Youth Soccer - Quarterly Newsletter

The Quarterly e-newsletter is published by US Youth Soccer to provide news, education and member benefit information. Would you like to recieve additional US Youth Soccer communications? Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Follow on Pinterest     Calendar Several upcoming items to mark on your calendars:  Presidents Cup National Championship Series National Youth Licenses National Championship Series 10,000 teams begin the journey. 12 are crowned champions.Follow the moments. Presidents Cup Teams seek additional challenges to play for a national title.Keep up with the action. The Show The US Youth Soccer Show on Fox Soccer Channel May's show premiers this Friday.Check here for showtimes and a preview. Looking for soccer videos? Check out our YouTubepage! Online learning USYouthSoccer.org now has online education for coaches, administrators and parents.  FUEL Soccer Read the latest issue of FUEL Soccer online or order a copy Articles geared towards the player and soccer family that you are sure to enjoy. Don't miss this issue. Great articles for coaches and parents.  Check out our BLOG with weekly articles! Summer is coming... Championships, contests and more... Help for your team and club...Degree - FREE team jersey program Responsible Sports - $2,500 grants Sports Authority - discount cards Great educational opportunites for coaches... National Youth License courses Online education U6/U8 module Coaches Connection - Join Today Free downloadable practice activities for Under-6 and Under-8 players. Order a hard copy for yourself in our online store. Facebook - We have nearly 12,000 likes and counting. Thank you for your support!  Check out the page to see what you are missing. Overview of all US Youth Soccer programs - We offer programs for all ages and all levels, learn more about how to play US Youth Soccer. Free jerseys US Youth Soccer Degree? Jersey Giveaway: Registration is now open! Degree, the official deodorant and antiperspirant of US Youth Soccer, is providing more than 85,000 free jerseys to US Youth Soccer Club members. The US Youth Soccer Degree Jersey Giveaway program is now live onUSYouthSoccer.org – visit today to submit your information for a chance to win jerseys for your team! Training Aids Win a Pair of 8’x5’ Kickster™ Nets from SKLZOur Kickster nets are unlike any portable goal you’ve used before. That’s because our innovative Tension-Tite™ frame technology makes them lightweight, portable and easy to assemble—90 seconds to go time! Learn all about our Tension-Tite net line, and for a chance to win two 8’x5’ Kicksters, leave a comment telling us how they could make your practice sessions better.  Go now. Sign up for the Training e-Newsletter. Noteworthy Neighbors You Could Win $1,000!Who makes your hometown a better place?  It could be a coach or even a friend.  Nominate someone for their good deeds, and you could both win $1,000!Plus, chances to win Wyndham Rewards points every week!  VisitFacebook for official rules “No Sell” Fundraiser “Spread The Word”about the Spring 2012 Responsible Sports Community Grant. Why?  Because this grant program is a team fundraiser unlike any you’ve experienced in the past.  With nothing to sell, you’ll feel great about asking your families, neighbors and co-workers to help your child’s team earn $2,500 because it costs nothing to participate.  Get registered today. Concussions Learn to protect and train your athletic brainTo stay at the top of their game, soccer players need to be just as prepared mentally as physically.  By providing a quick and cost-effective online test, players can set a cognitive baseline which can be compared against a future test if there has been a suspected concussion. Visit Axon Sports for more details and a 15 percent discount by entering USYSKWIK at checkout. Discount Cards Sports Authority discount cards for your familiesNew 2012 Sports Authority discount cards ($10 off $50) are now available (FREE)!  Use them for goodie bags, team registration or as a great benefit for your members. Order through the online form. Maybe your soccer skills can take you farther. You understand that it takes you and ten others to make a winning team. And that's what the Guard is all about... teamwork. A Guard mission, whether it's in our communities here at home or overseas, is only successful when everyone knows their position. If you think your experience on the field can help you win with the Guard, click here.