THE LATEST FROM WYOMING SOCCER |
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WYOMING STATE LEAGUE, UNITED CUP & WYOMING CUP & CHAMPIONSHIPS
THE LOWDOWN
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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 next ACT Test of 2021 (April 17th) is March 26, 2021 (late fees apply).
The deadline to register for the next SAT Test of 2021 (May 8th) is April 8, 2021.
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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's 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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WYOMING SOCCER ASSOCIATION
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS OPEN
Apply Today!
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Did you know Wyoming Soccer Association awards three annual scholarships to current or past members?
The scholarships are worth $500 each. Don't miss out on this opportunity!
SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS REQUIRED WITH APPLICATION ARE:
- A copy of your high school or college transcript (official copies not required)
- A 500 word essay describing how soccer has impacted your life.
- Two (2) letters of recommendation from high school or college teachers
- One (1) letter of recommendation from a soccer coach
- One (1) current picture of yourself for website announcements
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
ALL ENTRIES AND SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS MUST BE MAILED TO:
WYOMING SOCCER ASSOCIATION
777 OVERLAND TRAIL, SUITE 132
CASPER, WY 82601
Applications must be post marked no later than
Friday, May 7, 2021
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REGISTER TO TRYOUT FOR WYOMING 307 SELECT & WYOMING ODP! |
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Tryout dates for the Wyoming 307 Select Program and Wyoming ODP Program are set and registration is open!
Tryouts for both programs will be held in conjunction with one another. This will create less travel for players who live outside of Casper and want to tryout for both programs. Please note that ODP is open to players aged 12U-17U, while Wyoming 307 Select is open to players 10U - 19U.
There will be a $50 tryout fee for each program, or a combined $75 tryout fee if trying out for both.
All tryouts will be held in Casper on the following dates:
- June 5-6, 2021 - Casper
- July 17-18, 2021 - Casper
- August 7-8, 2021 - Casper
For information on our programs, please visit our site, click on the Programs tab and then the 307 Select or ODP page. |
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THE LATEST FROM US YOUTH SOCCER |
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Preliminary games will take place June 14-17, with quarter finals on June 18, semi-finals on June 19 and finals/championships on June 20, 2021.
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Preliminary games will be played June 21-24, Championship elimination rounds will take place June 25-27, 2021.
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The deadline to apply for entry into both regional events
has been extended to April 23rd, 2021!
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THINK BIG!
You could serve on the National Board of Directors...
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The annual election for the US Youth Soccer (USYS) Board of Director positions will take place at the USYS AGM on Saturday, July 24, 2021. We would like to extend the invitation for you to participate in this process.
The US Youth Soccer Governance and Nominating Committee has been given the task, in Article X, section 1, Paragraph F of the US Youth Soccer Bylaws, offering pathways to potential members for the US Youth Soccer Board of Directors.
At the 2021 US Youth Soccer AGM, the positions of Vice Chair, Treasurer and Member-at-large will be filled. The positions of East Region Representative and South Region Representative will be filled during their regional meetings. Wyoming is part of the West Region.
• Vice Chair
• Treasurer
• Member-at-large
• East Region Representative
• South Region Representative
The qualifications and duties expected of the US Youth Soccer Board members can be found in Article IX, Section 5 of the US Youth Soccer Bylaws.
Please note that per the bylaws, nominations from the floor will only be allowed if there are no candidates for an office to be elected. Because of this, it is important that interested candidates be identified so they can be presented at the AGM for consideration by the membership.
Interested parties need only to provide a resume detailed sufficiently to provide insight into the qualifications of the individual for the office they wish to occupy and complete a Background Check through US Youth Soccer.
The deadline to submit is May 25, 2021.
Please forward this information with a cover letter to:
Jill Wiser, Executive Assistant
jwiser@usyouthsoccer.org
9220 World Cup Way
Frisco, TX 75033
US Youth Soccer Governance & Nominating Committee
Gloria Faber – Chair
Evelyn Gill – East Region
Michael Doria – Midwest Region
John Stacey – South Region
Dan King – West Region
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THE LATEST FROM US SOCCER FEDERATION |
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U.S. Soccer is proud to partner with IF/THEN, an initiative of Lyda Hill Philanthropies supporting women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). This first-of-its-kind coalition emphasizes that STEM is everywhere, essential to the success of all fields from entertainment to business to sports. IF/THEN is built on the mantra that “if we support a woman in STEM, then she can change the world.”
