The CHIMES
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April 2012 THE CHIMES
Watch for soccer styles from around the world during Summer Olympics
Jafar Eslami, ‘15 Staff Reporter With the summer Olympics just around the corner, it’s time to consider the different styles of play that typify international soccer. Countries differ from each other socially, economically and politically. At the beginning of soccer, and especially in 1863 after the establishment of The Football Association, soccer in England was limited to players driving the ball to the goal to score. It was rare to use passes forward, backward or to the wings; it was thought that it slowed the game down. So the English were playing with one defense player and eight attackers.
With the passage of time, soccer started to evolve significantly multiplying the ideas and diversifying methods for different countries. The result is our present day schools of soccer. There are many schools of soccer, but I am going to talk about the most famous ones, especially those in Europe such as the Italian, English, German and Dutch schools, or the Americas, dubbed the Latin school. When we talk about “The Italian School,” we have a purely defensive soccer, based in the style of organized defense to close spaces in two thirds of the field. This allows rapid transition from defense to offense, using open spaces left by the opponent to score lightning fast goals. The Italian style requires the highest level of physical and mental conditioning for players to maintain an aggressive defense without errors. The Italian school stresses ‘winning ugly.’
The “English School” is one of the oldest schools. It favors attack-style soccer, based on power, speed and passing with a minimal number of touches. It requires playing long balls behind defenders and long crosses. The “German School” is one of the most prevalent in northern Europe. It has the characteristics of balanced defensive and offensive soccer and depends on fierce fighting and organizing to build attacks from the rear with the exploitation of air games in scoring goals. Perhaps the most distinguishing feature of this school is high fitness, which is the main factor in applying the method of the German school. The German reputation for building the machinery is matched in its soccer style, which is often called “The German Machines.” And there is the “Dutch School.” It’s a school characterized by offensive soccer based purely on style of con-
structing slow attacks through the exchange of short passes, and the usage of long possessions by spreading out and moving without the ball. The style stresses high pressure on opponents. The Dutch School is considered to be the best school and the most entertaining one. Teams like Barcelona and Arsenal have adopted this style. Finally, there is the “Latin School,” which characterizes offensive soccer, relying on
speed and short passes on the ground. It uses high skills in dribbling or controlling the ball. The most prominent countries that use this school are Brazil, Argentina, Portugal and Mexico. All of these schools are the key reference for any coach to take his own style in compatibly with the capabilities and capacities of his team. Look for these different styles as you watch soccer at the Olympics this summer.
~continued from page 1~ The new facility was built to meet the needs of the racing program, as well as to accommodate the needs of the new equine rehabilitation program. Maddison said that by combining the facility with a sciencebased curriculum the students will be able to enhance their curriculums. Assemblyman William Magee, said the students will benefit greatly from this new facility. “It’s located in ‘Equine Alley,’” said Magee. “It’s a wonderful thing for the area.” “With this facility, you’re not just filling a need,” Senator David Valesky, (D-Oneida), 49th District said. He stated that we are broadening a burgeoning industry in New York State, and by building the rehabilitation center on Route 20 we further cemented Madison County as ‘Equine Alley.’ “The educational benefits are outstanding, and the economic development potential
is unlimited,” Valesky added. Bednarek said that there is a lot of interest in the new program. Upcoming students have started applying for the new academic equine rehabilitation program. Now that the facility is officially open, the public can start bringing their horses in for therapy. The center was built to include the racing program, but Kohl and Bednarek would like to stress the fact that the facility isn’t just for race horses. “It’s for all horses,” said Kohl. “Race horses, show horses and companion animals. It’s for anyone. It’s a collaborative effort among the veterinary professionals in the area.” “I have a lot of confidence in the staff and students,” said Kohl. “Our goal is to model a very high standard of care and prepare students for great opportunities when they leave.” On April 28, the equine rehab center will host an open house from noon till 3:00 p.m.
Equine rehab center
IFSEA goes to California ~continued from page 4~ the seminar to receive her Ser vSafe certificate, which shows she knows how to responsibly handle food and alcohol in a restaurant. Kristen Offringa, a resort and recreation student says she gained knowledge at the trade show. She made connections with industry leaders like her mentor Bev Devanovich, a purchasing agent for the Boomtown Casino Hotel. Devanovich is also the President of IFSEA’s Reno-Tahoe Branch and the Branch Presidents’ Council Chair. Offringa, along with three other students, brought home a scholorship.
The Worthy Goal Scholarship: Kristen Offringa- $1,500 Alanna Stein- $1,000 Jessica Croop- $1,000 Alysha Jones- $1,000 “You’re not just going to a trade show, you’re fully involved,” says Johnson. “Life’s about who you know,” says Victoria Lanquah, a nursing student, and she says she “gained value” by attending the conference, meeting CEOs and managers, and getting a chance to talk to them about her future. “The conference gives you a chance to see all your future possibilities,” says Rhinehart with a smile.