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Saturday, April 25, 2009

Coach Sean Notes (April 25, 2009)

Hi Danger fans

a very different week past for us as tuesday we took team and individual pictures, we didnt have the time to get a practice in, and i felt like giving the players a midseason rest was a luxury we could afford, at this time of the year the temperature is rising and the kids will begin to expend more energy, maybe the light week will help us!

Thursday we had somewhat of a session with the u12, our girls got a chance to get better by playing against older players, it went well for the team as alot of players managed to get some good work in! i cut practice short because i felt like there may have been a few too many injuries (potentially)

This week we will have a normal schedule before going to calvert city and the Kentucky Lake Invitational, if the girls play like we know they can there isnt many teams in our area that can live with us! i will be doing my upmost to bring that this weekend! As we know it is 6v6 and with 12 players that can ultimatley cause selection problems, and headaches for people who maybe would start, less playing time is available and its up to the players to work hard on tuesday and thursday to earn their time, and earn their spot! Im hoping no one gets too dissapointed if they do not get sufficient time, please bear with me it is tough.

Off the field you guys have again pulled together to raise a great deal of money for the team! i really appreciate what your doing, it all helps, we have a great club here and a very 'together' atmosphere, again thank you all.

enjoy the rest of your weekend and lets go to Calvert City full off confidence and looking to bring back a trophy!

Coach Sean

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Coach Sean Notes (April 18, 2009)

Hi Danger fans

another great week of practice this week has built on our recent progress, i pushed the girls hard, challenged them mentally and physically, i wanted them to become stronger, and alot more competetive, we worked on our weaknesses which were penetrating the opposition and moving into dangerous areas with a more positive attitude.

We were boosted with having Riley and Sophie back with us but had a few knocks during the week thanks to Physical education at school, Gracie Clayton had to drop out during thursdays practice and im sure you all join me in wishing her a speedy recovery.

The u12 Danger played today, and thanks to a flu bug and some other issues had 6 players missing, this gave me the opportunity to bring Giovanna and Sophie along, Gio had the opportunity to play with family (Katie Owen) , which i think is a great experience while also having her learn even more about her leadership role within our club, which i think she definatley did. Sophie needed minutes after her injury for us to have her at her optimum best. While both girls managed at least half a game in both games they both put in outstanding performances playing against girls 2 years and 3 feet taller. Sophie had a few dazzling runs at the defence who seemed twice as tall she also got an assist for a goal, she looked very lively and a definate goal threat. While Giovanna was her usual tough tackling self, she managed to knock a 6 foot tall girl on the ground in a 50/50 challenge, i couldnt help but be proud of my little heroes!

this week we have pictures on tuesday our girls will be in white shrts, red shorts and white socks, the older girls will join us while we will take individual and team pictures with a big group one also! we will scrimmmage each other after that. Thursday is obviously the fish fry, i may have a double session with both teams practicing together. as i know its going to be a hectic time for everyone.

have a great weekend!

Coach Sean

Team Pictures

Team pictures will be Tuesday, April 21st. The girls should wear their red jerseys and also bring their white for the combined team picture with the U12 team.

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Notes from Coach Sean (April 12)

Happy Easter Danger followers.

Hard work and effort were the key to us having a very successful weekend. Not just hard work by the players on the field, hard work by you guys getting the off field activities together, it was a real team effort and i as the coach appreciate that 100%, you guys showed great character and work ethic to help raise the necessary fund for our team to keep rolling along!

Back to the events on the field, i hope you agree that our girls did us proud getting us back on track with two very good performances, obviously there were going to have to improve on but for now we cant look further than the facts, we have a winning record and have been 'in' every game, and but for one or two things we could have won every game so far.

I think this weekend was the hardest any team of mine has ever worked for me during a game, the work ethic and passion on display from the girls was simply terrific. I want to call for more of the same though, because carrying that type of heart can go a very long way at Calvert City in a few weeks.

One aspect i was pleased with and actually mentioned to one or two of you guys was how we worked on sliding and shifting as a team, left, right, forward and back, we spent probably 30 minutes working on it in practice on thursday and for every minute of the games we carried it out perfectly, this just goes to show how hard working and receptive our players are.

Finishing second (again) wasnt bad, we deserved something, and like i told the girls after the game, were getting there! and if we continue to work like we are Calvert City is going to be great! I'm excited that we have 6 practices (weather permitting) before then to work, thats going to leave the girls hungry to play, 3 weeks without a game should hopefully have them ready to explode on whoever we play against!

Obviously you all know we sent out report cards this week! i did that so the girls knew where they stood and what they needed to get working on, maybe before practice if they have time! its all going to help us get better! Depending on how the girls feel (we will discuss at practice) we may cut 30 mins from practice time and let them go a little early, i understand they have tcap testing this week and they will be fried!!! i will leave that up to the girls!

What do you guys think? how are you enjoying it? please feel free to comment below! your feedback is great!

i hope youve enjoyed your easter and we will see you on tuesday!

Coach Sean

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Danger place second in Round Robin action.

By Kristen Mitchell

The 99 Lady Danger of Paris Tennessee hosted a round robin this weekend at Memorial Park in Paris TN. The tournament had three teams; the other’s being MC Elite and Clarksville Royals. The tournament rules included 3 points for a win, and one for a tie. The tiebreaker if needed would be goal difference.

In the opening contest The Lady Danger entertained MC Elite. Coach Sean Fraser had to reshuffle his line up without Sophie Carter (Knee) and Riley Browning (Out of town). He was however boosted by the return to the squad of Sami Millette who has been suffering with a bout of the flu.

