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Boys Soccer: Coaching Updates
By Matt Smith
Friday, March 9th, 2012 at 10:45 am in Boys soccer.
I hope the club season is going well. I’m trying to familiarize myself with it. For now, I will keep this thread updated with high school coaching updates.
Julio Borge has stepped down at Antioch after seven seasons. The Panthers won the league title 2010, and made the playoffs in two of the last three seasons.
Shane Carney from Campolindo has decided to return for another season, which will be his fourth. Carney has made the playoffs in every season at Campo, and won the NCS Division II title last year.
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March 9th, 2012 at 4:25 pm
Any news about Bill Cooper from Las Lomas? Is he coming back? I hope not.
March 9th, 2012 at 7:13 pm
I do not understand all of the hate that is going on at Las Lomas. Bill Cooper is a great coach. He and those kids worked hard all season, and for some reason, the season did not go as planned. Placing the blame on the coach is ridiculous. Teams have bad years all of the time, that does not mean they should be fired. If that were the case, we would have about 30 new coaches every year. Finally, I think it is horrible for people to be wishing for others to lose their jobs.
March 10th, 2012 at 7:47 am
Matt -what is your take on LL? The 2010 team was positioned to go deep into NCS. In fact they were the only team to beat eventual champ Dublin twice. They ran into the Camp buzzsaw ( a keeper named Mangels) in NCS and got knocked out but that LL team had only 4 seniors.Granted 3 ended up first team DFAL but they had a lot of quality kids returning for 2011 and for this year. Talent wise LL matches up with any team in DFAL or D2 so what is the issue? Is it the coach,the parents, an everybody plays mentality of rec soccer?
March 10th, 2012 at 8:25 am
@Soccerfan,
LL program needs a major change top to bottom.
Just about any player or parent will tell you that.
Laundry does not need to be aired on the blog ..but something needs to happen or the program will not recover.
March 10th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
OK, time to stop soccer.
It’s now track and swim time. Lot’s of talented eastbay atheletes- Jimmy start running some stories on these 2 sports.
March 10th, 2012 at 1:46 pm
@BigJoe soccer never stops
March 11th, 2012 at 3:32 pm
Soccer never ends..Club is just getting started.
Matt… gotta keep it going lots of good stuff.
March 11th, 2012 at 4:11 pm
Soccerfan11 – Not sure how many games of LL you went to. Also did you see any practices? Parents who been there will tell you a lot. Bill had no positive energy or encouragement for the players on the sideline. Half of the time he almost lay flat on the bench with his hands an legs crossed. Players are out of his camp. I guess Turftoespain hit it on the head – LL soccer program needs to be changed.
March 12th, 2012 at 8:04 am
DFC 95 boy’s were looking good this weekend at the 13th Diablo Cup. As they worked out the kinks and squeaks to get ready for Las Vegas. Edgar Damian was just plain fun to watch and Konstatnio in goal kept two clean sheet games. Mustang Hotspurs went down to a very inspired Walnut Creek Legends and also to DFC 95′s total dominating game.
For all results go to link below:
http://events.gotsport.com/events/Default.aspx?eventid=21666
March 12th, 2012 at 8:27 am
Saw the Legends95 game against the Hotspurs..they were relentless and with only a couple available subs. every player pushed it for the entire game and to score in that last minute of play was a deserving finish to a well played game and the 2-1 win. Legends has a nice mix of local players from Campo, Alhambra, Northgate, De La Salle, Acalanes and Las Lomas.They are coached by the former USF star and former Nigerian National player Godwin Odiye…who also coaches at College Prep HS in Oakland. WELL DONE
March 12th, 2012 at 8:55 am
Yes Legends had a solid weekend of games with a wins vs SF Seals & Hotspurs and a 2-0 loss to DFC 95. Legends were weakened by the flu and lingering injuries from HS ball they only were able to rotate a couple of subs. The substitute keeper is a young freshmen from Concord High who was guarding that goal with total abandon all weekend. Regarding Sundays morning game with DFC, Legends gave a tactical fight and a couple of close opportunities at DFC 95 but with 95′s 4&6 man rotation legs and energy were at a premium for the Legends. DFC 95 ball possession game is played very very well and you can see why they are ranked #2 in the Country.
