Liberty Union Youth Soccer Association: LUYSA News
Monday, August 10INCREASED FAMILY DISCOUNT
LUYSA is trying to help families with it's own stimulus package. For the Fall season, we are increasing the discounts per child. $5 off the second child will continue to be the same, but the additional children's discounts will increase.
$5 off 1st Child, $10 off 2nd, $15 off 3rd, $20 off 4th, etc.
We hope this will help folks out, until things turn around.
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Tuesday, July 21
FALL SOCCER SIGN-UPS
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SIGN-UP DATES
Sat Aug 15 - 9:00am-Noon - Rosewood Cafe
Mon Aug 17 - 6:00pm-8:00pm - LU Middle School
Tue Aug 18 - 6:00pm-8:00pm - LU Elementary
Sat Aug 22 - 9:00am-Noon - Rosewood Cafe
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Online Sign-ups:
July 30 - August 23. Click Register Online icon at the top of this web page..
FALL SCHEDULE:
Wed Aug 26 - 6:00pm-8:00pm - Team Draw - Basil FD
Sat Aug 29 - 9:00am-Noon - Field Setup
Mon Aug 31 - Practices Start
Sat Sept 12 - First Games
Sat Oct 10 - NO GAMES
Sun-Sat Oct 11-17 - NO GAMES or PRACTICES
Sat Oct 24 - Final Games
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LUYSA Hosts "F" License Coaching Class
Many of us have wished that we knew more about the sport of soccer, especially from the coaching aspect. Here's your chance to learn more about the game and how to coach it, while becoming certified. LUYSA will be hosting an "F" License Coaching Class.
This is an entry level coaching course, geared for the age groups U-12 and below. It is also the prerequisite to the "D" License (no leap frogging here). LUYSA will reimburse all of our coaches or future coaches that complete the course. We would like to have all of our current (and future U-8, U-10 & U-12) coaches licensed. U-4 & U-6 coaches are also welcome.
SCHEDULE:
Classroom Portion: Friday, August 7th 5:00pm-9:00pm - Basil Joint Fire Department (410 W. Washington St., Baltimore, OH 43105)
Field Portion: Saturday August 8th 1:00pm-6:00pm - Alt Park (1101 Romulus St., Baltimore, OH 43105)
*For Friday's class, Pizza & Bottled Water will be provided. For Saturday's class, Bottled Water will be provided.
Since this is an official course, you will need to sign-up on the Ohio South Youth Soccer Association's (OSYSA) website (https://ssl.hammerhead.net/OHSeCoaching/courses/display.asp).
For more information on the class and how to signup, please go to LUYSA News.
Monday, August 3
"F" Coaching License - Additional Information
. TO SIGN-UP: . - Go to https://ssl.hammerhead.net/OHSeCoaching/courses/display.asp - Scroll down to the F Coaching Clinic in Baltimore, OH - Click on the e-REGISTER icon - Fill out the form --- For League put: OSYSA --- For Club put: LUYSA --- Don't worry about filling in Team You Coach --- Unless you filled out the Risk Management form (online) in the past year, please go ahead and fill it out again. That way, you'll be good for the 2009-2010 season. ------ For the Member League Code select: Liberty Union ------ Please print two copies of the confirmation page. One to sign and bring to the clinic and one for your records.- For anyone that coached with us this spring (2009) and anyone coaching this fall, you are/will be a member and should pay $25. - Click Submit - Please print and bring the registration confirmation page to the class. . MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CLASS: . The "F" coaching course consist of 9 hours of instruction that we will split into 2 days. Friday, Aug 7th (5:00pm-9:00pm) will be the classroom portion and Saturday, Aug. 8th (1:00pm-6:00pm) will be the field portion. There are no field examinations. The "F" License is an entry level course designed to prepare coaches for training players U12 and lower by expanding the players technical abilities, to provide the framework and understanding of practical coaching tools for the preparation of players and team. . Cost: $50 per participant / $25 for OSYSA affiliated coaches (LUYSA will reimburse all of our coaches or future coaches that complete the course.) . Prerequisites: 16 years of age . Materials supplied: OSYSA Coaching the U12 Player workbook Coaching 9, 10 and 11 year olds (Author Tony Waiters) USYS Assistant Coach Series U10 Ohio South coaching cards Candidate supply: Dress for physical activity (on Saturday 8/8) writing material / notebook Topics covered: Methods of coaching Developing a Teaching Philosophy Running an Effective Training Session The Elements of Teaching Soccer Designing a Training Session Team Management Lecture The Role of the Coach Safety and Ethical Aspects Care and Prevention Laws of the Game Coach / Parent Meetings Technical Skills Possession and Warm-up Games Dribbling Passing Receiving Shooting Heading . For more information, please Contact Us.
