Next Steps Entering Dead Period

As the first week of open practices concluded on Thursday, I couldn't be more excited for the upcoming fall season. Throughout the week, I witnessed players with high energy, pushing themselves to improve, and players supporting each other. These core pieces will be essential to maintain when we hit the ground running in July. 

So, what are the next steps for our program? First, we will not meet or practice again until Monday, July 11. Our current plans are to host open practices throughout the week of July 11 (M-T-W-Th-F) from 9:00-11:00AM. Note, these dates and times are subject to change. You will be notified well in advance of any changes. Open practices are again voluntary and are open to any girl interested in trying out for the team. Official team tryouts will begin on Monday, July 18; these practice sessions will be mandatory for girls wanting to join the team.

To summarize our next steps, players and parents should follow this list of links and action steps.

1. Living Team Calendar
2. What is your level of fitness and will you be prepared for July practices?
• June Open Practice Fitness Marks - this link includes the running marks of players who attended open practice sessions. Compare these numbers to the guideline goals established on the Fitness Program (linked below). Where do you need to be in order to be an "impact JV player"?
• Fitness Program - follow this running program and guidelines to continue to get better.
• Fitness Running Groups - click on this link to view when and where groups of players are meeting to run. Please update this if you start a group.
3. Physical Forms - ensure that you have an active, up-to-date physical before July 11. Players without an active physical on file by July 11 will NOT be able to practice.

Legacy Core Meeting 2.1 - What do we want to create together?

Agenda

1. Welcoming!
• Who are we? What roles do we play?
• Reflection of Legacy Core 2015
• Team Norming
2. Brainstorming
3. Next Steps
4. Gratitude Circle

Kicking Off - 2016

Lady Generals Soccer is about to be in full swing! Although the 2016 fall sports season doesn't officially kick-off until July 15, the Lady Generals Soccer team will have several open practice sessions to start preparing for the upcoming season. These practice sessions are open to any girl interested in playing soccer at TNHS. Additionally, these sessions are completely voluntary as players will not be penalized for missing an open practice session. However, participation and involvement is highly encouraged. Tryouts for the team will not begin until the week of July 18.

Open practice sessions will start Monday, June 13 and will occur from 9:00-11:00AM at Thomas Nelson High School. We will host open practice from June 13-16 (Monday-Thursday). Players should make sure they arrive by 8:50, meet at TNHS athletic field house, and bring their cleats, shin guards, and flats (indoors or tennis shoes). Click here for our official team calendar (Note: I would not print this calendar as all times and dates are subject to change. Simply click on the live link to view the most up-to-date calendar).

Players should be aware that when we start practice and tryouts officially on July 18 that they should ENTER our pre-season in-shape. Our first official practice will not be fun for those players who are not fit. I recommend that you start running today and work to increase your intensity up until July 18. To help you prepare for our pre-season fitness tests, I've created a Fitness Plan Program. The program details what running marks you should be hitting when July 18 rolls around, communicates your fitness levels from last season, and it describes a running program for you to follow. Click on this presentation to view to the fitness program. Contact Coach Martin if you have any questions.

Finally, please ensure you have an up-to-date physical on file with Coach Martin. Schedule your physical ASAP, have the doctor fill out this form, and bring it to practice upon completion. I will keep a copy for myself and then make a copy for you to keep.

Summary With Important Links:

1. Official Lady Generals Soccer Calendar - includes all important dates, it's living
2. Fitness Program - start running today
3. KHSAA Physical Form - make sure this is up-to-date

Introducing.....The 2016 Legacy Core Team

The Lady Generals Soccer Program is proud to announce its 2016 Legacy Core Team! The Legacy Core is founded upon the core beliefs of shared ownership and effective partnerships. Members of this leadership team will collaborate with our coaching staff to offer their experiences, input, and leadership with the ultimate goal of continuing to develop a world class soccer program that will endure for years to come.

In its second year since its incorporation, the Legacy Core will look to build upon the systems and structures that were established last year. Outcomes for this year's Legacy Core team include developing and refining our mission and vision, engaging in an annual improvement process, and leading in a variety of ways throughout our program. We're extremely proud of these girls for having the courage necessary to step into a formal leadership role. I'm excited to see what we will create together.

Interested student-athletes were required to apply for the Legacy Core by writing a letter to our coaching staff. I want to encourage you to read a few of these letters by clicking on the name of the student-athlete listed below to view their application letter.

Freshman:
Izzy Whitis

Sophomores:
Maddie Byrd
Amelia Watkins

Juniors:
Alex Barlow
Caroline Middleton
Julia Rogers

Seniors:
Cameron Boone
Claire Hicks
Grace James
Marley Rogers
Joanna Whitis

You can stay informed with actions taken by the Legacy Core team by periodically reviewing our team blog as all agenda, links, and outcomes will be ran through our blog.