Graves Leads ORR To A 3-2 Win at Dennis Yarmouth

The Bulldogs fell behind twice before Paul Graves created some magic 25 yards out and let lose a quick no look shot to put the Reds up for good with a mere 7 minutes remaining in the final tuneup of the preseason.

Bourne took an early lead on a defensive mix up midway through the first quarter.  Eight minutes later Paul Graves returned the favor scoring his first of two goals during a scramble in front of the Dolphins net.  Late in the second half, D/Y struck again by slotting a shot past keeper Mike Pruchnik after being allowed a breakaway following some sloppy defending.

In the second half, ORR began to take control of the match as the team began to gel and start to work together to create many opportunities for shots.  The timing is still off offensively, but even to the most casual observer, the creativity and ideas are in place.

Midway through the half,  Captain midfielder Robby Magee feigned left, went right and let lose a cannon of a curve ball  into the upper corner leaving the Dolphin keeper stranded with no chance of making the save.  The Dolphins tried to attack but were continually thwarted by a vastly improving Bulldog back four of Chris Corando,  Alex Milde,  Tyler Hunter and Ted Costa.  Mike Barrus and Tyler Zell round out the defense filling as defensive midfield and outside back nicely when called upon.

With time running out, Graves, with his back to the goal, took a through pass, turned beat his defender cleanly and let loose the winner.

The Junior Varsity put themselves in a rut and ended the first half down 2-0.   After a half time soul searching  talk by the team leaders, the Reds took the field with a burning desire to take control of this match.  Take control they did by scoring 5 unanswered goals and boarded the bus with a 5-2 win and a banana.



The team will travel to Apponequet on September 5th for the season opener at 3:30 PM.

Schedule

The Costa's will be the team liaison between the team and the parents.  Everyone is encouraged to get on their e-mail contact list.  The team will receive a handout after the road trip on Wednesday.

For the official Boy's Soccer Schedule   click here

For the South Coast Conference sports schedule click here

ORR/Old Colony Scrimmage

The varsity team redeemed themselves after a dismal result in the New Bedford High Invitaional on Saturday by defeating the Cougars of Old Colony 5-1.   The JV squad also had a good showing beating OCV 2-1.

Both teams travel to Dennis Yarmouth on Wednesday for the final tune up before the season opener next week.

Both teams are displaying rapid improvement in their technical games and are beginning to show the tactical awareness that will give them chances to win matches.  

Pre Season

It's finally here.    Pre season sessions begin on Thursday August 23 at 8:30 AM.   Players are expected to be ready to begin working at that time.   This means that players need to begin warming up on their own before the practice start time.   

NO SHOOTING ON GOAL before practice.

That  is the most critical time for groin, hamstring and quad injuries. 

DON'T SHOOT ON GOAL BEFORE PRACTICE.    Stay as late as you want if you need to get extra shooting practice.

All players need a red and white shirt for scrimmages. 

 Our first Varsity scrimmage is Saturday and the bus leaves the school at 9AM sharp.     Monday the 27th Old Colony is coming to our house and on Wednesday both Varsity and JV will board the bus for a 2:15 departure to Dennis Yarmouth.

A student cannot practice until all the paperwork is done.   Everything now has to be turned in to the AD's office and the player must get clearance from that office to participate.

The Schedule for Thursday August, 23.
  Session 1

8:30-8:45    Introduction of coaches and players followed by a short recap of expectations and
                   systems of play.

8:45-9:00    Individual  techniques incorporated into warmup drills.

9:00-9:30    Fitness.     Circle Drill,  L Agility,  Dortman fitness

9:30-10:00    6v6 games.


 Session 2

3:00-3:15    Warmup

3:15-3:30    Passing patterns

3:30-4:00   Intro to 4-4-2 system of play.    Crossing and Shooting

4:00-4:30  Small sided games.   

2012 Season Begins

2012 Old Rochester Boy’s Soccer

Welcome to the 2012 Old Rochester Boys Soccer Program.   I have been appointed to take over the program from Coach Carroll while he pursues his Doctorate and will be assisted by Kyle Fertig.  Geoff Kelsey will again coach the JV team.

Whaler Camp runs from August 13^th thru the 17^th at the Mariner Complex in Fairhaven nightly from 5-8 PM.    Camp brochures can be downloaded from the photos section of our Facebook page or players can register at the camp.

Players should bring the following to camp.  

1gallon of water

a towel

repellent

shin guards

a change of shirt.

Each player needs to send me and e-mail with the following information

Name

e-mail address (if different than the sent from address). 

cell phone

class    Fr. So. Etc.

send to:  johninfairhaven@yahoo.com

Players and parents need to register with our text alert system so we can contact everyone in case of any changes, emergencies or late arrivals when returning from road games.

Text BULDOGS to 84483 to receive alerts from Old Rochester Soccer.

We have a Facebook page and a publicity blog.

ORR Boy’s Soccer on Facebook

http://orrsoccer.blogspot.com

We begin pre season training with double sessions on Aug. 23^rd and 24^th.
The morning sessions are 8:30-10:00 AM
Second sessions are 3:00-430 PM

Varsity will play in the New Bedford High School Invitational on Aug  25^th.  This is an all day affair with multiple short duration games.

Varsity and JV will travel to Barnstable for a scrimmage after school on the 29^th.   Bus will leave promptly at 2:15.