Tuesday, May 19
2009 Golden Touch Girls Soccer Camp
Bob McGee will be holding the Golden Touch soccer camp again this summer. This has always been well attended and a favorite of the kids. Here’s the basic information:
Who: Girls entering K-8th grade
When: Mon – Thr July 20-23
6:00PM – 7:30PM
Where: Fisher Catholic Soccer Fields
Located next to
Forrest Rose School
1592 Grandville Pike
Lancaster, OH
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 1
For more information, please click here for the application 2009.Golden.Touch.Girls.Youth.Soccer.Camp.pdf.
For additional questions, please email Coach McGee at bmcgee3@columbus.rr.com.
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LUYSA U-15 Girls Travel Team are MSSL CHAMPIONS!!!
Our girls put together a great season and headed to the league tournament with a positive attitude. After finishing the season with a 7-0-1 record, the leauge moved the girls up a level for the tournament. The girls played with a lot of heart and determination. They won all three of their games leading up to the championship game with CESA.
CESA’s Team 1 proved to be a tough compeditor by opening with a 2-0 lead in the first half. The Lion’s were frustraited at half time, but Coach McGee got the girls focused for the second half. The girls played hard for the next 30 minutes and were rewarded with a 3-2 victory. What a cap to an awesome season.
After 4 seasons of being the bride's maid, the girls are finally league Champions!
CONGRATULATIONS GIRLS!!!
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| Your 2009 LUYSA U-15 Girls MSSL Champions |
Tuesday, May 19
2009 Central Ohio Permier Soccer Camp
The Central Ohio Premier Soccer Camp will be at Alt Park this summer. This camp if for boys and girls ages 5-18. The camp will focus on Dribbling, Passing/Receiving, Supporting Runs, Shooting & Defense.
Here’s the basic information:
Who: Boys & Girls 5-18 years of age
When: Youth (ages 5-7)
June 15-19 - 9:00AM – 11:00AM
Intermediate (ages 8-13)
June 15-19 - 1:00PM-4:30PM
High School (14-18)
June 22-26 - 9:00AM-1:00PM
Where: Alt Park
1101 Romulus St.
Baltimore, OH
Registration Deadline: Saturday, May 30
For more information, please click here for the application 2009.Central.Ohio.Premier.Soccer.Camp.pdf.
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LUYSA Annual 3v3 Tournament (May 4th & 5th)
Friends, Music & Soccer, Soccer, Soccer…
Our annual 3v3 Tournament had another good turn out this year. Along with tunes filling the air (thanks to DJ and Coach Heath Wolfe) and numerous prizes given out, there was a lot of soccer. We hope everyone had a great time.
We would like to thank that many coach and parent volunteers that helped make this tournament a success. We'd also like to give a special thanks to Ed Schaffner for donating the t-shirts, hats and gift certificates. Thanks again, Ed!
Finally, congratulations to the winners of this year’s event. See their team pictures below...
