NOVEMBER 2014, ISSUE 2

 

Winter AcademyNova Premier Soccer Club’s Winter Academy for all U8 – U11 players will begin on Saturday, January 3. Academy will be on Saturday from 8:00 am to 9:00 am and run for 8 weeks. All U9 – U11 Nova players are able to attend the Academy at no

NOVA NEWS

In this issue:  Coach Phil Silva  Quote of the Month Winter Academy Goalkeeper

Training  Skills Video  Concussions  Team Highlights  Soccer Video  Getting to Know

Coach Phil Silva

Congratulations to Coach Phil Silva who is an Assistant Coach for the Boys U12 Neptunes and heads up the Nova Academy. Coach Silva celebrated his 100th

victory this season with the Bishop-Feehan High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team. Coach Silva was able to take the team all the way to the semi-finals of the Division 1 State Soccer Tournament this month. We wish Coach Silva continued success with

Before kids can play like a pro,

they must enjoy playing the game like a kid.

additional cost. The Academy will be headed by Coach Phil Silva and be held at the Mansfield Sportsplex. Please register for the Academy on the Nova Website at the Register Online tab.

Winter Goalkeeper TrainingNova Premier Soccer Club’s Winter Goalkeeper Training will begin on Saturday, January 3 and run for 8 weeks. U14 – U18 Goalkeepers will have training from 8:00 am – 9:00 am and U13 and under Goalkeepers will have training from 9:00 am – 10:00 am. All training will take place at the Mansfield Sportsplex and led by Coach Simon Shipley. All goalkeepers and interested players should register for this training. Please register for the Goalkeeper Training on the Nova Website at the Register Online tab.

Concussions in Youth SportsNova Premier Soccer Club has adopted a concussion policy to protect all the players in the club. In addition to this policy detailed below, we also want you to know these important facts about concussions:

Signs and Symptoms

Video of the Month

How to Improve First Touch Footskills

These signs and symptoms may indicate that a concussion has occurred.ACTION PLANSIGNS OBSERVED BY COACHING STAFF

Appears dazed or stunnedIs confused about assignment or positionForgets sports playsIs unsure of game, score, or opponentMoves clumsilyAnswers questions slowlyLoses consciousness (even briefly)Shows behavior or personality changesCan’t recall events prior to hit or fallCan’t recall events after hit or fall

SYMPTOMS REPORTED BY ATHLETE

Headache or “pressure” in headNausea or vomitingBalance problems or dizzinessDouble or blurry visionSensitivity to lightSensitivity to noiseFeeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggyConcentration or memory problemsConfusionDoes not “feel right”

Action Plan

If you suspect that a player has a concussion, you should take the following steps:

1. Remove athlete from play.2. Ensure athlete is evaluated by an appropriate health care professional. Do not try to judge the seriousness of the injury yourself.3. Inform athlete’s parents or guardians about the known or possible concussion and give them the fact sheet on concussion.4. Allow athlete to return to play only with permission from an appropriate healthcare professional.

It’s better to miss one game than the whole seasonFor more information and to order additional materials free-of-charge, visit:www.cdc.gov/ConcussionInYouthSports

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CONCUSSION POLICYA player removed from participation as a result of a head injury or symptoms similar to those of a concussion shall not be permitted to return to play to any extent until they have provided their team coach with a written unconditional “Medical Clearance to Return to Play” from a licensed Medical Doctor.

It is our expectation that this policy will clarify protective measures for all involved in youth soccer in Massachusetts and simplify communication between coaches and parents when concussion related issues arise.

We have added two informational sheets on the Nova Website under Documents/Concussions for more information about concussions and the importance of proper treatment of concussions in the athlete.

Team Highlights

The Boys U14 Comets team started their year with a gold medals at the GPS Milan Cup. The team came in first place in their bracket without losing one game. scored a total of 14 goals while only allowing 3 goals with two shutouts.  In Maple, they finished in 5th place out of 10.

 

Getting To Know YouKevin Smith

 

Q:  What would be the position you would enjoy the most playing in soccer? Holding center mid or center back.  Q:  What are your favorite pizza toppings?  Pepperoni or the combo of Broccoli, Roasted Red Peppers and Garlic Q:  What are you reading right now?  What am I not reading right now? Here are the current books: The Book of Luke, Hearing God When Life is Noisy (David Runcorn); Team Building (Rinus Michels); Building a Disciplining Culture (Mike Breen); Louis Van Gaal’s Coaching Philosophy at Ajax FC and The Messiah Method: The 7 Disciplines of the Winningest College Soccer Program in American (Zigarelli). Q:  What is your favorite dessert?  Whipped Cream cookie cake (my grandmother’s recipe)

Just a Fun Video to Watch

Best Saves of the World Cup

The Girls U12 Pride played hard in the Blue Division of Maple this fall. This is the first time the girls played 11v11 and they worked to get use to a larger field. This winter they will be working on sharpening their footskills and game strategies in preparation for a strong showing in the

 Q:  If you could go anywhere in the world to watch a soccer game, where would you go?  Goodison Park – home of Everton FC of the English Premier League Q:  Who do you think will win the MLS Cup?  New England Revolution Q:  What got you interested in soccer?  I’ve played since I could walk and hung around my dad’s teams so it was just my environment growing up. Q: Turf or grass?  A good manicured grass field cut really short. Q: Would you rather coach or play soccer?  Play Q:  Which soccer player would you like to have dinner with? Brian McBride

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