What a difference a week makes! Team Coyote showed up to play today, and showed a drastic improvement over last week. Needless to say, Coach Art (pictured here to the left) is quite proud of the way the 'Yotes played today! Good job, guys...make sure you get an extra helping of sage chicken for dinner tonight, you deserve it!
Despite losing the game (by one or two goals), Team Coyote did not give up, kept pressure on the other team, and were never out of the game. It really could have easily been a win, save for a few bounces of the ball. The 'Yotes have nothing to be ashamed of...they all played a great game!
Another impressive feat today was the sportsmanship that the Coyotes displayed on the field! We kept our cool and composure on the field, and it not only showed, but payed off in some great defensive stands and challenges by the team. Cole literally stole a goal from the other team at the last possible moment by stepping in and taking the ball from the other team right on the goal line. He not only took the ball away, but dribbled it the length of the field and got his own shot on goal! That's the way we do it! Great job!
Kendal found herself in the middle of the pack today as well, and even took the ball away from one of the other team players that was dribbling down field! She got in a couple of good power kicks on the ball as well. Great job, Kendal! It is just a matter of time...I can see your first goal coming in a game soon.
Jack continues to be a team player, and steps in whenever he is called on. He also got a couple of kicks on the ball, and made a great throw in to our team. Every week, he gets more and more confident and is beginning to step into the pack when the ball comes his way.
Nick is a defensive wall! He hustles down the field when the other team wins the ball, and trys to protect his goal. He had a couple of solid kick offs today as well. I would like to see him get a little more involved in the offense. He has a solid leg, and with time and practice, I can envision him dribbling downfield and scoring.
Cole has great speed and remarkable dribbling skills! He can turn and burn with the best of them, and is a scoring machine in an open field. He gets in there and challenges for the ball, and more often than not, wins the challenge!
Great job Cole!
Logan is what I like to call "Coyote Quick"! Like Cole, he can motor down the field, plays some outstanding defense by running down the ball, stepping in, and taking the ball away from the opposing team. His efforts pay off in several goals each week. That's what we're talking about!
Jonas has the potential to score a few goals himself! I saw him get into the pack today, and kick the ball away from the other team. He does some great throw ins, and in the open field, has a strong leg. Like Nick, if we can just get him involved in the offense a bit more, there is no reason he can't score a few goals. Good job, Jonas! Keep up the effort!
Akil wasn't here today, and we missed him. But when he is on the field, you can always count on him being right in the middle of the mix, challenging, defending, and shooting and scoring.
In short, I think that Team Coyote played well today! I went into Rebekah's room after the game, and she and her brothers were playing with Legos....they broke out into a song...which will be our theme song for this week. Enjoy!
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