The Red Fire - First Practice

Natalie had her first soccer practice this Tuesday. She plays on a U8 (under-8) team known as the Red Fire. Michael is the assistant coach, and the head coach is Steve Carlile, an Evansville police officer. His youngest daughter, Erin, is on the team.

The Red Fire is associated with the North Evansville Youth Soccer Club. The NEYSC is the third largest recreational club in Indiana, and has a great philosophy of fun soccer. As a testimony to their recreational philosophy, they have fielded a Girls' U19 division, the only U19 division in the state. These are girls who are not playing on a school team or a travel team, just playing for the fun of the game!

At practice, we did some warm-ups, then some individual dribble drills from line to line, and some passing drills, first stationary, then with movement from side to side up the line. We also did a 2 on 3 keep away drill to help with spacing and passing. Then, we practiced scoring goals with a simple cross ball drill, and finished up with a fun scrimmage.

Look for more updates about the Red Fire later this month. When the season begins in the first week of April, we'll have some game pictures to post.

And, look for updates about Kennedy's soccer team later this week. Her first practice is Thursday.