Wednesday, May 6
2009 LUYSA 3v3 - U-4 & U6 Champs
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Wednesday, May 6
2009 LUYSA 3v3 - U-8 Boys Champs
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| U-8 Boys Champs: Gavin Wolfe, Lucus Slone & Ian Wolfe | |
Wednesday, May 6
2009 LUYSA 3v3 - U-8 Girls Champs
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| U-8 Girls Champs: Peyton Tiedtke, Katherine Biggie & Lexy Dray | |
Wednesday, May 6
2009 LUYSA 3v3 - U10 Boys Champs
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| U-10 Boys Champs: Mark Maldovan, Ethan Pulvermacher & Peter Schaffner | |
Wednesday, May 6
2009 LUYSA 3v3 - U10 Girls Champs
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| U-10 Girls Champs: Gabee Wymer, Alaina Miller & Kenley French | |
Wednesday, May 6
2009 LUYSA 3v3 - U12 Boys Champs
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| U-12 Boys Champs: Kameron Camminiti, Jake Raymond & Josiah Rise | |
Wednesday, May 6
2009 LUYSA 3v3 - U12 Girls Champs
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| U-12 Girls Champs: Jacqueline Ratliff, Jamie Madden & Naysa Mooney | |
Wednesday, May 6
2009 LUYSA 3v3 - U15 Boys Champs
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| U-15 Boys Champs: Eric Hoover, Alex Hoover & Luke Hoover | |
Wednesday, May 6
2009 LUYSA 3v3 - U15 Girls Champs
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| U15 Girls Champs: Kelly McGee, Madison Moore & Mackenzie Moore | |
Wednesday, March 25
Jake Raymond in the Towne Crier
Local soccer player and 5th grade Liberty Union middle school student Jake Raymond (pictured lower left) along with his Flash Elite U11 soccer team took first place in the U11 division of the 2009 Adidas Turf Classic. The tournament was held on the turf sports fields at Walnut Hill High School in Cincinnati Ohio. The team won their games against the opponents from Carmel Indiana, Dublin Oh, and Wilder Kentucky giving up only 2 goals and scoring 18 goals against their opponents in 4 games.
Jake began his career in soccer at age 4 playing for the Liberty Union Youth Soccer Association (LUYSA). Just turning 11 Jake has returned this season to play on the U15 travel team for LUYSA as one of the youngest players ever on the team as well as maintaining his starting position on the Flash team.
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Thursday, March 12
Registration Complete
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Registration is complete (3/7) and team draw is now done (3/11). Here’s what you should expect for the next couple of weeks:
- Field Setup will be this Saturday (3/14) 2:00-5:00 at Alt Park.
- You should hear from your child’s coach by Sunday (3/15).
- Practices start Monday (3/16)
- First Game Saturday (3/28)
Sunday, March 8
Spring Soccer 2009 - Schedule
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IMPORTANT DATES:
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Wed Mar 11 - 6:00-8:00pm Team Draw
Sat Mar 14 - 2:00-5:00pm Field Setup – Alt Park
Mon Mar 16 - Practices Start
Sat Mar 28 - First Games
Mon-Sat Apr 6-11 - NO GAMES or PRACTICES
Mon-Tue May 4&5 - LUYSA 3v3 Tournament
Sat May 9 - Final Games
Sat May 9 - LUYSA at the Columbus Crew
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LUYSA NEEDS YOU!
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LUYSA is in need of coaches. Through attrition (our kids growing up and parents moving on with them), we have lost quite a few coaches over the last couple of years and are in need of some new blood (so to speak). We can use your help in all age groups, but our biggest need is in the U-10 & U-12 age groups.
We will be holding a Clinic (Sunday, August 24 @ 2:00pm at Alt Park) for new and seasoned coaches alike. It will cover drills, games and strategies for small sided play (we adopted small sided play 3 years ago).
If you are interested please talk to one of our board members at sign-ups. We will answer your questions and explain the benefits of coaching. You may also just check the Team Coach or Team Assistant Coach box on the registration form and we will contact you.
The LUYSA board and OUR KIDS, THANK YOU!
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The Crew visit LUYSA
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The Columbus Crew came to Baltimore to visit with the LUYSA kids. Players: Danny O'Rourke, Ryan Miller, Brian Plotkin; the Crew's Technical Director Brian Bliss and the Crew Cat himself put on a clinic for the kids.
The kids were divided by age and sent to one of four stations. Each station had a different game and was run by a one of the Crew members. The kids rotated through each station and got to spend a little time with each of the Crew.
Afterward, the players spent time to sign autographs and pose for pictures, before heading back to Columbus. Everyone, had a great time.
Be sure to check out the pictures in the Photo Album.
We would like to thank the Columbus Crew for a great evening.
