Nov 16, 2022 2:24:33 PM +16179606450

Subject: Driving to SB tomorrow

I am counting on Alex and myself to drive. Luis and Bert, can any of you drive?

Nov 16, 2022 2:25:47 PM +18057657421

I can’t drive tomorrow, sorry

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Jan 27, 2023 8:57:13 PM (Read by you after 3 minutes, 52 seconds) +16179606450

Mickey Mikitani invited the team, coaches (and our families) to go for pizza at his house in Ojai after the game (instead of stopping for food). Working the logistics now.

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Jan 27, 2023 9:02:16 PM (Read by you after 5 seconds) +16179606450

It should be interesting.

Jan 28, 2023 11:06:18 AM (Read by you after 40 minutes, 41 seconds) +16179606450

I grabbed the equipment from the NF shed already.

Jan 28, 2023 11:27:01 AM (Read by you after 19 minutes, 58 seconds) +18057657421

You guys have extra room?

Jan 30, 2023 12:01:35 PM (Read by you after 25 minutes, 25 seconds) +16179606450

It looks like tomorrow’s game might get cancelled due to poor field conditions. Santa Clara suggested to play it on Friday. This is my thinking. If the game does not change the outcome of the league standings (all depends on results this week) I propose to forfeit so we do not risk players injuries at that field.

Jan 30, 2023 12:07:38 PM (Read by you after 19 minutes, 22 seconds) +18057657421

Makes sense to me.

Jan 30, 2023 12:12:10 PM (Read by you after 14 minutes, 50 seconds) +16179606450

Santa Clara just confirmed that they will play tomorrow. I am afraid about injuries.

Feb 01, 2023 12:38:54 PM (Read by you after 7 minutes, 20 seconds) +16179606450

Might be a bit late because I am in class until 11:40 and then will have to get lunch.

Feb 01, 2023 12:46:56 PM Me

Same here. Just off my meeting call. Been in meetings since 9am. Will be at weight room with car asap.

Feb 04, 2023 11:26:42 AM (Read by you after 4 minutes, 59 seconds) +16179606450

We play Nordhoff at home in Tuesday. ☹️

Feb 04, 2023 11:32:00 AM ⇲ Me

🤯

Feb 04, 2023 11:27:15 AM (Read by you after 4 minutes, 26 seconds) +16179606450

How that happened? Exactly what I was trying to avoid.

Feb 04, 2023 11:32:00 AM ⇱ Me

🤯
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Feb 04, 2023 11:32:41 AM Me

I don’t understand. Someone needs to explain it like I’m 5 years old 😁

Feb 04, 2023 11:34:50 AM (Read by you after 2 hours, 50 minutes, 50 seconds) +17813303636

It really doesn’t make sense!!!

Feb 04, 2023 11:42:10 AM (Read by you after 2 hours, 43 minutes, 30 seconds) +16179606450

No. I am trying to get my head around it.

Feb 04, 2023 12:31:49 PM (Read by you after 1 hour, 53 minutes, 51 seconds) +16179606450

New field or upper field? What’s your preference?

Feb 04, 2023 2:18:03 PM (Read by you after 7 minutes, 37 seconds) +16179606450

Subject: From M. Mikitani

Please make a game plan to win. Attack behind their side back, etc. We will win. We should think about winning over possession style. Remember Japan beated Germany and Spain. Nobody expected.

Feb 04, 2023 2:22:46 PM (Read by you after 2 minutes, 54 seconds) +16179606450

Guys, c’mom. It’s that simple, let’s think about winning.

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Feb 04, 2023 2:25:23 PM (Read by you after 17 seconds) +16179606450

Can we meet tomorrow late afternoon or this afternoon to talk about the game plan? I have a keg… just saying.

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Feb 04, 2023 2:44:17 PM (Read by you after 17 minutes, 56 seconds) +17813303636

I can only meet today from 2 to 4 or tomorrow after 7:30pm

Feb 04, 2023 2:51:40 PM (Read by you after 10 minutes, 33 seconds) +16179606450

I can’t meet tomorrow after 7:30 pm unless you guys want to come over Lower School (I am on duty). Today between 2-4 I might be able to meet if Sierra continues her play date.

Feb 04, 2023 3:44:38 PM (Read by you after 1 minute, 56 seconds) +18057657421

I’m coming back from dropping my parents off at the airport so I can’t today

Feb 04, 2023 3:46:18 PM (Read by you after 16 seconds) +16179606450

I hear you. Tomorrow evening around 8:15 in the lower school dorm? If not, not worries, maybe during lunch on Monday?

