Feb 15, 2018 2:59:36 PM (Read by you after 1 minute, 2 seconds) +18058610919

I think fun drills is definitely a great idea after this weekend to unwind a bit

Feb 15, 2018 3:00:06 PM (Read by you after 32 seconds) +18058610919

Let the kids pick! Each coach has a drill that the kids enjoy playing so whatever the kids want to do let them pick and that coach can run it

Feb 15, 2018 3:01:22 PM Me

Yes, "players choice" is what I call it.

Jun 11, 2018 2:48:32 PM Me

Hi coaches. Tomorrow, Tuesday, we’re planning on having training down at the beach off of San Pedro Street.

Jun 11, 2018 2:48:32 PM Me

Google Maps

Jun 11, 2018 2:50:07 PM Me

I’m not going to be able to make training tomorrow because of some end of school year conflicts. Will either of you be able to run the beach session? The main focus should be on technique with the ball in the sand to prepare for the upcoming weekend tournament. Totally different game in the sand. Let me know if you can help run that session. THANKS!

Jun 11, 2018 6:16:50 PM (Read by you after 16 hours, 32 minutes, 27 seconds) +18052180062

👍 will be there is spite of the fortnite tournament!

Jun 12, 2018 10:49:36 AM Me

Excellent thanks!

Sep 12, 2018 11:38:05 AM Me

Here’s an outline for tomorrow’s training at Sarzotti:

Sep 12, 2018 11:38:25 AM Me

1. Warmups with First touch drills

Sep 12, 2018 11:38:36 AM Me

(I have first touch drills)

Sep 12, 2018 11:39:53 AM Me

2. Breakout into Offense/Defense groups for specific work/training (30mins)

Sep 12, 2018 11:40:26 AM Me

3. Offense/Defense Transition Drill(s) (30mins) Forrest you said you have a good one for this

Sep 12, 2018 11:41:24 AM Me

4. Scrimmage with instruction (30 mins). And we could use scrimmage time to do the walk through Colin was speaking of: who takes throw-ins, who takes free kicks, etc.

Sep 12, 2018 6:56:11 PM (Read by you after 11 seconds) +18052180062

Can we talk about switching Leland to the right. I know we want him to develop his left but he's missing the entire frame 5 of his last 5 attempts I think.

Sep 13, 2018 12:36:50 PM (Read by you after 5 seconds) +18058610919

Hey Bert session sounds good tomorrow, just to clarify when we talked I mentioned a drill that would help teach the center midfielders to mark up in the middle of the field not necessarily transition from offense to defense, if you still want me to come up with one I can. I'll also plan to work with the defense today. Thank you

Sep 13, 2018 12:37:04 PM +18058610919

And as far as the Leland switch I'm open to talk to it tonight

Sep 13, 2018 12:39:09 PM Me

Hi Forrest, yes if you can bring that midfielder markup drill that would be great. We need to work on that for sure—6,8,10 need to be faster transitioning. And yes on working with defense. I plan to work with attackers on small patterns and shooting—I can take Brennan so he’s getting worked on, or if you need him let me know.

Sep 13, 2018 12:40:43 PM Me

And yes, lets talk about Leland. Switching him, and also talk about sitting him during games.

Sep 13, 2018 12:57:20 PM Me

Sarzotti today! :-)

Sep 13, 2018 2:16:13 PM Me

A heads up that they’re doing some tree trimming at the end of the 33 going into Ojai. I sat for about 30mins waiting to get out to Ventura just now. Not sure if they’ll still be at it between 3-4 pm but wanted to give you a heads up.

Sep 13, 2018 2:30:03 PM (Read by you after 27 minutes, 13 seconds) +18052180062

👍

Sep 13, 2018 2:58:38 PM Me

Also, after general warm-up today, I have 5 different “first touch” passing drills we can use as a technical warm-up.

Sep 13, 2018 3:31:41 PM (Read by you after 2 minutes, 42 seconds) +18052180062

👍

Sep 18, 2018 9:23:03 AM Me

For today’s training lets have a regular warmup, then could we have some technical dribbling drills as part of that warmup? From there lets break into Off/Def and work on specifics with each group. I’m going to work on playing to feet and guys running off angles, and then a shooting drill. Might be good to have some defenders in the latter parts of the shooting drill. Forrest I know you want to continue to work with defense (long balls and marking). I would like to also do the transition game we did last week (small sided game) that makes players work on marking up in transition. Then a scrimmage to round it out. Let me know if that sounds good or if you have changes/adjustments. Thanks!!

