NASL  NEWSLETTER

June 18, 2003
 
       This is the 52nd issue distributed to the new NASL list. The previous newsletters are now on-line at http://www.nasl.com/current_news.htm 

 
Articles in this week's newsletter:
  1. Upcoming Soccer Calendar - lots of new dates added.
  2. Some Links to Great Articles from PE NEWS
  3. Positive Coaching Alliance
  4. Free Help for Coaches at NASL
  5. Soccer Players Need Protective Eyewear
  6. Alabama Soccer Team featured at halftime on the MLS Game of the Week
  7. USSF Grade 8 Referee's Course for Beginning Refs
  8. Jefferson County, area cities will eye regional soccer complex for Birmingham Area
  9. FIFA Women's World Cup USA 2003 Schedule and Logo Unveiled
  10. Over 35 Adult Soccer at Just 4 Kicks
  11. 2003 Alabama High School All-STATE Soccer Team
  12. Alabama Sports Festival State Games - Soccer Tournament
  13. W. C. Handy Festival 3v3 Soccer Tournament - July 25 – 27, 2003 in Florence
  14. Valley FC Friendship Cup - July 25-27, 2003 in Madison, Alabama
  15. Alabama Shoot-Out Women's Soccer Showcase - August 22-23, 2003 in Huntsville - http://alabamasoccer.info/ 
  16. Huntsville Summer Classic - August 22-23, 2003 in Huntsville - Girls Only U9–U18
  17. 2003 Soccer Camps
  18. Soccer Family of the Year
 
Soccer Calendar - Dates to Remember

   More information on all events below is available at the NASL website.
 
