Tuesday, April 16, 2013

PRE K KICKERS KICKS OFF SPRING SOCCER IN MORRIS PLAINS





April 14, 2013
Morris Plains, NJ

     It was a successful start to Morris Plains' spring soccer at Simons Park with Pre K Kickers returning to teach the Pre-K and Kindergarten children.  With over 90 participants each camp over the past four seasons, Pre K Kickers is helping Morris Plains soccer grow and become the future leader in competitive soccer.  Pre K Kickers' top trainers will develop the Kindergarten students over the next six weeks into smarter, quicker, and more skillful players with their unique, half-hour game play.  The Pre-K groups will focus heavily on movement, coordination, and vision.  All groups will learn the game of soccer in a fun and exciting atmosphere at the beautiful field of Simons Park.  Pre K Kickers anticipates continuing to build the town's soccer program with Morris Plains over the next years.

Monday, April 8, 2013

TORPEDOES SOCCER CLUB WELCOMES PRE K KICKERS



April 8, 2013

     The Torpedoes soccer club has invited Pre K Kickers to lend its expertise to Wyckoff's up-and-coming talent. Pre K Kickers is now responsible for training U7 Torpedoes to prepare them for competitive play.  Although this is the first season with Pre K Kickers, they have managed to pique the interest of many participants.  Pre K Kickers intends to provide advanced training to the Torpedoes group, who are potential U8 town players for the fall season.  This training will place Torpedoes players at the top of their class, resulting in a strong, first playing season.

Friday, April 5, 2013

WEST HAM TRIUMPHS SECOND TIME AROUND



Saturday, March 30, 2013
Morris Plains, NJ

     The final games for the Kickers 3v3 League Session 2 took place at Parisi Speed School, and consisted of great, even match-ups.  Tottenham played Manchester United in a surprising, offensive game, scoring more goals than in all of their regular-season games.  Tottenham fired things up right away with striker, Seth (Scholesy) up top with Zach, a power-shooter.  Daniel, Jack, and Jake held down the defense for most of the time, and tore things up when rotated to the front.  Their determination for a win led them to victory and a gratifying way to complete the season.

     Fulham met QPR in the second match while Liverpool battled Norwich City for third place.  All children played their best games during these finals by scoring many goals, avoiding fouling, and setting up strong defense.  The championship game, however, was the game to watch, between the fiery Manchester City and the intrepid West Ham.

     To West Ham's surprise, Man City would end up being a worthy opponent.  Manchester City held it together in the first half, despite missing a key older player.  Carter, Brody, Jake, Cole, and Mia put up a good fight by delivering constant pressure to the West Ham boys.  West Ham knew they had to give it all they had and went off on crossing and shooting during the second half of the game.  Elliott played the ball not once, but twice, to Kyle from the touch line, crossing the ball down the field on a 45 degree angle, to set Kyle up for beautiful, yet tricky shots into the upper 90.  Valentin, Rafael, Rocco, and James made moves on Man City, working together to maintain an impermeable triangle of defense at all times.  By the end, West Ham led by a number of goals, but still, the game was entertaining and full of action.

     Congratulations to West Ham for taking first place in this league, and for participating in the first 3v3 league session, as well.  Best of luck to all players this spring and next fall!

Sunday, February 17, 2013

CREW TAKES ON DC UNITED IN PENALTY KICKS TO CLAIM TITLE



February 16th, 2013
Morris Plains, NJ


     The Kickers 3v3 Indoor soccer league, session 1 commenced with exciting and aggressive championship games.  The girls of NE Revolution defeated Houston Revolution, but not easily at first.  The boys kept up a fight in the first half with a strong defense and go-to-goal mentality.  The girls got it together by the latter half, and claimed fourth place over Houston. 

     The third place game consisted of Philadelphia Union and LA Galaxy.  Another exciting match, led to Union's triumph with 6 goals.  The New York Red Bulls met Seattle Sounders in the second place game where the Red Bulls went off on scoring .  The team's offensive set-ups grew consistent throughout the game, giving them 13 goals, and the second place title.

     The final game- the championship match- was between the Columbus Crew and DC United.  DC United defeated Columbus in the regular season, which gave Columbus the motivation to fight back.  Columbus started off aggressive as soon as the whistle was blown, and scored right away.  DC United attacked with precise goal kicks and great crosses.  Columbus, down 4-3, shot the equalizer in the last twenty seconds, sending the teams to a penalty kick tie-breaker.  All players took a shot, but it was Columbus who hit every one with ease, giving them victory of the league.

     It was a very developmental and entertaining six weeks of game play, which will prepare the players for the leagues to come, as well as recreational and travel soccer.  Congratulations to all children for learning and improving every week.

Saturday, January 19, 2013

NEW, YOUNG FANS FOR DILLY DUKA


January 20, 2013
Morris Plains, NJ

The U.S. Men's National soccer star, Dilly Duka, made a warm visit to the Kickers 3v3 league at Parisi Speed School today.  He signed autographs and posed for pictures with the Kickers players.  He also coached his very own Columbus Crew in the last game of the day.  Pre K Kickers thanks Duka for supporting the development of youth soccer and Pre K Kickers.

Friday, January 18, 2013

DILLY DUKA TO APPEAR AT KICKERS' 3V3 SOCCER LEAGUE

 

Bring your cameras to the Kickers league tomorrow, because your child will have the opportunity to meet a soccer celebrity!

The U.S. National Team's Dilly Duka, midfielder from Montville, NJ, will make an appearance at tomorrow's Kickers 3v3 soccer league at Parisi Speed School in Morris Plains. This U23 star, who also plays for the Columbus Crew, will sign autographs and take pictures with the players. This booming player is brother to Pre K Kickers' very own trainer, Coach Argjent. Dilly Duka played for Rutgers University, recording 10 goals and 5 assists in two years, and started in 35 out of 36 games. He was selected to the All-Big East Second Team in 2008.

Join us for Duka's special appearance tomorrow, Saturday, January 19th, from 3pm until 5pm at Parisi Speed School. Parents, please arrive early to take pictures- the session will close promptly at 5pm.

This is a private event for Pre K Kickers 3v3 league members only.