MYS SWEEPER

McLean Youth Soccer Association

SEPTEMBER 2008

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Spring Hill Park Grand Opening

TSL Training

Promoting Player Development

Survey Results--Travel Coaches

Team News

Calendar

Date

Event

Location

Time

September 27

Opening Ceremony-Volunteers Needed!

Spring Hill Park

9 :00 AM

Upcoming Field Celebration The Opening Ceremony for Spring Hill Park is scheduled for September 27 at 9:00 AM. Festivities will continue until 11:00 AM, so please join us. We hope all members will come out for food, games, and raffle prizes and join us in celebrating this major milestone for our club. We are seeking youth and adult volunteers to help with the opening ceremony. If you are interested in helping or have a teen who needs community service hours we would welcome any and all assistance we can get. Many hands make light work! Please contact mdalbec@gmail.com

TSL Training for parent volunteers in all programs, led by Neal Bowes, will be held on Tuesday, September 23, at the McLean Community Center from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.  If your team does not have a TSL volunteer, please volunteer. There is no cost to attend this session. Please contact Bob Maynes, MYS Director of Coaching, if you have questions. coaching@mcleansoccer.org

Did You Know... For the fall season, 32 MYS Recreation and Travel Players were awarded financial aid -a +23% increase from last year? For information about MYS' financial aid program, please go to http://www.mcleansoccer.org/page/show/38786

Promoting player development: Guidelines for parents and coaches By Neal Bowes, Certified Sport Psychologist (AASP, CC)

Much is written about player development and many in the soccer world appear to support its principles. Less however is understood about how to apply player development from a practical perspective. This article will identify practical advice for both parents and coaches in how to promote player development.

Player development is based upon the notion that the most important thing to promote is the player, not the team. Research consistently demonstrates that player development is advantageous not only from a technical perspective, but also in terms of player creativity and psychological skill development (cognitive, social and emotional). Many European teams (e.g. Ajax in Holland) have developed and demonstrated the success of player development models..(full article posted on http://www.mcleansoccer.org/page/show/40065-sports-psychology)

Travel Coach Satisfaction Survey Results Announced In the spring season each year, MYS invites the parents of all travel players to provide feedback regarding their experiences with the MYS Technical Staff including MYS and MPS coaches. MYS uses this information along with other activities to identify areas for improvement as well as celebrating our successes. The specific survey information is confidential and reviewed by the Travel Directors, Technical Directors and AGDs as part of their staff review process.

Below are some highlights from this year's survey. While there were some technical glitches in sending out the initial survey requests, all efforts were taken to try to ensure a maximum response rate, including additional e-mail invitations and reminders to complete the survey.

Number of completed surveys--313
Number of email survey requests sent--804
Response Rate--39%
Number of coaches evaluated--32
Number of teams represented--55
Average # of responses / team-- 5.7

Overall, there was a positive view of the general coaching experience from the parents (average of 3.94 out of a best of 5). However, the MYS/MPS coaches scored lowest as it relates to team/player communications especially meetings with an average of 3.85. With the implementation of the AGDs and the new Travel Administrator, several new processes and other support systems are already being put in place to help improve this area.

MYS is also proud to announce that our coaches scored highest for sportsmanship and preparedness for games and practices with an average score of 4.25. Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's survey.   We look forward to hearing from you next year.

TEAM NEWS

McLean Team Wins ODSL 2008 Randy Rawls Sportsmanship Award ODSL recently announced the winners of the Spring 2008 Sportsmanship Awards including the U15 MYS McLean Force. These teams have been recognized by their peers for demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship at the field by players, coaches and parents.

All teams will be recognized during a Halftime Ceremony at ODSL Night with D.C. United on Saturday, October 4th. On this special night, D.C. United will be hosting a private pre-match activity area for winning teams that includes receiving a team plaque, a team picture with the MLS Cup trophy, and more. Congratulations to the coaches, players and parents for a job well done!

WAGS Announces The Winners Of The Spring 2008 Sportsmanship Awards This year the McLean U15 Legend (formerly the Grasshoppers) were recipients of this award. All teams will be recognized at DC United's WAGS Sportsmanship night at RFK on October 4th, when DC United will play Chivas USA.

August Cup Results The U-17 McLean Dragons girls team won the August Cup for a second year in a row. They defeated Penn Legacy 5-0, SYC Galaxy 3-0, and PWSI Courage 2-0 to set up a final against VISTA Shockwave on Sunday afternoon. After coming from behind to level the score 1-1 the Dragons continued to press throughout the second half and into overtime the game ended 1-1 and was decided on penalties. After five penalties each the score was still tied with the Dragons winning at the 10th penalty.