  • Alabama Sports Festival - Huntsville - June 26th - 29th, 2003 - Contact Darrell Harris (256) 773-0845 or Sheri & Randall Farley (205) 631-9165 Official Website
  • Paperwork due to ASA State Office - June 26th - Required materials and fees for Division I/II due to State office including:
    · Intent to play form
    · Membership forms
    · Birth Cert for those who did not play Div I last season
    · Field Commitment form
    · Performance Bond $400
    · Administrative Fee $125
    · Qualifier Tournament Fee $200
    Player cards and rosters for Division I and II teams will be completed by the AYSA office and returned to the submitting club once all material and fees are received.
  • Region III Youth Regional Championships - Greensboro, N.C. - June 26th - July 1st, 2003
  • USA WNT vs Brazil WNT Coaching Clinic - July 12-13th - In conjunction with the U.S.A. vs. Brazil match in New Orleans on July 13th U. S. Soccer and the Louisiana Soccer Association will conduct a Continuing Education coaches’ clinic on July 12th. Included in the clinic will be observation of the U.S.A. Women’s National Team training session at Tad Gormley Stadium on the 12th. Sam Snow, Director of Coaching, Louisiana Soccer Association (225) 766-0815, FAX (225) 236-0004
  • AHSAA All-Star Soccer Games - Montgomery - July 15th, 2003
  • Valley FC Friendship Cup - Madison, Alabama - July 25-27, 2003
  • W. C. Handy Festival 3v3 Soccer Tournament - July 25–27, 2003 - Sponsored by Florence Park and Recreation Department & The Shoals Soccer Club Download application form
  • Region III ODP Girls Camps - Montevallo, Alabama
    1984/85 girls - July 3-8 and holdovers - July 9-11
    1987/88 girls - July 10-15 and holdovers - July 16-18
    1989 girls - July 17-22 and holdovers, July 23-25
  • Region III ODP Boys Camps - Tuscaloosa, Alabama
    1/988/89 boys - July 5-10
    1987 boys and holdovers - July 12-17
  • ODP - 1986 Boys ODP team will participate in an event in Jackson, MS on July 13th & 14th
  • Division III and IV players may be officially rostered to fall teams as of August 1, 2003.
  • Division I Qualifying Tournament - Montgomery - August 8th - 10th, 2003 - All teams who want to play in Division I have to qualify - even 2002 State Champions.
    • August 8/9 Qualifier for U13, 14, 15
    • August 9/10 Qualifier for U16, 17, 18, 19
  • NSCAA National Youth Coaching Course - Knoxville, Tennessee, August 8th - 10th - more information
  • AYSA will post brackets for Division I teams - August 11, 2003.
  • Bracket Acceptance for Division I teams - August 13, 2003.
  • Referee Course for Beginning Referees - August 15-17, 2003, NASOA will sponsor a USSF Grade 8 course in Huntsville at the Police Academy on Airport Road. (information)
  • AYSA - Registration material and fees are due in the AYSA office by August 15th, 2003 and must include the following:
    · Organization Affiliation Form and fee along with current copy of by-laws, constitution, rules and list of officers.
    · Submission of Registration form and fees
    · Player Scholarship Form
    Player/Coach cards for Division III will be issued to the club once forms and fees are received.
  • ASA State League Fall Scheduling Meeting - August 16th, 2003
  • Referee fees for Division I and II State League games are due - August 16th, 2003
  • The second annual Huntsville Summer Classic will be held August 23-24, 2003, in Huntsville, Alabama. This youth tournament accepts girls youth teams ages U9 through U18. It is held the same weekend as the Alabama Shootout Women's College Soccer Showcase. Tournament matches end in time on Saturday to see the women's college matches, and team registration includes tickets to all college matches, Friday and Saturday.
  • USYSA Seasonal Year begins - (September 1st through August 31st) per USYS Bylaws
  • Statewide Division III and IV league play may start for the 2003 -2004 seasonal year.
  • Fall 2003 State League Begins - September 6th, 2003
  • AYSA - Initial fall computer registration disk is due in the AYSA office postmarked by September 15th, 2003 and must include:
    · A correctly prepared and readable diskette.
    · If diskette is not submitted then a roster or copy of the registration form containing required information for all players and coaches. A $1.00 entry fee is required for data entry of players/coaches from rosters and/or player registration forms.
    All discrepancies between the registration diskette and the Registration form must be explained.
  • ODP Alabama Teams Boys and Girls will play in Super Club Tournament in Memphis, TN - September 21st and 22nd, 2003
  • Deadline for teams entering the 2003 Chevy Governor’s Cup is September 26th, 2003
    U-10 - $250
    U-11/12 - $300
    U13 & older - $350
  • Deadline for teams entering the 2003 Snickers Cup is TBA. The cost is $400 per team.
  • Roster Freeze Date for Governors Cup is October 3rd, 2003
  • Deadline for teams entering the Division II State Championship is October 8th - The cost is $350 per team
  • AYSA Final registration is due in the AYSA office postmarked by October 15th, 2003 and must include:· A correctly prepared and readable diskette, roster or copy of registration form containing required information for any player or coach registered after the submittal of your initial information.
  • Standings Close for Snickers Cup - October 19th, 2003
  • Roster Freeze Date for Snickers and Division II Cup is October 22nd, 2003. If changes in roster, all paperwork and money is due in office by this date.
  • Fall State League Division I Play Ends - October 26th, 2003
  • Governor's Cup - Montgomery - October 25th and 26th, 2003
  • Snicker's Cup - Huntsville - November 1st and 2nd, 2003
  • Fall State League Division II Play Ends - November 2nd, 2003
  • D II Tournament - Location TBA - November 8th and 9th, 2003
  • ODP District Tryouts - November 10-13th and 17-20th, 2003
  • Adult State Cup - Mobile - November 15-16, 2003
  • NIRSA Sports Club National Championship - Nov 20-22, 2003 Tuscaloosa
  • ODP State Tryouts for Boys - December 6th and 7th, 2003
  • ODP State Tryouts for Girls - December 13th and 14th, 2003 

 
Some Links to Great Articles from PE NEWS

 

     Each month I have people ask where I get the articles I include in the newsletter.  Many are sent in by people like you in the "Alabama Soccer Community".  But, I also get a lot from an on-line publication called PE NEWS at http://www.pelinks4u.org They have articles each month on lots of topics including coaching and Team Sports which I encourage everyone to read.  Here's some of the ones in this months' issue. In particular coaches should include their Coaching and Sports website in their list of Favorites.  It's at http://www.pelinks4u.org/sections/coaching/coaching.htm
      I also encourage coaches and parents to sign up for their monthly free newsletter.
Positive coaching tips

http://espn.go.com/nba/s/2003/0313/1523201.html

  1. 5-to-1 ratio of compliments to criticisms
    Players are more willing to listen to and incorporate a coach's criticism when it's mixed with a healthy dose of supportive comments.
     
