While watching the Strykers game last night I wanted to see shots being taken when there was an opening. A one two touch, then shot, even if it seems like it's from far out. There was a great amount of possession on the ball and good teamwork happening. I thought the Strykers dominated the game, but still lost by two points I think would've been won with more shots taken from afar. If there is the slightest chance the ball might hit the net, it should be taken. Especially in indoor soccer. If the shot is deflected off of the boards, it still counts as a pass that maybe needs to be won, but still a pass, rather than a goal kick or corner. Even the defenders should be striking the ball towards the net when an opening is there.
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Friday, December 13, 2024
Toyota Arena Soccer Game
First Empire Strykers professional indoor soccer home game tonight at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. The game starts at 7:35pm and the doors open at 6:35pm. For more information, visit, theempirestrykers.com.
Thursday, December 12, 2024
How to Win Before the Game Starts by Chat GPT
Winning a pro indoor soccer game before it even starts comes down to strategic preparation, mental readiness, and effective team coordination. Here’s a playbook for achieving a competitive edge before stepping onto the field:
1. Know Your Opponent
Study Game Film: Review past games to identify their strengths, weaknesses, and tendencies. Focus on:
- Key players’ roles and movements.
- Common strategies for set pieces.
- Defensive and offensive formations.
Analyze Matchups: Determine favorable player-to-player matchups. Assign specific players to counter opponents' top scorers or disrupt key playmakers.
2. Perfect Your Game Plan
Strategic Tactics:
- High Pressure Defense: Plan to dominate early by pressing high, forcing turnovers in dangerous areas.
- Set Play Mastery: Focus on rehearsing corner kicks, free kicks, and penalty scenarios.
- Quick Transitions: Develop drills to improve counter-attacks and capitalize on turnovers.
Adaptability: Prepare alternative strategies if your initial plan doesn’t work. Flexibility wins games.
3. Foster Mental Readiness
Confidence Boosting: Engage in team huddles with uplifting words or mantras. Example:
- “We’ve put in the work—now it’s time to show it!”
Visualization: Have players visualize successful passes, shots, and defensive plays.
Psychological Edge: Encourage team members to maintain a calm and composed demeanor during warmups. Confidence can intimidate opponents.
4. Physical Preparation
- Dynamic Warmups:
- Incorporate agility drills, quick sprints, and ball-handling exercises to energize players.
- Hydration and Nutrition:
- Ensure players are properly fueled with high-carb, easily digestible meals before the game.
5. Build Team Chemistry
Pre-Game Meetings:
- Highlight the team’s game plan and goals.
- Encourage players to share motivating words or strategies.
Clear Communication: Assign clear roles and responsibilities to every player.
6. Intimidation Through Presence
- Strong Warm-Up Display: Perform efficient and synchronized drills during warm-ups to show discipline and readiness.
- Matching Kits: Ensure the team looks unified and professional. Cohesion can be psychologically impactful.
7. Engage the Crowd
- Pre-Match Showmanship:
- Energize the fans with confident and focused play during the warmup.
- A loud, supportive crowd can add pressure to the opposing team.
8. Leverage Home Field Advantage (if applicable)
- Familiarity with the Arena: Practice in the venue beforehand to understand its quirks, like ball bounce off walls or floor texture.
- Fan Influence: Encourage a vibrant home crowd to unsettle the visiting team.
Winning Before the Whistle:
By the time the game begins, your preparation, mental edge, and strategic cohesion can already tilt the odds in your favor. The real victory lies in executing what you’ve prepared.
Strykers First Home Game
The first home game for the Empire Strykers indoor soccer team is tomorrow night, Friday, the 13th of December. The game starts at 7:35pm at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. The game is against Utica City, whose team was pretty good last year. I recently drove down Utica City street. The Strykers got a new coach this year. I'm just enjoying watching some good soccer. The Strykers lost the first game. Hopefully the first home game is a big winner for the Strykers.
For more information, you can visit the website: theempirestrykers.com.
Monday, December 9, 2024
Thoroughbred Christmas Lights
Christmas is arriving soon and there's already a ton of traffic going into the lights off of Sapphire in Alta Loma. The people who live in the neighborhood are stuck inside of the house every winter night I guess. How do they go places if they need to? It already takes at least an hour to sit in the traffic and it's only December 9th. That means, more neighborhoods need to put up Christmas lights. The lights are great off of Sapphire but for the spirit of Christmas, I don't think anyone wants to wait in line for that long. People do though. They'll wait in line anyway.
I suppose on the up side it's less of a hassle and much more affordable than going to Disneyland and standing in a bunch of ridiculously long lines. Perspective is interesting. One could look at the line and say people have got to be nuts for staying in line to look at some Christmas lights. Some could say the lights are what people who live there look forward to and what brings them hope and joy each year so why not visit what they put so much effort into. Some may have made it a family tradition each year and that's what they look forward to so a few hours out of their time is nothing.
Anyway, we like looking at the lights. We go early now. Earlier than almost anyone on the block has their lights up. And once in a while, we go early enough to enjoy the whole spectacle. Earlier than the big lines. Right when the lights start to flicker and daylight begins to fade, we cruise up there, with some snacks to enjoy, tune into the Christmas music some of the houses have connected to their lights for an almost electric parade type of appeal. It's pretty fantastic, even with the long long lines. Do you have the inside scoop about what it's like to live on Thoroughbred? Please tell me about it.
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Sunday, December 8, 2024
Strykers
The Empire Strykers lost their first game against the Chihuahua Savage. MASL (Major Arena Soccer League) at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California makes me feel like I'm watching a hockey game. The best part is, it's not actually hockey, it's my favorite sport. Not that hockey isn't amazing. Hockey is awesome and I love to watch the sport but I deeply understand soccer and have been raised watching and playing soccer all of my life.
My dad's team I grew up watching every single Sunday of my childhood is still immersed in the world of soccer. Some of them have become refs. All of them have unique paths they've traveled in life that have lead them to be who they are today. I love them so I understand what it might be like for some of the kids I see on the sidelines of their mom or dad's games building friendships with one another that will last at least a lifetime.
This is the type of environment that exists with the Empire Strykers team.
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