THE LATEST FROM WYOMING SOCCER |
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We recently had 10 of our Wyoming 307 Select teams spend their Thanksgiving Holiday in Las Vegas, NV, playing in the annual Las Vegas Thanksgiving Classic event. They all played very well, with several wins and ties, and our 2009 Girls took 2nd in the top division, losing the final in a PK shootout.
In addition, our Wyoming ODP teams are gearing up for their final training, which will be held in Laramie on Dec 10-12 in preparation for the US Youth Soccer West Region ODP Championships in Mesa, AZ on January 7-10, 2022. The event will be held at the Legacy Sports Park and will be their inaugural event at the brand new 320-acre complex!
If you missed tryouts and you want to be part of Wyoming 307 Select and the travel opportunities that could come with it, please remember the program will remain open throughout the year and our coaches utilize tournaments as an opportunity to evaluate players. You can be invited to join at any time. |
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BE PREPARED FOR THE ACT/SAT TESTS
We are here to help through the eKnowlede PowerPrep10
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Wyoming Soccer Association's partner, eKnowledge, has boosted their programming to assist our high school aged soccer players across the state in gaining some amazing ACT and SAT test prep for a deal almost too good to be true.
The PowerPrep10 Beta Program is a course that is intuitive, student-driven, comprehensive, multi-media, content rich and focused precisely on your student's needs with instant access to a LIVE teacher!
The value of this is $350, but as a member of Wyoming Soccer Association you can get in for as low as $19.99 and can receive EVERYTHING for only $49.99 - a $1500 value!
Registration deadline to register for the first ACT Test of 2022 (February 12, 2022) is January 7, 2022.
The deadline to register for the first SAT Test of 2022 (March 12, 2022) is February 11, 2022.
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SPORTS THREAD PROFILE ACTIVATION - 100% FREE
Attention College Bound Athletes!
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Do you have a player who as aspirations of being a college athlete (even if it is not soccer)?
If you have a high-school aged player, you probably received an email yesterday (check your inbox!) with information on how to activate your profile from our newest partner, Sports Thread. Why is this important and what the heck is Sports Thread you ask?
Well, in a nutshell...
Sports Thread is an award-winning social media-based network that connects student-athletes with team members, coaches, parents and fans.
Didn't see the email? We'll help you out. Follow these instructions:
Profile Creation Process
2. Open Sports Thread App
3. Select "More"
4. Click "My Profile"
5. Press "Edit" followed by "Add Sports Profile"
6. Fill Out Sports Profile
If you have questions, Sports Thread has a helpful FAQ page, which can be found here.
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THE LATEST FROM US YOUTH SOCCER |
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Preliminary games will be played June 20-23, Championship elimination rounds will take place June 24-26. Team entrance fee is $1600 with a $1500 state fee.
Preliminary games will take place June 15-17, with semi-finals on June 16 and finals/championships on June 17. Team entrance fee is $1400 with a $1500 state fee.
Deadline to apply is December 31, 2021.
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PLEASE NOTE THE WSA FEE IS NOT A BOND, however, the WSA fees from all committed teams will be collected to cover WSA administrative costs, in addition to the expenses incurred from sending appropriate staff and referees to the event. Any money left over after all expenses are covered will be distributed evenly amongst the contributing teams.
Below are things to keep in mind regarding team rosters for these events:
- At least 9 players from the original State Cup or Equality State Championships Roster must stay on the team to participate and be registered.
- Players cannot play in both Far West Regional (FWR) and Presidents' Cup (PC).
- All players must be properly registered in accordance with US Youth Soccer rules. Players must be currently living in Wyoming, and registered for play as a current member of Wyoming Soccer Association.
- No out of state players may be rostered to teams. (Split custody between states must be discussed with the State Office prior to rostering).
- There are no guest players on FWR/PC rosters. All players must be properly registered to the club and team prior to the roster deadline.
Teams who placed 1st or 2nd during our recent Equality State Championships event are eligible for this event. Teams who place in the top three of the Championships Divison during the 2022 Wyoming Cup & Championships event will be eligible.
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THE LATEST FROM US SOCCER |
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TACKLING THE REFEREE SHORTAGE |
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Wyoming Soccer is always looking for ideas and resources to improve our programs. We have been successful in the past with obtaining grants through the US Soccer Innovate to Grow Fund and we recently applied for another one.
This time the focus is on referees. Wyoming is not alone, and there is a massive referee shortage across the nation and it is impacting the sport of soccer. Wyoming Soccer proposed a program to US Soccer entitled, Call of the Whistle. The proposal tackled all aspects of the shortage to include:
- Recruitment Incentives
- Retention Incentives
- Marketing
If our application is approved, we will provide details on the program and launch a full blown campaign to help Wyoming recruit and retain referees for the good of the game - no referees means no games!
However, even now, we can be proactive with trying to gain more referees, and the best way to do that is to host referee clinics. We have several referee clinics coming up and we invite you to take advantage of the opportunity to offset some of the costs of youth soccer, earn some extra money, familiarlize yourself with the rules and see things from a new perspective!
Click the below button to find out about all of our upcoming Wyoming Referee Clinics.
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If your club is interested in hosting a referee clinic, please click HERE.
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Brookelyn Phillips is an 11-year-old player with the Green River Spurs, and is in the spotlight for the month of November!
Brookelyn is a versatile player who is able to play any position on the field. With her Green River Spurs Team, she plays the center midfielder position. Most recently, with her Wyoming 307 Select team, Brookelyn plays striker and center midfielder. Brookelyn has been part of the Wyoming 307 Select Program for the past two years and this year she is also participating in the Wyoming Olympic Development Program (ODP) for the first time.
