It’s not all dribble, good soccer players use their head - Bolaji (1986)
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Since the year 2000, Bolaji has been privileged to introduce possibly hundreds of people to the sport of soccer with free coaching services in the San Gabriel Valley of Southern California. People ranging in skill-levels from “never played before” to college experience have come together unfailingly once every week to play the game under supervision. The ultimate goal of imparting the concept of smart soccer to adults who would in turn share with their offspring has always been the constant focus.
This dedication which gave birth to SGV Pistons, a women’s tournament team that has gone on to enjoy some impressive results, is now being shared with players who truly desire a managed understanding of the most beautiful sport in the world. Check it out!
This dedication which gave birth to SGV Pistons, a women’s tournament team that has gone on to enjoy some impressive results, is now being shared with players who truly desire a managed understanding of the most beautiful sport in the world. Check it out!
Show Time for Glendale-based Semi-pro Team
TSIVO F.C. plays in the highly competitive Fox Soccer League on San Fernando and Macon in Elysian Park, north-east of L.A. The league is dominated by aspirants to club level soccer. With team names like Atletico, Club Chivas, P.S.V., and A.C. Milan, entertaining soccer is guaranteed every Sunday.
Team captain and coordinator, Steve Nersesyan, invited Bolaji early in September to coach and manage the team. Bolaji has been on the sideline since but formally took over Sunday Oct. 12 to see TSIVO get a 2-1 come-from-behind win.
Bolaji continues to push his philosophy of smart soccer and positive attitude with this group of highly skilled players. Among the biggest challenges is the need to stay cool in the face of the frequent bad calls and no calls by the officials. The October 12 game was videotaped and it clearly documented two uncalled handballs in the unobstructed view of the ref.
After a 0-1 first half, TSIVO tied it up in the 9th minute with Julio’s aggressive follow-up on a long range shot by Henrik. The smart soccer was kept up and the ref had no choice but to call the handball in the box when a defender got his hand in the way of Cesar’s serve. Henrik’s cool pk sent the goalie the wrong way.
Bolaji - 10/12/08
TSIVO Football Club of Glendale, California
CalTech Men’s Soccer Club Get First Win in Two Years
It took a bit of time coming but CalTech Men’s Soccer Club playing in the semi-pro Arcadia Soccer League in Southern California got their first win against any team in the league Wednesday, November 19.
Player and long-time soccer pal, Mo’ Elghefari, invited me to coach the team upon consultation with team coordinators, Omar Jerez and Eugene Lubenov. I’ve been on the sideline since mid-October. November 19 was the third game and it was against Puma SC, a team of fleet-footed youngsters. It wasn’t so much our winning that was sweet but our goals.
In the 28th minute, Rick slipped a through ball to first-timer, Brandon on the left wing. Brandon had all the time to pick out Eric for a header and we were on our way to a 3-2 win.
Great game, guys! Keep up the good work.
Bolaji - 11/19/08
