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MYSA/BBSC Director Gary Hamilton

 

 Jul 2 2007  Evening Gazette

           MYSA/BBSC Director Gary Hamilton

Recognized by fans of Middlesbrough FC 

Middlesbrough Football Club of the English Premier League recently named MYSA Executive Director Gary Hamilton to its all-time team. The club nominated 30 former stars, 10 each from three distinct eras; 1876-1966, 1966-86 and 1986-present.  Fans voted Hamilton, a former midfielder, top of the 1966-86 poll. Hamilton played 272 games for the club before being forced to retire through injury at 26.

MYSA and Border Bandits are proud of the accomplishments of its Director and would like to congratulate Hamilton on this recognition. As top vote getter of his era, Hamilton will have his name added to the "Boro Brick Road," dedicated to the club’s legends and the fans who have cheered them on. 

Read the full article at:   
Gazette Live - Another brick for the Boro  



Practice Makes Permanent

 

 

 

  McAllen Youth Soccer Association executive director Gary Hamilton, right, keeps his eye on the action on the field at a soccer camp held Tuesday afternoon at the soccer fields on Bicentennial Boulevard in McAllen.

 August 17, 2007  

‘Practice Makes Permanent’: A retired soccer star is bringing his expertise to coaching.

When Gary Hamilton left England 15 years ago, he couldn’t walk down the street without someone recognizing him.

Hamilton, now 41, played professional soccer for the Middlesbrough Football Club for 10 years. The midfielder retired with a knee injury in 1992.

Now that he lives in McAllen, Hamilton doesn’t have to worry about overzealous fans.

FOR FULL STORY CLICK ON LINK BELOW:

http://www.themonitor.com/news/hamilton-4577-soccer-mcallen.html



Tribute to RVYSA President, Joe Bazan's Son

 

 Feb 29, 2008

Jersey No. 12 saved for Harlingen family

A game like soccer has the ability to unite a team.

But for the Bazan family of Harlingen, seeing jersey number 12 out on the field has helped them through the most difficult of times.

The Bazans said a Tuesday game pitting Harlingen Cardinal's boys soccer team against the Harlingen South Hawks has special meaning for them.

"I didn't get the number 12 until my junior year due to my brother having it," said Daniel Joseph Bazan. "So, I had to watch him wear that big number 12 and I always wanted it. I always wanted to wear that number. I always wanted him to be proud of me."

FOR FULL STORY CLICK ON LINK BELOW:

http://www.valleycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=101048



Facebook campaign roots for Gary Hamilton

 

 Facebook campaign roots for Gary Hamilton

A Facebook campaign has begun, rooting for former midfielder Hammy as the next Boro manager.

Organiser Liz Hamilton said: “I started the campaign to spread the word and within the first few hours more than 100 fans have pledged their support.”

Those supporters include former Boro defender Paul Ward, who wants to be Hammy’s assistant!

Since retiring from the Boro in 1992, action man Gary has been executive director of the South Texas Soccer Academy in McAllen, Texas.



Middlesbrough FC 1986 - 1988
 Middlesbrough FC 1986 - 1988           GARY HAMILTON

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY2eqYjwQ7w    (Gary #5 doing a flip)

 

 Middlesbrough FC 1986 - 1988 part 3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U24nClwYy7M    (Gary #5 dancing a jig)

 



Monday, October 25
McAllen's Hamilton getting support for Middlesbrough job
 

 
McAllen's Hamilton getting support for Middlesbrough job

Gary Hamilton thinks he might be the right man to bring English soccer club Middlesbrough FC to prominence.  And at least 300 people on Facebook agree.

 

Hamilton, who currently serves as the executive director of the McAllen Youth Soccer Association and head coach of the Dynamo South Texas Academy, is a darkhorse candidate for the vacant manager position at second-division Middlesbrough, the club he played for from 1983 to 1992. His candidacy is being supported by a Facebook group called “Gary Hamilton for Middlesbrough FC Manager” started last Tuesday by his daughter Liz Hamilton.

 

“I kind of did the gentle nudge to say, ‘Why can’t you apply for that? You’re qualified,’” Liz said. “I guess he didn’t have the confidence but I wanted to show him how many fans do love him and are rooting for him. And it’s worked.”

 

Since the group started, it has grown to 302 members as of Saturday afternoon. On Friday, he appeared on BBC radio in Middlesbrough to talk about his candidacy, one that seems well-received by the club’s supporters.

 

FOR FULL STORY CLICK ON LINK BELOW:

http://www.themonitor.com/sports/middlesbrough-43872-hamilton-gary.html



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FALL 2010 KICKOFF 9-25-10

9/25/10 (PICTURE ABOVE)

MAYOR RICHARD CORTEZ KICKS OF FALL SEASON 2010 FOR MYSA



Sarah Stansell January 6, 2011

College athlete from Valley wins a national championship

By JIM McKONE   Published: Thursday, January 6, 2011 

Sarah Stansell of McAllen hit the winning soccer goal that enabled Hardin-Simmons University to advance to the national championship game in December.

