Saturday, July 4, 2009

Friday July 3rd

Friday we trained from 7 - 9 am and worked on changing the tempo of play (low pressure/high pressure) as well as creating and attacking space behind the play. The girls are work really hard and the session went so well that I ended it early and decided not to continue with the previously planned fitness training. (the was much rejoicing)
We showered and spent the afternoon at a mall as a culmination of two-a-day training being finished in addition to getting away from the hotel while the rest of the US delegation arrived.

In the evening the entire US delegation who are staying here at Kfar Maccabiah had Shabbat dinner together with Rabbi Kula who explained our connection as Maccabi athletes with Juda Maccabi and the revolt for freedom that he lead 20 mins from our location. (this is where the holiday of Channuka comes from).
Jessica Stegman, my assistant coach joined us this evening as well. Jessica is a former goalkeeper at the Univ. of Miami and a 3 time Maccabi athlete. She is currently working in NY with the Lifetime TV Network. After dinner the "girls" had a meeting to spend some time with Jess.
With another 200+ athletes here this place is really hopping. (there are also approximately 400 at another hotel)

1 comment:

  1. dad and i are keeping up with you and your team. it all sounds really great. love ya mom and dad

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