THE LATEST FROM WYOMING SOCCER |
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WYOMING 307 SELECT
The Wyoming 307 Select teams for the 2023/2024 Season are getting ready to attend their first event, the 12th Annual Rapids Classic on August 17-20, 2023 in Denver. Be on the lookout for updates on our social pages on how they are doing. If you are still interested in being part of the program, please contact Misty Campbell at misty@wyomingsoccer.com.
To find out more about our Wyoming 307 Select program please check out the Wyoming 307 Select page on our website. Pre-selected tournaments for the 2023-2024 season are listed on our page.
Our Wyoming 307 Select Coaches are constantly scouting for players at our events across the state. If you want your player to be evaluated at an upcoming event, please let us know!
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WYOMING REPRESENTED AT USYS WEST REGION ID CAMPS IN SALT LAKE CITY |
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Forty-nine players from Wyoming were invited to attend the US Youth Soccer West Region ODP ID Camps held in Salt Lake City, UT earlier this month. While not all of them attended, we had great representation and they did worked hard and represented us well. For a complete list of all invited players, please click HERE. We will keep you posted on players who made regional pools/rosters. Above are a few photos captured at camp of some of our outstanding players across the state! |
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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 available ACT Test of 2023 (September 9, 2023) is August 4, 2023.
The deadline to register for the next available SAT Test of 2023 (August 26, 2023) is July 28, 2023.
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WYOMING SOCCER PARTNERS WITH GLOBAL COMPANY
You go. You save. They give.
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Wyoming Soccer Association has partnered directly with Go & Give, a philanthropic global company that believes travel can be a transformative experience that not only enriches our lives, but also has the power to create positive change in the world. Go & Give has committed to giving back a portion of proceeds to non-profits, including Wyoming Soccer and our local clubs.
Book your next adventure with Go & Give and join us in our mission to create a better world through travel. Watch the below video to see exactly how it works!
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You can access all club codes below so you can be sure your next trip benefits your local soccer club! You go. You save. They give!! |
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THE LATEST FROM US YOUTH SOCCER |
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US YOUTH SOCCER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - ORLANDO |
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The 2023 USYS National Championships started this past Monday and will conclude this Sunday, July 23, 2023 in Orlando, FL.
The US Youth Soccer National Championship Series is the country’s oldest and most prestigious national youth soccer tournament, providing approximately 185,000 players on more than 10,000 teams from US Youth Soccer State Associations the opportunity to showcase their soccer skills against the best competition in the nation. Emphasizing teamwork, discipline and fair play, the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series also provides the nation's top collegiate, pro and international coaches with the premier stage to identify and scout the most coveted players in the country. Dating back to 1935, the USYS National Championships culminates with the presentation of the famed McGuire Cup.
You can view games live by clicking HERE. Watch the best of the best!
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THE LATEST FROM US SOCCER |
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2023 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP
AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND
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The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup will be the ninth edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup. The tournament will be jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand, and is scheduled to start tomorrow, July 20, 2023 and conclude on August 20, 2023. It will be the first FIFA Women's World Cup to have more than one host nation. In addition, this tournament will be the first to feature the expanded format of 32 teams from the previous 24, replicating the same format used for the men's World Cup from 1998 to 2022.
The opening match will be contested between New Zealand and Norway at Eden Park, Auckland. The United States are the defending champions, having won the previous two (2015 and 2019) tournaments.
To follow the USWNT schedule, please click HERE. Their first game will be this Friday at 7 p.m. MDT against Vietnam! Let's go USA!!!
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OVERCOMING THE REFEREE SHORTAGE |
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Wyoming Soccer is working hard to gain more referees, and the best way to do that is to host referee clinics. We invite you to take advantage of the opportunity to offset some of the costs of youth soccer, earn some extra money, familiarize yourself with the rules and see things from a new perspective!
We also have incentives for those who return. Click HERE for more information.
Click the below button to find out about all our upcoming Wyoming Referee Clinics.
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If your club is interested in hosting a referee clinic, please click HERE.
If you are interested in becoming a referee in 2023, please click HERE.
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JUNE - LINCOLN CHILD / JULY - AMELIA 'MILLIE' GUILD |
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Sheridan Storm player, Lincoln Child, was in the spotlight for the month of June .
Lincoln began playing soccer at the age of 5. Being the youngest of 4 soccer-playing siblings, he's been steeped in the sport's culture, competing with multiple clubs in Idaho and Wyoming. These experiences allowed Lincoln to form a network of friends and coaches across the Rockies, whose feedback he continues to value.
He plays striker for Sheridan Storm. however, for the Wyoming 307 Select and Wyoming ODP, he often steps into a defensive role.
He's been a true soccer traveler, competing in tournaments across 11 states and journeying year-round either to compete or cheer on his siblings. Lincoln was also recently invited to an international soccer camp in Spain. He will train with some of the best youth players and coaches globally! His father, JC, and older brother, Bryce, plan to join him this fall.
Additionally, Lincoln seizes opportunities to guest play for clubs across Wyoming, enabling him to participate in a broader range of tournaments.
Off the pitch, Lincoln is part of National Honors Society and is active in his church youth group. His spirit of service extends to the Sheridan YMCA, where he volunteers for community outreach programs, coaches youth sports, and counsels at summer youth camps. Somehow, he still finds time to referee local adult league soccer games in the summer.