Sep 18, 2018 1:50:20 PM (Read by you after 2 minutes, 10 seconds) +18058610919

Sounds good I'm going to work on 1 up 3 back and if that goes well individual defending, just let me know when you want the defenders in the shooting drill

Sep 18, 2018 1:52:53 PM Me

sounds good, will do

Sep 18, 2018 2:58:35 PM (Read by you after 53 seconds) +18052180062

We need a lot of practice on winning balls out of the air. Definitely more turnovers then completed passes in last match.

Sep 18, 2018 3:06:26 PM Me

Forrest, when I need defenders I’ll likely need 2 from back 4, and 2 midfielders (depending on numbers I may have midfield defenders)

Sep 20, 2018 8:49:42 AM Me

For today’s training lets have the normal warmup, then lets work on balls out of the air (what we talked about Tuesday after session—catching out of air, trapping with foot, chest, maybe a couple of headers) then....

Sep 20, 2018 8:51:15 AM Me

Break into off/def to work on specifics again. For attach its more shooting/accuracy and attacking patterns. Then...

Sep 20, 2018 8:54:00 AM Me

Let’s play offense v defense AND we make it a walkthrough—meaning we stop on restarts and talk about what should happen first time, then next time it happens we should see it applied right away. Goal kicks, throw ins, corners, direct kicks, free kicks, etc.

Sep 20, 2018 8:55:08 AM Me

Then finish with a scrimmage. 30 mins—8mins play/2mins rest & coaching, (x3)

Sep 20, 2018 1:28:33 PM (Read by you after 2 days, 23 hours, 8 minutes, 7 seconds) +18058610919

👍

Sep 20, 2018 1:33:53 PM (Read by you after 2 days, 23 hours, 2 minutes, 47 seconds) +18052180062

👍

Sep 23, 2018 2:06:28 PM Me

Hope your Sunday is going well. I’m curious after a day of reflection what your thoughts are on the performance yesterday. Top 1-3 takeaways.

Sep 23, 2018 6:59:17 PM (Read by you after 1 hour, 58 minutes, 49 seconds) +18052180062

I just uploaded video. Sorry if you watch it I had the sound setting messed up again. I'm rewatching now and then I'll share my thoughts.

Sep 28, 2018 11:41:31 AM (Read by you after 1 hour, 45 minutes, 18 seconds) +18052180062

What do you guys think about Logan moving up into the 8 role " enforcer" . Focus on winning head balls and then finding the 6 or dumping balls to corner flags.... just a thought.

Sep 28, 2018 1:17:40 PM (Read by you after 9 minutes, 9 seconds) +18058610919

I like the idea of a bigger guy in the middle of the field but virtually everything else would be missing from that spot

Sep 28, 2018 1:20:19 PM (Read by you after 6 minutes, 30 seconds) +18052180062

👍

Sep 28, 2018 5:34:00 PM Me

I have a similar mindset to Forrest. I think a bigger body in middle would be good, but playing the 8 is being on both sides of the ball (off/def) and you need good field awareness to not get dragged way out of position if you’re not familiar with the role. Might be best to try him there in training to see what he does before we unleash it in a game. I’m open to the idea, but want to “test drive” it first.

Sep 28, 2018 5:34:03 PM Me

Great analysis of Liverpools pressing:

Sep 28, 2018 5:34:07 PM Me

YouTube

Sep 28, 2018 5:34:10 PM Me

This is also another great video analysis. How Klopp challenged Pep:

Sep 28, 2018 5:34:16 PM Me

YouTube

Sep 29, 2018 8:59:12 AM (Read by you after 1 minute, 5 seconds) +18052180062

Were 15 mins out

Sep 29, 2018 9:05:51 AM +18058610919

I'll be there around 835

Sep 29, 2018 9:09:22 AM Me

Ok

Oct 02, 2018 1:54:35 PM Me

A reminder that today we have Coach JP coming to training to work with the team. He asked after our game if he could work with the team today. I have a back session in the bag should we need it. See you at Kimball later today.

