Reminder about this weekend:
Join us at Wake Med Soccer Park on Saturday, May 11th for some food, fun, and futbol. This will be our last official function of the season.
First, at 4.30PM, the boys’ and girls’ teams will play 4v4 in a round-robin format on fields 4 and 5. Afterward, you can eat, play, and get ready for the RailHawks to take on the San Antonio Scorpions.
9 boys and Girls Field 4 (4.30-6.00pm)
10 boys and Girls Field 5 (4.30-6.00pm)
* Please understand you will be charged for parking if you arrive late. Please plan on arriving no later than 4.15pm.
For $20 a player, (Each team coach and team manager will receive a free match ticket) this end of season package includes a game ticket and a tailgate voucher for food and drinks by the fields. Kick-off is at 7:00pm and the view from the CASL Tower is unbeatable.
To reserve your tickets, please go to www.carolinarailhawks.com/casl and follow the instructions or call the St. Lawrence Homes Box Office at (919) 459-8144. If you are still interested in purchasing tickets please call the Box Office.
*Lindsay Vera has worked behind the scenes to set up this special night for the players and families in our program. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Lindsay @ Lindsay.vera@caslnc.com.
**This will replace the Sunday May 12th TBA that is currently listed in our schedules. This should allow all families to spend Mother’s Day together!
Should be a great night for all that attend!
Player Evaluations
Evaluations should be distributed this week to all players in the program. Should you have any questions about your child's evaluation please do not hesitate to contact your team coach or your age group coordinator. I know we discussed making a tryout recommendation as part of the evaluation. We have elected to not do this and allow families to make the decision they feel most comfortable. If you feel you need some guidance on this again please feel free to contact your coach or your age group coordinator.
U9 Girls- Mike Walters
U9 Boys-Bryan Farnsworth
U10 Girls- Steve Castro
U10 Boys- Tim Evans
Tryouts
With tryouts right around the corner this will be my last reminder about registering early. The deadline is Thursday 9th. To avoid the late fee please go ahead and register by Friday. An email will be sent out on Friday with some reminders about CAYA Tryouts.
Have a great day!
CASL Youth Training System (YTS)
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Monday, April 22, 2013
Happy Monday
Town Hall Meeting Summary
CASL U11’s
Registration
When registering you must select a region (North or South) based on where you live. As a staff we will review all registrations to insure families have selected the correct region. We understand that there can be extenuating circumstances. We consider North to be Raleigh, Wake Forest and Durham addresses and for the South we are looking at Apex, Cary, Holly Springs Morrisville and Fuquay-Varina. In order to play outside of the region you reside in the staff must approve.
Tryouts
Players will tryout with fellow players in their region. All tryouts will take place at WRAL. Please make sure you register early to avoid the late fee. Specific information can be found on our website at www.caslnc.com. We will host parent meetings during the tryouts and will share this information with all families once we finalize a date and time.
Staff
The coaching staff for our U11 has been released and is available on our website at www.caslnc.com
Team Selection
This will be determined at tryouts.
Training
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 4.45pm-6.15pm
North teams will train at WRAL
We are still working on finalizing details on training location for South families. Our plan is to release this information prior to tryouts.
Tournaments
We will determine which events our teams will participate in and create a calender for the year. We hope to have this information finalized closer to tryouts.
Uniforms
Will be ordered from Eurosport by each family. More information will be provided at the meeting during tryouts.
CASL Juniors Program
CASL is in the process of creating a new program to identify top players in our younger programs which includes our U11’s. There will be no additional cost for this program and more information will be released in the coming weeks.
Facility Development
CASL is working diligently on securing a home training base in the Cary area. In conjunction with FC Cary and NLA we hope to be able to release more information on this in the coming months.
Should you have any questions or concerns please contact paul.forster@caslnc.com
Thanks very much.
CASL U11’s
Registration
When registering you must select a region (North or South) based on where you live. As a staff we will review all registrations to insure families have selected the correct region. We understand that there can be extenuating circumstances. We consider North to be Raleigh, Wake Forest and Durham addresses and for the South we are looking at Apex, Cary, Holly Springs Morrisville and Fuquay-Varina. In order to play outside of the region you reside in the staff must approve.
Tryouts
Players will tryout with fellow players in their region. All tryouts will take place at WRAL. Please make sure you register early to avoid the late fee. Specific information can be found on our website at www.caslnc.com. We will host parent meetings during the tryouts and will share this information with all families once we finalize a date and time.
Staff
The coaching staff for our U11 has been released and is available on our website at www.caslnc.com
Team Selection
This will be determined at tryouts.
Training
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 4.45pm-6.15pm
North teams will train at WRAL
We are still working on finalizing details on training location for South families. Our plan is to release this information prior to tryouts.
Tournaments
We will determine which events our teams will participate in and create a calender for the year. We hope to have this information finalized closer to tryouts.
Uniforms
Will be ordered from Eurosport by each family. More information will be provided at the meeting during tryouts.
CASL Juniors Program
CASL is in the process of creating a new program to identify top players in our younger programs which includes our U11’s. There will be no additional cost for this program and more information will be released in the coming weeks.
Facility Development
CASL is working diligently on securing a home training base in the Cary area. In conjunction with FC Cary and NLA we hope to be able to release more information on this in the coming months.
Should you have any questions or concerns please contact paul.forster@caslnc.com
Thanks very much.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Happy Friday
Town Hall Meeting Summary
CAYA (U9-U10)
Registration
When registering you must select a region (North or South) based on where you live. As a staff we will review all registrations to insure families have selected the correct region. We understand that there can be extenuating circumstances. We consider North to be Raleigh, Wake Forest and Durham addresses and for the South we are looking at Apex, Cary, Holly Springs Morrisville and Fuquay Varina. In order to play outside of the region you reside in the staff must approve.
Tryouts
Players will tryout with fellow players in their region. All tryouts will take place at WRAL. Please make sure you register early to avoid the late fee. Specific information can be found on our website at www.caslnc.com. We will host parent meetings during the tryouts and will share this information with all families once we finalize a date and time.
Team Selection
We will tier our teams in both the U9 and U10 teams. No decision has been made yet exactly how the teams will be tiered but please understand our teams will be tiered. Players are consistently being evaluated in the program and at the conclusion of the fall season we will determine if changes need to be made in terms of how the teams are tiered and the potential for player movement.
Training
North Location will train at WRAL both sessions.
Training nights are Mondays and Thursdays.
South Location will train at Green Hope Elementary School (Mon) and Thomas Brooks Park (Thurs)
9's will train 5.00-6.30pm
10's will train 6.30-8.00pm
Tournaments
We will determine which events our teams will participate in and create a calender for the year. We hope to have this information finalized closer to tryouts.
Uniforms
Will be ordered from Eurosport by each family. More information will be provided at the meeting during tryouts. The cost for the mandatory uniform pieces will be close to $75.00.
NLA Involvement
NLA staff will conduct pre-season camps prior to the fall and spring seasons. NLA will also run our winter Fustal Program. More information will be provided during the tryout meeting we hold during the CAYA Tryouts. We are hoping that families located in the South can train in the South (Netsports) and that families located in the North can train at (the Factory). This is all still to be finalized. The indoor futsal play will take place on Saturdays. Again we hope to release final dates about the winter training program at the CAYA Tryout Meeting which will take place during the CAYA tryouts at WRAL.
Facility Development
CASL is working diligently on securing a home training base in the Cary area. In conjunction with FC Cary and NLA we hope to be able to release more information on this in the coming months.
Should you have any questions or concerns please contact paul.forster@caslnc.com
Thanks very much.
CAYA (U9-U10)
Registration
When registering you must select a region (North or South) based on where you live. As a staff we will review all registrations to insure families have selected the correct region. We understand that there can be extenuating circumstances. We consider North to be Raleigh, Wake Forest and Durham addresses and for the South we are looking at Apex, Cary, Holly Springs Morrisville and Fuquay Varina. In order to play outside of the region you reside in the staff must approve.
Tryouts
Players will tryout with fellow players in their region. All tryouts will take place at WRAL. Please make sure you register early to avoid the late fee. Specific information can be found on our website at www.caslnc.com. We will host parent meetings during the tryouts and will share this information with all families once we finalize a date and time.
Team Selection
We will tier our teams in both the U9 and U10 teams. No decision has been made yet exactly how the teams will be tiered but please understand our teams will be tiered. Players are consistently being evaluated in the program and at the conclusion of the fall season we will determine if changes need to be made in terms of how the teams are tiered and the potential for player movement.
Training
North Location will train at WRAL both sessions.
Training nights are Mondays and Thursdays.
South Location will train at Green Hope Elementary School (Mon) and Thomas Brooks Park (Thurs)
9's will train 5.00-6.30pm
10's will train 6.30-8.00pm
Tournaments
We will determine which events our teams will participate in and create a calender for the year. We hope to have this information finalized closer to tryouts.
Uniforms
Will be ordered from Eurosport by each family. More information will be provided at the meeting during tryouts. The cost for the mandatory uniform pieces will be close to $75.00.
NLA Involvement
NLA staff will conduct pre-season camps prior to the fall and spring seasons. NLA will also run our winter Fustal Program. More information will be provided during the tryout meeting we hold during the CAYA Tryouts. We are hoping that families located in the South can train in the South (Netsports) and that families located in the North can train at (the Factory). This is all still to be finalized. The indoor futsal play will take place on Saturdays. Again we hope to release final dates about the winter training program at the CAYA Tryout Meeting which will take place during the CAYA tryouts at WRAL.
Facility Development
CASL is working diligently on securing a home training base in the Cary area. In conjunction with FC Cary and NLA we hope to be able to release more information on this in the coming months.
