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AYSA would like to remind all clubs, coaches and players of a few important upcoming dates:
CHANGES FOR THE 2015/16 SEASON:
AYSA will have a few changes upcoming for the 2015/16 season. This portion of the monthly e-newsletter will outline a few of these changes monthly thru the summer months, prior to the start of the season.
AYSA Youth Academy - The AYSA Youth Academy will now begin for players u-7 to U-10. The goal of the Youth Academy is for all players to gain more touches on the ball both at training and in games. This model is being adapted throughout the country and will eventually become the Standard throughout US Youth Soccer.
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MAXINMOTON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
2015/16 Season
Applications to apply for a scholarship through the MaxInMotion Foundation will be available soon. One ready, AYSA will send an email with all of the information to our membership. Please look for that email and remember to submit your information prior to the application deadline. To learn more about the MaxInMotion Foundation, please CLICK HERE
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USYSA - REGION IV - PRESIDENTS CUP REGIONALS:
AYSA is pleased to announce that 13 teams will be traveling to Snohomish, Washington (Located just outside of Seattle) for the US Youth Soccer Association Region IV Presidents Cup Regionals. The competition will be held June 9-14, 2015. Good Luck to all teams participating! For more information, please CLICK HERE
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USYSA - REGION IV - FAR WEST REGIONALS:
AYSA is pleased to announce that 20 teams will be traveling to Boise, Idaho for the US Youth Soccer Association Region IV Far West Regional Championships. The competition will be held June 22-29, 2015. Good Luck to all teams participating! For more information, please CLICK HERE
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ARIZONA OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Seeking Qualified Coaches for 2015/16
YSA is currently seeking coaches for their Young Olympians Program and the Olympic Development Program. This is a part-time position working primarily weekends. Duties include providing administrative support to the AYSA ODP Directors and Technical Director; includes selection of players; practices; special events; ODP Tournament; ODP Camp; as well as other tasks as directed by the ODP Director...
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OLIVIA DE LA TORRE
US YOUTH SOCCER - PLAYER OF THE MONTH!
Olivia has been playing soccer for nine years, and often plays as a defender who is happiest when preventing a goal rather than scoring one. She recently earned the sportsmanship award at a tournament, and she makes sure each of her teammates enjoys the game.
Off the field, Olivia volunteers often as a member of the National Junior Honor Society, as well as with her church nursery each weekend and with the Reading Buddies program at her school. She also recently volunteered at the 2015 US Youth Soccer ODP Championships as field monitor. After moving to Arizona from California,
Olivia handled the adjustment well and has balanced playing with her new soccer club with achieving honor roll grades in school. She is an example of a well-rounded student-athlete who works hard on and off the field.
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2015 ARIZONA STATE CUP CHAMPIONSHIPS
PRESENTED BY MAXINMOTION FOUNDATION:
AYSA was pleased to crown 14 State Cup Champions on May 3, 2015 at the Grande Sports World in Casa Grande, AZ. These 14 teams are now eligible to move on and participate in the US Youth Soccer Region IV Far West Regional Championships in Boise, Idaho! For a list of the 2015 Champions, please CLICK HERE.
UNDER 19 STATE CUP:
U-19 teams will be participating in State Cup on Memorial Day
Weekend in Phoenix.
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Arizona Elite ID Camp & Jr. Pre-Academy Camp
Grande Sports World July 26-29, 2015
US College Soccer ID Camps are very excited to announce the Arizona Elite ID Camp & Junior Pre-Academy Camp will be held this summer at the Grande Sports World Complex in Casa Grande, Arizona, for male players ages 9-18. These facilities will provide the ultimate camp experience, with state-of-the art facilities from the finest soccer fields to the impressive performance center coupled with luxury amenities and world-class service.
Grande Sports World is one of the finest educational and sports training facilities in the US; and serves as the preferred training destination for youth and professional athletes from around the globe. Completed in 2010 at a cost of $20 million, Grande Sports World boasts an impressive 5,388 square meter indoor training and conditioning Performance Center with state-of-the-art equipment, professional-grade locker rooms, physical therapy and rehabilitation areas; as well as two therapy pools to assist in physical rehab and recovery.
