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Arizona Youth Soccer Association

E-Newsletter

September 2014
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  AYSA would like to remind all clubs, coaches and players of a few important upcoming dates:

 

CONCUSSION POLICY:

AYSA would like to remind all administrators, coaches, parents and players of our Concussion Policy.  This important document can be found here.  Reminder:  A player may only return to play if the concussion form is signed by an MD or a DO.  No exceptions to this policy shall be granted.

 

SUSPENSION REPORTING:

Effective immediately, all send off report suspensions will be posted on the AYSA website (azyouthsoccer.org), under the Administration tab, Suspensions drop down tab. The information posted will include the date of the infraction, the player's ID #, the team & club, the violation and the number of games the player/coach is suspended, in accordance with the AYSA Red Card Policy. This new procedure will replace individual emails to coaches and team managers.  Please click here for additional information

 

 

 

 

 

CELEBRATE YOUTH SOCCER MONTH - SEPTEMBER 2014

 

US Youth Soccer, the nation's largest youth sports association, is excited to kick off the 12th annual Youth Soccer Month - Celebrating Soccer in America this September, and the celebration continues throughout the month promoting the benefits of soccer.

 

This year also marks the 40th Anniversary of US Youth Soccer, founded in 1974 with around 100,000 players. The 40 Days to Play Soccer for a Change is in honor of the anniversary.   

 

 

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DOC TALK WITH BANNER CONCUSSION CENTER:

 

 

Hello AYSA!!! We hope that the new soccer season has gotten off to a great start for everyone. Here at the Banner Concussion Center we have been very busy helping to get all of the youth athletes prepared to start their seasons safely.

 

This month, Dr. Erickson explains why it is important to have a sports physical before beginning play...

 

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PCJSL REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2014
 
Pima County Junior Soccer League is a member of Arizona Youth Soccer Association and the United States Youth Soccer Association serving Tucson
and Pima County Arizona. 
 
 
Pictured above is PCJSL President, Ted Schmidt who has led an initiative for parents and coaches to "Be Kind on the Sideline" to Referees and players!
 
For the latest news and exciting PCJSL events, please click below, or visit their website at pcjsl.com, or on Facebook at:  Facebook.com/pcjsl
 
 
  
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MAXINMOTION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING:
  
In the third year of Arizona Youth Soccer Association's partnership with   MaxInMotion™, AYSA received 799 applications from 31 clubs, the biggest response to date!
  
The MaxInMotion Foundation awarded more than $160,000.00 in scholarship funding for the 2013-2014 season.  The recipients of MaxInMotion™ sports scholarships hail from all over Arizona and participate in competitive soccer, basketball, hockey, and wheelchair basketball and wheelchair power soccer. 
  
The AYSA MaxInMotion™ committee will begin reviewing applications immediately.  AYSA would like to thank the Foundation for their amazing generosity!
  
 
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COACHING EDUCATION COURSES: 

 

At the direction of AYSA Technical Director, Austin Daniels, AYSA offers coaching education for soccer coaches on all levels.  From introductory to advanced, courses are available year-round throughout Arizona. 

 

Courses book quickly, so please select a course and reserve your spot!

 

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AYSA OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM:

 

The 2014/15 Arizona Olympic Development Program is off to a roaring start as 750 players attended the 2014 ODP tryouts last month in Casa Grande, AZ.

 

 

 

This past weekend, the ODP staff was also trained this year by former US Soccer National Staff Coach Berhane Anderberhan and AYSA Technical Director Austin Daniels.  It training sessions helped enhance the ODP coaches knowledge as well put all the coaches on the same page.

 

  

 

MCDONALD'S SOCCER SATURDAY PROMOTION:

  

The McDonald's "Soccer Saturday" promotion from back in May pays big to AYSA clubs that participated!  AYSA President, Mark Thede, accepted a check for $10,000.00 from McDonald's owner/operator Brad Teufel at halftime of an Arizona United game last month.
 