Should you have any questions or concerns please contact paul.forster@caslnc.com
Thanks very much.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Informational Meeting
Please remember we have our informational meeting this week. Information is below. We encourage all families to attend this meeting.
Informational Meeting
CASL will be hosting an information meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the changes we are making to our U9-U11 programs. Naturally I have received many questions about the changes we are making and we feel a meeting to discuss the changes is very important. We are very excited about these changes and look forward to discussing them on:
Wednesday April 17th
6.30-7.40pm U9 and U10's CAYA
7.50-9.00pm U11's CASL
Location
Hyatt Place West
710 Corporate Center Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
(This is a new hotel near PNC Arena)
Informational Meeting
CASL will be hosting an information meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the changes we are making to our U9-U11 programs. Naturally I have received many questions about the changes we are making and we feel a meeting to discuss the changes is very important. We are very excited about these changes and look forward to discussing them on:
Wednesday April 17th
6.30-7.40pm U9 and U10's CAYA
7.50-9.00pm U11's CASL
Location
Hyatt Place West
710 Corporate Center Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
(This is a new hotel near PNC Arena)
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Happy Wednesday
YTS Families,
I hope you all enjoyed the Easter Weekend. Some general reminders below:
Games
Please remember we have games this coming weekend (Sunday April 7th). Always remember to let your coach know if your son/daughter cannot play. If the staff is given enough time we will find additional players from other teams to make sure each team has enough players for the weekend.
Tryouts
Please remember to register your son/daughter for our upcoming tryouts. Below is a link to more information about the upcoming tryouts.
http://www.caslnc.com/Default.aspx?tabid=267483
Please do all you can to get registered early.
Online registration ends on Friday May 3rd for CAYA tryouts (U9-U10s)
Online registration ends on Thursday May 9th for CASL tryouts (U11 and above)
If your register prior the deadline the cost is $25. If you register after the deadlines above the cost jumps to $45.
All information about our tryouts can be found at our website at www.caslnc.com
Informational Meeting
CASL will be hosting an information meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the changes we are making to our U9-U11 programs. Naturally I have received many questions about the changes we are making and we feel a meeting to discuss the changes is very important. We are very excited about these changes and look forward to discussing them on:
Wednesday April 17th
6.30-7.40pm U9 and U10's CAYA
7.50-9.00pm U11's CASL
Location
Hyatt Place West
710 Corporate Center Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
(This is a new hotel near PNC Arena)
Should you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to contact me directly at paul.forster@caslnc.com.
I hope you all enjoyed the Easter Weekend. Some general reminders below:
Games
Please remember we have games this coming weekend (Sunday April 7th). Always remember to let your coach know if your son/daughter cannot play. If the staff is given enough time we will find additional players from other teams to make sure each team has enough players for the weekend.
Tryouts
Please remember to register your son/daughter for our upcoming tryouts. Below is a link to more information about the upcoming tryouts.
http://www.caslnc.com/Default.aspx?tabid=267483
Please do all you can to get registered early.
Online registration ends on Friday May 3rd for CAYA tryouts (U9-U10s)
Online registration ends on Thursday May 9th for CASL tryouts (U11 and above)
If your register prior the deadline the cost is $25. If you register after the deadlines above the cost jumps to $45.
All information about our tryouts can be found at our website at www.caslnc.com
Informational Meeting
CASL will be hosting an information meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the changes we are making to our U9-U11 programs. Naturally I have received many questions about the changes we are making and we feel a meeting to discuss the changes is very important. We are very excited about these changes and look forward to discussing them on:
Wednesday April 17th
6.30-7.40pm U9 and U10's CAYA
7.50-9.00pm U11's CASL
Location
Hyatt Place West
710 Corporate Center Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
(This is a new hotel near PNC Arena)
Should you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to contact me directly at paul.forster@caslnc.com.
Friday, March 22, 2013
U11 Information for 2013-2014
CASL U11’s 2013-2014
As many of you are now aware we have moved in the direction of creating a true regional program for our U11’s for the 2013-2014 season. This is an extension of what will occur with the newly formed Capital Area Youth Academy (CAYA). For information on CAYA please go to www.caslnc.com. We are continually evaluating our programs and in doing so felt it was important to create a North and South Division for our rising U11’s for the 2013-2014 season. So the question most families are asking is “What does this actually mean?” Please see the list of bullet points below that will serve to answer many of the questions you may have.
• When registering for tryouts you must select a region (North or South). Choosing your region is based on where you live. Any instance of a family registering outside of their region will be assessed by the staff. The staff will determine on a case by case basis if playing outside of your region is something that will be permitted.
• Tryouts will take place at WRAL. Please go to www.caslnc.com for dates and times.
• We do anticipate 3 teams being formed in each region for a total of 6 boys’ teams and 6 girls’ teams. A decision on the exact number of teams will made during tryout phase based on the evaluation process and the quality of the overall player pool.
• Once teams are formed, CASL will determine which divisions within NCYSA teams will play.
• At this point no decision has been made as to whether CASL will have U11 teams play up at U12.
• Teams will train 3x per week. The assigned training nights for our U11 Program will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday in their respective regions.
• All training sessions will take place from 4.30-6.00pm.
• CASL North teams will train at WRAL and CASL South teams will train at location that is currently TBA. We are looking at various options in the Cary Area.
• If training is canceled for CASL South due to field conditions, CASL South teams will be invited to join CASL North training session (assuming North session is not canceled also).
• Teams will train in their region twice a week and the third day all players will train together alternating weekly between the north and south. A calendar will be created so families will know when they are training outside of their region. Players will train outside of their region essentially twice a month.
• Per the above scenario players in our U11 program will train together 4x per month. This is important for a variety of different reasons as it will bring our staff and players together. This training session will be tiered.
• Home games for CASL teams will be WRAL.
Should you have additional questions please don’t hesitate to contact me directly at paul.forster@caslnc.com
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Happy Sunny Tuesday
YTS Families,
As you are all aware there is a great deal going with to the future. Below is the current list of FAQ's we have put together. This list is also available on our website and will be updated as needed. Naturally there are a great deal of questions being asked and our hope is to answer as many of them as possble in our FAQ's. If you have a questions please feel free to email me directly at paulf@caslemail.com. I will do my best to get an answer to your question.
A: CAYA is a partnership between CASL, FC Cary, and Next Level Academy (NLA) forming a youth development program for the U09&U10 age groups. It is a ten month program designed to enhance development by providing professional coaching to young soccer players who have already shown signs of becoming “Elite” level players.
Q: What programs does CAYA take the place of?
A: Beginning Fall 2013, CAYA will take the place of FC Cary’s ASP and CASL’s YTS programs
Q: What is NLA’s role?
A: NLA will specifically provide a pre-season training camp and winter training to CAYA players. Costs for these activities are included in CAYA fees.
Q: When are tryouts?
A: Tryouts will be May 13, 14, 15, and 16 (rain makeup day) to form U9 and U10 CAYA teams for the Fall 13-Spring 14 season. Tryout registration can be completed at http://www.caslnc.com/Default.aspx?tabid=270611. Please make sure your register before the deadline.
Q: Where will tryouts be held?
A: For this year, tryouts for both regions will be held at WRAL due to available field space (Players will tryout with players only from their region). In future years, tryouts will alternate between regions or a central location will be identified.
Q: If my child makes a U9 CAYA team, are they required to tryout the following year for the U10 CAYA teams?
A: Yes, players must tryout each year for the CAYA program.
Q: How much does CAYA cost?
A: CAYA training fees are posted at http://www.caslnc.com/Default.aspx?tabid=270778.
Q: What additional costs are not included in the fees paid to CAYA?
A: Each player will be required to purchase their CAYA uniform through Eurosport (approximate cost $70). Players are not required to purchase uniforms in their second year if their current uniform still fits and is in good condition. Players will also be asked to purchase CAYA training shirts for $9 each. These training shirts should be worn at ALL CAYA training sessions and CAYA functions. Tournaments are not included in CAYA training fees.
Q: Whose coaching staffs will coach the teams in CAYA?
A: CAYA teams will be coached by FC Cary and CASL staff coaches.
Q: Will there be a curriculum that both North and South Divisions follow?
A: Yes. Both divisions will follow the same curriculum, with oversight from our regional directors.
Q: Which geographic division (region) should my child tryout for?
A: A player’s geographic division will be determined by their home address. Players living in Raleigh, Wake Forest, and Durham will play in the North region. Players living in Cary, Morrisville, and Apex will play in the South Region. Players living in areas not listed above should select the region closest to their home address. Players selecting a region not based on their home address will be asked to provide justification through the CAYA regional directors.
Q: Where will the CAYA teams train?
A: CAYA North teams will train in Raleigh at WRAL and CAYA South teams will train in Cary. Final field locations will be determined over the next month and once finalized will be released to CAYA families. CAYA South fields will be announced once they are finalized.
Q: Will CAYA players be able to play in another league or guest play?
A: No. We feel our 10 month program (along with players being encouraged to participate with NLA) will provide enough direction and time for player development.
Q: Where will the local games be played and how far will we travel?
A: Teams will participate in the NC Champions League (www.ncchampionsleague.com). Home games will be played in the team’s regional area. Away games are primarily played in the triangle area.
Q: What nights/times will CAYA players train?
A: U9’s will train on Monday and Thursday nights 4.30-6.00pm
U10’s will train on Monday and Thursday nights 6.00-7.30pm
Q: What is the typical week for a CAYA player?
A: A Typical training week for a CAYA player will be two team trainings during the week and a game on Sunday. Also, players will be encouraged to participate in the NLA academy program (additional fee, tryout, and registration process through NLA - www.nextlevelacademy.com) which will provide one additional day of individual skills training during the week. There is no conflict between the CAYA team training nights and NLA academy training night.
