My role as Assistant Coach meant being a sounding board and supporter of the head coach during practices (all girls practice together) and varsity games and coaching during JV games. We had 36 girls (that's... a LOT.) Lots of talent. This group of seniors helped win the league title for the first time ever in our 7 year history two years ago as sophomores. It's a challenge to get to know the freshman because they are so shy and timid around me (if I could wear pants the first week of pre-season I would so they wouldn't be so intimidated by my calf muscles.) :) It's hard to know what decisions I make as a coach affect the girls when they barely talk to me. But 2.5 months later its so fun to know a little more about each special gift.
This week we've officially entered post season. Let me brag on the girls a bit.
Varsity Girls 2010
Regular season record: 13-2-2
Goals for: 69
Goals against: 17
Shutouts: 9
Junior Varsity Girls.
Regular season record: 10-1-2
Goals for: 31
Goals against: 7
Shutouts: 8
*JV gals get gipped when it comes to games. Some other teams don't have enough players to go 11v11 or even have a jv game. Other times their game gets majorly shortened with the threat of rain and need to get the varsity game in. One game was 15 minute halves. :( But they took advantage of each minute and won that "game" 2-0. Atta girls!
These accomplishments helped the Varsity clinch the title of Schuylkill League Division III (i.e. smallest schools) winners. For playoffs the Div III winner plays Div I (biggest division and bigger populated schools) second place team and Div II winner plays Div I first place team. Clinching the D-III #1 spot also adds another title to our jackets from winning 2 years ago AND, get this... a ride around town on the fire truck. :) Oh yeah, that's how we do it in the country. haha. It is actually quite fun. Don't knock it till ya try it.
This week we take on Tamaqua who handed us one of our 2 losses in a disappointing 5-0 loss. Regardless of how Schuylkill League playoffs go we play our other loss opponent, Lancaster Country Day on November 1 for a state bid. Seeing as how District 3 in PIAA only has 4 schools with girls programs in the fall we do not have a District 3 playoff, just a chance for one school to compete in States, fall addition, of PA scholastic girls.
If you hate sports you haven't read this far. If you managed to endure to this length, thanks! And take time to say a prayer that the Lord will use the time I have with the girls to help impact them in positive life choices.
