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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
Thursday, April 24
Tribute to Rio Valley Youth Soccer Association President, Joe Bazan's Son
Tribute to Rio Valley Youth Soccer Association
President, Joe Bazan's Son
Jersey Number Has Special Meaning
Updated: Feb 29, 2008 08:38 AM CST
Reported by Martha Benavides
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I register a whole team?
We are discouraging team registrations. MYSA has new forms to be completed by the parents. We place kids in the same age groups. We may allow kids to play up 1 year, but only the director of the club can make that decision. Kids are not allowed to play down a year.
How are players selected for teams?
Returning players on a team have priority, after this, teams are formed by the commissioners for each age group. Players will be placed on teams based on geographical location, school attended and/or neighborhoods.
What if we don't want the same coach as last year?
Only the parents of a player may request for their child to be placed on another team. MYSA may move a player if there is space availability on another team.
It is up to the parents to let MYSA know if there are problems or issues with a certain coach.
When and where are games played?
All MYSA recreational games are played Saturdays from 9:00am-3:00pm at De Leon Soccer Complex located at 29th and Nolana. This includes U5 - U12.
Division II, Super II and Division I are scheduled at other selected sites to include Bicentennial Park on Saturday and Sunday Afternoon.
This is subject to change as scheduling needs to stay flexible. For location maps, click on the Locations Link located to the left side of you screen.
Is participation limited to McAllen Residents only?
No. Everyone is welcome to come and play. We have players valley wide.
What do I need for registration?
1-If you are a returning player from last year , a) registration fee, b) completed registration form and c) completed parent agreement
2-If you are a new player, a) all the above and b) copy of the players birth certificate
How much is Registration?
$90. 00 Early Registration
$105.00 Late Registration
Uniform is included with these fees. Shirt, shorts and socks are part of the uniform. Parents are responsible for soccer shoes and shin guards.
Wednesday, May 28
Houston Dynamo establish South Texas Dynamo Academy
Houston Dynamo announce plans to establish academy in Valley
The 2006 Major League Soccer champion Houston Dynamo recently conducted a camp in McAllen and announced their intentions to establish a Dynamo South Academy. James Clarkson, Youth Development Director for the Dynamos, talked of the soccer talent in the RGV and how the Dynamo South Academy will provide players from this region with a direct route to MLS. Clarkson named MYSA/BBSC Executive Director Gary Hamilton to head the Dynamo South Academy and talked of how they would be looking for the top 60 players from ages 13-18 in the Rio Grande Valley.
See photos of the Dynamo Camp at:
http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/thumbpage.aspx?e=2976026
