Re: G2010:U13 Fall 2022/Spring 2023
Anonymous
05/30/23 12:28 PM
Tomorrow is the big day who comes to EM tryouts from Susa and LISC Apparently they expect 6-8 New players on the 2010 ECNL roster @ EM. Should be a fun board to read the next few weeks when the Cuts are made. Lots of EM bashing coming soon. There will be equal amounts of bashing and praising. Remember, for every action there's an equal and opposite reaction. (Newton's Third law)
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Island Trees BU12 Bulldogs (2012) in the fall season
SoccerJ
05/30/23 11:43 AM
The Island Trees BU11 are currently playing in the Champion div. We are looking for dedicated players that wants to grow with a great bunch of kids. We train year round 2X a week and indoor training during the winter season. We participate in local and out of state tournaments. All position are open. Even GK in which we provide private keeper training.
Official Tryout information. Date: 6/5 & 6/7 Location: Michael F. Stokes Elementary School. Time: 6-7:30
Open practices are Mondays and Wednesday.... the same information listed above as far as location and Time.
If interested please contact coach JR at 516-233-8251 or jrthundercats@yahoo.com
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Re: G2009:U14 Fall 2022/Spring 2023
Anonymous
05/30/23 10:50 AM
Is Alex still foaming from the mouth about East Meadow? It’s great that RM and GS still pervades his every thought, and it has been going on for years with no end it sight. Love it! Alex can’t get the little man nor the big man out of his head. RM has completely destroyed him. Ha!
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Re: B2010:U13 Fall 2022/Spring 2023
Anonymous
05/30/23 01:15 AM
Anyone who continues to claim that the Susa RL team is the best team at Susa can finally shut up after this weekends performance at the Massapequa tournament. Definitely not top flight teams by any means. Barely squeaked out a win against the Susa 4th team and lost in the finals to a very low end team. Glad to see them go. Can't wait to hear the excuses as usual If that's true really does say a lot. DV7 is in 9th place out of 10 teams in D1 NYCSL. Above DV7 are teams like UST, Eastern Soccer, Cold Spring Harbor, Rivertowns, LMFC, Brooklyn United and Stonybrook LGN. I guess they found out what reality tastes like That d1 is so watered down now. All the goods teams moved out of that division seasons ago, now play EDP 1 and 2. It's alot of "B" teams now, and weak "A" teams. So yes, for Susa Ecrl team to get beat by a 9th place team in that division says a lot about that RL team
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Lynbrook/East Rockaway SC - Incoming U9 (2015) Travel Team Evaluations
Stephanie B
05/30/23 12:44 AM
Fall Travel team evaluations for incoming U9s, birth year 2015, will take place as provided below. Candidates must fill out this form to pre-register: registration form. Monday, June 12 Lynbrook South Middle School, 333 Union Ave, Lynbrook Grass field (near tennis courts) rain date: Tuesday, June 13 at LSMS, oval field Wednesday, June 14 Greis Park, 55 Wilbur Street, Lynbrook Turf field rain date: Friday, June 16 at LSMS, grass field Times - Girls: 6:00-7:15pm; Boys: 7:15-8:30pm Arrive 10 minutes before to check in. Come dressed to play (cleats and shin guards), and bring water bottle and soccer ball (size 4).
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ECNL Boys National Selection Game in Virginia comes down to the wire
Larry Miller
05/28/23 03:50 PM
On Saturday night, the stars of the ECNL Boys took the field at River City Sportsplex in the Continental Tire National Selection Game.
Although both sides had their moments throughout the first half, most of the possession was controlled by the East. As the half progressed, the chances for the East began to add up, with one of their most dangerous opportunities coming on a ball played in the box to Otu Bisong (Virginia Development Academy) in the 35th minute. Bisong took the shot on his first touch, but narrowly missed wide of the post from a difficult angle.
Just five minutes later though, Bisong found himself in a dangerous area inside the box again, and this time was able to convert. On a great cross played into the box, Bisong was able to get on the other end of it and redirect the ball toward the far post in a spot where no one could stop it.