Q: Who is this program targeting and what are the goals?
A: CAYA is focused on individual player development in preparation for playing classic soccer (highest level of competitive soccer in North Carolina). CAYA is a more competitive and focused program than recreational and challenge soccer and the expectation is that players that tryout for this program have that same level of commitment.
Q: Should I register my child for rec through CASL or FC Cary in case my child does not make a CAYA team?
A: Only if your back-up plan is to play rec… If your child does not make a CAYA team, then he or she would have a rec league spot. If your child makes a CAYA team, your rec fee would be transferred to your CAYA team (if you have registered for CASL rec) or refunded (if you have registered for FC Cary rec).
Q: How will teams be formed?
A: CAYA teams will be tiered within each region based upon player skill level. There will be no cross over teams. Any other decisions about how teams are formed will be decided at tryouts.
Q: Will U10 CAYA teams play U11 classic at NCYSA?
A: This will be determined at the conclusion of the fall season for our U10 teams. Based on the pool of players in each region we will evaluate and determine if playing U11 Classic under NCYSA is a good option developmentally for the players.
As you are all aware there is a great deal going with to the future. Below is the current list of FAQ's we have put together. This list is also available on our website and will be updated as needed. Naturally there are a great deal of questions being asked and our hope is to answer as many of them as possble in our FAQ's. If you have a questions please feel free to email me directly at paulf@caslemail.com. I will do my best to get an answer to your question.
CAPITAL AREA YOUTH ACADEMY (CAYA) FAQs
Q: What is the Capital Area Youth Academy(CAYA)?A: CAYA is a partnership between CASL, FC Cary, and Next Level Academy (NLA) forming a youth development program for the U09&U10 age groups. It is a ten month program designed to enhance development by providing professional coaching to young soccer players who have already shown signs of becoming “Elite” level players.
Q: What programs does CAYA take the place of?
A: Beginning Fall 2013, CAYA will take the place of FC Cary’s ASP and CASL’s YTS programs
Q: What is NLA’s role?
A: NLA will specifically provide a pre-season training camp and winter training to CAYA players. Costs for these activities are included in CAYA fees.
Q: When are tryouts?
A: Tryouts will be May 13, 14, 15, and 16 (rain makeup day) to form U9 and U10 CAYA teams for the Fall 13-Spring 14 season. Tryout registration can be completed at http://www.caslnc.com/Default.aspx?tabid=270611. Please make sure your register before the deadline.
Q: Where will tryouts be held?
A: For this year, tryouts for both regions will be held at WRAL due to available field space (Players will tryout with players only from their region). In future years, tryouts will alternate between regions or a central location will be identified.
Q: If my child makes a U9 CAYA team, are they required to tryout the following year for the U10 CAYA teams?
A: Yes, players must tryout each year for the CAYA program.
Q: How much does CAYA cost?
A: CAYA training fees are posted at http://www.caslnc.com/Default.aspx?tabid=270778.
Q: What additional costs are not included in the fees paid to CAYA?
A: Each player will be required to purchase their CAYA uniform through Eurosport (approximate cost $70). Players are not required to purchase uniforms in their second year if their current uniform still fits and is in good condition. Players will also be asked to purchase CAYA training shirts for $9 each. These training shirts should be worn at ALL CAYA training sessions and CAYA functions. Tournaments are not included in CAYA training fees.
Q: Whose coaching staffs will coach the teams in CAYA?
A: CAYA teams will be coached by FC Cary and CASL staff coaches.
Q: Will there be a curriculum that both North and South Divisions follow?
A: Yes. Both divisions will follow the same curriculum, with oversight from our regional directors.
Q: Which geographic division (region) should my child tryout for?
A: A player’s geographic division will be determined by their home address. Players living in Raleigh, Wake Forest, and Durham will play in the North region. Players living in Cary, Morrisville, and Apex will play in the South Region. Players living in areas not listed above should select the region closest to their home address. Players selecting a region not based on their home address will be asked to provide justification through the CAYA regional directors.
Q: Where will the CAYA teams train?
A: CAYA North teams will train in Raleigh at WRAL and CAYA South teams will train in Cary. Final field locations will be determined over the next month and once finalized will be released to CAYA families. CAYA South fields will be announced once they are finalized.
Q: Will CAYA players be able to play in another league or guest play?
A: No. We feel our 10 month program (along with players being encouraged to participate with NLA) will provide enough direction and time for player development.
Q: Where will the local games be played and how far will we travel?
A: Teams will participate in the NC Champions League (www.ncchampionsleague.com). Home games will be played in the team’s regional area. Away games are primarily played in the triangle area.
Q: What nights/times will CAYA players train?
A: U9’s will train on Monday and Thursday nights 4.30-6.00pm
U10’s will train on Monday and Thursday nights 6.00-7.30pm
Q: What is the typical week for a CAYA player?
A: A Typical training week for a CAYA player will be two team trainings during the week and a game on Sunday. Also, players will be encouraged to participate in the NLA academy program (additional fee, tryout, and registration process through NLA - www.nextlevelacademy.com) which will provide one additional day of individual skills training during the week. There is no conflict between the CAYA team training nights and NLA academy training night.
Q: Who is this program targeting and what are the goals?
A: CAYA is focused on individual player development in preparation for playing classic soccer (highest level of competitive soccer in North Carolina). CAYA is a more competitive and focused program than recreational and challenge soccer and the expectation is that players that tryout for this program have that same level of commitment.
Q: Should I register my child for rec through CASL or FC Cary in case my child does not make a CAYA team?
A: Only if your back-up plan is to play rec… If your child does not make a CAYA team, then he or she would have a rec league spot. If your child makes a CAYA team, your rec fee would be transferred to your CAYA team (if you have registered for CASL rec) or refunded (if you have registered for FC Cary rec).
Q: How will teams be formed?
A: CAYA teams will be tiered within each region based upon player skill level. There will be no cross over teams. Any other decisions about how teams are formed will be decided at tryouts.
Q: Will U10 CAYA teams play U11 classic at NCYSA?
A: This will be determined at the conclusion of the fall season for our U10 teams. Based on the pool of players in each region we will evaluate and determine if playing U11 Classic under NCYSA is a good option developmentally for the players.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Happy Tuesday
YTS Families,
Several updates below:
1. Weather
Obviously now that our indoor sessions have ended it has rained non-stop. I know it is frustrating when sessions get canceled however there is nothing we can do to control the weather. Please always make sure you check the CASL Weather Hotline 919-248-9516 or your email as we typically try to email our team managers if there are any cancellations.
2. Game Schedules
The season is scheduled to start this coming Sunday with games. Please check your game schedule one last time to make sure there have been no changes with kick-off times and or locations. I would recommend checking your email before you leave home for your games in case there has been a cancellation/change. Never assume your game is on/off based on what you see out of your window.
3. Game Information
Please make sure your son/daughter is prepared for the games. Make sure they dress appropriately and bring both jerseys to the games. Especially at the start of the spring season it can be very cold at games. Please arrive 45mins prior to your kick-off. This allows plenty of time for the kids to get set, warm-up and be ready to play.
If for some reason your son/daughter cannot attend your game please give your coach as much advance notice as possible. He/she can then look into finding extra players so the team has enough players for the game. We typically have smaller roster sizes so that on game days the kids get to play. Of course we understand emergencies happen that we cannot be prepare for.
4. Training Schedule
Next week we start out at Prestonwood Fields (Week of March 4th)
10's
Tuesday WRAL (Durham Bulls) 4.30-6.00pm
Thursday Prestonwood (Field 2) 4.45-6.15pm
9's
Wednesday Prestonwood (Girls Field 1, Boys Field 2) 4.45-6.15pm
Friday WRAL (Durham Bulls) 4.30-6.00pm
** Please note the later start/end time for the Prestonwood sessions.
As always should you have questions or concerns please don't hesitate to contact me.
We look forward to an enjoyable spring season.
Several updates below:
1. Weather
Obviously now that our indoor sessions have ended it has rained non-stop. I know it is frustrating when sessions get canceled however there is nothing we can do to control the weather. Please always make sure you check the CASL Weather Hotline 919-248-9516 or your email as we typically try to email our team managers if there are any cancellations.
2. Game Schedules
The season is scheduled to start this coming Sunday with games. Please check your game schedule one last time to make sure there have been no changes with kick-off times and or locations. I would recommend checking your email before you leave home for your games in case there has been a cancellation/change. Never assume your game is on/off based on what you see out of your window.
3. Game Information
Please make sure your son/daughter is prepared for the games. Make sure they dress appropriately and bring both jerseys to the games. Especially at the start of the spring season it can be very cold at games. Please arrive 45mins prior to your kick-off. This allows plenty of time for the kids to get set, warm-up and be ready to play.
If for some reason your son/daughter cannot attend your game please give your coach as much advance notice as possible. He/she can then look into finding extra players so the team has enough players for the game. We typically have smaller roster sizes so that on game days the kids get to play. Of course we understand emergencies happen that we cannot be prepare for.
4. Training Schedule
Next week we start out at Prestonwood Fields (Week of March 4th)
10's
Tuesday WRAL (Durham Bulls) 4.30-6.00pm
Thursday Prestonwood (Field 2) 4.45-6.15pm
9's
Wednesday Prestonwood (Girls Field 1, Boys Field 2) 4.45-6.15pm
Friday WRAL (Durham Bulls) 4.30-6.00pm
** Please note the later start/end time for the Prestonwood sessions.
As always should you have questions or concerns please don't hesitate to contact me.
