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Either way--these two teams are sure to please the fans with some really good soccer. Good luck to both teams as they both have great athletes! I agree with secoverated the team that plays like they want it the most will probably win regardless of rankings.

You know REGal4, I wondered who you were and now I know. If you read the beginning of the reply it stated the "short of it". No one outside the Mustangs and Kat's family need to know everything that goes on. It is the dirty part of youth sports and people like yourself I really have a distaste for. Only someone with NO CLASS would bring something up like this in this type of open forum. I won't even give you the satisfaction of really replying to this as it really is NO ONES BUSINESS BUT THE PARTIES INVOLVED. Like I said all is good and that truely is what it is. All parties have moved on, had success and at the very least everyone was TRUTHFUL about their intentions unlike some that I know. Now we know who we are...stop hiding behind the screen name and grow up. If you really need to have this discussion further you have my email address...Even then it really is NONE of your business.

Your reputation Preceeds You on this Forum and in the community! Somethings never change.

The short of it is this...Kat was playing up a year with my team. The next year when all of my players were freshman she would still be in 8th grade and would have to play on another team age appropriate. It was better for both parties to go ahead and let her play at her age level and for us to move on. NO travel was not the issue. IT was the best move for both parties and I have no regrets about letting Kat go. In the end it is what is best for the players. That is the way I coach by putting my ego aside for the good of the players development. She is still successful on her team, Velocity Premier, and the Mustangs are rolling right along. Do we miss her, YEP. We miss her spirit, her great smile and the poems the girl writes are genuine and great. We all miss the friendships with her family. The father is hilarious and we have shared many a drive to far off tournaments laughing till our stomachs hurt. /roflol.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":roflol:" border="0" alt="roflol.gif" /> My daughter still stays in touch as do alot of the girls on the team. It is all good! /thumb[1].gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":thumb:" border="0" alt="thumb[1].gif" />

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You all definitely have it right that Kat is one heck of a great player/athlete/young woman---God be willing. nothing but greatness will find this gal. However, MustCoach, I do remember quite a different story of how this girl got away from the Mustangs. Anyone who knows the story up close and personal could recount how ugly you were about Kat and her father leaving. Botton line, she had to go to the next level and made the right decision by doing so.

 

My opinion is no matter how great a player is they cannot carry a team as evidenced by the 8-0 score against Notre Dame. Defense wins games as well as a an offense with a well put together attack. Kat's soccer IQ isn't even understood by her Livingston teammates. Of course Kat is at an Elite level playing for a school that will never make it very far in Regionals or State. There are plenty of other great players out there that play for unrecognized schools because of having zero or a very few club players. Tessa Johnson, one of Kat's club teammates is an exceptional soccer player that carried the Knoxville Halls team all season. Gretchen Johnson, who is now out with an ACL tear, from Karns is also a great player and athlete. Additionally, Mallie Collins at Powell has what it takes to go far. These teams will probably never even make it to Disctricts There is no question that players at the Big PowerHouses will get noticed. For example, Samantha Turner who is another of Kat's club teammates and plays for Beardan, is very good and has had a lot of buzz this season. It takes more than one great player to make a team. Unfortunately, some of these girls across the state don't get much buzz because of the high school team they play for don't merit much attention.

From my conversations with the TSSAA, my understanding of the rule is that they can practice all they want with their club team during season, but are not allowed to play ANY scrimmage or game with any team other than their highschool team (that includes organized indoor 5 on 5)

Thanks so much for clearing this up. /smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

Can some of you big posters out there explain the TSSAA rule of not competing/playing/practicing in club sports while playing in high school? My understanding is that an athlete who does so risks forfeiting games for his/her high school. As you can see, I have only a few posts and don't know much. Maybe MustCoach can help me clear this up as he appears to coach a club team? Wouldn't doing this along with playing high school be against regulations?

To soccer67: Well, im neither a fan or a player of Chuckey Doak. Im actually a UEFA B coach (i dont know the american equvilant), but its the highest coaching qual you can gain without being a successful ex professional player . They play an apporpriate formation, ie, 4-4-2 (not the W - M, which I also saw), they seemed to understand defensive tactics (how to play a correct sweeper system, not standing on their 18 yard box), and used width appropirately and were direct in 1v1 situations. Was just a sweeping statement, but thanks for the information.

 

PS: Id be happy to offer my coaching help if you require on the right way to coach soccer!

I'll come to the rescue of "woodeng" to at least offer that it is nice to see smaller teams from areas not completely stocked with "club players" do well and play soccer "the right way". I'll also bet the right way he was refering to doens't include "Boom Ball/Long Ball Soccer''. A team that isn't executing small sided triangle "brazialian style play" is generally just playing long ball with a couple of cherry pickers up top. Just tune into any good soccer and it's not long ball. Now, is Chuckey Doak playing a true flatback 4--I do not know because I haven't seen them play, but at least this guy "woodeng" knows what he is talking about. Teams such as Farragut, Bearden,Collierville, and Brentwood will always be the powerhouses because of the number of club players. For the most part these girls have known how to play soccer for years before they even get to high school. It says a lot for this Chuckey Doak coach that he actually is teaching the girls the "right way".

greenville 4-0 tennessee

colierville 3-0 ecs

oak ridge 15-0 central

hendersonville 2-1 riverdale

madison 3-0 trinity

OJ should be ashamed that he didn't make adjustments earlier, but of course he isn't about that. The News-Sentinel picks Ms. Howell as a player to watch? A little couth could certainly go a long ways in these situations. Hey, though---got to make those numbers look good. Great players are the ones who make weaker players look great without even trying.

Sorry, I don't post till I drink. Just another poor attempt at humor. Probably would be better off keeping those thoughts to myself. I just don't understand how so many want to predict how a team will play based on a few players. It takes 11 to field a team and we all know upsets and injuries occur all the time. So how can one predict?

If you will notice the name of the Heading is Best freshman and newcomers for '07!!! NOT Predictions for '07 based on a few good players. No intent was made to making predictions. My comment along with others pertained to some good athletes that could make a difference in their school programs no matter how good or bad the high school program might be. I am simply not qualified to name any West Tennessee players that are Freshman that are up and coming. Yes , I saw some at D1 and D2 TSSA State Tournaments, but do not know their names or schools. Additionaly, I am fully aware of how great St. Agnes Academy did last year, and yes, one player comes to mind of handling defense very well (Carolyn Capocaccia).

Naming 5 players from 5 different schools (4 of which never will even make it to districts let along Regionals or State----No kudos to sling just observation of my knowledge of "Best Freshman and Newcomers '07.

Freshman: East Tennessee: Brianna Holmes playing for Oak Ridge--Great Athlete! Tessa Johnson ---Knoxville Halls and ODP standout. She is very creative and unpredictable! Look for great things from this young lady! Greta Johnson---Karns. Solid and dependable!

Middle Tennessee: Alissa Curtis (not sure who she is playing for- small Private Christian school??), Kathyrn Nigro---Livingston Academy. She made the Regional 93 ODP team! One of the top players in the state. Period!!!

West Tennessee: ???