The 40th minute goal opened the scoring and put the East up 1-0.
Right before halftime the East found themselves in another great position in the 45th minute. After earning a free kick just outside the box, Henry Weston (STA) curled a shot over a four man wall that looked headed for the top corner, but was denied by a good save from Efrain Rosales (Eclipse Select SC).
As the second half began, the West saw one of their best chances of the game in the 50th minute. Pablo Linzoain (Pittsburgh Riverhounds) made a good run past the East defense and found himself in front of goal, but was turned away by Alex Curtis (Rockford Raptors).
In the 74th minute, Bisong made his mark on the game yet again. On a throw into the box, Bisong was taken down leading the way for Emerson LaOrden (Florida West FC) to step up to the penalty spot. LaOrden calmly stepped up and confidently put in a Panenka to double the East lead to 2-0.
The West battled their way back into the game in the closing minutes though. A handball in the box in the 87th minute gave Jasper Zulman (Charlotte Independence) the chance to step up to the spot and cut the deficit in half in the closing minutes.
The West fought hard to tie the game up in the final minutes, but ultimately the East were able to hold on for the 2-1 victory.
After the match, Bisong credited the all around play of his team leading up to the goal and how they were able to build out from the back throughout much of the night.
“We were building out the back,” Bisong said. “We were playing really well all around, just building out, and I just found myself in the box, knew I had to go for it and put the ball in the net.”
Two other players that Bisong frequently connected with in the attack throughout the course of the game were Justin Treasure (Supreme FC) and JJ Chadick (Wilmington Hammerheads Youth). Bisong credited the great communication he shared with them and all of his teammates for the reason they were able to build such quick chemistry together for the game.
“It’s just a lot of communication,” Bisong said.
In front of a packed house at River City Sportsplex, that communication and chemistry the East was able to display throughout the night helped lead them to the win.
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Seven goals scored in high-octane ECNL Girls National Selection Game in New Jersey
Larry Miller
05/28/23 03:46 PM
The East got on the board quickly with two goals in the opening 10 minutes of the game.
The first goal came when Clarie Hutton (World Class FC) got the ball in the box off a corner kick. Hutton found herself with space in the box and fired the shot home to give the East the first goal of the game. Just moments later, Ellie Garrison (NC Fusion) doubled the East lead making it 2-0.
In the 30th minute, Hutton found herself on the score sheet yet again. After dribbling through the midfield, Hutton launched a long range shot from well outside the box that dropped in over the head of the keeper and extended the East lead to 3-0.
Just on the stroke of halftime the West managed to claw their way back into the game on a penalty kick from Addison Halpern (PDA Blue). After a foul inside the box, Halpern stepped up and buried the penalty home into the right corner to cut the East lead down to 3-1 going into the half.
“I was really aggressive off my line. That’s something I really wanted to focus on because it’s something I’ve been working on and I made several saves when I came off my line,” Proctor said.
As the second half started, the East was able to quickly regain their three goal advantage. Isabella Winn (World Class FC) took a long pass over the top of the defense and was able to get inside the box before curling a shot in with her left foot to extend the lead out to 4-1.
The West again had an answer. In the 46th minute, Carrie Helfrich (Virginia Union FC) found herself on the end of a corner kick and was able to fire a header to the far post to quickly respond to the East’s goal.
The West tried on a few occasions to cut into the East lead again throughout the second half, but the East was able to maintain their grip on the match.
Finally, in the 75th minute the East were able to put things away for good when Jolie Jenkins (Virginia Development Academy) found herself in the perfect position to fire home a rebound and extend the East lead to 5-2, which ultimately proved to be the final.
After the game, Garrison and Proctor both described how great their experience was playing in such a high level atmosphere with so many other top players.
“It’s such an amazing experience with all the fans and all the support from the players,” Garrison said. “It’s really great and I enjoy playing with really quality players around me.”
“I was so excited when I got the email to come to this. I’ve been wanting to have this opportunity to showcase myself,” Proctor said. “It was all I was expecting. The team was great. I love how they mix in really good, top level D-1 commits with kids like me who are just trying to commit and get recruited and I think we all played well together.”
