9/20/22 | Nona Newsletter Vol. 4

Weather Obstacles

Nona Families,

What a month we are having when it comes to the weather! In the last six years I don’t think we ever had to cancel so many practices!

Unfortunately, as I have explained in previous communications, this is something that we can’t control. The rain itself is really not our concern, but the lightening is very, very concerning especially when we are working with kids.

As mentioned before the protocol we put in place has to be followed to a tee for the safety of our children, coaches and families.

I just want to make sure you all understand that we have been trying everything we can NOT to cancel practices, but in the last couple of weeks it has been very hard to do so!

Rest assured that we will find a way to make up all missed practices in the month of October and November if needed. We have worked out a deal with Austin Tindall and we will be making those up for sure! We will just need some flexibility on your schedule.

We also have established some back up plans for games as we did this past weekend with The Ronaldo Academy and High Soccer Arena. The reservations has been made for the next couple of weekends as needed for us.

Stay safe! Keep your kids active but most importantly take the lightening seriously. Do not trust that it will be ok even if the rain stops. We cannot have a tragedy happen as it did with a rowing team in a lake nearby.

We will be making it up shortly! Take this time to relax! The season has just begun! Enjoy the rain! See you back on the fields soon!

We are Nona!

Coach Fabio Silva

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is around the corner and Pink it about to to explode on the fields and courts. This year the shirt is different than years previous and we can’t wait to share it with you!

50% of the proceeds will be donated to metavivor.org for Stage 4 Breast Cancer

50% of the proceeds will be donated to the University of Central Florida College of Medicine’s novel breast cancer research efforts at the new UCF Lake Nona Cancer Center right here in our own backyard

Thank you to all the sponsors that have given to Nona Cares Foundation to make this possible!

PINK IN OCTOBER:

ANY DAY TO PRACTICE: *Pink Socks

WEDNESDAYS TO PRACTICE: Pinktober Shirt

REC LEAGUE GAMES: If you are the away team - red turns to Pinktober Shirt

COMPETITIVE GAMES: Warm up in Pinktober Shirt

We do not have a large amount of pink socks this year. Feel free to go out and get your own!

Become a Major Pinktober Supporter.

Survivor Stories.

Donations.

Please contact teri@nonasportsclub.com

FROM ONE NONA TO ANOTHER

Get to know your

Nona Family...

Lahna Gomez - 2011

Soccer Player- To Push Or Not To Push

Studies show that 70 percent of kids drop out of organized athletics by age 13 — some due to financial or time constraints, but most because playing just isn’t fun anymore.

I would say I as a Dad am from the old school of thought and it worked with Lahna.

Lahna started soccer at age 3 playing at the local YMCA. Lahna ran away from the soccer ball and not to it. She would play with a Marvel doll in one hand and run the opposite direction from all her teammates. When her teammates stopped running, Lahna would do forward army rolls in the middle of the field.

At her age, I didn't mind. I knew what was in store and as long as she was having fun out there I was happy.

Visit From

CELIA JIMENEZ

The Nona Girls enjoyed a MEET, GREET & PLAY with Celia Jimenez, Spanish National Team Player & US National League Player. It was wonderful to have her out to the Nona Fields. Next up is her clinic just for the girls! 2014 - 2011 Competitive Girls are invited to train with Celia on Monday September 26th. Please make sure you sign-up. This is a NONA MEMBERS ONLY CLINIC. 2010 Girls will be the next session up. An excellent opportunity for our Nona Girls!

ATTENTION PARENTS:

Required Nona Competitive Parent Meeting is on Tuesday September 27th at 7:30 on Zoom with

Coach Fabio

UNO by Playermaker.

Find the Zoom Link on your Teamsnap Calendar.

NONA FC CORNER

COMMUNITY EVENT SAVE THE DATE!!

Thursday 9/29/22 4- 6pm

Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics Lake Nona

GRAND OPENING

Dr. Vonda Wright is our Master Sponsor for Nona FC.

Let’s all come together and support her office officially opening on the third floor of the

Lake Nona Performance Club!

RAFFLES & GIVEAWAYS

-Mobility Assessment with Matt Lopez, Hughston Clinic PT

-Chopra Mind & Body

-Precision RX Metabolic Assessment

-One night stay at the luxury WAVE HOTEL

-Round of Golf for 2 at the Lake Nona Country Club

Nona Soccer Families, Dr. Wright is excited to meet you!

NONA ADVENTURE PARK:

Nona Adventure Park, one of our great sponsors is inviting Nona Soccer Families to the park with the specials below.

Great idea to go up on a Sunday with your Coach!

EVERYDAY

10% off all individual tickets

10% off at Splashes Bistro

SUNDAY SOCCER SPECIAL - available for Nona Soccer Families Only

Coach enjoys activities for free!

~$15 Aqua Session, $10 for any additional

~$30 for 2 hour with beginner gear Wake Park

~$15 for 2 hour Climbing Tower

~$10 for ANY Pizza

Show you are a member of Nona - MUST SHOW ACTIVE TEAMSNAP ACCOUNT

nonaadventurepark.com

NONA RECREATIONAL PROGRAM INFO

DESPITE THE WEATHER THE GAMES TOOK OFF!

High Soccer Arena was our game day home on Saturday.

NONA AFTER SCHOOL PLAY!

Program on campus 1-2 days/week for

1 hour after school

JOIN US!

Click on the button below for your school

AFTER SCHOOL PLAY INFORMATION

Mini Nonas are Back!

Every Wednesday at Heroes Park

6 - 6:45pm

3 - 4 year olds

JOIN NOW

More Info & Registration

Nona GK Academy

The GK Elite Club Membership will launch in September & includes 4 pairs of HO Soccer gloves throughout the year. Keepers, you will get an email invitation!

Kayo, GK Director