FINAL DAY OF SMSA SOCCER: "BEAT THE PARENTS" GAME + PIZZA

Hi again everyone!

Tonight is the parent/kid soccer game at Murray Street.  The game starts as soon as possible after the lip-sync concert rehearsal...which, according to Mr. Luce, means we should be able to start at around 4:30.  Try to get there earlier if possible.

I hope to have some good fun tonight on the field.  Team, please take it easy on us!

We will head back over to SMSA around 5:30 to have a little pizza and reminisce about our fantastic season!  Things should wrap up around 7:00.

Team members please wear your full uniforms one last time!

I look forward to seeing you all tonight.

Coach Ford

WEDNESDAY GAME WITH TICONDEROGA CANCELLED

I regret to announce that I was just contacted by the Ticonderoga Athletic Director who informed me that their field is "under water" and they are forced to cancel today's game.  I offered our Murray Street field, however the 7/8 graders at St. Mary's in Ti have a field trip and will not be returning back to the school until 3:30, making it impossible for them to regroup and drive to us in time to complete a game before dark.

Sorry Team!!!  We have been very fortunate with the weather this season, so I suppose one cancellation due to field conditions isn't that bad a deal.

We will have a great time tomorrow at Murray Street with the "Beat the Parents" game, and I look forward to seeing you all then.  Please wear your jersey to school again one last time, and wear full uniforms for tomorrow's game!!  Pizza afterwards in the SMSA cafeteria!

Coach Ford

CTK RUTLAND 1-1 DRAW: GREAT GAME!!!

Congratulations on a well played game, team!  It was our toughest match of the season, and you made me so incredibly proud.  The opposing team's coach made a point to pull me aside after the match to say what great attitude and skills you all have!   On behalf of your team, your school, your family and fans I say well done!

Coach Ford

Mouthguards Mandatory for Monday's Game

I just heard from the Rutland coach. She told me that all players must wear mouthguards! Sorry for the short notice, but apparently they are very strict about this and I'm afraid that anyone without a guard will not be allowed to play.

Thanks,
Coach

Game #5 Victory! Directions for Monday's Away Game

Great game against Glens Falls.  I'm very proud of the team for so many reasons!!

Next week is a travel week...two away games with considerable drive times.  Please let me know if there are any problems with rides, etc.

Don't forget WARM CLOTHES and MOUTH GUARDS!






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DIRECTIONS TO MONSIGNOR PARK, MEADOW ST, RUTLAND VT.

1.	Head south on Church St toward Civic Center Plaza		0.1 mi
2.	Turn right at Ridge St		449 ft
3.	Stay on Ridge St		6.7 mi
4.	Turn right at NY-149 E		7.3 mi
5.	Turn left at US-4 E Continue to follow US-4 E		10.6 mi

6.	Take the exit toward US-4 BUS E		0.2 mi
7.	Turn left at US-4 BUS E		0.4 mi
8.	Take the 1st right onto US-4 BUS E/Main St Continue to follow US-4 BUS E		3.1 mi
9.	Turn right at Meadow St		0.3 mi

Monsignor Park
Meadow Street
Rutland, VT 05701-4106

No Practice Today!

No school, so no practice!  I will be posting directions for the Rutland Game by Sunday night.

Have a great weekend Team!!!

Coach Ford

Congratulations Team! Game #4 Victory!

They came to win, and as you said in our huddle...so did we!  Great job team.  I am proud of all of you and the way you rose to the occasion against a well trained squad.  I think Rutland was the best passing team we have played, and yet we were able to hold them by playing good positional soccer with lots of strength and hustle and tremendous teamwork!

See you today at practice.  And, as if you didn't realize it last night, we are into late season soccer and the weather is getting COLD...everyone needs to make sure they bring warm layers (sweat pants, sweat shirts, jackets, hats) from now on!

Coach Ford

Game #3 Pics posted at the SMSA Soccer Facebook page

Thanks again to Mr. Jim Markwood for taking some great new shots of our latest game!  Personally, I think he missed his calling as a professional sports photographer!

Enjoy,
Coach Ford

FRIDAY PRACTICE CANCELLED

Between lip-sync rehearsal and the rain I have decided not to have practice this afternoon.  Please enjoy a great weekend, and I will see you all on the field at 3:45 Monday for our home game against Rutland.

