Written and edited by Jim Walker
-- May, 2013
A publication of the Keeper! Club
Written and edited by Jim Walker
MAY TRAINING
at DyessPark
"All things seem possible in May."--Edwin Way Teale
Who We Are:
The Regulars: Keeper Club members 10 years and older doing continuous training;
Junior Keepers: Beginning Keeper Club members 10 years and younger.
Past due: fee of $50 ($25 for Junior Keepers) for the current 10-week package of training sessions, covering March 18 through May 23. Please make check payable to "Keeper Club" and mail to: Dynamos, attn: Loree, 10924 Grant Rd., #224, Houston77070. If you have questions, email jwalker332@aol.com or call 281-217-1612. Here is the schedule for goalkeepers at DyessPark for May:
2--The Regulars, 5:30pm; Junior Keepers, 6:45pm
6--The Regulars, 8pm
9--The Regulars, 5:30pm; Junior Keepers, 6:45pm
13--NO training
16--The Regulars, 5:30pm; Junior Keepers, 6:45pm
20--The Regulars, 8pm
23--The Regulars, 5:30pm; Junior Keepers, 6:45pm
DYNAMOS TRYOUTS
Goalkeepers, not only is it free, it’s fun! Here’s an opportunity to compare your abilities with others your age. If you’re not already playing for the Dynamos, here’s a chance to see if you can step up and compete at Division One and Division Two levels while getting the best training in the Houston area. Here are DyessPark dates for tryouts that will determine which players are rostered for Dynamos teams playing in Fall, 2013, and Spring, 2014:
U11, U12, and U13 Tryouts in May
U11 boys and girls (8/1/02-7/31/03)--Mon., May 13 and Wed., May 15, 5:15-6:45pm
U12 boys and girls (8/1/01-7/13/02)--Mon., May 13 and Wed., May 15. 6:45-8:15pm
U13 boys and girls (8/1/01-7/31/01)--Tues., May 14 and Thurs., May 16, 5:15-6:45pm
U14, U15, U16, U17, U18 Tryouts in June
U14 boys and girls (8/1/99-7/31/00)--Mon., June 3 and Wed., June 5, 5:30-7pm
U15 boys and girls (8/1/98-7/31/99)--Mon., June 3 and Wed., June 5, 7-8:30pm
U16 boys and girls (8/1/97-7/31/98)--Tues., June 4 and Thurs., June 6, 5:30-7pm
U17 boys and girls (8/1/96-7/31-97)--Tues., June 4 and Thurs., June 6, 7-8:30pm
U18 boys and girls (8/1/95-7/31/96)--Tues., June 4 and Thurs., June 6, 7-8:30pm
Tips for Tryout Success
DO
**Report on time
**Bring your gloves, your own ball and water
**Wear shin guards and comfortable shoes
**Pay attention to instructions from trainers and coaches.
**Have fun!
DON'T
**Show up late
**Wear a team uniform (Dynamos' t-shirts are all right this year)
**Kick a ball after a group leader calls "everybody in"
**Show frustration when you make a mistake--instead, hustle to make up for it
**Look at Mom or Dad to see if you are doing all right
If you have questions about Dynamos Select tryouts, email dynamo14@sbcglobal.net or check elsewhere on this website.
RUNNING WITH WALKER!
The Keeper Club’s annual summer long conditioning and technique program for goalkeepers preparing for high school and college soccer will begin June 11 (week after tryouts) and continue at Dyess Park on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (6-7:15pm) through August 8 (week before Select Camp). This is a progressive curriculum for boys and girls 14 years and older and will focus on the demanding “keeper work” that will help aspiring keepers to compete at the varsity level. Jim Walker directs the program and will be inviting guest trainers to appear frequently to handle special assignments. The cost is $100 for the entire summer, with a 50 per cent discount for Dynamos and Cy-Fair Youth Soccer Club members. It is recommended participants attend every session, but it is understood there will be vacations, employment, and other summer activities that may occur, so attend when you can. There will be a registration form online. For additional information, please emailjwalker332@aol.comor call 281-217-1612.
Note: A limited number of field players and underage goalkeepers will be accepted for this summer’s program.
SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE
The annual Summer Goalkeeper Camp is scheduled for August 15-17 at DyessPark. This is a don’t miss opportunity for keepers and prospective netminders aged nine years to 18. . .nine hours of keeper-specific training directed by Jim Walker and an experienced staff. Paid-up Keeper Club members are eligible for a $15 discount off the regular $125 and there is NO charge for boys and girls who attend the Select Camp, which is the same week. The Keeper Camp operates on Thursday and Friday (Aug. 15-16) from 5 until 8pm and Saturday (Aug. 17) from 9am until noon, followed by a pizza and Powerade lunch. For information about the keeper camp, email jwalker332@aol.comor phone 281-2171612. Check out the camp registration link on this website for more information about all the camps or email dynamo14@sbcglobal.net. Here's the summer camp schedule:
FUNdamental Camp (ages 6 to 16), Aug. 5-9, 6-8pm $125 (online)
SELECT Camp (ages 9 to 18) Aug. 12-16, two sessions: 10am-noon and 5-8pm; $225
GOALKEEPER Camp (ages 9 to 18) Aug. 15-17, Thurs. and Fri. 5-8pm, Sat. 9am-noon, $125
OVERHEARD AT KEEPER! CLUB
“My coach said to tell you to hurry up and make me a goalkeeper.”
“Do we have to dive?”
“When can we fly?”