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LUYSA Celebrates 30 Years by Starting The Joe Schappa Spirit Award
LUYSA – Joe Schappa Spirit Award Recipients
On July 30th the Liberty Union Youth Soccer Association (LUYSA) in Baltimore met to give out the Joe Schappa Spirit Award. This award is given following the spring season to both a boy and girl that will be leaving the U-12 age division and has shown a consistent, positive attitude in our recreational association. Players are nominated by their coaches and selected by the board. The 2008 recipients are Maddy Shook and Drew Winchell.
As well, this upcoming season marks the 30th year for LUYSA! Joe Schappa – of which the above award is named after – brought soccer to the Baltimore community, beginning both the youth and high school programs. Joe remains connected to the association, still serving on the LUYSA board. If you have a chance this fall, make a trip to Alt Park on a Saturday morning to watch children ranging in age from 2 – 14 having fun playing the game of soccer! This article will soon be in the Town Crier publication.
Congratulations to Maddy Shook and Drew Winchell!
Pictured Below (Left to Right): Maddy Shook, Shaun Hochradel & Drew Winchell
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Monday, August 4
2008 FALL SOCCER SCHEDULE
SIGN-UPS:
Sat Aug 16 - 9:00am-Noon Rosewood Cafe
Mon Aug 18 - 6:00pm-8:00pm LU Middle School (Cafeteria)
Tue Aug 19 - 6:00pm-8:00pm LU Elementary
Sat Aug 23 - 9:00am-Noon Rosewood Cafe
ONLINE REGISTRATION:
Thr Aug 14 - Mon Aug 25
OTHER IMPORTANT DATES:
Sun Aug 24 - 2:00-3:00 Coaches Clinic (Alt Park)
3:00-5:30 Field Setup (Alt Park)
Pizza & Pop For Everyone After Field Setup
Wed Aug 27 - 6:00pm-8:00pm Team Draw - Basil Fire Department
Tue Sep 2 - Practices Start
Tue Sep 9 - 5:30-7:00 - The Columbus Crew Rock
3 Crew players along with the Crew Cat come
to spend some time with us at Alt Park.
Sat Sep 16 - First Game
Oct 5 - 11 - FAIR BREAK - NO GAMES OR PRACTICES
Sat Oct 11 - 7:00pm - LUYSA Recognition Night at LU High School Soccer Game
Sat Oct 25 - Final Game
Sat Oct 26 - 4:00pm - LUYSA Day at the Columbus Crew Game vs. DC United
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GO CREW!
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LUYSA And The Columbus Crew
We are organizing a Night at the Columbus Crew game on Saturday, May 3. We have a section reserved for us and hope to get a large number of people together for this.
Last year was a blast! They have a carnival like atmosphere before the game just outside the stadium (inside the gates). There are a lot of things the kids to do before the game. The Crew Cat is usually prowling about and is available for a quick picture or two.
This event will help the LUYSA secure future fun events for our kids and their families. It is open to everyone they just need to let them know they want to attend the Liberty Union night at the Crew.
The Crew will be taking on the Kansas City Wizards.
Game time is 7:30pm.
Tickets are only $17/person.
If you did not receive the original link (via email), please call our Columbus Crew Representative, Avin Assomull at 614-447-4106 or you can download the order form in League Information under LUYSA Columbus Crew Day - May 3
Wednesday, April 23
LUYSA 3v3 Tournament
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Music, Friends and Soccer
It’s Time again for the annual LUYSA 3v3 Tournament.
Description
6 players, 3 Minutes, 2 goals, no keepers…
Games are played on a small field with small goals. Games are 3 minutes in duration and the normal rules of soccer apply. As many games as can pack into 2 hours will be played.
Both teams and individuals are welcome.
We'll get you on a team, if you don't have one.
JUST BRING YOURSELF
AND YOUR GAME!
