Crossing North Carolina

Kicking It In Brevard!Transylvania Youth Soccer Association hosted North Carolina Youth Soccer Associa-tion (NCYSA)’s Publix Recreation Road for 30 players & multiple coaches on Satur-day afternoon. NCYSA’s Assistant Technical Director, Eric Redder helped facilitate

the playing opportunity for TYSA’s members. Additionally he worked with the coaches in attendance on the field through some Coaching Education examples during the

day’s sessions. The players & coaches participated in scrimmages, training activities, and a skills competition. It was a great day for soccer in Western NC for all!

Volume 8 , Issue 2 - April 2017

Recreation Roadshow Visits Western NC

Joette also comes to the State Office from PTFC, where she worked the last 11 years as Club Admin-istrator, Risk Management Liaison and Head Regis-trar.She just celebrated her 25th Anniversary with her husband Joe. They have two children, son Chandler and daughter Shelby, as well as 8 fur-babies - seven cats and one dog (that thinks it’s a cat!).She enjoys spending time with her family, Carolina Panthers football, reading . . . and soccer!

CROSSING

NORTH CAROLINA NC Youth Soccer’s

Official e-NewsletterNCYSA Staff

Executive Director Kathy Robinson

Deputy Director Mark Moore

Administrative Manager Risk Management

Rachel JonesTechnical Director of Coaching

Education and Player Development Bill Furjanic

Assistant Technical Director NCYSA Youth Academy

Eric RedderAssistant Technical Director

ODP John Trice

Registration Lyn Halstead

Cindy Lineback

New Membership, Insurance, Risk

Management Josette Kivett

Assistant Director Challenge, Select, NCYSA Youth Academy,

Notification to Travel, Tournaments

Debbie MortonAssistant Director Classic, Select,

State Cup Administrator Colby Morton

State Select Administration, Keri Jones

PO Box 18229 Greensboro, NC 27419

136 Manley Avenue Greensboro, NC 27407

336.856.7529 (o) 336.856.0204 (f )

CROSSING NORTH CAROLINA is published monthly during the first

week of the month. NCYSA welcomes articles from the membership. Please

email articles to Mark Moore by the 1st of each month for consideration.

NCYSA Executive BoardPresident

Keith PriceExecutive Vice President

John AlisSecretary

Janice DrimerTreasurerBill Polk

Vice President, ClassicMarvin Bishop

Vice President, Challenge, Chairman Select

John KoslickVice President, Recreation

Rick PierceVice President Player and Coaching Development

Art RexVP Tournaments

Jeff ThomasState Youth Referee

AdministratorPaul James

NCYSA on Social Media

Welcome to NCYSA!

John comes to us from PTFC as DOC of 14U-16U Boys and as an Associate Head Men’s Coach at High Point University. He was head coach at Greensboro College from 2011-2014.He has his USSF A License and has been involved in the Olympic Development Program here for over seven years.He was a starting midfielder at James Madison in 2002 and 2003, as well as Captain in 2003.John holds a BS in Kinesiology from JMU.

John Trice Assistant Technical Director ODP

Joette Kivett Risk Managment, Insurance,

New Membership

NCYSA Social Media ContestThe second annual NCYSA Social Media contest seemed to be a big hit and we received many submissions over the last few weeks. We wish we could post every pic, but there were so many! Below are the winning photos, with additional submissions on the following page! Enjoy!

New BFF Best Coach Action

Team Picture

Show Your Green

NCYSA Social Media ContestThanks for all of the Submissions!

Small Sided Games GuidelinesUS Soccer Mandates Field Sizes, Players on the Field

In 2015, the US Soccer Federation mandated two important items - Birth Year and Small Sided Games. All of the information below can be found on the US Youth Soccer website at this link.Earlier this spring, NCYSA advised our member associations that the USSF Standards of Play for Small Sided Play will be mandatory starting with the 2017-2018 season (4 v 4, 7 v 7, 9 v 9).

In addition, if you plan to replace goals currently in use, we ask that you replace with the recommended goal sizes to meet the Standards of Play. NCYSA is not asking to replace small sided goals currently in use (as long as they meet safety standards).

