Dear Loudoun Magic,
Being captain was a great experience. I learned that it is good to step up and be a leader of the team every once in a while. It is also a great time to give constructive criticism and share your ideas about improving the team’s playing. I think it was good to have a second captain to help me direct the team. I felt sort of important to the team being able to choose the MVP of the game. It was also somewhat fun being the example of the drills at practice.
By, Janna S
Monday, May 21, 2007
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Field Reporter: Megan K
On Sunday, we played the VSA Heat, and we won the game 3-1. In the beginning of the game, we were lazy and we weren’t making good passes. Then, towards the end of the half we started picking it up, and Jessica scored a goal! In the next half, we moved the ball around more, moved into open space, and then I scored two goals! I still think that we need to work on coming to the ball when it is passed to us, and getting our shots off earlier. Other than that, we played a good game!
On Sunday, we played the VSA Heat, and we won the game 3-1. In the beginning of the game, we were lazy and we weren’t making good passes. Then, towards the end of the half we started picking it up, and Jessica scored a goal! In the next half, we moved the ball around more, moved into open space, and then I scored two goals! I still think that we need to work on coming to the ball when it is passed to us, and getting our shots off earlier. Other than that, we played a good game!
Monday, May 07, 2007
Magic versus Sherano Epic...
Field reporter: Kylie
Check out some video of the game on youtube!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc6sD8auyvY
On Sunday, April 22 2007 the Loudoun Magic played the Sherano Epic. Before we started to play we paused for a minute of silence for Virgina Tech. After that, we started the game.When they were up 3-0 we started to play aggressively.Just then, Dakota scored a goal.Then, Megan Kyte scored a goal.We ended up playing a great game, but we lost 3-2. I even got yelled at by the referee because I was playing aggressively.We all played hard and we'll get them the next time.
Check out some video of the game on youtube!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc6sD8auyvY
On Sunday, April 22 2007 the Loudoun Magic played the Sherano Epic. Before we started to play we paused for a minute of silence for Virgina Tech. After that, we started the game.When they were up 3-0 we started to play aggressively.Just then, Dakota scored a goal.Then, Megan Kyte scored a goal.We ended up playing a great game, but we lost 3-2. I even got yelled at by the referee because I was playing aggressively.We all played hard and we'll get them the next time.
Monday, April 30, 2007
Thoughts on being a captain...
By: Jessica W.
This past week I have really enjoyed being co-captain with Megan Kyte. It is like being the assistant coach and helping the team at practices and at games. As, captain, you have more responsibilities. Some include leading in drills and stretches, making sure everyone is attentive to both coaches, and reflecting on the games and how we played.While being captain your teammates look up to you for leadership and help when it is needed. Being new on the team and having the role of being captain was a great way for me to get to know my teammates better! This week being captain was an honor. I knew I had to play my hardest and be a good role model for my teammates to look up too. This past weekend being captain was a great experience for me and a lot of fun!
This past week I have really enjoyed being co-captain with Megan Kyte. It is like being the assistant coach and helping the team at practices and at games. As, captain, you have more responsibilities. Some include leading in drills and stretches, making sure everyone is attentive to both coaches, and reflecting on the games and how we played.While being captain your teammates look up to you for leadership and help when it is needed. Being new on the team and having the role of being captain was a great way for me to get to know my teammates better! This week being captain was an honor. I knew I had to play my hardest and be a good role model for my teammates to look up too. This past weekend being captain was a great experience for me and a lot of fun!
Monday, April 16, 2007
Spring Break Game
Field reporter Maddie B
Hi Everybody!
Sorry I'm late on the right-up. But I think everyone did a great job, but there is a few things we need to work on. I think our most major problem was getting open. On throw-ins and goalkicks, we need to check more and give support. Also, we need to get in front of our opponents quicker so we can receive the ball and run less hills! Some of the players on our team had to play different positions because we didn't have all our players. Those people did a really great job at different positions. Keep it up! Also, congrats to Megan W. and Cate for earning the captian spot. See you at practice on Monday.
Hi Everybody!
Sorry I'm late on the right-up. But I think everyone did a great job, but there is a few things we need to work on. I think our most major problem was getting open. On throw-ins and goalkicks, we need to check more and give support. Also, we need to get in front of our opponents quicker so we can receive the ball and run less hills! Some of the players on our team had to play different positions because we didn't have all our players. Those people did a really great job at different positions. Keep it up! Also, congrats to Megan W. and Cate for earning the captian spot. See you at practice on Monday.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Being captain...
I know Erin and I have had a great experience being Magic’s captains. Here are a few words about what we learned, and what it was like being a captain.
Being captain gives you a chance to see through the coaches eyes (in a way). It takes A LOT of patience and hard work to make the other girls on the team listen and respect you. Although captains have a lot of control, THEY need to respect their team mates too. Leading the team means that we have to make sure the other girls don’t goof around, and stay on task. We have to be good role models by showing our skills, respecting the coaches, demonstrating good behavior, and participating in all the drills. Now, for the positive things about being a captain. It gives you a chance to get to know your team mates better than you already do. When you get picked to be a captain, you know that you played well in a game or a practice. It gives you honor and dignity when you’re picked to lead the team. I’m glad that I was picked for captain, and when you get your chance, I bet you’ll love it too!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-)
By Elizabeth E.
