Hello everyone! Welcome to the Tri City Celtics! My name is
Keith Reinhard and I will be your coach for this season.
First thing is first - schedule. We will begin
practices on TUESDAY, 9/8/15 at 6:30 PM on
field B at Russell Elementary. And we will have our second practice on
Wednesday, 9/9/15. We have our first scrimmage on Saturday, 9/12/15, and I
would like to get 2 practice sessions in before that. The remaining weeks we
will have practices on Monday's and Wednesday's at 6:30 PM until 7:30 PM on
field B at Russell Elementary.
Second - equipment. All players need to have a size 4
soccer ball, shorts, shin guards, socks that can cover the guards, and cleats.
Team shirts will be provided for the players to keep. The color of the
equipment is not important and I do not know the color of our team shirts. I
recommend black shorts and black socks. There are many sales going on right now
for soccer equipment packages that include the soccer ball, cleats, and guards
(Dick's Sporting Goods, Modells, etc.). MAke sure to bring water for games and
practices.
Third - communication. I will be setting up a
reminder service through Google, Team Snap, or the Marple Newtown Soccer
Association (MNSA) that will send text messages and/or calendar reminders of
practices/games, their locations, and times. You can contact me by phone, text,
or email.
Fourth - let's have fun! Your girls are in soccer to
have fun, improve their skills, make new friends, and learn all about healthy
competition along the way. All players will play at least 1/2 of each game. I
believe in regular rotation of field positions, so they will experience that
also. Games will run for 50 minutes total. There will be a half time break at
the 25 minute mark.
If you have any questions, please contact me. I look forward
to meeting you all at the first practice!