Hannah we miss you!!

Hannah we are so proud of you for making it to the finals. The guys at the shop have been waiting for the phone call every day just like we have. All of them want to know if they can get your autograph when you get back. All of the extended family has also got a daily report on how well you guys have done. We cant wait to see you on tuesday. Your brother has had no one to play soccer or fight with since you have been gone. I hope you remember to bring him something back.

Love you lots,
Dad

Nevada Elite and Friends

Shelby and Bailey ROCK congrats on making the finals!
Hi Kenno!
We missed you guys at tryouts.

Hi also to Ryann!

C most of U next week!

Your favorite soccer mom.
B

hey! we made the finals in the girls 13s. we are leaving the school now to head to the Ullevi Stadium. we won our semi finals match over pk 35, i team from Finland. 2-1 in pk's (9-8) hopefully we will be succesful in the final and coach kevin will get to tour the city in the topless bus as champions.

lisa noelani tangalin with help from coach BRAD! and proof read by shaylin parker who was corrected by Coach Kevin:)

GOOOO Netripper Girls!!

Hey Hannah, Alyssa, Mikayla, and Renee!!
I hear that you are all behaving true to Netripper fashion, rippin it up! Congrats on making into the semi's I'm so excited for you all! Proud, excited and even jealous that I'm not there with you all rolled into one. I can't wait to hear about your next game....

A yellow card in the first few minutes Hannah? If anyone took a picture of that - let's frame it!!!

I can't wait to see everyone's moves that all of this soccer playing will bring! And hear all about your stories, we should have get together when you all get home to look at all of the pictures and hear all about it!

Good Luck! Thinking of you all and wishing I was there!

Love,
Coach Stacy

Kapitan Rachel!!!

Hey girl! What a great experience! ODP missed you!

The ODP girls who went to Stockton and some were a bit jealous of you but they missed you anyway. Molly McCool made the regional team even though she wasn't there, but it is Molly so that was an easy pick. 6 other of your teammates made regional holdovers!!! Courtney has been re-assigned to the US National Team and Ana is on the Columbia National Team. Mikhail also made the US National Team for the boys.

The 2009 coaches were announced and Laura Schott was named the '92G Head Coach and Andrew Donaldson is the Asst. Coach.

No one was surprised your charachter elevated you above all the drama. Coach Gus said he expects you to lead, on the field and off, and is proud of the way you have handled yourself! He also said your training starts as soon as you get back. LOL

Remember, get pictures and contact information of your Swedish friends. Plan on visiting them and invite them here.

Take care of your ankle!!! You have a women's tournament playing with the Warner-Pacific College team next week and Utah Force wants you for a Showcase tournament at the end of the month. (You thought you were done traveling?!)

Your cat is being a wench!

We all miss you!

Your Kapitan, et. al. !

Mackenzie

Hi Mackenzie,
Lucy and I are wishing you the best. We hope you are doing good. Good luck with everything and have a great time. We love you and miss you. We will see you when you get home. Have a safe trip.
Love you always,
Uncle Mark

Cheyenne and Niki!

I miss you two so much.  I bet you are all having a blast.I saw some photos of you two on photobucket!

I loved them.  Chy, i cant wait till you get back because we have alot to catch up on.  Niki, I miss how you always make me laugh.  

Vegas is not the same without you both!  I need to hear you're voices soon.  

I LOVE YOU BOTH SO MUCH!

Lots of Love,

Georgi

Kenzie Bug

Hi Kenzie,

How is everything over there? Play hard give it your best. Good Luck. Hope you are having a great time. You are a very special young lady.


We Love You - Nana and Tata

The Gothia Cup opening Ceremony was awesome !
Be sure to ask your children to give their impressions.

Every team had their first game today before the ceremony.
For more info of the gothia cup, click
http://www.gothiacup.se/eng/

Coach fred

Hi Kenno

Great to hear from you today, hope your nap was good returning to Sweden. Sounds like you are having the greatest time. It has been extremely hot here in Reno, the wake boarding competition was this weekend. You will get home and then Taylor will be off to volleyball camp.
Congrads on your goal and Glad to hear you did a cartwheel for me!!! Way to go :-) If I could have been there I might of tried a back flip....(would of landed in the hospital).

