Timpview Game - Mistakes

I was listening to a comedian and he said something interesting, "if you go back and fix all of your mistakes then you erase yourself."

Soccer is a game where you get punished hard for your mistakes. A goal can change a game. With tennis, baseball, basketball, golf, mistakes rarely cost the game. I like that soccer punishes players so much for mistakes. It build character and makes you prepare that much better.

The mistake in overtime cost us the game; however, so did missing a few wide open shots on goal. These mistakes will better prepare us for next time!

Goals: Nathan Conrad (2)

Corner Canyon - THS

We scored within the first minute of the game on a heads up play. Was a fun game to watch. We played with heart, had great combinations, but didn't find the back of the net like we needed to.

I saw a lot of young players go in and fight hard. We had people sitting out for losing their tempers and not representing the school appropriately. Most people I talk to about this say things like, "they are just teenagers." I get that portion, but excusing a person for bad behavior can cause all sorts of issues.

We can only hold people responsible for behavior, not circumstances. If you cannot behave well in any circumstance you will end up with unnecessarily difficult life experiences.

I'm excited for the future and glad to see many of you making so much progress.

Goal: Nathan Conrad
Assist: Jordan Strong
Player of the game: Silverio - he ran and ran, had great passing patterns, played hard.

MV vs THS

One tough thing about sports is that the best team doesn't always win. I think this is especially true in soccer. Despite the penalty kicks, we somehow stayed close enough to almost win the game.

Vince Lombardi once said:

“Football is a great deal like life in that it teaches that work, sacrifice, perseverance, competitive drive, selflessness and respect for authority is the price that each and every one of us must pay to achieve any goal that is worthwhile.”

Although we didn't win this game we worked hard, persevered, and competed with real desire.

Goals - Anferney Mendoza, Silverio Gonzalez

Player of the game - Anferney Mendoza - hustled, marked, scored!

Book Report - Fearless Mind - Due Tuesday Before the Game

Book report is due Tuesday on the bus. If you have not completed the report, you will not be able to play in Tuesday's game.

Answer the following questions:

1. Why do you think the book is called "Fearless Mind?"

2. What are some of the self defeating behaviors from the book that you have seen in yourself?

3. What are the behaviors mentioned in the book that will help you achieve your maximum performance potential?

4. How can you overcome self doubt?

5. What is deliberate practice and how does it help improve your game?

6. Give me three things you will now do differently after reading this book.

Email your answers to herrtaylor@gmail.com

Last Game - Alta - 8-0 Loss

After trying to figure out what went wrong in the game, I watched the game film. I made some clips about key moments that caused us to completely self destruct. A few key moments really defined the game, but these moments were defined long before the game started.

I was nervous for this game to say the least. The last two practices only 50% of you were on time, even after receiving repercussions for the same thing all year. During practice, no matter how much we run, we still seem to blame others and walk. Preparing for games starts with every touch, every drill, every possession, etc.

These are the things that defined our last three games:

1. Preparing for big moments. We went uphill into the wind when we won the toss. Why wasn't the decision made in advance? Making things harder than they are for the sake of making them hard doesn't make sense.

2. Practice, outside of practice. I asked how many people had continued the T20 program after the program was over, and not one had. Not one senior completed the program. When big moments come in the game and we are prepared, we will have the confidence to succeed.

3. Listening. A comment was made after the game that nobody listens to each other. When I played in practice yesterday, I understand completely. I would ask for the ball and wouldn't get it. I would ask someone to mark, and they wouldn't mark. I would tell someone to run through, they would, at half pace.

4. Trusting your leaders. I asked a player if he got a free kick to not clear the wall, but hit it low; he tried to clear the wall. We (as coaches) tell you to take shots from distance, play one touch, attack from the wings, and not put balls back into the middle from the defense. Our team have not made the effort to do this since we played Mountain View.

All of the above can be summarized as pride. I call this type of pride as the "thumbs up" syndrome. These lip service gestures do nothing to change behavior. Someone tells you to do something and you give them the thumbs up, but then do the opposite.

If you want people to listen to you, or be lead by you, then you must listen and you must follow. If you want to be trusted, then you need to do the hard things that help people trust you. Usually pride comes from those on the bottom looking up, not those on top looking down.

I truly believe that this loss can help us understand where we are and what we need to do.

Player of the Game: Jose Delgado - hustled his brains out.

Text "thumbs up" to me after you have read the post.