Our campers will stay in the Francisco Grande Hotel and Golf Resort and on-site dorms which are just a two-minute walk to the training fields and indoor facilities. Top US College Programs already committed to attending The Arizona Elite ID Camp include VIRGINIA, UCLA, SOUTH FLORIDA, AKRON, PENN STATE, UMASS, LIBERTY, VALPARAISO, JACKSONVILLE, MANHATTAN, NIAGARA, AZUSA PACIFIC, TAMPA, TYLER & LINCOLN!
Space is very limited so make sure to reserve your spot today at: www.USCOLLEGESOCCERIDCAMPS.com
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DOC TALK WITH BANNER CONCUSSION CENTER
Importance of Proper Nutrition
As the calendar turns to May, it is time to start thinking about the summer months and how to best prepare our athletes for the heat by looking at what they eat and drink. This month, we are happy to have our dietician friends from Banner Cardon Children's Medical Center help to provide some nutritional advice.
Good nutrition is important for everyone but especially when exercising. If your child is active in sports, adequate nutrition before, during, and after exercise will promote a positive exercise experience...
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FORMER TUCSON SOCCER ACADEMY COACH - NOW TECHNICAL DIRECTOR AT CHELSEA WINS EPL TITLE!
Congratulations to former Tucson Soccer Academy (TSA) Coach, Michael Emenalo... Michael, who is now on staff as the Technical Director for Chelsea Football Club who recently captured the 2014/15 Barclay's Premier League Title!
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PCJSL REPORT - MAY 2015
Pima County Junior Soccer League (PCJSL) is a member of the Arizona Youth Soccer Association and the United States Youth Soccer Association serving Tucson and Pima County, Arizona.
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NEWS & NOTES:
PCJSL hereby declares June 6, 2015 "Referee Appreciation Day." At 6 p.m. on June 6 all Arizona officials are invited to attend the FC Tucson Women's home opener against their Phoenix rival Del Sol at the Kino Sports Complex. All referees who attend will be designated "VIPs" and will have the east side of the field reserved just for them. There will be a hospitality tent with food and drinks hosted by PCJSL for our referees and their guest.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO & PCJSL NEWS
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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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COMMON GOALS- MAY 2015 US Youth Soccer, the governing body of youth soccer in the United States is pleased to present their monthly newsletter, Common Goals! For the latest on Regionals, Nationals and all things youth soccer in our country, please click through and enjoy! READ MORE |
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2015 LAMAR HUNT UNITED STATES OPEN CUP
ROUND TWO VS. CHULA VISTA FC
Arizona United will begin play in the Second Round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup on Wednesday, May 20th vs. Chula Vista FC. The match will begin at 7:30pm. The winner of this game will move on the Third Round to face the winner of the Sacramento Republic FC vs. Sonoma County Sol.
For ticket information, please CLICK HERE
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"HOW TO DEVELOP REFEREES"
By: Randy Vogt
When teaching a person how to play golf, if you put the ball on the tee 300 yards from the hole and ask the newbie to swing, most likely he or she would become frustrated very quickly. Instead, you place the ball a yard from the hole. Once the new golfer can consistently putt the ball in the hole, confidence will grow and you move the ball farther away. Eventually, the ball will wind up on the tee, 300 yards from the hole.
Same deal with referees who have just become certified as you give them the most basic assignment with support to start out. So their first game should be as an AR with an experienced ref in the middle to give pointers.
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FC TUCSON PDL & WPSL UPCOMING GAMES:
Please show your support for the two FC Tucson teams as their season's are now underway at the Kino Sports Complex in Tucson!
CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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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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NEW COURSE - USSF NATIONAL "F" LICENSE:
US Soccer is pleased to introduce the USSF National "F" License. This is a two-hour course, conducted entirely online, intended for all parents and coaches of youth players. The focus of this grassroots course is to share US Soccer's "Best Practices" in creating a fun, activity centered and age-appropriate environment for 5-8 year-old players.
For more information and to complete this course, CLICK HERE
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Size Doesn't Matter in Soccer, "I have a dream..."
Think of all the small soccer players who are immensely successful. Lionel Messi's height rivals some of the shortest soccer players in world soccer today. Or would the 'Hand of God' ever have happened if Diego Maradona had been passed over? What would world class soccer be like if a coach had dismissed Messi or Maradona because of physicality?
"I have a dream..." Yes I've ripped off those immortal words (from Martin Luther King, Jr. I Have a Dream speech delivered 28 August 1963,) but I'm going to continue...
"I have a dream that the small players in U.S. Soccer will become the big players...
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ARIZONA UNITED SC
AZKICKSIT.COM
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