Weekly Newsletter - December 2, 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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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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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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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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2021 NYSW State Cup Survey Results
The results of our 2021 State Cup survey can be found here. It was distributed via Survey Monkey to the coaches/managers of the 137 teams in attendance. We received a 17% response rate. Thank you to those who responded.
The information has served as input into our planning process. We look forward to discussing the results at our introductory webinar for the 2022 State Cup. In the interim, should you have any questions please direct those to StateCupchair@nyswysa.org. |
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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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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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2022 USYS National Championship Location Announced |
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex to Host 2022 US Youth Soccer National Championships
US Youth Soccer (USYS) is proud to announce that ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort has been selected to host the 2022 US Youth Soccer National Championships, which will take place July 19-24, 2022.
Each summer, US Youth Soccer crowns a boys and girls national champion in each of its seven age divisions: 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U, 18U and 19U. The USYS National Championships — which are a culmination of a yearlong series of competitions at the state and regional levels — will feature USYS Regional Champions and top-finishing USYS National League P.R.O. teams. The National Championships are comprised of group play, semifinals and finals, with teams eliminated after each stage of the event.
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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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