Weekly Newsletter - November 23, 2021 |
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Current Status as of 11/23/2021
At this time, NYS is recommending that CDC guidance be followed. Current CDC guidance states:
To maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, wear a mask indoors in public spaces.
It is expected that all individuals follow the current mandates required in the area where you are participating.
Guidance is changing frequently. For the most up to date information, please visit the websites below.
It is recommended that all clubs have their players complete a COVID waiver for the upcoming season. The NYSW template can be found here.
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"Virtual" Annual General Meeting |
The Annual General Meeting was held on Saturday, November 20, 2021. We had 89 attendees from 48 different organizations in attendance for the meeting.
Congratulations to Curt Regruit, President and Chris Pacilio, Secretary, who were elected via acclimation. We'd like to welcome Deborah Philps who was elected by the membership as 2nd Vice President. All individuals will serve for the next two years.
Additional details regarding the meeting including the recording can be found here.
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Esports Thanksgiving Tournament - Free! |
Show off and win a $50 gift card for GameStop! Register for the Thanksgiving Classic Fifa21 Tournament on Xbox and PS!
Date: Friday, November 26th
Time: 6:30 pm
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Free Intro to Youth Soccer Event - Cortland |
Date: Sunday, December 5, 2021
Time: 3:00 - 5:00pm
Location: J.M. McDonald Sports Complex, 4292 Fairgrounds Dr., Cortland, NY 13045
If you are interested in organizing a free Intro to Youth soccer event in your area or have any questions, please contact Diana Groth at dgroth@nyswysa.org.
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Coach for Community (C4C) |
A coaching for community course can be hosted for any clubs, member and non-member.
Goal: Provide coaching education resources for grassroots coaches and connect with community member associations to help increase player participation as well as retain players and coaches.
What is Coach for Community and Who is the Audience: Coach for Community is a versatile tool built on U.S. Soccer Coaching Education principles that can be applied in various settings to meet the needs of a wide-ranging audience (including a virtual experience). The intended audience can be: Current members (clubs, associations, etc.), Under-served populations, non-members (unaffiliated clubs, YMCAs, Parks & Recreation Associations, Boys & Girls Clubs, etc.), and Soccer enthusiasts attending a national team game or other major soccer event.
What Can US Soccer Coach for Community Look Like to Reach Club/ Organization Leaders:
- 1 hour (unofficial course) free event to raise awareness about U.S. Soccer Grassroots Coach Education
- 1 hour classroom in-person or 90 minutes in a virtual setting
- Technical Leaders to facilitate a discussion with club/organization leaders to show the benefits of coach education and the steps to connect to host a future Coach for Community /Coaching Education Course with help from the host association/club directors and administrators
- No field session(s)
Any club interested in holding a Coach for Community course, please contact Scott Craig at scraig@nyswysa.org or 607-427-8563.
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ODP Programs Starting Soon! |
Are you looking for an opportunity to play with and against some of the best players in your area and around the state? Are you looking for a good way to supplement the training that you are getting with your local club team? Are you looking to develop your game through exposure to high level coaching and in a competitive environment?
If so, then the NYW Olympic Development Program is something you will want to be a part of.
Registrations are currently being accepted for:
- 11U Pre-ODP Program
- 19U ODP Program
- Tryouts for players born in '05, '06 & '07
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2022 NY West Champions Conference Spring Registration Now Open! |
The NY West Champions Conference is a state level premier league that implements promotion/relegation and is chartered and administered by the New York State West Youth Soccer Association (NYSWYSA). The NY West Champions Conference is a qualifying league for the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series for NYSWYSA. Any team participating in a state-cup qualifying league can apply to the league and be admitted if they qualify. Acceptance to the league and promotion within the league are based on team performance and the league is intended for teams that can show successful performance at the state level or highest district division level.
New this year! In response to team inquiries, we will open the applications to 11U teams for this season.
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2022 NYSW State Cup Dates Announced |
Playdown Dates:
- Week 1: May 7 - 8, 2022
- Week 2: May 14 - 15, 2022
- Week 3: May 21 - 22, 2022
Final Four Weekend:
Additional Details Coming Soon!
