MYS SWEEPER

McLean Youth Soccer Association

November 5, 2008

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Reminders

Donating Used Equipment

Injury Prevention Clinic

Award Winners

Team Results

Winter Ball Masters

Calendar

Calendar

Date

Event

Date

November 8-9

End of MYS Recreation Season

November 15

Injury Prevention Clinic-Coaches Only

McLean Community Center

9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Reminder: Shin Guards Are Mandatory For all practices and games. MYS requires players to wear shin guards. This is for the player's safety and is in line with Law 4 of FIFA/USYS rules which require shin guards as part of the players equipment.

Collecting Used Equipment For A Good Cause The weather is getting colder, the leaves are starting to fall, and the soccer season is almost over. Now is the perfect time for you to help underprivileged children in Africa. MYS will be hosting a soccer cleat, uniform, and ball collection in support of The TRIAD Trust's next trip to South Africa in late November. The TRIAD Trust assists kids living in areas hard-hit by HIV/AIDS in southern Africa. By donating your used cleats and athletic equipment (shin guards, balls) you will be helping orphans and vulnerable children to participate in fun, sports-based health education programs.

If any teams have a complete set of team uniforms they would like to donate TRIAD will accept these, too. The uniforms must be in a set as they will be given to newly formed teams whose coaches and members have participated in innovative HIV education programs. If not now, please keep this in mind for the end of your team's spring season.

MYS will host the collection the weekend of November 15-16 at LP2 or Spring Hill Recreation Center. Please consider donating any outgrown or extra soccer cleats, shin guards, or soccer balls. If you have questions or need to make other arrangements to make a donation, please contact Maureen Dalbec at vicechair@mcleansoccer.org.

Injury Prevention Clinic As part of our continuing coach education process, McLean Youth Soccer invites all MYS SFL and Travel Coaches to attend an "Injury Prevention Workshop" conducted by the team physicians and staff from the Washington Redskins and the DC United. The workshop will be held on Saturday, November 15^th from 9:00 am to 11:30 am at the McLean Community Center. The workshop will focus on educating coaches about injury prevention techniques and training methods for your players. All interested coaches, please RSVP to traveladmin@mcleansoccer.org by November 10th."

Congratulations to the 2008 Champions of Character Award Recipients The Fairfax County Athletic Council and CRS are proud to announce this year's winners of the Champions of Character Awards. Winners are selected based on their contributions to youth sports in Fairfax County and their service in pursuing victory with honor. A coach, parent, and two athletes are chosen from each magisterial district. This year's winners include Emily Bates (U-17 McLean Mavericks) and MYS Parent Volunteer Laure Maffei.

MPS McLean Freedom Player Named to US 2008 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup Roster being held in New Zealand Oct 28 - Nov 16 MPS Player Julia Roberts will be represent USA in Historic First World Championship for U-17 Women. Congratulations Julia!

Columbus Day Tournament Results: Big Weekend for U-9 All three McLean 96B Fire teams reached their championship games at the Beach FC Columbus Day tournament in Virginia Beach. The Green team capped an unbeaten and untied weekend with a 3-0 victory over the Severna Park Fever. Overall, the Green team outscored its opponents 22-4, including two clean sheets in the final two games. The White Team was also undefeated heading into a championship game that saw them battle to a 2-2 draw at the end of regulation against a PWSI Courage team. The game proceeded through two scoreless overtimes and was decided in PKs, with the White team putting more in the net than their opponents. Unfortunately, a strong Stafford Strikers team prevented the Gold team from making it a complete McLean age group sweep. Thanks to all the coaches, parents and siblings for their support this weekend.

Heads Up! Premier Soccer Academy Ball Masters is the only winter training program of its kind in the area. It is a must for every serious player. This unique training program will focus on the following aspects of the game:

�         Improving technique, first touch and movement of the body around the ball

�         Physical fitness

�         Tactical awareness

�         Psychological preparation

The PSA technical staff has designed an 8 week curriculum for the complete soccer playing experience that emphasizes superior technique and skills as well as tactical awareness.

