Richmond Kickers Youth Soccer Club Newsletter
04/01/05
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CLUB UPDATE
Kickers Embrace Online Learning
RICHMOND, VA – (Thursday, March 31, 2005) – The Richmond Kickers are pleased to announce the addition of several online learning opportunities via www.RichmondKickers.com.
The Richmond Kickers, working in partnership with English FA Learning, is pleased to offer its first online qualification: Psychology for Soccer Level 1. This pioneering project is the first to be provided by any soccer governing body and is available to anyone with Internet access. The only requirements to take part in the course are an interest in learning more about the subject and an email address in addition to a small registration fee. For more information go to: http://richmondkickers.com/home/95460.html
April 22nd Kickers Match to benefit Jamie Hess Pediatric Bone Marrow Foundation- Will you help?
Many of us in the soccer world have experienced the painful path of someone with Leukemia or in need of a bone marrow transplant. Jamie was a delightful, loving, motivated, local youth who died after having two bone marrow transplants. Jamie was and continues to be supported by the Kickers. They host a game every year in which all proceeds go into a fund that supports local research and The BMT unit at Massey Cancer Center. We encourage our youth soccer community to get involved in several ways:
For more information go to: http://richmondkickers.com/youth/94797.html
TRAVEL SOCCER
Advanced Development Soccer League
Kickers Coaching Philosophy Mirrors Advanced Development Soccer League
Why kids play soccer?
Kids are not mini adults. They want to play soccer for very different reasons from adults. Winning may well be a focus for adult players, but it is not for kids. Parents should understand what motivates kids to play soccer. These motivations include:
• For fun
• To be with friends
• To practice skills and get better
• To run around
For complete article go to: http://richmondkickers.com/youth/travel/90917.html
2 Kickers Boys team experience success at the beach!
Congratulations to the U11 PREMIER Boys for their outstanding win in the U12 Division in the Beach FC Spring Classic!
The U10 South Red Boys team are to be congratulated for their outstanding 2nd place finish at the VA Beach Rush Blastoff
RECREATION LEAGUES
POCOSHOCK VALLEY/ RICHMOND KICKERS YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE:
· Weather for this weekend does look questionable at this time. In the event of inclement weather, the Adverse Weather Hotline at 644-5425, Select option 2 for the youth club and then select option 2 for the weather hotline. The hotline will be updated by 7:00 am on Saturday.
· Fun Friday’s, Tuesday Training (age specific, U8 thru U12), and Goal Keeper Training provided by licensed Professionals is now available for FREE!!! For more information and for a calendar of events please go to: http://richmondkickers.com/youth/recreational/90134.html
· Picture schedule will be posted on the web site www.richmondkickers.com by the beginning of next week.
· Recreation Coach- Need Help, or would like a guest coach? Contact Tish Schrock at
ASHLAND YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE:
· Weather for this weekend does look questionable at this time. In the event of inclement weather, the Adverse Weather Hotline at 257-0722,
· Recreation Coach- Need Help, or would like a guest coach? Contact Tim Krout at
MIDLOTHIAN YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE:
· Weather for this weekend does look questionable at this time. In the event of inclement weather, the Adverse Weather Hotline at 744-8505, Option 1 will be updated if any of the scheduled events are to be cancelled.
· FREE MYSL Skills clinics featuring RKYSC Travel coaches and Richmond Kicker Pro Players at Hensley Fields April 11-14 (6:00 pm- 7:15pm)
Schedule as follows:
Monday April 11- U5 & U6 players
Tuesday April 12- U7 & U8 players
Wednesday April 13- U10 players
Thursday April 14- U12 players
· For more information go to www.mysl.com or call 744-8505
COACH’S CORNER
Shooting Sessions for Players of All Ages by NSCAA National Staff Member Tony Waiters
Activity One creates long-range shooting opportunities; Activity Two allows young players to build confidence with both feet. Go to: http://www.nscaa.com/coachingtips/tips/41218.html
The 1 v. 1 Battle
The teams winning these battles usually end up winning the match
Boiled down to its pure essence, soccer can be distilled into a series of small battles between one offensive player and one defensive player. The team that wins the majority of these small battles usually ends up winning the entire match. Therefore, it is impossible to talk about 1 v 1 play without talking about both sides. Go to:
http://www.nscaa.com/coachingtips/tips/38151.html
Parent Education
What games or drills should I do with my child outside of practice?
The most effective drills, especially for young players, are those that a child will pay attention to and want to participate in for at least 20 minutes. Good ideas include drills that will reinforce the two most basic and important ball-handling elements: dribbling (individual ball control) and passing.
Go to: http://www.ussoccerplayers.com/resource_center/for_parents/helping_my_child_learn/325787.html
Player’s Corner
Which television/cable channels carry MLS and national team games?
Live coverage of soccer games in the United States has increased dramatically in the past few years, and with the number of games increasing so do the number of channels. US Soccer works very hard to get the games to the fans whether it’s on broadcast TV, cable, or pay-per-view. Here are some tips on where to find those games. Go To: http://www.ussoccerplayers.com/resource_center/for_players/the_basics/325788.html