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Updated:
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Spring 2008 Accomplishments |
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Crossroads Classic
Champions! |
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Governor's Cup
Champions! |
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KC Invitational
2nd Place! |
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Spring 2008 Stat
Leaders: |
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1. Jaimie Myers-12 Goals, 4 Assists,
28 Points |
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2. Kelly Sutton-3 Goals, 2 Assists, 8
Points |
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3. Alex Holliday-3 Goals, 1 Assist, 7
Points |
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4. Jessica Ortega-2 Goals, 2 Assists,
6 Points |
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5. Amber Landwehr-2 Goals, 1 Assist,
5 Points |
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Goalkeeping:
19 Games - 20 GA, 1.05 GAA, 56 Saves |
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Top 5
Point Earners From Spring Practices: |
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1. Kelly Sutton-65 Points |
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2. Shelby Ronsse-54 Points |
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3. Jaimie Myers-51 Points |
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4. Kayla Arvidson-49 Points |
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5. Alex Holliday-47 Points |
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New Uniforms For Fall 2008 |
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Shockwave
uniform kit for 2008-2009
adidas Toque jersey and shorts. |
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Pre-Season Tournament Test
Kickoff In Topeka
August 3, 2008 - Last year around this time, Shockwave was
preparing for their toughest test of the entire season
right out of the gate - the KC Legends Invitational in
Kansas City. That weekend, with severe heat and
competition to match, set the stage for our team to grow and
become a close-knit group.
This year, the tournament moves to Topeka and the heat is
not expected to be nearly as brutal, but the competition
will remain at a high level. As we do every year early
on, we look to continue building team chemistry and higher
level of play than we ended the previous season.
Playing competitive soccer before the school year even
begins may be pushing the envelope a bit, but if we look at
it as purely a way to evaluate what we need to work on for
the upcoming season, a lot of good can come from it.
Tournament Schedule here...
The Shockwave Points Game
It's Okay To Compete
UPDATE: THE NEW POINTS GAME BEGINS ON TUESDAY, AUGUST
19TH
 April
22, 2008 - I've been asked how the points listed to the
right work and why we are keeping track. If, for no
other reason, it's because of the shock(wave) value of seeing (or
not seeing) your name posted on a list of those who excel at
meeting a challenge. To that end, I will post the top
5 points finishers from each practice along with the overall
top 5. We will award both individual and team points for every activity and
game during practice.
As coach Dorrance writes, "Charting was a way for me to
coach women without the intensity of my personality. Instead
of whipping them verbally, the numbers would be whipping
them. It would not be personal. We wanted to create a
competitive fury in practice so that once they got into a
game it would be like Brer Rabbit in the briar patch. We
wanted our kids to feel at home in intense competition."
"So much of what girls have been taught growing up is
about cooperation and acquiescence... Girls would rather be
accepted and liked than to be competitive and respected. We
want the girls in our system to understand that we don't
want you to be popular, we want you to be respected."
And, so it begins. Relatively easy at first - more
intense as we continue.
Kick here for a practice example. (I=Individual,
T=Team)
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The Vision Of A Champion
Mia Hamm Inducted Into Hall of Fame
March 27, 2008 - When Mia Hamm was
inducted into the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame a months back,
her coach at UNC was asked to do the introduction speech.
Many have read Anson Dorrance's, The
Vision Of A Champion, but this is the first time he puts
the whole story into a speech.
His respect and admiration for the world's
greatest female soccer player is obvious.
Once again, it's not about the game,
it's about the person the game creates...just listen.
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Welcome To Shockwave Soccer
Topeka Select U13 Girls
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Back: Brian, Shelby, Amber,
Danielle, Hannah, Kassidy, Stephanie, Justina, Dave.
Middle: Jeana, Jaimie, Alex, Liz, Bailey.
Front: Kelly, Kayla. |
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Topeka Select Shockwave is a group of outstanding girls youth
soccer players and their families. Shockwave represents
Topeka
Select Soccer Club, the
oldest and most successful soccer club in
Topeka, Kansas. The team plays in the Heartland Soccer
League, numerous tournaments throughout the area and Five-A-Side
futsal-type indoor soccer at Topeka's
SportZone during the winter months. Plus, we're
always looking for friendly matches with other teams in the
area. For more information about our coaching philosophy and
our club,
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Thanks for taking the time to stop by. If you have any
questions about Shockwave or Topeka Select Soccer Club, please
contact us. |
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Rainout Line:
913.599.9777 |
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