• Advantage is a team concept and thus the referee must be aware not only of the fouled player's ability to continue his or her attack but also of the ability of any of the player's teammates to continue the attack themselves.
• Advantage has been applied when the decision is made, not when the advantage signal is given.  The signal itself may often be delayed for 2-3 seconds while the referee evaluates the advantage situation to determine if it will continue.
• Where it does not continue, the Laws of the Game provide for the referee to stop play for the original foul.
• If the original foul involved violence, the referee is advised not to apply advantage unless there is an immediate chance of scoring a goal.
  

• In the absence of a whistle stopping play and if the ball had entered the net, the advantage would clearly have continued and the goal would be counted.
• If, in this case, the ball had entered the goal after the whistle had sounded, the goal could not be counted.
• Ideally, the referee in this incident should have delayed stopping play for the original foul until he saw more concretely what Sealy would have been able to do with the ball.
  

• ussoccer.com YouTube Page (front page)
• U.S. Soccer Referee Department Playlist (all referee videos)
• U.S. Soccer Referee Position Paper: April 11, 2008 (Advantage and the Penalty Area)
  

Girls Youth Soccer Coach

Experienced Player & Coach looking for a Team to Coach

Soccer Experience:

• Played Competitive soccer from age 12 yrs. old on to 17 years old. Traveled all over California for tournaments with Solano Eagles, and Lynx as Center Midfielder/Forward. Won multiple awards for MVP, Most Goals & Most Assists on the team. Was captain of Solano Lynx all three years on the team ages 15-17.
• Played High School Soccer received MVP in 1999.
• Played Division 1 Collegiate Soccer at Sacramento State University 2001 as Forward/Midfielder.
• Currently plays on SFC United Women's Premiere Team.

Coaching Experience:

• Coached indoor soccer for children ages 8 and under in 2004.
• Coach for U-14 girls Metro soccer League in Boise, Idaho Spring 2007. Finished season 4-6-1.
• Assistant Coach for Capital High School Girls Soccer JV & Varsity, 7/2007-10/2007. Finished season 9-4-1, made it to second round in league playoffs.
• Camp Coach for Trish Mabe's Striker & Keeper Day Camp June 2007.

Certifications:

• CPR/First Aid Certified June 2007
• Currently seeking to obtain Coaching "F" license

Other Qualifications:

• Spent 2 years as a tutor working with children in grades K-12 on multiple subjects, recreation activities, and field trips.
• Was a camp counselor for Okizu Cancer Camp for Kids in 2006.
• Current Volunteer for Hands On Bay Area

GOALS:

To be a positive influence on the lives of our youth; through the disciplined and strengthening sport of soccer. As a coach, teacher, mentor, and friend my goal is to build lasting & trusting relationships with both the child & the parents. Soccer is my passion; I understand the sport in every aspect of positions, strategy, conditioning, technique, sportsmanship, discipline, and teamwork. I'd love to be that role model in every child's life that teaches them the meaning of determination, aspiration, individualism, and self-confidence. Team & individual trainings provided, please contact me for more information.

REFERENCES:

1.                 Casey Marlene, Head Coach Capital High Varsity Soccer, 208-830-5832 casemarl@sarmc.org

2.                 Effrain Ruiz, Head Coach Capital High JV Soccer, 208-409-6624 blastgoaliecoach@hotmail.com

You can contact me at brerussell@gmail.com or 916-606-0785

Brianna Russell

About Carnaval SoccerFest
Carnaval SoccerFest is a fun, interactive Soccer event designed to encourage and support young people in discovering and developing their athletic talents. SoccerFest is dedicated to celebrating Soccer, the world's most popular sport and pastime, while emphasizing participation, teamwork, respect, and leadership. For more information, visit  www.carnavalsoccerfest.com

By Karen Stanley 

The more contact your players have with the ball, the better they can develop their ball touch. Therefore, you may want your practices to have maximum ball touches for each player.

