Unfortunately, last week we lost our game to make the Grand final. I honestly let the nerves get to me, and I played terribly. Such a shame as all the girls worked so hard and played brilliantly.
When we reach the finals again, there will be a few things I do differently. I read this really interesting article on the OBO Keeping resources website about handling nerves "OBO Keeping Resources 2.0 - Handling Nerves"
A TV channel? Thats certainly something different. Its hard to picture how to do that in a game without being that situation I guess, but I am willing to give it a go. Has anyone tried this method or something similar? How did it work for you?
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010
OMG We WON!! we made it through with a 2-1 win!
We now have to win again this week for a place in the Grand Final. Was devistated that I let a goal in but in the end I think it made us work harder and better as a team to fill that gap.
Goalkeeping is a funny thing, it really plays on your emotions.
Wish us luck!
We now have to win again this week for a place in the Grand Final. Was devistated that I let a goal in but in the end I think it made us work harder and better as a team to fill that gap.
Goalkeeping is a funny thing, it really plays on your emotions.
Wish us luck!
Friday, September 3, 2010
Friday: the day before our first elimination final and I am really crapping my pants.
How does anyone focus before a big match like this? Any hints? I would hate to see what I am like if we make it to the Grand Final!
It is my first finals as a goalkeeper (this is my third year keeping) I have played in finals before, but I feel the pressure on me has not been this great! scary feeling knowing I am my teams last line of defence where I can determine the final score!!
Bahhhhh!! I think a scotch before bed will be needed so I can sleep!! Wish me luck because I think I really need it!!
How does anyone focus before a big match like this? Any hints? I would hate to see what I am like if we make it to the Grand Final!
It is my first finals as a goalkeeper (this is my third year keeping) I have played in finals before, but I feel the pressure on me has not been this great! scary feeling knowing I am my teams last line of defence where I can determine the final score!!
Bahhhhh!! I think a scotch before bed will be needed so I can sleep!! Wish me luck because I think I really need it!!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
What a fitting finish to the minor rounds!!
Sunday, we finished the season leading to finals with an away match against our old rivals Baw Baw Hockey Club. The history between us is long and we still hold a grudge from last years finals loss. It was a game we were not willing to loose!
And for me, I did not want to conceed a goal. Luckily my girls made it easy for me; I only made 3 saves for the game and I actually got sunburnt standing there!
Congratulations to my girls for a fantastic and well earnt 4-0 win and another finals berth this year. This is our year!!
We are scheduled to play Powerhouse/St Kilda this Saturday @ 12:30pm at home. It is an elimination final, so its all or nothing for us and I know we can beat all of the teams we are up against.
GO COUGARS!!
Sunday, we finished the season leading to finals with an away match against our old rivals Baw Baw Hockey Club. The history between us is long and we still hold a grudge from last years finals loss. It was a game we were not willing to loose!
And for me, I did not want to conceed a goal. Luckily my girls made it easy for me; I only made 3 saves for the game and I actually got sunburnt standing there!
Congratulations to my girls for a fantastic and well earnt 4-0 win and another finals berth this year. This is our year!!
We are scheduled to play Powerhouse/St Kilda this Saturday @ 12:30pm at home. It is an elimination final, so its all or nothing for us and I know we can beat all of the teams we are up against.
GO COUGARS!!
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