Schedule
Monday, April 28 (Learn & Play)
5:00 - 5:45 – Sign-ups
6:00 - 8:00 – Games
Tuesday, April 29 (Keep Score)
5:00-5:45 – Sign-ups
6:00-8:00 – Tournaments
8:15 – Awards/Trophies
Divisions (Age determined by August 1, 2007)
U4 (Coed)
U6 (Girls/Boys)
U8 (Girls/Boys)
U10 (Girls/Boys)
U12 (Girls/Boys)
U15 (Girls/Boys)
U18/Open
Entry Fee
Fee per Player is $5
Entry Fee covers both days
Awards, Prizes & Giveaways
Door Prizes
Prizes for good play
Medals for all participates
Trophies given to the winning team of each age group (Tuesday)
MISC
DJ Coach Heath will be filling the air with jams
Concession Stand will be open
No team practices Monday or Tuesday
Saturday, April 5
SOCCER A GOOD SOURCE OF TERRA FIRMA!
Mud, Sweat and Cheers!!! LUYSA Soccer starts off with a SPLAT!
It was a beautiful day for soccer and mud volleyball, I may add.
I believe that everyone got their U.S. RDA of good ol’ mother
earth. Looked like just about all of the players had a good time
with it on Saturday. Some more than others. Additional pictures
will be added to the Photo Albums soon.
Thanks to all of the coordinators that got out there early before
the games to spread mulch on the fields. In an attempt to keep the
standing water to a minimum and the mud a little less splatty.
Web Pictures
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COACHES MEETING & FIELD SETUP
Due to the melting snow and rain we have moved the Coaches Meeting and Field Setup to next Saturday, March 22 at Alt Park.
2:30pm - Coaches meet to discuss upcoming season
(expectations,any changes, etc)
3:00pm - Field setup (this should not take very long with a large
group of coaches)
5:30pm - Pizza & pop for the group
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Spring 2008 - Important Dates
Mon. March 17 - Practices Start
Coaches: Due to the rain, please do not practice
on the fields this week
Sat. March 22 @ 2:30pm - Coaches Meeting & Field Setup
Sat. March 29 - First Game
Mon. & Tue. April 28 & 29 - 3 v 3 Tournament
Sat. May 3 - Final Game
Saturday, March 8
Soccer Sign-ups for Sat. March 8 - RESCHEDULED
Looks like we've got some snow, 10+ inches in Baltimore and still
falling. Due to that, we have rescheduled the soccer sign-ups
that were scheduled for Today, March 8.
Final Sign-up - Tuesday, March 11 6:00pm-8:00pm at Cristy's Pizza
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Member organizations are the most elite in the state and being recognized, as a peer to those organizations is a great asset to our organization. Getting to this point has been a combined effort of the current board members and all of the coaches for their hard work in making this league what it is today.
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Soccer Sign-up Schedule - Spring 2008
Sat Feb 16 9:00-Noon LU Elementary Gym
Sat Feb 16 1:00-5:00 LU Elementary Gym
Thr Feb 21 6:00-8:00 LU Elementary (Market Day)
Sat Mar 1 9:00-Noon Rosewood Cafe
Sat Mar 8 9:00-Noon Rosewood Cafe
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New Referee Classes *** UPDATED ***
MORE DATES AND LOCATIONS HAVE BEEN ADDED...
We are looking for people who are interested in becoming certified soccer referees. People interested must be at least 12 years old to become certified.
The Soccer Referee Certification Clinics (Grade 8) have finally been schedule. Currently, there are only two classes close to our area, Lancaster and Gahanna. All 5 sessions must be attened to become certified.
Gahanna - Headley Park
Contact: Dennis James
Session 1 - Fri. February 15, 6-9 pm
Session 2 - Sat. February 16, 9 am - 12 noon
Session 3 - Sun. February 17, 1-4 pm
Session 4 - Fri. February 22, 6-9 pm
Session 5 - Sat. February 23, 9 am - 12 noon
Lancaster - St. Mark Church 324 Gay St.