  2. Be genuine and specific with any compliments
    General comments like "you're good" doesn't help the player much. And if you don't mean it, you lose credibility with the player. More effective is praise the athlete can use, such as, "I like how high you're tossing the ball, you're getting better, now remember to follow through on your stroke."
     
  3. Beware of non-teachable moments
    Identify the appropriate lesson for the appropriate time. For example, the ride home after a game where a player made a costly mistake is likely not the time to give technical instruction.
     
  4. Players talk first after games
    It helps them release some anxiety and become better listeners when the coach does speak. It also allows the coach to gather valuable information about how the players saw the game, which can be more important than how the coach saw it.
     
  5. Have fun
    It's easy to lose sight of fun at a big game. Take the time to remind the players what sports are all about. They also are likely to play better if they are having fun.

 

       Many people in the field of sport psychology have advocated for a positive coaching approach, particularly with youth sport and amateur athletes. Recently Jim Thompson and the Positive Coaching Alliance have taken this message to the masses through their clinics and newsletters. They stress a 5-1 positive to negative feedback ratio for coaching. Although not scientifically validated, the key is to emphasize the positive while also providing error feedback.

        ESPN recently completed a series of articles and a television special (Outside the Lines, March 23, 2003) on the positive coaching approach. The series includes material from elite coaches, the Positive Coaching Alliance, and research conducted with coaches.
 

 
Free Help for Coaches

      Since January I have been moving thousands of drills, tips, articles and exercises from my old website at DecaturSports.com to the NASL website in an effort to make the NASL website the largest repository of help for soccer coaches on the internet.  The DecaturSports.com website was one of only two website recommended by NSCAA for youth coaches at their annual convention. Since the DecaturSports.com website covered many sports I felt it was important to place this wealth of soccer material on the NASL website which is soccer only.
      There are articles on virtually every topic that ever interested soccer coaches and for coaches from newly drafted dads and moms to USSF "A" Licensed coaches.  Recently added were on-line videos of all the Coerver moves and the Gary Rue's Exercises of the Day.  This is a year long project for me and I still have many, many  more to post so let me know if there is anything in particular you would like to see and I'll get it posted first.
      Stop by http://www.nasl.com/drills.htm and look around and I think you will agree that it is the finest selection of soccer coaching material on the internet.  Ken dsports@hiwaay.net  
 
Soccer Players Need Protective Eyewear


PORTO, Portugal (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study supports the need for protective eyewear designed specifically for soccer players. The research finds eye injuries are common at all skill levels of soccer players.

Soccer is the most common cause of sports-related eye injuries in Europe and Israel. In the United States, the incidence of soccer-related eye injuries increased by more than 260 percent from 1973 to 1978. During this time, soccer became very popular with school-aged children. Authors of the study comment, “It is possible that soccer may become worldwide the most common cause of sports eye injury.”

Researchers from the University of Porto School of Medicine in Porto, Portugal, conducted a study to determine the severity and long-term effects of eye injuries among soccer players. The study included 163 patients who suffered a soccer- related eye injury between 1992 and 2000. Researchers focused on how the injury happened, where it happened, and visual damage.

The study reports 51 percent of the injuries happened to young men while playing indoor soccer and 47 percent happened to men playing outdoor soccer. Most of the injuries occurred from a kicked ball near the goalpost. Researchers also say most of the injuries happened to the upper, outside of the eye. They say there was no association found between the severity of the injury and the age, sex, type of soccer, level of athletic expertise, or player position.

