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