Oct 02, 2018 1:57:24 PM (Read by you after 3 hours, 7 minutes, 53 seconds) +18058610919

Sounds good!

Oct 02, 2018 5:05:37 PM Me

We're on our way

Oct 04, 2018 11:02:49 AM Me

A heads up that I have a play-practice-play session for today working on defense, breaking up build up play from opponents and more work shot blocking. For warm-ups lets incorporate a 3 team rondo—players working on pass/move/first touch like this example:

Oct 04, 2018 11:02:49 AM Me

YouTube

Oct 04, 2018 11:59:55 AM (Read by you after 2 hours, 47 minutes, 10 seconds) +18052180062

👍

Oct 06, 2018 8:50:37 AM (Read by you after 2 hours, 44 minutes, 56 seconds) +18052180062

Eta 8:15

Oct 09, 2018 5:09:01 PM Me

We're behind schedule getting out of Ojai. Prob 15 mins tardy

Oct 09, 2018 6:05:21 PM (Read by you after 1 hour, 49 minutes, 48 seconds) +18058610919

On my way sorry

Oct 12, 2018 4:43:45 PM Me

Just a heads up on training attendance this week that factors into starting, etc. Leland and Dylan both missed a practice this week (I was given notice for Dylans but no idea why Leland missed). And tardies are Oswaldo (both days), Logan and Juan (1 each).

Oct 16, 2018 9:03:48 AM Me

Hi coaches. Today planning on working on midfield breaking/attacking again. Going to modify to have more success. Also, want to focus on defenses ability to handle the break and shut it down. Also need to talk about the games this weekend, and remind me to tell you about my conversation with Mark as well. See you at Kimball. Let me know if you have any questions.

Oct 16, 2018 11:55:55 AM (Read by you after 52 minutes, 24 seconds) +18058610919

Sounds good see you soon

Oct 16, 2018 5:17:28 PM Me

It's slow going getting out of Ojai. Possibly tardy

Oct 17, 2018 1:09:12 PM Me

hi coaches, a heads up that I just sent an email to both of you about this upcoming weekend. Also Forrest a reminder that you’re developing the session for Thursday. Let me know if you have any questions, and Thanks!!

Oct 19, 2018 10:27:57 AM Me

hi coaches, I just sent an email with some thoughts about the wave game tomorrow. I’ll be there with Darragh for the start of warmups with the gear. And I’ll be taking off about 8:30am and not return, BUT will be thinking about the game non-stop. I’ll be there Sunday but have to leave right at the end of the game.

Oct 19, 2018 11:06:25 AM (Read by you after 1 minute, 24 seconds) +18052180062

Team snap has kickoff tomorrow at 1045. Please verify Bert?

Oct 19, 2018 11:08:09 AM Me

I see the same thing on Coast Soccer website here:

Oct 19, 2018 11:08:09 AM Me

https://coastsoccer.us/web/coastsoccer/schedule?BRACKET=SA&AGE=13&YEAR=2018&SEX=B

Oct 19, 2018 11:08:15 AM Me

10:45am kickoff.

Oct 19, 2018 11:08:29 AM Me

We need to confirm with Tom. He would have the game sheets and that would be official

Oct 19, 2018 11:10:19 AM Me

I just texted Tom to confirm what match reports say.

Oct 19, 2018 11:38:05 AM Me

Tomorrow IS a 10:45am kickoff at Sarzotti. I’ll email the team today with this info. Sunday is still 9am.

Oct 20, 2018 9:01:52 AM Me

Hi coaches. I was going to pickup Darragh after the game but will likely get there about 12:15. Could someone hangout with him until I get there? It may take that time to do team talk,etc.

Oct 20, 2018 9:02:37 AM Me

Darraghs oldest brother Aidan is bringing him to game with all the gear.

Oct 20, 2018 9:03:18 AM +18058610919

I got another game at 1230 in oxnard, if no one can I will

Oct 20, 2018 9:03:26 AM Me

K

Oct 20, 2018 9:03:31 AM Me

Thanks!

