I liked your gallery, beautifull pics but I kind of agree with Ilan's comment about action shots. I've tryed it myself and invite you to have a look at the result at http://www.pbase.com/dannyc/beach. Anyway, I enjoyed your galleries very much.
I find these beautiful shots but I think you missed the action, I have some similar settings where I have caught the players jumping and diving after the ball, I find my type have much more action to them yours seem static.
I hope you don't mind my honest comment
Regards
Ilan