the lads are all right!

Last time a Lakehill u12/u13 squad went to Europe they found the going tough..early reports received at Braefoot Soccer Central are that the lads managed an impressive 1-1 draw in their opening game. Other reports indicate an incredible training session in Milan and the mothers have all maxed out their spending limits ... we suspect Matteo has also purchased another pair of cleats to add to his collection! Stay tuned for details....

Off to Italy!

Wearing *our* club colours this group of selects will have an incredible experience during the last 2 weeks of August... you can catch them TONIGHT on the new 'A' (channel) TV at 5:45pm!

Countdown d-7 days!!!

08-08-08 :)

15-08-08 :)

Italia'08 :)

It`s going to be great!

(I wonder if they will show any Serie A during the ìn-flight ?)

pre-italia-practice

working on the defensive side of the game... holding the line, offsides etc...

Aiden was great in Goal making many good saves! he has really worked on his game this Spring and Summer!

this player has great skills and smarts! Not afraid to get stuck in!

Heads up and quick decisions!!!

great technique!

Nice shades Coach!!

Not sure what the 'Gorge beetle' was doing at the Park during the boys practice!

Just two weeks away!

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It is going to be a great 'road trip' !

Saanich Parks Contest!!!!

for details check it out HERE

just a reminder....

NO Saanich-area soccer club has permits to use the grass/dirt municipal fields!!!!

Saanich area fields are regulated by the municpality for organized events!

A great game!

In their fifth and final match at the BC Summer Games the VI#2 team coached by Mario and featuring: Ian, Justin, Jackson and Matteo played a great game! Matteo narrowly missed the net twice, Jackson had some great midfield action and one sweet shot on net. Justin saved the game with a goal line save near the end of the match, and Ian..well Ian was amazing. Mario proclaimed Ian to be the Tourney MVP and we have to agree with him! Congratulations to Ref Evan Fryer from Lakehill u17B Gold who was one of the best and most consistent refs at the BC Summer Games Soccer tourney!

Got one!

It went to PKs but VI#2 defeated VI#1 !!!

What an experience...

Three games of high intensity soccer, 96 of the best 12 year old players in the province! Just being here has been a great experience! Well done everyone! Thanks to the Players, Parents and Coaching staff!

BCSG 2008 Opening ceremonies in Kelowna

waiting for the party to begin!

above, no badge, no games !

Where's Coach Mario?Mario?

On the bus for Kelowna....

Zone 6a Head Coach Mario and some of his Lakehill u13 Gold Boys...

The boys have two games on Friday with warm temperatures expected [Mario will like that]we'll try to get some photos posted here, for Zone 6 Girls photos look here

"core" time....

above, waitin' for the doors to open!
below, improving your balance.... (PS: K is a great player!)

Thanks to Mario, Kat, Zeke and the many players! It has been a great two weeks of core+basics

Bare-foot at Braefoot has been great! Thanks to Braefoot Community Centre for running the two weeks of soccer camps and bringing in the great coaching and training! BCC is a great Saanich based community service provider!

The kids are havin' fun (and workin' hard)!

some of the "week 2 crew"

above: 'sling shot man'
keeping them connected!

not all fun and games...Coach Mario offering some pointers

Week two has been fun (so far) we'll have to see what the coaching staff has in store for the players on Wednesday! 2 hours of Comptons followed by 'the belts' then a break and back to the fields for another couple of hours! Action packed!

If you are looking for another camp consider Braefoot's Camp with Nico! details here: www.braefoot.ca

Boot Camp

Quote of the Week

Sunderland keeper Craig Gordon says players look forward to five-a-sides as boss Roy Keane joins in and the squad see it as a "chance to kick the manager". (Daily Mirror/BBC Sport)

may this never happen 2 u

summer training has begun!

above, Coach Pasta keeping an eye on the indoor session prior to the afternoon field session

above, more agility training with Zeke and Kat

danke for the memories....

Austria and Switzerland hosted a great Euro2008! The Spanish deserved their first major football title in 44 years and now its Lakehill '96ers time to see what they can accomplish in Kelowna and Italia! Good luck to all the Lakehill Boys who have been selected to the Zone6 teams and to the Italia team! Also: the Gold team announcements are being made, Silver teams to follow .... Stay tuned! PS: Mario is holding two soccer camps in July there is still space available, let him know! These are going to be great camps with 2 hours of endurance training daily along with plenty of field +ball time!!

Spain shoots better Penalties than Italia!

Looks like Mario is buying Robert lunch ;)