77 degrees this morning. The predicted temperature for the day is a high of 98 degrees!
4:15 LR Time-- The banquet earlier today was OK at best. There was a video of the regional games & there was several clips of the J-boys in action. Since the end of the banquet there has been a lull in things to do. The boys have kept busy by playing velcro ball in the hallway. The time for me has went slow at best & I am waiting anxiously for the contests to begin!!! I hate the wait!!
More to come today!
7:00 LR Time-- The boys are headed toward the soccer complex for their 2nd practice since arriving here in Little Rock! The heat is already a sweltering & humid 77 degrees this morning. The predicted temperature for the day is a high of 98 degrees!
4:15 LR Time-- The banquet earlier today was OK at best. There was a video of the regional games & there was several clips of the J-boys in action. Since the end of the banquet there has been a lull in things to do. The boys have kept busy by playing velcro ball in the hallway. The time for me has went slow at best & I am waiting anxiously for the contests to begin!!! I hate the wait!!
More to come today!
Monday, July 21, 2008
Road to Little Rock--Day 1!!!
The boys arrived here at Little Rock in good spirits & with confidence. I was told their practice at the facility went well & they looked sharp. The temperature here is over 100 degrees & very humid.
The boys were excited about the CJ article about their adventure! The attention given to them is well appreciated by both the players & families. These boys are very fit & conditioned athletes and any attention given to their achievements are well deserved!!!
The core of this team has been together for AT least 4 years, with many playing together longer. The merging of the 92 Thoroughbreds players to this team pretty much set attitude & course for this team. The course has been nothing but a straight line to success. The team has had its bumps in the road but they have handled all adversity sent their way with professionalism, pride & dignity.
The idea that a local team from Louisville is one of six teams left in the nation, playing for the national championship, to me is amazing!!! The adage that "hard work & patience will eventually payoff" is the perfect motto for this team!!!
Terri, Tara, & Karen were busy ironing the players, coaches, & chaperone's shirts, pants, & jackets for tomorrows soccer banquet! Thanks ladies!
A big thanks to Mark for housing, feeding, transporting, & entertaining some of the boys Sunday & Monday!!! Thanks! The boys had a great & eventful stay with you!!!
The boys arrived here at Little Rock in good spirits & with confidence. I was told their practice at the facility went well & they looked sharp. The temperature here is over 100 degrees & very humid.
The boys were excited about the CJ article about their adventure! The attention given to them is well appreciated by both the players & families. These boys are very fit & conditioned athletes and any attention given to their achievements are well deserved!!!
The core of this team has been together for AT least 4 years, with many playing together longer. The merging of the 92 Thoroughbreds players to this team pretty much set attitude & course for this team. The course has been nothing but a straight line to success. The team has had its bumps in the road but they have handled all adversity sent their way with professionalism, pride & dignity.
The idea that a local team from Louisville is one of six teams left in the nation, playing for the national championship, to me is amazing!!! The adage that "hard work & patience will eventually payoff" is the perfect motto for this team!!!
Terri, Tara, & Karen were busy ironing the players, coaches, & chaperone's shirts, pants, & jackets for tomorrows soccer banquet! Thanks ladies!
A big thanks to Mark for housing, feeding, transporting, & entertaining some of the boys Sunday & Monday!!! Thanks! The boys had a great & eventful stay with you!!!
Sunday, July 20, 2008
ODP Update!
The 92 boys lost in their semi-final game 1-0
The 91 boys lost 2-0 in their semi-final game
The boys were picked up from the soccer fields & rode to Midway airport in a stretch white limo!!! WOW! Thanks Kentucky Youth Soccer Association.
Taylor & Will were added to the 92 ODP Holdover Camp! This makes 5 of the J-Boys & a total of 6 boys from KY added to the camp!
The 92 ODP campers flew to Little Rock Safely & had a leisurely day!!!
The 92 boys lost in their semi-final game 1-0
The 91 boys lost 2-0 in their semi-final game
The boys were picked up from the soccer fields & rode to Midway airport in a stretch white limo!!! WOW! Thanks Kentucky Youth Soccer Association.
Taylor & Will were added to the 92 ODP Holdover Camp! This makes 5 of the J-Boys & a total of 6 boys from KY added to the camp!
The 92 ODP campers flew to Little Rock Safely & had a leisurely day!!!
Saturday, July 19, 2008
"Road to Little Rock" -- FOOD!!!
WOW!! Sysco out did themselves on donating food for the team. This is an awesome gesture on Sysco's part. We are really indebted to them for the amount of food given!!! THANKS!
ODP Report!