Her winning shot in penalty kicks gave Hardin-Simmons a chance to play in the finals of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Women’s Soccer Championship. HSU was looking for its first Division III team title in any sport.

“This means everything to us,” said Stansell, after 110 minutes of a defensive struggle that resulted in a 0-0 tie with Ohio’s Otterbein University. “We have worked hard to get here, and I know we are going to face a great team. I am just so excited to be playing for a national title.”
Stansell and the HSU Cowgirls went on to face the two-time defending champions, Messiah College of Pennsylvania, defeating them 2-1. HSU finished the season with a 24-0-1 record and ranked number one in the country. Stansell, a four-year starter for the Cowgirls, served as a captain and started all 25 games this season.

 TO READ FULL STORY CLICK ON LINK BELOW:

http://valleytowncrier.com/articles/2011/01/06/news/doc4d263e6a48d76059811745.txt



2011 South Texas ODP Pool

1-27-11  Congratulations to the players selected to the 2011 South Texas ODP Pool!

                   The function of ODP is the identification, selection, and opportunity for development of the state’s top players, and through high level training and competition, to provide the means by which these players are prepared to compete for selection for regional, national, collegiate and professional opportunities. STYSA ODP Philosophy The primary responsibility for the development of all players belongs to the clubs.  It is the responsibility and function of STYSA to identify, select, and develop the state’s elite players to compete with and against each other in preparation for regional, national, collegiate, or professional opportunities.

Success at the ODP level is directly tied to the high level of the players, coaches, and competition in South Texas.  For ODP to be a true success, STYSA must work in cooperation with club coaches, club officials, local Associations, and parents.   
  
 The Olympic Development Program (ODP) is part of the original Olympic Development Program founded in 1977 by US Youth Soccer is a national identification and development program for elite level players.  The program identifies and develops players to compete at the state, regional, and national levels in support of National Team development efforts. 

                                                 2011 ODP Girls Pool List

98 Girls Pool: Paloma Farias, Anna Hover,  Leah Leal, Delaney McDaniel, Kaitlyn Watson 

96 Girls Pool: Elise Fennegan

 

                                    2011 ODP Boys Pool List 

98 Boys Pool: Alec Garcia, Gunnar Henderson,  Cole Hill 

 

96 Boys Pool: Paco Paez

94/95 Boys Pool:Jorge Chavez, Maon Rankin, Alexis Vela, Roman Villeareal 



HASNL
 HASNL        HIGH ACHIEVERS SPECIAL NEEDS LEAGUE

FOR: BOYS AND GIRLS                                                   AGES: 5 YEARS-12 YEARS

DATES: MARCH 5-APRIL 9                                             LOCATION: DE LEON SOCCER FIELDS

TO REGISTER PLEASE GO BY THE MYSA OFFICE, PICK UP A REGISTRATION FORM FROM THE HELP

DESK AT DE LEON OR DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORMS BELOW AND FAX TO 956-631-9514.      

 Youth soccer for special needs is aimed to enable youngsters with disabilities, develop their

physical fitness, technical skills, courage, and self-esteem through the joy and excitement of

playing soccer.    

 Emphasize team play and fun as main focus  * Equal play * Players wear soccer uniforms  *  

Players follow MODIFIED soccer rules  *  Parents are encouraged to help coach   

No official game score  *  More relaxed  * Cheer for both teams  * Small groups by age/ability  *

 3v3 games  *  Using U5/U6 Rules  *  Soccer activities  * Positive experience 

MYSA PLAYER FORM PDFMYSA PLAYER FORM PDF         HASNL Release FormHASNL Release Form ___________________________________________ 

Special needs soccer league needs more participants
by Erika Flores Valley Central.com

It's a popular sport all over the world, and now a soccer association in McAllen will be bringing

the sport to children with special needs in the Rio Grande Valley.

The McAllen Youth Soccer Association said they're pumped up and ready to roll with their special

needs league, but they need more children to register.

Rene Cortinas has a 10-year-old autistic son. He keeps a close eye on him. "My wife and I have

been raising our son with the autism spectrum disorder since he's been born," said Cortinas.

FOR FULL STORY CLICK ON LINK:

http://www.valleycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=587029

 

 Special-needs children get a shot at soccer

April 11, 2011 7:23 PM   Ildefonso Ortiz  The Monitor

Luisa Ramirez watched her 7-year-old daughter, Sara, run across the soccer field — and score.

The mother smiled and cheered, but the young player didn’t celebrate: She ran back to her position and waited for the ball to come her way before kicking it again.

That brought more cheering from her coaches and family.

“She tells her friends that she plays soccer,” Ramirez said. “This is her game.”