Contact: John Brunney
Session 1 - Fri. February 29, 69 pm
Session 2 Sat. March 01, 9 am 12 noon
Session 3 - Sun. March 02, 14 pm
Session 4 - Fri. March 07, 69 pm
Session 5 - Sat. March 08, 9 am 12 noon
Bexley - Bexley High School, 326 Cassingham
Contact: Bill Lochner
Session 1 Tue. March 04, 6-9 pm
Session 2 Wed. March 05, 6-9 pm
Session 3 Thr. March 06, 6-9 pm
Session 4 Tue. March 11, 6-9 pm
Session 5 Wed. March 12, 6-9 pm
Grove City - Jackson Township Admin. Bldg., 3756 Hoover Rd., Grove City
Contact: Jcd1058@msn.com
Session 1 Fri. March 07, 6-9 pm
Session 2 Sat. March 08, 9 am - 12 pm
Session 3 Sun. March 09, 1-4 pm
Session 4 Fri. March 14, 6-9 pm
Session 5 Sat. March 15, 9 am - 12 pm
Westerville WASA Office, 6295 Maxtown Rd., suite 500
Contact: MaryAnne Baum
Session 1 Fri. March 14, 6-9 pm
Session 2 Sat. March 15, 9 am - 12 pm
Session 3 Sun. March 16, 1-4 pm
Session 4 Mon. March 17, 6-9 pm
Session 5 Tue. March 18, 6-9 pm
Newark - NASA, 600 Baker Blvd., Newark
Contact: Keith Loughlin
Session 1 Fri. March 28, 6:30-9:30 pm
Session 2 Sat. March 29, 10 am - 1 pm
Session 3 Sun. March 30, 1-4 pm
Session 4 Fri. April 04, 6:30-9:30 pm
Session 5 Sat. April 05, 10 am - 1 pm
If you live in Baltimore (Liberty Union School District), Liberty Union Youth Soccer (LUYSA) will reimburse the clinic fee after becoming certified.
To check ALL referee certification and re-certification classes Click here.
Please contact Mike Gilmour with any questions.
Thursday, April 24
3v3 Tournament
Thanks to everyone who came out and had a great time with us for our annual 3v3 tournament. We ended up having a great turnout again this year.
Congratulations to the winners of this years event.
U4 Coed
Gavin Sims
Dominic Bornino
Rylie Carithers
Drew Carter
Drew Walker
Keaton Dixon
U6 Girls
Katherine Biggie
Delaney Dixon
Katherine Caminiti
U6 Boys
Joshua Hettler
Brandon Jensen
Hunter Shedenhelm
U8 Girls
Kylie Arnold
Gabrielle Wymer
Cassie Vanak
U8 Boys
Dusty Poff
Jake King
Mark Maldovan
U10 Girls
Emily Aneshansley
Abby Hite
Naysa Mooney
U10 Boys
River Allbaugh
Jake Raymond
Cameron Caminiti
U12 Girls
Abby Lindsey
Jamie Jasper
Emily Shook
U12 Boys
Cody Notestine
Nick Notestine
Jason Fletcher
U18 Boys
Aaron Augusta
Lyndsey Lawlis
Corbin
Wednesday, January 31
Click Link below
Amazing Soccer Video Moves
Tuesday, January 9
A NUTRITION TIP FROM ATHLETES' PERFORMANCE
10 nutrition rules to live by
It's a new year, and lots of us are thinking of turning over a new leaf. What can we do to make this year our best year?
Nutrition is something you can control, something you can choose to improve or not. Optimal nutrition is all about getting back to basics and following simple strategies. Don't make it complicated; just focus on the following 10 areas, and you'll enhance your recovery, improve your performance and maximize your energy in 2007!
1) Come back to earth! Try to choose the least processed forms of carbohydrates. Your body will perform better on more efficient fuel. Fruits, veggies and whole grains (whole-wheat bread, brown rice and whole-wheat pasta) give you more stable energy levels than more processed foods like chips, soda, white bread and candy.
2) Eat breakfast every day. The longer you wait to eat breakfast, the longer you'll be running in low gear. Eating breakfast jump-starts your metabolism.
3) Eat smaller portions more often, spread evenly across the day. No excuses: You should be eating five to eight meals a day, combining protein, carbs, and healthy fats at each meal. Think "three for three": all three nutrients every three hours. An easy way to do this is to pack snacks from home and keep them close at hand. If you stay fueled throughout the day, you'll perform better at practice and games.
4) Stay hydrated. Dehydration means decreased performance. Drink at least half your body weight in ounces of water per day, and think before you drink: Stick mainly to water, switching to 100% fruit juice every once in a while. Use sports drinks only before, during or after activity.
