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Sample:
"....Ball Control and Creativity:
6 - 12 years old
PRE ACADEMY LEVEL:
U-6 through U-12 Age Groups
U-6: K and 1st graders
Soccer at these ages should be discouraged in any form other than as a fun activity for kids, that happens to includes a soccer ball. There should be groups of players rather than teams. Fees should be nominal. Attendance should be optional. Creating a joyful environment is mandatory.
SOME GENERAL THOUGHTS ABOUT THIS AGE:
Five- and six-year olds are too young to be involved in any structured, organized soccer program. At most, they should be involved in fun activities that encourage the children to explore their physical abilities, while also including a ball with which to play. Make sure these are activity based games that emphasize exploration and experimentation with the rolling, spinning, and bouncing qualities of the ball. The soccer ball should be considered a toy. There should be no activities where players wait in lines to perform a pre-determined movement or required action...."
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Monday, December 10, 2007
Friday, December 07, 2007
Monday, December 03, 2007
Saturday, December 01, 2007
Cancellation of Soccer practice next week
Due to teacher 1st Trimester conferences, all Soccer practice sessions will be cancelled next week.
Please inform your respective parent groups
Thank you,
Philippe
Please inform your respective parent groups
Thank you,
Philippe
Saturday, November 24, 2007
France Qualifies for Euro 2008...England, not so much
Please send all your three lions' condolences to the Loudons....
England V Croatia
France V Ukraine
England V Croatia
France V Ukraine
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Did You Know: Jesse Llamas
Roma FC's reputation built in a day
Dallas amateurs' upset called the biggest ever in the U.S. Open Cup
By DAVID HINOJOSA / The Dallas Morning News
"....Roma won Wednesday's shootout, 4-2, after 120 scoreless minutes. Goalkeeper Jesse Llamas had eight saves for the game and two more in the shootout. "...more
Monday, November 19, 2007
DIS Tiger Youth (CE1 Boys) in the Top 4 of YMCA 1st Boys League!
Thanks to Michael Peinado, coahc of the Mustangs, A special YMCA playoffs session was organized Saturday, Nov 17, to determine the YMCA 1st Boys Champions between the top performers of the Fall season.
Our CE1 Boys, coahced by Jesse and Trent with only one loss so far, justified their excellent record by beating the Mustangs, 6-5 after an exciting chase.
In the semi final, they couldn't catch up with the unbeaten Mavericks , after being down 0-3 at half time, and lost only 3-4. No wonder they must have been tired on Saturday evening, some of them already weakened by a bad cold.
The Mavericks then lost to St Rita's Bearcats, winner of the Alpha Group and Fall Champions.
All these teams and a couple of selected ones will make the very competitive YMCA Spring League, a very serious contender to Chambers and other NTSSA youth soccer association.
Team Roster: Harold Sorel, Chase Fitzpatrick, Wilson Wallace, Karl Andre Chbat, alexander Gassin, Sebastian Gray, Sacha Loudon, Elijah Rogers and Giovanni Barbosa. TeamRep: Greg Loudon
Thanks to Michael Peinado, coahc of the Mustangs, A special YMCA playoffs session was organized Saturday, Nov 17, to determine the YMCA 1st Boys Champions between the top performers of the Fall season.
Our CE1 Boys, coahced by Jesse and Trent with only one loss so far, justified their excellent record by beating the Mustangs, 6-5 after an exciting chase.
In the semi final, they couldn't catch up with the unbeaten Mavericks , after being down 0-3 at half time, and lost only 3-4. No wonder they must have been tired on Saturday evening, some of them already weakened by a bad cold.
The Mavericks then lost to St Rita's Bearcats, winner of the Alpha Group and Fall Champions.
All these teams and a couple of selected ones will make the very competitive YMCA Spring League, a very serious contender to Chambers and other NTSSA youth soccer association.
