Welcome to the Carolina Velocity Spring 2020 Newsletter! We are proud to have all of our parents and players as members of our soccer family as we aim to make 2020 the club's best year yet!
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ISSUE 2 - MARCH 16th 2020
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In light of the recent COVID-19 outbreak, the North Carolina Youth Soccer Association (NCYSA) has released the following statement:
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COVID-19 (coronavirus) has now been declared pandemic and NCYSA is implementing actions to care for the health and wellness of our players, coaches, families, administrators and referees. The following action has been taken:
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, March 12, 2020, the NCYSA Executive Board has SUSPENDED ALL NCYSA SANCTIONED EVENTS, THIS INCLUDES BUT NOT LIMITED TO GAMES, TRAINING (PRACTICES) TOURNAMENTS, PERMISSION TO TRAVEL. and ALL LEVELS OF PLAY (Classic, Challenge and Recreation) UNTIL APRIL 1, 2020.
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In response to this directive, Carolina Velocity FC has announced an immediate suspension of all soccer activities until further notice.
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In the end, our organization is about people, and creating a positive experience for all who play and attend our training sessions and matches.
This is just a suspension of play, our full intention over the next two weeks is to implement a plan to make sure that all our scheduled matches, programs and training sessions resume and get played in full after we feel comfortable returning to the fields. Our goal is to make up any missed time on the field for our players.
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Andy Thompson,
Director of Soccer
Carolina Velocity FC
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CVFC Academy - Kicking Kids' Cancer Tournament
Carolina Velocity Academy teams participated in XL Sports World's recent Kicking Kids' Cancer tournament. Teams composed of a mixture of our younger players, they played their hearts out - all while raising money for pediatric cancer research! Apex Mayor Jacques Gilbert kicked off the games and was lucky enough to grab a quick photo with our young superstars!
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Carolina Velocity U11 White 2 - 1 Barcelona Charlotte U12
Carolina Velocity U11 White 5 - 3 Liberty Point
Carolina Champions League (CCL) - Charlotte, NC.
Our U11 White team have been in fantastic form recently and won another two CCL games recently in Charlotte, bringing their unbeaten run to 5 games. In both games, the players came out with pace and energy, and a real desire to get forward and score goals - taking the lead early on in both games and building on it. Coach Robbie was also impressed with the excellent defending on display, praising his side's ability to dominate possession by winning the ball back early.
Coach Robbie's Players of the Weekend:
Oliver Keen
Mattias Borrayes
Nadir Dkhir
Rafael Ferreira
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YOUTH ACADEMY PHASE: 2011-13 (U8-10)
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Raleigh
XL Soccer World, 5600 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27606
Mon May 4th 6:00-7:15pm (Boys and Girls)
Wed May 6th 6:00-7:15pm (Boys and Girls)
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Apex
XL Sports World,
1016 Investment Blvd, Apex, NC 27502
Mon May 4th 6:00-7:15pm (Boys and Girls)
Wed May 6th 6:00-7:15pm (Boys and Girls)
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Holly Springs
CEDA Academy,
6112 Rex Road, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Tue May 5th 6:00-7:15pm (Boys and Girls)
Thu May 7th 6:00-7:15pm (Boys and Girls)
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JR DEVELOPMENT PHASE: 2009-2010 (U11-12)
Mon May 11th 5:45-7:00pm (2010s Boys and Girls)
Tue May 12th 5:45-7:00pm (2010s Boys and Girls)
Mon May 11th 7:00-8:15pm (2009s Boys and Girls)
Tue May 12th 7:00-8:15pm (2009s Boys and Girls)
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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PHASE: 2008-2007 (U13-14)
Mon May 18th 5:45-7:00pm (2008s Boys and Girls)
Wed May 20th 5:45-7:00pm (2008s Boys and Girls)
Mon May 18th 7:00-8:15pm (2007s Boys and Girls)
Wed May 20th 7:00-8:15pm (2007s Boys and Girls)
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COLLEGIATE/PROFESSIONAL PHASE:
2002-2006 (U15-18)
Tue May 19th 5:45-7:00pm (2005-2006s Boys and Girls)
Thu May 21st 5:45-7:00pm (2005-2006s Boys and Girls)
Tue May 19th 7:00-8:15pm (2002-2004s Boys and Girls)
Thu May 21st 7:00-8:15pm (2002-2004s Boys and Girls)
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CVFC HOLLY SPRINGS ACADEMY
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Carolina Velocity FC has announced the establishment of its Holly Springs Academy located at CEDA Fields at 6112 Rex Road, Holly Springs, NC. CEDA Owner and Founder, Amobi Agu, will serve as Technical Advisor to the Holly Springs Academy.
