Liberty Union Youth Soccer Association: LUYSA News
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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.
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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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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.
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If you have any pictures of our LUYSA soccer teams or players and would like them included on our web page please email them to mgilmour@columbus.rr.com or drop off a picture CD to the concession stand and we will put your pictures up on the web!!!
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3v3 Tournament
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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
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Wednesday, January 31
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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.
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Monday, April 10 Beyond techniques and tactics
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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