Authors of the study conclude severe eye injuries can occur in soccer players at all skill levels. They say laboratory models are needed to determine why the injuries often happen in the upper, outside of the eye. They add this study supports the need for soccer players to wear protective eyewear.

This article was reported by Ivanhoe.com, who offers Medical Alerts by e-mail every day of the week. To subscribe, go to: http://www.ivanhoe.com/newsalert/.

SOURCE: Archives of Ophthalmology, 2003;121:687-694
http://www.ivanhoe.com/channels/p_channelstory.cfm?storyid=6264

Alabama Soccer Team featured at halftime on the MLS Game of the Week on Saturday, June 7th.

       The Shoals Soccer Club Boys 88, U-15 team last year, was featured on the MLS game of the week on ESPN2 at 3 pm Central Time this Saturday, June 7th in the MLS Youth Soccer Spotlight at halftime. Two of the team moms nominated the team, the 2002 Governor's Cup Champs, back in April and MLS called Shoals Soccer Club President Bill Anderson to tell him that they had selected the team. Tune in and check them out.
        Saturday's game featured the Colorado Rapids vs. the L.A. Galaxy, Anderson said. The telecast begins at 3 p.m. on ESPN2.
        Members of the team were Ross Anderson, Niki Dhakta, Elliot Broder, Davis Burgess, Clayton Caldwell, Aaron Connelly, Kevin Groch, Reece Hibbett, Will Jones, Chet McKinney, Mark Morissey, Preston Peck, Chad Sykes, Victor Rodriguez. The team was coached by Frances Peck.  Assistant coaches were Makali Beck and Sean Farrell.
       The Shoals Soccer Club website is at http://www.shoalssoccer.net
USSF Grade 8 Referee's Course for Beginning Refs

    On August 15-17, 2003, NASOA will sponsor a USSF Grade 8 course in Huntsville at the Police Academy on Airport Road.

     Start/end times for the instruction are as follows...
        8/15 (Fri) - 6:00 to 10:00
        8/16 (Sat) - 8:00 to 5:00 (1 hr break for lunch)
        8/17 (Sun) - 1:00 to 5:00

     Successful completion of the course will allow the participant to referee any sanctioned USSF match, subject to ability/experience.
     Cost for the course is $60 to USSF and $30 to NASOA (2 separate payments). NASOA waives the $30 fee for any participant under 18 years of age.
     Questions can be directed to Mike Costello at either 882.0821 (don't leave message with kids!!!) or via e-mail Mike.Costello@Knology.net .
     To enroll in the course, please send an e-mail to the address listed above. Will need at least 12 participants to conduct the course.   There's also a chance that the instructors will have enough time to conduct a USSF re-certification that weekend, too. Will let you know when/if the decision is made to add this instruction.
 
Jefferson County, area cities will eye regional soccer complex for Birmingham Area

06/15/03  JON ANDERSON
Birmingham News staff writer
http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/xml
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     Representatives of six cities and a Jefferson County commissioner have committed to studying the feasibility of building a jumbo soccer complex for the Birmingham-Hoover area.
     The mayors of Homewood, Hoover, Mountain Brook, Trussville and Vestavia Hills have agreed for their cities to participate, as have Birmingham Councilman Elias Hendricks Jr. and Jefferson County Commissioner Shelia Smoot.
     That's according to Al Folcher, the development director for Vestavia Hills and park board president in Hoover, who will chair the study task force.
     The idea is for the governments to pool their money to build a 15- to 30-field soccer complex to meet needs of their leagues and to hold tournaments for soccer teams throughout the Southeast, Folcher said.
     Governments putting money into the complex would split any profits at the end of each year, he said. Other cities are invited to join the task force, he said.
     The Metropolitan Development Board, which has a database of large tracts of land, and the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham have agreed to help scout potential sites, Folcher said.
     The Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau also has agreed to help with the study because of the potential for out-of-town guests.
     Last year's Express Oil Vulcan Cup youth soccer tournament put on by the Mountain Brook Soccer Club drew in more than 6,000 visitors, filling more than 2,500 hotel rooms, tournament director Skip Brock said.
     The tournament had an economic impact of more than $2.18 million, according to an official for the convention and visitors bureau.
     This year's Vulcan Cup was even bigger. The matches were spread out over nine complexes throughout the metro area, from Mountain Brook to Hoover, Chelsea and Calera.
     Building a megacomplex would attract even larger tournaments, advocates say.
     "That kind of thing would attract Olympic trials," Hendricks said.
     Such a complex also would help meet some of the everyday needs of soccer clubs in the metro area, which are bursting at the seams, Folcher said.
     "To me, it just seems like an ideal opportunity to do something regional when you hear that every city is out hunting for soccer fields," Folcher said.
     Hendricks agrees. "It's too much for any one municipality to do," he said. "We keep doing mediocre things in our municipalities instead of coming together for one big thing."
     A regional soccer complex could attract money from private sponsors and grants from the National Soccer Association, Hendricks said. It also would draw in retail stores that could help support field maintenance, he said.
     Besides that, it would boost the quality of soccer in the metro area by attracting higher caliber coaches, Hendricks said.

