Shockwave
uniform kit for 2008-2009
adidas Toque jersey and shorts.
A New Season Begins
Practices Underway
July 17, 2008 - It's always fun to
compare the first practice of the season to the first
practice of the previous season.
What a difference.
It's going to be a fun year.
Our tournament
schedule is complete with Shockwave competing in 5
tournaments this fall.
The team will also play in the new Topeka
League beginning the weekend of August 23rd.
Our annual carwash will take place on
Saturday, July 26th from 9:00am-4:00pm at Bug Off Car
Wash at 29th and I-470. The carwash will be
followed by the Shockwave team party.
In the last year, Shockwave has added
more new players than any other team. And, in a
very short period of time we have built a team that not
only has success on the field, but has also become a
true soccer family off the field.
Shockwave = Team.
To be honest, not many people gave this
team a chance. But, they don't know how tough
these kids are. They have used a lack of respect
as motivation to achieve great things.
Shockwave = Tough.
This team has both great players and
soon-to-be-great players. Make no mistake, this
team is good and getting better all the time.
Spring Season Highlights
Shockwave Pride Grows
June 2, 2008 -
Team. Teammate. Words used a lot, but never over
used.
"They played like a team".
Sure, it's a cliché, but that's what this
group did this spring. And, the results were
fantastic. The victories and championships were
fun to watch, but even better was seeing new friendships
emerge and a true sense of UNITY take root.
There were so many great images - teammates helping
teammates become better players, teammates showing care
and compassion for teammates who suffered injury, and
then pulling together with enough mental toughness to
finish the season strong and as one.
As we head into next season, there is a
sense of optimism and confidence like never before.
The Shockwave girls now know that they have what it
takes to be a great team and look forward to having new
teammates join in the fun this fall!
The Shockwave Kick Back The Blog Is On
May 12, 2008 - Now, it's your turn to kick back. Our
new blog is up and running. A blog gives us an
opportunity to have a running discussion on various topics.
April
22, 2008 - I've been asked how the points listed to the
right work and why we are keeping track. If, for no
other reason, it's because of the shock(wave) value of seeing (or
not seeing) your name posted on a list of those who excel at
meeting a challenge. To that end, I will post the top
5 points finishers from each practice along with the overall
top 5. We will award both individual and team points for every activity and
game during practice.
As coach Dorrance writes, "Charting was a way for me to
coach women without the intensity of my personality. Instead
of whipping them verbally, the numbers would be whipping
them. It would not be personal. We wanted to create a
competitive fury in practice so that once they got into a
game it would be like Brer Rabbit in the briar patch. We
wanted our kids to feel at home in intense competition."
"So much of what girls have been taught growing up is
about cooperation and acquiescence... Girls would rather be
accepted and liked than to be competitive and respected. We
want the girls in our system to understand that we don't
want you to be popular, we want you to be respected."
And, so it begins. Relatively easy at first - more
intense as we continue.
Topeka Select Shockwave is a group of outstanding girls youth
soccer players and their families. Shockwave represents Topeka
Select Soccer Club, the
oldest and most successful soccer club in
Topeka, Kansas. The team plays in the Heartland Soccer
League, numerous tournaments throughout the area and Five-A-Side
futsal-type indoor soccer at Topeka's SportZone during the winter months. Plus, we're
always looking for friendly matches with other teams in the
area.
For more information about our coaching philosophy and
our club,
kick here.
Thanks for taking the time to stop by. If you have any
questions about Shockwave or Topeka Select Soccer Club, please
contact us.
June 2, 2008 -
Team. Teammate. Words used a lot, but never over
used.
April
22, 2008 - I've been asked how the points listed to the
right work and why we are keeping track. If, for no
other reason, it's because of the shock(wave) value of seeing (or
not seeing) your name posted on a list of those who excel at
meeting a challenge. To that end, I will post the top
5 points finishers from each practice along with the overall
top 5. We will award both individual and team points for every activity and
game during practice.