We Miss you and look forward to reading the results this week. Best of Luck.

Mom I <3 U.

aye kennady :)

I hope your having funnn!
everyone has been asking where you are haha.
hope you kick some bootayy out there,
i bett that your are hehe.
well yah i hope your having funn and doing well.
i miss ya tons.
love yah,
<3
your seastur Taylor :D

July 12, 2008

Today is a sightseeing day.
The whole group is going to take the train the Skagen .. the tip of Denmark to see where the two oceans meet.
We have been told that there are only 2 places in the world that has this phenonmenon.

The players are tired from the two weeks of very intense soccer so this is a well earned rest. They are a tight knit group now ... which is very nice to see.

Tomorrow, we go back on the ferry to Gothenberg .. and games startrs Monday .

More pictures to come.

Coach Fred

July 11 2008

the G14 is playing in the A-semi final and the B14 are playing in the B semifinal today.
The G13 lost on a PK shootout yesterday.
More pictures have been loaded onto photobucket, use the following link to access all
http://s320.photobucket.com/albums/nn356/nsaeurotour/


We will either take the players to the beach or to the indoor swimming pool later today.

The weather has been beautiful here. ...I heard California is is triple digits ...


coach Fred

Hukelau

The NHL Hockey stars who were doing the hula with our Kauai contigent during Karin Ivarsson's wedding were
Henrik Kundqvist (New York Rangers)
Joel Kundqvist (Dallas Stars)
Loui Ericsson (Dallas Stars)
Christian Backman (New York Rangers)
Magnus Kanberg (the groom .. Frolunda, Sweden)

We will find some pictures to upload soon.

Coach Fred

Hi there Kenzie..

Truckee is missing you! Be proud of the way you play.. Be strong.. WIN !!!

We'll go horseback riding when you get back.

Sending love

Grammie

pictures

I have loaded some pictures that Mark Stipek took onto photobucket .. you can view the slide show via the following link.

http://s320.photobucket.com/albums/nn356/nsaeurotour/NSA%20e08-1/?albumview=slideshow

www.photobucket.com
username: nsaeurotour
password: nsansansa

coach Fred

Way to go, teams!

Tuesday July 8 Headers are always exciting, but a backwards one? Looks like Dylan playing on the field is working out. Good for him, good for the team. Thanks for the posts, Fred. If Dylan can ever access a phone we'd love to hear from him. Aloha from Dylan's parents, Merrilee and Brad.

Rebecka 14 - Wednesday 9th

Congrats to Rebecka (one of the Swedish players) on your 14th
Birthday!
Hope you will celebrate by winning a few games as was the case today!

The Egg with entire family!

Follow the Dana Cup game results

If you wish to follow the Dana Cup game results, click on the following link:

http://www.cup-master.dk/ffi/dc/

Dylan scored goal with the back of his head !

Rain came and went.

All the players do is eat and play ... what a life.

Coach Fred

Jess & Georgi

Hi Chy:)
Well it's obvious that Daddy and I miss you, but so do your very good friends and teammates, Jess and Georgi. Jess and Georgi came over yesterday afternoon, they made nachos, swam with Daddy, boy was that hilarious. They brought us frozen yogurt, so we came in from the swim at 9:00 PM, had our dessert and YES they spent the night. Our house is to quiet so this was good. I had to go to bed, work you know, but daddy and the girls slept in your room and watched scary movies in your honor. The girls on the beds and your dad on the floor.
Let us know how the first day of tournament was, oh heck by now you are into the secod day!!
Ok, just wanted to share what's going on at home and how much we ALL miss you. You have great friends, don't lose track of that. One of those is right there with you, say HI to NIKI!!
Love you to the moon and beyond.
XOXOXOXOX Mommy

To Cheyenne

Hi Chy,
Well I guess this explains why we haven't heard from you in 3 days, you seem to be busy with the BOYS. I believe you are there to play soccer, so focus my dear, focus.
Niki, keep her on the straight and narrow:)))

Love you both!
Mom Frias
Good Luck in Dana Cup Tournaments, Chy I am hoping you are improving your soccer skills and not social skills:)

good luck

Hi Megan and all NSA players

Good luck in the Dana Cup. We will see you Wednesday night in Fredericshavn.