Here's a suggestion: Start each practice with 10 to 30 minutes of dribbling and moves. Each player, including your goalkeepers, need to have a ball. Begin by giving them directives, one at a time, and mix it up. Call a different directive every 30 seconds or every minute. have them stretch in between. Focus on your players using vision and using change of direction and change of pace. Here are some you can try:

·                                 Dribble with your right foot only; now with your left foot only

·                                 Use the inside of the feet only; touch ball on every step

·                                 Dribble with the outside of both feet; now with the inside only

·                                 Use the inside and outside of your left foot only, touch on every step; now with the right foot

·                                 Use the laces only, and change of pace

·                                 Rake the ball with the sole of your right foot; now the the sole of your left

·                                 Rake three times to the left, and once to the right, then straight ahead

·                                 Stop the ball with the sole of your right foot, and accelerate immediately

·                                 Do a step over move with your left foot

·                                 Pull the ball back with the sole of your right foot, explode into space

·                                 Cut the ball with the inside of your left foot; now with the outside

·                                 Change direction; now, change pace

·                                 Do an "L" move, left inside to right inside; now right to left

·                                 Jump up for a header, as you push the ball ahead of you

·                                 Now do a push-up; now a sit-up; now a somersault

·                                 Juggle the ball with your feet only, now dribble again

·                                 "Switch" on the command with another teammate; your ball with theirs

·                                 Push the ball forward with the sole of your feet; now pull

By Tony Waiters, NSCAASeniorAcademy Staff Coach

Activity One: Big Shot

Objectives

·                                 To develop the ability to create angles and positions

·                                 To improve shooting from central areas

·                                 An excellent and fun practice for players age 12 and above.

Organization

·                                 Mark area 30 x 25 yards with midfield line.

·                                 Two full-sized goals (portable or improvised goals with cones or poles).

·                                 Two goalkeepers.

·                                 2, 3 or 4 v. 1 (plus goalkeeper) in each half.

·                                 A goalkeeper starts by rolling a ball to one of four players.

·                                 Four players keep possession from the opponent while working to create a shooting position.

·                                 Shots can only be taken from within own half.

·                                 After the shot, the one advanced team player (the "sniffer") looks for scoring opportunities from rebounds off the goalkeeper, defenders or goal posts.

·                                 The goalkeeper controls from the back and is always available for the back pass. Goalkeepers cannot shoot.

Coaching Points

·                                 Encourage players to try a strike for goal.

·                                 Tell the "sniffer" to always gamble on the possibility of a rebound.

·                                 Have the defending players take up good positions to block shots (even though they are confined to their half).

·                                 Encourage the goalkeeper to work at maintaining a view of the ball at times.

·                                 Teach the goalkeeper to make a good decision relative to the situations (e.g., whether to catch or deflect the ball into non-dangerous areas).

·                                 The challenge is to outscore the opposition.

Activity Two: The Corner Shot

Objective

·                                 To develop accurate passing and shooting with both feet, and to gain a simple understanding of corner kicks for players 6-8 years old.

Organization

·                                 Place balls in the corners of the playing area.

·                                 The coach rolls a ball by foot or by hand.

·                                 The coach shouts "Go!" and the player at the first cone must go around the second one.

·                                 The shooting player retrieves his or her own shot, then returns to the end of the line.

·                                 This increases the activity level and also encourages the shooter not to kick the ball too far, but rather concentrate on the accuracy.

·                                 There is no goalkeeper, so players can practice accruate kicking.

·                                 Change players and cones to the opposite side of the field.

·                                 Children leave their ball with the coach on the way back.

·                                 With a large group, split it into two (with an assistant coach); have one group at one end and one at the other end.

·                                 Record the number of the team's scoring attempts that succeed in 20 shots and keep score at each practice.

Coaching Points

·                                 As players become better, narrow the goal or deliver quicker passes.

·                                 Point out that most shots will be taken with the left foot.

·                                 Total concentration: head down, eyes on the ball.

·                                 Encourage accuracy rather than power shooting.

·                                 Use the inside of the foot like a hockey stick.

·                                 Encourage players to strive to become "two-footed."

By George Perry, NSCAASeniorAcademy Staff Coach

Activity One: Receiving balls on the ground.

Organization: Divide the group into equal numbers with half of the players located outside of a designated area (size and shape appropriate for age and numbers of players) with a ball. The remaining players will take up a position inside the area. The inside players will check to a ball, receive the pass, turn and play the ball to another player outside of the area. After this pass is completed, the player will check to another ball and continue the exercise. Rotate the players frequently (every 45 seconds to one minute) to keep the activity fresh.