Brookelyn is a true fan of soccer and started playing recreationally when she was three years old. She began traveling and playing competitively with the Green River Spurs when she was only seven. At times, Brookelyn has been asked to play up with the 2009 Girls Wyoming 307 Select team and is willing to guest play on any Wyoming Club team who may need her.
Outside of soccer, Brookelyn is very active. She participated in Cross Country this past fall as a 6th grader, and she is extremely active in several other sports, including traveling teams with basketball, softball, and volleyball. She attends multiple practices a day and always gives her all.
She has been on two state championship teams for soccer; one in 2019 with the 10U boys and one in 2021 with the 12U boys. She was also on a state championship team for softball in 2019 with the 10U girls. She has been part of winning teams in several tournaments in soccer, softball and volleyball in Colorado, Utah and Wyoming. She has also been on two championship teams during the annual Cowboy Turf Wars event in Laramie (one with the 10U Boys and one with the 12U Girls).
Brookelyn is currectly part of a MathCounts team, where they recently traveled for their first competition, and she is a 4.0 student in school. When Brookelyn isn't playing sports, she likes to read, build with Legos, hang out with friends, travel, go camping, swim and hike. She received first place in the Wyoming State Young Author's competition in 2019 and plays the clarinet. Despite her many talents and interests, she still makes time for her family and enjoys playing with her three younger siblings.
When it comes to reading, Brookelyn loves the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. Her favorite movies are Sandlot and She's the Man. She collects medals and rocks/crystals. Brookelyn's favorite foods are steak and pizza, and her favorite color is teal. Her favorite baseball player is Nolan Arenado and her favorite soccer players are Lionel Messi and Alex Morgan. One of Brookelyn's favorite memories is meeting Taylor Swift in Nashville, TN!
Brookelyn's coach, Joe Vasco, had this to say about her, "She has played for me for several years and has really grown as a player. She has been a starter for me on a co-ed team playing in the gold division for several years. She was a starter both years on the Green River Spurs team that won back-to-back state titles, typically playing in a midfield role. She has a tremendous work ethic and gives 110% at practice and games. She leads by being an example of what other kids should be doing and working towards in order to achieve success. It has been a pleasure to see her grow and develop over the last few years."
We are thrilled to spotlight Brookelyn Phillips, and want to hear more about players like her. 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 download the nomination form by clicking HERE. Once completed, please email to wssa@wyomingsoccer.com.
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Upcoming Grass Roots Courses
Course Details
CASPER 7 v 7 Grassroots:
- Date & Time
- Saturday, December 4 - 7:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Location
- Natrona County School District (NCSD) Community Activities Center
- 2371 Hickory Street, Casper, WY
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CASPER 11 v 11 Grassroots:
- Date & Time
- Saturday, December 4th - 12:45 - 5 p.m.
- Location
- Natrona County School District (NCSD) Community Activities Center
- 2371 Hickory Street, Casper, WY
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LARAMIE 9 v 9 Grassroots:
- Date & Time
- Sunday, December 5th - 7:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Location
- The Pitch
- 725 Skyline Drive, Laramie, WY
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LARAMIE 11 v 11 Grassroots:
- Date & Time
- Sunday, December 5th - 12:45 - 5:00 p.m.
- Location
- The Pitch
- 725 Skyline Drive, Laramie, WY
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Upcoming D-License Course
Course Details
USSF D License Course:
- Course Structure
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Phase I: Sat & Sun, Dec 18-19, 2021- 7:45 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- 7 Week Development Period
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Phase II: Sat & Sun, February 5-6, 2022 - 7:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Location
- The Pitch
- 725 Skyline Drive, Laramie, WY
- Prerequisites
- Two (2) in-person courses (one must be the 11v11)
- One (1) online course (either 4v4, 7v7, 9v9 or 11v11)
- Coaching candidates who have earned the E or F License will have the following opportunities to use those certifications toward the D License prerequisites:
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U.S. Soccer E License + Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module
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U.S. Soccer F License + Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module + 11v11 in-person license + one other in-person license
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*Please note*: The US Soccer Learning Center is the ONLY authoritative storage center for coaching licenses. Please ensure your data is entered in the system. Wyoming Soccer Association will rely on this data base to verify coaching licenses in the state of Wyoming.
Again, thank you for your support of Wyoming Soccer Association, and striving to better our players, teams, clubs and state association. Please let us know if you have any questions.
For questions regarding any of the above listed courses, please contact David Hayes, Technical Director, at davidh@wyomingsoccer.com.
As alsways, online grassroots courses are reimbursed through our Coach Development Initiatve.
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REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE 2022 UNITED SOCCER COACHES CONVENTION IN KANSAS CITY!
Register today to receive discounted pricing for the United Soccer Coaches Convention and US Youth Soccer Workshop and receive the benefits that come with attending, which include:
- Over 250+ education sessions, featuring both lectures and field demonstrations.
- Ability to earn United Soccer Coaches Diplomas and Certificates.
- Reuniting with your soccer community through socials and networking events.
- Adding to your professional development through sessions focused on leadership, risk management, parent/player relationships, and marketing.
- Access to the Exhibit Hall featuring over 200+ exhibitors from different corners of the soccer landscape.
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NEW FOR 2022: All recorded United Soccer Coaches Convention sessions are included with registration for no additional cost!
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THE LATEST UPCOMING EVENTS |
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December 31, 2021 - January 2, 2022
January 7-9, 2022
February 18-20, 2022
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NOVEMBER CODE OF CONDUCT HIGHLIGHT |
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Please remember all registrants must agree to the Wyoming Soccer Association's (WSA's) Code of Conduct.
Express gratitude to coaches, referees, managers and administrators. Their job is hard and many are volunteers.
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GET TO KNOW OUR GROWING LIST OF PARTNERS |
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WYOMING SOCCER ASSOCIATION| www.wyomingsoccer.com
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