From the Coach

Expectations

Ursuline High School Ladies Soccer

Expectations 2010-2011 School Year

Varsity Coach: Allen Conti

Assistant & JV Ladies Coach: Charity Griffith
The UHS Ladies soccer program is committed to excellence and demands personal accountability, both on and off the pitch. Everyone in the program must recognize and accept the importance of commitment to this program. That commitment must be in all areas: grades, attendance, attitude, communication, and players’ improvement in techniques and tactics.

In order to be a member of the UHS soccer program, every player must adhere to these rules:

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Eligibility Checklist

Ohio High School Athletic Association
Eligibility Checklist
For High School Students

Before you play, you must be eligible. Please review the following checklist with your parents. Unchecked boxes will likely mean you are NOT eligible. For questions, see your principal or athletic administrator.

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The Path to Excellence - Deliberate Practice

By Dr. Raymond Comeau

Scientific studies have found that, contrary to popular beliefs, innate abilities are not the major factor in achieving excellence in any sphere of endeavor. We are not born with predispositions to excel in particular skills; those are learned. Even in the cases of child prodigies, studies have found that the predominant factor behind their exceptional skill was not a trait in the child himself. Those little "genius" became so because they had highly motivated parents that pushed them
to achieve and to excel.

An excellent example of that would be Tiger Woods. He was introduced to golf by his father while he was still only 18 months old - and, from then on, encouraged by the patriarch to practice intensively. By the time he won his first major tournament, Tiger had at least 15 years of training and practice.

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Coach's Tips

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Topic - Playing Up a Level

Welcome to the Soccer Newsletter.  Today's topic deals with what to expect when you play up a level.

Many players and teams are about to enter new seasons and when you are now being asked to play against a higher level player, it's important to know what to expect.

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UHS

Ursuline High School
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The Coach

INFORMATION:
Allen C. Conti

Voice: 330-533-9024
Cell: 330-540-2666

Email: Coach-Soccer@att.net

MY GOALS:

  • Improving the quality of Soccer-play in our Community,
  • Facilitating player development, both Athletically and Intellectually,
  • Preparing the Student-Athletes, by providing a positive and challenging Soccer environment, to be “Winners” in the World.

MY QUALIFICATIONS:

  • I am a continuous ‘Student of the Game.”
  • I have studied, and continue to study Soccer and the Physiology and Psychology of the Student-Athlete.
  • I have been able to participate in both the development and growth of Soccer programs, Soccer teams, and Individuals.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Elementary: St. Paschal Baylon 1952-1960
Highland Heights, OH Grad 1960

High School Gilmour Academy 1960-1964
Gates Mills, OH Grad 1964

College/Univ: Various 1966-1969
Scholarships: Case IT, U of BERKELEY

Other Training:

  • AMER COLLEGE of Sports Medicine-Certified Personal Trainer
  • GK Coaching License E&D Soccer Coaching Licenses
  • BBB Arbitrator.


SOCCER EXPERIENCE:

HS Head Varsity Coach
Ursuline High School
2008 to Present

HS Head Varsity Coach
Mathews High School
2003-2008

HS Head Varsity Coach
Gilmour Academy
2001-2002

HS Asst Varsity/JV Coach
Gilmour Academy
2000-2001
*Asst Coach of the Year

President/ Scheduler/Coach Catholic Youth Soccer League 2000 to Present

EMPLOYMENT:


Broker One 1985 - Present Owner/President Registered Investment Advisor