05 Girls Primetime Thanksgiving Shootout 2012!

Looks like this will be a great one!
http://www.primetimefiles.com/pdf/11.16.12.U8G%288v8%29.pdf

POOL A
Lady Aztecs
Solar Red
American Eagles North
D'Feeters

POOL B
Dallas Kicks
Liverpool Carragher
Fever Red
Sting East Ross

That's the 8v8; here is the 7v7 group. Looking forward to watching some soccer today!

http://www.primetimefiles.com/pdf/11%2E16%2E12%2EU8G%287v7%29%2Epdf

Cosmos Black
American Eagles White
Futbolitas
LFCA Heighway

Great win Kicks SC 05. Keep the machine rolling!

Androfan wrote:Great win Kicks SC 05. Keep the machine rolling!

So it's clear for BW's FBR, was that Lady Aztecs "A" team?
If so, that's a pretty big win! 4 goals against a team that hasn't allowed that many all season.

Distributor wrote:

Androfan wrote:Great win Kicks SC 05. Keep the machine rolling!

So it's clear for BW's FBR, was that Lady Aztecs "A" team?
If so, that's a pretty big win! 4 goals against a team that hasn't allowed that many all season.

Yes, it was their top team. Great win and great tournament, Kicks.

Congrats to Coach Daniel and Kicks SC 05. I know beating Lady Aztecs is no easy task. Hats off to LA for making finals. I have a lot of respect for what LA has built with their club. Keep up the good work.

ZenFutbol wrote:

Distributor wrote:

Androfan wrote:Great win Kicks SC 05. Keep the machine rolling!

So it's clear for BW's FBR, was that Lady Aztecs "A" team?
If so, that's a pretty big win! 4 goals against a team that hasn't allowed that many all season.

Yes, it was their top team. Great win and great tournament, Kicks.

Good stuff!

Was Lady As at full strength? I heard their little superstar is out for a while, just not sure if she got hurt before/during/after this tourney.

Distributor wrote:

ZenFutbol wrote:

Distributor wrote:

Androfan wrote:Great win Kicks SC 05. Keep the machine rolling!

So it's clear for BW's FBR, was that Lady Aztecs "A" team?
If so, that's a pretty big win! 4 goals against a team that hasn't allowed that many all season.

Yes, it was their top team. Great win and great tournament, Kicks.

Good stuff!

Was Lady As at full strength? I heard their little superstar is out for a while, just not sure if she got hurt before/during/after this tourney.

Not exactly sure when it happened--before this weekend and possibly even before last weekend's tournament--but, yes, she is out for a while, I understand. I'll not say more as it's not my place to do so. And while her absence was definitely felt, the Lady Aztecs are arguably the deepest team, talent-wise, in the age group. They are an outstanding group of players, all exceptionally talented and with a field awareness that is light years beyond what you'd expect to see in players so young. And they played their hearts out this weekend. Coach Arnold is truly a gem of a coach, and her young team is a reflection of her passion for and understanding of the game.

That being said, I've never seen a group more determined than Daniel's girls were this weekend. They played the entire tournament with one reserve--five games, one sub. They pushed each other beyond even what they thought possible, executing until the very end. At one point near the end, they were telling each other, "We're not tired! We're not tired!" Inspired and inspiring play from an exceptionally well-prepared and very cohesive group of players.

WOW!!! Great story. Rather impressive to play 5 games with only one sub. I can see why Kicks 05 are ranked #1 in the 05 FBR rankings. I was told Kicks has a record of 2-1 verse Aztecs.

Kicks beat them twice last seasons in EAL and lost to them once this season in CFB, correct? Have they played anywhere else?

Thank you so much,

Zenfutbol

Texasdude wrote:WOW!!! Great story. Rather impressive to play 5 games with only one sub. I can see why Kicks 05 are ranked #1 in the 05 FBR rankings. I was told Kicks has a record of 2-1 verse Aztecs.

Kicks beat them twice last seasons in EAL and lost to them once this season in CFB, correct? Have they played anywhere else?

Thank you so much,

Zenfutbol

Kicks is 3rd in FBR... Behind Lady As and LP Rase.

Sorry, what's the difference between the "Statistical Rankings" vs "FBR" rankings. It seems to me that the "Statistical Rankings" seem to predate the FBR rankings. The FBR rankings seemed to just popped up out of nowhere. Also, it's hard to take the FBR rankings seriously considering they have a few teams ranked in rather odd spots.

My point, I was told Kicks is 2-1 against Aztecs. Zenfutbol, can you please confirm? Rankings are rankings, head to head action cannot be disputed.

Coach Daniel and Kicks 05 is a very classy group. My 06 has trained with them a few times and they always make her feel like she is part of the group. Congrats on the tournament and keep up the hard work. The girls showed up to the 06 trophy presentation and were giving all the 06 players high fives after they received their trophies. The little things like that make a big impression on the younger girls. That speaks to the character of the group. The parents have raised them well.

Texasdude wrote:Sorry, what's the difference between the "Statistical Rankings" vs "FBR" rankings. It seems to me that the "Statistical Rankings" seem to predate the FBR rankings. The FBR rankings seemed to just popped up out of nowhere. Also, it's hard to take the FBR rankings seriously considering they have a few teams ranked in rather odd spots.

My point, I was told Kicks is 2-1 against Aztecs. Zenfutbol, can you please confirm? Rankings are rankings, head to head action cannot be disputed.

Yes, I believe the Kicks are 2-1-1 against the Lady Aztecs since last Spring. They appear to be very well-matched.

Texasdude wrote:Sorry, what's the difference between the "Statistical Rankings" vs "FBR" rankings. It seems to me that the "Statistical Rankings" seem to predate the FBR rankings. The FBR rankings seemed to just popped up out of nowhere. Also, it's hard to take the FBR rankings seriously considering they have a few teams ranked in rather odd spots.