We look forward to an enjoyable spring season.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Happy Thursday
YTS Families,
I hope you are all well. There is a great deal of information in this post so please read it closely.
Rosters
For the most part rosters have been updated. Please understand at anytime we can move a player from one team to another. We will continue to track the progress of all players during the course of our spring season. Please don't feel the need to contact our staff with regards to this process as we will contact you if we feel the need. We certainly appreciate your cooperation with this.
Spring Game Schedules
Game schedules can be found by clicking on this link http://www.ncchampionsleague.com/
Once on the NCCL homepage on the left you will see the tab for your age group. Once you have clicked this you will see your team schedule.
We do our best with the schedules to try and split home and away games. It doesn't always work out perfectly but that is always the goal.
You will notice on Sunday March the 10th there are no CASL YTS teams that have a game scheduled. We will do something a bit different March 10th. The details are below:
U9 Girls 2.15-4.00pm Baker Roofing
U9 Boys 2.15-4.00pm Fairway A (Will move to Baker if grass is closed)
U10 Girls 4.00-5.45pm Baker Roofing
U10 Boys 4.00-5.45pm Fairway B (Will move to Baker if grass is closed)
Players able to attend should wear a soccer jersey of their choice with black shorts and socks.
For the assigned times above on the field locations listed above the AGC's will run a technical warm-up and will run a 4v4 tournament. This is something a bit different for the players and should be a fun day. Again there are no scheduled NCCL games for Sunday March 10th.
You will notice on Sunday May 12th there are no CASL YTS teams that have games scheduled. We are planning an event for the afternoon of May 12th. I will send something out about this in the near future.
Training Schedule
I know we have communicated on several occasions about the spring training schedule. Below is the schedule for the remainder of the spring season.
Feb 4th- Last week of indoor training sessions. I hope the players have enjoyed the training sessions even if parents have not enjoyed driving over to Netsports twice a week.
Here we go.....
Week of February 11th- February 25th
10's Tuesday 4.30-6.00pm Stadium (WRAL)
Thursday 4.30-6.00pm Eurosport (WRAL)
9's Wednesday 4.30-6.00pm Eurosport (WRAL)
Friday 4.30-6.00pm Stadium (WRAL)
Week of March 4th- May 6th
10's Tuesday 4.30-6.00pm Stadium (WRAL)
Thursday 4.45-6.15pm Prestonwood (High house Road, Cary)
9's Wednesday 4.45pm-6.15pm Prestonwood (High house Road, Cary)
Friday 4.30-6.00pm Stadium (WRAL)
** Please note training time at Prestonwood starts at 4.45pm. Please do all you can to get out to Prestonwood for the delayed 4.45pm start time.
Tryouts
We are finalizing the details of tryouts for for the 2013-2014 season and once finalized I will get this information out.
Shoould you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me.
Paul
I hope you are all well. There is a great deal of information in this post so please read it closely.
Rosters
For the most part rosters have been updated. Please understand at anytime we can move a player from one team to another. We will continue to track the progress of all players during the course of our spring season. Please don't feel the need to contact our staff with regards to this process as we will contact you if we feel the need. We certainly appreciate your cooperation with this.
Spring Game Schedules
Game schedules can be found by clicking on this link http://www.ncchampionsleague.com/
Once on the NCCL homepage on the left you will see the tab for your age group. Once you have clicked this you will see your team schedule.
We do our best with the schedules to try and split home and away games. It doesn't always work out perfectly but that is always the goal.
You will notice on Sunday March the 10th there are no CASL YTS teams that have a game scheduled. We will do something a bit different March 10th. The details are below:
U9 Girls 2.15-4.00pm Baker Roofing
U9 Boys 2.15-4.00pm Fairway A (Will move to Baker if grass is closed)
U10 Girls 4.00-5.45pm Baker Roofing
U10 Boys 4.00-5.45pm Fairway B (Will move to Baker if grass is closed)
Players able to attend should wear a soccer jersey of their choice with black shorts and socks.
For the assigned times above on the field locations listed above the AGC's will run a technical warm-up and will run a 4v4 tournament. This is something a bit different for the players and should be a fun day. Again there are no scheduled NCCL games for Sunday March 10th.
You will notice on Sunday May 12th there are no CASL YTS teams that have games scheduled. We are planning an event for the afternoon of May 12th. I will send something out about this in the near future.
Training Schedule
I know we have communicated on several occasions about the spring training schedule. Below is the schedule for the remainder of the spring season.
Feb 4th- Last week of indoor training sessions. I hope the players have enjoyed the training sessions even if parents have not enjoyed driving over to Netsports twice a week.
Here we go.....
Week of February 11th- February 25th
10's Tuesday 4.30-6.00pm Stadium (WRAL)
Thursday 4.30-6.00pm Eurosport (WRAL)
9's Wednesday 4.30-6.00pm Eurosport (WRAL)
Friday 4.30-6.00pm Stadium (WRAL)
Week of March 4th- May 6th
10's Tuesday 4.30-6.00pm Stadium (WRAL)
Thursday 4.45-6.15pm Prestonwood (High house Road, Cary)
9's Wednesday 4.45pm-6.15pm Prestonwood (High house Road, Cary)
Friday 4.30-6.00pm Stadium (WRAL)
** Please note training time at Prestonwood starts at 4.45pm. Please do all you can to get out to Prestonwood for the delayed 4.45pm start time.
Tryouts
We are finalizing the details of tryouts for for the 2013-2014 season and once finalized I will get this information out.
Shoould you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me.
Paul
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Happy Thursday
YTS Families,
As you are all aware we will no longer be training at Cedar Fork for the Spring season. Our new training location is Preston Wood. After further discussions we have made a decision to continue with the current plan with regards to using Preston Wood as our Cary based training location. We realize a major concern is getting to Preston Wood for a 4.30 start time. As a result we have elected to delay the start time for the sessions that will take place at Preston Wood. All Preston Wood sessions will start at 4.45pm and end at 6.15pm. Our hope is that this change in start time helps with the change in location. Of course we understand it is not perfect and will not satisfy everyone but it will make arriving on time for the start of the training session more realistic for more families.
We are looking to make changes to our program for the 2013-2014 season that we feel will eliminate such problems. We certainly hope you support this change and that we can all enjoy a productive spring season.
Thanks
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Happy Wednesday
YTS Families,
Happy New Year. I hope you all had a wonderful and safe holiday. Below you will see some reminders and information about the upcoming Spring season.
Training Calender
Indoor Phase
Please remember our indoor training continues the week of Jan 14th. These sessions are at Netsports.
U9s – Wednesday 4.25-5.30pm and Friday 4.25-5.25pm
Wednesday session is all technical work Friday session is Futsal
U10s- Thursday 4.25-5.30pm and Friday 5.25-6.30pm
Thursday session is all technical work Friday session is Futsal
We are indoors the following weeks:
Jan 14th, 21st, 28th and Feb 4th.
Outdoor Phase 1
The week of February 11th we start outdoor training. All of these sessions will be at WRAL and we will follow the schedule below:
U9's - Wednesday 4.30-6.00pm (Field @ WRAL TBA)
Friday 4.30-6.00pm (Durham Bulls/Stadium Field)
U10's- Tuesday 4.30-6.00pm (Durham Bulls/Stadium Field)
Thursday 4.30-6.00pm (Field @ WRAL TBA)
Outdoor Phase 2
This is the stage that we are still finalizing. We are still looking at alternatives to training at Preston Wood Fields (which are located in Cary). I am hopeful we will be able to send out some further communication via team managers about the updated plan for this phase of training in terms of the specifics about location by the end of the week. The times and days of these sessions will remain the same as the fall. I certainly appreciate your patience as we work to create the best possible plan.
Game Dates
The current play date weekends for our spring season are listed below:
Sunday March 3rd
Sunday March 10th
Sunday March 17th
Sunday March 24th
Sunday April 7th
Sunday April 14th
Sunday April 21st
Sunday April 28th
Sunday May 5th
Time range for games on Sunday's is typically 1.00pm-6.00pm.As soon as schedules are released I will forward them to our team managers and coaches.
I hope the informatiom above helps with your planning.
Should you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to contact me.
Paul
Happy New Year. I hope you all had a wonderful and safe holiday. Below you will see some reminders and information about the upcoming Spring season.
Training Calender
Indoor Phase
Please remember our indoor training continues the week of Jan 14th. These sessions are at Netsports.
U9s – Wednesday 4.25-5.30pm and Friday 4.25-5.25pm
Wednesday session is all technical work Friday session is Futsal
U10s- Thursday 4.25-5.30pm and Friday 5.25-6.30pm
Thursday session is all technical work Friday session is Futsal
We are indoors the following weeks:
Jan 14th, 21st, 28th and Feb 4th.
Outdoor Phase 1
The week of February 11th we start outdoor training. All of these sessions will be at WRAL and we will follow the schedule below:
U9's - Wednesday 4.30-6.00pm (Field @ WRAL TBA)
Friday 4.30-6.00pm (Durham Bulls/Stadium Field)
U10's- Tuesday 4.30-6.00pm (Durham Bulls/Stadium Field)
Thursday 4.30-6.00pm (Field @ WRAL TBA)
Outdoor Phase 2
This is the stage that we are still finalizing. We are still looking at alternatives to training at Preston Wood Fields (which are located in Cary). I am hopeful we will be able to send out some further communication via team managers about the updated plan for this phase of training in terms of the specifics about location by the end of the week. The times and days of these sessions will remain the same as the fall. I certainly appreciate your patience as we work to create the best possible plan.
