The Begining

Hi, let me introduce my self – my name is Donald Bailey and I’m the head coach of the Erin Mills Soccer Club Rep “C” Team.

I stepped into the coaching arena in 2007 for the very fist time winning the U10 Girls house league Championship - then winning the U11 Girls Consolation Championship the following year. I believe it was my competitive nature and the ability to acknowledge and work with different player’s soccer skill levels that I was presented the Rep “C” team by EMSC.

A few milestones since I’ve taken over the 97 Rep “C” Team.

September 27 – 28, 2008 EMSC annual tryouts for A, B, C teams.
October 6, 2008 B team selects six girls from C team to move up and play for them.
October 9, 2008 C team finalized its team roster 8 new players added.
October 18, 2008 First 11 v 11 exhibition game vs U11 B girls team.
October 23, 2008 Team gathering – there was bowling for the players, policies and code of conduct meeting for parents as well as introduction of selected admin volunteers.

The team’s new name the (Erin Mills 97 Rising Eagles) was also introduced at the meeting.

Nelia Pereira selected as assistant coach
Danita Simmons appointed as team manager
Jennifer Heppner appointed as Parent and Social Co-ordinator
Benita Schueder manager web site operations

This blog translates the internal social operations of Erin Mills 97 Rising Eagles soccer team with its external web site media based offerings. The 97 Rising Eagles is a name that was selected to signify a positive thought allowing for a new and exciting soccer seasons to rise above.