CENTRE OF SOCCER DEVELOPMENT LakeHill 96B's Dragons

it's about the skill....

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Quote of the Week....

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"The games we have found toughest to win have been against opponents who have set their stall out to work hard, run forever, close us down and really try and keep things tight in the middle of the pitch,"

Spain's Iker Casillas after Saturday's defeat by England

So now you know what to do!

So how are we doing?

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Coach Pasta looked across the field on Saturday and saw 12 very tired and
satisfied faces at the end of a deserved result. We always like to see 3 points added to our standings tally, but just remember one important thing... winning a league title is not nearly as important as a successful Cup campaign... there is still a lot of running and scoring and defending left in this season...just make yourselves(!) proud by always
giving your maximum effort!

Thank you to the coaches for their ongoing hard work!

Dragons on the up

2011-10-03T01:00:00.000-07:00

Oct 1st: Dragons 2 - nil Fusion

that's more like it, now lets play one of the other 2 teams....over and over and....

It's only the beginning...

2011-09-25T18:17:00.001-07:00

As Coach Pasta says 'you play courses with the horses you have'... luckily we have good horses!

Season set to start...

2011-09-08T01:09:00.000-07:00

“It’s about making sure you’re on top of your opponent and the 50-50 battles. If we dominate their players we have a good chance of getting a good result.”

Soccer on TV this weekend....

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SETANTA is FREE August 13-Sept 12 on Shaw/Bell Digital

also Aston Villia visit Fulham on Saturday, TSN2, (Shaw Digital 147, ShawDirect: 401) starting at 6:30am PT

all TV games are listed here

We got room...

2011-08-10T01:00:00.000-07:00

DRAGONS LOOKING FOR PLAYERS TO HELP STRENGTHEN THE SQUAD...ARE YOU ONE OF THE ONES WE WANT?

Quote of the week...on player development

2011-08-06T21:03:00.000-07:00

"What is really missing compared to the leading soccer nations around the world, the first 10 to 12 nations around the world, is the amount of time kids play the game. If you have a kid that plays in Mexico 20 hours a week, and maybe 4 hours of organized soccer but 16 hours of unorganized soccer just banging the ball around in the neighborhood, but if he gets up to 20 hours it doesn’t matter how he plays it, with his dad or with his buddies in the street, this will show later on with his technical abilities, with his passing, with his instinct on the field and all those things, and I think that’s certainly an area where a lot of work is ahead of us.”

US national Coach: Juergen Klinsmann

great games on TV this month.....

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TSN and GOL-TV...schedule HERE

Coach Pasta Agrees!

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HERE

u16 Gold Boys 2011/2012 season trials

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u16 Boys '96 Gold....

BRAEFOOT PARK ARTIFICAL TURF FIELD

4.June 11:15am -12:15
11.June 12:30noon -1:30pm

all players must be registered and wear proper soccer gear including shin guards!

The history of football

2011-06-07T06:07:00.000-07:00

great site

Quote of the week...

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In a press conference a couple of days before the game Ronaldo said, "I was sent by the Football God". Messi was then asked the next day in a press conference of what he thought of Ronaldo's comments. Messi said, "I don't remember sending him!!!"

anon

got our QR code?

2011-05-05T05:05:00.000-07:00

Assessments Start in May!

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signed up yet?

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Spring League and Academy 2011

http://www.lakehilsoccer.com/registration.html

or speak with Mario!

new fundraiser idea?

2011-03-02T15:11:00.001-08:00

source: http://www.bc.co.uk/football

loud horn

2011-02-20T07:26:00.000-08:00

The Gaffer does not like fog horns especially when they are so loud you hear them all the way over at Reynolds Park! Tough loss on Saturday to the Hampton Crew, two years running.... comeon Dragons chin up ...lets win the District Cup!

big game coming

2011-02-18T02:20:00.000-08:00

Good Luck to our u15Gold Boys this Saturday at Braefoot Turf, 12:30noon vs Gorge!

nice goal!

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Special1

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Coach Pasta? HERE

State Champs...

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keep it entertaining....

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source: BBC

Season's Greetings!

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nicest non-goal ever?

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floored

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yes its true we droped the game to the Zebras

catchin' zebras

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going to be a tough race!

Soccer radio ...

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HERE

from evenings 10pm PT till 2pm the next day

dragons sink bays

2010-10-24T19:16:00.000-07:00

good game lads!

