Managers Meeting Notes

I went to the managers meeting the other night and here are some important things to note from the meeting.

All tryout locations and times and other information are now posted on the ESC website: http://www.edmondsoccer.com/comp_registration.php If you are planning on applying for a scholarship for next year now is the time to start that application process. They are due by July 10th. A notable change from last year is that with this years application you will also need to turn in a copy of your latest tax return. If you need a copy of the scholarship application please let me know.

Next year OFC is going to require each team not only have a manager but also a treasurer. If you are interested in being either a manager or a treasurer for your daughters team please let the coach that your daughter is assigned to know after tryouts.

There is a meeting slated for 6/11 at 6pm, at the north concession stand of ESC to discuss the tryout process. Please attend if you are interested. I will be attending for our team, but anyone that wants to go is welcome. Obviously I will have more information about tryouts after that. Something to note though... Registration fees are slightly higher this year; $235 (if spliting checks $125 and $110). Also payments will be made to the team treasurer by the 20th of each month, as opposed to the 25th as it is now.

Those are the most notable things I took from the meeting, I'm sure I will have more after the tryout meeting.

Everyone have a safe and happy Memorial Weekend.

Brian Hancock

Important USAO Camp Info

I gave the wrong dates in my email yesterday for the USAO Camp. The camp is
from July 12 through July 15... sorry about that.

Also, Since I am out of town next week and next Thursday is the last practice
Austin is having, LEANN is going to collect the USAO camp sign up sheets and
checks (minimum $125 due now, total is $325) and pass them along to Austin for
me. So, please get them filled out and to Leann by next Thursday.

If you need a copy of the brochure please go to the following link, download and
print yourself a new copy.

http://www.edmondsoccer.com/documents/2009usaoresidentialcamp.pdf

The link didn't work when I tried, so I attached a scanned copy of the sign up sheet, if you need it re-emailed to you please let me know.

Thanks,
Brian Hancock

p.s. Links are on the blog for USAO Camp, Competitive Camp, Competitive
tryouts, and OU Camp

Game Reminder / Next Weeks Schedule

Don't forget... we have a game tonight at 7:30pm vs. CVFC White on field 5W. Wear black and be there at 7pm for warmups.

Next week we will only practice on Thursday from 5:30 - 7:00pm. We are going to practice with the 98 Gold team. That will be our last practice. Austin wants to give the girls some time off before tryout activities and the USAO camp.

As a reminder here are those dates:
Tryout Camp - 6/8, 6/9, 6/10, 6/11 (8:00 - 9:30am)
Competitive Tryouts - 6/27 (8:00 - 9:30am and 3:00 - 4:30pm), 6/29 (4:00 - 5:30pm)
USAO Camp - 7/12, 7/13, 7/14, 7/15 (all day/night)

Brian Hancock

June Fees / USAO Info

I have been working on June fees and here is what I have figured out. All we owe for the past month is the usual $60 fee per girl for training and a $30 indoor training fee. If you will remember we paid our last month’s fee at the beginning of the season so that we would have some money in our account to cover things that come up. Taking that into account, as of right now all anyone would have to pay is $2.22.

However, this weekend I learned we will be getting a $200 (40%) credit from the Red Earth Invitational for not being able to complete the tournament. With that in mind what I figured I would do is cover the $30 or so dollars we are short in the account until we get the credit then figure out what each of you is owed back It won’t be much but there should be something. Or, we could use that extra money to cover the cost of a year end party or something. We can discuss later.

(Sniders - Since you did not pay the $60 in August 2008 for the June 2009 fee like the rest of us, due to joining us later in the season, I do need to get a $60 check from you by Wednesday.)

Anyway, that’s where we are at with money.

As for the USAO camp, I will be collecting your completed forms and a check for at least $125 (minimum deposit) by June 5th. The total cost of camp is $325 if you want to pay the whole thing right now, or you can pay the remaining $200 at check-in (I believe). Be sure your daughter and her roommate put each other down on the registration so that Austin can get the roommate assignment list done ASAP. If you have any questions about camp or your registration call or email me.

Last, I will be out of town from May 23 – May 30th (I’m going to Disneyworld!). I should be able to let you know before I leave what our schedule is for next week.

See you at practice on Tuesday and our game Wednesday.

Brian Hancock

OFC Camp Reminder

Below is a reminder from Coach Hampton concerning the OFC Camp this summer. See the ESC website (http://www.edmondsoccer.com) for more details.

Brian

Coaches, just a reminder. now until May 29th OFC camp is $80. May 30-June3 it is $95 Walk-ups are $100 Remind them about the changes in price.

They are coming in but wanted to remind your teams about price changes!!!

