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The LUYSA Goal Post Newsletter
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 Dear LUYSA Member,
 Welcome to the first issue of the Langley United Youth Soccer Association Newsletter! This monthly newsletter is being published so that we can better communicate, educate, and stay in touch with you, our Members, about topics that interest all of us in the world of soccer, our players and the LUYSA club.
Each month we will include a variety of articles, a Tip of the Month, and Quote of the Month. These can be found on the left side of the newsletter. On the right side we will be featuring an interview with a LUYSA Board Member, Mini Player, Mini Coach, Youth Player, Youth Coach and a Volunteer.
In this issue you will find articles from our Technical Director, Doug Rosenlund and our Technical Head Coach, Mark Parker. As well, you can learn more about the LUYSA Pyramid of Play, Nutrition, and our new 2010 Spring Player Development Program. And, at the bottom of the newsletter, we have included a Help Wanted! section. Check it out to see how you can help at LUYSA.
We would also love to hear from you! Tell us what you would like to see in upcoming issues. Send your comments, feedback, and ideas to info@luysa.com.
Happy Reading!
The LUYSA Newsletter Team!
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From The Technical Director
Doug Rosenlund
 A good coach will make his players see what they can be rather than what they are." Ara Parasheghian
I have been part of this club since 1982 and I have never been as excited about the future of LUYSA as I am today. Hiring Mark Parker was a very positive decision for LUYSA as his professionalism coupled with his vast experience in player development will lead to success on the field and in our community. On top of that, his soccer contacts within BC, Canada and Europe will provide opportunities to develop our players to an even higher standard than was ever available to LUYSA before. Furthermore, from a personal perspective, I know that Mark and I share the same philosophy and coaching methodology and this will only help to make LUYSA's technical team stronger. I look forward to what lies ahead for Langley Soccer. Read More... |
From The Technical Head Coach
Mark Parker
 Although it's February, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all the members of LUYSA a peaceful and prosperous 2010.
The position that I have taken on as the Technical Head Coach of the LUYSA Club is one that I am very excited about and look forward to seeing the club grow from strength to strength. From a development point of view, I believe that given time we have the best method for successful youth soccer development in North America.
Within our club, we are blessed to have some very good coaches; these coaches will transfer the clubs philosophy of player development into a reality. We are also blessed to have some of the most enthusiastic players that are willing to learn and be coached; having these two key ingredients, half the battle is won. Read More... |
Spring Has Arrived In Langley
Langley United Youth Soccer Association Announces Its 2010 Spring Player Development Program
With the ongoing efforts of advancing player development, we are pleased to advise that LUYSA will be undertaking a number of age specific player development programs for the spring of 2010. All programs will have a major focus on individual player development that would need commitment and dedication. In addition to the individual development, all LUYSA player development programs will follow the guidelines of the Long Term Player Development Model as set out by the Canadian Soccer Association. Some of these programs will also offer players the opportunity of a travel experience within a team set-up. Read More... |
LUYSA Player Development Pyramid
Creating A Developmental Structure
The Langley United Youth Soccer Association Player Development Pyramid creates a progressive developmental structure providing players the opportunity to move from introductory mini level of play to the elite level of National Youth Team.
Between these levels the LUYSA player Development Pyramid directs and guides players through the levels house, select, Provincial Program. It then guides the elite youth player to the National Training Centre and onto the National Youth Team and into the professional club.
The alternate route would be into the College or University stream of development . Read More... |
| Good Food = Good Fuel
Be The Better Player By Eating Better
As a soccer player you are always looking to improve your performance from a physical point of view. This could be in the form of speed, strength, endurance, skill, tactical or other.
Soccer players should constantly look to increase the body's maximum potential and forcing it over the natural "limit" that the average human body possesses, into another zone so to speak, or out of the comfort zone. This is achieved through hard training, dedication, commitment and a desire to be better than the regular player. With all this effort and physical output comes an equally high requirement for energy consumption, in other words what are you putting into your body determines what your out put levels will be. You cannot fuel a Ferrari on regular gas, equally you cannot fuel an athletic body on junk food. Or you cannot fuel your body with the incorrect food, even though they do have some excellent nutritional values. Our diet has to be a priority in our game and training. Read More... |
Tip Of The Month
To Our Coaches:
A picture paints a thousand words, demonstrate during your training sessions - do not just tell the players verbally.
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Quote Of The Month
By George Raveling, University of S. California
"Coaches should always get players to think in terms of wanting to, not having to."
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Help Wanted!
Become A LUYSA Volunteer
We are looking for Volunteers for the following position(s):
Age Group Coordinators
This position is a non-voting role that does not require you to attend regularly scheduled board meetings. Some of your duties would include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Place registered players on teams
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Assist Director with coaching assignments
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Communicate information from LUYSA to coaches and team managers
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Assign practice days and times
If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a LUYSA Age Group Coordinator, or you would like to help elsewhere, email info@luysa.com
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Langley United Youth Soccer Association
PO Box 26015
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Board Member
Spotlight
Reinhold Jahn President
We are all aware of the stresses and pressure that comes from being President of a non-profit organization,why did you want to take on this responsibility?
This is a very good question and I constantly get reminded by others regarding the same question. I do it for many reason but my main reason is to foster the game of soccer. I truly love this game and if we are able to provide our club the best coaches and facilities, our entire organization will benefit.
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Mini Player Spotlight
Josh Reinhard
What age group and team do you play for? U8; The Raptors
How long have you been playing for LUYSA?
3 years
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Mini Coach Spotlight
Carole McCarthy
What age group and team do you coach?
I coach U7 and the name of the team is CRUSH.
How long have you been coaching in LUYSA? I just started coaching in September of 2009 but have been a sideline Mom for the past six years.
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Youth Player Spotlight
Keanan Witzel
What age group and team do you play for?
U13 Silver
How long have you been playing for LUYSA? 5 years - house / house / silver / gold / silver
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Youth Coach Spotlight
Gary Reid
What age group and team do you coach?
U14 Metro B
How long have you been coaching in LUYSA? 7 years
Why do you coach?
I have a deep passion for the game.
I remember as a youth my dad saying to me that if you love the game then "give back" to the game if you have the opportunity. My son started at U7 and that was my chance to step into coaching.
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Volunteer Spotlight
Terri Andre What is your volunteer role with LUYSA?
U6 Coordinator
How long have you been a volunteer with LUYSA?
This is my first year
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