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U10 Jamboree

June 2, 2012

@ Coppens field complex

Volunteers will be needed to make this event a success

Additional information will follow with specific volunteer opportunities

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Effective Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Change in PTUSA schedule as follows:

3:30-4:45 U-14 and GK

4:45 – 6:00 U-12

6:00 – 7:15 U-10

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Wednesday Skills Sessions  -  with  PTUSA Coaches

PTUSA has designed a 7 week lesson plan around their curriculum to offer each player the opportunity to improve their skills.  Each clinic will focus on improving their all around game, both unopposed and under pressure.  Sessions will build upon each other and we would like to encourage all players to attend consistently.  Please remember to wear soccer/weather appropriate clothes, shin guards and cleats to each session and to ALWAYS bring a soccer ball.

Beginning Wednesday April 4
(no training sessions will be held during April school vacation week)

 U10 Boys & Girls 3:30 – 4:45

 U12 Boys & Girls 4:45 – 6:00

 U14 Boys & Girls and Goalkeeper training  6:00 - 7:15

 All sessions will be held at the Coppens Field Complex at Chandler School.

Click here for additional information about PTUSA.

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The DYSA Spring Soccer season is quickly approaching!  Some age groups are now full; there are a few open slots in others. (Visit our Registration page to see which age group programs are still accepting players.)

Here are some key dates and other info for the upcoming season:


Info For Age Groups U10/12/14/16/18/19

- Rosters have been finalized or are near final for age groups U10 and older, and coaches are starting to contact players.

- Games are on Saturdays for U10-U14.  Games are on Sundays for U16 and older.

- First games in these age groups will take place on weekend of March 31/April 1.

- Your team's coach may schedule a practice in the week before that.

- The regular season runs through June 1st.

- Playoffs, for U12 and older, take place on following weekends for teams that qualify.

- U10 Coastal League Jamboree takes place following the regular season.

- DYSA Field Setup Party (!) will take place on Sat March 24 at Chandler/Coppens field, starting at 8am.  No experience is necessary -- all are welcome (and encouraged) to assist!  Just show up at 8:00, or when you can.  Many hands make quick work.  You can contact Kate Eldredge ( ) if you have any questions.  *** All coaches should make an effort to assist in field set up.  ***

- DYSA Coach Meeting (for coaches of U10 and older) will take place on Thursday March 22 at the Duxbury Free Library in the Merry room at 7:00 p.m.   Coastal League season format, schedule, rules, and DYSA coach responsibilities will be reviewed at Coach Meeting.  Coaches will receive equipment (& uniforms if you do not yet have them) at this meeting.  All coaches must attend;  interested parents are, as always, welcome to join and listen if interested.


Info For Age Groups U6/U8 (Minisoccer)

- Rosters are still being formed, and will be finalized in the coming weeks.  Registration for Minisoccer is still open, until the end of March at which point it will be closed. 

- Minisoccer Parent/Coach Orientation session will take place on Saturday March 24 12-2pm at Chandler Coppens Field with a rain date of Saturday March 25.

- Games are on Sundays.  All U6 play at noon; U8 play at 1:15. 

- First games in this age group will take place on Sunday April 1st; 

- The Minisoccer season will run for seven sessions, through May 20th (no games on Easter).

- All Minisoccer families are welcome and encouraged to join the Field Setup Party on Sat 3/24 (see above).

- Click here to learn more about DYSA's Minisoccer program.

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Professional quality live action photos of 2011 Spring home games

Karen Wong Photography is shooting many of the spring soccer games at Coppens Field, capturing both game action as well as candid moments on the sidelines.  There are so many wonderful interactions and expressions of the players and coaches on and off the field that complement the action on the field.

To see all photos, you can visit www.karenwong-photo.com.  Parents can order photos and other photo gift items directly from the website.  Custom prints, which are higher quality, are also available.

In addition to photos in the sports portfolio on the homepage of Karen's website, click To View and Order photos and go to the Sports Gallery to see a sample of soccer photos. While in the gallery, you can see all the products available at www.karenwong-photo.com.

(A sample photo is posted on the DYSA website for you to view - go to Resources tab at top of the home page, choose Soccer Pictures by Karen Wong)

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Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association recently launched their on-line coach education course,  G / U6-8  coach licensing course.  This is the entry level course designed for those folks who are coaching our youngest players. 

John Burrill, Executive Director of MYSA writes the following:

"The G-Course online is especially unique in the fact that all students have a LIVE interactive instructor available for questions and discussion as they go through the course.  With today's busy lifestyles we understand the problems that coaches face trying to block out time to attend a live course. In an attempt to address this problem and to provide education to those who may not otherwise seek it, we have developed a course that mirrors our live course.  It is our sincere hope that every coach in Massachusetts will earn their license, and providing this course will allow all people to do so from the comfort of their own home or office.

We encourage all your coaches to become licensed and take this course.  We will still be holding ‘live’ G courses as well for those who want a live instructor.    You can access the G on line either thru or web site or at www.massyouthcoachingcourse.org"

Duxbury Youth Soccer will reimburse all Coaches registered in our program, who obtain a certificate of completion.  We encourage all coaches to utilize this convenient training tool.

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