5) Eat lean protein at each meal. Remember, "the fewer legs, the better." Fish have no legs and are a lean source of protein. Chickens and turkeys have two legs and are great protein sources if you take off their skin and don't fry them. Be selective when choosing products that come from cows and pigs (four-legged animals): Choose lean red meats and low-fat dairy products.
6) Pack your lunch. Don't rely on the cafeteria to provide your fuel. By bringing your own lunch and snacks, you guarantee you'll be optimally fueled.
7) Take a multivitamin daily. A general multivitamin is a good way make to make sure you get all the nutrients you need. Food is better than supplements, but if your diet is not consistently getting you all of your needs, take the multivitamin.
8) Eat fruits or vegetables at each meal. Fruits and vegetables provide you with natural antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
9) Have a mixture of carbs and protein after every workout. Recovery is one of the limiting factors of performance. If you get a combination of carbs and protein immediately after a game or workout, you get a jump start on repairing your muscles and refueling your body. Try a shake or bar for optimized nutrition and convenience.
10) Last, but not least: Get some rest! The body recovers and repairs while it's sleeping. Try to get eight hours of sleep each night. Players who don't get enough rest tend to get injured and sick more often than those who are adequately rested.
by Amanda Carlson, MS, RD; Director of Performance Nutrition and Research, Athletes' Performance
Monday, September 4
Thank You Sponsors
As you browse the site today please take a moment to click the sponsors tab above and support all the local businesses who support us. As a growing league it naturaly takes alot of money to put on a quality program. The fine local business listed on our site have offered their support, many for several years, to help us help the kids of Fairfield County enjoy the best youth sports program in our area. Our sponsors offer a wide variety of services to you and your support of them is needed to keep the chain of support going. Thank You!
Saturday, July 1
U.S. SOCCER FEDERATION ISSUES NEW HYDRATION GUIDLINES TO PREVENT DANGEROUS HEAT ILLNESS IN YOUNG PLAYERS
Have Fun! Though competition for adults is often about more substantive matters, competition is most intense and pronounced in kids. Every day, kids compete to: Be the first ready for school Get the largest dessert Win at a video game Be the first in line Get the best grade Get the best spot in the cafeteria Get the attention of the opposite sex Get a greater share of parental attention Get into the best school Get a job (or avoid a job) Be selected for a team Competition is best understood when there is a clear opportunity to win or to lose. When it comes to youth sports, competition often becomes synonymous with winning the game. Yet, this simple translation of success may often cause more problems than it solves. A single minded pursuit of victory in a game may often translate into problems in relationships with teammates or others. Players who are only focused on winning the game may: Lash out at teammates Throw equipment Argue with referees or coaches Show moments of intense anger Lie or cheat Play unfairly The dictionary defines the word competitive as ?Showing a fighting disposition?. A fighting disposition is a great thing to have against opponents, but it may sometimes be hard to quickly turn off when dealing with teammates, referees or a sibling. Competing is a Life Skill Parents need to help their child understand the process of competing. Competition may show itself in many ways other than just a strong desire to win a game. Parents can focus kids on a broader understanding of competition, such as competing against past performances or winning in multiple areas. Parents can help their kids: Understand what they are competing to achieve (be the best player, be a team leader, make the smartest plays) Understand how to apply their competitive spirit with their friends and teammates Understand that winning at all costs has consequences (hurt feelings, resentments, loss of respect) Understand that a win achieved unfairly is not a victory Understand that other kids may not show competitive spirit the same way Understand when not to be competitive at all Winning is more than a scoreboard. It takes parents to help kids understand the differences. Like all other life skills, helping kids find balance is essential to a lifetime of success. Thursday, November 24 TOP 10 Tips for Coaching Your Child's Team (According to Kids) How should you coach your child's team? Here's some advice on that topic, gleaned from comments by Sports Illustrated For Kids readers. 