CHAPPAQUA SUMMER SOCCER SKILLS CLINIC

Day: Wednesday’s

Time: 6-7pm (ages 5-14)

Location: TBD (will be in Chappaqua)

Dates: June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, Aug. 3, 10, 17
Make up session: Aug 18

Fee: $325

To sign up: Email Shawn Podell at podells25@gmail.com with your child’s name, age & date of birth. Then pay $325 by Venmo or Send a check.

Venmo: podells25@gmail.com or Shawn-Podell

                              OR

Send a check for $325 to Shawn Podell

Mailing address: Shawn Podell 

                          P.O. Box 210

                  Mahopac Falls NY 10542

Thanks,

Coach Shawn       

***Please bring cleats, shin guards, a soccer ball & water to the training sessions. Each player will receive an Ultimate Training Soccer bag.

These changes will go into effect (for us) starting in the Fall of 2019

Summary of Law Changes for AYSO

The main changes: 

•    Goal kicks and Free kicks in the penalty area are in play as soon as kicked and clearly moves (i.e. no longer in play only once it exits the penalty area).
•    Dropped balls are now to a single player with all players from both teams required to be 4.5 yards away—if in the penalty area, the dropped ball always goes to the goalkeeper.
•    Instances where the ball hits the referee will often result in a dropped ball.
•    A big rewrite of Law 12 regarding handball offenses.
•    Yellow and red cards can now be shown to coaches and team officials.
•    Winner of the coin toss can choose to take the kick-off or choose a side. 
•    If a defensive wall has three or more players, opponents must be one yard away. 
•    On a penalty kick, the goalkeeper must have at least one foot on the goal line.  

IFAB 2019 Complete Changes

 

General Questions

What is an AYSO EXPO?

AYSO EXPOs are annual gatherings of AYSO volunteers and include a whole weekend of activities including training, certification and continuing education for coaches, referees and management volunteers. AYSO EXPOs also include all the fun stuff…the sponsor and vendor show, networking opportunities and volunteer recognition. Share ideas, stories and your love of soccer with other AYSO volunteers just like you!

Who can attend an EXPO?

Any person who is a registered volunteer for the current membership year can attend any AYSO EXPO.

What is included in the registration fee?

The AYSO EXPO registration includes: access to all scheduled workshops (except Instructor Courses), Friday reception (if offered), Saturday breakfast, Saturday lunch & coffee breaks, as well as AYSO EXPO goody bag and EXPO materials.

The Single Day Pass* is for Saturday ONLY and includes access to all scheduled workshops (except Instructor Courses), Saturday breakfast, Saturday lunch & coffee breaks, AYSO EXPO goody bag and EXPO materials.

* Please note: There are a limited number of Single Day Passes for each EXPO and registrations will be honored on a first come, first serve basis. Only online registrations will be accepted; mail-in registration for Single Day Passes will NOT be accepted.

Limited shuttle service is available for select AYSO EXPOs.

Registration Questions

How do I register for an AYSO EXPO?

Log in to eayso.org and under the “Signup” menu item click on “AYSO EXPO”.    Select “Northeast (Westchester, NY)” and the the Signup button.

I’m having issues with eAYSO, what should I do?

Send us an email at events@ayso.org and we’d be happy to help!