March 12th, 2012 at 9:00 am
Yes Legends had a solid weekend of games with a wins vs SF Seals & Hotspurs and a 2-0 loss to DFC 95. Legends were weakened by the flu and lingering injuries from HS ball they only were able to rotate a couple of subs. The substitute keeper is a young freshmen from Concord High who was guarding that goal with total abandon all weekend. Regarding Sundays morning game with DFC, Legends gave a tactical fight and a couple of close opportunities at DFC 95 but with 95′s 4&6 man rotation legs and energy were at a premium for the Legends. DFC 95 ball possession game is played very very well and you can see why they are ranked #2 in the Country.
March 12th, 2012 at 10:57 am
@Matt..my 1 entry went double..go ahead and delete #12 I think i had typo in email
Thanks Shinguard.
March 12th, 2012 at 11:00 am
U15-U18 Daiblo FC competitive team tryouts in Concord April 15-22
Diablo FC premier, gold, silver & bronze teams forming for 2012-13
http://www.diablofc.org/
March 12th, 2012 at 11:23 am
Catholic School Double on Coach of the Year.
D1 Derricke Brown at De La Salle
D2 Greg Rubendall at Bishop O’Dowd
Both great guys and very good coaches and two great team stories.
March 12th, 2012 at 11:26 am
@TinTin..LL something needs to happen to get the turn-around happening. This is one time that players and parents need to step-up and speak-up.
March 12th, 2012 at 11:42 am
@Matt..you should take a Trip to Vegas with DFC 95 and scope out some of the Tournaments that are happening..This Summer is the Davis Showcase..and Santa Clara Sporting and Mustang Stampede all local top premier tournaments..Do some out in the field reports during club season. Hang with a variety of age groups but most of your local HS kids are playing U16 and U17.
All of the clubs will be finalizing teams by end of April after try-outs. This will give you Soccer 24-7 till Nov when HS starts back up.
March 12th, 2012 at 1:09 pm
Walnut Creek Soccer Club Competitive Try-Out Schedule Dates & Times register on-line
http://www.wcsc.org/node/122
The new U17 boy’s will be looking for 1-2 Keepers and a full 18 man roster. and looks like they will be in NorCal RAL league. Worth a look with Coach Godwin Odiye as the boss.
March 12th, 2012 at 6:44 pm
Rogue- thanks for the WCSC tryout post…I was going to give the information. Heard Godwin isn’t coming back to WCSC, not sure if that’s just a rumor?
March 12th, 2012 at 7:40 pm
I have heard from multiple sources De La Salle will be leaving EBAL next season. Is this just talk or is this true?
March 12th, 2012 at 11:07 pm
Juan Pito posted:
“I have heard from multiple sources De La Salle will be leaving EBAL next season. Is this just talk or is this true?”
Word is that based on the Pac-12′s recent showing in both the BCS Bowl series and especially in the NCAA Big Dance that the Pac-12 Commisioner is putting out feelers to see if several of NorCal’s top high school programs would be interested in participating in a 2 year trial program competing at the college level. Again based on recent showings by many of the Pac-12 teams such participation may help elevate this Conference’s standings with its eastern and midwestern counterparts. Not sure which schools including DLS may have been contacted but then what do I know since tomorrow I have to pour 150′ of curb & gutter………….weather permitting.
March 13th, 2012 at 7:13 am
Depends on the new crop of recruited players. Sparty jet and soccer coaches currently in Europe during youth trade and free agency draft.
No such talk this year re EBAL…but they may enter EPL
March 13th, 2012 at 7:17 am
@19 Anon.. all indicators say he is staying but in club u never really know for sure till new season starts
March 13th, 2012 at 7:27 am
Creekers are an all-right outfit..They need to get access to all weather field ie. Las Lomas like DFC has CVHS and YV which is a big help in getting extra friendly’s in when trainings are missed because of rain. They also need to go into RAL with older age groups U14-U18 and crank up intensity level.