Team Roster: Harold Sorel, Chase Fitzpatrick, Wilson Wallace, Karl Andre Chbat, alexander Gassin, Sebastian Gray, Sacha Loudon, Elijah Rogers and Giovanni Barbosa. TeamRep: Greg Loudon
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Friday, November 16, 2007
Where are they now? Freddy Adu
On 28 July 2007, Adu opted out of playing for Real in their regular-season match, and later that day, boarded a plane to Portugal to negotiate with Benfica. On Monday, 30 July, Benfica issued an official statement announcing that Adu had been transferred to their club for a fee of $2 million USD that had been previously agreed upon, and the following day, the signing was complete and he trained with the team.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Soccer game parent-teachers on Sunday November 18th
Dear Parents,
I would like to let you know that we will have a soccer-game parent-teachers on Sunday November 18th at 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm Johnston Outpost field (Marsh lane and Webb Chapel).
Thank you,
Sincerely,
Sophie Davis
I would like to let you know that we will have a soccer-game parent-teachers on Sunday November 18th at 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm Johnston Outpost field (Marsh lane and Webb Chapel).
Thank you,
Sincerely,
Sophie Davis
Philippe Update
Dear TeamReps and Coaches,
Attached is a preliminary list of players listed for Indoor, who would have to pay the $50 (Maternelle) or $70 Fee to Sophie. Please confirm and update with newcomers or with those who are skipping the Indoor Leagues.
10 Teams are registered in Indoor Leagues: 4 at Sole Roll, started last Sat, 4 at Sportsplex Futsal and 2 at Inwood, starting Dec 2
Jesse will handle a Goalkeeping practice session next Monday, from 3:45 to 5:45 at DIS. The first session would be for Maternelle 3, CP and CE1. the next for CE2 and up. Please inform your parent groups.
A little over 110 games have been played during the Fall Season by our 12 teams; both Mat3, CP Girls, CE1, CE2-CM1, CM1 and CM2-6th are all well over the 50% winning ratio. U13 struggled in a diffcult league to finish 6 out of 8, CE2-CM2 girls fared no better with two games still not rescheduled. CP Boys had a difficult start but got a timely boost by other teams.
The YMCA's program has improved significantly and will continue to do so in Spring, with selcted division, while our relation with Chambers has cooled a lot. We are then contemplating the Plano PSA league, provided the fields are no too far north.
The Team Back-up Program involved about 30 players who had a chance to play multiple games at various level, thus learning and improving also. For the program, it has the benefit to bring together player with similar skills across all grades. I thank the parents for their flexibility, the Keyaerts and the Brown in particular.
Attached is a preliminary list of players listed for Indoor, who would have to pay the $50 (Maternelle) or $70 Fee to Sophie. Please confirm and update with newcomers or with those who are skipping the Indoor Leagues.
10 Teams are registered in Indoor Leagues: 4 at Sole Roll, started last Sat, 4 at Sportsplex Futsal and 2 at Inwood, starting Dec 2
Jesse will handle a Goalkeeping practice session next Monday, from 3:45 to 5:45 at DIS. The first session would be for Maternelle 3, CP and CE1. the next for CE2 and up. Please inform your parent groups.
A little over 110 games have been played during the Fall Season by our 12 teams; both Mat3, CP Girls, CE1, CE2-CM1, CM1 and CM2-6th are all well over the 50% winning ratio. U13 struggled in a diffcult league to finish 6 out of 8, CE2-CM2 girls fared no better with two games still not rescheduled. CP Boys had a difficult start but got a timely boost by other teams.
The YMCA's program has improved significantly and will continue to do so in Spring, with selcted division, while our relation with Chambers has cooled a lot. We are then contemplating the Plano PSA league, provided the fields are no too far north.
The Team Back-up Program involved about 30 players who had a chance to play multiple games at various level, thus learning and improving also. For the program, it has the benefit to bring together player with similar skills across all grades. I thank the parents for their flexibility, the Keyaerts and the Brown in particular.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Chelski invading the US !
Chelsea is determined to conquer the American market has kindly launched an official Web site specifically for U.S. fans. Nice little training section on their website,
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Why Play Indoor?