Love Daddy, Mommy and Scotty

Hey Bug GOOD LUCK

Bug loved your blog. I must have missed the part that said how much you missed us especially Jonathan! Chin up....you'll do great at keeper. Maybe practice those penalty shots. Just wish for offense and you'll be fabulous!! Nana says hi and Jonathan is not sure what to do with you gone. Karlie says hi too. Keep us posted about the Dana Cup. Quinn will delver the goods to you when he arrives so you can keep your icecream fund fresh.

Love Ya, US!!!

Kenno's Mom...

Hi Kenno.....
We made it back from R-Ranch, we had a blast, there was a talent show with Uncle Jimmy and Uncle Mike singing, Geoff and George sang with Luke and Mason as the back up singers, Aunt Kathy and Liz also sang. Taylor and five others did a Spice girls song. There was plenty river rafting along with the annual games...Sounds like your new found friends and you are having a wonderful time. I think Taylor grew another inch. Sorry I missed your call, would love to hear your voice. I go back to work on Tuesday. We miss you and want most of all for you to enjoy this wonderful experience. PS I did a cartwheel for you :-)

July 6 2008

July 6 2008
Ferry , Gothenberg to Frederickshavn
The last few days at the club house were awesome, we had trainings and we also went to the beach. It was a lot of fun and I am happy I went with my friends ( Megan, Makenzie and Natasha.) When we went to go wash our clothes it was very boring until my other friend arrived (Kenno). She laid down and put the clothes on her back and slide on the floor. It was a lot of fun to watch!!
~Kelsey!!!

We got to go to the beach yesterday. It was lots of fun!!! Me, Natasha, Megan, Kelsey all jumped off the dock. The water was freezing and it was very salty water. The training was very hard but it was fun. I made some new Swedish friends at the camp!! I am home sick and I miss my mom and dad
Makenzie

July 6, 2008
So far being in Europe has been really fun and something different. It takes time to getting used to but over all its all great! Right now we are taking a ferry to Denmark from Sweden. The weather is beautiful here! Its really different from back home. Its like literally ALWAYS bright here. Training was pretty tiring. The other day I got 12 hours of sleep because I was so tired. Me and the other 3 girls from Hawaii went to a Swedish wedding yesterday and danced hula with professional NHL hockey players from Sweden that played for New York and Texas, for the bride and groom . The bride’s dad was actually the guy who started the Gothia and Dana cup. I also ate deer for the first time EVER! It was pretty good if you ask me. The meat was just pretty tender. The Swedish girls here are really nice and friendly. They’ve been trying to teach us how to speak their language; but it is really hard! I am with shay right now on the ferry eating ice cream! Which is soooooo good! We can’t wait for the tournament to start but we are also really really nervous. This is the 25th year that this tournament has been going on and its really big! They’re expecting about 25,000 people or more! So that’s also making me really nervous! I can’t wait to have the opening ceremony and meet all the teams coming. I really miss Kauai though; the nice beaches and basically everything and everyone; especially my family. I miss you guys and can’t wait to come home! Love you all and hope you guys are having fun too!
<3 lisa noelani tangalin