Three Videos - Watch Before Practice Tomorrow

These videos show what I was talking to you about after the game.

1. https://vimeo.com/209025500
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErVOE-odNlY
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFUSDZqtj74&t=118s

I'll be asking specific questions about these videos before we start practice.

Coach Taylor

Creating Space - Link

I was showing some movements we need to make during the game. This link shows the movements perfectly - Movement and Positioning - Click Here

Positioning and Movement - Watch Before Tomorrow's Practice

If you are a forward or an attacking mid you must watch this and text me "space" to me before tomorrow's practice or you have 6 laps. I will ask a couple questions about the video so be prepared.

Defenders you need to watch this video and text me "shape" before tomorrows practice.

Captain's Responsibilities Sheets

If you are a captain, your responsibilities are detailed here: CAPTAIN SHEET

First Four Games

Timpanogos - 3
Hillcrest - 2

Played well - last minute winner by Silverio. Our high defensive line made all the difference.

Goals - Nathan Conrad - 2, Silverio Gonzalez - 1
Assists - Anferny Mendoza - 2

Player of the game - Silverio for his last minute antics.

Timpanogos - 1
Pleasant Grove - 2

A couple small mistakes can be the difference between winning and losing. We played well and had many chances to win this game.

Goals - Nathan Conrad - 1

Player(s) of the game - midfield, we won almost every ball that came through the middle.

Timpanogos - 2
Provo - 0

After a good amount of time discussing how little things can make a big difference in a game, we got two great opportunities for free kicks. Both were finished with deadly precision.

Goals - Nathan Conrad - 2

Player of the Game - Nate Conrad, hit 2 out of 3 free kicks.

Timpanogos - 1
Alta - 3

Far too casual in our lead, with 10 minutes to go we gave up three goals. Losing sometimes teaches us more than winning. I'm excited to see how we respond to adversity and take on the next challenge.

Player of the game - Jose Delgado - hustled and won tackles the whole time he was in.

Kids Camp Tomorrow!

Timpanogos HS Boys' Soccer Skills Clinic for Boys & Girls

Soccer skills clinic for boys & girls in Kindergarten to 8th grade. Two different sessions: K-3rd grade 10am-Noon & 4th-8th grade 1pm-3pm. All skill levels of players are welcome. Specific skills taught will include: Passing, dribbling, shooting and strategy. $10 per participant. 

Please register your kids online and pay when you arrive.

Breakfast and Practice Today

Remember breakfast at the Jessop residence at 9 a.m.

Due to the snow, we will move practice until this afternoon. 

Practice will begin at 2 p.m.

Please bring a snow shovel!

Coach Taylor

Physicals - Today - Register My Athlete

Parents and Athletes,

Reminder, physicals today from 2 to 3:30 p.m in the training room at THS. Please remind your athletes to have there paper full out before coming. 

The Dr. must leave at 4 p.m. So don't be late. 

Cost $20 - Dr. Weenig donates the money back into the program. So this is a great way to help the program and get your minimum requirements complete.

Thanks!

Coach Taylor

Varsity Retreat - Packing List

Suggested packing list for the optional varsity informal get together includes:

Regular clothes, PJ's, etc.
Formal clothes
Personal hygiene items and medications
Workout gear for indoor (but still cold) training, including long sleeve shirts, jackets, indoor and soccer shoes.
Cold weather snow gear for snowshoeing and sledding - jackets, boots, hats, gloves, snow pants
Work gloves (if possible) for a service project
Please bring pillows

T20 Challenge

I often get asked, what can I do to become better at soccer? These fundamental principles will help you not only become a better player, but a better person.

Here is the link to the document: T20 - Program - Click HERE!

Let me know if you have any issues downloading the doc.

Good luck!

Coach Taylor

Practice - 3:30 today

Basketball has the gym until 3:30. I'm glad they won and am excited to see how far they can go in the tournament. Support them and wish them luck.

As a result, we will postpone practice until 3:30 to accommodate their exciting season.

Team Rules - Read Before Tomorrow's Practice

Team Rules

1.       You are always on TIME

a.       If you are late to practice, your team runs until you arrive. 

b.       If you miss a practice, you sit the first half of the following game - makeup practices for school-excused activities (not parent or doctor excused).

c.        If you miss a game, you sit out the next game.

d.       You get 1 free miss for the season (funeral, wedding)

e.       You are also on time for team functions….not just practice and games.