Lincoln's coach, Adi Smajlovic, says, "As a coach I have had a great experience with Lincoln.
He is dedicated, hard working and a great communicator. Lincoln always wants to do well and supports his teammates during practice and games. I am very excited for him to attend the camp in Spain."
Beyond soccer, Lincoln loves biking and hiking, often exploring the Big Horn Mountains. His family takes an annual trip to Flaming Gorge, where he can show off his water skiing skills! When not engaged in soccer or outdoor activities, he can often be found swimming or training at the YMCA.
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Evanston Soccer Club player, Amelia Guild, who goes by Millie, is in the spotlight for the month of July.
Millie is twelve years old and has been playing soccer for the past eight years, starting her soccer career at the young age of four. At first, Millie played through Evanston’s recreational program, and at the age of nine she started playing competitively and traveling to events mainly in Utah.
Most recently, Millie played with a team of Evanston girls as they competed in a spring league in Northern Utah. Millie was one of the younger players on the team, playing with and against girls who were two years older than her. She worked hard, played very well and learned a lot! In a few weeks she will be competing in a tournament in Park City, Utah, with the same 15U Girls team.
Millie's coach, Jenn Barker, says
"Millie started playing in 6th grade and was playing with 7th and 8th graders. She was so willing to learn and determined. Within a few weeks it was easy to see she was "getting it" and she got better and better and was one of our hardest working wings. She is a joy to be around with a lot of heart and a great sense of humor".
Millie spends time on the local field with her dad and siblings working on her skills as often as possible. She wants to be ready to play anywhere her team needs her.
Outside of soccer, Millie is in cross-country and served as a manager for the wrestling team alongside her older sister. She also had a speaking/singing part in the school play and has excelled on her school track team. Millie takes her studies seriously, and this past year she was a finalist in the school-wide reading contest.
These activities keep Millie quite busy, but she still finds time to spend with her family. They love watching movies together - her favorite is Crocodile Dundee. Her grandparents have a ranch and she enjoys helping them whenever she can. She is a lovely singer, super funny, and above all, a kind friend to everyone!
Millie loves the color purple, cats, any kind of meat, and she loves listening to country music!
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We are honored to recognize Lincoln and Millie as our spotlighted players for the months of June & July. Remember, the Player Spotlight can highlight achievement in any area, whether it's soccer, academics, community, or attitude. All spotlighted players will be recognized at our annual Awards Banquet in March 2024 and will be eligible to win our coveted 2024 Player of the Year Award! Please share your kids with us!
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NEW TO COACHING?
First off, if you are, in fact, a new coach - welcome and THANK YOU! If you are returning, welcome back!
When it comes to coaching, you never "get there"! There is always more to learn and more growing to do. The worst place to be is comfortable - that's when you get complacent.
Luckily, there are plenty of resources to either give you the basics or get you back to the basics! 😉 The Positive Coaching Alliance is a fantastic resource.
They have a plethora of articles dedicated specifically to first-time coaches! You can access that information HERE. They cover all sports, so this isn't the rules of the game, etc - this is how to coach kids! Luckily, there are also resources out there specifically for soccer and due to our affiliation with US Youth Soccer and their partners through the USYS University, we have FREE access to Mojo. Mojo provides coaches, parents, leagues and teams with a one-stop coach-in-a-box mobile app that takes the stress and chaos out of coaching. You have free access to the MOJO app featuring exclusive short-form videos customized to age and skill level and one-touch tools to plan fun and engaging practices.
If you are in need of support, whether you are a new or experienced coach, please feel free to reach out to us - we are here to help. For administrative support, please contact us at wssa@wyomingsoccer.com and for technical support, please contact our Technical Director, Dave Eldred, at td@wyomingsoccer.com.
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COACH EDUCATION
Formal, Informal, US Soccer, United Soccer Coaches...
If you are interested in having your club host ANY type of coach education/training, whether a formal licensing course (grassroots or higher) through US Soccer, a certification course through United Soccer Coaches, or simply an informal training to help your local coaches grow, please reach out to Dave Eldred at td@wyomingsoccer.com.
Dave would be happy to hear from you and help guide you regarding the best way to help your club's coach development initiatives - wherever you may be along the way.
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WYOMING SOCCER FALL EVENTS
September 8-10, 2023
September 23-24, 2023
Sept 30 - Oct 1, 2023
COMETTI ORTHODONTICS ENERGY CAPITAL CUP - GILLETTE, WY
October 6-8, 2023
3rd ANNUAL EQUALITY STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS - GILLETTE, WY
(Teams aged 16U+ ONLY)
October 7-8, 2023
*ALL TEAMS 16U - 18U WISHING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2023 EQUALITY STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
AND TEAMS 10U - 15U WISHING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2024 WYOMING CUP & CHAMPIONSHIPS
MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE WYOMING STATE LEAGUE (WSL)
Read More on the WSL Format - Registration for the 23.24 WSL will open in August
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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.
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As we get ready to embark on a new season, please remember your commitment to abide by WSA’s core values of fairness, integrity, fun, development, teamwork and sustainability
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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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