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US Youth Soccer releases latest coaching manual

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Sep 11, 2012 10:25 AM

The US Youth Soccer Coaching Department has introduced the latest coaching resource with How to Write a Training Session Plan. The manual will help guide coaches in conducting the most efficient and effective training sessions for their team and compliments previous US Youth Soccer coaching resources such as the Player Development Model, Vision document and Skills School technical manual. Read More

2012-2013 US Youth Soccer Midwest Regional League play kicks off

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Sep 06, 2012 03:25 PM

The Fall season of the 2012 US Youth Soccer Midwest Regional League (MRL) for girls teams in the Under-14 through Under-18 and boys teams in the Under-14 age groups is underway with the first league hosted event taking place this weekend in Rockford, Ill. Read More

The US Youth Soccer Show’s sixth episode premiers Friday

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Sep 04, 2012 03:51 PM

US Youth Soccer's monthly program, The US Youth Soccer Show, brings viewers in depth with US Youth Soccer events, players, coaches and more. The 30-minute show airs only FOX Soccer, official television partner of US Youth Soccer. Read More

Incredible photo galleries from 2012 US Youth Soccer National Championships

Incredible photos from the 2012 US Youth Soccer National Championships continue to be posted to our Facebook. Enjoy Read More

Storied James P. McGuire Cup to broadcast live on Fox Soccer from the 2012 US Youth Soccer National Championships in Rock Hill, SC

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The Under-19 Boys US Youth Soccer National Championship, James P. McGuire Cup, final will be broadcast live on Fox Soccer from Manchester Meadows in Rock Hill, S.C., beginning with a pre-game show at 7:30 pm ET and kickoff at 8 pm. Read More

48 of 60 teams punch tickets to the 2012 US Youth Soccer National Championships in Rock Hill

US Youth Soccer is proud to announce the 18 champions of the 2012 US Youth Soccer Region I (East) Championships presented by National Guard, and commend their success in the state and regional championships of the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series, the country's most prestigious national youth soccer tournament. Read More

24 of 60 teams punch tickets to the 2012 US Youth Soccer National Championships in Rock Hill

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US Youth Soccer is proud to announce the 16 champions of the 2012 US Youth Soccer Region IV (West) Championships presented by National Guard, and commend their success in the state and regional championships of the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series, the country's most prestigious national youth soccer tournament. Read More

12 of 60 teams punch tickets to the 2012 US Youth Soccer National Championships in Rock Hill SC

US Youth Soccer is proud to announce the 14 champions of the 2012 US Youth Soccer Region III (South) Championships presented by National Guard, and commend their success in the state and regional championships of the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series, the country's most prestigious national youth soccer tournament. Read More

Iowa Referees Selected to National Event

Campbell and Nikl heading to California! Read More

Two major changes made to 2013 US Youth Soccer National Championships

Beginning in 2013, the US Youth Soccer National Championships will feature the Under-13 age group for boys and girls and see a heavier representation from the US Youth Soccer National League in the Under-15 through Under-17 age groups. Read More

2012 Regionals...follow the moments

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Follow the moments from the 2012 US Youth Soccer Regional Championships this summer through a variety of social and traditional media channels. Read More

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Lisha Murphy and Andrew Delarosa awarded the fourth annual US Youth Soccer William J. “Billy” Goaziou Scholarships

US Youth Soccer players Lisha Murphy, Newburgh, Ind., and Andrew Delarosa, Boise, Idaho, are the recipients of the fourth annual US Youth Soccer William J. "Billy" Goaziou Scholarships. Both teens play key roles on their soccer teams as well as in their communities. Read More

Helping Blessman Ministries

May 11, 2012 08:11 AM

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11 Questions with Midge Purce

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A year ago, Midge Purce was preparing for the US Youth Soccer National Championships with SAC United after punching a ticket through the US Youth Soccer National League. This year she is preparing for the Under-17 World Cup. U.S. Soccer caught up with her to ask her a few questions. Read More

TOPSoccer - My Story

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One soccer mom takes us through her son's first day on a TOPSoccer team. Read More

On the team: A Responsible Sports approach to tryouts

With soccer season about to start for many players across America, tryouts may be a subject that looms large. Tryouts can be tough not only for the athletes, but for their parents and coaches as well. Parents may find it difficult to console a child who has failed to make a team. Likewise, coaches often dread “the cut,” informing players that gave their all that they just didn’t make it. Read More

Rewards can motivate and unite a team

In an effort to try to improve player performance, coaches sometimes inadvertantley focus on weak plays, lack of leadership or poorly executed skills. But Responsible Coaches know filling tanks and positively motivating players brings out better outcomes. Read More

Coaching Education | The Dawn of Zone One

Looking at the landscape in the United States, I believe there aren't enough top coaches who are working with younger players. Read More

Champions crowned as 2011-2012 US Youth Soccer National League season concludes in Las Vegas

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Mar 25, 2012 09:19 PM

The US Youth Soccer National League Under-15, Under-16 and Under-17 Boys and Girls, and Under-18 Boys completed their third and final day of matches today at the Bettye Wilson Soccer Complex in Las Vegas, held in conjunction with the Players Showcase. Read More

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