Team Photos

2010-10-13T16:02:00.000-07:00

photo day this Saturday details HERE

we are 11am on Saturday at Braefoot Centre
(Should give Action Jax time to do his hair!)

madness....

2010-10-13T08:00:00.000-07:00

"I saw some pictures from Mario's Gorge match last Saturday you cannot say any more it is football, it is rugby on the goalkeepers [more] than football."

Arsene Wenger tries a new angle as he calls on referees to better protect players from unacceptable levels of physicality.

source: SkySports.com

Mind you, who protects the players from the umpires language is another question altogether!

four for four

2010-10-04T01:11:00.000-07:00

I'd say we are on a roll... but it's the preseason till we play Gorge. Just keeping working hard and see where your work will take you on the pitch! Standings should start to be posted by LISA soon!

three and ohhhh

2010-09-27T14:12:00.000-07:00

three wins on the trot lads...well done!

Gorge is also doing very well.... it will be a battle to see how we match up to the Hampton Crew!

keep working hard at practices (including Sunday nights if you can make it!

Season starts soon

2010-08-24T20:33:00.000-07:00

yes the soccer season starts Sept 11!

great goaltending batman....

2010-08-23T21:37:00.001-07:00

EPL on TV is changing

2010-07-28T16:33:00.000-07:00

no more 'free' games on Sundays on 'the score' instead games are on TSN2 on Saturday and Monday as well as a Saturday Rogers game..Tv sked is here.... http://bit.ly/bBqd3d

Players Wanted!

2010-07-12T07:12:00.000-07:00

Spain to win?

2010-07-09T06:00:00.000-07:00

July 10... Soccer Day in Canada

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on CBC-TV details HERE

football crisps (aka: soccer chips)

2010-06-28T03:20:00.000-07:00

This is NOT a joke! In the UK Potato Chips are called 'crisps'.

For the WorldCup "McCoys" has special flavours...

I'm just wondering of 'Chicken Winger' is for your team or your opponents?

the final 16...

2010-06-26T06:00:00.000-07:00

Following the World Cup? it's getting pretty exciting in the final 16!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/groups_and_teams

It's gonna be a Blast!

2010-06-24T08:52:00.000-07:00

GO Dragons GO !

u15B Trials continue

2010-06-17T01:00:00.000-07:00

are you fit? looking to work hard? be a team player?

check the schedule at www.lakehillsoccer.com

the off-sesason

2010-06-14T01:00:00.000-07:00

Dragons 2010 edition

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try outs start this weekend.... details at www.lakehillsoccer.com

Every four years

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Sign up for Lakehill

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Caution: Dragons fans on the bus to weekend Cup game....

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a new soccer info source

2010-03-16T12:16:00.000-07:00

Noted local Soccer blogger, Highlanders Fan, Castaways Coach and ex-BaysUer: RandyW is publishing a new soccer blog here, promises to be a great web log of all socer things happening in Victoria !

the effort was there...just not the result!

2010-02-20T18:01:00.000-08:00

HD Video was being filmed up in the 'Presidents Tribune',

I can attest to some great 'Don Cherry' style commentary!

great game!

Justin came close to equalizing and sending it to extra time but it was not to be...next year will be different!!

round 3...

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we don't know yet but we can guess who we are playing next weekend (at a Lakehill field, how does Beckwith sound?)!

Well done everyone with the 3-1 win today (despite injuries)!

On the road again

2010-02-11T07:48:00.000-08:00

B Cup 2nd round action... road trip! Check with the coaches for details! See you at practices tonight Braefoot#2...usual time (these 3 hour practice sure get you pumped up!)

our Cup game will be

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Sunday February 7th - 4pm - Braefoot Turf

B Cup starts Feb 6th!

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Start your applications.....

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The Reynolds Soccer Academy is a great way to combine your love for the sport with your studies! Grade 9s will train at Braefoot Park Turf! There is limited space to be accepted to the programme so get all the info early so you have your applcation ready for January! Your coaches will write you the required letter (just ask!)

Now that's Dragons Soccer....

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Dragons still in the hunt

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Its going to be another HUGE game this weekend, Gorge -v- Lakehill, think of it as a 6 pointers!