Oct 20, 2018 1:09:10 PM +18052180062

Congratulations Coach Forest! I appreciate you.

Oct 20, 2018 1:09:10 PM +18058610919

Thank you Donnie had an amazing game he shut down the offensive threat for our team and moved the ball brilliantly for us, even playing the ball back!

Oct 21, 2018 8:52:53 AM (Read by you after 3 hours, 59 minutes, 32 seconds) +18052180062

Good day, our eta is 820. My appologies..

Oct 23, 2018 8:45:23 AM Me

hi coaches. hope you’re well. some thoughts about training today. I would like to run 4 corners again in the middle of training (30mins-8min work/2min rest), and then a scrimmage (30mins-15min work/5 mins rest). Besides the warm up and talk to start I’m looking for some passing exercises that work on first touch, receiving and turning/playing back (passer telling them ‘turn’ or ‘back’), or something similar. Overall I’m looking to get the boys to play the ball quicker (2-3 touch) and spend less time on the ball.

Oct 23, 2018 9:42:16 AM (Read by you after 2 hours, 11 minutes, 25 seconds) +18058610919

Sounds good

Oct 23, 2018 9:43:09 AM (Read by you after 2 hours, 10 minutes, 32 seconds) +18052180062

👍

Oct 25, 2018 2:37:31 PM Me

hi coaches, I have a play-practice-play session in my pocket today that focuses on building up attack (finding space, open man, switching) and countering quickly when the opportunity is there. Objective is to maintain possession (protect) and find the gaps/space within the defense. For technical warmups passing with movement (first touch takes you in a direction) and playing to the right side of a moving teammate would be great. Boys were struggling to make accurate passes in front of moving teammates on Tuesday (many passes were behind). That’s what I got, but I am always open to ideas if you feel we need to focus on something more pressing.

Oct 25, 2018 2:46:58 PM Me

Darragh also asked for either soccer volleyball, or the 9 ball drill (in the penalty box, shooting and defending) I would be fine with either of those incorporated into the session and taking up some scrimmage time.

Oct 25, 2018 3:40:18 PM (Read by you after 1 hour, 3 minutes, 28 seconds) +18058610919

All sounds good to me!

Oct 28, 2018 10:40:55 AM Me

Good Sunday Morning. FYI no Kanan or Rhys today. Only players unsure of are the twins, Oswaldo, and Donovan. All others are a yes in TeamSnap.

Oct 28, 2018 10:56:56 AM (Read by you after 2 hours, 4 minutes, 33 seconds) +18052180062

Were in. Snap updated.

Oct 28, 2018 11:24:55 AM (Read by you after 1 hour, 36 minutes, 34 seconds) +18058610919

Sounds good

Oct 30, 2018 9:53:47 AM Me

Good morning coaches. Hope you’re both doing well. Been reflecting on the last game and our focus in training today. 2 things stand out for me. #1 midfields transition from defense to offense—finding the 10’s feet and then playing off him with supporting runs to move ball forward without losing possession. #2 Defending set pieces in front of goal. Thinking about longer range kicks that cannot go on frame, but drop in the box like the one we got caught on Sunday. I’m open to ideas & suggestions and if either of you have a session you want to run, lets do it. Let me know.

Oct 30, 2018 12:24:39 PM (Read by you after 22 minutes, 36 seconds) +18052180062

I suggest working on crosses in the box. Those balls where everyone is watching but should be wanting.

Oct 30, 2018 1:11:31 PM Me

Agreed. We can work both sides of the ball so that we get better at attacking AND defending crosses.

Oct 30, 2018 4:56:09 PM Me

Hey heads up, we are running behind. Be there as soon as possible

Nov 01, 2018 10:38:13 AM Me

Hi Coaches, a reminder that Coach JP is coming to Sarzotti today to work on defense. I don’t think he’s going to run the full session. So thinking that we keep the defense mode mindset going and carry on from Tuesday with clearing balls in the box from crosses and direct kicks. Lets work on player positioning in relation to the attackers, getting goal side, slowing/blocking attackers runs, reading the flight of the ball, and being first to it. And we’ll also have a short scrimmage at the end and encourage crosses into the face of goal, and call some free kicks to be sent in to keep working on it.

