2013 November Newsletter

  

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

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SPRING SOCCER REGISTRATION

Online registration has officially begun for the 2014 Germantown Legends Recreation Spring Soccer Season.  Be sure to avoid the late fee, and register online BEFORE Saturday, February 1, 2014.

Please note the important dates for the 2014 HappyFeet, Future Legends and Jr. Legends Spring Seasons below,... continute to visit the Germantown Legends website or online calendar for the latest updates and future details.

 

       

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IMPORTANT DATES

Saturday, November 30, 2014 - Turkey Cup*
Saturday, December 14, 2014 - Germantown Christmas Parade
Wednesday, January 1, 2014 - Regular Registration begins
Saturday, February 1, 2014 - LATE Registration begins
Saturday, February 1, 2014 - Assessment Day, U7- U19 Players*
Sunday, February 2, 2014 - Intro. to U6 Coed Soccer
Saturday, February 8, 2014 - SKILLS CLUB Training begins*
Thursday, February 6, 2014 - Rec. Coaches Meeting
Sunday, February 8, 2014 - Rec. Coaches Training
Week of Monday, February 17^th - Rec. Soccer Practices begin
Saturday, March 1, 2014 - Future Legends & Jr. Legends GAMES begin
Saturday, March , 2014 - HappyFeet LEAGUE begin

*  Academy Team 'Selection' dates.

Please visit the Germantown Legends website or online calendar for more details.

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TURKEY CUP

Open to ALL Future Legends, Jr. Legends and Legends (U7- U19 Boys & Girls) registered soccer players, the 2nd Annual Turkey Cup is a time to just let the kids play some soccer.

All players should bring water, appropriate size soccer ball and wear shin guards under their socks to all sessions. 

TURKEY CUP
For U7- U19 Boys & Girls
Saturday, November 30th
10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Cloyes Soccer Park

The Germantown Legends Coaching Staff will be conducting small-sided games at the Germantown Soccerplex.  While skill levels will range from beginner to advanced, players will be divided by age and or skill level.

For the latest information and session updates, please check the online calendar at www.GermantownLegendsSoccer.com.

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CHRISTMAS PARADE
Come join us as we participate in the 2013 Germantown Holiday Parade on Saturday, December 14th (Rain date Sunday, December 15th).  We will WALKING and handing out Candy and Flyers during the parade. (We are NOT allowed to throw candy into the crowd.)

While the parade will begin staging at 12:30 PM in the northbound lanes of Kimbrough Road (between Farmington Boulevard and Dogwood Road), Float judging will begin at 1:00 PM.  The Parade begins (moving) at 2:00 PM.

To ensure everyone’s safety, drop-off vehicles are not allowed in the staging area (northbound lanes on Kimbrough Road). Simply drop off passengers in the southbound lanes on Kimbrough Road in the the designated area according to parade entry number (TBD).

ANYONE connected to the HappyFeet/ Germantown Legends Soccer Programs is welcome to participate..........Players, Coaches and Parents.

Please wear any HappyFeet, Future Legends, Jr. Legends, TOPSoccer or Legends Spiritwear, Practice Gear or Uniforms, and or 'accessorize' for the Holiday Season,......even Christmas Sweaters are welcome!

If there are any questions, ideas, suggestions, etc., please email us at GermantownLegendsSoccer.com.

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SKILLS CLUB
Formally called the Academy Program, the Future Legends SKILLS CLUB is for U7- U10 Future Legends players.

• Eight one-hour training sessions per season.
• Training sessions led by Legends staff
• Prerequisite for the Academy Team or Legends competitive program
• Skills Club Program is designed to prepare the player for the Academy Team and competitive play
• All players will receive a Skills Club Training Top.

 

          

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ACADEMY TEAM
New for the Spring 2014 Season,...the Germantown Legends is fielding a U8 Future Legends ACADEMY TEAM.  

• Limited spots available, please plan to attend any of our upcoming small-sided game sessions (including Turkey Cup, Assessment Day, etc.)
• Each boys and girls team will have a licensed coach.
• Up to two practices per week
• One game or 'festival' per week during the Spring season
• Academy Team outdoor practices begin in February 2014.

Focus of the program is to prepare your son or daughter for the rigors of competitive play and beyond.

