Monday, August 31, 2009

Had a good training session today. Played 5 v 5 with keepers with 3 v 2 in the attacking half. A lot of goals, a good step in the right direction.


Lifted with Tim tonight. Workout includes:

Bench Press (3 x 8 @ 135, 155, 165 lbs.)
Shoulder Press - Dumbbells (3 x 10 @ 35 lbs. each)
Biceps Curls - Dumbbells (3 x 10 @ 30 lbs. each)
Incline Press (3 x 8 @ 95, 115, 115 lbs.)
Dip Death (5 x 5 dips alternating sets immediately with partner)
Leg Lifts - Roman Chair (7 x 10)

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Went to church today at my school at Disciple's Point. Will be praying for Todd, a member at the church, about him and his family and their bought with cancer. His faith is amazing.

Ran 14 miles after church today in 2 hours and 10 minutes. Legs were pretty dead and heavy after the run, but completed it. Listened to some Perry Noble from NewSpring Church during the run.

Went to Gondolier tonight with Tim, Dean, and Chelsea from the girls team. Great company and great Chicken Parmesan.

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Tusculum 2 - Queens Univ. 0

We had a game tonight against Queens University of Charlotte, NC. We beat them 2-0 on a very solid performance. My play was probably about a B effort. A lot of work rate, good switching the point of attack, in to break up some plays defensively.

Areas for improvement:

• No giveaways. Had a couple of mis-hits on cross field switches and a couple of through balls I mis-hit. Also, got stopped on a 1 v 1 in the corner. First part was good with speed, but lost it as I tried to cut in. Probably tried to get a bit too fancy rather then make a quick move and explode.
• Stronger defensively. More tight-nosed defense in the center of the field. If the three of us in midfield can tighten up the reigns, it will be hard for teams to breathe and establish tempo against us. They will need to resort to playing back to front.
• Hit more shots and get them all on frame.
  

Friday, August 28, 2009

Had a good pre-game training session this afternoon. Light and sharp. We are ready for the match tomorrow night against Queens.

Nice to be a Friday and have the weekend to relax. Life is busier and busier these days.

Went to Fatz Cafe with Dean, Tim, and Peter and had a good meal. Chels was serving us and we enjoyed ourselves with some good conversation. Of course, got the Fatz Club with Slaw and a bunch of rolls and a sweet tea... of course...