Welcome To 
"The Back of the Net"
Classics Eagles e-Newsletter Volume 5, Issue 1 (1/14/17)
Dear Classics Eagles Families:

Welcome to the first newsletter of 2017!   The Back of the Net  will be published two times per month during Winter, and return to weekly during Spring season.

Winter II Training is in full swing!  We hope that this will be a time of measurable growth in player skills as each age level works on selected target competencies.

In this edition of The Back of the Net, we are including new information about high school players not previously mentioned who won team, league, district, etc. awards this Fall.  It's not too late to send information to jdybdahl@classicseagles.com.  We do not want to miss anyone!

Please note the BIG news and information about our hosting of a camp by the renowned club FC Barcelona. 

Have a great weekend!  For both the latest news and past newsletters, please don't forget to the check out the Classics Eagles web site HERE , and The Back of the Net archives HERE . 
 
The Classics Eagles Leadership Team
 
 
Congratulations To Classics Eagles Senior Directors Glen Tourville & Jason Griffiths On Their New Opportunities!
 
The off-season may be a less active time for teams and players, but it is prime season for coaching movement in the college ranks.  We would like to congratulate Classics Eagles Senior Directors, Glen Tourville and Jason Griffiths, on their recent announcements that they will be moving into exciting new roles.  

Jason has been named as the new Men's Soccer Head Coach at Otterbein University. Jason will remain with CE as a staff coach. Glen has accepted an offer to join North Carolina State University as Women's Soccer Associate Head Coach. Transition plans are already in full swing and updates will follow.

We are grateful for the contributions that both Jason and Glen have made to building and improving the Classics Eagles experience and wish them well in their new roles.
 
Classics Eagles To Host FC Barcelona 2017 Summer Camp at Liberty Park!   

In December 2017, Classics Eagles announced we were supporting and hosting the only 2017 FC Barcelona Youth Development Camp in Columbus, Ohio.  

The camp will take place at Liberty Park, July 3-7.  Boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 16 will have the opportunity to learn the same successful methodologies from which players such as Messi, Iniesta, and Xavi have emerged.  The camp is led by FC Barcelona coaching staff and includes many special benefits and opportunties. 

Want to be treated like an FC Barcelona youth player for a week?  Sign up now and save up to $130 in early signup or promotional code savings.  Make sure to use promo code FCBOLEN17 when registering!

The FCB camp page on the Classics Eagles website has been updated with new information.  Please click HERE   to visit the page and learn more about the 2017 FCB Soccer Camp.
 
Don't MIss Out On These Upcoming Parent & Player 
Education Opportunities!
 
Are you interested in growing your knowledge of the player development process and other important aspects of the soccer experience? Here is the upcoming schedule for parent and player information where Brandon Koons and Dr. Jay Martin share cutting edge information on these important topics.
 
CE Education...For the Player
  • Monday, January 16, 7:00-8:00 PM: All Age Groups, Positive Self Talk & Anxiety Control by Dr. Jay Martin
  • Thursday, January 19, 7:00-8:00 PM: All Age Groups, Positive Self Talk & Anxiety Control by Dr. Jay Martin
CE Education...For the Parent
  • Monday, January 23, 6:50-7:45 PM: All Age Groups, Focusing on Development by Brandon Koons
  • Thursday, January 26, 6:50-7:45 PM: All Age Groups, Focusing on Development by Brandon Koons
Click HERE to get the latest information on parent and player education on the Classics Eagles web site.
 
Congratulations to High School Players!
In a previous issue we listed a number of Classics Eagles high school players and awards they won this fall. We have gotten some more good news to share since then. Congratulations to those players listed below along with the awards they won!
 
Blake Barna,  U17 Boys Red, Westerville Central, Second Team OCC, and Outstanding Scholar Athlete for Westerville Central. 
 
Emily Ganz,  U19 Girl's Red, Bishop Watterson, First Team All-CCL, First Team Super 12 - ThisWeek News, First Team All Central District Division 1, Central District Player of Year, Division 1, First Team All-State Division 1, NSCAA Fall Girls High School All-Central Region Team.

Kennedy Wells, U18 Girls Red, Westerville Central, First Team All Conference, First Team All District, Honorable Mention Super 12 Team, Scholar Athlete, and Team MVP.
 
3 Pillar Homes Spotlight: Helping You Breathe Easier

3 Pillar Homes, the official jersey sponsor of Classics Eagles, offers an electronic newsletter with informative articles and timely topics related to home building, remodeling and maintenance. 

Click  HERE for the latest edition which highlights the focus on Indoor Air Quality that is built into every 3 Pillar Homes new build. 
Knee Injury Prevention

Anyone who has played the sport for any length of time, knows that knee injuries are a common plight for soccer players. To help combat this, many research studies have taken place over the years to develop ways to curtail and prevent these types of injuries. One of the most common issues soccer players' face are tears to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Largely non-contact in nature, athletes are most likely to tear their ACL while turning, cutting or landing awkwardly.  
 
Any athlete who suffers a severe knee injury, particularly those that are not well managed or rehabbed, runs the risk of developing debilitating osteoarthritis later in life. The Osteoarthritis Action Alliance has elaborated on this topic and outlined injury prevention programs specifically designed for soccer players. One of the most popular, is the FIFA 11+ exercise program, which is supported by Orthopedic ONE and your Classics Eagles coaches.  We invite all Classics Eagles athletes to stop by and visit your Orthopedic ONE Athletic Trainer and Sports Physical Therapist during their onsite visits.  Chris and Josh can perform movement screenings and video analysis, as well as strength and flexibility testing to help determine your personal risk factors and provide individualized tips and strategies to keeping your knees healthy!

Orthopedic ONE ONE Athletic Trainer Coverage For Classics Eagle Families   
Orthopedic ONE's Chris Kent, PT/AT and Josh Horn, AT are Classics Eagles dedicated Athletic Trainers. Please also remember that these services a available to any member of your Classics Eagles family, not just your players.  
 
  • Mondays: 4:30PM-8:30PM at SuperKick
  • Please try to arrive by 8:00PM if you wish to be seen. Schedule is subject to change and will be updated HERE.
Click  HERE to learn more about all of the support services offered to Classics Eagles athletes and families through Orthopedic ONE!  If you have experienced an injury that does not require immediate attention, would like to schedule an injury consultation, or if you have general questions regarding sports medicine care, please feel free to contact our Sports Injury Hotline. The Certified Athletic Trainer on call will receive messages 7 days a week, and will return calls between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. Click  HERE  to download a copy of our Sports Injury Hotline Card.
Individual Skills Programs For CE Players
SuperKick is holding soccer classes that are specifically designed for players of different age groups and designed to maximize growth in a small group, individual player focused training format. Click HERE to learn more, and use Promo Code CESP2016 for a discount when registering for the programs.

Adult Fitness Is Back - TRY A WEEK FOR FREE!
Group classes are offered Monday through Friday at 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM, and Monday through Thursday at 6:30 PM.   YOU CAN TRY ONE WEEK FOR FREE!   Classes focus on a perfect balance of strength and cardiovascular training that will help you achieve your fitness goals!   Click  HERE  for more detailed information and to register! T o redeem your free week offer, contact Eli Chiatalas at  echiatalas@superkickcolumbus.com.

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