Sharing resources:

     Homewood Mayor Barry McCulley has said that, conceptually, the equitable sharing of resources is something that should be pursued.
      "There is not really enough money to do everything we want to do as a city, whether it be Homewood, Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills or Birmingham," McCulley said. "When we can cooperate and when we can get some utility from shared resources, it just makes sense to take a good hard look at that."
      Mountain Brook Mayor Terry Oden said it would be a logistical challenge to schedule teams from all the cities and a task to properly maintain fields, but "if we could make it big enough and it wasn't too expensive, I think the concept is good."
      Trussville Mayor Gene Melton said he's not ready to commit any money but he wants to be in the loop for regional planning. "We'd like to be a part of that decision-making process," Melton said.
      The Hoover Soccer Club last month floated a proposal, to the Hoover Parks and Recreation Board, to build an 18- to 20-field soccer complex. Folcher said Hoover doesn't have the money to build such a facility on its own.
      Richard Bisso, head of the Hoover Soccer Club committee pushing for a new complex, said the idea of one supported by multiple governments has merit, but he's concerned too many people are getting involved.
      Bisso doesn't want to see the needs of individual soccer clubs neglected, he said. The Hoover Soccer Club alone needs eight to 10 new fields, he said. He's concerned about who would control field scheduling in a complex paid for by many governments.
      "I want to make sure the needs for Hoover soccer and Hoover kids are met first," Bisso said.
      The Hoover Soccer Club may be able to provide enough matching money to help the City of Hoover build its own complex, Bisso said.
       Folcher said he envisions a management company running a regional soccer complex. Questions about individual club needs, scheduling, financing, site selection and design all will be handled by the task force, he said.

Clubs may advise:

      Metro area soccer clubs will be invited to serve as advisers to the group, he said.
      "The biggest problem I have with it is not cooperation among cities," Folcher said. "It's finding a site that's economically doable and acceptable."
      A soccer complex of 20 to 25 fields probably would require 140 acres, Folcher said. The key is finding a site that's centrally located with good access to major transportation arteries, hotels and restaurants, he said.
      Folcher estimated construction of each field would cost $400,000 to $600,000, including parking.
      He hopes the task force can start meeting in late June or early July and complete its analysis within two months.
      "I'm convinced we can do something good," Folcher said. "I'm not convinced it'll go, but it's worth trying."

 


FIFA Women's World Cup USA 2003 Schedule
 and Logo Unveiled

        CHICAGO (Monday, June 16, 2003) - U.S. Soccer President Dr. S. Robert Contiguglia unveiled the entire 32-match, 23-day tournament schedule for the FIFA Women’s World Cup USA 2003 at a press conference today at RFK Stadium, site of the tournament’s first U.S. Women’s National Team match and opening ceremonies on Sunday, Sept. 21.
        In securing matches at the FIFA Women’s World Cup USA 2003, RFK Stadium will join the Rose Bowl (in Pasadena, Calif.) and Stanford Stadium (in Palo Alto, Calif.) as the only stadiums in the world to have hosted matches in a FIFA World Cup, a FIFA Women’s World Cup and an Olympic Soccer Tournament.
 
