THE WYOMING eLEAGUE IS HAPPENING NOW!
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We have been exploring opportunities with eSports, and we have discovered something we think you will like. As parents, we worry about our children and their online activity. Who are they REALLY playing with and talking to? Is it a productive use of time?
The Wyoming Soccer eLeague is a safe place for your player. All communications within the platform are monitored and can be viewed by administration. The league is set up for players between the ages of 13-19, BUT if you have a younger player who wishes to play, you can create a parent account, and they can still play.
Games are played on Mondays and last 20 minutes. E-Sports can also be an effective training tool where athletes can learn tactics by watching what the players are doing.
Please take a couple minutes to let us know what you think of eGaming, so we can create the best experience for you and your player(s)!
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We invite you to give it a try. You have nothing to lose.
It's FREE!
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*Hurry - Registration closes on Sunday, June 7th!*
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THE LATEST FROM WYOMING SOCCER ASSOCIATION
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TRYOUT FOR THE 2020-2021 WYOMING 307 SELECT PROGRAM
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Tryouts for players born between 2002 & 2011 will be held
July 11-12
and
August 8-9
at the Casper Soccer Complex in Casper.
Whether you are an alumni of the program
or whether this is brand new,
we
HIGHLY
encourage you to check out the
307 Select Page
on our site for complete program information, including
frequently asked questions
,
team
and
program
rules and what you can expect.
There have been some recent positive changes to both the Wyoming 307 Select and ODP Programs. We have created Program Handbooks for both, and respectfully ask that you take time to read through them prior to registering.
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THE SOW SOCCER GRANT APPLICATION CLOSES JUNE 30TH!
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By now, we sincerely hope you have heard about our SOW Soccer program and the Innovate to Grow grant from US Soccer Federation. Earlier this year, Wyoming Soccer Association received a grant to start a program on the Wind River Indian Reservation, which we are planning to launch this coming Fall.
Within the grant to the Federation, we asked for funds to be able to provide grants for our affiliated clubs to start their own SOW Soccer programs. We have a total of $30,000 to use in the funding of your programs. SOW Soccer stands for "
S
park
O
pportunities
W
ith Soccer". The purpose of SOW Soccer programs are to remove barriers that prevent or make it difficult to participate in the sport of soccer.
If you have ideas, please reach out to your local club! SOW Soccer grant applications must include each of the following elements:
- Background
- Executive Summary
- A brief summary of the program, including the goal
- An Itemized Budget
- Should include some club investment (can be in-kind)
- Must make clear the total requested ask and the total projected cost of program
- Technical Plan (if applicable)
- Execution Plan
- Most detailed portion
- Must include timeline and considerations for risk management
- Long Term Strategic Plan
- How will the program evolve and grow over time?
- How will the program become financially self-sustaining?
- Can the program be implemented in other markets?
Grant requests MUST be submitted to Wyoming Soccer Association by Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Please submit all above elements together to
sowsoccer@wyomingsoccer.com
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THE WSA SAT/ACT PREP PROJECT
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The eKnowledge SAT/ACT Prep Project with Wyoming Soccer Association is now in its 16th year assisting students and families, and
is now officially sponsored by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) as their official SAT/ACT Prep course for all 19,500 member high schools and 12 million students.
Exam dates are coming up and registration deadlines are typically a month prior.
Next Available Exams:
ACT: July 18, 2020 (Registration Deadline is June 19, 2020)
SAT: August 29, 2020 (Registration Deadline is July 31, 2020)
The SAT/ACT Prep Project is fully vetted and has sponsored our players & their families for online semester-length, study-at-your-own-pace with any internet enabled device SAT/ACT preparation programs preferred by nearly 300,000 students.
Students only pay a one-time fee between
$19.99 to $49.99
for all of their SAT/ACT Prep ($350 to $1,500 value). All fees are reinvested to improve the program and reach more families. The Project does not create a profit.
In addition, The SAT/ACT PowerPrep Premium Pro with Math Super Supplement
is available to our members. It is the equivalent of a full semester course with a dedicated personal instructor.
It includes:
- 300+ hours of student participation time
- 54+ hours of On Demand video presented by professional instructors, all of whom have advanced Master and PhD degrees
- 460+ video/multimedia lessons
- 800 page eBook, integrated and cross linked inside the program
- Hundreds of practice questions with intricately detailed answers
Over 45,000 students and parents have given 5 star reviews and testimonials about the programs. Read what they say
here
!
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Adlei Lopez is an amazing young man from Laramie and WSA is proud to feature him as June's player spotlight.
The positions he usually plays are right midfield or right fullback. Adlei has been playing since he was 3 years old.
In 2019, while attending Spring Creek Elementary School, Adlei was honored as the heart hero representing Laramie for the American Heart Association. Adlei has received the star student award, the kindness award, and a heart of gold award. He excels in math, which is also his favorite subject, and he loves to play soccer with his best friend, Camden, at recess. He plays every chance he gets and anytime there is a ball laying around, you can bet Adlei will give it a boot. He also loves playing Fortnite on his Xbox & has become pretty acrobatic on the trampoline.
Adlei enjoys spending time outside with his three brothers and attending church activities. One of Adlei's unique talents is that he can eat the spiciest foods & beat anyone in a Hot Cheeto contest. His parents say he is as quick as lighting and always gives 110%! His favorite things are running, soccer, swimming, the Dallas Cowboys, the Chicago Cubs, & the Mexican National Team (his favorite soccer team). Enchiladas are his favorite food and his favorite movie is Sonic the Hedge Hog. His favorite books are Dog Man & he collects soccer balls. He has a true heart of gold and wants to help other kids learn to play soccer & not be scared - especially if they are like him & don’t feel as strong & healthy. He says "anyone can do anything they want as long as they try and work hard!" Adlai is definitely one of a kind & life has not been easy for him...
