August 31, 2007 ~ Volume 1, Issue 7
Welcome to iNEWS, the official monthly newsletter of the Internationals Girls Soccer Club!
Club Happenings ~ August 2007
- August was a light month as far as club activities. Hopefully, you all used the time to rest and regenerate your bodies and minds!! Now, it's back to school and back to soccer!
- Pre Season Camp U10-U14 at NC Soccer, August 22-24, 25-26: Although our camp was delayed due to some rough weather we got off to a great start for the fall season with 5 days of good quality soccer! It was great to see you all back on the field and to welcome our newest members.
- Club Challenge U10-U14 Toledo, Ohio August 26: All of our teams traveled to Toledo for friendlies against GTFC and Ft Wayne Fever. The results were great (10-1-1 record overall) but more importantly every player got a chance to play in good, quality matches and we came away with some areas for improvement & development.
Welcome New Members
We would like to recognize and welcome our newest players and their families.
U10 Additions
- Katie Malek - Stow
- Alexys Rahim - Akron
- Ines Zippe - Shaker Heights
U11 Additions
- Asia Frazier - Strongsville
- Taylor Smith - Hartville
U12 Additions
- Katherine Kouzelos - Fairlawn
- Barbara Kozlov - Cleveland
- Anne Morgan - University Heights
- Shea O'Brian - Cuyahoga Falls
- Alyssa Pejic - Strongsville
U14 Additions
- Cailin Conner- Aurora
- Katherine Dolanski - Brecksville
- Jessica Mertens - Parma Heights
- Leah Sendercock - Brunswick hills
Featured Articles
The Three Moments of Soccer
Every second of every soccer game belongs to one of the 'three moments of soccer'
They are:
1. Own possession (when you have the ball - attacking)
2. Transition (when the ball is won or lost)
3. Opposition possession (when the other team has the ball - defending
Click to read details on how to play at each 'moment': Three Moments [PDF]
Goalkeeping: Getting your shoulders square to catch the ball.
In order to be able to catch a ball consistently, it’s important to be able to get your upper body turned so that your
shoulders are directly facing the flight of the ball.
Click to read the entire article: Square to Catch [PDF]
Nutrition: FIFA's Nutrition For Soccer Booklet
"The food and drink that players choose to consume can affect how they perform in sport
and help them to stay fit and healthy. All players
should choose food wisely to help achieve their
goals in sport.
We must also remember the important social and cultural aspects of eating and the pleasure
that we gain from food. A healthy diet that is good for performance can also be a source of
enjoyment.
FIFA is committed to helping all players to
achieve their goals. This booklet is part of
that commitment."
- Joseph S. Blatter, FIFA President
Click to download the booklet: Nutrition For Soccer [PDF]
All of these articles, plus many more, can be found on our web site under Member Resources.
Player Spotlight
The ENTIRE CLUB!
Instead of focusing on one player this month, we would like to congratulate you all on the success of last year (September 07-July 08). Each and every player, coach, manger, parent, sibling, etc had a hand in our success. Read past newsletters for a recap of the year. The year stared with friendlies and league play in the fall and was capped off by a fine showing at state cup and regionals. The following documents illustrate how we stack up against the rest of the state in State Cup and Regional competition:
Reminders
- Tactical Document: Everyone should review the club's tactical document that you should have received from your manger. Each and every player and coach must be familiar with the content of the document. We must all be on the same page!! No excuses!!
- Club Warm-Up: Coaches and Players (U10-U14) should be following our club warm-up for every game/event. No exceptions!!
- Stay in touch with your big/little sisters! If you would like to be partnered with a big sister, contact your manager for details!
- Juggle Club - stay sharp by getting touches on the ball! Click here for more IJC Info.
Upcoming Events ~ September 2007
These are just highlights – check with your managers for full schedule.
- League Play: September gets off to a fast start as all of our teams will play in GAASA Boys Div, State League and our U14 Akron team will also play in the Midwest Regional League. Follow all of the action from the following sites:
- MEAD Cup - Dayton, Ohio - September 1-3, 2007, U10-U14
This tournament will feature some of the best competition in the Region. It will be a great early season test for our teams!
- Club Challenge in Toledo - September 8, 2007, U10-U14: All teams will play 2 friendlies.
- College Soccer: Follow your "big sisters" in action with their respective collegiate teams. Many college games are televised on Fox Soccer Channel and ESPNU. Also, there are many local schools within driving distance - see the action live! We continually send our players to the best academic and athletic institutions in the country. Will YOU be next??
- 2007 Women's World Cup September 10 - 30 : Set your VCRs, DVRs, DVD-Rs or watch live as the best female players in the word battle for soccer's most coveted trophy.
Become a 'student of the game'... watch and analyze the highest level of the sport. You will be receiving a homework assignment during the WWC... stay tuned! Use these resources for your WWC info:
Inspiration
"Don't be distracted by criticism. Remember the only taste of success some people have is when they take a bite out of you."
~ Zig Ziglar, Author and Speaker ~
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