We didn't lose, we didn't win

We came a draw, nil-all, in cold and windy conditions if you were playing - or just plain freezing if you were a spectator.

The Mighty Leopards played Collegiate Pink. We were the dominant team on the day, playing the ball deep into Collegiate's goal area for most of the match. Despite some very good shots at goal, we never managed to find the back of the net. Bella was Captain, Mae did some good kicks, Eva and Alice-Mary were great as our goalies and the whole team played well together.

Eva models our brand-new Leopard goalie gloves

The Leopards have now reached a stage where we are beginning to learn specific 'skills' at our Wednesday training sessions - last week it was 'ball control'. The team were focused at practice and enjoyed games of 'Greenlight/Red light' and 'Draw'. (Parents & carers can ask their girls what these are and perhaps enjoy a short 10 minute practice 1-2 times a week.)

Each training session always finishes with the girls' favourite, a mini game of football. (Surprise, surprise)

Be afraid - be very afraid - of the Leopards' attacking front line

I recently approached Elizabeth College and requested that they provide some 'guest trainers', young women players, to visit our training and teach some specific skills and of course...have tons of fun. I'm currently awaiting a reponse. Thanks for all the support from parents, carers and others.

I will be unable to take training this week, however Coach Graeme (Eva's dad) has volunteered to help. Thanks Graeme.

Here are two soccer sites worth a look - one is the new home of Soccer Tasmania

• www.australianfootballfederation.com.au
• www.tasmanianfootballfederation.com.au

The Matildas will be playing in the Asia Cup next week and you can get all your information from these web sites.

Next Saturday's game: 15th July

• 1pm at Domain Cross Roads #2 - Leopards vs Lenah Valley Matildas

Koach Stephen

Meet the team's newest recruit - Alice Mary

Bella and Anna weave some magic in front of Collegiate