Fitness
Indoor soccer develops three fitness systems: (a) the ATP (Adenosine Tri Phosphate) System for short bursts of speed and power: (b) fire lactic acid system for intermediate power, and (c) the aerobic system for endurance. Indoor soccer utilizes all three systems to a high degree, thereby providing a well-rounded program of fitness development.
Coordination, Balance & Agility
The various situational and positional challenges in indoor soccer encompass eye to foot, thigh, chest, head and hand coordination (for goalkeepers). There is no other sport with this range of coordination components. In addition, split second adjustments in body position put great pressure and emphasis on the development of excellent balance and agility.
Skill
No sport uses as many of the body's parts in direct contact with the ball as indoor soccer. Furthermore, these areas can be used in many different ways with air endless permutation of effects.
No physical elitism
The physical requirements of an indoor soccer game allows individuals of all shapes, sizes and genetic characteristics to develop excellence and become a valuable team member at elite levels of competition. You do not have to be 280 lb. or 6'8" tall to achieve professional soccer status. This is because leg and foot coordination is the major factor, therefore, even the smaller player can participate on an equal basis with bigger stronger individuals.
Constant action
By nature indoor soccer is a game of constant action with very few breaks in play. This keeps both the player and spectator totally entertained, captive and absorbed for a long period of time.
Safety
Indoor soccer involves mild physical contact. Excessive contact is penalized within the rules and slide tackling is not allowed in many facilities including ours. Therefore, contact injuries are minimized and tend to be less severe. The low incidence of injury provides the ideal forum for lifetime participation and allows the more mature or less fit individual to participate for a greater length of time. Furthermore, research has shown that the indoor game is safer than outdoor.
Climate controlled comfort & smooth surface
In a climate ranging from 100 degree summer days to -20 degree winter nights, through weather such as wind, rain, sleet, snow, and field surfaces that are icy, muddy, rock hard, snow covered or bumpy. It is easy to see why a climate controlled indoor @ facility with a nice, smooth carpet is becoming more attractive to play on plus there are no rain outs.
The ball stays in play
The ball is contained by the dasher boards and netting so no time is wasted on chasing the wild pass, shot or clearance. Therefore, players enjoy more ball and breaks in the action are few.
Options for other family members
Most indoor facilities contain sporting options for family members of the players. This means that the whole family does not have to sacrifice their fun if one of its number has a soccer game or practice.
Indoor soccer develops three fitness systems: (a) the ATP (Adenosine Tri Phosphate) System for short bursts of speed and power: (b) fire lactic acid system for intermediate power, and (c) the aerobic system for endurance. Indoor soccer utilizes all three systems to a high degree, thereby providing a well-rounded program of fitness development.
Coordination, Balance & Agility
The various situational and positional challenges in indoor soccer encompass eye to foot, thigh, chest, head and hand coordination (for goalkeepers). There is no other sport with this range of coordination components. In addition, split second adjustments in body position put great pressure and emphasis on the development of excellent balance and agility.
Skill
No sport uses as many of the body's parts in direct contact with the ball as indoor soccer. Furthermore, these areas can be used in many different ways with air endless permutation of effects.
No physical elitism
The physical requirements of an indoor soccer game allows individuals of all shapes, sizes and genetic characteristics to develop excellence and become a valuable team member at elite levels of competition. You do not have to be 280 lb. or 6'8" tall to achieve professional soccer status. This is because leg and foot coordination is the major factor, therefore, even the smaller player can participate on an equal basis with bigger stronger individuals.
Constant action
By nature indoor soccer is a game of constant action with very few breaks in play. This keeps both the player and spectator totally entertained, captive and absorbed for a long period of time.
Safety
Indoor soccer involves mild physical contact. Excessive contact is penalized within the rules and slide tackling is not allowed in many facilities including ours. Therefore, contact injuries are minimized and tend to be less severe. The low incidence of injury provides the ideal forum for lifetime participation and allows the more mature or less fit individual to participate for a greater length of time. Furthermore, research has shown that the indoor game is safer than outdoor.