Venue
(Match Dates)		 Dates Note
RFK Stadium (3) Sept. 21, 24 & 27 Opening ceremonies and U.S. opener on Sept. 21
Lincoln Financial Field (2) Sept. 20 & 25 Tournament kicks off Sept. 20, U.S. visits Sept. 25
Columbus Crew Stadium (3) Sept. 20, 24 & 28 Group A finale with U.S. on Sept. 28
Gillette Stadium (2) Sept. 27, Oct. 1 Oct. 1 quarterfinal match-ups could feature U.S.
PGE Park (3) Sept. 28, Oct. 2 & 5 Host Group D finales, quarterfinals and semifinals
Home Depot Center (4) Sept. 21 & 25, Oct. 11 & 12 2003 crown to be decided at Home Depot Center
 
Over 35 Adult Soccer at Just 4 Kicks
 
         I have finally received enough interest to move forward with plans for the Over-the-Hill League. In the spirit of "Masters" leagues taking place all over the country, this is an "anyone can play" concept for over 40's (we will allow limited involvement of U40 players, subject to the failure of a fitness test). There are no teams, no standings, no practice, no coaches, no bicycle kicks etc. Games are 5v5 at the Just For Kicks facility, http://www.just4kicks.info/, one night per week. Cost is minimal. The only requirements are shin-guards and a sense of humor.
         We'll need about 12-15 players per session, so sign-up a friend. I'll schedule the first sessions when we reach the over-the-hump number of about 10. Sign-up today, don't sit back while our kids have all the fun. Absolutely no previous playing experience is required. Co-ed play is welcomed. No one is too old, too out-of-shape, too skill-less to play.
          SIGN-UP TODAY by responding to Ron at ronevans@vonbrauncenter.com

Ron Evans, OTHL commissioner

2003 Alabama High School All-STATE Soccer Team
 

        A complete list of the 2003 Alabama High School All-State Soccer Teams as voted by the Birmingham News are now on-line at  http://www.nasl.com/hs/as/2003teams.htm

The Players of the Year
Boys - Trevor Cobb - Homewood
Girls - Katherine Whitley - Indian Springs

Coaches of the Year
Boys - Carter Doyle - Hoover
Girls - Ken Hudson - Bob Jones

Alabama Sports Festival State Games - Soccer Tournament

http://www.alagames.com/soccer/

     Dates of Competition: June 27th - 29th, 2003
      To download brackets for the 2003 Soccer tournament, click here.
http://www.alagames.com/soccer/soccerschedule.pdf
     Venue Information - Huntsville Area Sites
Youth Commissioner - Darrell Harris (256) 773-0845
Co-Youth Tournament Directors - Sheri & Randall Farley (205) 631-9165

HANDY FESTIVAL
3 v 3 SOCCER TOURNAMENT
July 25 – 27, 2003

Sponsored by Florence Park and Recreation
Department & The Shoals Soccer Club
Click here to download an application form

Entry Fee is $120 and Teams are guaranteed 4 games.  A great way to start getting ready for Fall leagues.  Youth ages 8-18, adults 18-30 & Over-30. The tournament is a non-sanctioned event. Deadline for entries and fees July 18, 2003.  Age on July 31, 2003 determines age group. Proof of age required at check-in, ASA player card, copy of birth certificate, driver’s license. Mail or fax entries to Florence P&R Department, 2500 Chisholm Road, Florence, AL 35630
Telephone 760-6416 fax 760-6497
 

Valley FC Friendship Cup
July 25-27, 2003 in Madison, Alabama
www.valleyfutbolclub.com
For further information contact:
Tournament Coordinator Kathy Fourroux,
256-461-7346 (Home) or 256-656-4041 (Cell) or kathy@fourroux.com

PRESENTS

ALABAMA SHOOTOUT
WOMEN’S SOCCER SHOWCASE
AUGUST 22-23, 2003
 http://alabamasoccer.info/

John Hunt Soccer Complex, Huntsville, Alabama

 

Ticket Information:

