Time and Decisions

Time comes at the same pace for everybody. 24 hours a day, 60 minutes an hour, 60 seconds a minute. Time is a currency that we take for granted because of the way in which it comes, automatically, because we exist. We wake up and it’s there. Choosing where to spend our time is up to us. We use this currency to buy memories, consequences, regrets, and triumphs.

After assessing where the program needs to be and how much time I choose to give the program, I have decided that the program will be better under someone else’s care. This was not an easy decision for me, but it is the right one.

After our last game I had an overwhelming feeling of my inadequacy as a coach. I haven’t been able to bring the program to the heights I had envisioned, nor had the success I had imagined. However, I do think that my time coaching was time well spent. I learned a lot, have incredible memories, new friendships, some regrets, and the satisfaction of giving of myself so others can benefit.

I have learned a lot about myself throughout these last five years. The wise Ghandi once said that the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. I hope you as players take the opportunity to serve your community, family, friends, classmates, and coworkers. No matter what the outcome, you will have used your time in a very fulfilling way, and the world will be that much better.

Thank you parents for your help and support. Thank you players for doing your best. I’m honored to be a part of your life and hope to be able to continue to benefit you in any way I can.

Thanks for spending your precious time with me.

Love,

Coach Taylor and Dresden

Timpanogos - Maple Mountain

Timpanogos 0 - 2 - Maple Mountain

I was a little disappointed with the result of this game. We came out slow and they scored two savable goals in the first five minutes. This isn't an indictment of our goalkeepers, but an indictment of the team as a whole. When you are a young, talented team, you cannot come out slow and expect to out-muscle teams.

Sometimes in life you get only one chance. If you miss that chance you have to work twice as hard to have that opportunity again. Work is the great equalizer, not talent. Talent will get you through some games, but watch the great teams. Some have superior talent, but many do not. Learn how to work better than anybody else and you'll be better than everyone else.

Player of the Game: David Johnson - he shifted the momentum every time he was in.

Timpanogos vs Springville

Timpanogos 5 - 2 Springville

I'm glad you were able to see how well you can play together. When things click playing is a lot more fun. The only thing different in this game from the rest of the games was your work ethic. You ALL worked hard. When you all work hard together, things get easier, better, and success is a more likely outcome of your efforts.

Goals: Alex Jessop (2), Ryan Howell, Salvadore Sanchez, Ethan Glazier
Assists: Oscar Cruz (2), Jordan Strong

Player of the Game: Salvadore Sanchez - won many balls high on the pitch and scored a great free kick

Provo - Timpanogos

Timpanogos 0 - 3 Provo

Player of the game - JV

I played in a couple games in the last few weeks and forgot how much running soccer is. I was tired within minutes of both games. I watched the JV boys go into the game, give it their all, and sub out. I'm always impressed with people who give "it" their all, whatever "it" may be.

Many times we give "it" our all and fail, even fail miserably. In these circumstances I often hear, this isn't fair, I worked so hard, but I've done everything I can. All of these are valid points, but miss the mark when we look at these from a life-enriching perspective. What if we stop giving "it" our all after a failure?

Failure teaches us as well if not better than success. If failure has taught you to blame others, stop trying, cry, or complain, then you are missing out on vital learning experiences that will shape you as an individual. Winston Churchill said, "Success consists of going from failure to failure without the loss of enthusiasm."

How many times has Messi missed easy chances? How many times have you seen great players play awful? In the NBA finals in 1994 I watched John Starks miss 11 three pointers - 11! He is still the all-time leader in Knick's history for MADE three pointers. The only person to miss more three pointers in a playoff game is.....Steph Curry who missed 13!

What you do with failure will largely determine how much success you will have in this life.

Last Two Games

Last Two Games

Timpanogos 1 - 3 Spanish Fork

Goals: Ethan Glazier
Assists: Oscar

Player of the Game: Ethan Glazier

Timpanogos 0 - 0 Springville

Shutout: Evan Burr 0.5, Aaron Saldana 0.5

Player of the Game: Evan Burr

Captain's Sheet

Captain Sheet

As a captain you are held to a higher standard than the rest of the team. You will be responsible for the team’s performance in practice and games. You will have direct responsibilities specific to your position.

