Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Monday, June 23, 2025
Bookshelf: Inverting the Pyramid (Chapter No. 1)
Inverting the Pyramid: The History of Football Tactics (Jonathan Wilson)
Chapter 1: From Genesis to the Pyramid
Wilson spends most of the chapter tracing the evolution of the various early rules and conventions in the 19th century that define the game of soccer that we know today, but he closes with an historical analysis of what's considered to be the first formation of the modern era: The pyramid, or the 2-3-5.
Headlines: FIFA Chief Promotes Pro-Rel, Criticizes American Youth Soccer
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[Gianni] Infantino, who lives in Miami, spoke at length about his vision for soccer in America. Aside from suggesting the nixing of the long-criticized "pay to play" model for youth soccer, which Infantino called "a problem here in America," he also hinted that introducing promotion and relegation could help bring more excitement to the sport.
RSC 365: Sunday, June 22 (Day No. 27)
(This time of year is the always the busiest for our club because it requires us to wrap up our current season while also preparing for next season by finalizing budgets, coaching appointments, and roster offers. Throw in a few potential changes in Maine's club soccer ecosystem and a big change to age groupings across the U.S. next year, and the next 365 days could be topsy-turvy for our club with a small margin of error. Here's documentation of the upcoming 365-day stretch between now and May 27, 2026.)
- Didn't do any work related to Rosevelt SC
Maine Soccer Roadmap: Sunday, June 22 (Day No. 156)
(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)
Didn't do any work related to Maine soccer.
Daily Time: 0.0 hours
Total Time: 201.75 hours
Daily Miles: 0 miles
Total Miles: 4,260 miles
Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024)
Sunday, June 22, 2025
RSC 365: Saturday, June 21 (Day No. 26)
(This time of year is the always the busiest for our club because it requires us to wrap up our current season while also preparing for next season by finalizing budgets, coaching appointments, and roster offers. Throw in a few potential changes in Maine's club soccer ecosystem and a big change to age groupings across the U.S. next year, and the next 365 days could be topsy-turvy for our club with a small margin of error. Here's documentation of the upcoming 365-day stretch between now and May 27, 2026.)
- Didn't do any work related to Rosevelt SC
Maine Soccer Roadmap: Saturday, June 21 (Day No. 155)
(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)
Didn't do any work related to Maine soccer.
Daily Time: 0.0 hours
Total Time: 201.75 hours
Daily Miles: 0 miles
Total Miles: 4,260 miles
Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024)
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Cumberland Pick 3: Saturday, June 21 (Meet Day No. 22)
(Below are three selections for First Tracks Cumberland selected by Isaac Salisbury, Steve Morgan, and John Morgan. Each handicapper will start with a mythical $408 bankroll, and each selection will be bet with mythical $2 Win and $2 Place bets.)
Isaac Salisbury
$338.40 (- 17.1%)
Isaac is a Skowhegan native who became a passionate fan of horse racing when he discovered a knack for handicapping races when he was a senior in college during the pandemic in 2020.
Race No. 4
#3: Skyway Ballet (2-1 ML)
Race No. 6
#1: Time For George (3-1 ML)
Race No. 10
#4: JS Peyton (2-1 ML)
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Steve Morgan
$389.20 (- 4.6%)
A partner in the Ivory Pine Syndicate, Steve has been attending and betting on races in Maine since the grandstands were full and Leigh Fitch was the leading driver.
Race No. 3
#3: Forrest Blu (7-2 ML)
Race No. 5
#1: Odds On Brexit (3-1 ML)
Race No. 9
#6: Miki De Vie (2-1 ML)
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John Morgan
$380.40 (- 6.8%)
John is the founder and managing partner of the Ivory Pine Syndicate.
Race No. 5
#3: Edelman (6-1 ML)
Race No. 6
#3: Tobins Burke (6-1 ML)
Race No. 8
#3: Redbreast Hanover (5-1 ML)
RSC 365: Friday, June 20 (Day No. 25)
(This time of year is the always the busiest for our club because it requires us to wrap up our current season while also preparing for next season by finalizing budgets, coaching appointments, and roster offers. Throw in a few potential changes in Maine's club soccer ecosystem and a big change to age groupings across the U.S. next year, and the next 365 days could be topsy-turvy for our club with a small margin of error. Here's documentation of the upcoming 365-day stretch between now and May 27, 2026.)
- Talked with a director about roster offers
- Talked with a coach about next season's programming
Maine Soccer Roadmap: Friday, June 20 (Day No. 154)
(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)
Didn't do any work related to Maine soccer.
Daily Time: 0.0 hours
Total Time: 201.75 hours
Daily Miles: 0 miles
Total Miles: 4,260 miles
Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024)
Friday, June 20, 2025
Cumberland Pick 3: Friday, June 20 (Meet Day No. 21)
(Below are three selections for First Tracks Cumberland selected by Isaac Salisbury, Steve Morgan, and John Morgan. Each handicapper will start with a mythical $408 bankroll, and each selection will be bet with mythical $2 Win and $2 Place bets.)
