EFC's B94R team (U15). Coach Dan Strom.
Final Four Standings
LAFC Chelsea
Eastside FC B94R
Albion White
Aztecs FC Premier
Plus
Sereno South 95 White
TSA Red B95
Real So Cal White
San Diego Surf Boys 94-95 Academy
South Bay Force Black
Sereno 95 Boys White
SC delSol 95 Boys
Striker FC VI
DMCV Sharks B94 White
Here are Coach Dan Strom's observations about the final 4 round of competition and what it takes to compete at this level....
"In the first game the boys were beaten by a team of fantastic players from LAFC Chelsea. We did not play our best game and they played flawlessly. The score [5-1] indicates they punished us for every mistake we made.
The last two games were good performances, especially beating the # 3 team in the region, Albion, who, in their third game, tied the Chelsea team.
The lesson was not lost on our players: the next time they play Chelsea they will be ready to compete against the best team in Southern California and one of the best in the nation. WCFC from Southern California was the U14 national champion and came in 2nd to Chelsea in the fall Coast League.
I guess the lesson from the 9 games (7-2) of the Far West Regional League this fall was that when competing with the top teams in the region, a bad or average game performance will result in a loss.
Our previous regional tournament experience, Surf Cup, and out-of-state tournament play provided the necessary foundation for later success. What’s more, team speed and athleticism is a must and technical proficiency is critical and needs to be trained constantly in the U10 - U15 years.
This weekend, there was no substitute for a fine first touch under pressure and the ability to play fast.
Just a couple of observations...."
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