Feb 04, 2023 3:47:44 PM Me

Lower school is outside my door so works for me. Ah, but no cerveza 🍺 😄

Feb 04, 2023 3:48:22 PM (Read by you after 1 hour, 22 minutes, 58 seconds) +16179606450

Correct, no 🍺

Feb 04, 2023 6:11:43 PM (Read by you after 1 hour, 12 minutes, 42 seconds) +17813303636

Sounds good!

Feb 05, 2023 8:49:51 AM (Read by you after 3 hours, 29 minutes, 5 seconds) +16179606450

Sorry for early text. But this is what I have been thinking for Tuesday’s game. Modify our 4-2-3-1 (Leeds’ and how we currently play) formation to a 4-3-1-2 (N. Forest.). For illustration purposes.

Feb 05, 2023 9:00:53 AM (Read by you after 3 hours, 18 minutes, 3 seconds) +16179606450

My reasons: from what I remember and after watching our last game vs them last night, they like to attack with quick passes in the midfield and they do not tend to send long balls from the back (thus two players out front should be ok). From the video, it seems that their defenders had a harder time with filtered balls to space and also one-on-ones against our fast players (Armen, Jay, Vinnie, Jacob, and we can also send Ben at some point) on the wings. This is my thinking. Let me know what you think. For this to work, we will need a player in the midfield who can quickly transition from defense to attack (when Nordhoff attacks they tend to leave gaps in the midfield) and send our wings.

Feb 05, 2023 3:21:15 PM Me

Man mark Juan(best player) with Lance first 15-20 to deny, delay, and tackle. The rest of the team can focus on playing, game plan, and not worry. I coached Juan for over two years. He’s talented but easily frustrated when thing’s don’t go his way. He tended to implode on himself and take himself mentally out of the game. If we frustrate him and go at their weaknesses and score early, we might make them wonder what’s happening. At full strength, when organized, we are FAR BETTER than when we last played. Our league record doesn’t show that. It shows a mid-table team in a far weaker league than theirs (no disrespect but Santa Paula, Fillmore, and Port Hueneme are all strong every year) I think this: Stamp our authority on the game from the first whistle. Start Bright! And show your Quality! Nordhoff will give you nothing easy Meet force with force! You have to want it more than them Fight and Win EVERY loose ball Shoot early and often!! That's it for now

Feb 05, 2023 3:23:22 PM +18057657421

Do we know who’s not playing for sure?

Feb 05, 2023 3:26:40 PM ⇲ Me

Ill see if Declan can find out. I think hes still in touch with some of the guys on the team. Also going to ask him to give me some scouting info on the guys

Feb 05, 2023 4:24:01 PM (Read by you after 3 hours, 58 minutes, 6 seconds) ⇲ +16179606450

Jimmy is out for sure. Waiting to hear from Javi. Everybody else should be ok.

Feb 05, 2023 3:25:05 PM Me

Let's NOT make it complicated for boys. ANY changes to what THEY feel has made them successful will be met with skepticism. Changing players? Ok Changing shape, and THEN players? 😕😬😨😳😶😮😱

Feb 05, 2023 3:26:40 PM ⇱ Me

Ill see if Declan can find out. I think hes still in touch with some of the guys on the team. Also going to ask him to give me some scouting info on the guys
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Feb 05, 2023 3:27:46 PM Me

They changed guys positions around from last year in midfield and defense

Feb 05, 2023 4:24:01 PM (Read by you after 3 hours, 58 minutes, 6 seconds) ⇱ +16179606450

Jimmy is out for sure. Waiting to hear from Javi. Everybody else should be ok.
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Feb 05, 2023 4:42:00 PM (Read by you after 3 hours, 40 minutes, 7 seconds) +16179606450

Can you guys stop by the lower school dorm tonight at around 8:15? Or we can just continue texting with ideas and discuss during practice tomorrow.

Feb 05, 2023 8:24:11 PM ⇲ Me

I'll come over. I'll bring the board and what I know from Declan. He also has some ‘feelers’ out to former teammates to confirm reported injuries and players ineligible for grades.

Feb 05, 2023 8:27:26 PM ⇲ Me

I also have Declan joining our bench for pre-game/warm up scouting and intel. He’ll see their shape and players, then able to point out weaknesses, etc. I'll capture his intel and synthesize it for us based on my knowledge of our squad. 👍

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Feb 05, 2023 8:28:22 PM ⇲ Me

Nordhoff could potentially be the hardest team we’ll face in Div 7 until semis or finals. Must win 🏅

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Feb 05, 2023 8:30:38 PM ⇲ Me

I'm confident we will be well prepared. It will come down to on field execution and communication.

Feb 05, 2023 8:31:13 PM ⇲ Me

And whomever can capitalize on the others mistakes

Feb 05, 2023 8:33:13 PM ⇲ Me

As one of my coaching mentors, coach Pat O’Brien from Fusion, “its a simple game!” “You’re playing keep away with your feedback until you can score an easy goal!”

