August
In This Issue
National Cup Finals Webcast
Midyear Meeting Announcements
Tip of the Month, a new feature
Hall of Fame Program Book Ads
Coed Cup Registration
Veteran's Cup Results
Member Responsibilities
Sustaining Membership Program
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Upcoming Events

August 8-10, 2008 
 
August 8-10, 2008
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North Texas Soccer Assoc. - Coors Light Cup
 
August 9-10, 2008
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Metro DC-Virginia Soccer Assoc. - Neptune Soccer Classic
 
August 15-17, 2008
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Florida State Soccer Assoc. - Disney's 7v7 Adult Soccer Challenge 
 
August 30 - September 1, 2008
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Georgia Amateur Soccer Assoc. - Jekyll Island Gold Cup
 
September 6, 2008
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Ohio Soccer Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Tip of the Month

 
'Importance of the First Goal'
 
The game of soccer is just like any other competition. The mental aspects cannot be ignored nor can the emotional ones. The value that the ever important first goal has, can be measured by the aspects mentioned above. In fact, the first goal provides tactical advantage forcing the opponent to push forward and open up defensively. Furthermore, the first goal allows the scoring team to become more defensively minded. Read More.

 

Communications Announcements|Membership Services Updates 

Coverage of National Cup Finals to air live

USASA National Cups
For the third consecutive year, the United States Adult Soccer Association will webcast two championship games from its upcoming National Cup Finals 2008. The tournament, the biggest amateur soccer competition in the nation, will be held at the Starfire Sports Complex, Seattle, WA, on August 8-10.

On Sunday, August 10, the Men's Amateur Cup and Women's U23 Cup finals will be available for online streaming through an audio webcast. The Women's U23 will air live at 11:00 a.m. and the Men's Amateur at 2:00 p.m., both Pacific Time.
 
The audio webcast will be accessible from a link located on the top left corner of the USASA's website - www.usasa.com. For the official schedule, Read More
 
Midyear Meeting Announcements
 
The AlamoRegistration for this year's Midyear Meeting at the San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas, on October 9-12 will be made available online on Wednesday, August 6, at www.usasa.com under the Midyear Meeting 2008 page.  Please remember to sign up as soon as possible because the rates will increase the closer we get to the meeting.
 
Registration Dates: 
8/6/08 - 8/29/08: $100
8/30/08 - 9/19/08: $125
9/20/08 - 10/3/08: $150
 
Ranch Experience with Texas Style BBQ: On Saturday evening, October 11, come join us for a ranch experience and Texas Style BBQ at the Enchanted Springs Ranch located just outside of San Antonio. Read More.

 
Keeping In Touch to feature "Tip of the Month"
 
Aleks MBeginning this August, Keeping In Touch brings you a brand new section called "Tip of the Month" a segment dedicated to coaching tips that will be located on the left column under Upcoming Events of the monthly newsletter.
 

The USASA is pleased to start this new feature and knows that members will benefit from reading about many techniques than can be employed on the field, right away.

A USSF License "A" Coach, Aleks Mihailovic, Head Coach of the USASA Men's National Team, will be sharing his coaching knowledge with the USASA membership as well as all friends of soccer. In this first issue he explains the importance of the first goal and how to prepare for it.
 
Meet the Coach, Read More.  
Hall of Fame Program Book Ads
 
HOFThe USASA Midyear Meeting & Workshops as well as the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony are just around the corner. Consequently, the Hall of Fame Committee is now accepting Ads for its 2008 Program Book.
 
If your Association would like to place an Ad in the 2008 Program Book, this is your chance to send your art-work in and congratulate the inductee(s) of your preference. You may also promote your Association through this marketing tool which will be distributed at the Hall of Fame Ceremony on October 10, 2008. The Midyear Meeting and Workshops is being held in San Antonio, Texas on October 9-12, 2008.
 
Please download the Program Book Ad Contract Form here; fill it out completely and mail it to the USASA National Office. Deadline for submission is September 10, 2008.
 
Act quickly as space run out fast! 
 
Coed Cup Registration

CoedRegistration for the 2009 Coed Cup is now open and will close on August 31, 2008. However, there is an early-bird registration that ends on August 15. Teams will be permitted to have up to 25 registered players on their roster for the team and for each game. Click here to download the official entry form.

The Coed Cup will be held at Russell Creek Park in Dallas, Texas on October 24-26, 2008. Read More.
 
Veteran's Cup Results
 
vc 2008Play in the 11th annual USASA Veteran's Cup ended on Sunday, July 13th as eighty-four teams competed for titles in thirteen women's and men's divisions. This was the second year that the event was held in Bellingham, Washington. The tournament was jointly hosted by the Whatcom Sports Commission and the Washington State Soccer Association.

"Following rain during 2007, the weather was beautiful throughout the tournament as temperatures remained in the upper 70s. A clear view of Mount Baker framed the background for the event, we couldn't ask for anything else" said Tim Busch, Veteran's Cup Chair.

For results and pictures,
Read More
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Organizational Member Responsibilities
 
Please click on the following link for a copy of the organizational member checklist.  This checklist outlines all of the important items due to the USASA national office and their respective deadlines for the remainder of the year.  The items include bylaw changes, reports, annual membership fees, player databases, league and team information, position changes and registration fees.
 
Organizational Member Checklist
 
USASA Acknowledges New Member
 
USASA would like to welcome the following individual into the Sustaining Membership Program.

- Jennie Wyckoff of New York, NY (Silver Level)

Thanks for your support!

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