Soccer has rapidly became one of the most popular sports for our kids. Almost every town has a youth soccer league, and you'll find the little tykes playing every weekend.
Soccer For Kids will be bringing parents and coaches all of the imformation you need to keep abreast of youth soccer. We'll be adding content regularly so bookmark this page and stop back often.
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Youth Soccer News
- Soccer season kicks off with festival
- "For me soccer is the best sport developmentally for kids to start off in. No matter whether you're big or little, athletic or not athletic, ...
- Fresh green in Hemlock, no team in Millington
- ''We can host district games now,'' said second-year Hemlock coach Joe Piotrowski, whose team boasts 28 kids and a robust 400 youngsters in the youth soccer ...
- WAYS, CJSA soccer notes September National Youth Soccer Month
- Just about anywhere that kids who play soccer and those involved with those kids may gather. People who organize Youth Soccer Month Celebrations are soccer ...
Youth Soccer Association
The US Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer) is the largest member of the United States Soccer Federation, the governing body for soccer in the United States. US Youth Soccer is made up of 55 member State Associations; one in each state, and two in California, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas. US Youth Soccer registers over 3,000,000 youth players between the ages of five and nineteen.
US Youth Soccer is non-profit & educational organization whose mission is to foster the physical, mental and emotional growth and development of America's youth through the sport of soccer at all levels of age and competition. The job is also to make it fun, and instill in young players a lifelong passion for the sport.
From its humble beginnings in 1974 with just more than 100,000 registered players to its current registration of more than 3 million, US Youth Soccer has always been recognized as a leader in youth sports organizations. Through a democratic structure, the membership of US Youth Soccer is able to provide uniform rules and guidelines.
The US Youth Soccer membership is divided into four regions, each with a Director elected to the board. The regions are essentially East (Region I), Midwest (Region II), South (Region III) and West (Region IV). Each State Association has a Board of Directors, elected by delegates from their member leagues, clubs or teams.
US Youth Soccer is non-profit & educational organization whose mission is to foster the physical, mental and emotional growth and development of America's youth through the sport of soccer at all levels of age and competition. The job is also to make it fun, and instill in young players a lifelong passion for the sport.
From its humble beginnings in 1974 with just more than 100,000 registered players to its current registration of more than 3 million, US Youth Soccer has always been recognized as a leader in youth sports organizations. Through a democratic structure, the membership of US Youth Soccer is able to provide uniform rules and guidelines.
The US Youth Soccer membership is divided into four regions, each with a Director elected to the board. The regions are essentially East (Region I), Midwest (Region II), South (Region III) and West (Region IV). Each State Association has a Board of Directors, elected by delegates from their member leagues, clubs or teams.
US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program
The US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program was formed in 1977 to identify a pool of players in each age group from which a National Team will be selected for international competition; to provide high-level training to benefit and enhance the development of players at all levels; and, through the use of carefully selected and licensed coaches, develop a mechanism for the exchange of ideas and curriculum to improve all levels of coaching.
Program Description History
In 1979 the program expanded, the organization became more efficient and multi-year plans were developed. State Associations were encouraged to develop programs which supported and worked in tandem with National and Regional programs. At the beginning of 1982 a formalized program for girls was created, with the addition of a full committee (one member from each Region).
Current Organization
From 1982 until the present, international events for youth national teams have increased substantially and the US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program has kept pace by instituting trials and player pools for five age groups in the boys' program, and five age groups in the girls' program.
The US Youth Soccer ODP Selection Process
Each State Association holds ODP try-outs on an annual basis. Age Groups and try-out dates may be different from state to state, based on seasonal and state considerations. Your first contact should be to your State Association for try-out information.
How are Players Selected?
Players are selected, in most states, on the basis of open tryouts. These tryouts are conducted by state association coaches who are recognized for their ability to identify and train players with superior skills. Some state associations combine scouting techniques and invitations to certain players with the open tryouts. Selection of these players is not an easy task. The state association head coach or State Coach will, in most cases, be assisted in the selection process by several other qualified coaches from the club or league level. Players are evaluated on the four components that make up a soccer player:
Technique
Tactics
Fitness and Athletic Ability
Psychological Component (attitude)
What are Regional Camps?
US Youth Soccer is divided into four regions, each which offers a regional camp for state association ODP teams in each eligible age group. The camps are designed to provide high level competition and training for participating players. During this training and competition, players who are capable of performing at a higher level of play are identified for possible national team camp, pool, or team participation. Each region varies somewhat as to the specifics and the cost of their camps. Your state association or regional administrator should be contacted for more information.
What is a National Camp?
National Camps and Interregional events are held throughout the year at various locations in the United States. The National Team Coach or a National Staff Coach is present at these events to observe, train, and indentify players for placement in the national pool or on a national team.
What are the Benefits of Participating in US Youth Soccer ODP?