Coach Hampton
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Mens and Womens Coach
405-574-1358
www.usao.edu fachamptonj@usao.edu

Edmond Soccer Club
Director of Coaching
405-409-2275
13xchamp@sbcglobal.net
www.edmondsoccer.com

Schedule Week of 5/18

Our schedule for the week is as follows:

Monday - NO PRACTICE
Tuesday, 5/19 - Practice 5:30 - 7:00pm
Wednesday, 5/20 - Game vs. CVFC White at 7:30pm, field 5W, wear black, be at the field at 7:00pm for warmup

This is our last game of the season. Austin has said that going forward we will continue to practice in preparation for tryouts and that he may arrange for some scrimmages for us. I am sure more information will follow on that. Below is Austins schedule for the week.

Thanks,
Brian Hancock

Schedule
Monday 97 game
Tuesday 98. 530-7 96 7-830
Wednesday 97 6 o'clock game 98s 730 game
Thursday and Friday trying to get make up games

Thanks coach Hoover

REMINDER: Game Sunday

Just a reminder there is a game on Sunday vs. NOKC at NOKC field #15 at 5:00pm. We will wear red. Please be at the field at 4:30pm for warm up.

There is no game on Saturday.

If you are ever in doubt about the schedule you can always refer to the team blog… there is a current schedule with game results and every email I have ever sent out can be found there. Also, it lists the latest version of the calendar that I email to you… if you are looking at a different version it is probably wrong. We currently are on version 7, sent on 5/8/09. If you need a copy of the latest version please let me know and I will email it to you.

Check out the blog at: http://ofc98white.blogspot.com/

See you Sunday,
Brian Hancock

Game On... For Now

Despite what the ESC website and ESC Weatherline says our game is still on for
today. The ESC info says that fields are only open for State Cup team
practices... I had Austin check and they said we can still play our game tonight
barring any late afternoon thunderstorms.

Keep your phone handy and should we need to cancel due to a storm I will text
you. Hopefully they will hold off until after 8:30.

I probably will not be there tonight (Kelsie is gone too) but should you need
anything let me know.

Good Luck,
Brian Hancock

OU Soccer Camp Info

Below is some information from Austin... this is an option if you are looking for a camp other than the USAO camp.

Brian Hancock
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Here is information on the OU Soccer Camps... It is a very good camp as well with phenomanal facitlies and "coaching" staff. Now the USAO camp is one that the kids have to go to i am sending you this information as its another good camp. Let me know if you have any questions

register online at http://webmail.east.cox.net/do/redirect?url=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.soonersoccer.com

No Practice Monday / Weeks Schedule

We will not have practice on Monday of this week. The rest of our schedule is a follows:

Tuesday, 5/12 - vs. NWO Extreme at Dolese Park field 3 at 6pm, wear red
Wednesday, 5/13 - vs. CVFC Black at ESC field 9 at 7:30pm, wear black
Sunday, 5/17 - vs. NOKC White at NOKC field 15 at 5:00pm, wear red

Dolese Park is inbetween Macarthur and Meridian on NW 50th. If you have any questions let me know.

Brian Hancock

Remainder of Game Schedule

Due to some rainouts and a reschedule request the remainder of our schedule has
changed quite a bit. I have updated the calendar and attached it for you to
print down.

The remainder of our game schedule is as follows:

Saturday, 5/9 - Presidents Cup, games at 9:00am and 3:00pm at ESC
Tuesday, 5/12 - vs. NWO Extreme at Dolese Park field 3 at 6pm, wear red
Wednesday, 5/13 - vs. CVFC Black at ESC field 9 at 7:30pm, wear black
Sunday, 5/17 - vs. NOKC White at NOKC field 15 at 5:00pm, wear red
Wednesday, 5/20 - vs. CVFC White at ESC field 5W at 7:30pm, wear black

Hopefully the rain gods will hold off a bit and not force anymore changes. Any
questions let me know.

Brian Hancock

No Practice Tonight - President's Cup Info

The complex is closed today so there will be no practice tonight.

OSA informed us, as of right now, the Presiden't Cup tourney is still scheduled for tomorrow. We have a semi-final game at 9am and if we win that then we will play at 3pm. Both games will be on field 3 south. Please be at the field 45 minutes early for warm up. We will wear black for both games.

Brian Hancock

Goalkeeper Camp

2009 - 0SA GOALKEEPER CAMP WHAT: The Goalkeeping Camp will be dedicated to developing and enhancing every Goalkeeper to his/her maximum potential. Every Goalkeeper has specific needs that must be met in order for success. Training will take place in a FUN, SAFE and COMPETITIVE environment.