Nov 01, 2018 11:50:50 AM (Read by you after 7 minutes, 47 seconds) +18052180062

I'd add to that " mental focus " not shutting off. Many players still hands on hips during stoppages. Lots of room for improvement communicating staying engaged " on ". Also we need Juan in box on set pieces, he's one of the only kids who will head a ball in. His mediocre quality on set piece balls in is negated by his goal scoring threat. I'm afraid the teams lack of mental focus is really a byproduct of accumulative training focus.

Nov 01, 2018 11:59:17 AM Me

“I'm afraid the teams lack of mental focus is really a byproduct of accumulative training focus.” Agree on this!

Nov 01, 2018 12:05:03 PM (Read by you after 27 minutes, 40 seconds) +18058610919

I'm good with training today. I do have high school and that usually ends around 3:45-4. So I should be at training right around start time. Also, Jacob came up to me and asked me to take free kicks both from shooting range and balls that can dumped in the box for opportunities on goals (usually the ones carter takes). Just throwing that out there

Nov 01, 2018 12:36:25 PM +18052180062

Yeah him and Adam like to do corners and seem afraid to head ball in. Jacob really snatched at the chance he had in last game. Donovan has more consistancy but maybe I'm living in the past. Certainly would expect Jacob to recover well after ball inevaribly transits the 18 yard box. Let's discuss..

Nov 01, 2018 12:38:22 PM Me

Agree, let's talk about it today.

Nov 01, 2018 12:41:08 PM (Read by you after 37 minutes, 54 seconds) +18058610919

I think if we are going to work on set pieces from that distance we just have a list of 4 or so guys who we think can take those and at training today let them take the kicks. But also put them in the box to see heading and such to see the trade offs. Same with corners. For example, Adam can hit the corners but I believe Adam attacks the ball decently on corner kicks. For me here are my free kick takers as of right now. Half field: Carter (Jacob?) 30-40 yards out ( just outside of shooting range): carter Juan Donnie Adam (Jacob wants to try these) Corners: Donnie Adam Anyone else we think can take those? Or we can just talk about it at training

Nov 01, 2018 12:42:15 PM (Read by you after 36 minutes, 47 seconds) +18058610919

Also if possible I would like to work on short kicks from half field. For example, Logan passing the ball to carter who dribbles down the line 10 yard and hits in a cross

Nov 01, 2018 12:42:41 PM (Read by you after 36 minutes, 21 seconds) +18058610919

Or a guy at the top of the box sprinting back 10 yards to receive the ball turning and shooting

Nov 01, 2018 1:16:57 PM (Read by you after 2 minutes, 5 seconds) +18052180062

I would say Adam is very reluctant to head or play ball in the air. On the ground he will attack ball.

Nov 06, 2018 7:30:24 AM Me

Good morning. I sent an email to you both about training sessions this week. Have a look and let me know if you have any questions.

Nov 06, 2018 11:06:03 AM (Read by you after 3 minutes, 10 seconds) +18052180062

😉

Nov 06, 2018 11:09:26 AM Me

👍

Nov 06, 2018 5:07:15 PM (Read by you after 17 seconds) +18058610919

I just left higschool gunna be a bit late

Nov 06, 2018 5:07:44 PM Me

K 👍

Nov 07, 2018 4:09:10 PM Me

Good luck against the JV tonight! Let me know how it goes.

Nov 08, 2018 4:48:42 PM (Read by you after 3 minutes, 29 seconds) +18058610919

Just left buena should be there around 4:30

Nov 08, 2018 4:52:16 PM Me

10-4, got it.

Nov 10, 2018 11:27:41 AM Me

Hi coaches, just checking availability and looks like no Dylan today. He’s marked as unavailable.

Nov 10, 2018 11:28:01 AM Me

Kanan has “?” for tomorrows games, and Carlos is only at the first game tomorrow.

Nov 14, 2018 1:02:16 PM Me

Hi Coaches, for Thursday’s training I’m hoping we can do a “greatest hits” session with a scrimmage to top it off. Darragh has requested soccer volleyball and ‘lightning.’ If you know of any player favorites lets plan on playing them tomorrow at Sarzotti. Thanks!