Coaching Points:
·  Players should accelerate to the ball, slowing down as they prepare to receive it

·  Players should look where they are turning before receiving the ball so they are aware of the other players in the area and available passing options

·  Players should make an explosive move into space with their first touch after the turn

·  The angle of the players' receiving leg should be adjusted so the knee is in front of the foot, to keep the ball on the ground

Activity Two: Striking the ball over distance.

Organization: Divide the players into three groups of three players each (adjust accordingly), with each group in a different color bib. Set up a rectangular grid, divided into three zones (again, adjust size of area appropriate for age and skill level of group). Two teams will take a position in one of the outer zones of the grid, with the middle third unoccupied. The third team of three will position one player in each of the three zones.

Objectives:
·  The teams in the outer zones must play the ball over or through the middle space to the team in the opposite outer zone

·  When a player from the defending team (team with one player in each of the three zones) wins the ball, their team changes places with the team that lost the ball.

Coaching Points:
·  Preparation touch must put the ball away from the body so the player may step into the longer pass

·  Position of players' non-kicking foot should be slightly behind and to the inside of the ball

·  Ankle of the passing foot is locked with the toe down and to the outside

·  If the ball is meant to go over the middle space, player should strike the ball slightly below center

EMP

SOCCER SPECIFIC SPEED AND AGILITY TRAINING

Speed and agility are invaluable in the game of soccer. EMP training will help you maximize your speed and agility potential by teaching you proper sprint mechanics, improving your dynamic strength and power, and increasing your efficiency of movement on the playing field.

Instructor: Eva Popper, M.S., CSCS

SCU Women's Soccer Strength and Conditioning Coach

Played 4 years Division 1 Soccer for Pepperdine University

Each 1 hour training session will be divided as follows:

Dynamic Warm-up

Core Strength Training

Neuromuscular and Balance Training

Linear Speed Training

Agility Training

Cool Down/Stretching

Individual Training: $75 per session

Semi-Private Training (2 athletes): $50 per session

Small Group Training (3-6 athletes) $40 per session

Contact: Eva Popper

Phone: 650.208.6285

Email: empopper@hotmail.com

S.F. RECREATION & PARK SOCCER CLUB PRESENTS:

FRIDAY NIGHT 7 ON 7 SOCCER TEEN NIGHT

WHERE: GARFIELD PARK

AGES: 14 TO 18 YRS. OF AGE

TIMES: 7:30 PM TO 9:30 PM

START DATE: 03-14-2008

IF YOU OUR INTERSTED COME DOWN AND SIGN-UP WITH A DIRECTOR:

1271 TREAT AVE.

SF, CA. 94110

415-695-5010

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Job Opening Announcement 

Positions:  Head Women's Soccer Coach

Requirements:  Playing Experience and or knowledge of the sport is required.  Previous high school coaching experience is preferred.  Must be available during after school hours (2:00-7:00) and weekends.

Salary: $4600 for the season( Oct 20th 2008- Mar. 1, 2009) 

Employment Opportunities:  Full or part time positions ( teaching, professional staff, classified staff)

School Data:  Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory is a Catholic, coed high school of 1200 students run the auspices of the Christian Brothers, Daughters of Charity and the Archdiocese of San Francisco.  We are a culturally diverse, college preparatory high located in the heart of San Francisco.

Application Procedure:  If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a complete resume with references and letter of application that contains full information of your coaching qualifications to:

Applications will also be accepted via email at phil.freed@shcp.edu

Application Deadline: Until position is filled

Additional Information:  Requests for additional information should be directed to Mr. Phil Freed 415 775-6626 ext. 737. or email at phil.freed@shcp.edu

Middle School Soccer Coach Opening

Position:

Assistant and head middle school soccer coach positions available for Fall 2008 (Grades 6-8)

Qualifications: 

- Must have coaching experience and ability to work with competitive middle school boys

- Must be willing to teach skills, strategy, a positive attitude, good sportsmanship, and life lessons that may arise

- Licensed coach USSF "E/D" or higher

- Competent and knowledgeable soccer coach

Where:  Small independent school located in the Pacific Heights District.  Practices are at Morton Field in the Presidio.  Game locations vary

When:  League runs from September through November 2008.  Practice days and times vary.  For example, 8th grade teams practice 3-4 days a week from 2:30-4:30pm and 6th grade teams practice 2 days a week from 3:30-5:30 with games on Saturday. 

