Soccer Parent and Players,

The Caledonia Boys Soccer program has always been committed to achieving excellence. As the program has been preparing for the 2009 CHS 6v6 Summer Soccerfest it has become apparent we wouldn’t achieve excellence, so we are cancelling the event for this year.

You’re probably asking why, what’s changed, etc. So let me provide some insight:

1. Current economic conditions have required a couple of teams opt out this year;
2. A couple of teams have decided to take a different direction with regards to off-season training;
3. Each year we evaluate the return on our investment, such as;

• Securing the highest level of competition for all teams and more specifically the CHS program;
• Amount of dollar raised for the CHS program
• Feedback from CHS Coaches, Players and Parents

After considering all the above, Coach Lincoln thought it would be a great opportunity for the CHS program to consider other alternatives.

One alternative being considered is to secure a “top-notch” trainer that would work with the boys in the CHS program. The training would focus on technique and tactics through individual drills and small-side activities. Find below the details:

JV/Freshman Training:

• Day/Dates: Wednesdays; June 10th, 17th, 24th and July 8th
• Time: 5:00pm to 6:30pm
• Location: Behind Caledonia High School – Soccer Practice Field
• “Estimated” Cost per Player: $20-$30

Varsity Training:

• Day/Dates: Wednesdays; June 10th, 17th, 24th and July 8th
• Time:6:30pm to 8:00pm
• Location: Behind Caledonia High School – Soccer Practice Field
• “Estimated” Cost per Player: $20-$30

Here are a couple of other things to consider;

• depending on participation the cost may change;
• and if you can’t make a session the price is still the same

So we need each of you to let us know if you are interested in this alternative training by Tuesday, June 2, 2009.

I’ll send a note out once letting you know of the decision after getting everyone’s response.

Thanks,

Tom Bestrom – 6v6 Event Coordinator

616.291.9940

Quick Update - Girls District Game & CHS Boys Successes

Boys Soccer Program and Parents,

As we look to continually build a strong soccer program at CHS, it’s important we support and recognize our athletes.

In that spirit, I just wanted to send out a reminder pertaining to the CHS Girls opening round of district play tonight and also let you know about some CHS Boy’s recent successes.

CHS Girls - 1st Round District Game:

Tuesday May 26th, 6:00pm at CHS Soccer Stadium - will likely be their toughest game in districts. GOOD LUCK LADY SCOTS! WE ARE BEHIND YOU!

CHS Boys – Success on the Field:

This past weekend at the Canton Cup, Dylan Avery, Sam Stearns and Dale Domer were part of the Grand Rapids Crew Junior team that won the U17 White division.

Luke Bestrom will be playing in the U15 State Cup Finals this coming Saturday, May 30th at 3:00pm in Lansing, MI.

Thanks and let’s continue to “support and recognize” our athletes.

Coach Lincoln

Supporting the CHS Girls Soccer Program - Note for Coach Lincoln

Boys Soccer Program Athletes and Parents.

If you haven’t heard, the CHS Girls Varsity Soccer team is having a great season. In an effort to support them, I would like to encourage your attendance at the following upcoming matches.

OK Gold League Title Game:

Wednesday May 20th, 5:30pm at Catholic Central (CAT athletic facility on the corner of Knapp and Leftingwell).

1st Round District Game:

Tuesday May 26th, 5:00pm at CHS Soccer Stadium - will likely be their toughest game in districts.

Again, it’s our way of saying “thanks for supporting us this past fall”.

GOOD LUCK LADY SCOTS! WE ARE BEHIND YOU!

Coach Lincoln

Varsity Player Tryout Information

Find below the latest information from Coach Lincoln:

Varsity Tryouts

August 12th-17th, 8-11am

Practice Times

August 19th-?, 5:30-7:30pm

Varsity EGR Invite

August 18th, starting at 9:00am

JV Caledonia Invite

August 18th, starting at 9:00am

Varisty Scrimage vs West Catholic

August 20th, 6:00pm

In-Coming Freshman Soccer Players

Good morning,

I want to thank you all for signing up to potentially be a member of the CHS soccer program in the fall. I want to follow up on some of the information that Tom sent out last week.

The summer 6v6 is a great opportunity that we would love to have all of you participate in. We need a few parent volunteers to serve as coaches for teams. Let us know if you are interested ASAP and we will get you the details. Players, we need you to sign up to play also so we know how many teams we will need. Games are every Wednesday night in June. More information can be found at http://caledonia6v6.blogspot.com


Also, in the next few weeks we will be forwarding information regarding our weekly conditioning program. This is a 30-45 minute workout session that we run twice a week throughout the summer, up to tryouts.

Finally, tryouts for freshman and JV players will be held together from August 12-14. They are tentatively scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m. More details will follow.


Feel free to let me know if you have any questions,

Coach Cook