With Gorge having two games in hand its a must win for us! CBGH is nipping on our heals so lets work hard all week at practice and have a good showing on Saturday to wrap up what has been a very successful 2009!

goal scoring advise

2009-12-02T12:35:00.000-08:00

What NEVER to do and, what you SHOULD do... watch the video!

Did you see it?

2009-11-09T07:00:00.000-08:00

It was a brilliant game! BBC's analysis HERE

NOT !!!!On the big field this Saturday....

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BaysU has bailed due to the flu, sorry...will be rescheduled....hopefully soon!

C A N C E L L E D

-vs-

Playing BaysUnited this Saturday at noon+30' on the Finlayson Turf!
Big Surface = lots of running and passin' with (hopefully) lots of good finishing!

be at the field as per usual to get a good pre-game warmup and stretch!

B Cup teams announced!

2009-11-05T04:00:00.000-08:00

BOYS U14 BCSA (“B”) Cup

1. Bays United F.C.
2. Cordova Bay Spartans
3. Cowichan Valley
4. Gorge F.C.
5. Gorge Canadians (Silver)
6. Gorge United (Silver)
7. Juan de Fuca
8. Lakehill Dragons
9. Prospect Lake (Silver)
10. Salt Spring

coming up

2009-11-04T06:00:00.000-08:00

A good Tuesday practice on the Braefoot Turf everyone! Back at it this Thursday and hopefully we'll have some details about this weekends big game vs BaysUnited!

back on track

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With a depleted side thanks to illness the Dragons battled on and earned a 3-1 win against a tough CVSA up in Duncan! Rest up everyone!

next time....

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Battle of the Stripes!

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Troy played a very strong game, came close but was thwarted by a strong GFC defense!

Fan favorite Mitch is wearing a lot of battle scares after a very hard game, he was definitely the Man of the Match for the Dragons!!

Justin scored on a lovely set play

Height in a Goalie. The GFC Keeper was on his game!

He had some very strong punts!

Tough loss, you definitely were the more skillful team (especially in the opening 15 minutes!) but could not sustain the pace for the entire 70 minutes, at this level the difference between 1st and 2nd often comes down to who takes and finishes their chances!

Braefoot Park Memo> no beach balls on the turf!

2009-10-17T16:58:00.000-07:00

Source: BBC

Standings are up!

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felt like a win....

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but it was a hard fought 2-2 draw gainst a much improved Saltspring team! Both teams put it all on the field and neither deserved to drop points!!

Well done everyone!

two for two

2009-09-19T20:32:00.000-07:00

n i n e - 1

wowaaa!

The score indicates just how great you played on Saturday!

Well done lads! That was a show you put on!

Harraby Athletic u14B

2009-09-17T06:58:00.000-07:00

....it has been three long years for the lads from Cumbria, read WHY here.

The fans came out for a show...

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..and that's what the Dragons put on! Well done lads!

(...and the Park looked great!)

in game 1: Lakehill 4 - 0 Cowichan

back to school clothing....

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HERE

watching tv soccer...

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great site with all the listings of what's on TV in Canada...HERE

Running the ruler...

2009-08-12T07:00:00.000-07:00

Mario has had most of the lads out all week on the new Sport Court at Braefoot and others are starting to take notice of this great new facility!

Soccer Daily

2009-07-29T17:00:00.000-07:00

subscribe to the WSD Monday-Friday Soccer podcasts! If you are a true soccer fan/player, after you do you school homework and attend your club team practice you would be listening! Here is the feed to get todays 2hr show and put it on your iPod!

wear the stripes...

2009-07-20T06:50:00.000-07:00

We get to wear our stripes....time for the parents to show their support by wearing their stripes also!!

Good Luck in California!

2009-07-15T06:48:00.000-07:00

The Lakehill Dragons continue to prepare for their summer highlight a Road Trip to California! July 22-29th! Details Good luck!

"you need to practice"

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podcasts

2009-07-09T06:43:00.000-07:00

need some new tunes for your iPOD? How about listening to some british football instead? Consider following a big club like Aston Villas PODCAST channel. Other Premier league clubs have podcasts as well! Just google 'em!

August road trip maybe?

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here

Copa Winners!

2009-07-01T08:14:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to the DRAGONS for their recnt win at the Baker Blast!A photo of Emily scoring vs the Seattle Titans can be found HERE

Quote of the Week.. on team formations...

2009-07-01T01:03:00.000-07:00

Once again Real Madrid are putting the roof on the house before the foundations are being put in. They are buying some wonderfully gifted players. However, you can only play with one ball."

