In-Season Edition September 1, 2017
Issue 14
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Happy Friday and Have a Happy Labor Day Weekend!
The season is in full swing and the pace of practices, games and other events is picking up. Overall, I am happy with the development of the program thus far, but our JV B and JV A Teams still have yet to earn a win. As they continue to grow and develop and learn from each other the wins will come too. I am excited about the rest of the season!!!
Practices and Games Attendance
FIVE GUYS FUNDRAISER WEDNESDAY 9/6/2017 FROM 3:00 PM TO 9:00 PM 15 % of all GROVES SOCCER MEALS WILL BE DONATED TO GROVES SOCCER. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS SAY GROVES SOCCER AND EAT SOME FOOD!!!
The expectation is that every player makes it to practice, games and Groves Soccer events. When players are not at practice, not at games or other events, it puts a strain on the rest of the team. It hurts the coach as he has to change his plans for practices and games. Yes, we understand that family events are important, but we need all players and parents on board with attendance to practice and games.
WE PRACTICE ON LABOR DAY
Weather Updates This past week we experienced some poor weather and the communication from the program was not where I wanted it to be and for that I am sorry. We have since added a weather update page with the protocol for practice and game cancellations. In the event of poor weather please check the website throughout the day and if we make any changes a TEXT ALERT will go out to inform you and your family of the
Soccer Picnic Sunday September 10, 2017 @Beverly Park 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
change. WINNING A DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP IS OUR EXPECTATION, NOT OUR GOAL
Jonathan Turner Head Varsity Soccer Coach
BOTTLE DRIVE START COLLECTING YOUR BOTTLES NOW
GROVES SOCCER BOOSTERS Message from the President Thank you to all of our parents and players who, along with the coaching staff, make this such a great program. We have many parents (and players!) who help in one way or another, and each person's help makes a big difference!!!! It's good to hear that parents have hosted/helped with team dinners and continue to do so. The boys love it, and having them get together off the field helps build relationships and strong teams. Please come support the boys by coming out to as many of the games as you can. When they look up to the stands and see and hear Groves fans, it gets them pumped up. It really makes a difference for the players to know they have the support of friends and family in the bleachers (or on the grass!) cheering them on. Thank you for all you do.
IMPORTANT UPDATES Spirit Wear Spirit Wear should be ready next week. It will be shipped to you (if you paid for shipping) or it will be distributed to players at one of their practices. Bottle & Can Drive This weekend officially marks the start of the fundraiser. If your player plans to collect bottle & cans from neighbors the weekend of the 9th/10th, then flyers should be distributed this weekend. The last weekend to collect is October 7/8, so there is still plenty of time. However, the month of September will fly by. Please remind your sons to plan accordingly. Information about the fundraiser is in your parent handout and on the website (click on Handouts under the Main Menu). Please ask friends and family to collect, too! Heads Up to the JVB Families For the varsity tournament that Groves will be hosting on Saturday, September 16, we will be asking JVB families to help as ball boys and concession helpers. Normally JVA families would be assigned, but they have their own tournament in Flushing the same day. An email message asking for volunteers will be sent from Rick & Shannon Shebib and/or Kirsten Koza, Concessions Manager. Please volunteer if you can. Your help will be greatly appreciated! Five Guys Burgers & Fries Last but certainly not least, is the fundraiser on Wednesday, September 6. Stop in at the 12 Mile & Telegraph location (NW corner) from 3 to 9 p.m. (mention Groves Soccer), and 15 percent of your purchase will go back to the soccer program. We thank Brian Adelman, owner and father of one of our players Joey, for sponsoring this fundraiser.
Booster Club Contacts President Email:
Andrea Brink (248) 808-8884
[email protected] Vice President Email:
Noelle Davis
(248) 867-5150
[email protected] FIVE GUYS FUNDRAISER WEDNESDAY 9/6/2017 FROM 3:00 PM TO 9:00 PM 15 % of all GROVES SOCCER MEALS WILL BE DONATED TO GROVES SOCCER. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS SAY GROVES SOCCER AND EAT SOME FOOD!!!