Development as a player. The opportunity to train and play with the best player's in one's age group.
Quality instruction from nationally licensed coaches.
Quality competition. Games against other state association ODP teams.
Exposure to regional and national team coaches.
The opportunity to represent one's state, region, or country in competition.
Exposure to college coaches.
US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program Website!
Program Description History
In 1979 the program expanded, the organization became more efficient and multi-year plans were developed. State Associations were encouraged to develop programs which supported and worked in tandem with National and Regional programs. At the beginning of 1982 a formalized program for girls was created, with the addition of a full committee (one member from each Region).
Current Organization
From 1982 until the present, international events for youth national teams have increased substantially and the US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program has kept pace by instituting trials and player pools for five age groups in the boys' program, and five age groups in the girls' program.
The US Youth Soccer ODP Selection Process
Each State Association holds ODP try-outs on an annual basis. Age Groups and try-out dates may be different from state to state, based on seasonal and state considerations. Your first contact should be to your State Association for try-out information.
How are Players Selected?
Players are selected, in most states, on the basis of open tryouts. These tryouts are conducted by state association coaches who are recognized for their ability to identify and train players with superior skills. Some state associations combine scouting techniques and invitations to certain players with the open tryouts. Selection of these players is not an easy task. The state association head coach or State Coach will, in most cases, be assisted in the selection process by several other qualified coaches from the club or league level. Players are evaluated on the four components that make up a soccer player:
Technique
Tactics
Fitness and Athletic Ability
Psychological Component (attitude)
What are Regional Camps?
US Youth Soccer is divided into four regions, each which offers a regional camp for state association ODP teams in each eligible age group. The camps are designed to provide high level competition and training for participating players. During this training and competition, players who are capable of performing at a higher level of play are identified for possible national team camp, pool, or team participation. Each region varies somewhat as to the specifics and the cost of their camps. Your state association or regional administrator should be contacted for more information.
What is a National Camp?
National Camps and Interregional events are held throughout the year at various locations in the United States. The National Team Coach or a National Staff Coach is present at these events to observe, train, and indentify players for placement in the national pool or on a national team.
What are the Benefits of Participating in US Youth Soccer ODP?
Development as a player. The opportunity to train and play with the best player's in one's age group.
Quality instruction from nationally licensed coaches.
Quality competition. Games against other state association ODP teams.
Exposure to regional and national team coaches.
The opportunity to represent one's state, region, or country in competition.
Exposure to college coaches.
US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program Website!
Kids Soccer Books
Out Of The Dust (Apple Signature Edition)
Amazon Price: $5.99 (as of 08/30/2008)
The Everything Kids' Soccer Book: Rules, Techniques, and More About Your Favorite Sport! (Everything Kids Series)
Amazon Price: $7.95 (as of 08/30/2008)
Kids' Book of Soccer: Skills, Strategies, and the Rules of the Game
Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 08/30/2008)
Kids Soccer Videos
Soccer "Moms" and "Dads" Are Too Involved!
What do you think? Soccer fans get more "involved" then in any other sport. Parents are always on the field yelling at the coaches.
Should moms and dads "butt out" and let the coaches do their job?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byYes! They should stay on the sidelines where they belong!
No! They need to be involved so the kids get a fair chance!
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Youth Soccer Links
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American Youth Soccer Organization
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State Association Directory
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US Youth Soccer Region I
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US Youth Soccer Region II
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US Youth Soccer Region III
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US Youth Soccer Region IV
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Youth Soccer In Your State
If your state isn't listed yet contact me or stop back. I'll be adding states as time permits.
