Weddings (and preseason)

This has been the worst weather that we have ever experienced for a preseason for as long as I have been at Maranatha. In fact, it has been so depressing that I don't even want to post about it. So, "Let's be positive!" (as Swifty keeps telling me) and look at pictures of Susie (Ferris) and James Yuen's wedding here.

As well as send congratulations to Kim (Gavitt) and Caleb Terpstra who were married last Saturday in Alaska. If anyone (Laura) who was there can send me a few pictures, everyone (Mrs. Coach) will be very happy. - C

One More Time

Just in case you did not see this post or this post or this announcement, the arrival times for preseason have been adjusted per NCAA directive.

Athletes who have travel plans that cannot be altered will be housed and fed starting the evening of August 17th.

The dorms will be available to preseason freshmen athletes on Saturday, August 18th, however the first required activity for preseason freshmen is Freshmen Testing that begins at 1:15 pm on Sunday, August 19th.

The first required function for all preseason athletes is an eligibility/insurance meeting at 8 pm on Sunday, August 19th in DC 102. Plan to be on time and check this page to make sure that all of your paperwork is in order. We have a training session for women's soccer at 7 am and men's soccer at 8:45 am on Monday morning. You cannot practice until all of your paperwork is finished - make sure this is done! Tryouts will begin on time and we need everyone there.

See you on Sunday. . . or Friday. . . or Saturday! - C

Soccer Preseason IV

Here is the final adjustment to preseason. This just came in an email:

NEW SCHEDULE:

NO TEAM MEETINGS OR ACTIVITIES ON SATURDAY. We can make the weight room, and fitness balcony available, but it MUST be totally voluntary, NO CAPTAINS PRACTICE, NO COACHES, NO PLANNED ACTIVITY, NO TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES (Soccer, Volleyball, XCountry)

Friday, 7:00 – Any preseason athlete that has already made flight/train reservations may come in at that time, and we will accommodate them with housing and meals for Saturday/Sunday. Please do not encourage those who are driving to come at that time, only those who have already confirmed transportation issues.

Saturday, 7:00: All freshman and transfer students should arrive (returning players can return on Sunday)

Sunday afternoon (TBA): Freshman/transfer student testing.

Sunday, 8:00 pm: NCAA Administrative Meeting for all Fall Athletes, including returning players

Monday: Resume schedule as before

I will be making up new preseason schedules within the hour. Email me if you would like a revised version. -C

Preseason Date Change III

The latest preseason start date is the following:

Arrive Saturday afternoon.
Freshmen testing on Sunday afternoon.
NCAA III and eligibility meeting on Sunday night.
First practice first thing Monday morning.
Registration at 10 am on Monday morning.

You may also want to consult this post and this post.

Stay tuned. . .-C

Latest Update on Preseason Date

Those who have already scheduled flights back to school for preseason on the 17th will be housed and fed on campus during the weekend. You might even be able to hang out at my house. . . and watch my kids. . . while Sarah and I go on a date. . . hmm, maybe this is working out better than I had thought. . . stay tuned. - C

Preseason Date Change

Due to a recent (last Thursday) ruling by the NCAA, players may not arrive for preseason until Sunday, August 19th. I know that many of you have already made flight reservations and the college is working on a proper solution to this problem. As a result there will be some major changes to the preseason schedule. Stay tuned. . . - C