Game Dates
The current play date weekends for our spring season are listed below:
Sunday March 3rd
Sunday March 10th
Sunday March 17th
Sunday March 24th
Sunday April 7th
Sunday April 14th
Sunday April 21st
Sunday April 28th
Sunday May 5th
Time range for games on Sunday's is typically 1.00pm-6.00pm.As soon as schedules are released I will forward them to our team managers and coaches.
I hope the informatiom above helps with your planning.
Should you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to contact me.
Paul
Monday, December 10, 2012
Happy Monday
Guys,
A few important reminders below:
Winter Training Program
Indoor sessions are underway and the staff were very pleased with how the first week went. Hopefully the players enjoyed the sessions. Again first session each week will be all technical work and the Friday session will be Futsal. As I have stated in several previous emails/posts we understand it may tough to get to Netsports on time. Please do the best that you can. We do hope the players enjoy the change of scenary.
Spring Training Schedule and Location Update
As many of you are aware we will not be using Cedar Fork for the Spring season. Below is the plan for the spring. Our Cedar Fork location will be replaced by Prestonwood Soccer Complex.
Prestonwood Soccer Complex - 1200 High House Road, Cary NC
January
Schedule is set 9’s and 10’s all sessions indoors at Netsports
February
Week of Feb 4th – Last sessions indoor
Week of Feb 11th-25th - 10’s Tuesday – STADIUM WRAL
Thursday- GRASS FIELD WRAL TBA
9’s Wednesday – GRASS FIELD WRAL TBA
Friday – STADIUM WRAL
March-April
Week of March 4th 10’s Tuesday- STADIUM WRAL
Thursday- Preston Woods Fields Field #1
9’s Wednesday – Preston Woods Field #1
Friday-STADIUM WRAL
May- TBA right now as we finalize 2013-2104 tryouts dates.
I will of course send out reminders when the training locations change. Other than weather related conflicts I hope we don't encouter any other significant changes.
Player Evaluations
All players should have received player evaluations now. If you have not please let me know asap.
Should you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to contact me.
Paul
A few important reminders below:
Winter Training Program
Indoor sessions are underway and the staff were very pleased with how the first week went. Hopefully the players enjoyed the sessions. Again first session each week will be all technical work and the Friday session will be Futsal. As I have stated in several previous emails/posts we understand it may tough to get to Netsports on time. Please do the best that you can. We do hope the players enjoy the change of scenary.
Spring Training Schedule and Location Update
As many of you are aware we will not be using Cedar Fork for the Spring season. Below is the plan for the spring. Our Cedar Fork location will be replaced by Prestonwood Soccer Complex.
Prestonwood Soccer Complex - 1200 High House Road, Cary NC
January
Schedule is set 9’s and 10’s all sessions indoors at Netsports
February
Week of Feb 4th – Last sessions indoor
Week of Feb 11th-25th - 10’s Tuesday – STADIUM WRAL
Thursday- GRASS FIELD WRAL TBA
9’s Wednesday – GRASS FIELD WRAL TBA
Friday – STADIUM WRAL
March-April
Week of March 4th 10’s Tuesday- STADIUM WRAL
Thursday- Preston Woods Fields Field #1
9’s Wednesday – Preston Woods Field #1
Friday-STADIUM WRAL
May- TBA right now as we finalize 2013-2104 tryouts dates.
I will of course send out reminders when the training locations change. Other than weather related conflicts I hope we don't encouter any other significant changes.
Player Evaluations
All players should have received player evaluations now. If you have not please let me know asap.
Should you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to contact me.
Paul
Monday, December 3, 2012
Happy Monday
Guys,
I hope you all enjoyed the weekend. Some reminders below:
Some important reminders below:
Player Evaluations
Players should have received player evaluation by now. If you have questions or concerns please don't hesitate to contact your coach or your age group coordinator. The evaluations are important for me as they give you an idea of what your son/daughter should work on. Biggest priority for our U9's and U10's is technique. The more time a player spends with the ball the more likely they are to improve. I did ask that the coaches be honest with the grades/scores and constructive with the feedback in the comments box.
Winter Training Information
Winter training schedule starts this week. So the schedule changes. All of the indoor sessions take place at Netsports. The address is 3717 Davis Drive Morrisville, NC 27560.
Per previous emails and posts we would like to start the earlier session at 4.20pm. We realize this is going to be very difficult for families to get to Cary on time. Please do the best that you can.
U9s – Wednesday 4.15-5.30pm and Friday 4.15-5.20pm
Wednesday session is all technical work Friday session is Futsal
U10s- Thursday 4.15-5.30pm and Friday 5.25-6.30pm
Thursday session is all technical work Friday session is Futsal
Some freindly reminders:
- Players must wear flat soled shoes (NO CLEATS), wear regular YTS training attire and bring plenty to drink.
- Please make sure the players bring an inflated ball
- Place bags near the bleachers- please make sure the bags do not block the walk ways and or exits.
Cedar Fork
We will not be using Cedar Fork for training in the spring. We are currently working on an alternative training location in the Cary area and will let you know as soon as we have something finalized.
Thanks very much for reading.
I hope you all enjoyed the weekend. Some reminders below:
Some important reminders below:
Player Evaluations
Players should have received player evaluation by now. If you have questions or concerns please don't hesitate to contact your coach or your age group coordinator. The evaluations are important for me as they give you an idea of what your son/daughter should work on. Biggest priority for our U9's and U10's is technique. The more time a player spends with the ball the more likely they are to improve. I did ask that the coaches be honest with the grades/scores and constructive with the feedback in the comments box.
Winter Training Information
Winter training schedule starts this week. So the schedule changes. All of the indoor sessions take place at Netsports. The address is 3717 Davis Drive Morrisville, NC 27560.
Per previous emails and posts we would like to start the earlier session at 4.20pm. We realize this is going to be very difficult for families to get to Cary on time. Please do the best that you can.
U9s – Wednesday 4.15-5.30pm and Friday 4.15-5.20pm
Wednesday session is all technical work Friday session is Futsal
U10s- Thursday 4.15-5.30pm and Friday 5.25-6.30pm
Thursday session is all technical work Friday session is Futsal
Some freindly reminders:
- Players must wear flat soled shoes (NO CLEATS), wear regular YTS training attire and bring plenty to drink.
- Please make sure the players bring an inflated ball
- Place bags near the bleachers- please make sure the bags do not block the walk ways and or exits.
Cedar Fork
We will not be using Cedar Fork for training in the spring. We are currently working on an alternative training location in the Cary area and will let you know as soon as we have something finalized.
Thanks very much for reading.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Happy Tuesday
YTS Families,
Just a a couple of things:
1. Enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday. If you are traveling please travel safely. I am sure many of you will enjoy the carpool free week.
2. The week of November 26th:
9's - Train Wednesday 4.30-6.00pm on Fairway (WRAL) ONLY
10's - Train Tuesday 4.30-6.00pm on Durham Bulls (Stadium Field WRAL)
Thursday 4.30-6.00pm on Fairway (WRAL)
The following week we begin our indoor program and I will send out more information about that directly to oure teams managers after Thanksgiving Break. Again the schedule is set for the indoor training sessions.
3. Thank you for all the families that have already registered for the spring 2013 season. Please remember that registration is scheduled to close on Tuesday November the 27th. If you plan on not returning to the program please let me know. The link to register for the Spring season is below:
http://www.caslnc.com/Default.aspx?tabid=224521
Should you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to contact me.
Have a Great Thanksgiving.
The YTS Staff
Just a a couple of things:
1. Enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday. If you are traveling please travel safely. I am sure many of you will enjoy the carpool free week.
2. The week of November 26th:
9's - Train Wednesday 4.30-6.00pm on Fairway (WRAL) ONLY
10's - Train Tuesday 4.30-6.00pm on Durham Bulls (Stadium Field WRAL)
Thursday 4.30-6.00pm on Fairway (WRAL)
The following week we begin our indoor program and I will send out more information about that directly to oure teams managers after Thanksgiving Break. Again the schedule is set for the indoor training sessions.
3. Thank you for all the families that have already registered for the spring 2013 season. Please remember that registration is scheduled to close on Tuesday November the 27th. If you plan on not returning to the program please let me know. The link to register for the Spring season is below:
http://www.caslnc.com/Default.aspx?tabid=224521
Should you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to contact me.
Have a Great Thanksgiving.
The YTS Staff
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Happy Thursday
Hello YTS Families,
The usual reminders followed by an educational article. Again the intent of the articles I post is just to make you think. Soccer is a unique sport in so many ways. In particular the role coaches play during the games. We don't get time-outs! We get an opportunity during our the pre-game to make some points and then again at half-time. Of course at the end of the game we can reflect. I still see parents coaching on the sidelines. All I ask is that you read the article and reflect.
Training Update
Next week we have no training. I hope you all enjoy the Thanksgiving Break. If you are traveling, travel safely if you are staying near home enjoy the carpool free week! It is crazy to think the fall season of games has come and gone.
Player Evaluations
Coaches have until November the 30th to hand out the player evaluations. I have asked each coach to be honest and constructive with the player evals. Once you receive your son/daughter's evaluation please feel free to contact your coach with any questions or concerns. If you questions/concerns do not get answered then please reach out to your AGC or myself. I know how important this feedback is for you as a parent.
Training
Schedule is set now. Hopefully we are all on the same page. I know there are some concerns/issues with the indoor training plan. We cannot change anything at this point. Please just do the best you can. Of course we encourage all players to attend these sessions.
Spring Rosters
Over the course of the next 2-3 weeks we will be working on finalizing our rosters for the spring season. Please expect change. Players develop at different rates. We originally selected the players in May. A great deal can change over the course of a seven month period. Of course some players will have improved, some stayed at the same level and some players may well have regressed. There is no scientific formula to determine this developmental path. With regards to the player movement we will alert any player/family involved so they are aware of these changes. Please know we are constantly evaluating the players in our program. Change is never easy but it is necessary.