Alabama Youth Soccer Association
Alaska State Youth Soccer Association
Arizona Youth Soccer Association
Arkansas State Soccer Association
California Youth Soccer Association - North
California Youth Soccer Association - South
Colorado State Youth Soccer Association
Connecticut Junior Soccer Association
Delaware Youth Soccer Association
Florida Youth Soccer Association
Georgia Youth Soccer Association
Hawaii Youth Soccer Association
Idaho Youth Soccer Association
Illinois Youth Soccer Association
Indiana Youth Soccer Association
Iowa State Youth Soccer Association
Kansas State Youth Soccer Association
Kentucky Youth Soccer Association
Louisiana Soccer Association
Maryland State Youth Soccer Association
Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association
Michigan State Youth Soccer Association
Minnesota Youth Soccer Association
Mississippi Youth Soccer Association
Missouri Youth Soccer Association
Montana Youth Soccer Association
Nebraska State Soccer Association
Nevada State Soccer Association
New Hampshire Soccer Association
New Jersey State Youth Soccer Association
New Mexico Youth Soccer Association
New York State West Youth Soccer Association
New York East Youth Soccer Association
North Carolina Youth Soccer Association
North Dakota Youth Soccer Association
Ohio Youth Soccer Association - North
Ohio South Youth Soccer Association
Oklahoma Soccer Association
Oregon Youth Soccer Association
Pennsylvania West State Soccer Association
Pennsylvania East Youth Soccer Association
Rhode Island Youth Soccer Association
South Carolina Youth Soccer Association
South Dakota State Soccer Association
Tennessee State Soccer Association
Texas North State Soccer Association
Texas South Youth Soccer Association
Utah Youth Soccer Association
Virginia Youth Soccer Association
Washington State Youth Soccer Association
West Virginia Soccer Association
Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association
Wyoming State Soccer Association
Alaska State Youth Soccer Association
Arizona Youth Soccer Association
Arkansas State Soccer Association
California Youth Soccer Association - North
California Youth Soccer Association - South
Colorado State Youth Soccer Association
Connecticut Junior Soccer Association
Delaware Youth Soccer Association
Florida Youth Soccer Association
Georgia Youth Soccer Association
Hawaii Youth Soccer Association
Idaho Youth Soccer Association
Illinois Youth Soccer Association
Indiana Youth Soccer Association
Iowa State Youth Soccer Association
Kansas State Youth Soccer Association
Kentucky Youth Soccer Association
Louisiana Soccer Association
Maryland State Youth Soccer Association
Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association
Michigan State Youth Soccer Association
Minnesota Youth Soccer Association
Mississippi Youth Soccer Association
Missouri Youth Soccer Association
Montana Youth Soccer Association
Nebraska State Soccer Association
Nevada State Soccer Association
New Hampshire Soccer Association
New Jersey State Youth Soccer Association
New Mexico Youth Soccer Association
New York State West Youth Soccer Association
New York East Youth Soccer Association
North Carolina Youth Soccer Association
North Dakota Youth Soccer Association
Ohio Youth Soccer Association - North
Ohio South Youth Soccer Association
Oklahoma Soccer Association
Oregon Youth Soccer Association
Pennsylvania West State Soccer Association
Pennsylvania East Youth Soccer Association
Rhode Island Youth Soccer Association
South Carolina Youth Soccer Association
South Dakota State Soccer Association
Tennessee State Soccer Association
Texas North State Soccer Association
Texas South Youth Soccer Association
Utah Youth Soccer Association
Virginia Youth Soccer Association
Washington State Youth Soccer Association
West Virginia Soccer Association
Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association
Wyoming State Soccer Association
Kids Soccer Stuff on Amazon
FIFA Soccer 2006
Amazon Price: (as of 08/30/2008)
Teaching Kids Soccer With Bob Gansler
Amazon Price: (as of 08/30/2008)
Jr. Sports Fan Beanless Bag Inflatable Chair - Soccer (Buy 5, Get 1 Free)
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 08/30/2008)
Soccer Goal Accent Mural
Amazon Price: $59.99 (as of 08/30/2008)
adidas Little Kid/Big Kid Predito PS TRX HG Soccer Cleat,White/Black/Silver,12.5 M US Little Kid
Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 08/30/2008)
A Little About This Site
If you've made it to the bottom of this page I feel complimented because it means that something on this lens has peaked your interest, and that's why I made it. So now I'll tell you a little about myself.
As I said in my profile, I enjoy collecting and since I retired I've found that building these lenses is a great way to stay busy; And, I hope that I'm helping some of you out by gathering information on your favorite subject and putting it all in one place so you don't have to spend hours searching for it.
I spend part of my time designing t-shirts and buttons to help supplement my social security because, as many of you know, it's pretty difficult to make it on social security. My on-line t-shirt shop is called Dene's Place after my wife.
My "retirement" came a few years earlier than I would have liked because they found that I have an inoperatable tumor about the size of a softball in my right pelvic area. They still don't know what to do about it because for now it has quit growing. One of those "leave it alone and see what happens" type things.
Anyway, if you've made it this far, I'd appreciate it if you would check out Dene's Place to see if there's anything that you might like for yourself or as a gift. It helps me pay the bills!
Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to check out my other lenses when you have time.
Much of the information used here has been researched from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.
As I said in my profile, I enjoy collecting and since I retired I've found that building these lenses is a great way to stay busy; And, I hope that I'm helping some of you out by gathering information on your favorite subject and putting it all in one place so you don't have to spend hours searching for it.
I spend part of my time designing t-shirts and buttons to help supplement my social security because, as many of you know, it's pretty difficult to make it on social security. My on-line t-shirt shop is called Dene's Place after my wife.
My "retirement" came a few years earlier than I would have liked because they found that I have an inoperatable tumor about the size of a softball in my right pelvic area. They still don't know what to do about it because for now it has quit growing. One of those "leave it alone and see what happens" type things.
Anyway, if you've made it this far, I'd appreciate it if you would check out Dene's Place to see if there's anything that you might like for yourself or as a gift. It helps me pay the bills!
Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to check out my other lenses when you have time.
Much of the information used here has been researched from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.
