Thanks, Zoo Crew!

It's been a great season, with such great kids! Thanks to Coach Steve and Cooach Jeff for helping corrale these kittens, and thanks to the parents for pushing the fun and supporting the team....

Thanks also to Beth Gallagher, my bride, for getting the medals for our season end Pizza Soiree! I love you!

Here's the team pic for download and printing-- enjoy!

Look for an e-mail soon for anyone interested in signing up for next Spring-- maybe we can do this all over again! :)

Bless you all,
Coach John

From Johnny's Mom: THe Zoo Crew, Smiles and Soccer!

I have to tell you, my favorite thing to hear about on Saturday from Beth, was about how big the smiles were at the game, as evidenced by this picture (Thanks Donna!). You all are such grteat parents, and every kid has something great to offer the team, and each other-- I am so honored to get to coach them, along with Steve and Jeff.

Let's Post some Pics!

Hi everyone, Coach John here-- I was so glad to hear how well the Zoo Crew did on Saturday, with some passing, running, and new goal scorers added to the mix. Thanks to coach Steve for taking on the big job, and thanks to his helper coaches, Katie K and Elissa-- did I miss anyone?

ALERT: THIS WEEK's GAME IS NOW AT 9am! Thanks to Beth, we have deciphered the ever-so-slightly altered soccer schedule for the Zoo Crew-- the only change seems to be this Saturda

finally, e-mail me some game pics, and we'll see if I can't master the tech and post some for everyone's enjoyment!

ZOO CREW GET-TOGETHER
When: Sat Sept 20
When: 10 am -11:30
Where: Luray Park, Holmes RunDrive (all the way at the end), Falls Church (Off Gallows Rd)
Since there is no game Saturday, anyone who wants to come for a scrimmage and playground time is invited to come play for a bit, enjoy some snacks, and head to the playground... I am not sure if we will have much space to play, but it would still be fun to get together, kick the ball, and have a few smiles... Best, Coach John

Directions

From the beltway (I 495):

Exit Gallows Road/exit 51
Head inside the beltway, a right hand turn if approaching from the south/I 95 and a left if approaching from the north/Tysons/Route 66
You will see the Holmes Run Acres sign on your left very soon after exiting the freeway
Entrances into Holmes Run Acres are at Holmes Run Drive,
From Route 66 heading in either direction:

Exit I 495 south then follow the directions above
From Route 50 heading away from DC:

Turn left on Annandale Road
Turn right on Gallows
Take a right on Holmes Run Drive

Hello Parents, Coach John (Jack's Dad) here-- first let me say how great the kids are all doing-- last game, everyone kicked the ball at least once, and quite a few really dusted up in there! :)

Thanks to Coach Steve Karlinchak (Johnny's Dad) for joining to coach-- and also for that super cool 4 seater folding chair that he showed up with for last week's games!

And welcome to Jeff Kirkwood (Colin's Dad) who has offered to help coach, and help corral the zoo crew during practice and games...

Uniforms: Should be ready by next practice next Wednesday...

That's all-- we have such a great group of kids, and parents and grandparents-- this is starting up to be a super-fun zoo-riffic soccer season! :)

Coach John
Go Zoo Crew!

Welcome to the Zoo!

Hello, Parents, John Gallagher here-- the fun is about to begin! Beth told me to keep this first e-mail simple, so here is JUST the practice and game schedules...

I am so excited that your awesome kids have joined the fun that is Mitey Mites Soccer, and that you are giving them this very cool opportunity to exercise and laugh! I coached my daughter Katie for 3 seasons and it was a blast, with the emphasis on basics, smiles, and fun! Below is the schedule for your planning--- games are usually Saturday mornings, and we will have soccer practice 4:30-5:30 every Wednesday at Columbia Elementary School (6720 Alpine Dr, Annadale- near K-Mart and the George Mason Library). I am also creating a blog (soccerzoo.blogspot.com) with the schedule, announcements, and a place to post pics of the team. A few specifics:

Practice: (Bring water for water breaks)
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 - please come on time, as practices will usually run only 45 minutes - OUR FIRST PRACTICE IS THIS WED, THE 10TH at 4:30

Games (all Games at Columbia Elementary): OUR FIRST GAME IS THIS SAT, THE 13TH, at 9AM, Field 1
(Bring water for water breaks)
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ABGC Mite Mites Soccer Schedule
team 15

Coach: John Gallagher
(703) 989-3068
john@sky-dog.com


9/13/2008 9:00 AM, Field #1

9/20/2008 NO GAME-BYE

9/27/2008 9:00 AM, Field #1

10/4/2008 10:00 AM, Field #2

10/18/2008 9:00 AM, Field #1

10/25/2008 11:00 AM, Field #1

11/1/2008 9:00 AM, Field #2

11/9/2008(Sunday Game) 2PM, Field #1
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Uniforms:

IMPORTANT: by Saturday's first game kids need SHIN GUARDS AND SOCCER SHOES
While some teams spend $35-45 on official uniforms, with the kids growing like weeds, we are going to make our own t-shirts, so please e-mail or send the following, or have this info for Wednesday's practice:

- Shirt Size
- Child's favorite Zoo animal (This may or may not matter)
- Number for back of shirt (This is just for fun, so it's not a problem if we have duplicate numbers)

To cover costs for shirts, we're asking $10 per child-- any money left over will go towards end-of season awards

That's all-- feel free to call or e-mail!

-- Coach John