Battery Trials March 2-4

[LLG22]

How many spots are still left open for the trials March 2-4, I just got back from the LAG's trials and made the final 25 before they picked Merlin and Fortes. I would love to get down to Charleston and show well. I know Blackbaud is beautiful as I played there my freshman season at UNC Greensboro in the conference tournament.

[Mikey mouse]

How many spots are still left open for the trials March 2-4, I just got back from the LAG's trials and made the final 25 before they picked Merlin and Fortes. I would love to get down to Charleston and show well. I know Blackbaud is beautiful as I played there my freshman season at UNC Greensboro in the conference tournament.

There are only 25 slots for each trial and I would think they may all be filled. But try contacting Jess McAnnar, fax (843) 856-6958 or email to Jess.McAnnar@CharlestonBattery.com. There is an application and fee invovled but it covers food and hotel. (got to get your own transportation)

Player trials announced (http://www.charlestonbattery.com/news.asp?id=276)



good luck

[LLG22]

thanks man, i went to the charleston battery site today when i arrived from LA and they didnt close the registration so hopefully they will let me in, thanks for the info again tho man i appreciate it.

[Chief of Smoke]

thanks man, i went to the charleston battery site today when i arrived from LA and they didnt close the registration so hopefully they will let me in, thanks for the info again tho man i appreciate it.

I certainly don't doubt Mikey because he seems to be as informed as anyone about the Battery. However, I have a feeling that an opening would "appear" for a player with credentials at a position the Battery needs to fill, which currently is in the midfield and forward, IMHO. What is your position?

[LLG22]

I prefer forward which I played at UNCG, I can also play wide midfield or center midfield which I played all 3 at the LAG's trials. I would love to be a part of the battery's squad, it would be an honor to play at Blackbaud in front of such loyal fans.........

[LLG22]

whats up with the Battery's phone lines? it sounds like they are emergency sirens....... i was calling to see if they accepted me or not. but any ways that is the weirdest thing i have heard in a while, anyone have any info on what might be happening to their phones?

[Mikey mouse]

whats up with the Battery's phone lines? it sounds like they are emergency sirens....... i was calling to see if they accepted me or not. but any ways that is the weirdest thing i have heard in a while, anyone have any info on what might be happening to their phones?

I tried as well but it just rang with no anwser. They usually have a system where you enter the extension for the person you want to talk to. ill see if I can get through tomorrow

there are a few emails that might help at the Battery websites contact page (http://www.charlestonbattery.com/contacts.asp)
mikey

[JBG - Bribe Taker]

Their phones were f$%^ yesterday, be patient, I did get through eventually.

[Mikey mouse]

Their phones were f$%^ yesterday, be patient, I did get through eventually.

the phones are working now. I called and renewed my season tickets. They did say they had some trouble with the phones the last couple days though.

Mikey

[LLG22]

mikey,

thanks man, i got through also. i wasnt sure what the deal was the other day when they were all messed up. thanks tho for posting back on here. hopefully ill perform well at the trials and be apart of the battery in 07. thanks man.

[Mister Obvious]

Good luck to you.

[Mikey mouse]

Good luck to you.

I went to the Battery had there second set of trials which was really a combination of two sets since the Feb on had to be postponed. There were about 40-50 players divided into four teams. Yellow 1 and Yellow 2 and Black 1 and Black 2. He are the ones that impressed me the most.

Aaron King. FOR waived by Colorado; a big holding forward type. Did pretty good

Jamie Holmes FOR was on the New England Rev squad last year. Again a big holding forward type. He scored a couple on the Sat match and looked good on the Sunday one. Reminded me of McBride in his tenacity and not going down when he probably could have gotten a foul.

These two guys were on the same team and I would like to have seen how they worked with another forward. I think the fact that they both stood out and are both big center forwards says something.

Ian Bennet MID our draft pick. Did well on the right wing fast with the ball at his feet and has good control of the ball. He took some corners that were too good but had a few good crosses.

Ruben Risco. MID Pretty fancy foot work and was all over the midfield. Would like to see more of him

Lee Sandwina DEF good defender. Read the game well and didn’t see him lose any balls.

Louie Rolko MID not sure why I liked him. A lot of the balls came through him in midfield and he seem to handle pressure well as well as control of the ball. Something about him looked like he had potential.

Jason Cudjoe FOR looked like Gavin Gavin’s brother. Same size and built; liked to battle for the ball as well.

David Kenga FOR played almost a left forward or wide on the left Mid. didn’t really stand out on the Sat match but picked up on the Sunday match. Had some good chance at goal

There were a few others that looked pretty good too. Troy Pickney, Adam Combs, Tyler Kettering, Miguel Martinez to name few. There were players from England, Africa, the Carribean islands, Central America across the US and some local boys too.

[JBG - Bribe Taker]

Here are some photos I took from Sunday. The roster is on the last 2 photos. Just click on "View Slideshow"

http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=2uujuen.6zt5kuoj&x=0&y=t6pm7m

[MRAD12]

Does anyone know if Lazo ha signed yet?

[JBG - Bribe Taker]

Does anyone know if Lazo ha signed yet?

If he has, it hasn't been announced. But our PR department likes to stretch out the announcements so the club has "new" press releases coming out every few days leading up to the season opening. I heard we've already signed one of our draftees and that hasn't been announced yet either.

[oldie]

You really can not fault the Battery for the lack of signing news. I know that it takes three weeks to a month after a signing occurs before they can release the information. One week for the contract to reach the league office, two weeks for approval, and one week for the info to get returned back to the team. It is a slow process.

[jeromeholmes]

hey this is jamie holmes and i wanted to say thanks for all the good things that you had to say about my play at the trial. I really liked all the facilities, coaches, and charleston overall. Much better then when i was with the revs. Unfortunately the coach said that they really liked me and played well they were not going to be able to offer me a contract because they only want to carry 4 strikers.

[Mikey mouse]

hey this is jamie holmes and i wanted to say thanks for all the good things that you had to say about my play at the trial. I really liked all the facilities, coaches, and charleston overall. Much better then when i was with the revs. Unfortunately the coach said that they really liked me and played well they were not going to be able to offer me a contract because they only want to carry 4 strikers.

Glad you enjoyed your trip and Im sure you'll land somewhere. As long as it doesnt come and bite us in the ass!

[Smithsoccer1721]

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Louie Rolko MID not sure why I liked him. A lot of the balls came through him in midfield and he seem to handle pressure well as well as control of the ball. Something about him looked like he had potential.
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I think louie if given the chance will really show some people that he can play at this level

[Chief of Smoke]

. . . they were not going to be able to offer me a contract because they only want to carry 4 strikers.

Ian Fuller is the only official forward on the roster, so that leaves 3. Maybe the front office is holding back some signings for PR purposes. Vasquez?