Compensation: 

A stipend up to $2,000 will be given to qualified head coaches 

A stipend up to $1,500 will be given to qualified assistant coaches
Please respond with coaching experience to ROGERGOL4@aol.com

Mission Youth Soccer League will like to invite you to their 18th Annual Soccer Season

2008 - 2009 Soccer Season Pass will be used

AGES:

GIRLS: U-6, U-8, U-10, U-12, U-14, U-16

BOYS: U-6, U-8, U-10, U-11, U-12, U-13, U-14, U-15, U-16, U-19

OUTSIDE TEAM FEES: U-6 THRU U-14 / $ 550.00 PER TEAM

U-15 THRU U-19 $ 650.00 PER TEAM / 3 MAN REFERRE PER GAME

START DATE FOR LEAGUE: JUNE 21, 2008

U-6 THRU U-10 RECREATIONAL:

ALL PLAYERS WILL RECEIVE AN AWARD AT THE END OF THE SEASON

U-11 THRU U-19:

1ST AND 2ND PLACE AWARD ONLY WILL BE GIVEN PER DIVISION

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: MAY 31, 2008

In order to complete the MYSL registration, you must provide us with a copy of your Golden Rod and all player passes as well as a check payable to MYSL.

Practice Field Reservation Forms Our On-Line: www.sfgov.org

Please coaches of the MYSL make copies and give out to teams, players, coaches, other leagues, sport shops, restaurants, etc. The more teams that join the better our league will be.

For more information, please contact: Jose Guzman / CELL: 415-678-9955 OR OFFICE: 648-8049

All CYSA teams thru Northern California are invited to come and play

http://www.coerver-norcal.com/ (415) 460-9060

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COERVER SCHOOL OF SOCCER

PRESENTS

2008 SPRING SOCCER SKILLS ACADEMY
and 4v4 MINI SOCCER

WHERE: 

WHEN:

Mon's & Wed's in April & May - U8 - U14   /   4:00 - 5:30 pm

April 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30  /  May  5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28

CONTACTS:

Ron Benjamin 460-9060 / 916-300-8884 Jason Werner 577-8893

INSTRUCTORS:

PRICE:

$240 for 16 sessions / $160 for 8 sessions / $25 for each drop-in session
(checks payable to "Coerver-Norcal")

REGISTRATION:

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM

Need A Coach For Your Team?

 Jose Ortiz
1205 Geraldine Way #3
Belmont, CA  94002
Cell (650) 290-2134
Ortizj85@yahoo.com
_____________________________________________________________________

            When I was 18, I got involved as a volunteer soccer coach in an after school soccer program at San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD).  I assisted in coaching high school kids in a recreational soccer program for at-risk students.  I also did community service by volunteering in various cultural events, community meetings, and assisting in academic school field trips with the SMUHSD. 

            After, I joined the San Andreas Youth Soccer Organization (SAYSO) as a soccer coach for young kids.  In the fall of 2004, I was assigned my own team in SAYSO. 

            In 2005, I signed up for soccer coaching courses and received the State Diploma from National Soccer Coaching Association of American (NSCAA).  In 2006, I attending another coaching course and received the Regional Diploma from NSCAA.  Also in 2006, I continued taking coaching courses and received the F License from the California Youth Soccer Association (CYSA). I received my Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) in 2006 as well. 

            In 2007, I continued taking coaching courses and received my State and Regional Diploma for Goalkeeping Academy from NSCAA. I continued attending courses and received the Advance Regional Diploma from NSCAA.

        Now in 2008 I signed up for the National Diploma from the NSCAA and passed with a "Good Pass" (GP). I currently continue to be a part of SAYSO staff. 

Play BEACH soccer this

SUMMER!

At

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

June 21 & 22

Visit our website for all the information

www.proambeachsoccerusa.com

Sign up soon! Spaces fill up fast!

Play soccer and have a family weekend of fun!

 

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VIEW/DOWNLOAD FLYER

KIDS GET A T-SHIRT,
BALL AND BAG

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SF Viking Summer Camp has been around for years, yet for many of our soccer players it is their first camp experience. Our staff consists of nationally licensed coaches, former professional, and college players, who were selected for their ability to teach and their passion for the game.