Designed to bring the best youth soccer experience to Southwest Wake County, Carolina Velocity’s Holly Springs Academy will provide both recreational soccer and youth academy programming for young players. The recreational program (U5-U10) will focus on grassroots instruction and gameplay, while the Youth Academy (U8-U12) will combine technical soccer instruction and game play, with an emphasis on player development over team development. Although all players can apply to be an Academy player, assessments are held to determine which players are ready for the advanced training that the Academy will provide.
Amobi writes: "
We are pleased to work with Carolina Velocity to help grow soccer in Southern Wake County. We have more than fifteen years of experience developing technically proficient soccer players in Wake County and I look forward to a long and successful collaboration with Carolina Velocity.
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INDIVIDUAL SKILLS PRACTICE
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Unfortunately soccer practice has been suspended for a while. But that doesn't mean you can't still practice at home! All you need is a soccer ball. Just be careful not to break anything around the house! Here are Coach Scotty's five top tips for sharpening your skills individually:
1) Juggles
- Try to keep the ball in the air as long as you can. A good target score is your age. Practice using all parts of your body and you can even try to add in some tricks!
2) Wall passes
- Pass the ball off a wall and control it, using both feet. Work on your passing accuracy and your first touch. Increase the difficulty by passing the ball in the air and focus on taking your first touch in different directions with different body parts.
3) Footskills
- Develop your ball control by practising your footskills. Scissors, step-overs, pull-backs, tik-toks and toe-taps are just some of the skills you can work on. Master the moves you already know or invent new ones. Try to combine moves together for extra difficulty, then try to do moves on the run. You can put obstacles in your way and pretend they're defenders!
4) Target Practice
- If you're lucky enough to have a goal to use, practice your finishing skills. Aim for the same spot and only move on when you can hit it ten times in a row. If you don't have a goal, try to find another target you can hit like a wall or a tree. Try to
5) Speed Dribbling
- Mark out a course in the yard and see how fast you can dribble round. Try to beat previous times. Add in extra obstacles for difficulty, use both feet and you can add in some of the footskills you have been practicing!
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Keep an eye out for video updates and skill challenges on our social media pages!
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NCFC v NY Red Bulls: Tailgate Party May 30th, 7:00pm
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On May 30th, we will be hosting another Velocity Tailgate Party as we watch NCFC v NY Red Bulls II in a USL match at Sahlen's Stadium, WakeMed Soccer Park! This club-wide event follows a fantastic previous tailgate party held by Carolina Velocity FC and some of our lucky players will feature as ballboys and ballgirls! We will also have field-side benchwarmers, player companions and a player tunnel experience!
Stay tuned for more details in our next Newsletter.
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Carolina Velocity has an exciting uniform and merchandising partnership with
www.soccer.com where parents and players can purchase all things Velocity! All fan and training gear is available with Carolina Velocity FC branding, with personalization available on some items, for fantastic prices. Click on the link and get involved to make sure that you look the part, whether you're the one scoring a goal or cheering on from the side!
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A note from the Owner and Velocity Parent: "Hello. My name is Alyson Jones, my son Cooper joined Velocity FC this Fall and we love it. I am the owner of Cute as a Button, located in Holly Springs. I provide customization and personalization for apparel and other goods for people and businesses both locally and out of state. I provide quality products with a quick turn-around time, which allows for those last minute shoppers to get what they need. Thank you for the opportunity to serve this great soccer club!"
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Did you snap great photos at the games or practices this week? Share them with the club. Tag your photos in social media #TheVelocityWay on Facebook or Instagram. Have a great game summary, or Velocity story to share? Please send photos and stories to info@carolinavelocity.com
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