The Law

The law, in its majestic equality, forbids both rich and poor to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal bread.

Anatole France

I saw this years ago in a storefront, and with the miracle of Google all it took was to remember to search for it one day.

Throw Ins

Here's a video on how to do a proper throw-in.

Argentina Canada

Canada lost to Argentina 5-0 today, in a friendly match before Argentina heads off to South Africa for the world cup. Watch Argentina's fourth goal at about 3:45 in the video. Three Argentinian players rob a Canadian of the ball. As soon as one of the Argentinian gets control of the ball, the other two run away to an open spot. One pass and Gooooooool.

Awesome Goalkeeping But Nothing Stops Barca

Watch Real Madrid's keeper make a number of outstanding saves. He's almost as good as Jarrod! In the end, Barca's (Barcelona's) players always find the open spot and are ready to score a goal. Barcelona beats Real Madrid 6-2.

Keep Your Eye on the Ball

Watch Maxi Rodríguez' concentration as he takes a cross on his chest and then shoots the ball into the upper corner of the net.

Move to the Open Space

Watch how players from Argentina in the dark blue always move to a space where there's no opposing player. Then the player with the ball passes to the player who's in the open space. Watch 25 passes and then listen to the great Spanish "Gooooooooool".

Hastings (Empire Bowl) Soccer 2010 -- Italia

Welcome to Team Italia of the Hastings (Empire Bowl) Soccer League for 2010. I'm coach Larry and I'm proud to be coaching my great group of Grade 2 and 3 kids.

Check back here often, as I'll post lots of info for the players and their parents.

Today all I have is the league rules. Be sure to read and understand the rules:

1. I will participate because I want to
2. I will play by the rules -- winning is fun, but so are many other things about the sport
3. I will control my temper -- fighting and "mouthing off" can spoil the activity for everyone
4. I will remember that winning isn't everything -- that having fun, improving skills, making friends and doing my best also are
5. I will acknowledge all good plays / performances -- those of my team and of my opponents
6. I will remember that coaches and officials are there to help me. I will accept their decisions and show them respect
7. I will always make sure that my coach knows where I am
8. I will give everyone an equal chance to participate

Marcos' Dance April 30, 2010

Here's Marc participating with his buddy class in a dance presentation.