My point, I was told Kicks is 2-1 against Aztecs. Zenfutbol, can you please confirm? Rankings are rankings, head to head action cannot be disputed.

The statistical rankings haven't been updated since June I believe, so they do not take into account the late summer or Fall season, the FBR is the most accurate due to the nature of its data (Only takes into account the most recent information.)

So there you have it. All that to say, pick a coach your daughter responds to and enjoys working with; Jaime A., Daniel D., Chris P. or whomever fits your daughter best, and in 5+ years you will really know if you made the right decision...

FriscoSoccer05 wrote:

Texasdude wrote:Sorry, what's the difference between the "Statistical Rankings" vs "FBR" rankings. It seems to me that the "Statistical Rankings" seem to predate the FBR rankings. The FBR rankings seemed to just popped up out of nowhere. Also, it's hard to take the FBR rankings seriously considering they have a few teams ranked in rather odd spots.

My point, I was told Kicks is 2-1 against Aztecs. Zenfutbol, can you please confirm? Rankings are rankings, head to head action cannot be disputed.

The statistical rankings haven't been updated since June I believe, so they do not take into account the late summer or Fall season, the FBR is the most accurate due to the nature of its data (Only takes into account the most recent information.)

So there you have it. All that to say, pick a coach your daughter responds to and enjoys working with; Jaime A., Daniel D., Chris P. or whomever fits your daughter best, and in 5+ years you will really know if you made the right decision...

Agree. I also think FBR is correct right now... at full strength LA proved to be extremely tough beating both Kicks and LP RASE in league play... so until they (LA) are beaten at full strength I personally believe they have earned the top spot. So LA 1, RASE 2, and Kicks 3 sounds correct to me.

Also, in the end, while rankings at this age are fun to talk about by us crazy parents there are still a couple of years before keeping score actually matters.

So, like FS05 says... make sure your DD is learning, having fun, and is being prepared for Select soccer by a coach who has been there and done that.

kellersoccerdad wrote:

FriscoSoccer05 wrote:

Texasdude wrote:Sorry, what's the difference between the "Statistical Rankings" vs "FBR" rankings. It seems to me that the "Statistical Rankings" seem to predate the FBR rankings. The FBR rankings seemed to just popped up out of nowhere. Also, it's hard to take the FBR rankings seriously considering they have a few teams ranked in rather odd spots.

My point, I was told Kicks is 2-1 against Aztecs. Zenfutbol, can you please confirm? Rankings are rankings, head to head action cannot be disputed.

The statistical rankings haven't been updated since June I believe, so they do not take into account the late summer or Fall season, the FBR is the most accurate due to the nature of its data (Only takes into account the most recent information.)

So there you have it. All that to say, pick a coach your daughter responds to and enjoys working with; Jaime A., Daniel D., Chris P. or whomever fits your daughter best, and in 5+ years you will really know if you made the right decision...

Agree. I also think FBR is correct right now... at full strength LA proved to be extremely tough beating both Kicks and LP RASE in league play... so until they (LA) are beaten at full strength I personally believe they have earned the top spot. So LA 1, RASE 2, and Kicks 3 sounds correct to me.

Also, in the end, while rankings at this age are fun to talk about by us crazy parents there are still a couple of years before keeping score actually matters.

So, like FS05 says... make sure your DD is learning, having fun, and is being prepared for Select soccer by a coach who has been there and done that.

Sounds like someone's excited about their new coach.

Having been on this path for awhile, I too believe what's most important now is (1) excellent instruction, (2) quality touches, and (3) having fun. Without the last, though, the first two are meaningless.

As for select, don't confuse the moon with the finger pointing to the moon. It too is merely another step on a long journey.

ZenFutbol wrote:



As for select, don't confuse the moon with the finger pointing to the moon. It too is merely another step on a long journey.

Said like a true Zen master!

Congrats to the Kicks on their win

Wow. I guess there weren't any other teams that showed up at this tournament. Just Kicks and Lady Aztecs?

ZenFutbol wrote:

kellersoccerdad wrote:

FriscoSoccer05 wrote:

Texasdude wrote:Sorry, what's the difference between the "Statistical Rankings" vs "FBR" rankings. It seems to me that the "Statistical Rankings" seem to predate the FBR rankings. The FBR rankings seemed to just popped up out of nowhere. Also, it's hard to take the FBR rankings seriously considering they have a few teams ranked in rather odd spots.

My point, I was told Kicks is 2-1 against Aztecs. Zenfutbol, can you please confirm? Rankings are rankings, head to head action cannot be disputed.

The statistical rankings haven't been updated since June I believe, so they do not take into account the late summer or Fall season, the FBR is the most accurate due to the nature of its data (Only takes into account the most recent information.)

So there you have it. All that to say, pick a coach your daughter responds to and enjoys working with; Jaime A., Daniel D., Chris P. or whomever fits your daughter best, and in 5+ years you will really know if you made the right decision...

Agree. I also think FBR is correct right now... at full strength LA proved to be extremely tough beating both Kicks and LP RASE in league play... so until they (LA) are beaten at full strength I personally believe they have earned the top spot. So LA 1, RASE 2, and Kicks 3 sounds correct to me.

Also, in the end, while rankings at this age are fun to talk about by us crazy parents there are still a couple of years before keeping score actually matters.

So, like FS05 says... make sure your DD is learning, having fun, and is being prepared for Select soccer by a coach who has been there and done that.

As for select, don't confuse the moon with the finger pointing to the moon. It too is merely another step on a long journey.

Zen, this is actually extremely well said!