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May 30 Weekly Update | US Youth Soccer National Championship
Series | Learn More
Local Soccer Standouts Compete for National Title | Learn More
Kohl’s American Cup Brings Fun For All in North Logan, UT |
Learn More
May 23 Weekly Update | US Youth Soccer National Championship
Series | Learn More
US Youth Soccer Regional Championships Bring over $34 Million
to Local Economies | Learn More
HOST CHOSEN FOR 2009 US YOUTH SOCCER
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
US Youth Soccer is proud to announce that Lancaster, Mass., will host
the 2009 US Youth Soccer National Championships. Massachusetts Youth
Soccer Association will serve as the local organizing committee for the
event schedule to be played at the Citizens Bank Fields at Progin Park,
July 21-26. To find out more, click here.
US YOUTH SOCCER
ANNOUNCES TOPSOCCER AND SOCCER START GRANT
WINNERS
Congratulations to the TOPSoccer and Soccer Start 2008 grant
recipients. Through 14 Soccer Start and 14 TOPSoccer grants awarded, US
Youth Soccer topped the $2 million mark since its first grants were
awarded in 1998. The 2008 grants totaled over $85,000. For more
information about the TOPSoccer and Soccer Start programs who receive grants, please
click the links.
NATIONAL SOCCER HALL OF FAME OFFERS
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR US YOUTH SOCCER MEMBERS
Become a growing part of a growing family of supporters to the
National Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum. As a member of US Youth Soccer,
you can purchase a brick on the National Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum
Walk of Fame in Oneonta, NY, for a discounted price of $125 ($150 regular
price). To learn more, click here.
THE US YOUTH SOCCER SHOW’S
THIRD EPISODE PREMIERS FRIDAY
The US Youth Soccer Show’s third episode of the season premiers
Friday, June 6, at 2:30 p.m. Eastern. The monthly program, on Fox Soccer
Channel, brings viewers in-depth with US Youth Soccer events, players,
coaches and more. For a complete list of show times and this month's
featured segements, click here. Also, go to www.USYouthSoccer.org
to see a preview of the show.
US YOUTH SOCCER CLUB
DIRECTORY CONTINUES TO GROW
In an
effort to assist those seeking US Youth Soccer programs in their area or
maybe an area that they’ll be moving to in the future, the Club Directory
will provide 24-hour access to club, league and association searches via
USYouthSoccer.org.
Most recent 10 listings:
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Virginia Beach, VA |
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Laguna Hills, CA |
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L.I.C., NY |
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Columbia, MO |
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Pensacola, FL |
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Kingstowne, VA |
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Duncan, SC |
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McKinney, TX |
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Chandler, AZ |
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Glenview, IL |
Gatorade Player of the Year for Boys and Girls
Announced
In its third decade of honoring the nation’s
best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in partnership with RISE
Magazine, has announced senior midfielder Teresa
Noyola (Calif.) as its 2007-08 Gatorade National Girls Soccer Player
of the Year and senior forward Chris
Agorsor (Md.) as its 2007-08 Gatorade National Boys Soccer Player of
the Year.
Skills School DVD Available | Learn MoreLatest
title in a series of instructional youth soccer DVDs, Skills School:
Developing Essential Soccer Techniques is now available for
purchase. In an easy to follow layout, Skills School provides coaches
the basics of all ball skills. From this core set of techniques, the
developing player will be able to add on many variations and subtleties to
the techniques.
All-Star Voting Begins as MLS Futbolito Heats Up in June
Major League Soccer fans can select the 11 players they would like to
see take on West Ham United by voting at www.mlsnet.com. The 2008 Pepsi MLS All-Star Game
will be televised in the US and Canada on ESPN2, Telefutura and CBC Sports
at 7 p.m. ET. The MLS summer excitement continues as MLS Futbolito, the
official 4v4 of MLS, turns up the heat with June visits to Houston,
Dallas, Boston, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. For more information
visit, www.MLSfutbolito.com or call 1-888-MLS
FUTBOLITO.
Register Now for the Balloon Time® "Put A Face
On Fun" Contest!
The Balloon Time “Put A Face On Fun” contest is back! Parents can now
enter their children, ages 3-11, for the chance to be featured on Balloon
Time packaging. The contest’s mobile unit will be taking part in select
Kohl’s US Youth Soccer American Cup events this year. Visit www.PutAFaceOnFun.com to register or view the
mobile tour schedule.
Update Your Website With e7 Sports
It’s
tryout time! What does your website say about you? Can potential players
get the information they need? Is it an effective tool to keep club
members informed about your organization? Maybe it’s time to give your
website a fresh look! e7 Sports is the premier provider of technology
solutions for the soccer world. We build great looking, professional
websites. More >>
Fox Soccer Channel Presents Soccer
Dreams
This month, Fox Soccer Channel will air its
first-ever reality show Soccer Dreams, debuting Saturday, June 7,
at 12:00 p.m. ET. The series follows the story of thousands of young
players in their quest to fulfill an unparalleled dream, a contract with
Barclays Premier League club Everton FC of England. Soccer players
between the ages of 14-19 will showcase their skills, with only the top-36
advancing to the final round. Watch as the drama unfolds and see
which young star will take home the coveted contract. For more
information about Soccer Dreams please visit foxsoccer.com.
Hulk Out with Airheads
Airheads, the official non-chocolate candy of US Youth Soccer, has
teamed up with The Incredible Hulk movie in theaters this
summer. For a limited time, you can get the blasting
“Hulk Out” flavor bar that turns your tongue green and discover one of
four tattoos in every six-pack. Check out www.Airheads.com for more Hulk
fun!
Gatorade Soccer Hydration Tip
Dehydration can cause decreased performance. Please see the Gatorade | Soccer Hydration
Tip for more information on proper hydration, to keep your
performance at peak levels.
Mangos Offer Taste and Nutrition for Young
Athletes
The National Mango Board wants you to know that
when it comes to optimal athletic performance, eating well helps young
athletes improve their game from the inside out. Calories and
carbohydrates are essential to fuel their bodies; vitamins and minerals
support metabolism, tissue growth and repair; and adequate fluids deliver
hydration. Refreshing fruits, such as mangos, offer a delicious way to
meet the body’s needs. Fitting the right foods into a balanced diet helps
promote optimal performance and decrease risk of injury and/or
illness. Read more for nutrition facts and tasty recipes by clicking here.
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Do you know the importance of the first touch? Are you keeping up
with what it takes to strike a ball cleanly? Do you know how to teach
the game of soccer for understanding? Would you like another parent’s
perspective into the joys and thrills of all things soccer? If you'd like
to know the answers to these questions, you should get your blog
on. Fresh content every week - http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/Blog.asp
In addition to the Bounce, US Youth Soccer is happy to post
employment opportunities on USYouthSoccer.org to further the reach of
prospective candidates. Please submit employment opportunities to info@usyouthsoccer.org, subject: JOB
LISTING. |
