On my Newport teams I’ve been playing up 1 age division. But this winter in indoor, at Starfire, I play up 2 age divisions. I play goalie for at least half of the game. Next season with Newport FC I’ll actually get to play in my own age division. That will be fun, but I’ll really miss my teammates!
A lot of players think goalie is a hard position and a lot of girls are scared of the ball being kicked at them.
I have had a lot of help from Jeff Koch, Newport FC’s keeper coach. He played professionally on the Tacoma Storm (he also coaches one of the boy’s teams). He’s been great about teaching me how to play keeper.
(posted by Jaz)
Friday, February 20, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Austria - Skiing and the Danube
(I asked my dad to write this while we walked to the bus stop this morning)
Two mornings a week I get up early to take the Middle School bus to orchestra. My dad found the Universal channel about a month ago, and we've watched some of the World Cup skiing from France, Germany, and Zauchensee AUSTRIA!!!!! I like watching Bode Miller, and especially Lindsey Vonn http://www.lindseyvonn.com/ .
The pictures from Austria werebeautiful. I'm really looking forward to July. Too bad I can't ski there too!
This morning my dad tuned to a program on PBS about the Danube River. I didn't get to watch all of it, but I learned that Vienna (where I'll be staying) used to be a Roman outpost on the river. I'm looking forward to learning more about the history of the city.
Two mornings a week I get up early to take the Middle School bus to orchestra. My dad found the Universal channel about a month ago, and we've watched some of the World Cup skiing from France, Germany, and Zauchensee AUSTRIA!!!!! I like watching Bode Miller, and especially Lindsey Vonn http://www.lindseyvonn.com/ .
The pictures from Austria werebeautiful. I'm really looking forward to July. Too bad I can't ski there too!
This morning my dad tuned to a program on PBS about the Danube River. I didn't get to watch all of it, but I learned that Vienna (where I'll be staying) used to be a Roman outpost on the river. I'm looking forward to learning more about the history of the city.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Sponsor Form Link
The Sponsor Form is now available at:
http://home.comcast.net/~briancurl/pledge_form_2009_vienna.pdf
Jaz will be working on juggling her soccer ball. If you're not familiar with soccer juggling, it is consecutive touches with feet, thighs, head... no hands, before the ball touches the ground. It's a great way to develop first touch skills, and it helps with conditioning, balance, and focus.
Her current record is 14 touches, and her goal is a combined 100 touches in her two best tries at a practice in late April. Her Newport FC teammates will keep count.
She's hoping you'll download the Sponsor Form and consider supporting her efforts as a Sports Ambassador!
http://home.comcast.net/~briancurl/pledge_form_2009_vienna.pdf
Jaz will be working on juggling her soccer ball. If you're not familiar with soccer juggling, it is consecutive touches with feet, thighs, head... no hands, before the ball touches the ground. It's a great way to develop first touch skills, and it helps with conditioning, balance, and focus.
Her current record is 14 touches, and her goal is a combined 100 touches in her two best tries at a practice in late April. Her Newport FC teammates will keep count.
She's hoping you'll download the Sponsor Form and consider supporting her efforts as a Sports Ambassador!
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Jasmine Selected as a 2009 Sports Ambassador!
This evening Jasmine found out she was selected as one of the 1,000 US Athletes attending the Vienna games (VERY excited)! She is looking forward to meeting other members of the Northwest delegation, preparing for the July games, and meeting other athletes from around the world.
After her initial nomination Jasmine had to request letters of recommendation from her coaches (other than me) and teachers who rated her soccer skill, leadership abilities, sportsmanship, etc. Her evaluation continued in an interview with the program coaches on a snowy day at a local Starbucks. The whole process was a little intimidating for an eleven year old!
Look for more posts coming from Jasmine in the next few days, including information on her "Touches Peace" sponsor program.
(posted by her dad)
After her initial nomination Jasmine had to request letters of recommendation from her coaches (other than me) and teachers who rated her soccer skill, leadership abilities, sportsmanship, etc. Her evaluation continued in an interview with the program coaches on a snowy day at a local Starbucks. The whole process was a little intimidating for an eleven year old!
Look for more posts coming from Jasmine in the next few days, including information on her "Touches Peace" sponsor program.
(posted by her dad)
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