10. Know the game. So, you think your son or daughter will be delighted to have you for a coach just because it means you can spend some "quality time" together? Wrong! If you don't know what you're talking about on the field or the court-and you don't make the effort to learn -- they would rather you just stay home. 9. Listen to your players. Kids like to feel respected. Yes, you need to establish your authority -- to keep both kids and parents in line -- but players are people too. "My mom listens to us and our ideas. That's why she's a great coach," wrote one kid. 8. Don't play favorites. For most kids, being the coach's pet is bad enough; being one just because of bloodlines is unbearable. On the other hand, no child wants to be singled out for extra harsh treatment because Dad's the coach. As hard as it may be at times, treat your child like any other player. "Nobody is more important than anyone else," wrote a child in an IS For Kids readers' poll. 7. Get everyone in the game. All kids like to win. But more than winning, kids like to play. Make sure all of your players get plenty of playing time and opportunities to try different positions. 6. Make it fun, Part I. The No. 1 reason kids play sports is to have fun. You can help. Turn repetitive drills into good-humored contests. Make games exciting, not terrifying. Treat the team to pizza or ice cream after a game now and then. 5. Make it fun, Part II. Enjoy yourself. Kids don't want to feel like a burden. "My dad's a great coach because he always has a good time," one child reported. 4. Don't baby them. No kid wants to do 100 sit-ups or run 50 laps, but players expect the coach to make them do whatever they need to do to be ready for the game. 3. Be a teacher. Kids play sports for fun, but if they don't improve, they'll eventually get bored or frustrated, and perhaps quit. Help them learn skills, rules, and strategy so that they can maximize their abilities. 2. Act your age. It's embarrassing for kids when their parents argue with officials and yell obscenities. It's even worse when the parent is the coach. Keep your anger in check and your language decent. 1. Care -- but not too much. Kids want their activities to be taken seriously, but not too seriously. "She did not care if I won or lost" and "He's not too emotional" were the most common reasons kids gave for why their mom or dad was a great coach.
Goalkeeper: Get Your Body Behind The Ball Safety first must always be the goalkeeper's motto. He/she is the last line of defense and a mistake by him/her is more likely to lead to a goal. The most important rule for a goalie is to take every opportunity to get his/her body squarely behind the ball in saving a shot. Thus, even if the ball slips through his/her hand, the body is in line. To avoid a fumble first, he/she should wrap his/her hands round the ball and hug it into his/her chest. Support our Sponsors!!!
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Coaches should also take a course in the Laws of the Game, so they know--not just think they know all the rules. Accept referee decisions calmly. Do not make loud, offensive remarks. Concentrate on coaching, rather than accuracy or inaccuracy of any particular calls. During games, leave decisions to players. Attend coaching classes to better understand the principles of play, as well as fitness, training, physiology and psychology. Give clear, strong guidelines to parents. Communicate often with parents, in scheduled meetings and at informal gatherings. Be firm with parents on the sidelines during matches. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be the sports parent you wish you had There is no point in continuing a parenting legacy that wasnt helpful to you as a young athlete. Children dont benefit in any way from having parents who are too hard on them. They dont become tougher. They dont become more successful. They just become more afraid. Competitive sport can be very psychologically demanding experience, and the last thing a kid needs is to worry about his parents becoming upset with him about his performances. Children quickly learn that even with unconditional love in youth sports, that playing time, ranking and awards all have to be earned, but it is a great disadvantage if they have this same feeling when they come home to their family. Dan Saferstein, Ph.D, Win or Lose RULE 1 - No Hands, please I bet you knew that one. Most people who know nothing about soccer still know that you arent supposed to use your hands unless youre the goalie. A couple of points to clarify; first, the rule for a handball includes using any part of the body from the tips of the fingers to the shoulder. Second, the proper way to look at this soccer rule is that a field player cannot handle the ball. A ball that is kicked and hits a players hand or arm is not a handball. This means that the referee must use his or her own judgment to some extent in determining whether or not a hand ball is accidental contact or a purposeful attempt to gain an advantage. Put another way, the referee must determine if the play was Ball to Hand (legal) or Hand to Ball (illegal). Believe it or not, there is also a situation in which the goalie cannot use his/her hands. This is sometimes called the back-pass rule. Goalkeepers cannot pick up a pass that came directly from one of their teammates. In this case, the goalkeeper must use his feet. Infraction of this soccer rule will result in an indirect kick from the point of the infraction.
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