After a great team dinner last night, we finally were able to get on the field for the first time this morning. Was a great session! The team did extremely well in our fitness-most everyone had been here working out already, so this wasn't a surprise!
We then got into things a bit with the ball, where we just wanted to give them a chance to play and settle in. I was extremely pleased with the technical ability in possession and then we got going to goal, had some great finishes.
What I was most impressed with was the leadership and communication on the field-this group has matured quite a bit in that area and it was apparent.
Some of the highlights from today's training included:
A great flank service from senior Caroline Starns, who found freshman Chelsey Wilgenburg on the back post for a great finish from her head...
Freshman Alex Mechalske's work rate in the fitness...
Sophomore Chelsea Cody-never giving the ball away and hooking up with old club teammate Jordan Calhoun, for a couple of great goals...
Sophomore goalkeeper Kelsey Walters two point blank saves...
There were a ton more and even more ahead!
We then got into things a bit with the ball, where we just wanted to give them a chance to play and settle in. I was extremely pleased with the technical ability in possession and then we got going to goal, had some great finishes.
What I was most impressed with was the leadership and communication on the field-this group has matured quite a bit in that area and it was apparent.
Some of the highlights from today's training included:
A great flank service from senior Caroline Starns, who found freshman Chelsey Wilgenburg on the back post for a great finish from her head...
Freshman Alex Mechalske's work rate in the fitness...
Sophomore Chelsea Cody-never giving the ball away and hooking up with old club teammate Jordan Calhoun, for a couple of great goals...
Sophomore goalkeeper Kelsey Walters two point blank saves...
There were a ton more and even more ahead!
