u 10 Phantoms Season ends with substantial improvement

For a team that gave up many goals during the first few games, the Phantoms toughened up their defense and won their last six games of the season in league.  In the Commissioner's Cup they did not allow a goal in their first two games, winning those games 4-0 and 1-0.  They then held a team that scored five goals against them in the Pumpkin Kick tournament to two goals scored on set plays in the Commissioner's Cup, but could not come up with offsetting goals.  They played against teams that were mostly made up of 10 year olds.  There will be a core group that will play u 11 next year, and a core group that will play u 10 next year.

Five of the boys are continuing with indoor soccer and are joined by new players that would be a great fit in their outdoor teams next year.

The boys had fun, made substantial improvement but have much still to learn.  I look forward to watching their progress.

 

Indoor Soccer December and January 2013-2014

The u 10 Azzurri Phantoms will be playing in the Champions indoor arena in December and January on Saturdays.  Cost $45.00 per player.  Contact Coach Phil Cooke if you are a boy in that age group Under 10 as of July 31, 2013 and want to play for him.  If he is full, he may be able to add you to a different team.  contact Phil Cooke at 530-701 7681.

 

Azzurri Academy set for January.

AZZURRI SOCCER ACADEMY



January 19 & 26, 2014
 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
 UNDER 9, 10, 11 & 12 BOYS and GIRLS
 January 19 & 26, 2014
 WHEELER SOCCER COMPLEX MARYSVILLE RIVERFRONT PARK
 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
 
No $75 early registration fee required.


Tryouts to follow February 1 & 2

Details at www.asctournaments.com

For further information call coach Phil Cooke 701-7681
 
  
 
 

Crystal Hunting Trip, fundraising, practice

Coach Cooke lead an expedition to the crystal mine near Verdi.  Jesse Villasenor and his son Josh were the crystal locaters.  They opened up a great vug than provided crystals for all who went.

This next weekend, the team gets to earn money for tournaments or other activities by manning the opening soccer day parking fee collection.  The league collect $5.00 per car for parking to help keep the fees low and to maintain the fields and hopefully set aside some money to get lights installed for some of the fields. They will man the gate from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

No practice on Labor day.  Parents need to keep in mind that unexcused absences may affect playing time of their child.  Hope to see everyone on Tuesday and Thursday.  We are now through with practice by 7:15 p.m.  and we will start with players that are there by 5:30 p.m.

We are still working on defensive skills and that will be the emphasis again this week.

Coach Phil

The Phantoms played Natomas in their seeding tournament.  They played well and won both games.

Their next games were in the Land Park Tournament on August 17 and 18.  They played well enough to be competitive but did not win any games.  It was a fun experience and the players worked hard.

Their next event is a crystal hunting trip on August 24 to dog valley and crystal peak.  They should bring hand digging tools including hammers, nail pullers. crowbars, and screw drivers, gloves and be prepared to be in a waterless outdoors for the day.

We will get our schedule this Thursday after practice so it will be available at the crystal trip.

Please work on the homework on your off days.

Coach Phil

Azzurri Soccer Club March Tryouts

AZZURRI SOCCER CLUB TRYOUTS

UNDER 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14 BOYS and GIRLS

WHEELER SOCCER COMPLEX MARYSVILLE RIVERFRONT PARK


March 2 & 3, 2013

Like us on Facebook! U-14 Boys & Girls – 11:00 to 12:45

U-10 Boys & Girls – 1:00 to 2:45

U-12 Boys & Girls – 3:00 to 4:45

Show up 1/2 hour early to check in or sign up.  Wear a white T Shirt to allow a washable ink number to be put on it.

Show up in shin guards covered by socks, and cleats, shorts and a white T shirt. and your socceer ball.   Bring a copy of your birth certificate.

Soccer Academy and tryouts

The Azzurri Soccer Club, together with the Yuba Sutter Youth Soccer League offer a second winter 2013 Academy the weekends of February 23 and 24 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and combined with tryouts for the Azzurri Soccer Club gthe weekend of March 2 and 3 at the same times.

AZZURRI SOCCER ACADEMY TRAINING

UNDER 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9 BOYS and GIRLS

WHEELER SOCCER COMPLEX MARYSVILLE RIVER BOTTOMS

February 23, 24, March 2, 3, 2013

Registration 12:30 P.M to 1:00 P.M.

Academy 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. first weekend

Tryouts for competitive clubs 2^nd weekend as part of the Academy

 

Training to be provided by AZZURRI soccer coaches with the Director of Coaching from the AZZURRI competitive league

Review of Dribbling, faking, and shielding skills.

Emphasis on Passing, trapping, and shooting skills

Goalie instruction will be included

A game situation will be provided to practice the skills

Parents and recreational coaches welcome

Come, properly equipped to play soccer with cleats shin guards and socks over them and shorts and appropriate jersey. Bring your own soccer ball.  Bring your own water.

There is a $70 registration fee which may go toward 2013 registration. This money can be applied to recreational play or competitive play if you decide to fully register for either.  This fee will also entitle your child to any other Academies this spring. 

For further information call coach Phil Cooke 701-7681

If a session is rained out it will be continued to the following weekend day