Being captain gives you a chance to see through the coaches eyes (in a way). It takes A LOT of patience and hard work to make the other girls on the team listen and respect you. Although captains have a lot of control, THEY need to respect their team mates too. Leading the team means that we have to make sure the other girls don’t goof around, and stay on task. We have to be good role models by showing our skills, respecting the coaches, demonstrating good behavior, and participating in all the drills. Now, for the positive things about being a captain. It gives you a chance to get to know your team mates better than you already do. When you get picked to be a captain, you know that you played well in a game or a practice. It gives you honor and dignity when you’re picked to lead the team. I’m glad that I was picked for captain, and when you get your chance, I bet you’ll love it too!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-)
By Elizabeth E.
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
March Madness Soccer Tournament, 24/25 March 2007
By Erin Windland
The Loudoun Magic traveled to our first soccer tournament in Maryland. We just switched from indoor soccer to outdoor soccer. We had one outdoor practice before our tournament. We did a couple things well in this tournament. We we didn't drive into the defender; we passed the ball to get past the defender. Also we talked to each other during the game, and we used our back pass a lot. A couple things we need to work on are getting to the ball and getting in front of it. Also we need to make sure we play our best defense when the ball is down by our goal, so our goalie doesn't get hurt, and we need to go to the ball first and win loose balls. We need to take balls out of our penalty box faster. We also need to take more shots.
The teams we played were the Cleveland Blues, the MSC Shamrocks, and the Arlington Flame.
Jessie H. scored our only goal of the tournament with an assist from Elizabeth. I think we had an okay tournament, but we can do better. Looking at the bright side ,we improved from last season
The Loudoun Magic traveled to our first soccer tournament in Maryland. We just switched from indoor soccer to outdoor soccer. We had one outdoor practice before our tournament. We did a couple things well in this tournament. We we didn't drive into the defender; we passed the ball to get past the defender. Also we talked to each other during the game, and we used our back pass a lot. A couple things we need to work on are getting to the ball and getting in front of it. Also we need to make sure we play our best defense when the ball is down by our goal, so our goalie doesn't get hurt, and we need to go to the ball first and win loose balls. We need to take balls out of our penalty box faster. We also need to take more shots.
The teams we played were the Cleveland Blues, the MSC Shamrocks, and the Arlington Flame.
Jessie H. scored our only goal of the tournament with an assist from Elizabeth. I think we had an okay tournament, but we can do better. Looking at the bright side ,we improved from last season
Thursday, March 08, 2007
Sponsors
Many thanks to our many generous and supportive Sponsors. We encourage you to visit our Business Sponsors and thank them for their support; just click on the business logo or link to connect to their website / information page.
For more information on sponsoring the Loudoun Magic, or if you are a team parent and would like to recruit additional sponsors, please visit our Sponsor Letter page. This is our third year and we'd really like to thank those that made it possible last year. You can see them all here. As for this years sponsors, here they are!
Platinum Sponsors
we need some!
Gold Sponsors
Trowbridge Steel Co, Inc.
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703-4771-5321Fax 703-471-9527
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Geico
John Stegmeier, CPA
Individual Sponsors
we need some!
Friday, December 01, 2006
Season Wrap-Up
Congratulations to Loudoun Magic, Champions of ODSL Division I for the Fall 2006 Season! The team’s 6-1-1 season record is a tribute to their work ethic, competitiveness, and swanky play that began way back during the hot summer months. The girls gelled quickly despite a 50% roster turnover from last season. We had a great bunch of kids who worked hard, played their butts off, and somehow found a way to win. GREAT JOB!
November 18-19, Magic participated in the Hunt Country Classic. Although the team finished 0-2-1, we played three very close, competitive games. Thanks to Nikki and Gracie for joining us as guests. We also got a chance to use players in unfamiliar positions to make the tournament a learning experience, so all in all, I’d say we had a successful event.
The girls are taking some time off over the holidays. 2007 gets kicked off with a dose of speed & agility training, plus our winter training and indoor league. Coaches and trainers are busily preparing for player evaluations. Meetings with parents/players will be held in conjunction with our indoor training and game schedule. Look for training information, plus information on the big team party shortly.
Happy Holidays to everyone in the Magic family.
Ed Fleming
Head Coach, Loudoun Magic
Sunday, November 12, 2006
A Magical Bake Sale...
The weather - record breaking (warmest on record at Dulles). A perfect day for a Magical Bake Sale.
The idea of making it donations instead of fixed prices on the baked goods worked well beyond anyone's expectation - a little over $400 for the team was raised in 4 hours!
Thanks to everyone that participated. It was a fun and profitable event. A good day in the sunshine.
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