Striker West - June 2010
June 2010 Edition
NYW Youth Soccer Teams Advance in the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series to Region I Competition
This year the NYSW State Cup Tournament began with the largest field ever – 139 teams spread among the age groups from 12 to 19. Sixteen outstanding youth soccer teams were named state champions June 6th and will advance to Regional Competition in July. The winners have advanced to compete in the US Youth Soccer Region I Championships on July 1-6, in Barboursville, WV. In addition NYSW will be sending a wildcard team in the U18G division. For candid photos from the weekend, please visit our Facebook page or DtStudios for official team photos. For the complete list of winners and results - go here!
Foti joins Coaching Staff as new Technical Director
![]() Region I ODP Tournament Report
The NYW ODP teams participated in the Region I ODP Tournament in Trenton, NJ on June 11-13th. Fourteen teams (7 girls and 7 boys, ages U-13 through U-17) competed with the 14 other state associations that make up US Youth Soccer Region I at Rider College, Mercer County Park and Bordentown Friendship Fields. The weekend was highlighted from beginning to end by several impressive results and numerous outstanding team performances. NYW teams got off to an outstanding start with some great results in Friday’s opening games. The NYW U-15 and U-17 Girls started the fireworks with wins over traditional powerhouse Maryland, 1-0 and 2-1 respectively; while our NYW U-16 girls tied Virginia 0-0 and the U-17 Boys defeated Rhode Island 1-0.
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Region I President's Cup Results
![]() Prevention, not just for Forest Fires...
By Amy Gush, Executive Director
![]() 1. Player’s names on jersey’s? We do not have a state policy on this. However, what parent would really want to give “Herbert the pervert” 50% of a kid’s identity right there on his/her back? If you know a last name and the town the family likely lives in –deducible from the club they play for – you are about 80% of the way to an address, then a likely school attended… you see how this could go very badly…why take the risk?
2. Dogs at soccer games…Leave the dogs at home. Most fields prohibit dogs from being on the grounds for hygiene (think scooper) and safety issues (bites, fights, being left in a hot car). Don’t get me wrong, I like dogs, I have two dogs. They stay home when I go to a game.
3. Fireworks and alcohol…hate to be a party pooper, but NYSW insurance only covers the play of soccer. If your club is having a party or BBQ that activity is covered. However, there is absolutely no liability coverage for fireworks or adult beverages at events. If you have those activities as part of your event, get separate insurance for those activities. If you serve alcohol, have a licensed caterer dispense.
4. Adults on the bench side of the pitch… While this is usually parents, a coach is responsible for the welfare of the children during the game. Sometimes parental influence overrides ability to listen effectively to the coach - this could hamper learning the game. A coach also doesn’t know who is interacting with the kids on the bench while coaching the players on the field. As in point one above, why create a situation for even brief unsupervised contact.
I hate to even bring this stuff up, but it is a strange world we are living in. Protect your players, your club, and yourself through a bit of prevention.
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Keep Performance up and Core Temperature down during Summer Soccer
![]() 1. Water – Drink it often and early (recommended to pre-load your body with water at least 15- 30 minutes before beginning exercise). Continue to drink throughout the activity – be it a game or practice to counter fluid lost through sweating. However, don’t guzzle the stuff. A regular steady supply of liquid helps your body cope with the replenishment of lost water. Water or other liquids should be available in hot weather to exercising children throughout practice and games.
2. Adjust training activity to cooler times of the day. This is not possible at tournaments and other scheduled activities and playing on artificial turf surfaces may also add heat to the playing field. If you have to play during extreme heat and humidity watch for signs of heat stress, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke. For signs see links below.
3. Wear clothing that allows for heat dissipation – loose, breathable fabrics, in light colors.
4. Humidity hampers sweat evaporation. Be vigilant on very humid days as sweat evaporation is the key mechanism for body cooling in high temperatures.
5. If you are a spectator or an athlete between games find or create shade using an umbrella or tent.
6. Also, take it easy slow down during extreme heat and humidity especially if you feel taxed or faint. Children and older adults may be more susceptible to heat issues.
For more information see suggested links:
USYSA Coaches blog http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/rss/BlogTopic.asp?topic_id=3
MayoClinic.com http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/exercise/hq00316
US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps http://dcp.psc.gov/ccbulletin/articles/FitforDuty_080307.htm
e-medicine from Web MD http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/166320-overview
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