Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Personal & Team Development is the focus for the Infinity SC '99 Premier Girls

The Infinity SC 99 Premier Girls team continues to develop a personality and presence on the field. The team has experienced a few roster changes over the summer. As their personalities meld into one, they have enjoyed success along the way. As a team they hope to create a positive learning environment as athletes to achieve their team goals.

This summer the girls practiced with dedication twice a week throughout the summer. Coach Doney kept the practice pace, fast and focused. As well, over the summer the girls participated in weekly Technical Training with Coach Ginn. These technical drills have carried over into their own team training sessions also. The girls responded by winning the Cache Valley Cup in dramatic fashion 1-0 on PK’s. The Striker Cup tournament was a learning experience for the girls. After their success at the Cache Valley Cup they learned how to deal with adversity as they fell to some very good teams. Thanks to Coach Doney’s leadership the girls get let down on one another. They believe this is because the Infinity coaches are teaching the Soccer team to respect officials, spectators, opponents, and most importantly themselves.

As the season began hopes were high. The girls were a bit stunned as Crossfire; a team they defeated in the Cache Valley Cup started their season off by defeating them. The Infinity SC 99 Premier Girls increased their focus and began to understand more of their team responsibilities. They have reeled off a victory and a tie since then and have looked sharp in their matches.

The coaching staff and parents are very proud of the development of this team corporately as well as the individual talents of each of the girls. The team strives to give every player the confidence to make tactical decisions in game situations and through this the girls have come to understand what soccer is about and who they are through their experiences over the last few months. Finally, the players on te team take great pride in participating in fund raising activities that help to set off the cost of the season for their parents.

Here’s to Infinity Soccer!

1 comment:

Kaitlyn Klein said...

This is such a great group of girls who are so fortunate to have Toni as their coach. They are truly working hard, learning lifeskills, and having fun.. We appreciate each one of them!