Spring Registration
Thank you to those families that have notified me that they will not be returning in the spring. I really do appreciate that. Again if you plan on not returning it would be great if you can let me know. Of course I hope you choose to re-register for the spring 2013 season. The link to do this is on my previous post. The deadline is approaching so please take care of this as soon as you can.
Some thing to make you think....
The Perfect Parent: Be Seen and Heard Very Little by Mark Heffernan -
A friend of ours once had a conversation with a young player:
Coach: ” so what is your favorite position? ”
Player: ” center midfield”
Coach: ” Interesting. Is that because you see yourself as a good playmaker? ”
Player: ” No its because my dad is one side and my coach is on the other and sometimes if in am in the field I can’t hear either of them. “
If it weren’t so sad it would be funny. It’s also a story repeated over and over again at fields all over the world. In the age of helicopter parenting the notion of allowing kids to play for fun or of allowing them to learn by making mistakes is all too rare. Aside from destroying the joy of sport for many young people, such parental or coach intervention is almost certainly misguided.
Try to remember a moment or a time when you played out of your socks, when everything seemed to go right. Now stop reading for a moment and try to think of how it felt at the time, how you would describe it. Obviously, there are lots of words you can use but I think a common description would be that I was in the zone, that it was all so effortless, thoughtless and unconscious. Even though our own experiences with excellent performance have been all too fleeting and uncommon we know that’s exactly how it felt: there was no conscious focus on the how, the focus was entirely on the outcome and we just knew that it was going to work. By contrast most of us would, I believe, agree that when we start to think too much about what we are doing or the mechanics of what we are doing then our actions tend to become awkward and clumsy. Spontaneity and creativity tend to disappear. Now, we do not mean to preach here – as parents we are all human and we have all been there, most of us reading this probably as coaches too. But, in the light of what we have just discussed above consider the following:
By constantly coaching and correcting our kids in the game we are unconsciously, but almost certainly, guaranteeing poor and deteriorating performance. We are taking them away from that unconscious, focused mental state where they need to be to excel.
Tactically it may also be a mistake and only serve to confuse the players. It is impossible to know what precise instructions the coach has given the players so how can a parent tell them what to do when they don’t know what they are supposed to be doing? How many times have you seen a team where the coach has for whatever reason decided to have their team drop when they lose the ball, but where the parents on the sideline are screaming “pressure.”? Little Sally out there has no idea whether she’s coming or going.
If you want to see how much the kids hate it, allow them all to describe it anonymously via their coach and read the responses. I think this is a useful exercise for any youth team. You’ll see answers like, “it’s so embarrassing,” “I cringe every time he opens his mouth,” ” I wish they could hear themselves,” or ” they don’t know what they’re talking about.”
So maybe it’s time for all us parents to just shut up and let them play. Praise them and anyone else on the field for good play and leave it at that. And they’ll like us better for it!
Entertaining Goal.. If you not an England fan....
Click on the link below.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/video/espnfc/video?id=1226511&cc=5901
Should you have any questions/concerns please don't hesitate to contact me.
The usual reminders followed by an educational article. Again the intent of the articles I post is just to make you think. Soccer is a unique sport in so many ways. In particular the role coaches play during the games. We don't get time-outs! We get an opportunity during our the pre-game to make some points and then again at half-time. Of course at the end of the game we can reflect. I still see parents coaching on the sidelines. All I ask is that you read the article and reflect.
Training Update
Next week we have no training. I hope you all enjoy the Thanksgiving Break. If you are traveling, travel safely if you are staying near home enjoy the carpool free week! It is crazy to think the fall season of games has come and gone.
Player Evaluations
Coaches have until November the 30th to hand out the player evaluations. I have asked each coach to be honest and constructive with the player evals. Once you receive your son/daughter's evaluation please feel free to contact your coach with any questions or concerns. If you questions/concerns do not get answered then please reach out to your AGC or myself. I know how important this feedback is for you as a parent.
Training
Schedule is set now. Hopefully we are all on the same page. I know there are some concerns/issues with the indoor training plan. We cannot change anything at this point. Please just do the best you can. Of course we encourage all players to attend these sessions.
Spring Rosters
Over the course of the next 2-3 weeks we will be working on finalizing our rosters for the spring season. Please expect change. Players develop at different rates. We originally selected the players in May. A great deal can change over the course of a seven month period. Of course some players will have improved, some stayed at the same level and some players may well have regressed. There is no scientific formula to determine this developmental path. With regards to the player movement we will alert any player/family involved so they are aware of these changes. Please know we are constantly evaluating the players in our program. Change is never easy but it is necessary.
Spring Registration
Thank you to those families that have notified me that they will not be returning in the spring. I really do appreciate that. Again if you plan on not returning it would be great if you can let me know. Of course I hope you choose to re-register for the spring 2013 season. The link to do this is on my previous post. The deadline is approaching so please take care of this as soon as you can.
Some thing to make you think....
The Perfect Parent: Be Seen and Heard Very Little by Mark Heffernan -
A friend of ours once had a conversation with a young player:
Coach: ” so what is your favorite position? ”
Player: ” center midfield”
Coach: ” Interesting. Is that because you see yourself as a good playmaker? ”
Player: ” No its because my dad is one side and my coach is on the other and sometimes if in am in the field I can’t hear either of them. “
If it weren’t so sad it would be funny. It’s also a story repeated over and over again at fields all over the world. In the age of helicopter parenting the notion of allowing kids to play for fun or of allowing them to learn by making mistakes is all too rare. Aside from destroying the joy of sport for many young people, such parental or coach intervention is almost certainly misguided.
Try to remember a moment or a time when you played out of your socks, when everything seemed to go right. Now stop reading for a moment and try to think of how it felt at the time, how you would describe it. Obviously, there are lots of words you can use but I think a common description would be that I was in the zone, that it was all so effortless, thoughtless and unconscious. Even though our own experiences with excellent performance have been all too fleeting and uncommon we know that’s exactly how it felt: there was no conscious focus on the how, the focus was entirely on the outcome and we just knew that it was going to work. By contrast most of us would, I believe, agree that when we start to think too much about what we are doing or the mechanics of what we are doing then our actions tend to become awkward and clumsy. Spontaneity and creativity tend to disappear. Now, we do not mean to preach here – as parents we are all human and we have all been there, most of us reading this probably as coaches too. But, in the light of what we have just discussed above consider the following:
By constantly coaching and correcting our kids in the game we are unconsciously, but almost certainly, guaranteeing poor and deteriorating performance. We are taking them away from that unconscious, focused mental state where they need to be to excel.
Tactically it may also be a mistake and only serve to confuse the players. It is impossible to know what precise instructions the coach has given the players so how can a parent tell them what to do when they don’t know what they are supposed to be doing? How many times have you seen a team where the coach has for whatever reason decided to have their team drop when they lose the ball, but where the parents on the sideline are screaming “pressure.”? Little Sally out there has no idea whether she’s coming or going.
If you want to see how much the kids hate it, allow them all to describe it anonymously via their coach and read the responses. I think this is a useful exercise for any youth team. You’ll see answers like, “it’s so embarrassing,” “I cringe every time he opens his mouth,” ” I wish they could hear themselves,” or ” they don’t know what they’re talking about.”
So maybe it’s time for all us parents to just shut up and let them play. Praise them and anyone else on the field for good play and leave it at that. And they’ll like us better for it!
Entertaining Goal.. If you not an England fan....
Click on the link below.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/video/espnfc/video?id=1226511&cc=5901
Should you have any questions/concerns please don't hesitate to contact me.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Happy Thursday
YTS Families,
It has been a long while since my last post- my apologies. I have been emailing managers directly with bits and pieces so I thought it was time to get something on the blog.
Training
The upcoming schedule has been sent to team managers so for the most part your training schedule is set for the remainder of the fall and the winter period. Other than weather related cancellations there should be no changes. Please remember next week we start out at WRAL for all YTS training sessions. All sessions will begin at 4.30pm.
A note on the indoor winter sessions at Netsports
Although listed on the schedule as a 4.00pm start time at Netsports most of the sessions will actually start closer to 4.15pm. As a staff we are aware that many families will have a tough time getting to Netsports at 4.15 and we understand that completely. All that we can ask is that you do the best that you can. The indoor environment is a nice change of scenery for the players and coaches. 1 session each week will be all technical work and the other session will be futsal or small sided games. While the current temperatures are nice once we get into Dec and Jan I expect it to be rather cold outside. We will not have to worry about the temperature outdoors during the months of Dec and Jan.
Games
Last weekend of regular season games is Nov 11th. I know we have lost some games to the weather some of which we have tryed to make-up and some we have not been able to make-up. The weather certainly didn't cooperate with our Sunday games! Hopefully we can finish the season with no more bad weather Sundays.
Player Evaluations
Our coaches will be working on player evaluations over the next few weeks. Each coach will provide a written evaluation for each of his/her players. Once you receive the evaluation if you have questions please feel free to set up a time to meet with your coach to answer questions you might have. I ask that the evaluations are constructive but accurate. The main goal is to provide some feedback while also letting you know what your/son daughter needs to work on. I will email the managers to let them know when the player evaluations will be distributed.
Player Registration
As a reminder each player must re-register to play in the 2013 Spring season. The link to complete the registration is below:
http://www.caslnc.com/Default.aspx?tabid=224521
If you plan on not returning please let me know as soon as you can. This really helps us with our planning. We have several families very interested in joining the YTS Program. Registration will stay open through November 27th.
