A publication of the Keeper Club
Written and edited by Jim Walker
-- December 2010
A publication of the Keeper Club
Written and edited by Jim Walker
TRAINING IN DECEMBER
For Keeper Club members (ages 10-18) training at Dyess Park continues on Mondays (8pm) and Thursdays (5:30pm) and for Junior Keepers (6:30pm). On December 16, the final session of 2010 begins at 5pm for both Keeper Club and Junior Keepers, followed at 6pm by the annual Christmas party. Training in 2011 begins Monday, January 10. For additional information, email JWalker332@aol.comor call 281-217-1612.
PARTY TIME FOR KEEPERS!
For years it was called the “White Elephant” gift exchange, hoping to attract some nice elephants to our party. We tried everything--held it outside, inside, in rain, in the cold--but the pachyderms, white, gray, black, or blue, never showed. To make matters worse, they advised through attorneys they no longer wanted their name associated with this event. So several years ago, we changed it to the “Krazy Keeper” gift exchange, and you know what? The white elephants continued to stay away and no crazy keepers show up either. Lots of keepers, but most are entirely sane. Keepers, crazy or no, are so much more fun than elephants, anyway. This year’s 16th annual Christmas party will be held Thursday, December 16, at Dyess Park‘s Far Pavilion (north concession area) if weather permits, in the softball building at the double stop signs if raining. All keepers, past, present, and soon-to-be’s--are invited for a training session starting at 5 o’clock, followed by pizza, drinks, and the gift swap at 6 o’clock.
We Get Questions
“Is this 6 o’clock in the morning?” one maybe-crazy keeper asked. Answer: No, it is an evening event.
“What if I’m not crazy?” inquired another worried keeper, “can I still attend?” A: Certainly, we can use a little sanity around here anyway.
“Can I bring something?” was another question. A: Glad you asked! The only requirement for admission is something wrapped, a useless item you would prefer to be in somebody else’s possession by party’s end, or a thing purchased for less than $10.
This is where krazy comes in and these “gifts” will be distributed randomly and are subject to negotiation. Also, keepers and/or their parents are welcome (read that “urged”) to bring desserts to top off the food table. If any readers can lend a hand that night, advise via email (jwalker332@aol.com) or call 281-217-1612.
COLLEGE HONORS FOR TROI
Fulfilling a long-held dream to play at a high level, Keeper Club alumnus Troi Jorgensen concluded her collegiate career at St. Edward’s University with high honors. Proving keepers don’t have to be tall for success, Troi was named to the all-Heartland Conference first team and all-South Central Region second team, and helped lead the Hilltoppers to conference and regional championships as St. Edward’s reached the NCAA’s Division Two Elite Eight for the first time ever before bowing to the University of California-San Diego, 1-0. She led the Heartland Conference with a 0.46 goals against average, posting three full shutouts and participating in nine other clean sheets. Troi ranked 11th nationally among goalkeepers.
Kristi Sparkles, Too
“A lot of the credit goes to KK (Kristi Koudelka),” an exhausted Coach Matt Yelton said minutes after his Lee University squad survived a full game, two overtime periods (110 minutes) and eight rounds of a shootout to advance to the championship round of the Southern States Athletic Conference last week. Lee sophomore Clair Lanter nailed her shootout kick, and senior keeper Koudelka stopped Auburn-Montgomery's attempt to send the thriller to a ninth round. The match officially goes on record as a tie with Lee winning the nerve-wrecking shootout, 6-5, for advancement. “She stepped up and made three huge saves in the shootout,” said Coach Yelton. Kristi went the distance in Lee’s 2-1 victory Monday (November 29) over the University of Mobile to reach the quarterfinals of the NAIA national tournament. Lee is defending national champion.
Other Campus Notes. . .
