Monthly Archives: July 2016

Fall 2016 practices start Monday, August 8th

We received our official fall practice schedule. We start regular practices the week of August 8th. The Metro TOPS field is the small turf field formerly known as just the “turf field”. (Field 3 is now also a turf field, so we have to be more specific.) August 8th update:  We’ve been given the “all… Read More »

2016 Junior Academy Girls team camp review

We thank the girls for their enthusiasm & desire to learn during our Junior Academy Girls team camp. You girls rock! Check below for a detailed camp review, covering the good and bad, and some memorable moments. We also catalog the skills we taught, and how the girls can practice and play on their own… Read More »

2016 Olympics: US Women’s soccer schedule

The US Women’s National Team is looking to capture Olympic gold in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games soccer tournament. The team won its group (Colombia, France, New Zealand, USA) and now advances to the quarter final knock-out round. The US faces Sweden in their quarter final match Friday, August 12th, 12:00 noon, telecast on NBC… Read More »

Backpacks: making them unique

The good news:  Lots of girls are using their new backpacks! The bad news:  Many of the backpacks look alike! How to ID: We recommend that you customize your daughter’s backpack with a luggage tag, colored wrist strap, ribbon, small stuffed animal, etc. You may also choose to have your daughter’s backpack embroidered with her… Read More »

Fast Footwork Friday: July 15, 2016

July 15, 2016:  Our mascot LiCec introduces our next Fast Footwork Friday edition:  the partner toe tap challenge! These activities help develop balance, coordination, a soft touch on the ball, quick feet, leg strength, endurance and teamwork. All of these are important for soccer players. There are 4 different challenge levels, starting pretty easy at level 1, but… Read More »

Junior Academy Team Camp starts Monday, July 18th!

We kick-off the season with our Junior Academy Team Camp starting Monday, July 18th at Metro North Park (MNP). Proper hydration and foot care are two huge factors in keeping your daughter fit so she can get the most out of camp. Parking and field access:  Metro North Park is currently a construction site as… Read More »

Fast Footwork Friday: July 8, 2016

July 8, 2016:  Our mascot LiCec introduces our next Fast Footwork Friday edition:  the happy feet challenge! Happy feet activities help develop balance, coordination, a soft touch on the ball, quick feet, leg strength and endurance. All of these are important for soccer players. There are 9 different challenge levels, starting pretty easy at level 1, but… Read More »

Fast Footwork Friday: July 1, 2016

July 1, 2016:  Our mascot LiCec is proud to introduce our very first Fast Footwork Friday edition:  the toe tap challenge! Toe taps help develop balance, coordination, a soft touch on the ball, quick feet, leg strength and endurance. All of these are important for soccer players. There are 10 different challenge levels, starting pretty… Read More »