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Coach's Corner by Aleks Mihailovic |
Team Management
For coaches and managers, the number one responsibility is the safety of their players.
Players must feel confident in their coach's decision making ability when it comes to their safety and well being.
The first issue to take in consideration is knowing and understanding laws of the game, able to properly instruct players regarding safety, technique, and methods of play, inspect and maintain equipment, Read More. | |
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| We Need Your Opinion... Please Take the Survey! |
USASA invites you to participate in our Women's Soccer Survey. Created by the women's task force, this survey was designed to collect league demographic information, gather details on the interest levels for various USASA competitions and ask for suggestions on ways to increase participation in women's soccer.
We would also like to ask association presidents and administrators to pass this survey along to all of the women's leagues in their state, especially those who may not already be receiving our newsletter.
Although this survey is targeted towards women's leagues and their administrators, we encourage all of our members to take a look and provide us with any feedback they believe could be beneficial to growing the women's game within USASA. Thanks in advance for your participation!
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| New Appointment for USASA's Coaching Education Committee |
 The USASA family gives Aleks Mihailovic a warm welcome as Chair to the Coaching Education Committee. Formerly known as the USASA Coaching Committee, its goal is to take on more of an educative pathway for years to come.
"My immediate goals are to create a three tier plan that will benefit our entire membership, starting with a specific strategy for recreational teams" said Mihailovic.
Mr. Mihailovic was the Region II Director of such committee when appointed Chairman. He also authors the Coach's Corner Column featured on Keeping In Touch and the USASA web site. Every month, he shares his coaching knowledge including tips and techniques which members employ on and off the field.
"Recently, I had the opportunity to speak in regards to the benefits of coaching education at a Region IV Workshop. I've learned a lot from this event especially on how we can advance our programs."
To learn more about the direction of the Coaching Education Committee, Read More. | |
| What You Need to Know About This Year's AGM |
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 Please note the following updates. The Region IV meeting start time at the AGM has been changed. On Friday, March 13th, the Region IV meeting will now commence at 9:00 AM instead of the previously scheduled 10:00 AM. The meeting schedule in the AGM council book was printed before this change, so for those states in this region, please remind all of your attendees about the new start time. An updated schedule will be posted on our web site. The Friday, March 13th AGM evening event has also been confirmed. AGM registrants will have the opportunity to take in the Haramabe Village Street Festival at Disney's Animal Kingdom, including a buffet dinner and entertainment. Transportation will be provided, Read More. |
| Wallingford Shooting Stars Selected Recharge Team of the Month! |
 We are happy to announce that Wallingford Shooting Stars of Wallingford Women's Over 30 League is the January Recharge Team of the Month winner. The team is from the Connecticut Adult Recreational Soccer League affiliated with the Connecticut State Soccer Association.
Formed in the early 1990's by Wallingford Shooting Stars team captain, Marsha Langner, the Women's Connecticut Adult Recreational Soccer League is a non-profit organization dedicated to the Women's Over 30 game. This hard-working squad have continually dedicated their time and efforts toward creating an annual soccer tournament to benefit a local charity in the Wallingford area.
In past years, the Women's "Kick for a Cause Women's Invitational Soccer Tournament" has donated approximately $5000 each year to the Wallingford Wishing Well Organization, an association devoted to the benefit of needy children throughout the area. Originally, the Wallingford Shooting Stars members devised this charity event in the hopes to benefit the children in Wallingford, while bringing attention to, Read More. |
| The Anticipated News of the USASA National Cups '09 |
 The USASA National Cups will kick off its 2009 championship at the Seminole County Sports Training Center in Sanford, Florida on July 24-26. We wish the best to all participating teams as they advance throughout the state and regional tournaments. If you would like to spotlight any of these teams at any point throughout the qualification process, please send us a team profile which will be highlighted on the USASA web site. Click on the links below to find out the dates of the USASA Regional Cups! Region IRegion IIRegion IIIRegion IV |
| Veteran's Cup Launches New Web Site |
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 As you all know, the USASA is holding the Veteran's Cup on July 7-12, 2009 in Lancaster, Massachusetts. Hosted by MASS Soccer, the 12th annual tournament is also featuring a new website with all the information you need to participate, play, and party! If you have not checked the new site out, you should prompt to your internet explorer and type the URL. Or easier yet, click here to access.
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| USASA Acknowledges New Member |
USASA would like to welcome the following individual into the Sustaining Membership Program. - George Ashak of Portage, IN (Gold Level) Thanks for your support! Want to become a member? Click here to learn more about the Sustaining Membership Program. |
| News From the Kansas Soccer Association |
 The Kansas Soccer Association held its Annual General Meeting in Wichita, KS, on January 11, 2009. Some of the subjects discussed were the Kansas Cup 2009 to kick off on June 13-14, 2009 in Emporia, KS; the newly addition of two leagues: De Oro Topeka and Liberal (LIFA); and the association's new website, which is up and running for all members. Check it out at www.kansassoccer.com. |
| Nominations Being Accepted for the Recharge Team of the Year Award |
The Recharge Team of the Year Award rewards teams for their outstanding service off the field through volunteer work, service projects, fundraisers and for promoting the game of soccer throughout their community.
USASA's national office is now accepting nominations for the Team of the Year program which runs from August 1 - July 31 (November 1 - July 31 for the first year). A monthly winner will be selected from all nominations and the monthly winners will then compete with one another for the annual award. Monthly and annual winners will also be featured on USASA, Major League Soccer and Women's Professional Soccer's web sites. For application form and details, Read More.
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