March ASU Men's Open

ASU is hosting a Open Men's Tournament (most of the top Open Men's Team and College Teams enter in this tournament), March 6 (Friday) to March 8 (Sunday). We will have a game Friday, they will have 24 men's teams, so everyone will be playing on Friday. The cost per player will be $90-$100 depending on how many player attend.

I need to mail in the entries by Dec 5th to hold a spot. Please let me know by this Sat or email if you plan on attending.

The have host hotel $119 per night at the Marriott... unless Rob can find us another great hotel like we had in Tuscon.

Club - No Workout Oct 31st

The pool will be closed Friday Oct 31st. We will have workout on Sat normal times.

Happy Nevada Day!!!

Dues - Club and Masters

The following have not paid dues for Oct or longer - please pay before Tuesday October 28th.

Dr Phil - Steven - Al - Santana - Kody - Gabby.

Masters: Edwin - Thor

Shot Clock - Donations

Great start on the donations from the Masters - We are trying to paying for the shot clock we broke this summer: Fifty dollars from: Robert Wills, Rob Wills, Jake Melia, Vaune Kadlube and Chris Magee. Louie from California is selling (or eating) $66.00 of See's Candies for the kids fundraiser.

Two Hundred and fifty down - Nine hundred and fifty to go.

Fund Raiser

Masters: At our summer tournament this past August we broke the City's shot clock and they have sent the club a bill of $1,200.00 Before we set up a fund raiser I would like to ask the players to make a donation so we can pay the City for the shot clock.

Club: I want to thank everyone for taking part of the See's Candy sale... we need to purchase so many items: Ball Carts (cardboard boxes just did not cut it after our cart broke) Goal Backing with our Team Logo... Balls....

For those club players who are not selling the See's Candy will still be responsible to raise $66.00 each before the end of the year. Maybe you can get together and set up a car wash. I understand if you can not come up with the $66 before you sell the candy but we can not afford to lose money like our past fund raisers (there are still Krispy Kreme cards and money still out).

We will also have a Garage Sale before the end of the year.

First Place for Masters!!!

Our Masters team took the Gold at the University of Arizona Men's Open Tournament. The guys won all their games: Bracket play: University of Arizona "B" team beat this team by at least 10 goals, half of our goals came from counter attacks, the others coming from set offense and 6 on 5. Our 2nd game on Sat was against Arizona State University, this win was from Good defense and a balanced offensive effort. Our last game in the Bracket was on Sunday AM against KAOS (this is the team that tied us at our tournament and we won the shootout to advance to the Gold Medal Game)... again this winner of this game would go onto the Gold Medal game and the loser to the Bronze Game. We won the game: but it should have been by more goals, we made some passes others were not expect. This was a good thing: Instead of our team taking a shot because we could shot the ball, this time we looked like shooters and then passed off to the next open player (who wasn't really ready for the ball, think the person with the ball would shoot the ball). Great win for the team!!!

Before going onto the the Gold Medal game I want to point out a great lesson we learned from KAOS - we played great two meter defense and their sets could not get set so they began to kick off, push off, grab too high and the ref's turned the ball over.... KAOS thought the refs were making bad calls... KAOS never thought about how to correct the turnovers... maybe the should have posted up, maybe they should have moved the ball quickly to the deep wings and then into set, but instead they just kept blaming the ref's and they lost the game from not making the adjustments.

Gold Medal Game: We played the home team: University of Arizona "A", they guys are all young, quick, fast and in shape. In the 1st 3 quarters we pretty much stopped their counter attack and had a few of our own counter attacks. In the 2nd quarter the University of Arizona score table did not put up one of our goals. Going into the 4th quarter the score was 10-5 (TVH) at the end of the game the score was 10-9. We played the fourth quarter so we would not lose, when we should have play the 4th to win. But again another great lesson.

Having 2 goalies and 6 subbing set with speed was awesome to have. Before the tournament I sent everyone team and players goals - as a team we did a good job on our goals. Players also stepped up and did their job out there. Here are just a few of the great jobs the guys did in Arizona.

Rob: Last game Rob really stepped up and made some great blocks. As always such a great help to the players -I remember Rob telling Ryan to shoot the ball, the goalies are not respecting you... the next quarter Ryan scores an outside shot... this is just one example of what Rob does for the team.

Marcus: Wow great job, blocking and passes out!!! One time Marcus made 3 blocks on shots from inside of 4 meters, he would block the ball and the ball would rebound out so KAOS took another shot, block again, rebound and Marcus blocks it again!!!

Jake: was up on counters, had some nice drives, got open and made some great quick shot!!! He played Big, and once with two hands - lol. Great job Jake, wait till you get to Air Force you will fit right in!!

Magee: Every time from offensive and defensive Magee counters and did not go under the water and them pop back and and swim 50% down the pool!!!! Magee had a few of his famous backhands. Your best tournament without a doubt!!