Great leaders are humble, honest, patient, grateful, and socially intelligent. Great leaders lead by example. Great leaders do not find faults, they find remedies.

Captain responsibilities:

Alex Jessop:

1.      Speak with team manager to make sure all equipment is ready for game.

2.      Fan, parent, and referee relations

3.      Coordination with JV captains for equipment

4.      Lead game-day drills

5.      Other responsibilities as coaches decide

6.      Discuss moral of team – team bonding

Tony Miranda:

1.      Make sure all team members are accounted for and properly equipped at practice and game day

2.      Saturday training sessions

3.      Cleanup after practice and games

4.      Leading team shouts, parties, gatherings, etc.

5.      Other responsibilities as coaches decide

6.      Responsible for team member scheduling of gatherings, fundraisers, etc.

Jordan Strong:

1.      Practice warm ups

2.      Coordinating with team manager on uploading game film and stats

3.      Submitting stats to coach within 24hrs of game

4.      Rosters to coach before game

5.      Step in for captains if they are unable to fulfill duties

6.      Captain communication group – this group includes all captains and coaches

Timpanogos - Put on the Gas

Just finished watching the Corner Canyon game. I'm amazed at how slow we came out, but how hard we finished. What was the change? Why did we wait until the second half to really put on the gas? Shows heart and we'll move on from here. Watch this video to see what's possible when good teams put on the gas - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgUMJKGnOUg

Timpanogos 1 - 5 Corner Canyon

Goals: Axel

Kids Camp - 2018

Please review the drills and your assignments before you show up tomorrow morning at 9 a.m.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HjlybmmO5XNGp9iTGWkKYXO7DV9vfO8jK8vp2-dmHko/edit?usp=sharing

See you tomorrow!

Coach Taylor

First Half - THS vs SFHS - The Wolf

Timpanogos 1 - 3 Spanish Fork

Goals: Ethan Glazier
Assists: Oscar

Game Film:
https:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qO0MdMyWUA

Video to watch before practice to answer the following question:

1. What is a trophic cascade?
2. What does that have to do with you?

I'll discuss this spreadsheet at practice.

Jimmer Fredette - Grit - Read Before Practice

Read this article (https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900012465/the-lonely-master-from-march-madness-to-shanghai-the-unlikely-journey-of-jimmer-fredette.html) before practice today. I'll ask you the following questions:

1. What is more important, dreams or a plan?
2. What set Jimmer apart from the other Americans that played in China?
3. What is he still ready for?
4. What obstacles did he overcome?

Tactical Video - Defensive Transitions

Defensive Transitions

This was our biggest issue from the tournament - transitions out of the defense. I will ask you questions about this video.

St. George Tournament - 2018 - Average

St. George results:

Timpanogos 4 - 1 Uintah

Goals: Axel Esparza (2), Jordan Strong, Alex Jessop
Assists: Salvador Sanchez, Victor Alcala, Alex Jessop

Player of the game: Axel Esparza - his pressure created not only his goals, but set the pace for the whole game.

Timpanogos 1 - 1 West Jordan
Goals: Alex Jessop (sort of)

Player of the game: Alex Jessop - played with tempo, passed well out of the back.

Timpanogos 0 - 4 Box Elder

Player of the game: Benjamin Munoz - ran his brains out for 10 minutes then almost passed out on the sideline.

Overall, the tournament went OK, average results. Actually, exactly average. Look at the statistics:

1 Win, 1 Loss, 1 Tie, 5 goals for, 5 against - could results be more average? Everything is right on the money as far as averages go.

If we have an average season, will you be satisfied? Practices are a lot of effort to get average results. I believe we are underachieving if we have average results this season.

Why do you think we had average results?

I don't know the answer, but have an idea. How many of you have committed to 100% obedience to the rules? How many of you are truly pushing yourselves for your 20 minutes at home? I see great effort on the field and great efforts on the practice field, that's why the results confuse me a bit.

Great underdog teams like Butler basketball, Leicester City, Iceland and great power teams like Manchester City and Bayern Munich have one thing in common - they all commit to and keep the rules.

