Posted: Sunday, May 2, 2010 9:02 pm

San Diego Boca FC (2-1-0) captured a 3-1 victory over Southern Oregon Fuego (0-4-0) in front of a boisterous crowd of almost 1500 fans on May 1 at Helix High Soccer Stadium. The win was the second straight win for the Boca (2-0-1), moving the San Diego team up in the standings.   “This was a good victory, although in all honesty we only played well in the second half, which is where we won the game," Boca FC Head Coach Papo Santos said. "I thought we came out flat, and I told the guys at half time if they don’t get their heads in the game, they might as well go home, and they responded well.”  Boca its the road next week to face Sonoma County Sol at 7 p.m. at Santa Rosa High School.

Sound familiar? I am sure a lot of Southern California youth players have heard these same words and many have rallied just like BOCA and won!  As many players realize, they just have to try harder.

COACH'S COMMENT: "As a coach, I stress to my High School Varsity soccer team, college team, and/or high level players not being mediocre,” former US National team player and well-known coach Jen Lalor-Nielsen said.  Coach Jen is committed to qulaity and always doing your best.  "It’s not ok to just go through the motions when you step on the field for practice or games." Lalor-Nielsen said. "Players need to always be giving their very best effort in everything they do – whether it’s soccer, school, or life.  The best players are the most consistent players regardless of the opponent or situation.  I like to stress playing with passion, energy and heart and being mediocre doesn’t fit into this equation."   More on Jen Lalor-Nielsen