Concession Duties 9/12/2017
JV A: 5:00 PM Varsity: 7:00 PM
Crovasce, Daridon Boarman, Crepeau
9/14/2017
JV A : 5:30 PM Varsity: 7:00 PM
Gaines, Lockyer Talbot, Guellec
Ball Boy Duties 9/12/2017 J. Katz, B. Kovan, G. Koza, T. Nollett 9/14/2017 E. Rosenthal, R. Sauter, C. Stocker, M. Tillman
VARSITY TEAM PRACTICE ON LABOR DAY 7:00 PM AT GROVES
Varsity Coach
2017 VARSITY ROSTER 0
CRISTION WILLIAMS
TEAM NEWS
1
ALDO BUTTAZZONI
North Farmington Game Recap 1-0 WIN
2
EVAN MCCULLOCH
*3
SPENCER TREDWELL
4
JAMAL BOHANNON
5
CHARLIE MEILINGER
6
ZACHARIE CHENTOUF
*7
*NATHAN BRINK
West Bloomfield Game Recap 2-1 WIN
8
LUKE RESTREPO
The Falcons found another OAA White League win on Thursday night against West Bloomfield. Jamal Bohannon found the net in the first half off a great assist from Isaac Thompson. In the 2nd half the Falcons continued to press and Isaac Thompson found Nathan Brink at the top of the box who shot a laser into the top corner. Great Win Falcons!!
9
ERIC GAINES
*10
*MARSHALL LOCKYER
11
AMEDEO CROVASCE
Team Pictures Monday 9/11/2017 6:20 PM
*12
*ISAAC THOMPSON
13
DAVID POBERESKY
14
NICK RESTREPO
16
LOGAN SHAW
17
ANDREW SCIVOLETTI
19
LAKE EVERETT
21
GAUTHIER DARIDON
*23
*ALBERTO WHITMER
Groves traveled to N. Farmington on Tuesday night where they faced a tough OAA opponent. Groves controlled the possession 55% to 45%, but N. Farmington had the better chances on goal with 14 total shots to Groves 6. Thanks to a great game in goal from Cristion Williams the Falcons were able to stay in the game and with 1:25 left in the 2nd half Isaac Thompson found Nick Restrepo at the top of the 18. Nick beat his man and fired a low left footed shot to give Groves the Victory. Great Game Falcons!!
Labor Day Practice: Please inform your coach if your son cannot make practice on Monday night.
MID-SEASON EVALUATIONS On Wednesday September 20 and Thursday September 21, 2017 coaches will be holding Mid-Season Evaluations for players and parents to attend. This will take place at Groves prior to practice or at the end. We will be sending sign up sheets to you team liaisons in the next few days.