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Re: Abuse of Youth Players found in Sally Yates Independent Investigation
Anonymous
05/28/23 02:02 AM
Chris Colley is the worst use coach ever. That is why he has numerous players leaving from his 2014 top team, 2013 top team, and 2012 top team. Parents are realizing their children do not need to go through this abuse. Is it OK to allow a man to talk to women that way? For some, who have no self respect, they think it is. They feel if he produces the top player then nothing else matters. For us, that is not the case. You can be a top player, but Chris Colley is the worst youth coach ever. That is why he has numerous players leaving from his 2014 top team, 2013 top team, and 2012 top team. Parents are realizing their children do not need to go through this abuse. Is it not OK to allow a man to talk to women that way. For some, who have no self-respect, they think it is. They feel if he produces a top player then nothing else matters. For us, that is not the case. You can be a top player, but if you are a little s**t, then that means nothing. Susa will continue to attract the top players, but at the end of the day you need to discover what is best for you. A top player who has no morals or a player who prefers to be guided by ethical and moral grassroots. If the latter is true, then have at it. . Coach under Chris Colley, and become a player with a horrible attitude and a superiority complex. If your goal is to raise someone who enjoys soccer and is not afraid to progress, then do not pick Chris Colley as your coach.
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Merrick Cobras/Pumas - GU12
Merrick_Soccer
05/26/23 01:10 AM
The Merrick Cobras and Pumas, are holding Tryouts for our 2023-2024 GU12 rosters. We are part of Merrick Soccer Club, a professionally trained and managed, year-round (August – June) travel soccer program. Our GU12 Teams: * Practice 2x week during main Fall and Spring season * Participate in tournaments, cups, etc * Train during the Winter * Offer a high-level playing and learning experience with local team prices and culture. * Uniform, practice and warm-up gear as part of standard package for new players Tryouts will be held on: Tuesday, June 6, 4:45pm-5:45pm Thursday, June 8, 4:45pm-5:45pm Arrive: 15 Minutes prior to Start Location: Brookside JHS, 1260 Meadowbrook Parkway, Merrick, NY 11566 Bring/Wear: Cleats, Shin Guards, Water, Inflated #4 Soccer Ball Pre-registration preferred, but not required https://sshaile.wufoo.com/forms/w1v004cq11hxjbp/ Interested players should reach out to Michael Barath at 917.373.5166 or merrickcobras@gmail.com
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US Youth Soccer National League P.R.O. sending 144 teams to National Championships
Larry Miller
05/25/23 09:32 PM
FRISCO, Texas — Following successful USYS National League P.R.O. seasons, 144 teams have punched their ticket to the USYS National Championships, being played July 18-23 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Fla.
In each of the 14U through 19U age groups, National League P.R.O. competition saw 12 boys teams and 12 girls teams earn advancement to the National Championships, where they will be joined by the four representatives from the upcoming USYS Regional Championships – completing the field of 16 teams in each of those age groups. (View All Qualifiers)
“We’re so excited. We’ve been training and working and putting in the effort to try to get where we are right now,” said Coppermine SC 07G (MD) midfielder Riley Matthews in March after her team qualified for Nationals. “We’re just so excited and can’t wait to have a chance to play for the National Championship.”
The National League P.R.O. season featured five exciting events that spanned November through March. Each team attended two events, where they played at least six games before rounding out their seven-game season with a standalone game. With several highly competitive groups, many of the seventh games played during the spring determined National League P.R.O. group titles, as well as berths to Nationals.
The teams that qualified for Nationals through National League P.R.O. represent 28 USYS State Associations, led by Illinois and Eastern Pennsylvania with 15 teams each. Ohio followed with 13 qualifiers, while Maryland had 12 and Florida had 10.
Among the 13 National League Conferences, the Midwest Conference led the way with 35 teams that secured their place in the National Championships, followed by the Great Lakes Conference with 23. Totals for the other conferences include: Mid Atlantic (20), South Atlantic (16), Sunshine (10), Frontier (7), Mid South (7), North Atlantic (7), Desert (6), Pacific (4), New England (3), Northwest (3), Piedmont (3).