	MYS SWEEPER
	McLean Youth Soccer Association				SEPTEMBER 2008

TABLE OF CONTENTS Spring Hill Park Grand Opening TSL Training Promoting Player Development Survey Results--Travel Coaches Team News	*Calendar*
	Date	Event	Location	Time
	September 27	Opening Ceremony-Volunteers Needed!	Spring Hill Park	9 :00 AM


	Upcoming Field Celebration The Opening Ceremony for Spring Hill Park is scheduled for September 27 at 9:00 AM. Festivities will continue until 11:00 AM, so please join us. We hope all members will come out for food, games, and raffle prizes and join us in celebrating this major milestone for our club. We are seeking youth and adult volunteers to help with the opening ceremony. If you are interested in helping or have a teen who needs community service hours we would welcome any and all assistance we can get. Many hands make light work! Please contact mdalbec@gmail.com TSL Training for parent volunteers in all programs, led by Neal Bowes, will be held on Tuesday, September 23, at the McLean Community Center from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. If your team does not have a TSL volunteer, please volunteer. There is no cost to attend this session. Please contact Bob Maynes, MYS Director of Coaching, if you have questions. coaching@mcleansoccer.org Did You Know... For the fall season, 32 MYS Recreation and Travel Players were awarded financial aid -a +23% increase from last year? For information about MYS' financial aid program, please go to http://www.mcleansoccer.org/page/show/38786 Promoting player development: Guidelines for parents and coaches By Neal Bowes, Certified Sport Psychologist (AASP, CC) Much is written about player development and many in the soccer world appear to support its principles. Less however is understood about how to apply player development from a practical perspective. This article will identify practical advice for both parents and coaches in how to promote player development. Player development is based upon the notion that the most important thing to promote is the player, not the team. Research consistently demonstrates that player development is advantageous not only from a technical perspective, but also in terms of player creativity and psychological skill development (cognitive, social and emotional). Many European teams (e.g. Ajax in Holland) have developed and demonstrated the success of player development models..(full article posted on http://www.mcleansoccer.org/page/show/40065-sports-psychology) Travel Coach Satisfaction Survey Results Announced In the spring season each year, MYS invites the parents of all travel players to provide feedback regarding their experiences with the MYS Technical Staff including MYS and MPS coaches. MYS uses this information along with other activities to identify areas for improvement as well as celebrating our successes. The specific survey information is confidential and reviewed by the Travel Directors, Technical Directors and AGDs as part of their staff review process. Below are some highlights from this year's survey. While there were some technical glitches in sending out the initial survey requests, all efforts were taken to try to ensure a maximum response rate, including additional e-mail invitations and reminders to complete the survey. Number of completed surveys--313 Number of email survey requests sent--804 Response Rate--39% Number of coaches evaluated--32 Number of teams represented--55 Average # of responses / team-- 5.7 Overall, there was a positive view of the general coaching experience from the parents (average of 3.94 out of a best of 5). However, the MYS/MPS coaches scored lowest as it relates to team/player communications especially meetings with an average of 3.85. With the implementation of the AGDs and the new Travel Administrator, several new processes and other support systems are already being put in place to help improve this area. MYS is also proud to announce that our coaches scored highest for sportsmanship and preparedness for games and practices with an average score of 4.25. Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's survey. We look forward to hearing from you next year. TEAM NEWS McLean Team Wins ODSL 2008 Randy Rawls Sportsmanship Award ODSL recently announced the winners of the Spring 2008 Sportsmanship Awards including the U15 MYS McLean Force. These teams have been recognized by their peers for demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship at the field by players, coaches and parents. All teams will be recognized during a Halftime Ceremony at ODSL Night with D.C. United on Saturday, October 4th. On this special night, D.C. United will be hosting a private pre-match activity area for winning teams that includes receiving a team plaque, a team picture with the MLS Cup trophy, and more. Congratulations to the coaches, players and parents for a job well done! WAGS Announces The Winners Of The Spring 2008 Sportsmanship Awards This year the McLean U15 Legend (formerly the Grasshoppers) were recipients of this award. All teams will be recognized at DC United's WAGS Sportsmanship night at RFK on October 4th, when DC United will play Chivas USA. August Cup Results The U-17 McLean Dragons girls team won the August Cup for a second year in a row. They defeated Penn Legacy 5-0, SYC Galaxy 3-0, and PWSI Courage 2-0 to set up a final against VISTA Shockwave on Sunday afternoon. After coming from behind to level the score 1-1 the Dragons continued to press throughout the second half and into overtime the game ended 1-1 and was decided on penalties. After five penalties each the score was still tied with the Dragons winning at the 10th penalty.