Happy Wednesday

YTS Parents,

Each week I like to try and communicate with all of you about being a soccer parent or just the game of soccer in general.  Sometimes my email is an educational piece, sometimes it is a video highlight, sometimes it may even be a cartoon.  My hope is to help educate each of you about the important role we play play as parents.  Being a parent provides many different challenges.  As a parent of a son/daughter who is playing sports its is essential we find ways to be positive and supportive ALL OF THE TIME.  There is an article that is linked to the blog entitled "A Nation of Whimps."  At the very least the article will make you think.  Please take some time to read it. 

If you have something you would like for me to share with our YTS families please don't hesitate to pass it along. 

Some other important reminders:

1.  Sometimes the weather doesn't cooperate.  We do all we can not to cancel sessions.  Please remember to always check with your team manager, the CASL Weather Hotline, a friend etc to make sure the session has not been canceled.  We will at times get our decision to cancel or not to cancel wrong.  The weather is unpredictable.  Please be patient with decisions that we make.  Our goal is to make weather related decisions by 2.00pm during the week for training.

2.  Our coaches have been instructed to clear the field if they are concerned about weather conditions.  Again please understand our number one priority is the safety and well being of the players in our program.  Make sure your child knows what he/she should do if the field has to be cleared due to inclement weather.

3.  If you feel the need to communicate with a coach, AGC or myself please understand that right before or after a session is not the best time.  Many of our coaches have double sessions each night.  So please set up a time to talk with the coach, AGC or myself that will make for a more productive meeting.

4.  Please make sure you son/daughter always brings an inflated soccer ball to training, is wearing the correct attire and has plenty to drink.

5.  With WCPSS school starting next week please think about a snack for the car ride over to training.  A snickers bar, big mac, hot dog or a milkshake are examples of what not to eat! Please make good healthy options when selecting a snack before training.

Should you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me.