“After watching the amazing competition throughout the National League P.R.O. season, we know that any team that earned its place in the National Championships is full of talented and deserving players,” said National League Commission Simon Collins. “The challenges these teams faced throughout the National League season have prepared them well to compete for the ultimate title of USYS National Champions, and we can’t wait to cheer them on this summer.”
2023 US Youth Soccer National Championships Qualifiers (Via National League P.R.O.) GIRLS DIVISIONS 14U Girls Group A Wasatch SC 09G PO (UT) Lonestar 09G FDL (TX-S) Solar 09G FDL Grado/Colvin (TX-N)
Group B BC United 09G (NY-W) Legends IE G09 (CA-S) PA Dominion 09 Girls (PA-E)
Group C KCL Academy Red 2009 NL (KS) Brandon FC RSC 09G Premier (MS) Michigan Rush Northville 09G (MI)
Group D Keystone FC Premier 09G (PA-E) Club Ohio Dayton 09G Elite (OH) Crystal Lake Force 09G Elite Blue (IL)
15U Girls Group A Galaxy 2008 Girls Blue (IL) KC Fusion Academy 08 (KS) FC Somers Lady Hammers (NY-E)
Group B Solar South 08G FDL Adames (TX-N) Germantown Lady Legends 08 Black (TN) Penn FC Youth 08G Black (PA-E)
Group C NJ Premier G2008 (NJ) Yardley Makefield Soccer 08G Premier Spirit (PA-E) MS Rush United 08G Premier (MS)
Group D FC Frederick 08 Girls (MD) STA-MUSC 2008G NL (NJ) Solar FDL 08G Hernandez (TX-N)
16U Girls Group A Galaxy SC 2007 CvC (IL) Ginga FC 07G Elite PRO NL (CT) LMSC Furia (PA-E)
Group B Utah Surf 07 BH (UT) SFFA 2007 Girls Elite (FL)
Group C Solar South 07G Adames (TX-N) Nationals Union 07 Girls Black (MI)
Group D Coppermine SC Girls 2007 Elite 64 (MD) KHA North 2007G Red (OH) MS Rush United 07G Premier (MS)
Group E Wasatch SC 07G ZB (UT) Club Ohio Dayton 07G Elite (OH)
17U Girls Group A MI Rangers FC 06G Elite (MI) NUSA 06G Maroon (TN)
Group B Keystone FC Premier 06G (PA-E) Yankee United FC Attack (CT) DMV FC 2006 Blue (VA)
Group C Lonestar 06G FDL (TX-S) Club Ohio 06G National (OH)
Group D FC Revolution Reds 06 (PA-E) NJ Premier G2006 (NJ) Chattanooga Red Wolves 06G (TN)
Group E RUSA FC G06 Gold (NJ) WYSA 06G Explosion (NC)
18U Girls Group A LFA Tottleben 2005G (MO) DKSC 05G Weir (TX-N) FC Dayton G05 (OH) JB Marine Thunder 2005G (MO)
Group B North Shore United 05G Blue (WI) Penn FC Youth 05G Black (PA-E) Chicago FC United 05G Pre-Academy Red (IL) Barca Academy CLB Premier 05G (OH)
Group C McLean YS Virginia Union 05 Girls (VA) Patriots FC Girls 05 (NY-E) Legends IE G05 (CA-S) NJ Nationals 2005 Girls Elite (NJ)
19U Girls Group A STLDA 2004G Rangers (MO) Galaxy SC 04/05 Blue (IL) KCSG Elite 04G (KS) UCSC FC Leonas (UT)
Group B Team Chicago SC 2004 Elite (IL) Nationals Union 04 Girls Black (MI) Liverpool FCIA Central MD 04 Girls (MD) Iron Valley United Thorns 04 (PA-E)
Group C Penn FC Youth 04G Lightning (PA-E) Hoosier FC 2004G Elite Wolves (IN) FCE 2004 Elite (PA-E) STA MUSC 04/05G NL (NJ)
BOYS DIVISIONS 14U Boys Group A Juventus Miami Salihamidzic (FL) Sporting Columbus Boys 2009 I (OH) Strikers Miami FC 2009 Elite (FL) [wildcard]
Group B Club Ohio 09B National (OH) Team Boca 09 Boys White (FL) BVB International Academy Pittsburgh 09B Premier (PA-W)
Group C Barca Academy Pro Miami 09 PRO (FL) Oregon Premier FC 09B Academy (OR)
Group D 3RSC B09 Black (WA) EBU U14B Elite 09 (WI)
Group E Rangers FC B2009 White (CA-S) Galaxy SC 2009 MWC (IL)