DON'T FORGET TO WEAR YOUR TEAM JERSEY TO SCHOOL MONDAY!

Please remember what we practiced this week!

• Trapping
• Passing
• Field Positions
• Quiet, respect, and organization on the field

See you all Monday...let's have a great game!!!!

Coach Ford

TIE-CONDEROGA 2-2

Congrats, Team, on a hard fought tie game against St. Mary's Ticonderoga.  Everyone contributed and played with spirit.

See you at practice today!

Coach Ford

Game #2 Pictures Posted on Facebook!

A big huge thanks to Mr. Markwood (also known as "Nathan's Dad") for his time and talents taking and editing some great shots from the game in Amsterdam!

Facebook page is under  SMSA SOCCER

Enjoy!

Coach Ford

"ROMP IN THE SWAMP"

"BEAT THE PARENTS" GAME POSTED!

Our end of the season celebration will be on Thursday, October 28th at 4:30 at the Murray Street Field.  It will feature the SMSA team against the parents in what promises to be the most fun match of the season, followed by a pizza party!  For those of you in the lip-sync concert, it will be immediately after your rehearsal that afternoon, so no worries about schedule conflicts...I've already confirmed it with Mr. Luce.

Please make a note of it in your calendars...it will be a fun way to end our season together!

Thanks,
Coach Ford

PRIDE/TEAMWORK/VICTORY

I cannot accurately express just how proud I am of all of you.  Today was a hard fought battle on a wet and muddy field, and you came together and emerged as the winners yet again.   I witnessed so much heart and personal effort, so much spirit and teamwork, that I just can't stop smiling.

Congratulations to all.

Sincerely,
Coach Ford

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WEDNESDAY PRACTICE CANCELLED

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Thanks,
Coach Ford

THURSDAY AWAY GAME DETAILS!

Coach's note:  Contrary to popular rumors, we are actually NOT playing in the Netherlands on Thursday, but rather in Amsterdam, NY. 

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DRIVERS NEEDED: Any parents with room in their vehicle please contact Coach Ford at 307-1589 so that we can organize car pools for the team members without transportation.  We will meet at the school at 2:30 and leave from there.  We will depart from SMSA no later that 2:45, with all team members dressed and ready to play.  Please don't forget:

• water
• shoes
• shinguards
• white socks
• blue shorts
• smsa team jersey
• warm outerwear (rainwear if weather looks iffy)

Directions to St. Mary's Institute are below:   Please note* We are taking route 29 because the St. Mary's coach says there are significant delays on Route 67 out of Ballston Spa.

1.	Head south on I-87 S		14.3 mi
2.	Take exit 15 for NY-50 toward NY-29/Schuylerville/Saratoga Springs		0.2 mi
3.	Keep right at the fork to continue towardNY-29 Truck W/NY-50 S and merge ontoNY-29 Truck W/NY-50 S Continue to follow NY-50 S		2.2 mi
4.	Turn right at NY-29 W/Washington St Continue to follow NY-29 W		23.2 mi
5.	Turn left at NY-30 S		7.7 mi
6.	Turn left at Prospect St		0.2 mi
7.	Turn left at Church St		0.4 mi
8.	Turn left to stay on Church St		0.3 mi
9.	Turn left at Chopin Pkwy		0.2 mi

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Congratulations Team!

I am so proud of you all! Our first game of the season and you did a tremendous job! Every single player on our squad saw field time, played skillfully, showed excellent effort and character, and really worked together on everything that we have been practicing in these past few days. I hope you realize that you represented your school and teammates perfectly, and that the image you put forth to those of us watching you from the sidelines was simply awesome.

I look forward to the rest of our season together.

Sincerely,
Coach Ford

HOME GAME TODAY versus St. Mary's AMSTERDAM

Team meets at Murray Street field no later than 3:30 pm. Game time starts around 4 pm. We will be playing four 15 minute quarters this afternoon.

THE NEW GOALS ARE UP, and the FIELD IS FRESHLY MOWED AND READY FOR ACTION!

PLEASE DRESS WARMLY...it's cold and damp out there today! Don't forget your water!

Spectators are strongly advised to bring their own seats.

TEAM DRESS: Team soccer shirts will be handed out prior to game time, and the new uniforms are ready as of today!

KERRY SOCCER JERSEY
WHITE SOCKS
BLUE SHORTS

Good luck today Team!

Coach Ford

INSPIRATION