January 2021 In this Issue: Happy New Year Spring Recreational Soccer Chesterfield Food Bank Donation Dave Amsler Recognition 2021 State ODP Players COVID Protocols Staff Spotlight "Beyond the Game" Player Cold Weather Layering TST Training Travel, PDP & Rec News

Calendar of Events January 15 Early bird savings ends for recreational soccer registration January 29-31 CCL College Showcase February 6-7 CCL College Combine Week of February 22 Travel team spring training begins March 15 Spring recreational soccer begins

Wishing all of our players and families a very Happy New Year!

Spring Recreational Soccer

Hurry! Don't miss out on the early bird savings for Spring Recreational soccer! Offer ends 1/15/21! Register HERE Are you interested in refereeing our younger recreational players? Opportunities are available for the spring season! Please contact Elizabeth West at recreation@fcrichmond.com

Donation to Chesterfield Food Bank

Our Junior Board sold FCR face masks to travel team players in the fall not only to keep our teams safe (and looking great) but to help raise money for the Chesterfield Food Bank. To date, they have raised $800 for the food bank! We still have face masks available for $10. For more info, email lynne@fcrichmond.com Thanks to all of the players and families who helped make this donation possible.

Dave Amsler Recognizing 50 Years of Commitment

The United Soccer Coaches organization (formerly known as the National Soccer Coaches Association of America) was founded in 1941 and based in Kansas City, Mo. United Soccer Coaches has grown into the world’s largest soccer coaches’ organization that serves members at every level of the game. United Soccer Coaches works every day to inspire coaches, and ignite their passion for the game so they pass it on to players and others in the soccer community. FC Richmond founder and mentor, Dave Amsler, has been a member of the organization for 50 years, and just received his pin and honor recognizing his unprecedented commitment to the United Soccer Coaches. Dave joined when the United Soccer Coaches was known as the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) in the fall of 1971. His first convention was the following year in New York City.

2021 State ODP Players

Congratulations to the following FC Richmond players who have been selected for the State ODP pool.

COVID Protocols

Travel teams are back on the pitch for winter training and we would like to remind players and families of the following protocols: Players/families must notify Trip Dunville if anyone has tested positive, or been exposed to someone who has tested positive within the last 14 days. We were fortunate never to have to shut down an entire team in the fall and we would like to continue that trend through the winter. Trip Dunville: 804-647-9549 or tripdunville@fcrichmond.com Players must wear masks as they walk to and from the fields. Players often walk close together in large groups as they make their way to/from fields so masks are absolutely necessary. We do not encourage carpooling at this time but, if carpooling is necessary, all members of the carpool, including the driver, must have masks on at all times in the car. For more details click HERE

Staff Spotlight

We are pleased to announce that several FC Richmond coaches were recently selected to the CCL United coaching staff. Congratulations to the following coaches: Trip Dunville: '06 CCL Boys Premiership going to the Vildberg Cup in Denmark Ian Stowe: '05 Boys Premiership/Championship going to the Vildberg Cup Forsan Radwan: '04 CCL Boys Premiership going to the Gothia Cup in Sweden

"Beyond the Game" Player of the Month

Evan Martin is a current member of the U17 Magic Elite team and has been a long time member of the FC Richmond community. Recently, Evan Martin went to Roanoke where he volunteered at the Roanoke Rescue Mission with his church. On the mission trip he helped out at a camp for homeless children where he played games with them, helped out at their homeless shelter, as well as helped make food and serve it to them. Evan said, “Working with the kids was extremely humbling. They were all very kind and we were able to bond with them on a special level in our week while we were there.” He said he was disappointed not to be able to go this year because of COVID, but still wanted to help make a difference in the community. This past December Evan and his family donated over 96 pounds to the Richmond Food Bank to help those in need. Evan Martin went “Beyond the Game” by going out of his way to help others as well as inspiring others to make a difference in the community! Interview and story by Jr. Board Members, Dylan Overstreet and Brynlee Waldrop.

Winter Training and Cold Weather Layering

Many of our travel team players are back on the field for winter training. Remember these tips when dressing for outdoor training: Dress in layers! See graphic from USYS that outlines proper layering. If it is wet, bring extra socks so players can change into dry socks to keep feet and legs warm. Stay hydrated! Cold weather often reduces the ability to recognize dehydration. Players should wear only FC Richmond outer layers – training jacket/rain jacket should be the outer most layer if possible. If sweatshirts must be worn, they should be an FC Richmond sweatshirt. Players may wear athletic gloves and hats. For games: players must have WHITE “under armor” under jerseys. No leggings or tights are allowed.

Total Soccer Training Opportunities

Are you looking to improve your vision on the field of play, your touch on the ball, or better your shooting technique? FCR's Total Soccer Training (TST) supplemental training program designed to help players reach their full potential. TST offers small group training and one-on-one training. Make it happen with TST! For more information click HERE. 

Travel News United Soccer Coaches Convention begins 1/11 and runs through the week - several of our directors and coaches will be attending (online) and continuing their education. CCL College Showcase is at the end of the month for our U16-19 Elite teams  Improve your game in small group sessions with FCR's Total Soccer Training! Work on your touches and moves with and against your peers or teammates. Remember to take advantage of the Techne App to compete with players across the country, on your team and most importantly, yourself!

PDP News  Practice juggling! Your goal is 25 juggles in a row. Improve your game in small group sessions with FCR's Total Soccer Training! Work on your touches and moves with and against your peers or teammates.

Rec News Spring recreational soccer registration is here. Register by January 15th for the early bird discount! For additional information about our recreational programs, please contact Elizabeth West recreation@fcrichmond.com 

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