Program Overview: Sessions will be available based on age and ability level

�         U9 - U11 MPS Only

�         U12 & U13 - Recreation, MYS Travel and MPS Sessions

�         U14 & U15 - Recreation, MYS Travel and MPS Sessions

�         U16+ - Recreation, MYS Travel and MPS Sessions

�         Goalkeeper Training

To register go to www.mcleansoccer.org

	MYS SWEEPER
	McLean Youth Soccer Association				November 5, 2008

TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Reminders Donating Used Equipment Injury Prevention Clinic Award Winners Team Results Winter Ball Masters	*Calendar*					*Calendar*
	Date	Event				Date
	November 8-9	End of MYS Recreation Season
	November 15	Injury Prevention Clinic-Coaches Only	McLean Community Center	9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.


	Reminder: Shin Guards Are Mandatory For all practices and games. MYS requires players to wear shin guards. This is for the player's safety and is in line with Law 4 of FIFA/USYS rules which require shin guards as part of the players equipment. Collecting Used Equipment For A Good Cause The weather is getting colder, the leaves are starting to fall, and the soccer season is almost over. Now is the perfect time for you to help underprivileged children in Africa. MYS will be hosting a soccer cleat, uniform, and ball collection in support of The TRIAD Trust's next trip to South Africa in late November. The TRIAD Trust assists kids living in areas hard-hit by HIV/AIDS in southern Africa. By donating your used cleats and athletic equipment (shin guards, balls) you will be helping orphans and vulnerable children to participate in fun, sports-based health education programs. If any teams have a complete set of team uniforms they would like to donate TRIAD will accept these, too. The uniforms must be in a set as they will be given to newly formed teams whose coaches and members have participated in innovative HIV education programs. If not now, please keep this in mind for the end of your team's spring season. MYS will host the collection the weekend of November 15-16 at LP2 or Spring Hill Recreation Center. Please consider donating any outgrown or extra soccer cleats, shin guards, or soccer balls. If you have questions or need to make other arrangements to make a donation, please contact Maureen Dalbec at vicechair@mcleansoccer.org. Injury Prevention Clinic As part of our continuing coach education process, McLean Youth Soccer invites all MYS SFL and Travel Coaches to attend an "Injury Prevention Workshop" conducted by the team physicians and staff from the Washington Redskins and the DC United. The workshop will be held on Saturday, November 15^th from 9:00 am to 11:30 am at the McLean Community Center. The workshop will focus on educating coaches about injury prevention techniques and training methods for your players. All interested coaches, please RSVP to traveladmin@mcleansoccer.org by November 10th." Congratulations to the 2008 Champions of Character Award Recipients The Fairfax County Athletic Council and CRS are proud to announce this year's winners of the Champions of Character Awards. Winners are selected based on their contributions to youth sports in Fairfax County and their service in pursuing victory with honor. A coach, parent, and two athletes are chosen from each magisterial district. This year's winners include Emily Bates (U-17 McLean Mavericks) and MYS Parent Volunteer Laure Maffei. MPS McLean Freedom Player Named to US 2008 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup Roster being held in New Zealand Oct 28 - Nov 16 MPS Player Julia Roberts will be represent USA in Historic First World Championship for U-17 Women. Congratulations Julia! Columbus Day Tournament Results: Big Weekend for U-9 All three McLean 96B Fire teams reached their championship games at the Beach FC Columbus Day tournament in Virginia Beach. The Green team capped an unbeaten and untied weekend with a 3-0 victory over the Severna Park Fever. Overall, the Green team outscored its opponents 22-4, including two clean sheets in the final two games. The White Team was also undefeated heading into a championship game that saw them battle to a 2-2 draw at the end of regulation against a PWSI Courage team. The game proceeded through two scoreless overtimes and was decided in PKs, with the White team putting more in the net than their opponents. Unfortunately, a strong Stafford Strikers team prevented the Gold team from making it a complete McLean age group sweep. Thanks to all the coaches, parents and siblings for their support this weekend. Heads Up! Premier Soccer Academy Ball Masters is the only winter training program of its kind in the area. It is a must for every serious player. This unique training program will focus on the following aspects of the game: � Improving technique, first touch and movement of the body around the ball � Physical fitness � Tactical awareness � Psychological preparation The PSA technical staff has designed an 8 week curriculum for the complete soccer playing experience that emphasizes superior technique and skills as well as tactical awareness. Program Overview: Sessions will be available based on age and ability level � U9 - U11 MPS Only � U12 & U13 - Recreation, MYS Travel and MPS Sessions � U14 & U15 - Recreation, MYS Travel and MPS Sessions � U16+ - Recreation, MYS Travel and MPS Sessions � Goalkeeper Training To register go to www.mcleansoccer.org