In an early November matchup pitting former Keeper Club members Troi Jorgensen and Mari Edwards in opposite corners, Mari’s St. Mary’s University squad upset Troi’s favored St. Edward’s University, 1-0. Troi played the first half for St. Ed’s, while Mari appeared as a defender late in the first half, then moved to goalkeeper early in the second half. It was the first loss of the season in 18 games for Troi’s Hilltoppers, and Mari’s Rattlers raised their record to 10-7-2 with the victory. . .Keeper Club and Dynamos alum Jono Rumfield wrapped up his season as a sophomore midfielder at Southwestern Assemblies of God (Waxahachie), where another ex-Dynamos player, Brendan Kowalski, is a freshman defender. . .Hannah Legler finished her season as Navy’s goalkeeper with a 5-5-3 record and a 1.10 goals against average, appearing in 18 games. Hannah is a 5-10 sophomore from Cy-Fair HS. . .Jonathan Kauffman (Ouachita Baptist U.) and Dustin Marsh (Schreiner U.) both saw action in goal as sophomores.
KEEPERTALK
High fives to Trevor Gibson, Grant Steppe, Kacie Paine and Calvin Anderson for their hard work on crosses and corners during a late November session. The following week, the same four, plus Kevin Hobart and Mallory Majewski, took the next step in mastering deep crosses. . .Jorge Toledo, a member of the Junior Keepers, worked out with the bigger guys and gals in the final pre-Thanksgiving session, showing his fearless diving technique and willingness to go for the tough ones. . .Although hampered by injuries, Kaylee Barrett continued to answer the call in goal for her team and helped lead the U14 Dynamos to a second place finish in the Thanksgiving tournament at Meyer Park. . .Bryant Munoz, who is trying out as a field player with the U15 Dynamos, was a faithful assistant during fall keeper sessions; others who helped out were Aleks Alanis and Chris Gibson with the older keepers, and Sophie Frusco, who assisted with the Junior Keepers. . .Look for the Keeper Club to present a B. Y O. K . (Bring Your Own Goalkeeper) workshop at Dyess Park in January.This is an opportunity for coaches and parents to learn ways to help their goalkeeper(s) to prepare for games and come through when most needed. . .For the tops in soccer talk, check out Glenn Davis on Mondays from 7-9pm with the Dynamo All Access talk show and again on Tuesdays from 7-8pm with news and interviews. Soccer fans can follow on Twitter: Soccermattersgd for inside stuff and there’s more on http://glenndavissoccer.com. Call in, too, at 281-212-5790. Glenn would love to hear from you. . .If you have items for Keeper! or KeeperTalk, please email JWalker332@aol.comor call 281-217-1612.
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Kaylee Barrett warns forwards to obey the sign
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KEEPER PUZZLER
How much do you know about Cy-Fair soccer? Here’s a quiz to find out. Only one answer is correct, but be careful. If you’re not sure of your replies, check bottom of the column.
1. What is the name of Cy-Fair soccer’s Select teams? a) Dynamite; b) Dynaflow; c) Dynamics; d) Dynamos.
2. Soccer players are required to wear shin guards for: a) grocery shopping; b) car wash fund-raisers; c) school assemblies; d) games and training
3. Goalkeepers must wear: a) helmet; b) perfume; c) different colored jersey from teammates; d) high-heeled shoes
4. Roly the Goalie is: a) Pat Onstad; b) Grant Steppe; c) Roland Sikinger; d) Rodrigo Silos
5. Jim Walker is: a) an exercise machine; b) Tennessee walking horse; c) Keeper Club custodian; d) night watchman for Cy-Fair ISD gymnasium.
6. Tough one! Before changing its name Cy-Fair Youth Soccer Club was known as: a) Kickers United; b) Matzke Maulers; c) West Soccer Club; d) Jones Road Footballers.
7. New official name for the Keeper Club’s Christmas party gift exchange is a) Kool Kangaroo; b) White Elephant; c) Krazy Keeper; d) Alarmed Armadillo. C’mon, read the newsletter!
8. To warm up before a game, a keeper should first: a) use jumper cables; b) kick ten balls as hard as they can; c) buy hot chocolate at the concession stand; d) jog and stretch
9. When facing a penalty kick, a keeper should first: a) call Roly the Goalie on your cell phone for tips; b) ask the referee if you can go to the rest room; c) believe in yourself; d) all of the above.