Adults: Weekend pass $TBA, Day pass $TBA

Students: Weekend $TBA, Day $TBA

There are no single match tickets

All tickets are available through ticketmaster 1-800-277-1700

or at the gate

 

College teams participating:

University of Alabama, University of Tennessee, Birmingham-Southern College, University of Southern Mississippi, Samford University, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Middle Tennessee State University, University of Louisville

 

 August 22, 6:00 pm:  Teams TBA

                  8:00 pm:  Teams TBA

 

 August 23, 4:00 pm:  Teams TBA

                  6:00 pm:  Teams TBA

                  8:00 pm:  Teams TBA

 

For sponsorship information, contact:

Huntsville Soccer Club

Phone: 256-880-0214 or E-Mail: hsc@huntsvillesoccerclub.org

 
 

HUNTSVILLE SOCCER CLUB
PRESENTS
AUGUST 22-23, 2003
 HUNTSVILLE SUMMER CLASSIC
GIRLS TEAMS U9 – U18

The second annual Huntsville Summer Classic will be held August 23-24, 2003, in Huntsville, Alabama. This youth tournament accepts girls youth teams ages U9 through U19. It is held the same weekend as the Alabama Shootout Women's College Soccer Showcase. For more information on the Women's College Showcase, visit AlabamaSoccer.info. Tournament matches end in time on Saturday to see the women's college matches, and team registration includes tickets to all college matches, Friday and Saturday. In addition, the tournament committee has invited all regional college coaches to attend the tournament. To see the list, click here. This weekend will be an excellent opportunity for U16, U17, U18 and U19 players to see some great college soccer, and to be seen by regional college coaches.

If you have questions or need more information, please call us at (256) 880-0214, or e-mail us at: tournament@huntsvillsoccerclub.org

USYSA Sanctioned Tournament
Contact: Bryan Layton
256-730-3069 work or 256-880-0214 home
bryanklayton@aol.com 
11014 Charring Court, Huntsville AL 35803
U9-U18 Boys & Girls *U9 & U10 II will play 8v8

E-mail: tournament@huntsvillesoccerclub.org
Website: www.huntsvillesoccerclub.org

 
Updated information on 2003 Soccer Camps
       The 2003 soccer camps are now updated on-line at     http://www.nasl.com/camps.htm
Soccer Family of the Year

        Tide® and Whirlpool® are looking for the Soccer Family of the Year. You and your family could win a $20,000 college contribution to a Upromise™ account*, a houseful of Whirlpool appliances, a trip for four to Los Angeles to see MLS Cup 2003 on November 23, a year's supply of Tide HE and more! You don't have to have an existing Upromise account to enter or win — just explain your family's dedication to youth soccer in your community!
       Nominate your family as the "Tide presents Whirlpool Home Appliances Soccer Family of the Year." To enter, hand-print your age, name, address, zip code, names and ages of immediate family members on an Official Entry Form or on a 3" x 5" piece of paper, plus home phone and e-mail (if available). Mail your completed entry form along with a 4" x 6" family photograph and a typed or hand-printed essay (150 words or fewer) telling why your family should be the Tide® presents Whirlpool Home Appliances Soccer Family of the Year! to: Tide® presents "Whirlpool Home Appliances Soccer Family of the Year!", c/o DraftWorldwide, 640 N. LaSalle #350, Chicago, IL 60610. Entries must be received by August 15, 2003. Limit one entry per family.
       Be sure to read the official rules for complete entry details. No purchase necessary.
       More information is available at http://www.tide.com/specialoffers/200304soccer/
 
 

NASL NEWSLETTER:

       You may sign up for the NASL e-mail list and also provide changes (including removing your name from the list) to your current e-mail address and phone numbers by using this form at  http://www.nasl.com/Email.htm This is our means of keeping the local soccer community up-to-date on events and items of interest.  If you have something to contribute please e-mail me at dsports@hiwaay.net
All of the above information and more is on-line at http://www.nasl.com

Thanks for being involved in soccer in Alabama. 

Ken Gamble - NASL Secretary
"Next Goal Wins!"