Spring Season
As a staff we continue to evaluate each and every player in our program. Based on these evaluations we can determine if we have players on the right teams going into the spring season. If not then we can consider making changes. Making changes is never easy but there is a great deal that can change following the formation of teams in May/June. Players develop at different rates. These decisions will be made at the conclusion of the season.
Interesting Article
Below is a link to an interesting article. Please read it. At the very least it will make you think.
http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/more-family-fun/201202/what-makes-nightmare-sports-parent
As always should you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me.
It has been a long while since my last post- my apologies. I have been emailing managers directly with bits and pieces so I thought it was time to get something on the blog.
Training
The upcoming schedule has been sent to team managers so for the most part your training schedule is set for the remainder of the fall and the winter period. Other than weather related cancellations there should be no changes. Please remember next week we start out at WRAL for all YTS training sessions. All sessions will begin at 4.30pm.
A note on the indoor winter sessions at Netsports
Although listed on the schedule as a 4.00pm start time at Netsports most of the sessions will actually start closer to 4.15pm. As a staff we are aware that many families will have a tough time getting to Netsports at 4.15 and we understand that completely. All that we can ask is that you do the best that you can. The indoor environment is a nice change of scenery for the players and coaches. 1 session each week will be all technical work and the other session will be futsal or small sided games. While the current temperatures are nice once we get into Dec and Jan I expect it to be rather cold outside. We will not have to worry about the temperature outdoors during the months of Dec and Jan.
Games
Last weekend of regular season games is Nov 11th. I know we have lost some games to the weather some of which we have tryed to make-up and some we have not been able to make-up. The weather certainly didn't cooperate with our Sunday games! Hopefully we can finish the season with no more bad weather Sundays.
Player Evaluations
Our coaches will be working on player evaluations over the next few weeks. Each coach will provide a written evaluation for each of his/her players. Once you receive the evaluation if you have questions please feel free to set up a time to meet with your coach to answer questions you might have. I ask that the evaluations are constructive but accurate. The main goal is to provide some feedback while also letting you know what your/son daughter needs to work on. I will email the managers to let them know when the player evaluations will be distributed.
Player Registration
As a reminder each player must re-register to play in the 2013 Spring season. The link to complete the registration is below:
http://www.caslnc.com/Default.aspx?tabid=224521
If you plan on not returning please let me know as soon as you can. This really helps us with our planning. We have several families very interested in joining the YTS Program. Registration will stay open through November 27th.
Spring Season
As a staff we continue to evaluate each and every player in our program. Based on these evaluations we can determine if we have players on the right teams going into the spring season. If not then we can consider making changes. Making changes is never easy but there is a great deal that can change following the formation of teams in May/June. Players develop at different rates. These decisions will be made at the conclusion of the season.
Interesting Article
Below is a link to an interesting article. Please read it. At the very least it will make you think.
http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/more-family-fun/201202/what-makes-nightmare-sports-parent
As always should you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Happy Thursday
YTS Families,
I hope you are all enjoying the start of the fall and the cooler temperatures. Please take a moment to watch the video below. Please don't try this on Sunday!
http://www.socceramerica.com/article/48426/how-trainers-can-really-help-a-team.html
At the very least it should make you smile. Enjoy watching the games this coming weekend.
Thanks for viewing!
I hope you are all enjoying the start of the fall and the cooler temperatures. Please take a moment to watch the video below. Please don't try this on Sunday!
http://www.socceramerica.com/article/48426/how-trainers-can-really-help-a-team.html
At the very least it should make you smile. Enjoy watching the games this coming weekend.
Thanks for viewing!
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Happy Thursday
YTS Families,
Please read the article below. We sometimes lose sight of why our children play sports. The short story below wiill hopefully make you pause for a second. As we approach another weekend of games please be mindful of a couple of things:
1. Make sure you check weather hotlines. For other clubs weather hotlines/websites you can go directly to www.ncchampionsleague.com
2. When we are traveling to another site/facility please be very respectful. If we are asked to stay off the fields until a coach arrives please do so. Unless asked by one of our coaches
3. No coaching from the sidelines at all. Please do cheer and support your team for the duration of the game but please refrain from any coaching.
4. Enjoy watching your son/daughter compete.
I'm lucky to live in a community that fosters kids’ athletics. When it comes to fall sports, kids in Bucksport area schools are spoiled for choice. Last Saturday, when I brought my daughter to youth soccer, I arrived to a smorgasbord of activities: a high school cross country track meet, an elementary boys’ football game and elementary boys’ and girls’ soccer scrimmages. Every track, field and nature trail that was available saw play.
This Saturday was no different. Kids climbed out of minivans with shin guards or shoulder pads, water bottles and cleats. They swarmed the fields like little Olympians. Parents lined the perimeter, some in lawn chairs, others leaning over the fence with purpose, but all were rallied around their kids. As a teacher whose interaction with parents is limited to yearly open house visits, to see this outpouring of parental support just knocks me back.
As a soccer mom, this means I need to remember I'm one of many parents out there rooting for their kid. This is a tricky business, respectfully manning the sideline. You hear all sorts of chanting, coaching and even scolding remarks from the parental peanut gallery that it serves you well to remember “it's just a game.” I often tell my in-laws, “If I start spouting strategic maneuvers, please muzzle me.” You just get so swept up in the moment, the thrill of victory, the agony of defeat, it's hard not to yell out, “GO TO THE BALL, SWEETHEART!”
My daughter's team has known the agony of defeat for two consecutive seasons. Their first year they were 0/8. Last year, they were 0/3 (5 ties, though). Last Saturday, in this, her third season, they finally tasted sweet victory. After beating the green team soundly (8-0), my daughter climbed back into our van and said, “Mom, we actually won! Do you know, we've never won before?” She sounded pleasantly surprised, as if the thought had just occurred to her. My husband, on the other hand, was positively euphoric. He kept saying, “Wow, they won. They really won,” followed by a far off look in his eyes (reliving his own state championship I'm sure.)
This week, a new excitement hummed along the sideline. There was a hitch in my daughter's step, a strut in her stride that wasn't there before. Was it pride? Was it eager anticipation of another “W?” Was I just imagining it? “This is going to be a big game,” Coach Rich said. Our girls would be evenly matched against the red team, a team whose players are roughly the same age and ability as our own white team. This could get interesting, I thought. An even match-up.
While waiting for the game to begin, Richard Sprague, the director of the Bucksport Youth Soccer Program, reiterated this point, “It's all about match-ups at this level of unskilled play; it comes down to individual athletes.” Sprague, the former Bucksport Middle School girls’ soccer coach for 16 years, has seen many such match-ups in his career.
When talking about the value of the program, Sprague added, “You're creating positive memories kids will have for a lifetime. Sports are such a big part of socialization. They have to learn to share. They share the ball, share the field and they share the win or loss.” As I watched my daughter sit the bench for the first few minutes of the game, I realized that this is what I want her to learn. I want her to share this experience with her teammates, to feel part of something bigger than herself.
Then the game began, and I forgot all about sharing. They actually scored a goal! They looked good out there! We were up 1-0 at half time, and a parent of the opposing team said, “They're all winners, aren't they?” I knew this sentiment well. Hadn't I spouted the same platitudes the past two seasons? “It's not if you win or lose, it's how you play the game.” Yeah, yeah. But we were winning this time, so all those euphemisms about losing didn't matter anymore.
Then the red team scored a goal. We were no longer winning. It was a tie game. “It's OK,” I told myself. “This is good. Maybe that dad was right. They're all winners. If they tie, they can share the victory together.” Right after this epiphany, our team scored again and the thrill of another “W” was in the air. I could almost taste the celebratory happy meal. Wouldn't my delightful little defender be so happy?
The whistle blew signaling the end of the game, and a joy like no other descended on her team. Jumping, high-fiving and sweaty hugging ensued. I looked at their jubilant faces and thought, “Yes, this is what it's all about!” As the girls lined up for their congratulatory “good game” high fives, I saw the red coach consoling a teary blonde player. She was sobbing beside him.
Coach Scott gave a rousing speech meant to rally the troops. “We don't lose, we learn. You played very, very hard out there. Let's take what happened today and learn from it. If you played as hard as you could, then be proud of yourself.” Though I was touched, the little blond girl was having none of it. She wanted to win, and all of this learning not losing stuff didn't set right with her.
Then something neat happened. One of the star players of the white team walked over to the red bench. She stood in front of the little blond girl and told her, “You did a really good job out there. You should be proud of how you played. Don't be sad.” I was blown away. They got up, walked over to the white bench, and shared cold drinks.
That little girl shared her win. No one told her to “play nice.” No one said, “Go be a good sport.” She was a good sport. She was the most aggressive girl on the team, yet she instinctively played nice. How did she learn this? By playing sports. She knew what it was like to lose and what it was like to win. When she saw another player upset, it didn't matter what team she was on.
It just mattered. That's what I learned off the field today
Please read the article below. We sometimes lose sight of why our children play sports. The short story below wiill hopefully make you pause for a second. As we approach another weekend of games please be mindful of a couple of things:
1. Make sure you check weather hotlines. For other clubs weather hotlines/websites you can go directly to www.ncchampionsleague.com
2. When we are traveling to another site/facility please be very respectful. If we are asked to stay off the fields until a coach arrives please do so. Unless asked by one of our coaches
3. No coaching from the sidelines at all. Please do cheer and support your team for the duration of the game but please refrain from any coaching.
4. Enjoy watching your son/daughter compete.
I'm lucky to live in a community that fosters kids’ athletics. When it comes to fall sports, kids in Bucksport area schools are spoiled for choice. Last Saturday, when I brought my daughter to youth soccer, I arrived to a smorgasbord of activities: a high school cross country track meet, an elementary boys’ football game and elementary boys’ and girls’ soccer scrimmages. Every track, field and nature trail that was available saw play.
