Soccer

Welcome to the La Reina Soccer 2011-2012 Season

On March 3rd 2007, I agreed to accept the Head Coaching Position at La Reina High School on a full-time basis.  Our goal is to build a strong, dynamic soccer climate at La Reina High School for our players, parents and fans.

My first goal was to build a cohesive group of student athletes who were willing to work hard towards achieving success on the playing field.  This meant we needed to build a single team mindset at La Reina where the JV team would become a strong feeder system into the Varsity team, and where the coaches would know all the players, regardless of which team they were on..

My second goal was to build a strong coaching staff that took direction from me, but were independent minded and had a strong soccer pedigree behind them. We will train as a single team, will travel together and will support each other through the entire season.

My third goal was to build stronger athletes who will be less injury prone and will be better performers on the field for La Reina High School.

My fourth goal was for the girls to have fun. The vast majority of our players will end their competitive careers on the last game of their senior year.  TO work this hard, the rewards must involve great team chemistry and be enjoyable.

My final goal was to develop a plan for more players to be able to achieve playing opportunities at the collegiate level.

Goal # 1 – Single Team

• We will train together in the summer
• We will train together during the season on a single field
• All coaches will take time to know all players
• We will travel together
• We will have the same practice balls
• We will look like a single team at all times
• "Everybody knows your name"

Goal # 2 – Strong Coaching Staff

Dylan Riley - Head Varsity Coach

Jessica Van Horn – Assistant Varsity Coach

TBA - Junior Varsity Coach

Creighton Van Horn - Program Assistant Coach

Goal # 3 – Stronger Athletes & less injuries

• Recommendation for strength training
• Recommendation and support for cross-training – track/cross-country
• Development of summer soccer program for continued skill improvement
• Focus on strength training for injury prevention – PTC program

Goal # 4 – Have Fun

• Emphasis on training in a fun environment in summer
• Emphasis on team bonding
• Emphasis on team socials
• Emphasis on getting to know all the players and making them feel welcome

Goal # 5 – College Soccer Career

• Spend time preparing players for the work necessary to play beyond High School
• Develop relationships with college coaches across the country
• Write letters on behalf of potential players
• Help players think about their goals outside of HS Soccer
• Encourage girls to make college visits
• Encourage the girls to develop a strong core – Academics/ Athletic Strength/ Soccer skill
• Encourage the girls to develop goals and work toward achieving them