The 2009 Fall Soccer season is upon us.  Teams are formulated, schedules are hashed out, and games have already started.  Stay tuned for the latest updates regarding the soccer programs in our area, including High School (Boys & Grils) and AYSO. 

Congratulations to the Greenville AYSO U-14 Boys Soccer team for a respectable fourth place showing in a field of 16 teams in the 2009 Coldwater Section 8 Soccer Tournament.  Details and photos below.  

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Final Four Update (June 22, 08:35 A.M.):

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Sunday was a hot and humid day.  The drinks were flowing non-stop.  The boys played hard under the sun Sunday morning.  We were matched up against an over-powering team from Kentwood.  Last fall, we played a similar Kentwood team in the Allegan tournament, and managed to tie them the first game, but failed to score against them in the championship game.  But, this was a different team this time around.  They added at least two new, rather large-sized boys that did not look Under 14 at all.  Despite all of the hard work from our players, we failed to get the ball on the offensive side of the field often enough.  We managed only two shots on goal, and was able to score on one of them.  We lost 1-7.  Regarding the players that looked too old, we made a formal request to have their birth dates evaluated, and they did manage to produce two "copies" of birth certificates.  The two boys in question were not related, were very good at handling the ball, ended up having the same exact birth date (1-2-1995).  Kind of fishy to me.  I can tell you that they do not look 14 or 15, but rather 16 to 18.  This added strength was too much for our defense to handle.  There was nothing more that we could do after our inquiry.  We had to look forward to the next game.

In the Consolation game, we were matched up with a much more evenly matched team from the Detroit area.  We were ahead 2-0 slightly before half time when we allowed a goal to make it 2-1.  However, late in the fourth period, we allowed them to score against us that tied the game.  With only a few minutes left in regulation time, we had a few more chances to score, but held onto the ball too long only to allow a defender to tackle the ball from us.  I believe that we were the better team, but our mistakes down the stretch allowed our opponent to take the game in the first and only overtime.

Despite the results on Sunday, I commend our team for advancing to Sunday to the Semi-finals.  Out of a field of 16 teams, we were the fourth best, and took home medals to prove it.  Some of our players will move onto High School soccer, while others will return to AYSO to improve their game.  Guys, thank you for allowing coach Rick and I to coach you during the regular and post-season.  It was fun, and when you were asked after we completed the tournament, you stated it was fun as well.  And, if you think about it, that is what the AYSO program is all about, isn't it?  Good luck to you and your future with soccer...the world's most popular sport.

Sincerely, coach Reamer.  

P.S.  Check back here a little later this week for pics and if space warrants it, a video of a free kick by one of our players.  Also, look for a forthcoming article within the Greenville Daily News of our accomplishment. 

Sweet 16 Soccer Update (June 21, 7:43 A.M.):

U14 Boys entered the field amongst 16 other teams. Only 4 teams could advance into Sunday. Guess what? We went undefeated to advance into Sunday in the final four! It was not a push over, and the boys played well the majority of the day. However, the three other teams that also advanced are undefeated as well. We have a big challenge ahead of us, with a guaranteed two-game day. Semi-final game at 10:30 A.M. Sunday.  See many of you there.

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Check back often for news related to the latest on Soccer tournament information.

Schedule is now posted further below...  It is also quickly accessible through this downloadable and printable link ( http://www.eteamz.com/GreenvilleSports/handouts/index.cfm?cat=178908&subsite=3442922 ).

Practice schedule is as follows (ALL times are 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.):

Monday June 8, 2009 - Canceled due to Tornado warning

Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - Worked on communication, wall passes, shooting, moving the ball to the outside and introduced a new corner kick play called "Double Stack".

Thursday, June 11, 2009 - Worked on a new warm-up drill (kind of late in the season, but oh well), triangle drill for passing, trapping and defending.  Will expand the inner triangle next time, for the passers were most always near the triangle.  Also, reviewed three corner kick plays, as we will undoubtably get our chance at them at tournament.

Monday, June 15, 2009 - Open

Wednesday, June 17, 2009 - Open

Thursday, June 18, 2009 - Open

The list of teams and our schedule is posted below.   We are Team "B03" and our team is highlighted in yellow.  Teams in our bracket are highlighted in green.  If you can make it down the night before, we'll be setting up the big yellow & white big tent.  We'll also be making an effort to watch the game at 6:00 P.M. Friday evening that will host two of the teams we'll be playing Saturday (we'll act as "spys").  As expected, all of these teams are new to us, and we don't have any idea what caliber these teams play at.  Regardless, lets walk into this tournament with confidence that we will do well, and by far...have lots of fun doing it!  -- Sincerely, Coach Reamer

All team members must be at the Creal Soccer Complex at 511 Marshall Road by 6:45 A.M. Saturday morning.  Earlier if you want to help set up Saturday a.m..  Many are camping or lodging Friday night to avoid having to get up early Saturday.  Google Maps states it is a 2 hour 20 minute drive from Greenville, so you should depart Greenville by 4:20 A.M. (Yikes!).  Change your mind about camping Friday night???  The Fairgrounds are offering a $15/night rate for tournament folks for FULL hook-up, and I've included that information on this site.

 2009 S8 U14 Boys Tournament Teams (16 of them) & Game Schedule 

U14 Boy's Division Overall Teams (lets keep an eye on the teams in green)

 All preliminary games will be played at Site #1 Creal Soccer Complex 

Only one top team in each bracket advances, so we have to try our best at each match-up.