AYSA and all clubs that participated would like to thank McDonald's for their support and genorosity.  Every little bit can help those in need these days and McDonald's is doing their part to support the youth soccer community of Arizona.

 

                                       

  

TOPSOCCER WANTS YOU!:

 

AYSA is looking to expand our TOPSoccer Program.  If you know of anyone who is looking for an opportunity to participate, based on the criteria of the program, please have them contact Laila Modi (Scottsdale area), or Gary Fallon (North Phoenix). 

 

What is TOPSoccer?

TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community based program that is designed to meet the needs of children and young adults that have physical and/or intellectual disabilities.The program is geared towards player development rather than to competition .The program is designed to bring the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to anyone aged 5 and older, who has a mental or physical disability.
The basis of TOPSoccer is a modified version of the game of soccer, specifically altered to allow full participation and enjoyment for each athlete.
 
What are the program's benefits?
1. Development of motor skills and improved physical fitness.
2. Promotes social skills by teaching teamwork and cooperation
3. Provides safe participation and fair play.
4. Develops positive self-concepts through experiences in discipline, initiative and achievement, which encourage children to fully realize their potential.
5. To have FUN!
 
Who is eligible for TOPSoccer?
Any player aged 5 and older having a physical or mental disability that limits their ability to perform at the level of play they have chosen to participate. Emphasis of this program is on development, training, and providing meaningful participation rather than on competition.
 

Courses will also be available soon in Southern Arizona!  For additional information on TOPSoccer...

 

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ARIZONA UNITED FALL SOCCER CAMPS: 

  

Arizona United Soccer Club and head coach Michael Dellorusso have designed camps tailored to developing players in a fun, positive and encouraging environment. Dellorusso and his staff have created curriculum focused on basic technical and tactical skills for soccer including dribbling, passing, finishing, and defending for players between the ages of U-8 to U-14. Our camps are geared to develop and refine their soccer ability. Space is limited, sign up today!

 

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LIGHTNING SAFETY OUTDOORS:

 

 Each year, about 400 children and adults in the U.S. are struck by lightning while working outside, at sports events, on the beach, mountain climbing, mowing the lawn or during other outdoor activities. About 80 people are killed and several hundred more are left to cope with permanent disabilities. Many of these tragedies can be avoided. Finishing the game, getting a tan, or completing a work shift aren't worth death or crippling injury.

 

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PLAYERS FIRST MOVEMENT:

 

My very good friend and colleague Logan Fleck had a saying about quality coaching, "It's easier to say no than go. It's harder to teach go than no." A part of coaching/teaching 'go' is to know when as the coach to let them go. High quality soccer performance by players moves through many mistakes in order to grow to a consistently good performance. Coaches of youth players, and the parents of those players, must let the youth player work through trial and error. This is an important part of the learning process. The coach should guide the players through that process, but not micromanage them...

 

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AYSA HAS A FACEBOOK PAGE...

 

For all of the latest information regarding soccer in our state and for occasional sponsor promotions, please click the Facebook logo ABOVE, then "LIKE" our page! 

 

  
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  FOR KIDS ONLY
By: Mike Woitalla
  
Dear Soccer Playing Children of America,
  
The fall season is underway and I'm hoping you're having a great time.  I'm hoping that you're playing soccer more than you have to stand in line and do drills.  I hope you're falling in love with the soccer ball and keep it with you as much as you can.  Juggling it.  Kicking it against a wall.  Dribbling it around in your backyard.  And I especially hope that your parents aren't screaming at you during your soccer games...
  
  
 
AYSA is open to submission of suggestions, ideas and content for our monthly e-newsletter. Please forward them for consideration.
 
 
Sincerely,
  

Arizona Youth Soccer Association 

IN THIS ISSUE
News & Notes
Youth Soccer Month
Banner Concussion Center
PCJSL Report
MaxInMotion
Coaching Education
ODP News
McDonald's
TOPSoccer Wants You!
Lightning Safety
"Players First Movement"
Soccer America Article
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