Climate controlled comfort & smooth surface
In a climate ranging from 100 degree summer days to -20 degree winter nights, through weather such as wind, rain, sleet, snow, and field surfaces that are icy, muddy, rock hard, snow covered or bumpy. It is easy to see why a climate controlled indoor @ facility with a nice, smooth carpet is becoming more attractive to play on plus there are no rain outs.
The ball stays in play
The ball is contained by the dasher boards and netting so no time is wasted on chasing the wild pass, shot or clearance. Therefore, players enjoy more ball and breaks in the action are few.
Options for other family members
Most indoor facilities contain sporting options for family members of the players. This means that the whole family does not have to sacrifice their fun if one of its number has a soccer game or practice.
Friday, October 19, 2007
Where are they now? Danny Szetela
After a stellar performance through the U20 World Cup, the US midfielder has passed up offers from Roma and Newcastle (among others) to play for Spanish First Division side Racing de Santander. Szetela signed a three-year deal with the Northern Spain-based club, which began the La Liga season in solid fashion by tying Barcelona last weekend. Racing de Santander finished in 10th place in La Liga last season.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
The tactics of dribbling
Talented youth players are first and foremost
good dribblers. Players who can
move the ball at high speeds and fake their
way past multiple opponents stand out;
their ability sets them apart from the rest.
Very young players naturally love to dribble,
so this age is excellent for learning. As
long as coaches let young kids dribble, future
spectators will always have new Ronaldinhos
and Messis to admire...more
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
How to mend a broken heart: Soccer
John Kass
October 14, 2007
In the fourth quarter of the exciting Bears-Packers game last week, my sons drifted away from the TV, went over to the computer and began watching football highlights.
These football highlights were on YouTube, complete with heavy metal coming out of the speakers.
There was John Terry, the great all-England center back, the defender playing for Chelsea, as tough as any NFL linebacker, banging his head against everything that moved, even the ball.
And the amazing Cristiano Ronaldo, the right midfielder for Manchester United, standing on a basketball court, shooting baskets beyond the free-throw line, hitting nothing but net, shooting not with his hands but with his feet.
It was then -- ignoring the NFL for the soccer highlights -- that I realized my transformation was complete: from soccer dad to soccer fan...more
October 14, 2007
In the fourth quarter of the exciting Bears-Packers game last week, my sons drifted away from the TV, went over to the computer and began watching football highlights.
These football highlights were on YouTube, complete with heavy metal coming out of the speakers.
There was John Terry, the great all-England center back, the defender playing for Chelsea, as tough as any NFL linebacker, banging his head against everything that moved, even the ball.
And the amazing Cristiano Ronaldo, the right midfielder for Manchester United, standing on a basketball court, shooting baskets beyond the free-throw line, hitting nothing but net, shooting not with his hands but with his feet.
It was then -- ignoring the NFL for the soccer highlights -- that I realized my transformation was complete: from soccer dad to soccer fan...more
DIS Tigers get Honors at Chambers Tournament
Our two DIS teams involved in the Chamber 40th anniversary Celebration Tournament, did very well on Oct 13-14, stealing the U7 title from Cosmos (2-1) and finishing 2nd in the U10 Silver division (2-4).
Last year, none of the teams made it to the Sunday play-offs.
Congratulations to the teams, coaches and players, and to the Belgian community in particular:
the Keyaerts played no less than 9 games across the weekend with their 3 children, and Saskia Beeusaert, newly appointed CP Team manager a few days before, saved the team from forfeiting the whole tournament and maybe the whole season.
Last year, none of the teams made it to the Sunday play-offs.
Congratulations to the teams, coaches and players, and to the Belgian community in particular:
the Keyaerts played no less than 9 games across the weekend with their 3 children, and Saskia Beeusaert, newly appointed CP Team manager a few days before, saved the team from forfeiting the whole tournament and maybe the whole season.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
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