10. For punishment when they misbehave, Junior Keeper members are told to: a) perform 200 pushups; b) run five laps around Dyess Park; c) deliver coffee to Director of Training Olivier Finidori; d) take out the trash. (Only regular JKC keepers will know this one!)
TRAINING LOG
Names of keepers attending training sessions in November:
4--Alyssa Bradley, Kelsi Gibson, Kaylee Barrett, Kenzie Peterson, Aaron Austin, Taylor Elliott, Kennedy McGill, Noah Schroer, Rodrigo Silos, Marissa Mills, Assisting: Bryant Munoz. Junior Keepers: Jorge Toledo, Nathaniel Austin, Sammy Frusco, Johnny Hughes, Macy Rockey, Maddie Martinez, Brady Stonebraker, Steven Frank, Jason Marsh, Noel Marsh Chris, Assisting: Bryant Munoz
8--Kacie Paine, Mallory Majewski, Grant Steppe, Kevin Hobart
11--Kennedy McGill, Noah Schroer, Marissa Mills, Trevor Gibson, Kevin Hobart, Kaylee Barrett, Aaron Austin, Kelsi Gibson, Kenzie Peterson, Cameron Rieth. Junior Keepers: Brady Stonebraker, Sammy Frusco, Steven Frank, Nathaniel Austin, Jaime Guajardo, Jorge Toledo. Assisting: Bryant Munoz.
18--Kelsi Gibson, Aaron Austin, Kenzie Peterson, Kaylee Barrett, Kevin Hobart, Kennedy McGill, Calvin Anderson, Assisting: Bryant Munoz; Junior Keepers: Nathaniel Austin, Jaime Guajardo, Steven Frank, Brady Stonebraker, Sammy Frusco, Assisting: Bryant Munoz
22--Grant Steppe, Kacie Paine, Trevor Gibson, Calvin Anderson. Guest server: Chris Gibson.
23--Trevor Gibson, Rodrigo Silos, Jorge Toledo, Kaylee Barrett, Kelsi Gibson, Kevin Hobart
29--Kevin Hobart, Kacie Paine, Mallory Majewski, Calvin Anderson, Grant Steppe, Trevor Gibson. Assisting: Aleks Alanis, Bryant Munoz
RSTAR MAY HAVE THE GLOVE FOR YOU
A Houston-based company called rstarsoccer is producing moderately-priced goalkeeper gloves that may be a good fit for you as a goalkeeper playing a full season of games. The Keeper Club has been asked to try them out and we have been pleased with our early experiments. There is information in the accompanying advertisement and you can see more about rstar gloves atwww.rstarsoccer.com.
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BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
“You can’t do it.” “You’re not good enough.” “Don’t even try.” “Who do you think you are?” “You’ll never make it.” “Settle down.” “You don’t deserve it.” Somebody better than you should have it!”--Coach Jack Canfield, quoting the vulture of unworthiness sitting on your shoulder.
When the kitten looks in the mirror, she sees a lion looking back. When a striker looks up to set a target, he or she should see a hulking steely-eyed bigger-than-life figure with oversized hands looking back. Gracious, that’s you! Believe in yourself.--Keeper Club’s recipe for preparation.
QUOTABLE
“I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship--Louisa May Alcott
“Good things happen to players who train hard.”--Goalkeeper guru Tony DiCicco
TIP OF THE MONTH
Stay poised. When all else on your team is falling apart, the keeper must stay composed throughout the whole game. Poise can be demonstrated verbally and physically. A keeper’s body language tells volumes, especially after conceding a goal. Good keepers do not self-destruct under pressure. Your teammates are looking to you for leadership and you must lead by example.
KEEPING SECRETS
Cutting out a cross that targeted for a striker’s head isn’t considered a save because it isn’t a direct shot on goal, but it’s just as valuable. Being alert enough to dominate your area is critical and your save of a cross and distribution of the ball to start an attack is significant.
PUZZLER ANSWERS
1. Dynamos; 2. games and training; 3. different colored jersey; 4. Roland Sikinger; 5. Keeper Club custodian; 6. West Soccer Club; 7. Krazy Keeper; 8. jog and stretch; 9. believe in yourself; 10. take out the trash