The Federation allowed states to mandate the revisions on a voluntary basis in 2016-17, with the understand-ing that the mandate must be in place by August 2017. Below are some highlights from the Small Sided Games Revisions. Objectives• Provide an age appropriate environment• Standards align with physiological needs of players

based on year of birth• Uniformity across the country and across member-

ship• Similar to the outcomes listed for birth year

registration, having consistent standards allows U.S. Soccer, and the programs of our members, to provide more meaningful messaging and education for parents, players, coaches and referees

4v4Goalkeeper: NoBall Size: 3Ages: 6U, 7U, 8UField Length: 25-35 yardsField Width: 15-25 yardsGoal: No larger than 4 feet high x 6 feet wideCorner Flags: Not NeededGame Times: Max of four (4) - 10 minute quartersOffside: NoShin Guards: YesFive Minute Breaks Between Quarters.

7v7Goalkeeper: YesBall Size: 4Ages: 9U, 10UField Length: 55-56 yardsField Width: 35-45 yardsGoal: No larger than 6.5 feet high x 18.5 feet wideCorner Flags and Lines: YesGame Times: Two (2) 25-minute halvesOffside: YesShin Guards: YesTen Minute Half Time9v9Goalkeeper: YesBall Size: 4Ages: 11U, 12UField Length: 70-80 yardsField Width: 45-55- yardsGoal: No larger than 7 feet high x 21 feet wideCorner Flags and Lines: YesGame Times: Two (2) 30-minute halvesOffside: YesShin Guards: YesTen Minute Half Time

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Quick Restarts From the State Office

State Cup DatesDates for the State Cup Series:Kepner Presidents Cup - Prelim/Quarter-Finals - April 29-30, 13UB-18UB - Rocky Mount; 13UG-14UG - Wilming-ton; Prelim/Quarter-Finals - May 6-7, 14UB/16UB - Asheville; 15UB - Burlington; Prelim/Quarter-Finals - May 13-14, 17UB - Statesville. League Roster Free Date: April 17.USYS State Cup - Prelim #1 - May 6-7, All Ages - Charlotte; Prelim #2 - May 13-14, All Ages - Winston-Salem; All Ages - Statesville. League Roster Freeze Date: April 24.Singer Cup - May 13-14, Raleigh. League Roster Freeze Date: May 1.Final Four Weekend - May 20-21 - BB&T Park - Winston-Salem.

Association Renewals Now Due!It’s renewal time for all NCYSA Member Associations for the upcoming 2017-18 Seasonal Year. All information and instructions are listed on the NCYSA Website under the Home Tab/Renewals.All the following are required to fully complete the membership renewal:1. Bylaws2. Articles of Incorporation3. 501c34. President’s Signature Form-signed & dated5. $100.00 Renewal Fee6. All background checks are up to date with your board/officersThe 2017-2018 database is now open for Association Officers. Renewals are due May 17 and is linked here.Please contact Rachel Jones with questions or 336-856-7529.

Upcoming Classic and Select DatesPlaydate ranges for 2017 Spring Classic and Select are set and listed below. You can find updates and other documents at: www.ncysaclassic.com or www.ncysaselect.com .• All U13-14 G/B and U15-18 G/B games must be played by April 16th for cup seeding for KP Cup• All U13-14 G/B and U15-18 G/B games must be played by April 23th for cup seeding for USYS Cup• 2nd Division Classic, Select, Challenge games must be played by May 1 for seeding into the Singer Cup.• All remaining league games for U13-14G, U13-19B must be played by May 14th.• All U11-12 games must be played by May 14th

SAT/ACT Prep 2017 Get the latest SAT/ACT Prep

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REMINDER - Email Addresses Required!2017-2018 Seasonal Year: Mid-Year Meeting – June 10, 2017

Email addresses requiredTo become in compliance with US Youth Soccer mandates,

the NC Youth Soccer Board of Directors (President or designee from each member association present)

Voted to provide email addresses for each registered player. The addresses should be included in the initial registration for each player.

NCYSA Hosts TOPSoccer SymposiumWe were very excited the 2017 US Youth Soccer’s Region I/III TOPSoccer Symposium was hosted in Greens-boro, Friday, March 24th to Sunday, March 26th.

The Symposium gave an opportunity for state and local program leaders from across the eastern 1/3 of the US to come together to share best practices and hear from a variety of subject matter experts, while improving the quality of each state association’s TOPSoccer programs. The Symposium also helps program leaders to better understand the unique issues facing the individual programs so that participation can increase both in numbers of associations offering TOPSoccer as well as in the number of athletes and volunteers at each association.