July 6, 2008
I’m sitting on the ferry right now with Lisa. We left Sweden and are now going to Denmark for the Dana Cup. We trained for the past week and it wasn’t as bad as I thought, but it was still super tiring, AND hot! I met some Swedish girls who are really friendly. I listen to them talk and I don’t even attempt to speak it too. It’s way too hard. Last night was an additional ‘experience of a lifetime’. Me, Lisa, Noe, and Nina were asked to dance Hula for a Swedish couple that Fred knew. The daddy of the bride was the person who started the Dana and Gothia cup J We ate a really fancy dinner, Lisa & Nina got deer and I tried a bite of it. It was alright, the meat was really really soft. I ordered a steak and it was good! Then we got ready and went up to perform and 4 or 5 professional NHL Swedish players from Texas and New York came up and danced with usJ It was super funny, they didn’t know what they were doing. Oh, THE ICECREAM!!! It is seriously like, the BEST ice cream I EVER ate in my LIFE! The flavors are nothing fancy.. It’s not a Kauai Pie or Kona Mud Pie, but the ice cream is CREAMy. J I love it. But yeah, I’m looking forward to the Opening Ceremony and playing actual games. Kauai, I miss it and everything and everyone on it.
Shaylin<3333

We are on the Ferry now and I am getting a little sea sick, but I will survive. It has been a long week getting used to the time change and getting use to the styling on soccer playing here. The people here have amazing foot work and at times it is hard to keep up, but I am getting there. The breakfast here is different than the ones we have at home, like we have yogurt always and peanut butter and Jelly. Today I wake up and I wanted bacon and super sugary cereal. After practice today we packed in a hurry and it was crazy , everyone just wanted to get out the door. We were cleaning and our room was the a disaster. Finally at the end the week it time to relaxes a little, but not for long because we will be soon at the Danna Cup.
Ryann

So far the trip has been really fun except for when I got hurt and couldn’t play for awhile but anyways I making a lot of new friends and some were from Sweden and some from Denmark and others from U.S. We went to the beach the other day and it was really pretty cause there were big rocks everywhere. All the buildings here look old-fashion but really pretty old-fashioned. Were on the ferry and it’s really big and nice and the view is beautiful. Now I just can’t wait to start sightseeing and playing some soccer.
LOGAN VEAL

The trip is really fun. I made a lot of friends from Sweden and Denmark. Now that I am used to the time change it’s easier now to adjust. I can’t wait to play in the Tournaments the next two weeks. The ferry is huge and it’s really nice but making me really dizzy. When we went to the BBQ at a girl named Elsa’s house they cooked the food really good. The trainings are really tiring but on the other hand has taught me new things about soccer and the different styles of play.
Hannah Collins

The trip has been extremely fun so far. We have had a lot of training but it has been fun and will work out for us in the tournament games. The players from Sweden and Denmark have all been really nice. We went to a BBQ at one of their houses. We are on the ferry right now and it is so huge! I am getting a light headed feeling right now so it is really hard to focus on things. Well we have been shopping and getting candy which is super cool. I bought some Swedish chocolate today at the store and it is really good. I am learning lots of new things here like moves and many other plays. I have been having such a great time.
Alyssa Bertuleit

Wow this trip has been a blast so far! The training has been tough with five hours every day. I know our hard work with pay off in the tournaments in the next two weeks. I love playing with NSA because the play is so simple. The food and candy is amazing. I am getting super homesick and I still have two more weeks. I miss my family, pets, and friends a ton. The tournaments are going to be great with like two games every day and getting to play with our new Swedish and Danish friends. I can’t wait!!

Mikayla Vasquez

I have a totally awesome time here in Europe. Since this is my second time I already know most of the ropes but I still have a ton to learn. So far it has just been a ton of training and hanging out with new and old friends. This year we are having two sessions a day. One at 9:00-12:00 and a second at 2:00-4:00. We have been staying at this really nice soccer club called Billdal. I shared a room with all of the Netrippers on the trip, plus kids from elite and this one girl who I met from Oklahoma names Logan. We immediately became great friends. I am going to be playing for three teams, but unfortunately I have to play keeper for at least one team which totally sucks because I already have to play a ton of keeper for my regular team. I have made so many new friends this trip. Many of them are from other countries. I have this one friend named Elsa, she is from Sweden and she is really funny, nice and just a great person. On the 4th of July, we went to her house for this amazing bbq. I had so much Swedish food it was amazing. .. They are all so funny and really nice, but they are all afraid of horses which is really funny since I love them. Almost everyone here is either afraid of horses or just don’t like them. Many say that they are ugly beasts but I d think that they are gorgeous. We have been staying up till like two in the morning every day. Kennedy and I are always staying up and being super hyper. Any way I think that we have a really good chance at winning the tournaments this year. Hopefully we win Dana Cup and Gothia Cup this year because I really want to hold those trophies. O well these next two week s are going to be totally awesome and a ton of fun. This is going to be totally awesome and I can’t wait to kick all of these Europeans butts in futbol!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JJ