Ryan: When Ryan played with the big guys he played them strong did not try to hide but stepped up at both ends of the pool. Had some great shots and made some great assists. Beginning to use his speed!! Good Tournament Ryan!!!

Jacint: The best he has played in a tournament, did not hide out there but was a big part of the game. Jacint did not play the games so he would not fail but this time Jacint played to succeed.

Mike: When Mike got in her tore up the pool, with his counters, he had great wet shots and played a great defensive game. We are all now thinking "Peter who"

Dandy: Wow played awesome! Dandy does something in the water to get the other players mad at him - he had at least 2 double ejections and got one guy on KAOS got so mad they gamed him and we got a 5 meter. (Tony said this guy was one of the ref's who did our last 12 under game in San Diego - remember the ref that call every little tick tac on us and no foul for the other team) So big Thanks Dandy. Dandy played every position both end of the pool and Dandy is fast/quick and a smart player.

Edwin: Edwin had on of his best tournaments, he was all over the place, countering, driving, set picks, fronting two meters, pressing on the wings, making assists.. great tournament. Edwin plays best when he does not get too hyper before the game!!

Thor: What a great job Thor did at set, he held his own, score in about every game from set. One time when Thor was out I explained that he needed to dip the left shoulder and turn for inside water... the next time in he did exactly that and once he scored and once he drew the kickout!!! Thor has some nice outside shoots (not counting the one that was just a few inches off - more like 8 feet off lol). Good job Thor.

Robert: Had some nice counter attacks and even more helping back on counters. Robert learned how to and how not to take 5 meters. All in all Robert had a very good tournament - a real team player. Robert also took on in the neck for the team.. in the KAOS game.

Joe: We missed Joe in the final game (he had to ref that game because the other ref had to get a flight home) we missed his calmness, Joe settles the team down, help the team work the ball instead of just taking any shot. Joe was great at fronting two meters!!! We found another role for Joe!!

Tony: As always played a great all around game - what ever the team needed Tony did it.... released at the proper time, made great assists, played great two meters defense from behind.... our 1st goal in the gold medal game Tony drew the kick out at set - passed the ball, the ball got tipped by the defense back to Tony and Tony score the goal... pretty funny - draws the kick out, makes his own assist and scores the goal!!

Louie: I am sure you have all noticed all the weight Louie has lost over 50 pounds and he does not get winded as quickly. Louie worked his butt getting up and down the pool, make a great goal on 6/5 (a 6 to 3 goal). Louie was even setting and made the defense drop on him and we scored from the outside... as Louie put is he was a pretty good decoy at set. Oh yeah and Louie thanks for helping the club raise money by selling the See's Candy.

What I enjoyed the most is watching all you guys having fun in and out of the water. Also watching each of you improve your game which in returns helps the team!! I had a great weekend - Thanks Guys!!!

See's Candy

Don't forget to bring you checks for $66 for the See's Candy. Cash or check make payable to: Team Vegas/Henderson

Thursday and Friday will be bring the candy for you to pick up.

Arizona Schedule

The game schedule changes just a bit: Sat 8 am same - our 2nd game is at 12:30 against ASU - Sunday we play KAOS at 10 am.

Marcus or Thor can you print a copy of the game plan and give to Mike, he can read on the ride up.

Let's all plan on meeting for dinner at Thor's Mexican place... I will have Tony and Louie with me. We are staying at the Hotel with Rob and Dandy's room.

University of Arizona Tournament

Got the game schedule from the tournament director - he said he had to get the schedule approved but should not change much. There are 8 teams - 2 brackets of 4. We are in with: ASU - KOAS (this is the team we beat in OT this summer) and U of A "B" team. Our Game schedule: Sat: 8 am vs UofA "B" (be at pool 45 mins before game time, ready for team meeting). 1:30 pm vs KOAS (rest of the games be at the pool 30 mins ready for team meeting). At least we will be out of there before the Cal UofA Football game. Sat night (Time to be announced) BBQ at Thor's place.

Sun: 10 am vs ASU - the our final game will depend on our record... last game to begin at 3:30 pm.

Check the blog again before you drive to Arizona.... if there is any change after Thurs pm I will call you or your drivers.

Check with Thor if you want to eat Friday night...he knows of a great Mexican place.

Last check your emails - I sent everyone but Mike and Dandy our game plan and goals for the weekend.

Sandy

Up Coming Events

Club:
1. This Sat Oct 18th - all the older players who come to the MGP will workout with the masters... most of the masters will be in Arizona for a tournament. Younger players workout Sat at the MGP 1-2:30 pm. The Older players come to the MGP 2:30-4.

2. Club no workout Oct 31st - Friday.

3. We will be entering in the Commerce Tournament 2nd weekend in Dec. More info to follow. 10's 12's and 14's again.

Team Gear

Tony is going to make another order for team gear (suits, bags, sweats, etc). Orders will be taken this Sat at workout. 1-2:30 pm Club and 2:30-4 pm Masters. Bring a check.