Please register online in advance of attending 'Assessment' Saturday.

 

          

  

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YOUTH MODULE COACHING LICENSE

This course is designed specifically for the U6 to U8 coach.  During the three hour of classroom and field instruction, coaches are taught the proper techniques for this age group.

This is a two part course.  Part one is going online and going through a 45 minute online section of coaching U6- U8.  This online instructing has video, reading text and quizzes to help learn about the selected specific age group.  It covers laws, coaching methodology, player characteristics, safety and how to work with players of the specific age group.  During the course coaches can stop anytime and comeback even days later till they can finish it.

Following the online course they can attend a 2-hour on field session and get their Youth Module license.  The field part is optional, but required for the Youth Module License.

Click here to start your Online Youth Module course.

TOPICS

Philosophy of coaching U6 - U8 players Characteristics of U6- U8 players Team Administration and risk management Appropriate activities for U6- U8 and younger players Organizing a youth training session KINS program Laws of the Game: modified

The cost of the Youth Module Coaching Course is FREE for current registered TSSA members and all Germantown Legends Soccer parents and players, over the age of 14.

NOTE:  Future Legends Coaches who have obtained their Youth Module License will receive a FREE registration for child who they coach.

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WEEKLY SKILLS SESSIONS

Skills Training Sessions are held each week for all Future Legends players.

“Ball control is the most important skill a young player could learn.  Controlling the ball will simply make the game easier to play and open up more options instantly.”
--Claudio Reyna, Manchester City and Captain of the US Men’s National Team

For the Future Legends U6- U8 Boys & Girls, Skills Training Sessions are held each Monday, Tuesday and Thursday starting at 5:30 PM at the Cloyes Soccer Park.

For the Future Legends U10 and U12 Boys & Girls, Skills Training Sessions are held each Tuesday and Thursday starting at 5:30 PM at the Germantown Soccerplex.

Past skill or move of the week during the 2013 Fall season...

Pull back Stop, Start Inside hook Outside 'Chop' Scissors Backwards 'L' Matthews

Puskás or 'V' Juggling Cruyff Zico Half Zico Maradona

Videos of each 'move or skill of the week' are posted on our Facebook page numerous times each week during the season.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

CHRISTMAS PARADE 
-Saturday, December 14, 2:00 PM

EASTER EGG HUNT 
-Date and time TBA

TOPSoccer 'Buddy'

VOLUNTEER COACH or TEAM MANAGER

 

If you are interested in joining us in the planning and organization of an event, please send an email to GermantownLegends@gmail.com or register online.

 

          

    

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WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED... 

When Strategy Gets in the Way of Player Development

The Rules Nobody Seems to Know

Brandi Chastain: 'Give power to the players'

Claudio Reyna: 'Coaches should sit down'

Clash of Coaching Philosophies in Youth Soccer – Winning vs. Development

Benefits of Sport: The Universal Truths

Parents and Coaches Express Conflicting Opinions Regarding Priorities in Youth Sports

Three reasons a summer-to-spring MLS season makes perfect sense

GotSoccer Insanity: Ranking 9-year-olds! Really?

The Tab Ramos way must be the future for American soccer

Dennis Bergkamp: 'There are times not to coach'

ON VIDEO:

Kristine Lilly on Development vs Winning

    

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TOPSoccer - The Outreach Program for Soccer is a community-based soccer program designed to meet the needs of athletes with physical, developmental, and or intellectual disabilities.

The intent here is for all of our coaches to come together for dialogue, exchage coaching ideas, and have some fun playing soccer!

COACHES GAMES
Each Wednesday night following TOPSoccer
7:00- 8:00 PM
Cloyes Soccer Park

      

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BUSINESS EXCHANGE
A page on the Germantown Legends website for your to advertise your business or service for FREE.

Please forward the following information to GermantownLegends@gmail.com, so that we may post information regarding your business or service.

• Company Name
• Logo
• Slogan
• Contact 
• Email address
• Website
• Phone

     

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For Field conditions, Inclement weather, Program updates, Camp information, Off-season training, etc., please visit the following:

Facebook: Germantown Legends Soccer
Twitter: @GermantownSoc
www.GermantownLegendsSoccer.com