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Facing the Pressure of Tryouts
By Abby Carchio Over the course of my career, I have played for a total of ten different teams and for over 15 different coaches. With each transition, came a trial period. Whether that was in the form of a formal tryout or if it was just the first few weeks with the new coach/team,…
Read MorePlaying Different Positions
We have all been in that situation- your coach pulls you aside and says, “I am going to play you at left back today”. Panic starts to set in. For your entire life, you have been a center forward and now you are being asked to play a completely different position!? We often equate a…
Read MoreCoachability
Soccer is all about relationships. Relationships between a player and their teammates, between a player and the fans, between a player and the opposition and of course between a player and a coach. This last working relationship between a player and a coach is heavily complex and can even make or break your career. Throughout…
Read MoreWatching The Game of Soccer
As a youth soccer player my coaches would often ask, did anyone watch the game last night?! I would sheepishly remain as still as possible, hoping they would not notice that I had zero clue what game they were talking about. The truth is, I did not start watching soccer until age 14. I grew…
Read MoreFacing Fitness
Facing Fitness By Abby Carchio There are a collection of sayings in American soccer that evoke a universal emotion from players. “Bring your runners to practice”. “Get on the line”. And of course the dreaded “beep test tomorrow”. To the layperson, these phrases mean nothing, but for soccer players they can evoke stress, anxiety, and…
Read MoreFostering The Love of The Game
Fostering The Love of The Game By Abby Carchio For the last three years, I have been playing professional soccer in Europe. I have played in France, Denmark, Iceland and Lithuania. All vastly different places with their own unique cultures and challenges. To be an American playing in Europe means a lot of sacrifice. Going…
Read MorePlayer Highlight Anika Shah
October player highlight is Anika Shah. She plays for Chris Uppington with the 2014 MetroWest Navy team. We asked Coach Chris why he chose Anika: Anika is a model player. She is always early and will work on skills before practice. She is conscientious, kind and a great teammate. She asks great questions and gives 100%…
Read MoreCoach Highlight Georgie O’Malley
NEFC has some wonderful and amazing female coaches and players and feel it is time we highlight them so that the club can learn more about our heart and soul! For October, we want to introduce Georgie O’Malley. We asked a bunch of questions ranging from personal to professional – hope you enjoy getting to…
Read MoreHistoric Women’s World Cup in New Zealand and Australia: A Game-Changer for Women’s Soccer
The Women’s World Cup held in New Zealand and Australia over the summer was a landmark event that left an indelible mark on the world of women’s soccer. From skyrocketing viewership numbers to unprecedented attendance records, this tournament was a testament to the growing popularity and impact of women’s football. In this article, we will…
Read MoreSummer Wrap-up: Girls Residential 2023 Camp Wrap-up!
Another successful Residential Camp in the books and we are already looking forward to making next summer even better! We are most proud of the incredible staff which consisted of ALL FEMALES: Camp Directors: Casey King & Chloe Raco Head Coaches: Sophie Dewar, Julia Carr, Ashley McGown, Bri Alimonti, Kelleigh Lombard Assistant Coaches: Mia Wolfgang,…
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