Preseason through Game 1

Preseason through Game 1

September 2, 2008
Hey All!
Welcome to the Lock Haven Women’s Soccer Blog, this is the first time that I (assistant coach Kim Fish) will be operating this site– I will try to update it after each game, as well as, provide weekly updates. We (the coaching staff) feel that it will be a great tool for the parents, fans, alum, etc. to keep an eye on the team especially for away games that you all may not be able to attend. Please check back for new entries daily and come out and support Haven Soccer!!!
Quick Recap of the season thus far:
We are extremely excited for this season not only do we have 14 returning players but we also have brought in 12 amazing freshmen that have added a huge dynamic to the team. Preseason started on August 14th, 2008, which consisted of fitness testing, and a LOT of practice/playing. The new faces proved to be a good addition and have given so much energy to the team. Luckily we did not run into any huge injuries just the typical bumps and bruises that 16 days of two-a-days (sometimes three-a-day) practices can bring.On the last day of preseason we scrimmaged Bloomsburg, after the first half the score remained 0-0. However, the second half proved to be too much as we fell 2-1 to the Huskies. Despite the loss the game was a great match up for both teams. It gave our young players an opportunity to get out the butterflies of playing in their first college game and allowed the veterans a chance to knock the rust off from the summer.
SIDE NOTE:Being part of Haven soccer brings: hard work, dedication, trials, tribulations, and triumph. However, what I have learned in my first fall season with the team is that along with all of the above are also, TEAM TAILGATES!! The parents’ cooking is amazing and I am sooooo grateful that I get some home cooking! ?
After the scrimmage, the girls were given some time to adjust to the school setting and getting settled into their new routine before we were back to the daily grind. With our home opener the prep for the first game was vital and proved to be successful.
Our first game came on September 1st, 2008 vs. Sheperd. The first half was a little tough on us with many of our scoring opportunities going unfinished. The second half proved to be a bit more rewarding with a goal coming off a corner by Lindsey Blessing. The corner, which was originally played short, was sent back to Blessing who sent the ball into the far post where Caitlyn Slattery capitalized on the opportunity by placing a header into the back of the net. For those of you who weren’t able to make the game you missed an AMAZING goal!
We had a light practice today in preparation for our game on the road at a new PSAC west opponent, Gannon University.
Our trip looks like this:
8am departure from LHU4 hour trip to Gannon (Erie area)2 pm game time4pm men’s gameBack on the road11pm(ish) return to school
Wish us luck and check back shortly after the game and hopefully I will be able to update the site for some notes on the outcome of our game!