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(Click on article of interest to be taken directly to that article)
  1. Xara Sportswear Closeout Special
  2. Uefa approves artificial pitches
  3. Coaching Corner: Training the Central Midfielder (Part 4 of 4)
  4. SF Coed League Needs Women
  5. Americans Playing Abroad Link
  6. English Boy’s Team Looking For Hosts and Opponents
  7. SF Men’s Team Looking For Players
  8. 7th ANNUAL JOSE CORONADO MEMORIAL FUTSAL™ LEAGUE 2005
  9. 2005 Pacific Coast Spring Soccer League (PCSSL) Season Information
  10. Fun Foosball Film
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Uefa approves artificial pitches

Uefa president Johansson has given plastic pitches the green light.

Uefa says it will allow European matches to be played on artificial pitches from the start of next season.

Click here to read more about this story.

Coaching Corner: Training the Central Midfielder (Part 4 of 4)

By Roland Loy, German A-License
(Courtesy of Success in Soccer)

This is part 4 in a four-part series that will focus on training central midfield players.  Part 1 dealt with defensive exercises, while part 2 focused on building the attack.  Part three addressed passing to the front runners, while the fourth and final installment will concentrate on shooting.

1. SETTING UP A SHOT

Set up
• Two forwards play two 1 v. 1s against two man-markers inside the penalty box, in front of a goal with goalkeeper. 
• The midfielder starts out outside the penalty box line, with a number of balls.

Sequence 
• The midfielder tries to create shooting opportunities by playing combinations with the two forwards.
• The midfielder can only shoot from inside the penalty box.
•  The attackers have various options for the attack, e.g. wall passes, overlapping, etc. 
• If the man-markers win the ball, they try to dribble out of the penalty box.

Objectives 
• Setting up shots with combination plays
• Accurate shooting

2. SHOOTING AFTER HIGH-SPEED DRIBBLING  

Set up
• The midfielder stands about 30 yards in front of a goal with goalkeeper, with a number of balls.
• One defender stands outside the penalty box.
• Two pass receivers stand to the defender's right and left.

Sequence
• The midfielder dribbles at top speed toward the defender and tries to get past, enter the penalty box and shoot. 
• Alternatively, he can play a wall pass with one of the pass receivers.

Objectives
• High-speed dribbling training
• Getting past an opponent with a solo run or wall pass


3. SETTING UP A SHOT WITH A HEADER

Set up
Three players take assigned positions in front of a goal with goalkeeper:
• One player (or the coach) stands on a sideline with a number of balls.
• One player (the attacking forward) stands inside the penalty box.
• The midfielder stands outside the penalty box.

Sequence
• The passer on the sideline kicks a long, high pass to the forward inside the penalty box.
• The forward heads the ball back into the path of the midfielder, who is moving toward the goal.
• Depending on the situation, the midfielder shoots either directly or after briefly controlling the ball.
• Possible variations: high passes from various positions to the forward, or with an opponent for the forward.

Objectives
• Fast, accurate shots set up by a header
• Moving up to the front

 

SF Coed League Needs Women

Are you interested in playing full field 11-a-side coed soccer?  The SFCRSL is looking for some dedicated WOMEN players to join our league this season.  The SFCRSL (San Francisco Coed Recreational Soccer League) is a fun, recreational league that has been playing in San Francisco for almost 30 years.  Teams are split into 2 divisions, which are roughly "competitive" and "intermediate".  Games are a full 90 minutes, with full size goals, uniforms, and sanctioned referees etc.  We use FIFA rules, with 3 exceptions: (1) 5-touch limit to ensure everyone stays involved in the game and not just a couple of superstars, (2) women take all penalty kicks, and (3) no slide tackles allowed.  The age range in the league is early 20s to somewhere in the early 50s (approx.) with the bulk of the players in the mid-20s to mid-30s.  In addition to the games, we plan a number of social events for players in the league, including trips to major soccer games in the Bay Area, as well as league parties each season.

Spaces are available IMMEDIATELY for the current season.  All games this season are in Golden Gate Park on Sundays through the end of December 2004 and are either at 9am, 11am, 1pm or 3pm, depending on the week and the team you're on.  Most teams looking for players are willing to negotiate substantial discounts, if not provide free team membership, on their teams to ensure they get enough women on their teams.  Please act quickly if you're interested as there's typically a week turnaround period to get new players registered.

Questions? Interested? Please contact Stuart Berman at president@sfcrsl.org or post in the "Players Looking For Teams" Forum on the SFCRSL website ( www.SFCRSL.org ).

For those men who are interested, there are no teams at the moment with openings for men, but you are welcome to post in the above forum and you may be contacted for the Spring season.

Please feel free to forward this to any women you know who might be interested in joining the league!

Thanks!
Stuart Berman
President
San Francisco Coed Recreational Soccer League

Americans Playing Abroad Link

www.yanks-abroad.com
An independent news source for Americans abroad and the USA men's national team.
Click here to visit the website.