U.S. Soccer will work with IF/THEN to hire more women into new, full-time positions to support the Federation’s high-performance department and initiatives. Covering such STEM areas as sports medicine, sports science, data and performance analysis, these positions will directly impact U.S. Soccer’s ability to support and develop world-class players within the U.S. National Team program.
As part of the IF/THEN initiative, US Soccer created a series called, "Primed for Performance". In their latest episode, they focus on youth, stating that in soccer and in life, the youth are the future. The women of U.S. Soccer's High Performance Department discuss educating young players, the importance of instilling good habits, and how they impact young players on and off the pitch in this episode of U.S. Soccer's IF/THEN series "Primed for Performance." Check it out here!
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Gunnar Erickson from the Heart Mountain United Soccer Association in Powell is in the spotlight for the month of March!
Gunnar's parents have had a lot of fun watching him over the years grow and develop as an athlete on the field, court or course. But, they have seen him grow and develop as a great person outside of sports, too. He has always been a very caring person and tries to help everyone be their very best.
As a teammate, he is more than willing and excited to help another teammate succeed. With the group of players he plays with, his parents feel they are the kind of group any parent would want their kids to be a part of. They are all very willing to help each other and mentor the younger kids. His mom has had the opportunity to help coach them, and she says it is an amazing group of kids to coach and watch develop.
Gunnar has had a very successful freshman year at Powell High School. He was able to letter in Golf and go to state. The Freshman basketball team went undefeated, and he was able to play both JV and varsity. The freshman group of kids have only lost one game since 7th grade and like soccer, he is part of another amazing group of kids.
Since a very young age, Gunnar has the amazing ability to see things more quickly than most. In every sport he plays, he has always been able to see the court or the field and, if needed, he can easily direct his teammates on where to be. He is a great young man who has a huge heart. He is always willing to help others. He is very coachable and understands the mental side of the game. He also loves to play sports with his siblings. His mom says it can get a little competitive to say the least around their house! His family is very proud of him and all he has been able to accomplish in his short life thus far.
Gunnar's coach, Brian Orr, says he feels blessed to be able to coach a player the quality of Gunnar. Brian says, "Gunnar's primary position is center midfielder because of his field vision, footwork, and ability to win 50/50 balls consistently. He is a great player and an even better leader. He can be counted on to get practice going and the team warmed up before games if I am running late. Last fall, we had a young team and Gunnar always helped his teammates in a positive, uplifting manner. His teammates and coaches have a tremendous amount of respect for him. I ask a lot of Gunnar and he has always been able to achieve my high expectations of him. I am happy for him to be recognized for this award!"
Gunnar is a pretty amazing kid, and we want to hear more about players like him. 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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OPPORTUNITY TO COACH OUR STATE TEAMS
Wyoming Soccer Association has an open process to express interest in coaching one of our state Wyoming 307 Select teams.
As we gear up for tryouts for the 2021-2022 season, we invite you to fill out the below linked form if you have interest in coaching one of our teams.
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THE LATEST UPCOMING EVENTS |
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April 10-11, 2021
April 24-25, 2021
May 1-2, 2021
May 8-9, 2021
May 22-23, 2021
*WYOMING CUP & CHAMPIONSHIPS AND WYOMING UNITED CUP
CASPER, WY
May 29-31, 2021
*Participating teams must play in a state sanctioned league to qualify for the
Cup & Championships event
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MARCH CODE OF CONDUCT HIGHLIGHT |
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All registrants must agree to the Wyoming Soccer Association's (WSA's) Code of Conduct.
Please remember to allow the coach to coach and the referee to make the calls.
No parent/guardian is permitted on the training/playing fields or on the coach/player side of the field during WSA sanctioned events.
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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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