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US Youth Soccer and Keeper Wars Ink Launch the First National Goalkeeper Club of its Kind!
To give guidance, love & support to the goalkeeper position with the focus of education, community and enjoyment! We know you’re the last line of defense on the field but now you can have an army behind you everywhere you go in your journey as a keeper!
Built for goalkeepers ages 8-19 years and all skill levels.
Membership Open to All, regardless of club affiliation.
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US Youth Soccer Partners with US Center for Mental Health & Sport |
FRISCO, TX (October 22, 2021) – US Youth Soccer (USYS) is pleased to announce their partnership with the U.S. Center for Mental Health and Sport (USC-MHS) to provide unmatched and ongoing mental health training, resources, support and benefits to their members.
USC-MHS is focused on making sport environments a place where all involved can experience support for their mental health. Whether individuals' mental health is thriving or languishing, the USC-MHS has developed resources, training and support to help make the sport environment inclusive and positive.
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Introducing the U.S. Soccer Player Status Department |
The Player Status Department is responsible for the processing of all registration requests, both professional and amateur, as outlined in the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players. The services provided and processed by Player Status are required to be compliant with FIFA regulations, thus the department is part of the Compliance Department of U.S. Soccer. One of those registration types is International Clearances.
INTERNATIONAL CLEARANCE REGISTRATION PROCESS UPDATE
The international clearance registration forms have been updated to reflect FIFA criteria/guidelines and streamline the process. Failure to adhere to instructions and criteria outlined will result in submission being rejected and/or processing delays. Updates include:
- Detailed step-by-step instructions on how to submit for successful processing.
- Explanation of who qualifies to submit under the selected form.
- Completion criteria and list of required documents /format/file size for processing to occur.
One registration process which has been slightly modified is the age requirement for P10s. Continuing to process P10s for players aged 10 and older would open the Federation, members, leagues and clubs to risk and possibility of fines. Thus, P10s will be processed for qualifying players aged nine (9) and younger to bring the process in compliance with FIFA regulations.
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Coach / Parent / Athlete Resources |
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Help Young Athletes Avoid Freezing Up During Competitions |
Learning about the nervous system can help parents and young athletes better understand some of the feelings they experience, especially before games and competitions.
“Our nervous system’s job is to protect us. Think about it as an early warning system, like an alarm system,” said Pomai Miyata, a sports performance consultant during an interview for our Ultimate Sports Parent podcast.
When the nervous system senses danger, it reacts and starts to do its job, activating the fight, flight or freeze response.
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Tough love or verbal abuse? For coaches and parents, the new lines are hard to define. |
As society undergoes a cultural shift on appropriate behavior and discipline — with an increased awareness of mental health issues and the impact emotional abuse can have on young athletes — it also has sparked a debate over what the lines are in coaching. Not all stakeholders agree on where tough love ends and verbal abuse begins.
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Youth Sports Program Planning |
Planning is the cornerstone of any well-run youth sports program. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail! Proper planning prevents poor performance! Planning is extremely important in coordinating any high-level program. Planning can come in many forms and most all plans are open and customizable to how you want to operate. Below are some tips on different plans you should have in place within your youth sports programs.
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Minor Athlete and Parent SafeSport Training |
SafeSport is providing virtual trainings on the 2022 Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP), including changes from the 2019 MAAPP. There are eight (8) different trainings scheduled for May and the Center will offer sessions during the summer.
If you’re an adult athlete, coach, parent, or administrator, learn how they apply to you in free, live, and virtual U.S. Center for Safe Sport MAAPP trainings tailored to your role.
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New York State West Youth Soccer Association | PO Box 1247, Corning, NY 14830
607-962-9923 | office@nyswysa.org
The New York State West Youth Soccer Association (NYSWYSA) is the parent organization for over two hundred and fifty affiliated clubs and leagues in Western New York State. NYSWYSA is affiliated with US Youth Soccer, the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), and the Federation de International Football Association (FIFA).
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