Picturamma

Thanks to Kevin and Adrea Krick (Ryan's Parents) for providing us with these great pictures from our Socceramma event.

Does anyone else have any images they would like to add?

THE GATORS!!!

As you may know, the boys have selected a mascot. Although Mascots are only recognized by the kids, and the parents. I think, (if I may say so myself) we have picked out an excellent Mascot.

With that said...

GO GATORS!!!

Socceramma Schedule

Team,

I have reviewed our Socceramma schedule and we are slated to have our pictures @ 12:15 with photographer #3. Please be @ Socceramma by 12:00 so we can make sure we are all there! If you have other children involved in Socceramma, click here, to view the full schedule.

Our scrimmage will be immediately following @ 1:00 on Field 2B. It's a 20 minute game, split by 10 minute halves. To view the full scrimmage schedule, click here.

I look forward to seeing you all in full uniforms!

Coach T.'s - Code of Conduct

I will be teaching the kids these phrases throughout the course of the season. My goal is that by the end of the season all kids will have each of the four phrases memorized. Any parental help available would be great!

1. Respect - I will respect my coaches, my teammates and my opponents.
2. Honesty - I will be honest with my coaches, my teammates, and my self.
3. 100% - I will always give 100%, while on the field, during practice or a game.
4. Positive Attitude - Win or lose, I will keep a positive, and understand that I must learn from my mistakes to become a better player.

Laws of the Game

Hey Gang! I was surfing through the interweb and found the original (and still current) Rules of the Game. This version reads like the King James Version of Soccer Rules, but a good read none-the-less. Enjoy!

The Football Association Laws of 1863 as published in the press (in Bell's Life) for approval on December 5, 1863:

1. The maximum length of the ground shall be 200 yards, the maximum breadth shall be 100 yards, the length and breadth shall be marked off with flags; and the goal shall be defined by two upright posts, eight yards apart, without any tape or bar across them.

2. A toss for goals shall take place, and the game shall be commenced by a place kick from the centre of the ground by the side losing the toss for goals; the other side shall not approach within 10 yards of the ball until it is kicked off.

3. After a goal is won, the losing side shall be entitled to kick off, and the two sides shall change goals after each goal is won.

4. A goal shall be won when the ball passes between the goal-posts or over the space between the goal-posts (at whatever height), not being thrown, knocked on, or carried.

5. When the ball is in touch, the first player who touches it shall throw it from the point on the boundary line where it left the ground in a direction at right angles with the boundary line, and the ball shall not be in play until it has touched the ground.

6. When a player has kicked the ball, any one of the same side who is nearer to the opponent's goal line is out of play, and may not touch the ball himself, nor in any way whatever prevent any other player from doing so, until he is in play; but no player is out of play when the ball is kicked off from behind the goal line.

7. In case the ball goes behind the goal line, if a player on the side to whom the goal belongs first touches the ball, one of his side shall be entitled to a free kick from the goal line at the point opposite the place where the ball shall be touched. If a player of the opposite side first touches the ball, one of his side shall be entitled to a free kick at the goal only from a point 15 yards outside the goal line, opposite the place where the ball is touched, the opposing side standing within their goal line until he has had his kick.

8. If a player makes a fair catch, he shall be entitled to a free kick, providing he claims it by making a mark with his heel at once; and in order to take such kick he may go back as far as he pleases, and no player on the opposite side shall advance beyond his mark until he has kicked.

9. No player shall run with the ball.

10. Neither tripping nor hacking shall be allowed, and no player shall use his hands to hold or push his adversary.

11. A player shall not be allowed to throw the ball or pass it to another with his hands.

12. No player shall be allowed to take the ball from the ground with his hands under any pretence whatever while it is in play.

13. No player shall be allowed to wear projecting nails, iron plates, or gutta-percha¹ on the soles or heels of his boots.

Welcome to Team Tramell

Dear Parents,

Welcome to the Lexington Soccer Fall 2007 Season. My name is Coach Jeremy Tramell and I have been given the wonderful opportunity to teach your boys the "fun"damentals of youth Soccer. This is my first year as a coach, however, I come with 22 years of Soccer experience as well as instructor credentials within my professional career. I am the proud father of 2. Gavin Tramell, who is on our team, as well as Logan Tramell who is 3. Enough about me, lets get down to the business of Soccer.

As you may know, Lexington County Soccer is extremely focused on the health and well being of your children. With that said, I have included in this packet, a copy of the Parents Code of Conduct. It is extremely important, to adhere to each of the codes, and set the example to our kids, their opponents, and the parents of the opposing teams. Please take time to sincerely review the contents and guidelines. Additionally, I have included some guidelines that Lexington Soccer would like us to abide by. Please review as soon as convenient. The last thing in this packet, is the U7 Exceptions, which is basically a list of the rules our age group will abide by. Take the time to review, to ensure that you are informed.

Practices. Practices 9if all things go as planned) will be here, on Tuesdays, will begin @ 7 ending around @ 8ish. We will normally be reviewing last weeks game, learning new fundamentals, and looking forward to the next weeks games. I would like to invite the parents to join us during the last 30 minutes of practice. This will help us get the boys drilled, and practiced, as well as teaching you parents some helpful Soccer tips, as well as create a fun family atmosphere for both kids and parents. All boys need to wear cleats and shin guards (with socks) for practice, as well as bring a full water bottle to each practice.

Games. Games will be every Sunday, beginning September 16th. There will be 6 boys to a side (this includes goalkeepers) and score will not be recorded. Hopefully we will have referee's but at this time it is not a definite. Please be sure to arrive to games 15 minutes early, with kids dressed in full uniform (shirts tucked in), including shin guards, socks, cleats. Each player will get to play each position, including GoalKeeper so that they can learn a familiarity of the game. When viewing your child, remember the purpose of playing is to have fun and learn the game of Soccer, please don't Coach, or yell instructions to children as they are playing, but applaud the plays they have made.

Socceramma: Picture Day and Socceramma will Saturday, September 8th. This is when we will be getting the team and individual pictures made. Please ensure your child is in full uniform on this day. Following the pictures, we will be participating in a half game scrimmage. It should be a ton of fun!

Contact: Lastly, I wanted to take a second to introduce my "staff" this year. Coach Chris Yanssens will be my assistant coach. Should you need to reach him, or are unable to reach me, his cell number is 603-3209. Our Team Parents this year are Franz and Kim Silas and can be reached at 422-9045. Franz and Kim will be organizing the snack rotation, making phone calls, helping organize end of season party and collecting money for additional Lexington Soccer Tshirts. You can reach me @ 556-0479 (cell) or @ 939-2327 (work).

Lastly, I have created a blog which with your permission, I will use to post pictures taken by the parents during the games, weekly review of the games, practice tips and other fun Soccer facts. If you do not want any pictures of you or your child published, please let me know. The URL if you want to check it out is http://tramellsoccer.blogspot.com/. Addtionally, if you would like to contact me via email, its jtramell @ gmail.com (no spaces). I look forward to having a ton of fun with you and your children this season. Thank You!


Sincerely,

Coach T.