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US Youth Soccer is launching a new, free service to USYouthSoccer.org with the club directory.  In an effort to assist those seeking US Youth Soccer programs in their area or maybe an area that they’ll be moving to in the future, the Club Directory will provide 24-hour access to club, league and association searches via USYouthSoccer.org.

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The Derryfield School in Manchester, NH is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Head Coach, Girls varsity Soccer.

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The Football Association has banned competitive leagues and cups for boys and girls in the under-8 age group.

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Boy, 8, Dies In Freak Soccer Accident

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CPSC Warned Of Dangers In 1999

POSTED: 11:05 am MST May 2, 2008
UPDATED: 9:34 am MST May 3, 2008

*PHOENIX** -- *An 8-year-old boy has died of injuries suffered when a goal post fell on top of him at the South Mountain YMCA in Phoenix . Gabriel Mendoza died at St. Joseph 's Hospital within hours of the accident Thursday. Investigators said Mendoza was playing goalie and grabbed the overhead bar to swing from it when it came crashing down. The impact killed him. He was transported to the hospital where he died at about 6:30 p.m.


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Every coach, administrator and parent should take the time to watch this news report.

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US Youth Soccer Names John Ellinger Technical Director

Ellinger brings experience from MLS, NCAA, U.S. Soccer and US Youth Soccer to newly created position within largest youth sport organization
 

FRISCO, Texas (October 31, 2007) - The United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer) announced today that the organization has named John Ellinger to the newly created position of Technical Director.  The new position will head the US Youth Soccer Technical and Coaching Education Department and will be responsible for designing and systematically implementing player development and coaching education programs to improve the overall standard of play within the United States.

For more information go to www.usyouthsoccer.org

GERMANTOWN, Md. -- A child's death on a local soccer field is prompting national concern about soccer goal safety.

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BREAKING NEWS FROM MSYSA: The Maryland State Youth Soccer Association Board adopted the following new state-wide policy at its April 18, 2007 meeting. Starting with the fall 2007 season, all play in the U-11 age group will be 8 v 8 format, with a maximum roster size of 14 players. Starting with the fall 2008 season, all play in the U-11 and U-12 age groups will be 8 v 8 format, with a maximum roster size of 14 players.

For more information go to http://www.msysa.org/home/178467.html

The following is posted on the US Youth Soccer Web Site. Appropriate links can be found below.

Renowned international event looks to set precedent in national youth tournaments 

Small-Sided Games Resource Center [link] 



FRISCO, TEXAS (March 26, 2007) – Today Dallas Cup, Inc. which sponsors the Dallas Cup international youth soccer tournament, announced that the Under-13 age group would be added to the event in 2008 and the Under-12 age group will be eliminated.  The Dallas Cup Board of Directors decision supports the United States Youth Soccer (US Youth Soccer) Association’s recommendation that players in the Under-12 age group play small-sided games.
 
In August of 2003, US Youth Soccer’s State Associations approved changes to the Policy on Players and Playing Rules that affect the game for players under age 12. Current US Youth Soccer policies require that Under-10 teams and younger play games with not more than eight players per side.  Although 11-a-side play is permitted, US Youth Soccer strongly recommends the 8v8 modified format for players under age 12. 

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Mark Ruest
NHSA Director of Coaching