Thursday Workout READ IMPORTANT

WE JUST GOT A CALL FROM WHITNEY RANCH - THEY LOST POWER!! TO MAKE THINGS EASY WE ARE GOING TO MOVE WORKOUT TO GREEN VALLEY MULTI GEN POOL. 6:30-8 PM!!

IF YOU HAVE BALLS FROM THE TOURNAMENT PLEASE RETURN TO MGP!!

Evals for 12's & 14's

Here are just a few things I would like you to work on:

Steven: Legs!!! Get hips up after a block and get the ball. Passing long balls.
Jared: Speak and lead in the water.
Connor: Think how you are going to correct your mistakes and don't repeat them.
Skyler: Defense - how did the other team score!!!
Derek: Know when to play just defense and when to play both Offense and Defense.
Ashton: Defense - react before it happens. Hips up!!!
Santana: Intense - get into the game - aggressive!!

14's
Hunter: Get ball out quickly - talk to defense more, get mad when they are not playing good defense.
Gabby: swimming - stroke!!!
Eleanor: Cutting man off to the goal - when to reach for the ball while swimming.
Zach:don't panic and make a good pass - hand position before you shoot the ball.
Max: Mistake once - told what to do and don't do it again!!
Josh: Swimming Speed - learning what is offensive
Murphy: Defense - ask more questions at workout - and should know by game.
Mary: Outside shoots - off speed, lobs, side arms - around the head. Post up and able to take a foul at set.

12's - Think!!!! Everyone makes a mistake, but if you are told what your mistake was and how to correct it - DON'T LET IT HAPPEN AGAIN!!! Some of you are making the same mistakes for over a year!!! You have to Think!!! And "Just Do It" Your new saying is going to be "Just Did It"

14's - To take you to the next step you have to begin to either: 1. Doing extra swimming workouts (join a swim team but remember you don't miss workouts for swim meets). 2. Come to master workouts.

San Diego Results

Great Weekend!!!!

We took 3 teams (10's 12's and 14's) to San Diego this past weekend. Before I begin I want to Thank Angie for doing a great job of setting up the hotel, rides, cost, snacks, water, organizing parents, taking care of her baby, two kids and keeping her husband in check!!! Thanks Angie!!

The 12's had an easy way to the top 3 spots by outscoring the other teams by sometimes as must as 15 goals. But when it came down to the top 3 teams we could not match up with other two teams balanced skilled players. And lost their last 2 games (and we missed Mary in the last two games) but ended up with a Bronze finish... out of 9 teams. If we gave out a game ball this would go to Jared for his consistent good play.

The 14's played great defense and have really improved their offense since their last tournament in Utah. It was unfortunate that San Diego Shores changed their teams around and put their A's in our bracket and put their B and C team in the other bracket.... our only lost to San Diego Shores which meant the highest place we could get was 3rd. This was Shores A closes game and should have been the final game for the gold. Our 14's won all their other games by a large margin. The game ball would go to Hunter not only for have a great tournament in the cage but he played sick - not just sick but really sick!!

Our little one won the Gold!! I don't know who was happier the players or their parents!!! We had 15 players - poor Robert, coaching them was a hard job but to get everyone playing time was a job in itself. It was so nice to see our little ones doing such a good job in such a short time playing... can't wait till they are 14. It was so cute to see Estell one of our youngest players guarding United's not only their best player but their biggest - and when the ball came into set Estell just came down hard and stole the ball from him (this was int he final and closes game). The game ball would go to Lake for his head up play and improvement this tournament... plus he gave up his cap in the 4th quarter to let his little brother play (who is taking lessons in the once a week class).

Parents, I also want to Thank you for your support to the club, your participation in getting your kids to workout, tournaments and outings.

Weather Report for San Diego

Just checked the weather for San Diego this weekend:

Sat: 62-68 and might rain
Sun: 61-70 Partly Sunny

Sat's workout

There will be workout Sat (I will be in San Diego this weekend with the Club). I have asked Thor and Jake to run workouts - please play nice while I am gone!!!

Sandy

Reminder for San Diego

We are coming closer to the San Diego Tournament. Hope you are all ready!
Here is another friendly reminder to parents of younger players traveling alone.
Please remember to bring a "signed" letter by parents, authorizing medical care in case of an emergency and give to Angie.
Please don't forget to bring food money.
They will also have tournament shirts for $15 each.

Snack Money Past Due: (to Coach Sandy)
Hunter
Conner
Trever


Thanks Angie

U of A Tournament

The following players will be attending the U of A Tournament....$70 per player due next week.

Goalies: Rob - Marcus
Field: Jacint - Joe - Jake - Dandy - Mike - Thor - Ryan - Edwin - Magee - David - maybe Robert.

Don't forget our Annual BBQ at Thor's place Sat night!!!!

This Weekend

No Friday workout - most of the team leaving for San Diego

Sat: Club (Gregg - Jet - Adam - Jake) workout with the Masters from 2:30-4 pm.