U.S SOCCER’S RECOGNIZE TO RECOVER PROGRAM RELEASES COMPELLING NEW VIDEO ON CONCUSSION AWARENESS Educational Video Provides Players, Coaches, Parents and Referees Insight on How to Recognize Concussions and Handle Return to Play; Video Follows Young Player’s Journey and Features Former U.S. Men’s National Team Player Taylor Twellman CHICAGO (Nov. 2, 2016) – U.S. Soccer released a new video on recognizing and managing concussions, highlighting the important role parents, players, coaches, referees and health professionals play in the return to play process. The video is part of U.S. Soccer’s Recognize to Recover (R2R) player health and safety program, and is designed to raise awareness of this important issue and will be used in coach and referee continued education. The video, which is available to download and encouraged to be shared, follows the journey of a young soccer player through a suspected concussion and outlines the symptoms of concussions and the steps that should be taken before a player is allowed to return to the field. As the video weaves between reality and what takes place in the player’s mind, we see how both the physical and mental symptoms of concussions have very real effects. Watch the video “A concussion can be difficult to recognize on the field and most occur without a loss of consciousness or an obvious sign that something is wrong with a player’s brain function,” said U.S. Soccer Chief Medical Officer George Chiampas. “If players, parents, coaches and referees work together to educate themselves and take proper precautions, athletes and parents can both enjoy exciting, challenging competition without the constant fear of serious injury.” Q&A with George Chiampas about concussions in soccer Former U.S. Men’s National Team player Taylor Twellman, who suffered concussions during his professional career, is also part of the video. Speaking from first-hand experience, Twellman emphasizes the importance for players to ask for help if they feel they may have suffered a concussion. “My passion for this subject is well known throughout the soccer community,” Twellman said. “I was honored that U.S. Soccer asked me to be a part of this program to hopefully make a difference in the way we evaluate and recover from concussions.” Earlier this week, the video was presented on a webinar to U.S Soccer’s membership from across the country, including state associations, youth organizations and Development Academy clubs. Each member was provided the video and encouraged to share it with their players, coaches, parents and referees. Recognize to Recover is aimed at promoting safe play and reducing injuries in soccer players of all ages. The first-of-its-kind program was developed with the help of medical experts to provide coaches, players, parents and referees with information, guidance and additional educational materials to improve the prevention and management of injuries. To learn more about Recognize to Recover, visit recognizetorecover.org. – ussoccer.com –

Click Here to Order Pictures

Order online to speed the on-field process.

Be at the field 30 minutes prior to the start of your session to take your pictures.

Original date of 10/22/16 postponed to 10/29/16

This fall we have an extra week before the season starts so we’re revisiting a program we started last year:

AYSO Jamboree: This Saturday (9/10) for kids in the U6, U7, U8 and U10 divisions we’ll have the Super Soccer Stars trainers at the High School at 9am for a fun (& free!) Jamboree session.

No teams, just kids playing soccer in groups run by professional trainers.

Uniforms not required, though all players MUST wear shinguards & socks and NO jewelry.  Bring a ball if you have one.

We’ll meet on Field B (the one directly ahead as you drive in). Come and play some soccer!

Goal Moving: Many of our coaches will be in Armonk taking age-specific coach training this Saturday. As they spend their weekend getting ready to coach our kids, we can help by getting the fields ready for play.

Please help us move the goals and sandbags onto the High School fields from their storage position.

We will meet on field B at 9am and begin once the Jamboree kids get going. Many hands make light work!

See you Saturday!

From AYSO.org: Why Kids Hate Soccer, February 29, 2016

Well not hate, necessarily, but according to a survey reported in the Wall Street Journal, what kids dislike the most about soccer is the car ride home. Too often, the first thing a parent may say after a game is a critical remark, an accusatory question or offer “you should haves!” to their kids. This can cause any player to lose interest in playing and start to dread anything to do with participating in sports.

It is time for you and your kids to get creative in writing and photography!
 
We are working on a Chappaqua AYSO Newsletter and a corresponding Photo Album which will be available for all of us at the end of the season.
 
Send your best soccer photos of the season to photos@chappaquaayso.org
 
And if your literary vein is sinking in, we would love you to write an article on a soccer related issue, some ideas below:
 
- Ask your kids to write a positive experience they had playing AYSO.

- Send us great quotes that you have heard on the fields.

- Did your kids' coaches ever said something that really made you think or laugh? Let us know.

- Tell us a story about something you have learned by following professional soccer.

- Tell us about something that impressed you recently in any top-flight league in the world.

- Can you share with us a learning experience for your kids while by playing AYSO this past year?

- We want to hear that great story about some unexpected success achieved by your kids' teams.

- Any other interesting soccer experience.

Please email all photos and articles to photos@chappaquaayso.org NO LATER THAN JUNE 13.
  
We will edit all the material after this date to prepare the Newsletter & Photo Album.
 
Volunteer your talent for Chappaqua AYSO!

Come march behind our banner in the Memorial Day Parade! 

Wear your uniforms and meet on Ridgewood Terrace (off 117) & Elm at 10:30am Monday morning. 

We’ll be marching just behind the Chappaqua Elementary Schools Marching Band.

Tell your teammates!