15U Boys Group A Pateadores SC Nashville 2008B (TN) Las Vegas Diversity FC 08 NL (NV)
Group B Utah Celtic FC 08 Boys (UT) Yardley Makefield Soccer 08B Celtic (PA-E)
Group C Billy Goat FC 08 (KS) SBLGN Wildlings Blue 2008 (NY-E)
Group D Potomac Premier I 08B (MD) Juventus Miami Pogba (FL) SMS 08 Strikers Red Premier (MD)
Group E Chicago Magic 2008 MCL (IL) Brentwood SC 08 Premier Man City NL (NY-E) NY Hota Bavarian SC 08 Blue (NY-E)
16U Boys Group A Hoosier FC 2007 Elite Wolves (IN) Spire FC 2007 Boys (OH)
Group B SAC Boys 2007 Pre-Academy (MD) PDA SC Vistula Lewandowski (NJ)
Group C La Roca Milla SC (UT) FC United – DSM 2007B (IA)
Group D Chicago Magic 2007 MCL (IL) 07 PTFC Triad Premier (NC)
Group E Titans FC Orozco B07 (CA-S) JB Marine Academy Baum 07B (MO)
Group F Madison 56ers 07 Boys Red (WI) Croatian Eagles Red 2007 (WI)
17U Boys Group A LFA Goddard 2006B (MO) JB Marine Academy McKeon 06B (MO)
Group B Juventus Academy Boston EDS N 06 Bianco (MA) CFJC 2006B Premier (IL)
Group C Arsenal FC of Pittsburgh 06B Academy (PA-W) Juventus Miami Buffon (FL)
Group D WUSC 06 (NJ) CUP 06 Black (OH)
Group E NYPFC 2006 Boys (NY-E) Hunter SC 62Blues (PA-E)
Group F Miami Breakers FC 2006B Black (FL) FCE 2006 Boys Elite (PA-E)
18U Boys Group A Galaxy 2005 Boys Blue (IL) Indiana Fire 2005B NL (IN)
Group B JB Marine Academy 05B (MO) Potomac Blue 05B (MD)
Group C FC Bucks Dominion 05 Boys (PA-E) SAC Boys 2005 Pre-Academy (MD)
Group D Raiders FC 2005 (IL) NLS Ajax 05 White (MD)
Group E Madison 56ers 05 Boys Red (WI) Libertyville FC 1974 Elite 05 Boys (IL)
Group F BVB International Academy Pittsburgh 05 Premier (PA-W) CUP 05 NL (OH)
19U Boys Group A Oregon Premier FC 04/05B Academy (OR) LFA Williams 2004B (MO) Galaxy 2004 Boys Yellow (IL)
Group B Spire FC 2004 Boys (OH) BRAUSA 04 Blue (MD) ID Houston Legends 04B (TX-S)
Group C FC Bucks DOMINION 04 Boys (PA-E) Highland FC 04/05 Red (NC) Inland Surf 19U (CA-S)
Group D SCS United 2004 Boys Black (PA-W) CUP 04 NL (OH) Dutchmen FC 04 Boys (NJ)
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Merrick United BU19 (2005-2007)
Merrick_Soccer
05/25/23 08:25 PM
Merrick United is holding Tryouts for our 2023-2024 BU19 roster. Eligible players are birth year 2005-2007. We are part of Merrick Soccer Club, a professionally trained and managed, year-round (August – June) travel soccer program. We typically play in LIJSL Champion or Premier, and are looking to add a few dedicated players as we enter College Showcase season. A sampling of our achievements: · EDP Pocono Cup Champions · North Hempstead Cup Champions · Long Island Soccer Classic Champions · LICUP Semi-Finalists · NYCUP Quarter-Finalists All practices and games are run by experienced, licensed certified trainers. Merrick players benefit from: Outdoor practice 1-2x/week during Fall and Spring Indoor practice 1-2x/week during the Winter Participation in tournaments and Cups Uniform, practice and warm-up gear as part of standard package for new players Tryouts will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 8pm-9pm Thursday, June 1, 8pm-9pm Arrive: 10 Minutes prior to Start Location: Brookside JHS, 1260 Meadowbrook Parkway, Merrick, NY 11566 Bring/Wear: Cleats, Shin Guards, Water, Inflated #5 Soccer Ball Pre-registration preferred, but not required https://sshaile.wufoo.com/forms/w1v004cq11hxjbp/Reach out to Michael Barath via DM or email (merrickunited@gmail.com) with questions.
