Great Practice Tonight!

We had a great practice tonight and I am excited about our team. I think it's going to be a great season.

We'll be having Saturday practices at 10 am until the season starts - so try to be there if you can. Definitely be at the Thursday practices. Please let me know if your child will not be at Thursday practices at least a day ahead of time.

Some things for your boys to work on at home:

• Dribbling: keep the ball closes to them while dribbling and stay in control of the ball.
• Passing the ball: have him use the side of his foot (towards the toe) and make sure he looks up where he is passing the ball instead of at the ball
• Throw ins: We didn't work on these, but the ball is thrown over their head, both feet stay planted on the ground. The hands go on the sides of the ball with thumbs at the back to allow for push off.
• Stretching: have your son stretch everyday and do some jogging or running to get in shape. They will need to last at least 2 full quarters and some will be required to play 3 quarters. It's a lot of running and I don't want them getting tired out too quickly.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I always have my cell. 214-500-9219.

Thanks!
Alan

Uniform Colors

Though we have not looked at uniforms yet, it is safe to say that we'll use the blue, gray and black colors from the logo at the top of this blog. I have had a few parents ask me about colors as they were buying cleats, socks, etc.

One of our team moms, Maribel, D'Angelo's mother, is in charge of uniforms and she will be discussing them with you tomorrow at practice.

This Thursday, February 19th

We'll have our first practice at 5:30 at Terry Middle School running track - the same place we had our first meeting tonight.

Please remember to bring the following:

1. 2 copies of your completed and signed registration form
2. 2 copies of your child's birth certificate
3. $55 registration fee, preferably in cash, but check is okay. Make the check out to Alan Paul
4. cleats, shin guards and a #4 soccer ball

Let me know if you have any questions. I can be reached at 214-500-9219 or you can post your question here.

Thanks!
Coach Alan

Welcome to the Official Mesquite Stingrays Blog!

On this blog you will find the most updated information about the team. Please check back often as I will be updating it at least on a weekly basis and more when necessary.

I will also be posting photos of our boys in action as well as the parents, brothers, uncles, cousins, grandparents and friends cheering the boys on to victory!

Please feel free to use the comment button to make suggestions or to let me know if you cannot make practice or a game. I will check the blog everyday.

Looking forward to a fun season of soccer!

-Coach Alan