Mackenzie SpaichJJ


This is Tyler Nelson. We arrived in Europe five days ago. After 24 hours of flying and bus rides we arrived at the complex where we would be staying for the rest of the week. We saw four Danish kids named Henrik, Mikkel, Thomas, Jan, and we thought they were Swedish, we got to know them over the next few days and found out they were very entertaining. I’ve been kicked in the head twice so far, hopefully that’s it but I’m keeping a tally going to see how many times I can get hit without being knocked out. In the few days that we’ve been here some relationships have formed between three of the guys and three of the girls. And while we are on the boat they found a way into the storage compartments….just kidding… Anyway we are having fun, sorry I haven’t called you mom, and now I’m going to dance in the rain

Hmmmm… what can I say? We’ve been here for like 5 days and it’s been fun so far. Kelsey Chey, are like the only girls hanging out with the guys it s hilarious. Of course there has been some drama and some well……. Other stuff happening! Hahah wow good times . I’m so pumped for the tournaments you have no idea. Hhaha well……. Ima go do stuff later
-niki romero :]

Thanks for the informative posts...

Now...we know you're all very *busy* learning more advanced soccer skills....shopping at European malls and I'm pretty sure goofing at all the *hot* guy players...BUT...for those of us back here in the states, can we PLEASE see some photos of what we're missing?

Some of us also have webcams at the ready so please think about throwing us a bone OK?

Other than that, just keep having a great time and have tons of fun.

That's all I have to say about that.

Louie in Las Vegas

July 52008

July 6, 2008
Morning training was light .. scrimmage, play , set plays .
Then it is off to lunch , clean up and depart to the ferry for Frederickshavn.

July 5 2008
Players trained in the morning 11-0; 11-2; 11-4; 11-6; 11-8;…to try to tie the NSA style together on the full field. We can definitely see improvement from the all the players, US, Danish and Swedish alike.
In the afternoon, the whole contingent went to the Beach where the Hovas club house is … the boys were quite content sitting and watching, the girls actually went into the water.
Christina, Lisa, Alexa and Shaylin had a special treat. They totally surprised the wedding party of Karin Ivarsson and Magnus with the Hukelau hula performance (Sven Ivarsson is the founder of Gothia Cup and the Director of Dana Cup). A few famous hockey players who plays with the NHL NY Rangers, Dallas, the National team of Sweden joined them to dance the Hula. They tried wild deer meat at the fancy restaurant and saw the country side of Sweden.

Best Wishes from Coach Terry

Hello NSA Family, players and friend.
This is Terry Mott former NSA Eurotour Coach and hope you all are having a wonderful and eventful time that will last forever.
I been thinking about all of you and wishing you all the best on this year's Eurotour!
I hope to join up with NSA for next year's tour. I am already lining up boys and girl players for next year. Wow!!! How I miss you guys; boo... hooo.. sob... sob.... : - (
And Sweden my second home. Thanks a million, to your host for providing POSITIVELY OUTRAGEOUS SERVICE AND HOSPITALITY -- it is appreciated and does not go unnoticed.
So keep up the good work. You not only represent your local hometown but you represent the best of America. I always loved it when we won; time and time again the best group to represent their country during the opening ceremonies, each time the host tournament played the star spangled banner, and when we marched into the stadiums.
Here’s wishing you many happy, productive friendships with our spirted NSA family!