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When Adlei was 8 months old he was diagnosed with VACTERL Association, a rare genetic disease that affects different parts of the body. VACTERL is an acronym, and each letter represents a part of the body. You must have abnormalities with three of the seven to receive a diagnosis. V-Vertabrae; A-Anal Atresia; C-Cardiac; T-Trachea; E-Esophageal; R-Renal; L-Limb. Adlai has five of them, which unfortunately, hasn’t been easy. He had open heart surgery and a slide tracho plasty when he was only a year old. He's had about a dozen surgeries from his eyes to his back to his shoulders & mouth. He only has one kidney, which is horse shoe shaped. He is asthmatic, his right lung is smaller than his left and he has chronic lung disease. But, through it all, he is always smiling and so positive! When Adlai was diagnosed with VACTERL, his parents were to
ld he wouldn't be able to play contact sports due to his health issue
s, but his family knew he was destined for something great. His passion and drive for soccer is unlike any other! He may be little, but he is quick! When he is on the field he never stops moving, and when he takes a shot, his eyes light up with joy! His heart is always in the game and #22 Adlei Lemus is our little hero! His family and his club couldn’t be more proud of him.
David Hayes, Laramie Soccer Club Director of Coaching, had this to say about Adlei, "
He is is a fantastic player. Adlei has had several setbacks in his life already, but time and time again he rises above them, and is back on the field as soon as possible. He is an exceptionally gifted player, demonstrates a fantastic level of skill and understanding, but is an even better young man. He is simply a pleasure to be around and we are proud to have Adlei as part of our club."
We want to hear more about players like Adlei.
Remember, the player spotlight can highlight achievement in any area, whether it's soccer, academics, community, or attitude. Please share your kids with us!
To nominate a player from your club for the Player Spotlight, please click
here.
Scroll down to the general section. Click "Player Spotlight Submission Form" and it will save to your computer. The form is very simple and should be emailed to
wssa@wyomingsoccer.com.
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THE LATEST FROM US YOUTH SOCCER
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USYS SUPPORTS THE SOCCER UNITED AGAINST HUNGER CAMPAIGN
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Now, more than ever, local food banks need our help. Forty million people relied on food banks in the U.S. prior to the pandemic — including more than 11 million children and nearly 5.4 million seniors. Since the pandemic over 30 million Americans have lost their jobs and many are now relying on food banks. The over 500 Division 1 Men and Women's soccer programs are uniting along with the soccer communities across America to take action against hunger.
For information on how you and your club can get involved, please click
here
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THE LATEST FROM US SOCCER
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Last month, U.S. Soccer launched its first-ever official podcast, providing fans with the latest news and information, behind-the-scenes stories and exclusive interviews with players and coaches.
“The U.S. Soccer Podcast” is a weekly show and provides listeners with insight they can’t get anywhere else about the U.S. Women’s, Men’s, Youth and Extended National Teams, interviews with the leaders of the Federation and never-before-aired stories from the people involved in playing and building the sport in the United States.
The new podcast is hosted by former USYNT midfielder Jordan Angeli and former USMNT forward Charlie Davies and is available to stream or download from
ussoccer.com
,
Spotify
and
Stitcher
.
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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Upcoming Coach Education Courses
Casper Soccer Club & Wyoming Soccer Association
Phase I: July 8 -10, 2020
Phase II: August 6 - 7, 2020
4720 Classical Way Bozeman, MT 59718
Phase I: June 24th-28th
Phase II: August 5th-9th
Apex Field House 5724 Oak Street, Arvada, CO
Phase I: July 31-August 4
Phase II: September 21-25
For all questions regarding courses in MT, please contact:
For questions regarding courses in CO, please contact:
**Online Grassroots courses can always be taken through
The Learning Center
. We highly encourage everyone to take these courses (we will reimburse.
Wyoming is currently reimbursing completed courses through our
Be on the lookout for more communications from Wyoming Soccer and posts on our social media platforms.
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We have paused our Coaching Webinars for a couple weeks due to a new arrival - Little Matilda (Tilly) Jane Hayes arrived on May 27th! If you get a chance, please congratulate our Technical Director, David, and have patience and understanding if he seems a little groggy!
In case you've missed any of the previous webinars,we are recording them, and here is a recap of what has been covered so far along with a link to the recording:
Week #3 has been intentionally left off as we do not have permission to publish it from Denver University. It was an interview with one of their assistant coaches.
You can view all previous webinars and the slide decks on our web site
here
.
Our weekly webinars will resume next week, so please be on the lookout for our next one on Wednesday, June 10, 2020.
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FALL 2020 WSA SANCTIONED EVENTS
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September 12-13, 2020
September 25-27, 2020
September 26-27, 2020
October 3-4, 2020
3rd Annual Wind River Cup
October 10-11, 2020
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No foul or abusive language directed towards other players, referees, coaches or fans will be tolerated.
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During this time of unrest in our country, we want to remind everyone that
ALL people are invited to join in the game we love
.
Please be welcoming to EVERYONE and stand up to those who are not.
Wyoming Soccer Association stands against all racism, hatred, intolerance, inequity and violence.
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GET TO KNOW OUR GROWING LIST OF PARTNERS
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If you know of a business who may want to partner with Wyoming Soccer, please contact us at
wssa@wyomingsoccer.com
.
We appreciate those who partner with us. Be on the look out for more exciting deals and offers soon!
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