Isaac Salisbury
$340.80 (- 16.5%)
Isaac is a Skowhegan native who became a passionate fan of horse racing when he discovered a knack for handicapping races when he was a senior in college during the pandemic in 2020.
Race No. 5
#2: Shes A Sassy Beach (2-1 ML)
Race No. 7
#3: Greysons Pacin (9-2 ML)
Race No. 8
#1: Shout It Out Loud (4-1 ML)
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Steve Morgan
$392.20 (- 3.9%)
A partner in the Ivory Pine Syndicate, Steve has been attending and betting on races in Maine since the grandstands were full and Leigh Fitch was the leading driver.
Race No. 3
#6: Sarah's Lily (2-1 ML)
Race No. 9
#4: Rise N Grind (3-2 ML)
Race No. 10
#1: Animore Sass (9-5 ML)
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John Morgan
$384.80 (- 5.7%)
John is the founder and managing partner of the Ivory Pine Syndicate.
Race No. 3
#6: Sarah's Lilly (2-1 ML)
Race No. 7
#3: Greysons Pacin (9-2 ML)
Race No. 10
#1: Animore Sass (9-5 ML)
RSC 365: Thursday, June 19 (Day No. 24)
(This time of year is the always the busiest for our club because it requires us to wrap up our current season while also preparing for next season by finalizing budgets, coaching appointments, and roster offers. Throw in a few potential changes in Maine's club soccer ecosystem and a big change to age groupings across the U.S. next year, and the next 365 days could be topsy-turvy for our club with a small margin of error. Here's documentation of the upcoming 365-day stretch between now and May 27, 2026.)
- Sent roster offers
- Updated registration tracker
- Talked with a director about roster offers
- Talked to a coach about next season
Maine Soccer Roadmap: Thursday, June 19 (Day No. 153)
(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)
Worked on the 23U game schedule, and sent a reminder e-mail about the Maine Soccer Hall of Fame's upcoming meeting.
Daily Time: 0.5 hours
Total Time: 201.75 hours
Daily Miles: 0 miles
Total Miles: 4,260 miles
Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024)
Thursday, June 19, 2025
RSC 365: Wednesday, June 18 (Day No. 23)
(This time of year is the always the busiest for our club because it requires us to wrap up our current season while also preparing for next season by finalizing budgets, coaching appointments, and roster offers. Throw in a few potential changes in Maine's club soccer ecosystem and a big change to age groupings across the U.S. next year, and the next 365 days could be topsy-turvy for our club with a small margin of error. Here's documentation of the upcoming 365-day stretch between now and May 27, 2026.)
- Talked with a coach about roster offers
- Talked with another coach about roster offers
- Talked with a few parents about roster offers and spring leagues
- Talked with a coach about roster offers
- Texted with a few club directors about spring leagues
- Talked with a coach about roster offers
- Talked with a coach about 23U programming
Maine Soccer Roadmap: Wednesday, June 18 (Day No. 152)
(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)
Didn't do any work related to Maine soccer.
Daily Time: 0 hours
Total Time: 201.25 hours
Daily Miles: 0 miles
Total Miles: 4,260 miles
Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024)
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
RSC 365: Tuesday, June 17 (Day No. 22)
(This time of year is the always the busiest for our club because it requires us to wrap up our current season while also preparing for next season by finalizing budgets, coaching appointments, and roster offers. Throw in a few potential changes in Maine's club soccer ecosystem and a big change to age groupings across the U.S. next year, and the next 365 days could be topsy-turvy for our club with a small margin of error. Here's documentation of the upcoming 365-day stretch between now and May 27, 2026.)
- Sent out roster offers for next season
- Monitored feedback about roster offers for next season
- Talked with a coach about roster offers
- Talked with a director about roster offers
- Talked with a coach about roster offers
- Texted with a 23U coach about rosters
Maine Soccer Roadmap: Tuesday, June 17 (Day No. 151)
(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)
Didn't do any work related to Maine soccer.
Daily Time: 0 hours
Total Time: 201.25 hours
Daily Miles: 0 miles
Total Miles: 4,260 miles
Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024)
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
RSC 365: Monday, June 16 (Day No. 21)
(This time of year is the always the busiest for our club because it requires us to wrap up our current season while also preparing for next season by finalizing budgets, coaching appointments, and roster offers. Throw in a few potential changes in Maine's club soccer ecosystem and a big change to age groupings across the U.S. next year, and the next 365 days could be topsy-turvy for our club with a small margin of error. Here's documentation of the upcoming 365-day stretch between now and May 27, 2026.)
- Created and posted on social media platforms about our teams' experiences at the Eastern Presidents Cup
- Drafted an informational sheet and survey for a team related to the National Presidents Cup
- Talked with a director about roster offers and the National Presidents Cup
- E-mailed informational sheet and survey about National Presidents Cup
- Sent roster offers and roster offer reminders
- Monitored registrations and e-mail feedback about roster offers
- Coordinated transportation of Veo camera and camera stand
- Attended Eastern Presidents Cup semifinal game
- Talked with a director from our state association
Maine Soccer Roadmap: Monday, June 16 (Day No. 150)
(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)
Didn't do any work related to Maine soccer.