Thanks to Tonya and Olivia from CASL TOPSoccer for presenting at the Symposium.

We shrank Meridith with Eastern PA Youth Soccer!

NCYSA Youth AcademyThe NCYSA Youth Academy held the Spring Showcase in March at BB&T Bryan Park Soccer Complex in Greensboro with 132 teams taking part in the festivities (95 boys’ and 37 girls’ teams).

Please mark your calendars for the Fall Showcase - October 28-29, 2017 at the High Point Athletic Complex.

Southern Regionals in GreensboroThe Greensboro United Soccer Association and NC Youth Soccer will be hosting the 2017 and 2018 US Youth Soccer Region III Champsionships (Southern Regionals) at BB&T Soccer Complex at Bryan Park. Dates for the 2017 event are June 22-29.

With over 5000 players and 15,000 spectators anticipated, as well as over 200 teams - you can imagine the number of volunteers that are needed.

With so many areas where volunteers are needed to make this a great event for the visiting teams, we’d love to have you come out and help - even if it’s for a couple of hours! You would be donating to a great cause, and have the opportunity to watch some great soccer.

Please click this link to sign up. - (http://signup.com/go/OAfbmyH)

We hope to see you in Greensboro in June!

Created by Eric Redder, Last Update: Mar 27, 2017

TRAINING SESSION

Stage 1 - Defending with a Back 4 in a 1-4-2-3-1

Defending PrinciplesDefending Principles

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To get the GK and the Back 4 to defend as a unit and to work collectively with the midfield line.WHO: #1, #2, #3,#4, #5 with #6 #8, #10WHAT: Technique of Individual Defending, Tackling, Defending Heading, Pressure, Delay,Cover, Balance, Compactness, Control and Restraint -WHERE: In the central channels and flanks areas of thedefending half -WHEN: The opponents is building up the attack in our middle and defending thirdsWHY: To maintain abetter defensive shape and control the space behind and in front of our defensive block

Description

Area: Half field with a regular goal and a counter goal 5v4 to Goal and a Counter Goal - Target team (Red): #1, #2,#3, #4, #5 - Opposition team (White): #7, #9, #10 #11. The defenders and goalkeeper work together to adjustpositions to successfully defend the ball as it moves from one attacker to another. White team scores in regulargoal. Target team scores within 2 passes on counter goal.

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What? Technique - Speed and Angle of Approach, Distance of Approach, Footwork, Body Shape and Types of Tackles -Poke or Block? Communication - What does the Covering player/s say to the pressuring/delaying defender?Principlesof Defense - Pressure: Who? When? Why? - Cover: Who?, Where? When? Why? - Balance: Who? Where? When? Why?

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Training: 14U Defending with a Back-4By Eric Redder, Assistant Technical Director NCYSA Youth Academy

NC Youth Soccer offers a number of coaching courses for all levels throughout the year. Please click here for the full details and to register! Our State courses (Youth I, Youth II, TOPSoccer and Goalkeeper Courses and the US Soccer Courses (F, E, D, C Courses) are detailed using the tabs on the top of the page. To view the Federation Courses, click on the DIGITAL COACHING CENTER link, go to the top of the page and click COURSES. On that page, the left hand menu has the links for the C, D, E courses for North Carolina (make sure “North Carolina” is showing in the drop down menu).Email Bill Furjanic with questions on Coaching Education.D License - $210 Total Cost - Link to US Soccer “D” Course Schedule(Two Weekends. 1st Weekend - instructional phase; 2nd weekend practice and performance review. Second weekend is held at least 8 weeks after the first.) After attending the 1st weekend, candidates may attend ANY scheduled 2nd weekend (provided the 2nd weekend is at least 8 weeks after the 1st and the course isn’t full). 1st WeekendBegins 06/09/2017 - Wilmington Begins 06/16/2017 - Pineville Begins 07/21/2017 - Raleigh Begins 07/28/2017 - Browns Summit