English Boy’s Team Looking For Hosts and Opponents

Dear Coach,

I am acting as the agent for Leeds Grammar School from England.Although I work out of Canada out company handles many tours for U.K. based teams.

 Leeds Grammar School is visiting California next July, and has expressed an interest in visiting San Francisco, Santa Rosa, Sacramento, Fullerton and San Diego.

 They are looking to be housed in as manyplaces as possible to help with their costs.They are also bringing a supporters group who will stay in Hotels.

 Part of their itinerary has been completed. Hosting has been arranged in Fullerton for July 13th, 14th and 15th and they are participating in the Albion Cup in San Diego on the 16th and 17th.

 I am looking for clubs in San Francisco, Santa Rosa and Sacramento that may be interested in hosting this team.

 The dates are as follows:

 San Francisco: July 4th , 5th and 6th.            Game preferred on 6th

 Sacramento    : July 7th, 8th and 9th.             Game preferred on 9th

 Santa Rosa    : July 10th, 11th and 12th.        Game preferred on 12th.

 During their time at each location we arrange excursions so that they do not inconvenience their hosts. Normally they would be with their hosts for breakfast and possibly some dinners.

 The group has  approximately 29 people in the group, including their coaches. The boys are aged U18. The  coaches will take hotel accommodation.

 I would appreciate your club considering this request and letting me know if you have an interest in hosting and playing Leeds grammar school.

 Kind Regards,

  Ken Jones
ken@uniglobeplus.com
SF Men’s Team Looking For Players
--- San Francisco City Football Club is now looking for players to add to it's 1st division and reserve side rosters!

If you know anyone who might be interested in trying out for us, please refer them to the following link:

http://www.sfcfc.com/tryouts.htm

Thanks, and look for SF City to resume action next year in March!

-Jonathan

San Francisco City Football Club
Champions, 2nd division San Francisco Soccer Football League
www.sfcfc.com
7th ANNUAL JOSE CORONADO MEMORIAL FUTSAL™ LEAGUE 2005


San Francisco Recreation & Park Department

MISSION SATELLITE SOCCER
7th ANNUAL JOSE CORONADO MEMORIAL FUTSAL™ LEAGUE 2005

Download the League Regulations Flyer here

WHERE:
Mission Rec. Center, Upper Noe Rec. Center, Ocean View Rec. Center, Sunset Rec. Center, Glen Park Rec. Center, Palega Rec. Center, St Mary's Rec. Center and SOMA Rec. Center. Other sites to be announced.
WHO:

8 & Und, 10 & Und, 12 & Und, 14 & Und, 16 & Und, and 18 & Und Boys Recreational and Elite Division
8 & Und, 10 & Und, 12 & Und, 14 & Und, 16 & Und, and 18 & Und Girls Recreational and Elite Division
Men's Elite Div and Men's Rec. Div., Women's Elite Div. and Women's Rec. Div.

GAME DAYS:

Games are Sundays for youth divisions and Monday evenings for adult divisions.

GAME TIMES:

Sundays – 9am-7pm Mondays – 6pm-10pm

WHEN:

The league will start January 9, 2005 for youth teams and January 10, 2005 for adult teams. It will run through March 2005.

TEAMS:

The league will be limited to 9 teams per rec. and elite divisions (12 players per roster). Extra teams will be put on a waiting list. First come first serve.

DUE DATE:

DECEMBER 23, 2004 at 10pm IS THE DUE DATE FOR ROSTERS AND FEES.

COST:

A fee of $175.00 per youth team and $375.00 per adult team will be charged to cover awards and officials.

ROSTERS:

Rosters/Rules can be picked up at Mission Playground. (3555 19 th St. and Valencia).

CONTACT:

For more info. contact Luis Azucena at Mission Playground at 695-5008/282-7159 or Jose Guzman at 641-2815. You can also email us at: recparksoccer@sfgov.org or visit our website at www.recparksoccer.com


The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation or disability. If persons believe they have been discriminated against in any department activity, program or facility, they may file a complaint with this department at Mclaren Lodge, Fell and Stanyan Sts. Golden Gate Park, SF CA 94117 or with the Office of Equal Opportunity, US Department of the Interior, Washington, DC 20240. For more information on program accessibility, write to the department of call 831-2701. Deaf access please use C.R.S. 800-735-2929. Muni accessibility info: Mon-Fri @ (415) 923-6142, other times @ (415) 673-6364 V/TDD 831-2785.
2005 PCSSL Season Information
Welcome to the 2005
Pacific Coast Spring Soccer League (PCSSL)

Click here to download the following information about the 2005 PCSSL season:

  • Board Members Contact Information, Page 1
  • Application Information, Page 2
  • Application & Roster, Pages 3-4
  • League Playing Rules, Page 5-7
  • Scores, Standings, and Game Cards Information, Page 8

Please read carefully and follow instructions.

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