Dressed in white for the first time this season the Danger controlled the first half having the lion’s share of possession but failed to fashion a clear goal scoring opportunity. The game remained goaless at the interval. The second half was much of the same with the Danger dominating possession until a breakaway goal for Elite spoiled the show, neither team managed to record more than a handful of shots. MC Elite held on and claimed a 1-0 victory.
In the second game of the day MC Elite knew a win would secure the winner’s trophy. They dominated play and ran out eventual 3-1 winners.

Clarksville Royals then raided the Pizza and water part of the concession stand before they took on the host team. The Danger again controlled the game from the start with Gracie Clayton going close to opening her Danger goal scoring account. However, It was Kara Grace Brogdon who opened the scoring to the delight of the large Danger following as she latched on to a cross from Gracie Clayton firing into the net from 7 yards out. The Danger closed out the half with Giovanna Owen, Rudi Beth Wimberley and Kaylynn Jarnigan defending with great maturity. The second half was again dominated by the Danger who provided many flashes of brilliance from all over the field. Solid defending and goalkeeping helped Chynna Haas pick up her third shutout of the season. The final score finished 1-0 and the Danger placed second in the round robin.

Coach Sean Fraser commented ‘Our girls fought hard, they’ve had that eye of the tiger all week and came out and did us proud. It was a real team effort today’

The 99 Lady Danger now sit with a record of 4-3-1 and have a few weeks off with their next scheduled event being the Calvert City tournament on May 2nd.

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Notes from Coach Sean (April 5)

Hi Danger fans.

A dissapointing day yesterday as we fell victim to a 3-1 scoreline to a Jackson Rush team who i think we will all agree we had the beating of!

Without wanting to make excuses i do believe that if we had practiced Thursday we would have been better prepared! However we have to look at the positives, which when scrimmaging you always have to look for. One of the biggest things was the quality of our defending at times! We had their forwards sealed up for most of the game! Big word being most! it only takes one second of sloppy concentration anywhere on the field to make a mistake and give your opponent an opportunity!

I told the girls after the game that it was great for us to learn that, We now know and will have it in our minds that we have to concentrate for every second! i think were going to be a stronger team because of this experience (By experience i mean conceding 3 goals late in each period of play)!!!

As we all know Sophie got hurt towards the end of the game. Were looking at her being out for a week with a strain of her left mcl!! On behalf of Paris Danger i would like to wish Sophie a speedy recovery. Sophie has scored 7 goals in the 6 games we have had so far!

Next week is a big week for us, we host a round robin tournament and i would like you to start getting the girls ready! theres a trophy for the winning team there and being the hosts, we would love to keep it in Paris! Just a quick note, We will be busting out the new white shirts, red shorts and Tornado socks for the games!

Let me assure you that we will be getting some work done in practice this week!!! I'm excited and were at the stage now where we are ready for that big push!!!

With Sophie being out for the week it is an opportunity for someone else to step up and earn a starting spot! not just while she's out but even when shes back!

Also i would like to mention that next week we will be selling refreshments possibly including water, gatorade and Burgers. Lets all pull together and make this happen.

Finally i would like to thank Denny Millette for all his hard work this season so far, he has decided to step down and enjoy watching Samy progress froma Dad's perspective. Much of the teams success stems from the hard work of Denny and im sure you will join me in wishing him a very enjoyable season.

I would also like to thank all of the people who do things behind the scene's that many of us dont see. Again much of the kid's success and ENJOYMENT is down to the hard work you guys do. The people include Kelly Blaine, Nina Owen, Shannon Browning, Heather Carter and of course assistant coach Kristen (Krum - haha). If i have forgot to thank anyone else please dont take it personally! you know i am very gratefull!

See you all Tuesday! Have a great rest of the weekend!

Coach Sean

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Paris Danger 1 – 3 Jackson Rush

By Kristen Mitchell

The 99 Lady Danger travelled to Jackson for scrimmage action against Jackson Rush this past weekend, and despite an early goal from Sophie Carter the physical Rush managed to pull through with 3 goals and win the game.

The Danger got at The Rush from the first whistle and Sophie Carter fashioned a dangerous cross to Riley Browning which brought solid defending to keep the scores level. After three or four surges forward the Danger managed to break the deadlock, Sophie Carter crashed a 30 yard effort into the bottom corner on a direct free kick.

As the half wore on the Rush gradually wore down the Danger backline and forced Chynna Hass into proving why she is one of the top keepers in the age bracket. Eventually they found a breakthrough and scored what the Danger girls will call a sloppy goal!

The second period was all Rush offense, while the Danger defended solidly lead By Sam Millette, Giovanna Owen and Kaylynn Jarnigan. With seconds remaining, a concentration lapse allowed the Rush to go 2-1 up.

As the game was only a scrimmage the two teams agreed to play 3 periods of play. The final period was all Danger as the girls dressed in Red shirts and shorts piled on the pressure, Gracie Clayton showed her dribbling skills on several occasions which brought great success down the right and left flank’s. Again with time expiring The Rush scored with a 20 yard strike which flew into the bottom corner of Chynna Hass’ goal.

Danger Head Coach Sean Fraser simply said ‘we just let it get away from us, but we have learned that we have to concentrate and work for the whole game, That will help us when we get to competitive match play’

The Danger slip to 3-2-1 on the season and will host a round robin classic this weekend at Memorial Park in Paris, TN. They will entertain Murray MC Elite and Clarksville Impact. Games are scheduled to begin at 10am.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Practice Tonight! April 2nd

Practice has been cancelled tonight due to the extreme weather conditions!

The game on saturday is still on, and details will get to you either today or tomorow!

We will wear red shirts, red shorts and white socks on saturday and all players must wear warm ups and bring their team bag!

Have a great day!

Coach Sean