This Saturday was no different. Kids climbed out of minivans with shin guards or shoulder pads, water bottles and cleats. They swarmed the fields like little Olympians. Parents lined the perimeter, some in lawn chairs, others leaning over the fence with purpose, but all were rallied around their kids. As a teacher whose interaction with parents is limited to yearly open house visits, to see this outpouring of parental support just knocks me back.
As a soccer mom, this means I need to remember I'm one of many parents out there rooting for their kid. This is a tricky business, respectfully manning the sideline. You hear all sorts of chanting, coaching and even scolding remarks from the parental peanut gallery that it serves you well to remember “it's just a game.” I often tell my in-laws, “If I start spouting strategic maneuvers, please muzzle me.” You just get so swept up in the moment, the thrill of victory, the agony of defeat, it's hard not to yell out, “GO TO THE BALL, SWEETHEART!”
My daughter's team has known the agony of defeat for two consecutive seasons. Their first year they were 0/8. Last year, they were 0/3 (5 ties, though). Last Saturday, in this, her third season, they finally tasted sweet victory. After beating the green team soundly (8-0), my daughter climbed back into our van and said, “Mom, we actually won! Do you know, we've never won before?” She sounded pleasantly surprised, as if the thought had just occurred to her. My husband, on the other hand, was positively euphoric. He kept saying, “Wow, they won. They really won,” followed by a far off look in his eyes (reliving his own state championship I'm sure.)
This week, a new excitement hummed along the sideline. There was a hitch in my daughter's step, a strut in her stride that wasn't there before. Was it pride? Was it eager anticipation of another “W?” Was I just imagining it? “This is going to be a big game,” Coach Rich said. Our girls would be evenly matched against the red team, a team whose players are roughly the same age and ability as our own white team. This could get interesting, I thought. An even match-up.
While waiting for the game to begin, Richard Sprague, the director of the Bucksport Youth Soccer Program, reiterated this point, “It's all about match-ups at this level of unskilled play; it comes down to individual athletes.” Sprague, the former Bucksport Middle School girls’ soccer coach for 16 years, has seen many such match-ups in his career.
When talking about the value of the program, Sprague added, “You're creating positive memories kids will have for a lifetime. Sports are such a big part of socialization. They have to learn to share. They share the ball, share the field and they share the win or loss.” As I watched my daughter sit the bench for the first few minutes of the game, I realized that this is what I want her to learn. I want her to share this experience with her teammates, to feel part of something bigger than herself.
Then the game began, and I forgot all about sharing. They actually scored a goal! They looked good out there! We were up 1-0 at half time, and a parent of the opposing team said, “They're all winners, aren't they?” I knew this sentiment well. Hadn't I spouted the same platitudes the past two seasons? “It's not if you win or lose, it's how you play the game.” Yeah, yeah. But we were winning this time, so all those euphemisms about losing didn't matter anymore.
Then the red team scored a goal. We were no longer winning. It was a tie game. “It's OK,” I told myself. “This is good. Maybe that dad was right. They're all winners. If they tie, they can share the victory together.” Right after this epiphany, our team scored again and the thrill of another “W” was in the air. I could almost taste the celebratory happy meal. Wouldn't my delightful little defender be so happy?
The whistle blew signaling the end of the game, and a joy like no other descended on her team. Jumping, high-fiving and sweaty hugging ensued. I looked at their jubilant faces and thought, “Yes, this is what it's all about!” As the girls lined up for their congratulatory “good game” high fives, I saw the red coach consoling a teary blonde player. She was sobbing beside him.
Coach Scott gave a rousing speech meant to rally the troops. “We don't lose, we learn. You played very, very hard out there. Let's take what happened today and learn from it. If you played as hard as you could, then be proud of yourself.” Though I was touched, the little blond girl was having none of it. She wanted to win, and all of this learning not losing stuff didn't set right with her.
Then something neat happened. One of the star players of the white team walked over to the red bench. She stood in front of the little blond girl and told her, “You did a really good job out there. You should be proud of how you played. Don't be sad.” I was blown away. They got up, walked over to the white bench, and shared cold drinks.
That little girl shared her win. No one told her to “play nice.” No one said, “Go be a good sport.” She was a good sport. She was the most aggressive girl on the team, yet she instinctively played nice. How did she learn this? By playing sports. She knew what it was like to lose and what it was like to win. When she saw another player upset, it didn't matter what team she was on.
It just mattered. That's what I learned off the field today
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Happy Wednesday
YTS Families,
Hopefully the weather will cooperate this coming weekend. It looks promising right now. As we approach another weekend of games I have attached a series of 4 short videos. One is a repeat from last week. As always the videos are sent to make each of you think about your role as a parent on the sideline. I can't emphasize enough the impact we can have as parents and my hope is we all play a positive role.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61-Pax5cF8A&feature=BFa&list=PL465EC8FA50396D8D
The videos are broken down into 4 stages. One that takes place before the game, two during the game and one that is after the game. While the videos are very serious they certainly help paint a great picture. A picture of course I hope we do not see on the sideline during any game during the course of our season.
Please take the time to watch the video.
Winter Training
I am currently finalizing details for our winter indoor sessions. For those of you that are new to the program we continue to train in Dec and Jan. These sessions take place at Netsports which is located in Cary. I will get times and dates out asap so you can start planning. There is no extra cost for these sessions and we encourage all players to attend.
I always get asked about playing on a winter indoor team. I have no problem if players choose to play on an indoor team. YTS will not form teams nor will the YTS coaches be asked by me to coach these teams. So if you want your son/daughter to play that is completely fine please understand YTS coaches are not expected to coach these indoor teams. I will likely send more information about this when it becomes available to me
Thanks for reading and should you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to contact me.
Paul
Hopefully the weather will cooperate this coming weekend. It looks promising right now. As we approach another weekend of games I have attached a series of 4 short videos. One is a repeat from last week. As always the videos are sent to make each of you think about your role as a parent on the sideline. I can't emphasize enough the impact we can have as parents and my hope is we all play a positive role.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61-Pax5cF8A&feature=BFa&list=PL465EC8FA50396D8D
The videos are broken down into 4 stages. One that takes place before the game, two during the game and one that is after the game. While the videos are very serious they certainly help paint a great picture. A picture of course I hope we do not see on the sideline during any game during the course of our season.
Please take the time to watch the video.
Winter Training
I am currently finalizing details for our winter indoor sessions. For those of you that are new to the program we continue to train in Dec and Jan. These sessions take place at Netsports which is located in Cary. I will get times and dates out asap so you can start planning. There is no extra cost for these sessions and we encourage all players to attend.
I always get asked about playing on a winter indoor team. I have no problem if players choose to play on an indoor team. YTS will not form teams nor will the YTS coaches be asked by me to coach these teams. So if you want your son/daughter to play that is completely fine please understand YTS coaches are not expected to coach these indoor teams. I will likely send more information about this when it becomes available to me
Thanks for reading and should you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to contact me.
Paul
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Happy Tuesday
YTS Families,
I hope you all had an enjoyable Labor Day Weekend. With our games approaching this coming weekend I will try to accomplish two things in the post. Firstly some general reminders about what to expect for game days and then a couple of videos which will make you think about your actions on the sidelines.
Game Reminders:
Sideline Reminders:
We expect parents to set a good example on the sideline for other parents, players and of course our club as whole. So with that said some friendly reminders below.
The first video shows an overbearing parent on the sideline communicating with the official!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0qGeADPzAs
The second video is another overbearing parent on sideline communicating with his son!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=ZRcv-ZRMCXI&feature=endscreen
Both videos are short please take the time to watch them as they will make you think about your role as a parent on the sideline.
Thanks for reading the blog and should you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me at
Paulf@caslemail.com
I hope you all had an enjoyable Labor Day Weekend. With our games approaching this coming weekend I will try to accomplish two things in the post. Firstly some general reminders about what to expect for game days and then a couple of videos which will make you think about your actions on the sidelines.
Game Reminders:
- Double check field location and game time
- Always check weather hot lines to make sure game has not been canceled
- Make sure your son/daughter has both uniforms with them - start to make them accoutable for their soccer bags.. even if you have to double check
- Always be early.. rather than rushing to get to field.. it just makes life a great deal easier on your child
- Wish you child good luck, tell them to compete and have fun
- Once the game kicks-off there is very little you can do.. so sit back in your comfy chair and enjoy watching your child compete
Sideline Reminders:
We expect parents to set a good example on the sideline for other parents, players and of course our club as whole. So with that said some friendly reminders below.
- Please refrain from coaching your child or anyone else's child during the game. Your intentions maybe positive but please don't do it. This includes hand signals. The players must be allowed to make decisions independently
- Please do not question the officials. At all times show them the respect they deserve. We use some younger officials for our YTS games as they can gain very valuable experience. Please be supportive. I see parents every week trying to make every call for the referee. Like the players officials must be able to make their own decisions. Sometimes they may miss an offside call. Trust me it is not the end of the world. Especially seen as though we do not keep standings in YTS.
- Simple rule of thumb.. "If you don't have anything positive to say please don't bother saying it." especially around the players
- Per a previous point do all you can to enjoy watching your child compete.
The first video shows an overbearing parent on the sideline communicating with the official!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0qGeADPzAs
The second video is another overbearing parent on sideline communicating with his son!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=ZRcv-ZRMCXI&feature=endscreen
Both videos are short please take the time to watch them as they will make you think about your role as a parent on the sideline.
Thanks for reading the blog and should you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me at
Paulf@caslemail.com
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