Training topics covered are: ·
Goalkeeping Warm up ·
Handling - Preparation, Ready, Receiving ·
Footwork - Receiving Position ·
Diving Techniques ·
Shot Stopping - Into line/Down the line ·
One v One ·
Dealing with the Back Pass ·
Playing last man ·
Reaction Work ·
Managing the players in front of you.

Training will be intense but enjoyable and cover a vast amount of game related topics

WHO: Under 9 (born after 8-1-2000)- Under 19 goalkeepers

WHEN:
U9 - U13 Tuesday, June 16 - Thursday, June 18 ***
To register for this camp, click on this link: https://www.gotsport.com/asp/application/reg/Default.asp?ProgramID=1968&Type=PLAYER

U14 - U19 Sunday, June 14 - Tuesday, June 16 ***
To register for this camp, click on this link: https://www.gotsport.com/asp/application/reg/Default.asp?ProgramID=1969&Type=PLAYER

***1st day of camp will start at 2:00pm & last session ends at 12:00pm***

WHERE: Universityof Oklahoma, Norman , OK
COST: $225.00* - for any registered ODP player
DEADLINE TO SIGN-UP IS MAY 15TH!!!!
$300.00* - for any player who is NOT a registeredODP player

*There will be a $75.00 late fee charge for any camper who does not register by the deadline.

Cost includes training sessions, lodging and meals.

STAFF:
Alexis Vizarelis - Head Oklahoma ODP Coach, USAO Lead Assistant Coach, ESC Director of Goalkeeping

Graeme Abel- OU assistant & Goalkeeper coach, USSF "B" license,NSCAA National Goalkeeper staff, Region IV ODP Goalkeeper staff

Kurt Luitwieler - Holland Hall Women's Head Coach, USSF "A" license, National Youth License
Sid Goodrich - All-American Goalkeeper at Buffalo, State College, Former Region I ODP Goalkeeper Staff

Stephanie Gurley - University of Tulsa assistant coach, Former ORU Goalkeeper First Team

No Practice Tonight

In case your daughters did not tell you, there will be no practice tonight.
Instead we will have a practice Friday (5/8) from 6pm to 7pm. As of now it will
be at ESC, but should that change I will let you know.

Brian Hancock

Need Volunteers for President's Cup

ESC is still in need of volunteers for this weekends President's Cup. Please help at if you can. They have adjusted some time slots so please look at the spreadsheet to see if there is something you would like to do. I will be on Drink Cart from 10am to 12noon if anyone wants to join me.

Please reply to both Pauline and myself to let us know what you would like to do. Pauline is pbyars@sdrge.com

For a copy of the sign up sheet email me and I will send it to you.

Red Earth Invitational Questions

Sorry to blow up your email this morning.

I've had a few questions about what is going to happen with the Red Earth
Invitational. They sent an email out this weekend that basically said they
would evaluate their options this week and let us know.

I take that to mean they will look to see if they can feasibly reschedule it and
if not what they will do in the way of refunding money. Their rules state, "If
the tournament is canceled due to inclement weather, acts of God or other acts
beyond the tournament committee’s control and prior to the commencement of the
event then participating teams will be refunded a portion of their entry fee.
Once the tournament begins there will be no refunds." We played one game, so
technically they don't have to refund anything, hopefully the will though.

If they do not reschedule the tourney I will discuss with Austin at that time if
he wants to play in another, until then we will just have to wait and see.

Any other quesitons please let me know.

Brian Hancock

p.s. I scanned and posted the President's Cup team picture and posted it on our
blog. Check it out at below

ESC 98 White Team Photo: President's Cup

WHAT A TEAM! I think maybe even Coach Austin has a smile on his face! Well, that's what Coach Austin looks like when he's happy anyway.

(click on picture to enlarge)

President Cup Volunteers Needed

ESC is asking for volunteers for this weekends President's Cup. They sound desperate for help. If you have time and would like to volunteer please email me with what you would like to do and when you would like to do it as soon as possible. If you need to know what is available contact me.

FYI: our game is at 9am and the final is at 3pm.

Please do your part and volunteer if you can.

Thanks,
Brian Hancock

Schedule Week of 5/4

Here is our schedule for the week.

Monday, 5/4 - Practice INDOOR at Hat Trick (field 2) - 5:30-7:00pm
Wednesday, 5/6 - Practice outdoors - 5:30-7:00pm
Thursday, 5/7- Practice outdoors - Time TBA
Saturday, 5/9 - President Cup Semi-Final and Final
- 9am - vs SLSC Cosmos Blue - ESC field 3 South - Wear Black
- 3pm - Final - ESC field 3 South - Wear Black

Austin wanted to also note that High School Finals are Tuesday and Friday and the Edmond North Girls could always use your support. I don't know when and where games are but I'll let you know when I find out.

Brian Hancock