FOR FULL STORY CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:

http://www.themonitor.com/news/old-49073-watched-ramirez.html



Sunday, July 24
Dynamo Camp 2011


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OLLU Men's All Conference First Team
Fri, Nov 11, 2011 - [Men's Soccer] - by Patricia Constantin
WACO, TEXAS (Nov. 11, 2011)  -- The Red River Athletic Conference announced today the members of the 2011 Red River Athletic Conference Men's Soccer All-Conference Team as voted by the conference's head coaches. 
  
Our Lady of the Lake University's Gary Hamilton and Octavio Herrera were named to the All-Conference First Team.
  
Hamilton is a senior defender from Middlesbrough, England and the captain of the team. Herrera is a junior defender from Harlingen, Texas.


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Capital One Academic All District
 

SAN ANTONIO (Nov. 4, 2011) -- Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) has received noticed that David Bazan and Gary Hamilton have been named to the Capital One Academic All-District Men's Soccer Team, presented by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). 

Nominations for the awards are submitted by members of the association. News and Sports Information Officer Patty Constantin represents OLLU in the association.

To be nominated, a student-athlete must be a starter or important reserve with at least a 3.30 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) at his/her current institution. Nominated athletes must have participated in at least 50 percent of the team's games at their positions. No student-athlete is eligible until he/she has completed one full calendar year at his/her current institution and has reached sophomore athletic eligibility.

Hamilton and Bazan are captains of the Saints' team this year. Hamilton is a native of Middlesbrough, England, and lives in McAllen, Texas. He is majoring in Biology at OLLU. Bazan is from Harlingen, Texas, and is also majoring in Biology. Both student-athletes are seniors this year.  

http://www.ollusaintsathletics.com/article/670.php



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BU9 ORANGE CHAMPIONS

 BU9 ORANGE CHAMPIONS CORPUS CHRISTI TOURNAMENT 11-26-11

CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE PLAYERS FOR A JOB WELL DONE!

pictured back row:Carlos Juvera, Emiliano Mendoza, Davin Hickman-Chow, Anthony Perez, Nic Contreras

front row: Johan Arevalo, Roberto Segura, Diego Cortez



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Wednesday, November 30
Academic All America
 

TOWSON, MD. (Nov. 29, 2011)  – Our Lady of the Lake University men's soccer standout Gary Hamilton Jr has been selected to the 2011 Capital One Academic All-America® College Division Men's Soccer Team as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

The College Division Academic All-America® soccer teams are comprised of student-athletes from NAIA, Canadian and two-year institutions.

Hamilton is included in the first team's defense, along with College of Idaho's James Collet, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Matthias Klatt and McPherson College's Tyler Tank. He is the only member of the Red River Athletic Conference included in this year's Capital One Academic All-America® team.
 

Hamilton, a senior from Middlesbrough, England, scored one goal this season, the only goal of his four-year career at Our Lady of the Lake. He helped the Saints to 12-6-2 overall record and to the semifinal round of the Red River Athletic Conference Tournament. An All-RRAC First Team member, the biology major has a 3.86 G.P.A.

About the Capital One Academic All-America®program
To be eligible for Capital One Academic All-America® consideration, a student-athlete must be a varsity starter or key reserve, maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.30 on a scale of 4.00, have reached sophomore athletic and academic standings at his/her current institution and be nominated by his/her sports information director.

Since the program's inception in 1952, CoSIDA has bestowed Academic All-America honors on more than 14,000 student-athletes in Divisions I, II, III and NAIA, covering all NCAA championship sports.



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GU10 White Champions San Antonio Fall Shootout 2011

GU10 White Champions San Antonio Fall Shootout 2011

CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE PLAYERS FOR A JOB WELL DONE!

pictured back row: Rebekah Rodriguez, Rylie Flores, Alexa Garza, Sabina Sanchez 

front row: Chloe Ribera, Zarahy Campos, Ximena Farias, Taylor Campbell



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GU15 Orange Western District Champions
12-10-11  GU15 Orange Take Western District Championship with impressive displays of opponents
Lonestars 0 v Dynamo 0
Dynamo 1 v Elgin Ladycats 0
Arsenal Black 1 v Dynamo 8
Dynamo 2 v Arsenal Wht 1 


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GU12 Orange Western District Champions Runners Up
12-10-11  GU12 Orange Take Western District Championship runners up slot with impressive displays of opponents.
CC United 3 v Dynamo 1
Dynamo 4 v SA Fusion 2
Dynamo 1 v Force 0
Semi Final  Cheetahs 1 v Dynamo 6
Final  Dynamo 1 v CC United 2


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GU15 Dynamo Jrs STYSA State Champions

12-17-11 GU15 DYNAMO JRS STYSA STATE CHAMPIONS. SAN MARCOS. THEY PLAYED AGAINST SOME VERY TOUGH OPPONENTS.

CONGRATULATIONS FOR A JOB WELL DONE.