July 4 2008

July 4 2008
We trained in the morning on how to win the ball as a team . pressure squeeze, support, rotate, run straight back. Brad also gave the goal keepers some pointers.
In the afternoon, everyone went to the Mall, to the ATM to get Swedish Currency and did what kids do at malls.
Brad and Kevin has been doing all the cooking and the players have been eating well … it is nice to see that there aren’t much leftovers.
We scrimmaged again at around 5pm before dinner.
All the NSA players, regardless of country of origin are getting along great …. Adam Kling (NSA player from 2007, who stayed in Hawaii the past 6 months with Dillon, came and took Dillon to his home for dinner) .
We have also invited Lisa Bratt, who was an NSA player from Billdal in 1999 (presently on Billdal’s women’s team) to join us at Dana Cup as staff. So this year, we have Elizabeth Serra Hsu (NSA players since she was 6) and Lisa Bratt as staff. It is nice for us slightly mature coaches :-) to have players, now young adults come to be part of staff.

We have also distributed the uniforms to the Swedish and Danish players , now they feel like one club.

The weather has been great, even hot at times. We have made available Skype for all to call home .. so hopefully everyone has done that.


Coach Fred

Good Luck in the Dana Cup, Peanut!

Kelsey -

We were very happy to hear from you this morning. We celebrated the 4th of July at Lake Tahoe with many friends, including Doug, Louise and Eric from Montreal. We thought of you many times today and shared your stories of the fun you are having in Europe. We're really glad that you're having such a great time and learning as much as you are. Continue to train hard and learn as much as you can. All your hard work will pay off in the tournament games. Good luck in the Dana Cup. Daddy is really looking forward to seeing you in a week when he gets there.

With all our love,
Chad, Mommy, Daddy & Sassy

ATM Card gone bad

Hello, NSA parents my daughters ATM Card is not working eventhough the bank said it would. If there is any Reno Parents heading to the Dana Cup in the next few days could you let us know, we would like to touch base with and maybe have you take another card with you. If not no worries there is FED EX.

Thanks Jon

July 3 2008

July 3, 2008
All is well.
We have been having 2 training sessions per day 9 – 12 , then 2 -4 focusing on teaching the NSA style of play…
Attacking: 3 to the ball, play possession, play in the mid third, go into the attacking third via through passes to score..
With 60 players at camp, it has been a lot of fun …and a lot of teaching moments since players come from a variety of backgrounds.
Bjorn , the new president of Billdal invited the NSA group to his home for a BBQ in the evening. Players learn that walking is a good mode of transportation !.
The food was great, they bounced on trampolines, played volleyball, swing from trees and in general, were a group of well behaved kids having lots of fun.
Many thanks Bjorn and family.
We are working on loading the hundreds of pictures taken so far for all to see.
Coach Fred

Looking for Alyssa

Has anybody seen Alyssa? Her cat Romeo misses her (and her family does too). She must be having a blast and forgotten her past. Emma says she misses her the most. Hope to hear from her soon. Best wishes to the team.
Love,
Mom, Dad, Kelsey and Emma

Hi Megan,  Oliver misses you and does not know what to do since you are in Sweden!!!!  Hope you are having a fun time...We will see you in Fredrickshavn on Wednesday.  Can't wait to see you!

Love Mom, Dad, Scott, Oliver & Princess

Create Lifelong Memories

Hi Kelly and Renee,

We miss you (so does Jiggy). You both must be having the time of your lives. I've heard a little from Kelly, but not Renee. You must be having too much fun or you are too tired....or both. I hope you both are taking lots of pictures and and playing hard. Make the most of these few weeks. Write soon. We are anxious for details/photos, etc. Have a Blast!! Love, Mom, Dad, Julie and Jiggy

Aloha from Kauai!

Hey Lisa! Had trouble getting into the blog to wish you a Happy 15th birthday, so here's our belated wishes for you. We're sure you are having a terrific and memorable trip meeting new people from all over the world! Keep safe and healthy. Best wishes to you and the whole team!

Love ya,
Papa and Nana

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY:))))

Thought you all might enjoy this. Cheyenne made this when she was about 6 years old:) Just reminder to celebrate 4th of July:)

I Love You Chy, Mommy

Happy 4th of July!