2nd WeekendBegins 06/09/2017 - Wilmington Begins 06/16/2017 - Pineville Begins 07/21/2017 - Raleigh Begins 07/28/2017 - Browns Summit Begins 12/15/2017 - PinevilleNational Youth Course - $625Begins 06/02/2017 - Asheville - Carolina Day School, Sgro Athletic ComplexE License - $110 - Link to US Soccer “E” Course ScheduleBegins 06/09/2017 - Wilmington Begins 06/16/2017 - Pineville Begins 07/14/2017 - Mooresville Begins 07/21/2017 - Raleigh Begins 07/28/2017 - Browns Summit Begins 12/15/2017 - PinevilleAll other Coaching Course Schedules are linked here.Goalkeeper Certificate - $3507/22/2017 - Winston-Salem ($35) 07/29/2017 - Raleigh ($35)Youth I - $2504/23/2017 - Clayton - Powhatan FieldsYouth II License - $25None scheduled at this time. Please check the website for updates.USSF C Course - $1550Begins 11/05/2017 - Pineville

Coaching Education Calendar

Training: 10U DribblingBy Bill Furjanic - Technical Director of Coaching Education and Player Development

Grid DribbleAll players, with a ball each, dribbling in confined space. Brief demonstrations of a move or two (pull back, step over, etc.)Coaching PointsWarm-upKeeping ball close, using various surfaces

Everybody is “it” tag gameAs in activity #1, but players try to tag others (below neck!). When tagged for 3rd time, dribble to boundary, do 10 ball touches & rejoin gameCoaching PointsVision (head up), using moves

Perimeter Goals2 players to a ball, interpassing, when coach yells “go”, one tries to beat other & dribble through a mini-goal. Only 1 goal can be scored at each goal.Coaching PointsTaking players on Deceptive movesSealing defender once by him

4 v 4 Match condition4 v 4 strict man to man, no forward passes in front half, score by drilling over end lineCoaching PointEncouraging dribbling in front half, recognizing 1 v 1’s

6 v 6 to goalFree play, reward successfully taking a defender on with a point as well as points for goalsCoaching PointTo encourage implementation of days’ focus in the game.

April21-23 - SPRL Spring Playoff - 13U-14U Girls and boys22-23 - Kepner Presidents Cup Open Weekend for Possible State Cup Qualifiers23 - All Classic and Select Games for 13UB-18UB, 13UG, 14UG Teams Playing in USYS Cup Must be Com-pleted for Seeding Purposes24 - LEAGUE Roster Freeze Date for USYS State Cup Teams25 - First Possible Date for USYS State Cup Qualifiers25 - Kepner Presidents Cup Association Certification Form Due29-30 - USYS State Cup Open Weekend for Possible Qualifiers29-30 - Kepner Presidents Cup Preliminary Weekend #130 - 19UB League Matches Must be CompletedMay1 - Association Renewals Due1 - All Matches for Classic, Select Second Division Teams, and/or Challenge Teams Playing in the Singer Cup Must be Completed for Seeding Purposes1 - LEAGUE Roster Freeze Date for Singer Cup2 - USYS State Cup Association Certification Form Due6-7 - Kepner Presidents Cup Preliminary Weekend #2 - USYS State Cup Preliminary Weekend #19 - Singer Cup Association Certification Form Due13-14 - Kepner Presidents Cup Preliminary Weekend #3 - USYS State Cup Preliminary Weekend #2 - Singer Cup Event14 - All Remaining 11UB-18UB, 11UG-14UG Games Must be Played for Promotion/Relegation (PR) 14 - Mother’s Day 17 - Association Renewals are Due20-21 - State Cup Final Four Weekend for Kepner Presidents Cup and USYS State Cup 29 - NCYSA State Office Closed for Memorial DayJune1 - $1000 Fine for Non-Renewed Associations1 - Select Program Enrollment Form Due - submitted by Head Registrar2-4 - ODP Sub-Regional in Wilson5 - Select Program Application Due - submitted online via www.ncysaselect.com7 - Classic Association Commitment Form Due - submitted by Head Registrar9 - Classic Intent to Play Due - submitted online via www.ncysaclassic.com10 - NCYSA Mid-Year Board of Directors Meeting - NCYSA State Office10 - Classic Folding Fee of $300 begins13-18 - USYS Presidents Cup Regionals - Tulsa, OK18 - Father’s Day22-29 - USYS Southern Regionals - Greensboro, NCJuly1 - Head Registrar Must be Certified by this Date to Avoid Fine to Local Association1 - Fall Recreation Registration Fee is $8/per player4 - NCYSA State Office Closed for Independence Day

Important Dates