The Joy of Playing Soccer
If memory serves me correctly I was born with a soccer ball at my feet. From Day One I always enjoyed being on the pitch, no matter what the weather!
One day at soccer practise in Holland it started to hail quite badly. All the players stopped because it was impossible to continue except for me, I pushed on and scored a goal. The coach disallowed my goal much to my dismay but rightly so.
When you are playing with your friends doing the best you can, the green grass under your cleats, the sun shining, what a great way to enjoy yourself and be outdoors.
When you play with "reckless abandon" meaning being relaxed and having fun, that's when you are at your best. The pass is crips, the dirve is straight, the chip is high and the trap is at your feet, that to me is playing with joy!
See you on the pitch, and have fun out there!
Friso
Frequently Asked Questions
How do we group players?
At the beginning of each clinic, players are assessed by age, skill and experience. We do this to ensure your player is developing as efficient as possible. We do consider requests for players to be with friends.
What do we do in event of bad weather?
We base our decision on field conditions and players age. We suggest to all parents and players to “dress” for the weather. If one thinks that practice may be cancelled, check your e-mail before going to the pitch. ES uses the quote “No news is good news.”
Do our players play all day?
No; while we do offer full day clinics our practices are broken up by having sessions on and off the field. We make sure each player plays hard and rests well. We achieve this by not always being on the field. Groups will be off the field for a portion of each practice day, either cross-training or in classroom education. Moreover, we have many stoppages for water, snacks, and lunch. Our goal is to offer the “total soccer experience.”
Can my player be with their friends?
Yes, we do our best to put friends and teammates together; however, there is no guarantee as age and ability level play an important role in our decision process. Please indicate if your player wants to be with a friend on registration form.
