Two Windham Youth Soccer Association Under-11 boys’ teams, one led by coach Chris Hadidian and another by coach Dustin Roma, played in the Falmouth Fall Classic, an annual tournament hosted by the Falmouth Youth Soccer Association. The three-day tournament brings in teams from all over the state and is a great opportunity for teams to see a wide range of skills and play against a variety of athletes.
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| Windham Youth Soccer Association Under-11 player Ryan Richards is first to the ball during a Falmouth Fall Classic game against Dirigo LLC at Falmouth on Sunday, Oct. 12. PHOTO BY MATT PASCARELLA |
“It felt amazing, and it was really fun to play in the tournament,” said WYSA youth-11 Roma player Ryan Richards. “We played ... two games, that’s pretty fun. Playing with our team was fun and soccer is just really fun.”
Richards said playing in the Falmouth Fall Classic helped him score more goals and scoring more goals makes you a better soccer player.
John Woodcock, a member of the Windham Hadidian team, said the tournament was fun and competitive; it’s always good to play against competitive teams.
Both teams are having strong regular seasons. Hadidian’s has a record of 5-0. Roma’s team has a record of 4-1.
Windham Hadidian versus Brunswick
Brunswick scored early, but Windham defense wouldn’t allow more than that goal. Windham’s John Woodcock scored and tied the game 1-1. Offense was really giving the Brunswick goalie a workout.
In the second half, Windham’s Archer Burnham scored. Windham had hustle and their offense remained strong.
Woodcock scored twice more before the final whistle.
“It's always good to play against other competitive teams,” said Woodcock. “We took more shots than usual from farther away and that profited in our favor. (He learned) it is important to have strong people to pass up field.”
Windham’s Eliace Hadidian and Trent Richard scored in the second half.
“They always bring the intensity, teamwork and lots of good passing,” said Chris Hadidian about what led to the team win over Brunswick. “They are fun to watch. The Fall Classic gives the boys more exposure to a wider variety of teams and possibly allows them the opportunity to play against a team they have not played before. The tournament helps them learn how to transition from playing one team to another all in a day or a weekend. I think it helps them greatly with their teamwork and personal development.”
Windham Roma versus Dirigo LLC
WYSA Roma started by working hard to be first to the ball. They passed well and took multiple shots on goal. Offense and defense were strong. Richards scored twice in the first half.
The second half brought just as much hustle from Windham as the first. Defense held back Dirigo though they did score once. Logan Poirier scored for Windham.
Richards said they were successful as a team because they had more scoring opportunities. It felt really good for him to score because his team needed that to stay ahead.
It’s a different type of intensity at a tournament,” said Roma. “All around the energy is just higher. Windham feeds off that energy; I feel for us, we play better in this environment, than playing a regular season game. High energy helps us a lot. It was having high intensity from the beginning that led to the win.” <
John Woodcock, a member of the Windham Hadidian team, said the tournament was fun and competitive; it’s always good to play against competitive teams.
Both teams are having strong regular seasons. Hadidian’s has a record of 5-0. Roma’s team has a record of 4-1.
Windham Hadidian versus Brunswick
Brunswick scored early, but Windham defense wouldn’t allow more than that goal. Windham’s John Woodcock scored and tied the game 1-1. Offense was really giving the Brunswick goalie a workout.
In the second half, Windham’s Archer Burnham scored. Windham had hustle and their offense remained strong.
Woodcock scored twice more before the final whistle.
“It's always good to play against other competitive teams,” said Woodcock. “We took more shots than usual from farther away and that profited in our favor. (He learned) it is important to have strong people to pass up field.”
Windham’s Eliace Hadidian and Trent Richard scored in the second half.
“They always bring the intensity, teamwork and lots of good passing,” said Chris Hadidian about what led to the team win over Brunswick. “They are fun to watch. The Fall Classic gives the boys more exposure to a wider variety of teams and possibly allows them the opportunity to play against a team they have not played before. The tournament helps them learn how to transition from playing one team to another all in a day or a weekend. I think it helps them greatly with their teamwork and personal development.”
Windham Roma versus Dirigo LLC
WYSA Roma started by working hard to be first to the ball. They passed well and took multiple shots on goal. Offense and defense were strong. Richards scored twice in the first half.
The second half brought just as much hustle from Windham as the first. Defense held back Dirigo though they did score once. Logan Poirier scored for Windham.
Richards said they were successful as a team because they had more scoring opportunities. It felt really good for him to score because his team needed that to stay ahead.
It’s a different type of intensity at a tournament,” said Roma. “All around the energy is just higher. Windham feeds off that energy; I feel for us, we play better in this environment, than playing a regular season game. High energy helps us a lot. It was having high intensity from the beginning that led to the win.” <
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