Daily Time: 0 hours
Total Time: 201.25 hours
Daily Miles: 0 miles
Total Miles: 4,260 miles
Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024)
Monday, June 16, 2025
RSC 365: Sunday, June 15 (Day No. 20)
(This time of year is the always the busiest for our club because it requires us to wrap up our current season while also preparing for next season by finalizing budgets, coaching appointments, and roster offers. Throw in a few potential changes in Maine's club soccer ecosystem and a big change to age groupings across the U.S. next year, and the next 365 days could be topsy-turvy for our club with a small margin of error. Here's documentation of the upcoming 365-day stretch between now and May 27, 2026.)
- Created and posted a game day graphic for today's Eastern Presidents Cup games
- Met with a coach to discuss next season's rosters
- Attended and recorded our teams' Eastern Presidents Cup games
- Hosted postgame parent meeting about National Presidents Cup
Maine Soccer Roadmap: Sunday, June 15 (Day No. 149)
(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)
Didn't do any work related to Maine soccer.
Daily Time: 0 hours
Total Time: 201.25 hours
Daily Miles: 0 miles
Total Miles: 4,260 miles
Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024)
Sunday, June 15, 2025
RSC 365: Saturday, June 14 (Day No. 19)
(This time of year is the always the busiest for our club because it requires us to wrap up our current season while also preparing for next season by finalizing budgets, coaching appointments, and roster offers. Throw in a few potential changes in Maine's club soccer ecosystem and a big change to age groupings across the U.S. next year, and the next 365 days could be topsy-turvy for our club with a small margin of error. Here's documentation of the upcoming 365-day stretch between now and May 27, 2026.)
- Created and posted game day graphic for three of our teams' games in the Eastern Presidents Cup competition
- Attended two of our teams' games in the Eastern Presidents Cup
- Worked with a director to respond to e-mails, and to update roster offers
- Talked with a coach about next year's rosters
Maine Soccer Roadmap: Saturday, June 14 (Day No. 147)
(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)
Didn't do any work related to Maine soccer.
Daily Time: 0 hours
Total Time: 201.25 hours
Daily Miles: 0 miles
Total Miles: 4,260 miles
Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024)
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Cumberland Pick 3: Saturday, June 14 (Meet Day No. 20)
(Below are three selections for First Tracks Cumberland selected by Isaac Salisbury, Steve Morgan, and John Morgan. Each handicapper will start with a mythical $408 bankroll, and each selection will be bet with mythical $2 Win and $2 Place bets.)
Isaac Salisbury
$343.60 (- 15.8%)
Isaac is a Skowhegan native who became a passionate fan of horse racing when he discovered a knack for handicapping races when he was a senior in college during the pandemic in 2020.
Race No. 2
#8: We're Gonna Rock (7-2 ML)
Race No. 4
#3: Flow With Joe (2-1 ML)
Race No. 9
#4: Forrest Blu (4-1 ML)
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Steve Morgan
$401.00 (- 1.7%)
A partner in the Ivory Pine Syndicate, Steve has been attending and betting on races in Maine since the grandstands were full and Leigh Fitch was the leading driver.
Race No. 4
#1: Timbo Slice (5-1 ML)
Race No. 6
#1: Miki De Vie (8-5 ML)
Race No. 7
#2: Readyfortheladys (2-1 ML)
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John Morgan
$381.20 (- 6.6%)
John is the founder and managing partner of the Ivory Pine Syndicate.
Race No. 3
#3: Glorilla (3-1 ML)
Race No. 6
#1: Edelman (5-1 ML)
Race No. 7
#5: Windmere Ryan (7-2 ML)
RSC 365: Friday, June 13 (Day No. 18)
(This time of year is the always the busiest for our club because it requires us to wrap up our current season while also preparing for next season by finalizing budgets, coaching appointments, and roster offers. Throw in a few potential changes in Maine's club soccer ecosystem and a big change to age groupings across the U.S. next year, and the next 365 days could be topsy-turvy for our club with a small margin of error. Here's documentation of the upcoming 365-day stretch between now and May 27, 2026.)
- Drove to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania to attend three of our teams' games in the Eastern Presidents Cup competition
- Designed and posted game day graphic for three teams' games in the Eastern Presidents Cup competition
- Drafted and sent roster offer update e-mails to recent player evaluation attendees
- E-mailed coaches about roster offer process
- Paid for 23U apparel order
- Attended RSC Boys Academy, 16U Boys, and 15U Girls teams' Eastern Presidents Cup games
Maine Soccer Roadmap: Friday, June 13 (Day No. 146)
(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)
Didn't do any work related to Maine soccer.
Daily Time: 0 hours
Total Time: 201.25 hours
Daily Miles: 0 miles
Total Miles: 4,260 miles
Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024)
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