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Re: Is SUSA Looking to Sell?
Anonymous
05/25/23 07:02 PM
Where are you seeing SUSA kids? I'm seeing a bunch of EM kids at various tryouts. Em 2nd and 3rd team at LISC and Surf. Look out! What age groups are we talking about here? I've always thought EM doesn't carry 3rd teams, just ECNL and ECRL? Exactly....I believe it's the 2008 that still have the three teams
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Wantagh-Seaford Rockets GU11 Open Practices/Tryouts
WSSC1016
05/25/23 02:57 PM
The Wantagh/Seaford Rockets are looking to add new players for the upcoming 2023/24 LIJSL regular season. We will be holding open practices/tryouts every Thursday, thru June 15th @ Seamans Neck Park in Seaford. If you're looking for a competitive type team for your player with a long term team bonding experience, but understanding that our kids should participate in multiple activities at this age, then consider us for your next tryout. We are currently playing in the LIJSL Premier division. The team roster will be capped at 14 players. If your player is selected here is what you can expect:
LIJSL Spring/Fall (16 total Games total Fall 23' & Spring 24') Entry to LI Cup Min 3 Tournaments per year Dedicated Training 2x per week (Fall 23' & Spring 24') Winter Training (Jan-Mar)
Team Costs will be shared if your player is selected and can commit. Uniform, & tournament costs will be separate.
Please contact me if you have any questions. Vinny Petrillo Head Coach Wantagh/Seaford Rockets U11 Girls (2013) vincent.petrillo@hotmail.com
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Levittown GU13
dcacace9
05/24/23 05:44 PM
Levittown Thunder GU13 are presently holding tryouts.
We are currently in the Champions division (LIJSL). We are professionally trained 2x a week, 90-minute sessions. We do not take money other than for Registration, Ref fees, Tournaments and Training. Full transparency and up-front pricing. Same coaching staff for 3 years and counting, same trainer for 3 years and counting.
We are always looking for more players to join our incredible group of girls. We have a 98% return rate of players. This is not a pay-to-play team or program. You want ample playing time? talk to us. You want proper training, team or individual? talk to us. You want to help us become a better soccer team? Talk to us. All positions are welcome to tryout.
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Iowa Soccer innovates approach to training young refs
Larry Miller
05/24/23 05:05 PM
by Dan Woog
Nearly every soccer organization in the United States faces a crisis: Referees are leaving in alarming numbers.
Most groups think the solution is money. If we pay them more, the thinking goes, we’ll attract more.
Iowa Soccer takes a different approach. Administrators are making it easier for young officials to begin in the first place. Then they give them the tools they really need: not instruction in the “Laws of the Game,” but resources to handle coaches, parents and players.
There’s money involved, of course. But in this case, it’s a grant from U.S. Soccer to help train the referee trainers.
