Freshman goalie has recorded two straight shutouts
LEXINGTON, KY – Freshman goalie Sydney Hiance has been named this week’s Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week as announced by the league office this afternoon.
Hiance, a native of Ft. Thomas, Ky., posted back-to-back shutouts for the Wildcats last week, helping UK to a 1-0 victory over Morehead State on Thursday and a 0-0 tie with No. 22 ranked Louisville on Sunday.
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Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Monday, September 24, 2007
US Women Advance to Play Brazil
TIANJIN, China – The U.S. Women’s National Team scored three goals in a 13-minute span early in the second half to defeat England, 3-0, putting on a commanding quarterfinal performance to qualify for the semifinals of the 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The USA got goals from Abby Wambach in the 48th minute, Shannon Boxx in the 57th and a capper from team captain Kristine Lilly in the 60th minute to effectively put the match out of reach with a half hour remaining.
The USA, which has advanced to the semifinals in all five Women’s World Cups that have been contested, will now play the winner of Sunday’s Brazil-Australia quarterfinal. The USA’s semifinal will be played at Dragon Stadium in Hangzhou on Thursday, Sept. 27, at 8 p.m. local. The match will be broadcast live on ESPN2 starting at 7:55 a.m.
The USA got goals from Abby Wambach in the 48th minute, Shannon Boxx in the 57th and a capper from team captain Kristine Lilly in the 60th minute to effectively put the match out of reach with a half hour remaining.
The USA, which has advanced to the semifinals in all five Women’s World Cups that have been contested, will now play the winner of Sunday’s Brazil-Australia quarterfinal. The USA’s semifinal will be played at Dragon Stadium in Hangzhou on Thursday, Sept. 27, at 8 p.m. local. The match will be broadcast live on ESPN2 starting at 7:55 a.m.
Friday, September 21, 2007
US Women to Play England Tommorrow
Dave McIver, Assistant DOC for Kentucky Youth Soccer, breaks down the England/United States match slated for tommorrow morning (8AM on EPSN2)
This game will be in interesting matchup for the US Women. England is a team that is very committed to being organized and getting numbers in behind the ball defensively. They are very dangerous on the counter attack with star Kelly Smith going forward. The US has to be patient and keep possession of the ball rather than looking to play forward every time to Wambach. If the US doesn't play better then they did in their first three group matches they will have an early exit from the WWC at the hands of England.
This game will be in interesting matchup for the US Women. England is a team that is very committed to being organized and getting numbers in behind the ball defensively. They are very dangerous on the counter attack with star Kelly Smith going forward. The US has to be patient and keep possession of the ball rather than looking to play forward every time to Wambach. If the US doesn't play better then they did in their first three group matches they will have an early exit from the WWC at the hands of England.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Beckham vs Bush
If you haven't seen this video, it's a must watch. Both are sponsored by adidas, so I guess that's why they got together.
Football vs. Futbol
Football vs. Futbol
US Women Advance to Play England
A first minute goal by Lori Chalupny was all the United States needed to secure a 1-0 victory over Nigeria. With Sweden's 2-1 victory over North Korea, the U.S. wins Group B and advances to the Quarterfinals of the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup to play England on Saturday, September 22 at 8 a.m. ET on ESPN2.
Wall Street Journal Article
Pretty Good article from the WSJ.
All soccer, all the time? How not to kill kids’ love of sports
As millions of kids take to fields, courts and rinks this fall, as many as half to two-thirds are destined to quit sports by their teens, largely because they’re not having fun, studies show. A trend toward specialization - pressure for kids to play just one competitive sport year-round - is one reason, researchers say. Many kids thrive in competitive year-round programs, learning advanced skills and enjoying expanded opportunities. But the programs can be a bad fit for others, fostering stress and an overemphasis on winning, says a recent focus-group study of 67 school officials, coaches, parents and teens led by Daniel Gould, director of the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports at Michigan State University. Such strains are linked to higher injury risk, reduced motivation and burnout. For parents who want their kids to embrace sports as a path to lifelong fitness and fun, the trend calls for new vigilance. Here are some early-warning signs that your child may be burning-out:
1. It’s no fun
A child who grows bored, resists practices and games, feigns illness or injury, or retreats to the back of the line in drills, is at a high risk of dropping out.
2. Teammates aren’t compatible
Camaraderie is a big source of the fun in sports and its absence can signal trouble.
3. Cheating rears its head
If your child complains about cheating or starts cheating him/herself, burnout may loom.
4. Your involvement eclipses your child’s
A 2006 Norwegian study of 677 soccer players ages 10 to 14 found children who felt heavy performance pressure from parents and coaches were overconcerned about making mistakes and harsher in their self-criticism.
All soccer, all the time? How not to kill kids’ love of sports
As millions of kids take to fields, courts and rinks this fall, as many as half to two-thirds are destined to quit sports by their teens, largely because they’re not having fun, studies show. A trend toward specialization - pressure for kids to play just one competitive sport year-round - is one reason, researchers say. Many kids thrive in competitive year-round programs, learning advanced skills and enjoying expanded opportunities. But the programs can be a bad fit for others, fostering stress and an overemphasis on winning, says a recent focus-group study of 67 school officials, coaches, parents and teens led by Daniel Gould, director of the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports at Michigan State University. Such strains are linked to higher injury risk, reduced motivation and burnout. For parents who want their kids to embrace sports as a path to lifelong fitness and fun, the trend calls for new vigilance. Here are some early-warning signs that your child may be burning-out:
1. It’s no fun
A child who grows bored, resists practices and games, feigns illness or injury, or retreats to the back of the line in drills, is at a high risk of dropping out.
2. Teammates aren’t compatible
Camaraderie is a big source of the fun in sports and its absence can signal trouble.
3. Cheating rears its head
If your child complains about cheating or starts cheating him/herself, burnout may loom.
4. Your involvement eclipses your child’s
A 2006 Norwegian study of 677 soccer players ages 10 to 14 found children who felt heavy performance pressure from parents and coaches were overconcerned about making mistakes and harsher in their self-criticism.
Monday, September 17, 2007
US Women Play Tomorrow
U.S. Women’s Team heads into its final match in Group B at the Women’s World Cup against Nigeria on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 8 p.m. local (7:55 a.m. ET on ESPN) needing a win or a tie to advance to the quarterfinals.
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