I've just finished my third week of 'Social Distancing Practice'. To be honest, I'm really missing high fives and pats on the shoulder. I didn't realize how much those simple acts helped me connect with players. Nothing can really replace those. We tried, 'foot fives' but those seem awkward and forced. It may not happen for a while but I can't wait until I can high-five my players again. That time seems to be moving further away now that schools in Kansas … [Read more...]
#201 Formations for U13’s Transitioning to 11 v 11
I only had one team in the tournament last weekend so it was almost like having a weekend off. It was nice to focus on just one team for the whole weekend. It was my U12 team that is playing in the U13 11 v 11 division. They've really made the move to 11 v 11 must smoother than I thought they would. It's helped that half of our games have been against other U12 teams playing up so I'm sure it will get more challenging but it's been a good start. Today’s … [Read more...]