Soccer Club & Academy
What is clear to one is hidden to another.
There are little details that will add up to a good or bad result.
With a trained eye, these details will be identified and rectified if needed to increase the likelihood of a positive outcome.
The untrained eye will be left to believe the outcome was either lucky or deserved since the reasons are unclear.
Some things are not so obvious or easy to make our own judgement on.
Yours in soccer,
James Palumbo
The structure and boundaries that are prepared and clearly outlined will allow for individual and group fun.
Without order there will be a very short moment of fun before chaos takes over and turns the fun into a big mess for everyone.
Being serious about having fun requires effort and creativity along with numerous rules to prevent the possibility of unwelcome disruptors.
Yours in soccer,
James Palumbo
We are not machines.
Things are going to be off at times.
Stay calm in order to be alert to what might be the reason for inefficiency.
Sometimes we will not be able to identify it and that is ok.
Tomorrow will be a new day and the one thing we control is our attitude and effort.
Yours in soccer,
James Palumbo
Most will not understand what is done or how it’s done but they’ll witness something.
If things go well the work could be applauded and credit is sometimes given.
When things are not working, that same noise will turn into scrutiny.
Whether we are on center stage or behind the scenes, we can and should give our best effort in all that we do.
Yours in soccer,
James Palumbo
We’ve now hit our third and final cycle of winter sessions!
Players from both club and academy have now participated in up to 10 weeks of training, in which we’ve explored the game through a variety of activities, culminating in the fan-favorite scrimmage to end the session. Academy players have been consistently graded on each session, receiving colored stars based on their skill, sportsmanship, and self discipline within the hour block.
It’s safe to say we’ve made the most of the last 10 weeks!
Normally there’s a bit of a slowdown come the start of the winter season: we’re approaching the holidays, the time per session shortens, and the space restrictions are a bit different from what we experience outdoors. However, the energy injected into every single session from the start of this winter season has truly been remarkable.
Goals continue to be celebrated. Questions are being asked. Friends are being made. Players of all different levels are coming together and giving their best efforts consistently, and we couldn’t ask for anything more as we enter our final 5 weeks, and prepare to enter our spring season.
Let’s keep going!
Yours in soccer,
Imade Olumhense
Communication is commonly stressed as a key factor to any area of success.
Before we start, when we start, especially throughout and after we finish there needs to be dialogue.
Less can be better at times however more is most helpful.
The correct amount of communication is delivered when clarity is present.
We should decide the quantity and form of communication depending on how complex the situation is and who is receiving the message.
Yours in soccer,
James Palumbo