Iowa Soccer – the governing body of both youth and adult soccer in the Hawkeye State – recently received funding to expand a pilot program that grows the base of the referee pyramid. It targets youngsters ages 12 to 14, minimizing barriers to entry while helping them manage small-sided games.
The grant is one of 19 awarded through U.S. Soccer’s “Innovate to Grow” program. The total of over $3 million focuses on increasing participation and retention, and encouraging a variety of play.
Sparked by a nearly 50 percent decline in youth officials in a five-year period, Iowa Soccer CEO Dan Cataldi and referee and sportsmanship director Hidajet Tica zeroed in on the base of the pyramid.
“I always thought introductory courses were too law-heavy,” says Cataldi. “They didn’t prepare new referees for the actual experience.” He speaks from experience: a national referee, Cataldi worked NCAA Division I and MLS preseason matches before getting injured.
He and Tica – also a national referee with MLS experience – created a pilot program. There is no cost for the training, which prepares participants to officiate 6- and 7-year-old games. Rather than instruction on the nuances of fouls, it explores “What ifs.” What should you do, for example, if a ball goes out of bounds and a player from the wrong team throws it in? Or a mom runs onto the field in the middle of a game, because her child is crying?
The pilot program rolled out last spring, with 60 youngsters in four clubs. This year it expanded to eight clubs – large and small organizations, in metropolitan and rural areas. Besides free access to the training, and every new referee is given a shirt.
So far, Cataldi and Tica have conducted all of the training. Moving forward, they will train others to lead the courses. The U.S. Soccer grant will enable Iowa Soccer to push the program out to 40 clubs – half of the organization.
It will also pay for the first year of referee certification, and a uniform, for every youngster who wants to continue beyond the initial program.
“Some kids enjoy refereeing. Some hate it. But now, you don’t have to pay $80 for a course, and buy a uniform, to realize it’s not for you,” Cataldi notes.
His 12-year-old daughter loves it (and the $45 per game she earns).
The goal is that the young officials, who begin with age-appropriate training, will want to move up the ranks, and take a certification class. When they do, Cataldi says, “they’ll already know how to blow the whistle, and introduce themselves to coaches. At that point, they can concentrate on the Laws of the Game.”
The project also involves sportsmanship.
“Kids – and adults – leave officiating because of the way they’re treated by coaches and parents,” Cataldi explains.
Iowa Soccer will provide “Respect 4 All” signage for their fields, and literature for everyone who is at those fields. The “4” refers to four stakeholders: players, parents, coaches and referees.
The program’s third prong is mentorship. “It doesn’t matter whether you want to do U-14 recreation or become a national referee,” Cataldi says. “We’ll help you.”
Feedback has been positive. The pilot clubs have asked for more training. The young referees who continued enjoy it; some have even taken the next grassroots course. Coaches and parents appreciate Iowa Soccer’s commitment to young officials.
“We’ll really know the impact three years from now,” Cataldi says. “Traditionally, that retention rate is very, very low.”
So far, the effort contributes to exactly what he and Tica envision: “a great environment in which parents enjoy watching their kids, coaches are doing their job, and referees are able to do theirs, too. All for the good of the game.”
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NY HOTA Bavarian B2010, 2011, 2012 Tryouts
THATsoccermom
05/24/23 11:14 AM
Tryout for NY HOTA Bavarian SC - 2023-24 season
2010 Our 2010 program is highly competitive and competes in the EDP North Atlantic National Conference 1st division. High placement in this division provides a direct pathway to the regional and national championship series. If your son is talented and interested in joining this group, please contact Phil Watson (phil.watson@yahoo.com).
2011 Tryouts for our 2011 team will be held at our home field (Bavarian Field) on Wednesday, June 7th at 6:00pm. There is no cost for this tryout. Please fill out the registration document below and email to bmchugh@jasonmchugh.com prior to the tryout.
2012 Tryouts for our 2012 team will be held at our home field (Bavarian Field) on 6/6/2023 at 6:45pm. There is no cost for this tryout. Please fill out the registration document below and email to anthony@nimbleinnovations.com prior to the tryout.
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