by Administrator on January 16, 2008
Cox Health has developed a program specifically designed to help young female athletes. The program is called the PEP Program (Prevent Injury and Enhance Performance) and it aims to reduce ACL injuries in female soccer players. The program includes a video presentation and discussion, followed by an on-field/gym training session.
The Falcons will be participating as a team in this program. This is a mandatory event, if you plan to play soccer you should plan to attend. Those playing winter sports should alert Judy or Sara if they have a scheduling conflict. We want everyone to attend in the hope of preventing a midseason injury.
What: PEP ACL Program
Presenter: Jason Pyrah and Dr. Rusty Bond
Where: Meyer Center on National Avenue
When: Tuesday, January 22 at 4:00pm
Seniors will hold regular pre-season conditioning that day so everyone should plan to leave from Glendale immediately after the workout. There should be ample upperclassmen to transport freshmen or other non-drivers, but if you cannot find a ride contact Emily Jordan or Jeni Frewin for assistance.
Please meet in the lobby of the Meyer Center and Jason will meet you there.
What to wear:
- Bring both tennis shoes and cleats.
- Dress appropriately for outdoor and indoor activity.
The presentations should take approximately one hour, so it should end at 5:00 pm or soon after. Non-drivers will need to be picked up at that time. If you know players planning to play this spring who are not participating in pre-season conditioning please alert them to these details.
by Administrator on January 16, 2008
There will be a mandatory meeting for all girls interested in playing soccer this spring (and their parents) on Monday, February 4 from 6:30-8:00pm in the Glendale Cafeteria.
Please plan on attending. We will cover paperwork, physicals, important dates, and much more.
by Administrator on December 20, 2007
The girls are in desperate need of help for tonight’s fundraising commitment. A number of families have been contacted without success. We MUST have 3 more volunteers for the 7:00pm-Close slot this evening.
If you can volunteer your time please contact Sara or Judy immediately.
by Administrator on December 14, 2007
The next fundraising date for Girls Soccer is next Tuesday, December 20. We will work concessions for the Boys JV and Varsity Basketball games against Rogersville.
We need 4 volunteers for each time slot. Please contact Sara Jordan if you are able to volunteer your time. We still need to see some seniors and freshmen step-up for these events.
Times are: 5:30-7:00pm or 7:00-close (roughly 8:30pm). All volunteers must wear a hat and closed-toe shoes.
by Administrator on December 4, 2007
Congratulations to Devon Newport on receiving an All-State Honorable Mention. The complete roster is available at SGFsoccer.com.
The Falcons were ranked 13th in the final state poll.
by Administrator on December 3, 2007
Time magazine has an interesting story about concussions:
In the post-Title IX era, female sports are more competitive than they have ever been. And with higher stakes have come more hazardous consequences. Boys who play football are still more likely to suffer concussions than any other athletes, but in some sports played by both sexes, girls actually run a higher risk of getting hurt. According to a new study in the Journal of Athletic Training, U.S. female high school soccer athletes suffered almost 40% more concussions than males did (overall, the study estimates that female players suffer some 29,000 concussions annually, compared with 21,000 for boys). In high school basketball, female concussions were nearly 240% higher (overall, girls got 13,000 concussions playing basketball, boys 4,000). Female college athletes who play soccer, basketball, softball and hockey also bear higher concussion risks than their male counterparts.
by Administrator on November 27, 2007
The following awards were presented at tonight’s Glendale Soccer banquet:
Varsity Best Offensive Player: Devon Newport
Varsity Best Defensive Player: Ryan Squires
Varsity MVP: Devon Newport
Captains Award: Will Palmer
Coaches Award: Thomas Alejandro Moffe Escobar
Coaches Award: Justin Rogers
JV Best Offensive Player: Alec Martinez
JV Best Defensive Player: Tyler Paulsell
JV MVP: Patrick Baltz