Coach: Jonathan Turner (248) 416-3626 Email:
[email protected] Liaison: Kelly & Tom Thompson 248-904-6772 Email:
[email protected] VARSITY RECORD WINS
TIES
LOSSES
2
2
1
UPCOMING SCHEDULE DAY
EVENT TYPE
TIME
MONDAY
PRACTICE
7:00 PM
TUESDAY
GAME
7:00 PM
WEDNESDAY
PRACTICE
7:30 PM
THURSDAY
PRACTICE
7:30 PM
JV A TEAM
JV A Coach
2017 JV A ROSTER
PRACTICE ON LABOR DAY 6:00 PM AT GROVES
Coach: Robert Zientara (248) 867-0540 Email:
[email protected] Liaison: Holly Baynham (248) 885-5696 Email:
[email protected] OO
CORENTHIN TREMION
TEAM NEWS
*0
ANDREW BEGGS
From Coach Robert,
1
THOMAS NOLLET
2
DAVID BOARMAN
3
MAX GOLDSTEIN
5
GUS KOZA
6
TREVOR BAYNHAM
7
ROSS SAUTER
DAY
EVENT TYPE
TIME
8
SCOTT TALBOT
MONDAY
PRACTICE
6:00 PM
*10
LEO CREPEAU
TUESDAY
GAME
5:30 PM
11
KYLE ALKATIB
WEDNESDAY
PRACTICE
6:00 PM
12
JOEY ADELMAN
THURSDAY
PRACTICE
6:00 PM
*13
BRYCE ULEP
14
JOSEPH KATZ
16
MASON TILLMAN
17
EVAN WILLEY
19
EVAN ROSENTHAL
20
CAROLS HERNANDEZ
21
ALEXANDRE GUELLEC
22
BRETT KOVAN
24
CARTER STOCKER
North Farmington Game Recap 0-1 LOSS Groves controlled play for the entire game, leading the way for Groves was Carter Stocker, Evan Willey and Joseph Katz. North Farmington found the goal early in the 1st half, but Groves continued to pressure them the entire game, but just couldn’t find the net.
West Bloomfield Recap 0-0 TIE The JV A team came out fighting against West Bloomfield on Thursday night. They just couldn’t find the back of the net Corenthin Tremion secured the shut out for the Falcons.
Team Pictures Monday 9/11/2017 6:00 PM Labor Day Practice: Please inform your coach if your son cannot make practice on Monday night.
MID-SEASON EVALUATIONS On Wednesday September 20 and Thursday September 21, 2017 coaches will be holding Mid-Season Evaluations for players and parents to attend. This will take place at Groves prior to practice or at the end. We will be sending sign up sheets to you team liaisons in the next few days.
JV A RECORD WINS
TIES
LOSSES
0
1
4
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
JV B TEAM PRACTICE ON LABOR DAY 5:00 PM AT GROVES
JV B COACH
2017 JV B ROSTER
Coach: Trevor Daniel (248) 200-6236 Email:
[email protected] Liaison: Rick & Shannon Shebib (586) 233-0009 Email:
[email protected] 0
ANDERS POVIRK
1
ANDREW INDA
2
MATTHEW INDA
*3
HENRY WILMS
WINS
TIES
LOSSES
Royal Oak 0-5 LOSS
4
MOSTAFA GHANEM
0
0
3
JV B traveled to Royal Oak on Wednesday afternoon for a OAA showdown with the Ravens. Unfortunantley the Falcons couldn’t hold off the Ravens attack and allowed 5 goasl. Anders Povirk has 19 Saves for the Falcons.
6
DANIEL FLORES
8
RILEY COOK
9
ETHAN DARNALL
10
ANDREW ALKATIB
11
KOBE SILER
12
VALENTIN MICHEL
13
AIDAN SHEBIB
14
BLAKE JOHNSON
15
STORM STEPHENSON
*17/5
DEVIN WOODRUFF
18
JOSEPH DA SILVA
19
KONRAD MOUSSA KEMBE
20
NICOLAS FLORES
21
FREEBORY VERRIELE
23
JOHANN BENAVIDES
TEAM NEWS
Team Pictures Tuesday 9/12/2017 3:00 PM Labor Day Practice: Please inform your coach if your son cannot make practice on Monday night.
MID-SEASON EVALUATIONS On Wednesday September 20 and Thursday September 21, 2017 coaches will be holding Mid-Season Evaluations for players and parents to attend. This will take place at Groves prior to practice or at the end. We will be sending sign up sheets to you team liaisons in the next few days.
JV B RECORD
UPCOMING SCHEDULE DAY
EVENT TYPE
TIME
MONDAY
PRACTICE
5:00 PM
TUESDAY
PRACTICE
3:30 PM
WEDNESDAY
GAME
5:00 PM
THURSDAY
PRACTICE
3:30 PM
FRIDAY
GAME
5:00 PM