| Soccer Parents 101 | 
We all recognize that soccer is a very passionate game, for players and for fans.
Naturally, parents want their sons and daughters to play - play hard, play well and to have fun. Yet, parents with good intensions can sometimes undermine how much fun kids have and reduce how much they will actually benefit.
With the 2013 season in full swing, we found a fun article with tips to become a better soccer parent. Here is a quick summary from the article, we hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
A Kid's Perspective
A mother was making a breakfast of fried eggs for her teenage son. Suddenly the boy bursts into the kitchen. "Careful! Careful! Put in one more butter! Oh my goodness! You're cooking too many at once. TOO MANY! Turn them! TURN THEM NOW! We need more butter. Oh my! WHERE are we going to get MORE BUTTER? They're going to STICK! Careful!...CAREFUL! I said CAREFUL! You NEVER listen to me when you're cooking! Never! Turn them! Hurry up! Are you crazy? Have you lost your mind? Don't forget to salt them. You know you always forget to salt them. Use the salt. USE THE SALT! THE SALT!" The mother stared at him. "What's wrong with you? You think I don't now how to fry a couple of eggs?" The son calmly replied, "I just wanted to show
you what it feels like when I'm trying to play soccer." Ten Tips
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Soccer is a team sport. -
If you think your child is better than the other children on the team, congratulations - you probably fall into the majority of soccer parents. However, this is largely irrelevant (see tip #1). -
If you want your child to improve his/her skills and performance, then leave it to the coaches. The parents' jobs are to: pay,drive and offer positive support. -
If you think you can offer advice to one of the coaches, then see the team manager and arrange to take the coaching certification course. If you want to coach from the sidelines without coming to team practices, team meetings, team camps, coaches clinics or coaches meetings, keep the thought to yourself until you can watch soccer on TV. - Demonstrate good sportsmanship by applauding exceptional moves by the opposition.
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If you think you can offer good advice to a game official...(see tip #4) -
Cheer, don't coach. Avoid yelling specific instructions and issuing commands. This can be extremely confusing for a child and possibly contrary to the coach's instruction. -
Keep some comments to yourself. Do not speak out to the referee or linesman. Unless they are complimentary, do not direct comments to the members of the opposition. -
Ask your children if they like you to cheer. The answer may surprise you. -
Be positive, never negative. If a child loses the ball, for example, "Way to hustle." Is much better than "You can get that ball."
To read more from this article, visit: Mason S.A.Y. Soccer Association for Youth |
| Your Feedback Matters! | |
BC Soccer wants your feedback!
Whether you are a coach, player, parent, referee or one of the thousand soccer volunteers, your feedback matters! BC Soccer has created a survey to obtain your feedback. The survey is anonymous, will only take 8-10 minutes to complete, and upon completion of the survey you will have the opportunity to be entered to win 1 of 3 Canada Soccer Prize Packs (including tickets to the Canada Women's National Team Friendly vs Mexico).
If the button above does not work please use the link below
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/bcsoccersurvey2013
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Bring it Indoors! | |
Bays United FC is hosting the Bring it Indoors Tournament.
Mini's Tournament (U6-U11) held on December 20-22, 2013
Youth Tournament (U12-U18)held on December 27-29, 2013
Where: Oak Bay Recreation Centre
For further information about this tournament please click here.
If you'd like to promote your tournament just let us know.
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Thank You! | |
LISA would like to give a big thank you to Peninsula for hosting the U8-U10 Mini Fest on October 19 with 1650 participants.
Also, a big thank you to Prospect Lake for hosting the U11 Fest on November 2 with over 650 participants and a lot of rain!! |
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Small Side Referee Clinic |
Sooke Soccer Club is hosting a Small Side Referee clinic
When: Sunday, December 1,2013
Where: Sooke Soccer Clubhouse
Time: 9:00am thru 3:30pm
Fee: $30.00 (please pay by cash or cheque made out to "Sooke Soccer" at the clinic)
Those interested must be at least 12 years of age by December 1, 2013
To register: Send email to deanmcg@shaw.ca or if you have a questions call Dean (Head Referee) at 250-642-7618
Seating is limited so get your registration in quickly
Registration information required:
a) First and last name
b) Mailing address including postal code
c) Telephone number
d) Date of birth
e) Home club
(Registration is contingent on being registered with a soccer club because of insurance coverage)
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Make Your Own Superfood!
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Some foods are much better for you when eaten together. Below are some powerful combinations:
| If you want... | then you should eat... | |
Healthy Stomach & Strong Bones
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Calcium + Inulin
- bananas in cereal with milk
- grilled asparagus with parmesan
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Strong bones
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Calcium + Vitamin D
- salmon with kale
- broccoli cheese omelet
- tuna melt
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Sharp Vision
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Vitamin E + Vitamin C
- peanut butter with strawberries
- salad with oranges and almonds
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More Energy
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Iron + Vitamin C
- spinach salad with orange slices
- bean burrito with salsa
- oatmeal with strawberries
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Healthy Heart and Bones
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Vitamin K + Fat
- swiss chard, spinach or broccoli
sautéed in olive oil
- brussel sprouts with almonds
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Glowing Skin
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Beta-Carotene/Vitamin A + Fat
- oven-roasted sweet potato fries with olive or canola oil
- carrots in guacamole or hummus
- trail mix with dried apricots, dried papaya, almonds and walnuts
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Strong Immune System
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Zinc + Sulphur Compounds
- brown (or wild) rice with caramelized onions
- whole-wheat bagel with cream cheese and sliced onion |
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Who's on your team?
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Bre Ghesquiere
LISA Intern
Bre is LISA's new intern, working in the office twice a week and helping out during weekend festivals.
Bre grew up in Victoria playing soccer as well as a variety of other sports. With a passion for sport and fitness, she decided to pursue her education at Camosun College, where she is currently studying to receive her Bachelors in Sport & Fitness Leadership |
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Reminder: LISA Field Closure Procedures | | If you are unable to play your scheduled game due to a field closure, please advise your score recorder and attempt to reschedule the game. | |
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| Free Practice Plan | |
Hope you use this one
This month's practice plan comes from the ACTIVE START Coaching Certification Course.
Practice Plan #6 |
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| Criminal Record Checks | | |
Remember to have a current criminal record check on file with your soccer club.
For details ask your club registrar. |
YOU MAKE THE CALL!
| | Q: What happens if you show up to play a game and the field is 100 yards x 100 yards, can you play the game?? |
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Canadian Women's National Team vs. Mexico
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BC Place Vancouver
November 24, 2013
Kick-off @ 1:00pm
Tickets on sale now!!
Click here for info
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The Correct Call
| | A: No, because the field cannot be a square. |
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| Ready for trophies | |
First call for trophy return.
Make sure your trophy is engraved and then bring it back to the LISA Office. | |
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| Footballer of the Week is back | |
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websites for details.
Contact your respective organization to nominate a footballer of the week. |
| Outstanding Games | |
We encourage you to play your outstanding games during the winter break.
To see a list of your outstanding games click here and follow the link for your club. | |
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| Find us on Facebook |  |
LISA has taken the plunge into the world of Facebook!
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