LifeMark BioMechanical Testing

Parent/Players
As per the Super Y programme, the players are to have a bio-mechanical testing with the experts at LifeMark. LifeMark is located at the end of the PISE building upstairs.

The bio-mechanical testing looks at your player's skeletal and muscle system for strengths and weaknesses. After the testing, LifeMark will provide the player some personal exercises to assist in correcting some deficiencies (e.g. leg or hip strengthening exercises). They may also see something that results in a recommendation of getting some additional physio work.

Having been through this in Metro program last year, I think it helped the players and team greatly.

The players or their parents should call LifeMark directly at: 250-479-9970 to schedule their approximate 30 minute appointment. This is paid for through the fees.

Exhibition vs Capitals U15 Super-Y Team

On a fantastic evening for soccer (sunny & warm) the GU14 girls went to "battle" with the GU15 team. We were well "armed" with our scouting report on the "enemy" (a la the Art of War). The girls started out in an unfamiliar 4-5-1 formation with Nigel working on midfield discipline and defence. It had poor Kathy up front as the lone striker to apply pressure (less than normal) to their defence. After a while the girls went back to a standard 4-4-2.

I understand the game went well in the first half with our "Caps" playing the GU15's fairly equally. The last half saw us loose some of our energy and we let the GU15's pressure the defence and goal and they put one past Veronica. I did see a couple of excellent saves from "V".

I am sorry I could not stay for the whole evening to watch - I was shuttling Erin & Lauren (Erin's twin sister) between soccer and capoeira.

What is capoeira you ask?
See wikpedia article --> here
See video on basic art form ---> here
See a capoeira fight --> here

Exhibition vs Gorge U15's

Our game plan today was to dominate their midfield which would limit their access to their strong forwards and to aggressively attack their back line in numbers. We believe we were able to do that - and more!. As our back line was able to join in the attack at times as well. We were very happy to see you change the point of attack several times today. (Don't forget our GK making her debut up front.) .

Some other good observations...
- play out of the back is improving --> two goals came from plays starting in the back field
- four different players got in on the scoring
- some nice passing and ball movement on a field that was not conducive to this
- we did not give up any corner kicks (maybe one)
- a good agressive, clean game

So, a good result on a bad field (lumpy, sand, holes).

Tuesday we have a game against the U-15 Super Y Girls, a tougher opponent that will give us a good challenge. If you would like to share your thoughts on a game plan for Tuesday please e-mail Nigel.

Remember to stretch tomorrow and keep up the fluids, make it a rest and recovery day if possible.

Sun Tzu's Quote of the Week

This week's Art of War quote comes from Erin H. ...

"Speed is the essence of war. Take advantage of the enemy's unpreparedness; travel by unexpected routes and strike him where he has taken no precautions"

Erin's interpretation of this as it relates to soccer is ...
- You have to play quick
- Take adavantage of the other team's weaknesses

Send your Art of War quotes to Nigel and your interpretation of them.

Exhibition vs Lakehill U13 Team

Our first exhibition game together saw us playing a very fast and skilled Lakehill Boys U13 team ... coached by Mario Pecorelli (aka Coach Pasta). We were on the scoreboard first (at 11 minutes) but Lakehill responded with a tieing goal before the half (27 minutes).

Lakehill came out with more energy that the girls and at about the 63 minute mark were rewarded with another goal on a 2v1 break. The girls did not give up and at the 72 minute mark tied the game.

Click on photo to see more photos from the day.

Soccer & The Art of War

The GU14 Capitals coaching staff are not the only ones using "The Art of War" for tactical advantages. Read this article about Portugal's Head Coach (Phil Scolari) using Sun Tzu's Art of War for soccer - Nigel is in pretty good company!

Thursday June 29 2006
LUIZ FELIPE SCOLARI is plotting England's downfall in Gelsenkirchen on Saturday by taking inspiration from a 2,600-year-old book on warfare written by a Chinese general.
Sun Tzu's famous espousal of the importance of preparation, decisiveness, and selflessness has appealed to Scolari, who has The Art of War as his bedside reading here in Germany.
A familiar tract to many leaders in business, politics, the military and US sport, The Art of War has become increasingly popular in cricket, especially in Australia, and now in football.

http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/mind-games-reach-new-high-as-scolari-studies-art-of-war-95223.html

http://sniffingtt.blogspot.com/2008/06/man-would-be-king.html

Following the Philosphy of Sun Tzu

From "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu

So it is said that if you know your enemies and know yourself, you will fight without danger in battles.

If you only know yourself, but not your opponent, you may win or may lose.

If you know neither yourself nor your enemy, you will always endanger yourself.

West Coast Capitals Girls U14 Team Roster

The follow players have been selected and confirmed for the 2009 U-14 Girls Super Y.

Veronica Hackett
Georgia Grzybowski
Katie Hanson
Garnet Van Dyck
Julia Parmar
Brittany King
Kate Payter
Elise Butler
Soraya Rizzo
Nicole Turner
Rachel Jones
Erin Hlasny
Amelia Lowery
Kathy Forbes
Kristen Livingstone
Moira Brown
Vanessa Perrin

Training Reserves:
Emily Jackson
Harmony Wildman
Madison Hardcastle
Abby Carfantan