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Meet the VISTA X-plosion!
"Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do." --Pele
Welcome to the website of VISTA X-plosion! We are a rising U-13 team that competes in Division 1 ODSL. Our goals are to have fun, train hard and have a great time together! The X-plosion are coached by Megan Kipp who holds a USSF/VYSA State D License. Coach Megan has 8 years experience coaching girls, and is a member of the Positive Coaching Alliance since 2007. Coach Megan is also the recipient of the 2008 Champion of Character Sportsmanship Coaching Award through Fairfax County.
The team is professionally trained once a week by Fabien Lewis (Brazilian Touch.) Fabien currently plays with the Real Maryland FC (USL Division 2.) He played for Trinidad & Tobago's U-17 and U-23 National Team as well as being a defensive standout for George Mason University. The X-plosion is thrilled to have him returning this fall!
The team also works with goalkeeping Coach Tim Venn, who holds a USSF National D License, NSCAA National Goalkeeping license, NSCAA Advanced Regional License and has High School coaching experience (formally West Springfield JV Girls and currently Woodson H.S JV Girls, and Girls Varsity Assistant)
We emphasize individual development, team combination play and precision passing. If you are interested in being part of a great group of girls and parents, you can contact Coach Megan or Manager Kristin Slacin for more information.
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Great Falls VIP Tourney CHAMPS!!!
October 11, 2009
Wow, what a tournament! The girls notched 25 goals for, with 8 girls scoring, and allowed ZERO goals all weekend in 4 games! The passing and movement was suburb and the girls truly played as a unit, they were a pleasure to watch. A huge congrats to our hardworking girls!!! Go X-plosion!!!
Patriot Cup FINALISTS!!!
The girls had a GREAT Tournament, going 3-1, scoring 13 goals for and only 3 against! The girls had great ball movement, combination play and played with heart all weekend. By the end of the tourney, 6 girls had scored, our defense held strong and Soph played awesome. Well done girls on your well deserved FINALIST finish!!!
Game Highlights
October 31, 2009
10/31: X-plosion grabs a 2-2 tie against Division Leader FCSC!!!
With Swine Flu and sickness running through the team, we missed Natalia and Natalie today and Ash was finding her legs again. The game began with FCSC controlling the possession and tempo, showing great possession and wing play. The girls held their ground with Vanessa, Rach, Emma, Claire and Colleen holding down the defense. X-plosion was able to penetrate the Fauquier defense many times with Ash and Isabella getting off some good shots. X-plosion was awarded an indirect kick at the 18, as Katie was taken down, and Jess’s shot found Ash who nearly made it 1-0. The middle of the half saw X-plosion showing more wing play, but Fauquier was able to score twice on breakaways as number 27 certainly showed her striking ability. Soph did all she could but the well executed shots left X-plosion being down 2-0 at halftime.
The girl’s again showed that they weren’t going down without a fight. The 2nd half saw improved play as Katie had several breakaways and Jess, Bri, Lucia, Isabella, KC and Ri showed more energy in the midfield. Lucia showed great heart and fought through every ball. Soph made some stupendous stops as well! With 15 minutes left in the game, Ash received a great ball from Lucia to beat the keeper to make it 2-1! The girls were now energized and ready to capitalize on their chances. With only 2 minutes left, Ash scored again on a breakaway created by Jess’s through ball to tie up the game! Although the girls were a little off kilter today, they showed great heart and intensity, coming back from 2 down to tie a great team and never giving up!
The player(s) of the game today were Ashleigh and Vanessa, Ash, despite being sick all week scored two goals, had some great shots and showed focus and leadership on the field. She capitalized on her chances and never gave up. Great Job Ash! Vanessa was a great stable force in the back, pushing up and limited Fauquier chances to shoot, Great Job Vanessa!!!
Liberty Cup FINALISTS!!!!
The X-plosion began the season capturing 2nd place in the FPYC Liberty Cup. With 10 goals for and only 3 against, the girls played with heart and demonstrated some excellent team combination play! Way to go X-plosion!!!
FPYC PATRIOT CUP CHAMPS!!!!
The girls had a GREAT first tournament, coming away with 4 wins, 11 goals for and only 3 against...all in their first time playing travel soccer! Throughout the Labor Day weekend, the X-plosion demonstrated both individual and team skills, outstanding defensive and keeper play, and excellent determination to finish strong. The girls played as a team, showed some great combination play and played great soccer. CONGRATS GIRLS!!!
Juggling Masters!!!
(As of 10/28)
*Good Job Soph newest member of the 30+ club!!!*
70+ club: Katie (84), Ash (79)
60+ club: Ri-Ri (61), Isabella (62)
50+ club: KC (50)
40+ club: Jess (42), Lucia (40)
30+ club: Vanessa (39), Colleen (35), Claire (32), Sophia (32)
20+ club: Natalia (24), Brianna (22), Rach (26)
15+ club: Emma (18)
10+ club: Natalie (12)
Way to go X-plosion, keep it up!!!
Upcoming Games/Practices
| Sunday, Nov 8 | | MCLN MPS 96 Challengers Gold @ VISTA X-plosion | 12:00pm | Kincheloe # 3 | |
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For a complete calendar listing, click here!
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