To the group, as you're away from home, remember to tell each other Happy 4th and be thankful to live in the greatest country of all. Have a look around and pick one thing you're grateful to have in your life.

Also, for Cheyenne, Dave says he misses you and so he sends this greeting so you don't forget him. Woof.

Love,

Dad

XOX

day 2

July 1st today we flew on a plane for 6 hours that left at 8:00 pm New York time. We flew to Iceland. Then to Copenhagen. Alter that we took a bus to Sweden t o the club house .
~Tasha

July 1 Today we flew for ever first to New York then to Iceland and then to Copenhagen. Then we had a long drive to the club house in Sweden .
-Kennady

July 1st It’s is so much fun here and I can’t wait for our tournament, even though it is in a while and we still have to practice!! I miss my parents a lot but I also think about them and can’t wait to see. Our flight was very long and we were very tired when we got here. Our training was awesome and I can’t wait for the next one!!!! The club house is nice and warm and I feel very at home , for the moment. I am having a great time and I am glad I got here safe!!! I am and will have a blast when the tournaments come.
~~~Kelsey!!!!!

July 2, 2008 today we trained all day. I am very tired!! I am still getting used to the time change. I am having lots of fun and I made a new Swedish friend. Her name is Loise. She is really nice just like all the other Swedish kids! I miss my parent and my cat a lot!!!!!!! It is really hot here. I can’t wait to play in the Gothia cup and the Dania cup!! Well I am signing off at 8:08 at night. And it is still very bright out. Well BYE!!!
~~Makenzie~~

July 2,2008 today was a lot of fun. It was tough training though. The time change is like 9 hours so I am still getting used to it. We met the Swedish kids. They are really nice. I wish my parents were here to help me enjoy this trip.
~Megan~

HAHAH okay so eurotour 2008. My second time around. Fun fun. our first day of training so far so good. Kinda sore but whatever when am I not :]. Excited to play in dana and gothia cup… and that’s my life story.. the end :] >>>NIK<<<<

Weelll…. We just finished training it was pretty intense(: but this is extremely fun to be here. Most of us are tired and sore but this trip is so worth it(: Im extcited to play more soccer(:
;[Cheyenne] (:

OkAY WE WOKE UP AT 6:30 A.M. the sun doesn’t go down until like 2:00 in the morning J but anyways we trained really hard and long. It was a very good day(:-kelseeey stipek

Where's some pictures:)))

Hi this is Kristy Frias, Cheyenne's mom:)) It sounds like things are off to a grand start and we are so excited for the experience you all are having. Just one complaint, where's the pictures.

Best to all, keep enjoying and make every moment a memorable one:)

Love to my angel Cheyenne!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOBISA!!!

We would like to wish a Happy Bithday to Lisa coming from your ohana on Kauai! Hope you are having a maika'i time in Scandinavia. We miss you!

Love, your kolohe braddah Noah, twin sister Kristina, Mom & Dad, and the rest of the Ohana

1st Travel day

It was really exciting to finally meet up with the whole group at JFK airport, New York, we have people flying from Kauai, from Vegas, from Reno,from Oregon, from Oklahoma, from CA.
The NSA red polo shirts made it very easy for us to keep the group identified. Jim Finley has been busy video taping; all the supporters have their EUROTOUR shirt on; we took a group picture, then it was off to the gate.......
The NSA travel motto is "HURRY UP ...and WAIT"

Flight was uneventful to Copenhagen, with a stop in Iceland. Everyone got their Iceland stamp on the passport.We arrived at around 12.45 local time.
The bus picked us up from the airport and took us to the Tivoli area and the shopping street so we can get some Danish money and lunch. After that we drove to Billdal club house ... the kids were all very tired on the bus. People are realizing a Burger King meal is over $12.00 !

Billdal's new president Bjorn, Sally Ryding and her Mom (last year's NSA player) plus a few of the Billdal players greeted us at the club house. It did not take long for the players to get a new spurt of energy. They were out playing soccer on their own till way past 10 pm.

Tomorrow, we begin training at 9am.

need sleep now...
coach Fred