92 boys: win 3-1 - win 3-1 on to semi's
91 boys: win 2-1 - draw 1-1 on to semi's
Just talked to Mike Berry. He said the boys have been pretty good so far! There is a chance the boys could make the wildcard or even win the bracket, that would take another KCFC/Vardar situation but possible. Ohio N would have to beat Indiana.
Tyler, John & Brycen have already been named to the 92 ODP Holdover Camp! YES!!!!!
As a whole he said our boys have pretty much stayed in their rooms & chilled out.
WOW!! Sysco out did themselves on donating food for the team. This is an awesome gesture on Sysco's part. We are really indebted to them for the amount of food given!!! THANKS!
ODP Report!
92 boys: win 3-1 - win 3-1 on to semi's
91 boys: win 2-1 - draw 1-1 on to semi's
Just talked to Mike Berry. He said the boys have been pretty good so far! There is a chance the boys could make the wildcard or even win the bracket, that would take another KCFC/Vardar situation but possible. Ohio N would have to beat Indiana.
Tyler, John & Brycen have already been named to the 92 ODP Holdover Camp! YES!!!!!
As a whole he said our boys have pretty much stayed in their rooms & chilled out.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Planning & ODP!
Today plans were being made to get the food together, donated by Sysco, & firming up the way of putting the boy’s progress at Nationals on the internet for all to see! This blog will be a tool but there are going to be other outlets by which to view the events as they unfold. We are trying to get the http://www.javanon.com/ site to be more easily accessible for viewing the boy’s progress. The state http://www.kysoccer.com/ is going to try to do a real-time update as we the team call in the happenings. Our website http://www.92javanon,info/ has a link, on the bottom of the page, to this blog!
Some of the boys were away playing for the home state of Kentucky in the ODP tournament. They left this morning at 6pm for Rockford IL. As of now I know the 92 boys lost 2-1 to the defending ODP National champions, Indiana. Reporting from the field was sketchy at best. Taylor & Trevor were very uneventful on their report back to their parents on the happenings of the game! Oh well!!
Update the 91 KY ODP boys won 5-1!!!!
Today plans were being made to get the food together, donated by Sysco, & firming up the way of putting the boy’s progress at Nationals on the internet for all to see! This blog will be a tool but there are going to be other outlets by which to view the events as they unfold. We are trying to get the http://www.javanon.com/ site to be more easily accessible for viewing the boy’s progress. The state http://www.kysoccer.com/ is going to try to do a real-time update as we the team call in the happenings. Our website http://www.92javanon,info/ has a link, on the bottom of the page, to this blog!
Some of the boys were away playing for the home state of Kentucky in the ODP tournament. They left this morning at 6pm for Rockford IL. As of now I know the 92 boys lost 2-1 to the defending ODP National champions, Indiana. Reporting from the field was sketchy at best. Taylor & Trevor were very uneventful on their report back to their parents on the happenings of the game! Oh well!!
Update the 91 KY ODP boys won 5-1!!!!
Thursday, July 17, 2008
The Road to Little Rock!!!!
The big event draws one day closer. The ladies have been busy preparing the boys for journey of destiny. There were shirts, pants, uniforms, & even more shirts handed out, sent to printers, & even sent to have the all important "National Championship" patch sewn on the boy’s shorts (thanks Tracy).
The boy oblivious to the goings on, were busy practicing.
Later tonight several boys will be getting ready for the trip to Rockford, IL for their ODP camp! They leave early Friday morning & will fly from Chicago Sunday to Little Rock. Another challenge to be met by some of these “soccer warriors”. These boys are part of the Kentucky ODP team heading off to play several other states ODP teams for the Region II ODP championship. More to come later! Good luck boys!
As I watched the boys tonight I really saw no worries or concerns on their faces as they practiced. They know that if they go to Little Rock & play their game that the trophy will definitely be heading back to Louisville on the 27th!
The big event draws one day closer. The ladies have been busy preparing the boys for journey of destiny. There were shirts, pants, uniforms, & even more shirts handed out, sent to printers, & even sent to have the all important "National Championship" patch sewn on the boy’s shorts (thanks Tracy).
The boy oblivious to the goings on, were busy practicing.
Later tonight several boys will be getting ready for the trip to Rockford, IL for their ODP camp! They leave early Friday morning & will fly from Chicago Sunday to Little Rock. Another challenge to be met by some of these “soccer warriors”. These boys are part of the Kentucky ODP team heading off to play several other states ODP teams for the Region II ODP championship. More to come later! Good luck boys!
As I watched the boys tonight I really saw no worries or concerns on their faces as they practiced. They know that if they go to Little Rock & play their game that the trophy will definitely be heading back to Louisville on the 27th!
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