Great Day @ PCC

Tom and Sodium had a great day of practice and scrimmage at PCC. Tom was in a penny and participating right along with the team. Coaching right from within the drill! Amazing. The girls really responded well to this 'Hands On' approach. They worked on several finishing drills that will really be needed as we head into a pre-season showdown with FC Portland Monday and then into QT's next weekend. During the scrimmage with Sapphire Tom would stop play in it's tracks, explain where and why a player should be in this position or that, then play would resume. A really great way to get the entire team involved and everyone listening. Sodium left practice pumped up and ready to take the field Monday.
Earlier this pre-season there were questions regarding Sodium's motivation and commitment this year. Girls seemed not be giving their best efforts at practice OR the games! I think todays practice invigorated them with a renewed spirit to give it their all!
This season will be what you make it Sodium. If you work hard to gel as a team, work hard on improving your game through commitment and dedication, then the sky's the limit!

"I've worked too hard and too long to let anything stand in the way of my goals. I will not let my teammates down and I will not let myself down."
    ~ Mia Hamm

Be the best you can be Sodium. Do it for yourself and your team. There are 14 girls that will have your back if they know you have theres. Be an example. Set a work ethic at practice and it will spill over into the games, guaranteed. You owe it to yourself and each other. Push yourself and your teammates to be the best. Every practice, every game, every day.

We need leaders to emerge this season lady warriors, who is it going to be? Who is going to step up and push the team to new heights? I realize it's not always the popular position but, then again, it's not a popularity contest. It's a vital position.
I've seem it happen and experienced it. You win a couple of State Championships and think you can relax. Think again. Tom brought up the point that to play Sodium is like playing in the World Cup. Every team we play is bringing their 'A' game. And if/when we lose, it should hurt. Take it personally ladies, remember; "If it is to be, it's up to me".

This team has remarkable players who have accomplished great things in their short careers. We are proud of you and look forward to watching you develop and grow in the coming years . Don't get discouraged. Know that if you give 100% you can always walk away with your head held high, regardless of the outcome. You are a great team with the potential to do amazing things. You have the support of parents and fans who love you and will be there for you always.

To an amazing team: GO SODIUM!

Next Up: FC Portland at 6PM on Monday. Field TBD