Game Three Play-by-Play
by Ashley Killinder
For those of you who didn't make it out to Game #3, it was a bad one to miss. I’m telling you elbows were flying, words were spoken, and Krissi almost broke her face when a close range shot was directed towards head. Oh yes, the fury is coming out of Code Blue. We’re sick of losing and we’re going to let you know about it! So COME ON!
How to Sound like an Expert - Soccer Lingo
The keeper: also called the “keep” the “goalie”, or that huge guy standing in front of the goal. The keeper is unique in that they are the only player on the field that can use their hands, as long as they are inside their box.
The box, called the “penalty box” is the small area marked around the goal. Keepers can also use their feet, their head, or any other part of their body.
Also, you will all be happy to know that I schooled someone with a “Meg” in Game #3. (For those of you who don’t know what a “meg” is, please refer to last week’s blog.) And as a result, the man has brought shame unto his family name…Sucker!!!
Most Valuable Player: Krissi “the Krusher” Pavel
Pavel played an amazing game on Tuesday. She has been awarded MVP because she carried the team in both defense and offense. During the first half, Pavel got slammed in the face at close range. It was so hard, the ball knocked her straight off her feet. She was down, but not out. Minutes later she was asking Coach Tennessee when she could go back in. What a winner! Pavel also gets MVP for her composure on the field. In the 45th minute of the game, a feisty girl on the other team was all over Pavel’s back. Pavel maintained cool aloofness, shielded the ball, and then took that girl to school!
Soccer: Not Just a Physical Game
Unfortunately, composure is not one of my (Ashley's) strongest characteristics. On Tuesday night, I fell victim to the tight grips that soccer sometimes takes on individuals. (Keep in mind, people, that I was trained in college by the roughest coach in the Mid-East. Attitude on the field is ingrained into my blood.) During the 37th minute of the game, while humbly minding my own business, this wildebeest of a man comes barreling into me. So I say, “Chill out, man.” Being a wildebeest, this man comes back with some erroneous comments. As I was saying, I am the victim here…but I said a couple back. All the while, being encouraged by Chad in the crowd, “YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO, ASH!!!”. Fear not! After the game we both apologized and shook hands. This just goes to show, people…soccer is physical, emotional, and out-of-control sometimes.
Injury Report
Code Blue has a growing number of players added to the Injured List. Myron, John, Sarah M., and Mindy were all unable to play in Tuesday’s game. Half-way into the game both Susan and Katie also jumped onto the injured list. Susan tried to convince us she could still play but her limp gave her away. Coach T promptly pulled her off the field. Hopefully we’ll all rest up and ice those injuries. Next week’s game will call for 100% from each player. Code Blue continues to improve in team work, leadership, and communication on the field. At this rate, I suspect a win in the near future.
How to Stay off the Injury List:
Coach T here. My injured players cause me concern. So, we sought out the expert advise of the fellow PT students on the increasing size of our injury list due to pulled muscles. Since they are in clinicals this summer and have studied muscle injuries this past month, they offered up this bit of expert opinion:
1) Warm up a few minutes BEFORE stretches (jog a few laps, do a few jumping jacks).
2) Eat protein after hard workout to repair muscles.
Get better so you can feel good out on the field!
How to Sound like an Expert - Soccer Lingo
The keeper: also called the “keep” the “goalie”, or that huge guy standing in front of the goal. The keeper is unique in that they are the only player on the field that can use their hands, as long as they are inside their box.
The box, called the “penalty box” is the small area marked around the goal. Keepers can also use their feet, their head, or any other part of their body.
Also, you will all be happy to know that I schooled someone with a “Meg” in Game #3. (For those of you who don’t know what a “meg” is, please refer to last week’s blog.) And as a result, the man has brought shame unto his family name…Sucker!!!
Most Valuable Player: Krissi “the Krusher” Pavel
Pavel played an amazing game on Tuesday. She has been awarded MVP because she carried the team in both defense and offense. During the first half, Pavel got slammed in the face at close range. It was so hard, the ball knocked her straight off her feet. She was down, but not out. Minutes later she was asking Coach Tennessee when she could go back in. What a winner! Pavel also gets MVP for her composure on the field. In the 45th minute of the game, a feisty girl on the other team was all over Pavel’s back. Pavel maintained cool aloofness, shielded the ball, and then took that girl to school!
Soccer: Not Just a Physical Game
Unfortunately, composure is not one of my (Ashley's) strongest characteristics. On Tuesday night, I fell victim to the tight grips that soccer sometimes takes on individuals. (Keep in mind, people, that I was trained in college by the roughest coach in the Mid-East. Attitude on the field is ingrained into my blood.) During the 37th minute of the game, while humbly minding my own business, this wildebeest of a man comes barreling into me. So I say, “Chill out, man.” Being a wildebeest, this man comes back with some erroneous comments. As I was saying, I am the victim here…but I said a couple back. All the while, being encouraged by Chad in the crowd, “YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO, ASH!!!”. Fear not! After the game we both apologized and shook hands. This just goes to show, people…soccer is physical, emotional, and out-of-control sometimes.
Injury Report
Code Blue has a growing number of players added to the Injured List. Myron, John, Sarah M., and Mindy were all unable to play in Tuesday’s game. Half-way into the game both Susan and Katie also jumped onto the injured list. Susan tried to convince us she could still play but her limp gave her away. Coach T promptly pulled her off the field. Hopefully we’ll all rest up and ice those injuries. Next week’s game will call for 100% from each player. Code Blue continues to improve in team work, leadership, and communication on the field. At this rate, I suspect a win in the near future.
How to Stay off the Injury List:
Coach T here. My injured players cause me concern. So, we sought out the expert advise of the fellow PT students on the increasing size of our injury list due to pulled muscles. Since they are in clinicals this summer and have studied muscle injuries this past month, they offered up this bit of expert opinion:
1) Warm up a few minutes BEFORE stretches (jog a few laps, do a few jumping jacks).
2) Eat protein after hard workout to repair muscles.
Get better so you can feel good out on the field!
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