Our coaches ensure that players of every age and ability level will have fun learning the game of soccer. The low player to coach ratio enables the coaches to provide continuous attention and individual skills training. The camp also provides a variety of group exercises, small-sided games, and full field matches. In addition to this first class training every player will receive an official camp shirt, soccer ball, and bag. At the end of the week every player will also get a personal evaluation from the coaching staff.

Philosophy:

The San Francisco Viking Club Soccer Camp is designed to instruct boys and girls ages 5 to 15 in individual skills while improving techniques and tactics. The Viking Soccer Club will develop, enhance, and increase the skills of each soccer player regardless of level or playing ability. Finally, the Club will provide an atmosphere that is welcoming, engaging, and FUN.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Procedure: In groups of four, players practice serving around each other in a short-short-long rhythm. Server 2 starts by serving a ball to S4. S4 receives the pass (preferably with one touch) and plays a short pass to S5. S5 returns the pass to S4 and then pressures S4 so that he or she must play the ball around S5 in order to complete a pass to S2. S4 and S5 then switch roles. S2 and S3 combine in the same fashion so that S2 now serves around S3 and then switches roles. The combination results in a serve from S4 (that bends around S5) to S3. This sequence can be performed with driven or flighted passes that bend on the ground or in the air.

Coaching Points: This activity is fundamental repetition, so the coach is looking for all technical elements:
• Body position
• Plant foot position
• Point of contact on the ball
• Follow-through

Variation: By instructing players not to pressure the partner who is serving the long pass, the same rhythm can be used to train serving balls without using the bending technique.

For drill animation, CLICK HERE.

Soccer in the Sand presents a 5v5 beach soccer tournament!

Ocean Beach May 11, 2008

San Francisco

REGISTER AND CHECK OUT WEBSITE:

soccerinthesand.com

OceanBeach Tournament

• May 11, 2008 (Boys and Girls Sun.)

• What is it- A one day small sided 5v5 soccer tournament played in the sand with goalkeepers creating lots of shots and GOALS!

• What are the benefits- Every team will be guaranteed 3 games filled with lots of touches on the ball and an environment to try all your latest moves.

• How about the family- The entire family is encouraged to come and enjoy the games and the beach. This is one soccer tournament you won't have to drag the siblings to.

• Games will be 4v4 plus goalkeepers (5v5). Games will consist of two 12 minute halves with a 2 minute half time. All teams will be guaranteed 3 bracket games with the opportunity to advance to the semis and finals.

• AGE DIVISIONS: ALL AGES U8 BOYS AND GIRLS through ADULT MENS, WOMENS AND COED DIVISIONS.

• COST: $250.00 per team

Please feel free to contact:

Jordan Arias
Assistant Director of Soccer in the Sand
jaria08@hotmail.com
760-831-1520

REGISTER AND CHECK OUT WEBSITE: soccerinthesand.com

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Dear Friends & Park Lovers:
I apologize for the mass email, but I am writing to ask for your help with an important initiative of the San Francisco Giants.  You may have recently seen in the news that the Giants are competing to develop the 16-acre parcel of land across McCovey Cove from AT&T Park.  Our proposal features a dramatic 5.5 acre waterfront park designed by the creators of Crissy Field, a spectacular shoreline promenade, an elegantly refinished Pier 48, and exciting venues for active recreation (including a rooftop soccer field), music, food and cultural venues, including a sustainable food concept by Alice Waters, Delancey Street Cafe and galleries.  It will also provide parking to serve the ballpark and the surrounding neighborhood. 

We call our proposal "Mission Rock" to reflect the site's history - an actual rock formation in the San Francisco Bay called "Mission Rock" sat just off shore from the property. We are now in the midst of a campaign to win support for our project from the neighborhood and from all corners of our City. I hope that you will consider supporting this important project that will bring much-needed open space and active recreation to the City's central waterfront.

Please visit the project website at www.missionrock.org to learn more about our proposal and to register your support. Also, please forward this or your own email to friends who may be interested in learning our proposal.

Thank you for your consideration!  Go Giants! 
--Staci Slaughter

Year Around Soccer Clinics

At: Garfield Park
1271 Treat Ave.

Tuesday's & Thursday's

4pm to 5pm Girls and Boys Ages: 3 to 6

Wednesday's & Friday's

5pm to 6pm Girls and Boys Ages: 7 to 9

For more info, See Director
Or call 415-695-5010