When Pep got to Manchester city he banned Wifi, pizza, all heavy foods, and gave the players a curfew!  After they started wining he then, instead, gave them strict social media rules, but still kept food, fitness, and the sleeping rules.

You cannot control what others do, but you can control what you do.

What are the steps we need to take to transform our average team into champions?

I'll ask you at practice today.

Questions About Defensive Positioning

Tony - you had a lot of questions after practice about defensive positioning. This video will help. Please watch before practice.

How Bad Do You Want To Win?

Fast forward to 5:56. Watch how much running this winger does - game result? 4-3 Liverpool.

Varsity - JV - Currently

Timpanogos 2018 is the link to the document that has your assigned team for your the preseason. This designation means two things: you are on the Timpanogos High School team and you are needed. 

We may need you one game at the varsity level and the next at JV. Wherever you are playing that day, you are expected to contribute your best efforts not matter what your role is.

Winston Churchill said, "Continuous effort - not strength, or intelligence - is the key to unlocking your potential."

I'm excited to see you thrive and progress in the program.

Coach Taylor

Soccer Numbering System

Yesterday we talked about the numbering system as we were working on our formation. You need to know the numbering system to be able to understand the formation.

Read this article.

Below are the highlights:

So, what are the soccer numbers as they relate to the positions and what are some basic characteristics of each?

1	Goalkeeper Technically proficient Solid technical passing abilities Strong distribution decisions Gifted athlete
2&3	Outside Backs (Right & Left) Ability to play great long service Strong at defending 1 vs. 1 Speedy player able to cover ground on the flanks Solid technical passing abilities
4&5	Center Backs (Left & Right) Consistent players who are organizers and leaders Tall and Strong Ability to cover ground – especially laterally and vertically Technically strong defensively Strong tackler Strong in the air
6	Defensive Midfielder High work rate Ability to keep the ball (vision and technical passing) Tactically astute Strong in air Strong tackler
8	Center Midfielder Endless work rate – speed and endurance Good leadership and organization Creative playmaker Good in air Long range finishing ability Ability to provide defensive pressure
7&11	Winger (Right & Left) Very fit High Work Rate Ability to make long runs and recover Strong 1 vs 1 attacking ability Flank service Long range shooting
10	Attacking Center Midfielder Finishing ability Clinical passing in final third to create scoring opportunities Strong 1 vs 1 in final third Makes play predictable through putting pressure on defense
9	Forward Ability to play with back to the goal Creativity and technical finishing abilities Strong and tough

St. George Packing List

Please bring the following items to the St. George tournament:

-        Sleeping bag

-        Pillow

-        Towel

-        Sack dinner for the bus ride to St. George (nothing messy – eat a large lunch before we go)

-        $10-$15 for lunch on Saturday

-        Extra clothes

-        Toiletries

-        Medicine (if needed)

-        Water bottle

-        HOMEWORK!

-        Snacks

-        Cleats (for turf and grass)

-        Jacket

Thank you for trying out for the 2018 Timpanogos soccer team. This is my hardest day as a coach. Many of you have shown up early mornings, done drills at home, kept your grades up, and still aren't going to be on the field this year.

I encourage you to keep working, keep trying, and play as much soccer as possible to be ready for next year. "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." Winston Chruchill

Those of you who made the team - we are excited to work with you this year and will see you tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. Every other day will be from 3-5 p.m.

You can find the team list here - Timpanogos 2018

If you're name has an asterisk (*) next to it, you need to see me before practice tomorrow.

We have a parent meeting tomorrow at 8 p.m. in the little theater. We will go over the rules, expectations, schedule, and regulations. You must sign the rules before "officially" joining the team.

See you tomorrow!

Coach Taylor

First Round of Cuts

Thank you for coming out for the men's soccer team. I'm always impressed by those who come out and give their all in tryouts.

We thank the following players for trying out and hope they will come out and support the team and keep working hard even though they will not be on the team:

Luis Reyes Paulo Munoz Emerson Perez Martin Cepeda Fernando (Luis) Narciso Ethan Pratte Yahir Narciso Cristian Lara Ismael Silva Luis Robledo

See the rest of you tomorrow at 3 p.m.

Coach Taylor