Feb 05, 2023 8:33:35 PM ⇲ Me

Feedback = feet

Feb 05, 2023 8:33:51 PM ⇲ Me

Hahaha, damn phone

Feb 05, 2023 8:38:38 PM (Read by you after 49 minutes, 14 seconds) ⇲ +16179606450

Agree!

Feb 05, 2023 4:42:32 PM (Read by you after 3 hours, 39 minutes, 35 seconds) +16179606450

Bert, I hear your concerns and your points are noted.

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Feb 05, 2023 8:24:11 PM ⇱ Me

I'll come over. I'll bring the board and what I know from Declan. He also has some ‘feelers’ out to former teammates to confirm reported injuries and players ineligible for grades.
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Feb 05, 2023 8:27:26 PM ⇱ Me

I also have Declan joining our bench for pre-game/warm up scouting and intel. He’ll see their shape and players, then able to point out weaknesses, etc. I'll capture his intel and synthesize it for us based on my knowledge of our squad. 👍

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Feb 05, 2023 8:28:22 PM ⇱ Me

Nordhoff could potentially be the hardest team we’ll face in Div 7 until semis or finals. Must win 🏅

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Feb 05, 2023 8:30:38 PM ⇱ Me

I'm confident we will be well prepared. It will come down to on field execution and communication.
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Feb 05, 2023 8:31:13 PM ⇱ Me

And whomever can capitalize on the others mistakes
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Feb 05, 2023 8:33:13 PM ⇱ Me

As one of my coaching mentors, coach Pat O’Brien from Fusion, “its a simple game!” “You’re playing keep away with your feedback until you can score an easy goal!”
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Feb 05, 2023 8:33:35 PM ⇱ Me

Feedback = feet
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Feb 05, 2023 8:33:51 PM ⇱ Me

Hahaha, damn phone
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Feb 05, 2023 8:38:38 PM (Read by you after 49 minutes, 14 seconds) ⇱ +16179606450

Agree!
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Feb 05, 2023 9:25:39 PM (Read by you after 22 minutes, 20 seconds) +16179606450

Alex and I are.

Feb 05, 2023 9:32:54 PM Me

Be right over

Feb 05, 2023 9:34:26 PM (Read by you after 13 minutes, 33 seconds) +18057657421

Sorry all, I have a migraine I don’t think I’m going to make it. But I was thinking about strategy, we know Nordhoff will have majority possession of the ball. Defensively we need to be on point, from a system standpoint. Everyone needs to be on the same page. Juan is very skillful and likes to dribble and run forward, so on turnovers we need to take advantage of the space left in the middle and have someone creative lead the attack someone like Jackson? Kosuke is right, no one thought Japan could beat Spain, but their strategy was a fast and quick defensive scheme, pressure, force errors and capitalizing on turnovers.

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Feb 05, 2023 9:45:45 PM (Read by you after 2 minutes, 14 seconds) +16179606450

Luis feel better. Thank you for the feedback.

Feb 06, 2023 3:14:47 PM (Read by you after 4 hours, 7 minutes, 1 second) +16179606450

Practice today and game at Upper Field.

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Feb 06, 2023 7:02:14 PM (Read by you after 19 minutes, 34 seconds) +16179606450

Just got an email from Laura saying that Javi is but cleared yet

Feb 06, 2023 7:02:48 PM (Read by you after 19 minutes) +18057657421

Is not?

Feb 06, 2023 9:28:52 PM (Read by you after 16 minutes, 25 seconds) +17813303636

Ohh no!!!

Feb 06, 2023 9:32:09 PM (Read by you after 13 minutes, 8 seconds) +16179606450

Sucks.

Feb 07, 2023 10:28:11 AM (Read by you after 1 hour, 47 minutes, 49 seconds) +16179606450

Game will be played at New Field!

Feb 07, 2023 10:42:28 AM (Read by you after 1 hour, 33 minutes, 32 seconds) +18057657421

Mikitani at it again

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Feb 07, 2023 10:42:50 AM (Read by you after 1 hour, 33 minutes, 10 seconds) +16179606450

Yes!

Feb 07, 2023 11:34:30 AM (Read by you after 41 minutes, 30 seconds) +17813303636

Good decision!!!

Feb 07, 2023 11:35:20 AM (Read by you after 40 minutes, 40 seconds) +16179606450

Javi still out as of now

Feb 07, 2023 11:36:03 AM (Read by you after 39 minutes, 57 seconds) +17813303636

Does he have a meeting with Laura?

