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Champions

2008/2009

Gold Division
Finalists

2007/2008

OK President's Cup
2008
Champions

Champions Challenge 2008
3rd Place

Blitz Fall Invitational 2007
Semi-finalists

BASC Labor Day 2007
Semi-finalists

Beat the Heat 2007
Semi-finalists

Coach: Jerry Lundy
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Winter Fun/Maintanance

I am a big believer that competitive soccer players need breaks and I encourage parents and players to take part of the winter off so to decompress and let the players. bodies recover from a long season of league and tournaments.

Winter development should look a lot like Summer Development with the main difference being endurance/strength training should be a "maintenance program". Indoor can be used but it should be a choice or a period of fun for the players.

Junior players and parents sometimes have a hard time removing themselves from the grinding competitive soccer lifestyle that requires 100% of their time and energy. Like the rigors of the adult work cycle and the stress of everyday life, competitive soccer players need breaks for the same basic reasons:

• Vacations Stave Off Burnout: Workers/players who take regular time to relax are less likely to experience burnout, making them more creative and productive than their overworked, under-rested counterparts
• Vacations Can Keep Us Healthy: Taking regular time off to "recharge your batteries", thereby keeping stress levels lower, can keep you healthier.
• Vacations Can Strengthen Bonds: Spending time enjoying life with loved ones can keep relationships strong, helping you enjoy the good times more and helping you through the stress of the hard times.
• Vacations Can Help With Your Job/learning Performance: The psychological benefits that come with more frequent breaks lead to increased quality of life, and that can lead to increased quality of training and development.

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