“What’s your story?” (Everybody has a story)
“Should I wash my gloves? They are really stinky.”
“Awww, why can’t we play keeper golf?”
“Coach, when do you think I’ll get tall?”
KEEPERTALK
Happy 10thbirthday to Junior Keeper TylerCrumpton. . . At the University of Houston April 13, U12 goalkeeper Aly Crouch participated in a triathlon—running one mile, biking six miles, and swimming 200 meters---she completed everything!. . .Kaylee Barrett was sidelined several games with a shoulder injury, and returned just in time to show her wares to Texas A&M coaches G Guererri and Phil Stephenson, who visited Dyess Park April 12 to work with Dynamos players. . .Kennedy McGill, still a year away from high school, was a happy camper when all her high schoolmates finished their respective seasons and rejoined her for training and games. . .SCENE(s) WHILE JAYWALKING: His under-13 Dynamos playing a man short, Rodrigo Silos kept them in the game with a number of acrobatic saves; Marissa Mills making aggressive distributions—both kicking and throwing—as her U13 Dynamos played a 1-1 tie with Albion Hurricanes SW; Maddie Saucedo making good decisions for the U13 Dynamos; Junior Keepers Maison Bell, Tyler Crumpton, and Will Boucher ”lookin’ good,” playing off their line and cutting angles for the Academy teams; Keeper Club newcomer Reagan Fortner turning in shutout goalkeeping for the under-11 Dynamos. Briahnna Ginwright bracing for a fierce free kick and turning it over the crossbar; Braden “Striker” Mann, back from injuries and the high school season, in great form for the U16 Dynamos of Coach Charlie Coull. . .Bob Odom, father-in-law of veteran New England Revolution keeper Matt Reis, is recovering from injuries in the explosion at the site of the Boston Marathon. Matt’s wife, Nicole, was one of 34 members of the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation’s team of runners who had signed up for the marathon to raise funds for the Myra Kraft Community MVP Awards honoring the late wife of Patriots and Revolution owner Robert Kraft.--Goalkeepers, coaches, and parents are urged to share photos and items of interest for possible use in Keeper! and KeeperTalk--Simply email to jwalker332@aol.com.
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Barely visible, and a little banged up, Steven Franke hugs the
ball after a big save.--photo by Lisa Franke
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TRAINING LOG
Goalkeepers who attended Keeper Club training sessions during April, 2013:
1—Izel Hernandez, Marissa Mills, Steven Franke
4—Marissa Mills, Payton Salinas, Reagan Fortner, Mia Posey, Maddie Saucedo, Aaron Austin, Kennedy McGill, Izel Hernandez, Briahnna Ginwright, Izzy Tullier, Kenzie Peterson, Isobel Herrod, Austin Fernandes, Oscar Guerrero, Steven Franke, Dieterik Hunsche; Junior Keepers: Maison Bell, Ian Herrod, Claire Juenke, Ayden Bridges, Abbie Bridges, Will Boucher. Assisting: Isobel Herrod
8--Steven Franke, Ethan Rimbey, Marissa Mills, Izel Hernandez
11—Reagan Fortner, Ethan Rimbey, Mia Posey, Aly Crouch, Maddie Saucedo, Payton Salinas, Michaelyn Wilkinson, Aaron Austin, Kenzie Peterson, Oscar Guerrero, Austin Fernandes, Izzy Tullier, Jason Marsh, Briahnna Ginwright, Steven Franke; Junior Keepers: Claire Juenke, Ian Herrod, Maison Bell, Ayden Bridges, Abbie Bridges, Will Boucher. Assisting: Isobel Herrod, Maddie Saucedo
15—Kacie Paine, Ezel Hernandez, Steven Franke, Marissa Mills
18—Fields closed
22—Izel Hernandez, Steven Franke
25—Kennedy McGill, Mia Posey, Aly Crouch, Payton Salinas, Michaelyn Wilkinson, Aaron Austin, Kenzie Peterson, Austin Fernandes, Izzy Tullier, Dieterik Hunsche, Steven Franke, Elle McPherson, Trevor Koch, Ethan Rimbey, Reagan Fortner, Marissa Mills, Izel Hernandez, Jorge Rodriguez; Junior Keepers: Will Boucher, Abbie Bridges, Tyler Crumpton, Claire Juenke, Ayden Bridges, Ethan Urrutia.
29—Rain reigned
QUOTABLE
"Celebrate what you've accomplished, but also raise the bar a little higher each time you succeed." --Mia Hamm, speaking to goalkeepers as well as field players
TIP OF THE MONTH
Keepers need to be in a set position with their hands only when they are in danger of a shot. When moving in the goal, left to right, front to back, run naturally with your arms and legs in sync. You will get to your spot where you need to be quicker.—Roland Sikinger
KEEPING SECRETS
Dealing with corner kicks. I see too many of our younger keepers taking their starting position for corners too close to the near post. That puts them in danger of the ball going over their heads to the far post. I like to start in the center of the goal, body shape facing both ball and penalty spot. Get in the mindset that any ball inside the six yard box is the keeper’s, especially high-lofted balls. Keepers will never know their range of coverage off their goal line for corners unless they try it in training. Two words from the keepers call when the corner is taken: it is either "KEEPER" when coming off your line to get the ball, or "AWAY" when staying on your line. Coach your teammates on the posts that when you call "KEEPER" they take two steps off the post and down the goal line to cover equal parts of the goal. When they hear you call "AWAY" they stay on their post until the ball is cleared out of danger.—Roland Sikinger
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