Feb 07, 2023 1:33:22 PM Me

I wonder if we’ll have Mike officiating today? I would love the ref we had at Grace. He’s a quality ref—always found him to be fair and game smart, ie, know when a player is gaining advantage

Feb 07, 2023 1:39:41 PM (Read by you after 14 minutes, 9 seconds) ⇲ +16179606450

I hope is not Mike…

Feb 07, 2023 1:39:41 PM (Read by you after 14 minutes, 9 seconds) ⇱ +16179606450

I hope is not Mike…
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Feb 07, 2023 2:04:41 PM (Read by you after 59 minutes, 42 seconds) +16179606450

Javi is out, confirmed. Please think about alternatives.

Feb 07, 2023 3:04:43 PM ⇲ Me

Lance

Feb 07, 2023 2:55:06 PM (Read by you after 9 minutes, 17 seconds) +16179606450

By the way, i grabbed the balls and other equipment from the UF shed.

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Feb 07, 2023 3:04:43 PM ⇱ Me

Lance
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Feb 13, 2023 9:16:44 PM (Read by you after 1 minute, 6 seconds) +16179606450

Peter Robinson - all league goalie. First team: Jackson, Kosuke, and Joe. Second team: Lance, Jay

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Feb 16, 2023 7:41:12 PM Me

So looking forward. Do you think this style of defense is both teachable and possible with the level of players we have?

Feb 16, 2023 7:41:13 PM Me

YouTube

Feb 16, 2023 7:41:27 PM Me

Its a very good technical breakdown

Feb 16, 2023 8:30:15 PM (Read by you after 23 hours, 6 minutes, 6 seconds) +16179606450

With more time maybe…

May 23, 2023 1:57:28 PM (Read by you after 2 hours, 36 minutes, 33 seconds) +16179606450

Luis and Alex, do you have a plan for tomorrow? The plan needs to be announced tomorrow during assembly. Happy to do it. I heard that the new field would be available for soccer. Just a pick up game, running practice same, etc.

May 23, 2023 2:34:15 PM (Read by you after 1 hour, 59 minutes, 46 seconds) +18057657421

Just saw Jason’s email. Yes, Boys soccer is on new field. I spoke to Etienne, he said the goal is for coaches to get a look at players, but also for players to have fun. I was thinking maybe reaching out to Kosuke and Jimmy, have them lead the warm up and just play. Juan, did we pick captains for next year? I’m wondering if we should hold off until next year once Darius is back.

May 23, 2023 2:35:32 PM (Read by you after 1 hour, 58 minutes, 29 seconds) +16179606450

No captains were picked. You guys choose your captains at the beginning of the season.

May 23, 2023 2:35:42 PM (Read by you after 1 hour, 58 minutes, 19 seconds) +18057657421

👍

May 23, 2023 2:37:41 PM (Read by you after 1 hour, 56 minutes, 20 seconds) +16179606450

Seniors are not the target audience for these extra practices, but returning players. Not sure if Kosuke and Jimmy should be the ones inviting. Luis, you should send the invitations.

May 23, 2023 3:21:54 PM (Read by you after 1 hour, 12 minutes, 7 seconds) +18057657421

I’ll send the invitations to last years varsity team. I’m not sure who was on JV. Juan can you make the announcement at assembly, I have a meeting at 9:45 not sure that I’ll be at assembly on time. My plan is to have a good warm up and play. I’d like to see players perform naturally without restrictions, to see where they are more comfortable. If any of you want to run drills or would like to do something else, feel free. Please bring your cleats so you can get a good run in too.

May 23, 2023 3:22:59 PM (Read by you after 1 hour, 11 minutes, 2 seconds) +16179606450

Sounds good. I will make the announcement at assembly tomorrow.

May 23, 2023 3:23:12 PM (Read by you after 1 hour, 10 minutes, 49 seconds) +18057657421

Thank you

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May 23, 2023 3:26:26 PM (Read by you after 1 hour, 7 minutes, 35 seconds) +17813303636

I like the idea but I would also extend the invite to everyone. Maybe someone that didn’t do soccer at all because other activities might be in this time.

May 23, 2023 3:27:03 PM (Read by you after 1 hour, 6 minutes, 58 seconds) +16179606450

I will make an open invitation then.

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May 23, 2023 4:36:20 PM Me

This sounds good guys. I think letting them play free and see how they solve their own problems is the way to go. There’s obviously guys we have certain expectations of but there will be a lot of new faces and chemistry to look at.

May 24, 2023 2:01:09 PM (Read by you after 4 hours, 11 minutes, 44 seconds) +16179606450

Luis, I did not have time to make the soccer announcement during assembly today. Can you send an invite to the community?

May 25, 2023 4:07:11 PM (Read by you after 13 seconds) +16179606450

I might be a bit late for practice today, dealing with some moving stuff. Alex is attending for sure. Bert, what about you?

May 25, 2023 4:07:35 PM Me

Yes. I’ll be there, with the cleats

May 25, 2023 4:07:44 PM Me

Dont forget your cleats everyone 😊