2.       You are always prepared

a.       You show up to practice in full gear….this includes shin guards

3.       You are always IN CLASS striving for good GRADES

a.       You go to class.  You don’t go to class, you don’t play. Exemptions granted on a case by case basis, only for those above 3.5.

b.       You are expected to get good grades 2.0 or above.  Excellence in life demands our best at everything.  We can’t do anything half-way and expect great results.

4.       If you have a problem, you come and talk to me first. Your parents are not to approach me with issues if you have not first discussed it with me.

Team Expectations

1.       We expect you to be fit and prepared. 

2.       We expect you to work.  Don’t work and your team will work harder.

3.       We expect you to eat healthy. No soda, candy, or sugar cereals unless sanctioned by Coach T.

4.       We expect you to sleep well. Weekdays you are in bed by 10:30 p.m.

5.       We expect you to work on skills at home, minimum 20 minutes per day.

6.       We expect you to show respect at all times to coaches, your team, your school and yourself

a.       No alcohol, drugs, or any other substance use.  IMMEDIATE suspension.

b.       No indecent behavior with the opposite sex.  IMMEDIATE suspension.

c.        No back-talking or back-biting.  IMMEDIATE suspension.

d.       No talking when I’m talking.

e.       No walking, not even to your car after practice.

f.         No swearing.  No yelling at the referee. No kidding.

g.       No one goes home until field is clean and equipment is put away.

h.       No abusing equipment

7.       Game day - everybody watches the game, no interacting with fans, stay in the game mentally.

I _______________________________ promise to obey all the rules and accept the consequences of my actions. I promise to work as hard as I can at every practice and in every game, no matter my role. I promise to give my all to the team. If I breach this agreement I understand I will lose my privilege to be on the team.

___________________________________________

Print Name

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Signature

Junior Varsity - Twolves - 2017

Congratulations to all those that tried out. If you made the team you and your parents must attend tomorrow's season kickoff meeting at 8 p.m. in the Little Theater. Additional details to follow.

First Name	Last Name
Isasc	Buhman
Manuel	Vega
Larri	Martinez*
Benedict	Chavez
Javier	Martinez
Chase	Magleby
Alex	Turner
Sam	Turner
Brayan	Bernal
Jacob	Stewart
Evan	Burr
Emerson	Perez
David	Johnson
Luke	Rogalski
Jayden	Thompson
Clyn	Hansen

*Additional requirements from Coach Taylor

2017 T-Wolves - Varsity

Congratulations to all those that tried out. If you made the team you and your parents must attend tomorrow's season kickoff meeting at 8 p.m. in the Little Theater. Additional details to follow.

Key (Team Column):

V - Varsity

VD - Varsity Development

VTT - Varsity Training Team - additional requirements from Coach Taylor

Below is the Varsity roster for the 2017 season.

First Name	Last Name	Grade	Team
Victor	Alcala	9	VD
Austin	Bermudez	10	VD
Marc	Bichon	12	V
Jaxon	Bretzing	12	V
Bridger	Bronson	9	V
Nathan	Conrad	12	V
Jose	Delgado	12	V
Leander	Dressler	10	V
Axel	Esparza	9	VD
Ethan	Glazier	9	VD
Silverio	Gonzalez	12	V
Kelson	Hartle	12	VTT
Ryan	Howell	10	V
Alex	Jessop	11	V
Sennen	Martinez	10	VD
Jecel	Mendoza	12	V
Anferny	Mendoza	12	V
Samuel	Mendoza	12	VGK
Anthony	Miranda	10	V
Jason	Paredes	12	VTT
Michael	Ray	11	VD
Aaron	Saldana	10	VTT
Drue	Stritikus	12	V
Jordan	Strong	10	V
Ronaldo	Uribe	10	VTT

First Round

Thanks so much for trying out for Timpanogos soccer. Trying out for sports is a great lesson for life. A quote from Michael Jordan comes to mind, "I can accept failure, everyone fails at something, but I can't accept not trying."

The following athletes will not be part of the team this year. We hope you will keep working hard on your skills and join us for tryouts next year:

Oscar	Cruz
Gregory	Contreras
Fernando	Naranjo
Brandon	Magana
Paulo	Munoz
Shandon	Barbosa
Hector	Castillo
Juan	Alvarez
Sergio	Vizcardo
Javier	Gutierrez
Brigham	Graham
Raul	Herrera

If you have been cut and are a sophomore or freshmen - we might have enough for a freshmen/sophomore team. If you are interested, email herrtaylor@gmail.com.

Coach Taylor