March 13th, 2012 at 11:52 am
Voice of Reason will be the new commisioner of the restructured Pac-12 with the addition of DeLa.
Tuition for the new players will be 100 % financed and they will get jobs as tow-truck drivers in Berkeley, especially during CAL games.
Concrete, can ya get them some jobs layin’ pipe and cement?
March 14th, 2012 at 6:36 am
Heard it was a Fantastic evening at Spartans Soccer Banquet..Class act all-around, memorable evening in honer of graduating seniors.
March 14th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
Matt
What’s up ? Where is the all east bay team ? Who was player of the year ? Who was coach of the year ?
March 14th, 2012 at 5:48 pm
I think Matt must have been locked up accidentally in some Gym’s Janitor’s closet.
March 14th, 2012 at 6:13 pm
Donde esta Matt ?
March 14th, 2012 at 10:00 pm
Everybody,
We have to schedule all the All-East Bay teams to run on Wednesdays, when we have the appropriate amount of space in the paper to run them. We had a ton of NorCal basketball games yesterday, so today’s paper was full. I believe we are scheduled to start running All-East Bay next week and I believe soccer is first up.
March 14th, 2012 at 10:05 pm
Well thanks for the info Jimmy D ! : )
March 15th, 2012 at 7:20 am
Ben is out with his Peeps looking for Matt..not sure about Jimmy “the big D” Durkin’s story.
March 15th, 2012 at 8:44 am
Jimmy D is a stand up guy ….. But where is Matt ?
Matt did you forget about us ? : (
March 15th, 2012 at 10:06 am
@Baller just making fun.
Matt may have finals or mid’s going on also which can be all consuming. Jimmy, Ben, Matt and Matt are the best.
On 2nd thought he may be in hot contract negotiations..Pay raise, car allowance, meal stipend and such for his work on soccer this past season..who had the biggest blog going>> ?? the Matt S.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:15 am
Looks like the hot u16 teams are DFC 95,. De Anza Force,
Santa Clara Sporting. These teams will be moving to U17 come end of April. Sleepers will be Lamorinda and Walnut Creek. BUSC and Mustang will round out the bottom of the pack.
March 15th, 2012 at 10:24 am
@ rouge
I know I was just messing with you as well. Hope all is well with you glad to see your still keeping the blog alive.
Maybe Matt is tired of us crazed soccer fans ????
March 15th, 2012 at 10:27 am
Rogue I just need to see that all east bay team !
March 15th, 2012 at 10:40 am
DFC 95 / De Anza are leaving for Vegas tomorrow. WCDA tournament Sat & Sunday.
http://events.gotsport.com/events/schedule.aspx?EventID=23661&GroupID=212821&Sex=Boys&Age=16
March 15th, 2012 at 10:53 am
Well good luck to dfc 95 and de anza lets hope they represent the east bay !!!!!
March 15th, 2012 at 11:04 am
NorCal State Cup Schedule “Knock-Out Stage”..pick your favorite team and catch some soccer
http://www.norcalpremier.com/schedules/42679796/42679894.html
March 15th, 2012 at 11:12 am
Click on Schedules all age groups will come-up for NorCal State Cup.
http://www.norcalpremier.com/statecup/u14u18/index_E.html
March 17th, 2012 at 9:22 am
Where is Matt..10 possibility’s.?
1.He was accidentally locked in a janitors closet in some gym during a volleyball game.
2.His girlfriend has him locked up till next soccer season…He’s mine till Nov 5th.
3.Went to Vegas with DFC 95..What goes on in Vegas stay’s in Vegas.
4.Disappeared during De La Salle after party because he picked Richmond to take NCS…have you no faith?
5.Went on a long drive in his new Porsche.
6.Bet all his money on MUFC to win Europa Cup and Jimmy “The Seam” is looking for him.
7. Was shanghaied onto some mystery freighter..was walking around the port in his pea-coat and they assumed he was ready to go.
8.Had major pay raise from CCTimes..Take the money and run.
9.Lost in mock-trial..is still walking the halls saying I swear he was guilty as charged.