Ray Wilkins on Real's spending-spree.

source: BBC Sports

re: Ronaldo aggreeing to 6 year contract after an 80million pound transfer fee between ManU and RealMadrid

Baker Blast Champions!

2009-06-29T08:26:00.000-07:00

Well Done Dragons! Undefeated at last weekends Baker Blast u14 Copa division! Great 'warm up' for the California trip! Now that school is out we can practice even MORE ;)

Great start at the Baker!

2009-06-28T01:12:00.000-07:00

With one dominating game under their cleats the Dragons look forward to the Saturday and Sunday games! I am betting the match versus the Seattle Titans will be a barn burner! Stay tuned HERE

Dragons' Check-list...

2009-06-20T06:06:00.000-07:00

registered for 2009/2010 Lakehill Club Season (DONE!)!!!
been to practices and assessments?
got a passport?
parent not going on trip(s)? Must have the waiver signed!
personal insurance (recommended)!
Cleats still fit?
Got your uniform?
anything else? Speak with Jo-Ann!

looks like you are ready to go!!

Jaxon -v- Justin

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*IF* they represented Portugal and Brasil!

Sign up on June 6th for the 2009.2010 soccer season

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tweet tweet

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follow the feed.... lakehill tweets

Dragons have Fans...

2009-05-27T07:00:00.000-07:00

The Spring-time Dragons are having a great series of exhibitions and their fans are very encouraged for next season at u14 Gold based on the commitment level shown by the lads !

u14 selection over at Reynolds

2009-05-22T17:25:00.000-07:00

We too have heard the chatter about The Dragons, what are they up to? being askd to play SuperY and Metro teams ..they must be doing something right?! The lakehill lads are playing 5 nights a week, some of them at Spring league, most of them on Tuesday+Thursdays over at Reynolds..what are they up to? Well, we got some video of Mario's pre-season fitness and conditioning training as they prepre for u14 Gold next season.

Think you got what it takes? Come to the next assesment session!

Quote of the Week...

2009-05-20T22:15:00.000-07:00

Seems our TD has some fans in Wigan as well ;)

"Ma-ri-o, oh! Always believe in your soul,You've got the power to know, you're indestructible,Always believe iiiin, Ma-ri-o..."

source: BBC.co.uk/sport

Wigan fans salute their captain, Mario Melchiot, to the tune of Gold by Spandau Ballet.
(Both from Dan, Wigan). :=\

Only two more assessment dates for '96 Boys

2009-05-19T06:00:00.000-07:00

U14 Boys(1996)

Tue. May 26 6pm-7:15pm
Sun. June 7 12:15pm-1:30pm

at Reynolds School, Reynolds Road side!

Missed a session? Contact the TD for a makeup session

SuperY starts...

2009-05-18T19:33:00.000-07:00

follow this seasons SuperY team here, lots of players and coaches familiar to Braefoot Park

Turf Field Construction continues!

2009-05-16T22:52:00.001-07:00

above: Master Woodworker Mario during curb forming construction!
above: This is how the field looks today, note the area to the left will be for a grandstand!

Thanks to Troys Dad, Mario and Hoopers Dad (and others) who have volunteers a LOT of their time to help with the Braefoot Turf field! As you can see above the field is way ahead of schedule! We are hoping to have some turf time in August for pre-season training! The plan is that we will get one of our two weekly practices on Turf and one on Grass starting in September! Pretty exciting!

Registered?

2009-05-15T22:05:00.000-07:00

Early bird discount only till June 6th!

Lots of room at Lakehill for in-district players ! We'll order a jersey for you!

Lower island u13B District Champions!

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WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!

CONGRATULATIONS DRAGONS

2008/2009 DISTRICT CUP WINNERS!

2009/2010 lakehill registration forms available

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HERE

Calling all Dragons...

2009-03-22T06:13:00.000-07:00

...and would be Dragons! Here is the (tentative) assessment schedule for players wanting to try out for Lakehill u14Boys Gold in 2009/2010. You must be registered to attend!

U14 Boys (1996)

Mon. April 13 (at Reynolds Park)
6pm-7:15pm

(players who attend and then sign with Metro/Selects will be entitled to a full refund)

Turf construction starting soon!

2009-03-21T06:08:00.000-07:00

The park is going to look good thanks to our design and construction crew!