10. Walked into McNally’s Bar on March 9th just to get warmed up for the 17th.
March 17th, 2012 at 10:08 am
Vegas…De Anza goes down 4-0 to Santa Barbara SBSC in Fri night game.
DFC is just kicking off 10am with Heat FC (Nv)
March 17th, 2012 at 10:18 am
Vegas: DFC 94 U-17B win Fri opener 3-0 vs Santa Barbara
March 17th, 2012 at 10:23 am
Vegas: DFC 95 is up 1 – 0 vs Nv Heat… goal by Kash Choudhary from Las Lomas
March 17th, 2012 at 10:42 am
Vegas: DFC 95 1 Heat on a PK 1 at Half
March 17th, 2012 at 11:32 am
DFC 95 goes down 2-1 to Heat. Heat got # 2 last 30 sec
March 17th, 2012 at 11:42 am
So far all NorCal boy’s in U16 have gone down in 1st round. De Anza, DFC, Santa Rosa, Placer & Marin. San Juan from Sac hung on for a 0 0 draw.
March 18th, 2012 at 10:16 am
Good Morning Soccer Fans:News from Vegas Not so good. Extreme Weather hit the later afternoon games driving rain with 40mph winds some games called at half time* others cancelled. Bright Spot is DFC 94 U17 is 2 points out of 1st place and the U15 boys from Marin FC hold a slim 2 point lead. Nevada and SoCal teams have been dominating play. DFC 95 had a 0-0 draw game called at half time* Today s games have been moved to All weather turf complex at Kellogg Zaher sports complex.
Current Top 3 leaders by age group:
U-15> 1st Marin FC 2nd Santa Barbara 3rd NV Heat
U-16> 1st NV Heat 2nd Santa Barbara 3rd Fullerton
U-17> 1st SO CAl SL-WCFC 2nd Carlsbad 3rd DFC 94 & Albion SC
March 18th, 2012 at 10:27 am
Tough deal on DFC 95 they have dominated WCDA play all this past year, league and the big tournament wins. Heard a couple key players did not play or were not able to go. Sounds like road trip from hell..lots of money, bad weather, poor results and a long trip home. Hope all bay area teams can salvage out some good games today.
March 18th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
The Vegas Tournament was FUBAR badly organized combined with weather. How could you not have all of the games played on A-turf when the weather forecast all week indicated substantial rain for Saturday. Some of the teams only got to play 2 games and spent big bucks for the trip.
March 18th, 2012 at 2:16 pm
Like in the movie Breaking Away…& the Dad just keeps repeating…Refund…REFUND
March 18th, 2012 at 2:38 pm
Biggest impact on cancelled games in Vegas was U15 age group with 4.
March 18th, 2012 at 4:48 pm
Who cares… wouldn’t it just be easier if all three of you commiserated over a pint rather than writing about club soccer on a prep blog ?
March 18th, 2012 at 5:07 pm
Hey guys!!!
@Rogue Warrior, No. 2 is the closest to the truth, though I like No. 8.
Without email alerts anymore, I assume that there are no comments. That my final brief on search and seizure, looking for a place to live with the lady friend and spring break have caused me to log on less. Here I am!
All East Bay comes out on Wednesday! I’m looking forward to learning more about the club scene and really dedicating some coverage this summer. Keep up the chatter!
March 18th, 2012 at 5:09 pm
P.S. I’m never tired of the crazed soccer fans. I miss the soccer coverage every single day.
March 18th, 2012 at 5:49 pm
Well we are all glad you could check in Matt sounds like all is well !!
March 18th, 2012 at 6:33 pm
All the more reason for Matt to set up some type of general club blog as so many of our HS teams are comprised of clubbers..see what these kids do in between seasons. IT’s SOCCER.
Vegas Update: DFC95 came out with a win 2-0 vs LVSC Rapids goals by TJ Hogan and Isaiah Dargan
March 24th, 2012 at 11:27 pm
IMPACT SOCCER CLUB (formerly East Diablo or EDYSL) – U14-U18 Boys Tryouts April 14-15 and U14-U18 Girls Tryouts April 21-22 at Freedom High School in Oakley, CA. see website: http://edysl.net/pages/comp/placements.php