Arlington Soccer Association for Arlington and Falls Church, Virginia Youth Soccer

Arlington Soccer Association - Arlington & Falls Church, VA





Coaches Corner
The weekly newsletter for rec and travel soccer coaches.
October 24, 2006
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Schedule Update
 
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Technical Training: The First Touch
 
By Grant Smith, Director of Coaching, ATSC
Coach Tip of the Week

The most important technical skill a young player needs to develop is their first touch.

Every other technical skill is determined by the first touch . . .


Winter Indoor Soccer
 
Registration for Winter Indoor Soccer League ends November 10.

Fundraising
 
ASA Board is looking for volunteers

The ASA Board is looking for volunteers to help with fund raising and sponsorships for our neighborhood clubs, players, and the two new ASA tournaments - the spring travel tournament and the fall rec tournament.

If you know of anyone who has fund raising experience and can help us, ask them to call Carla de la Pava at 703-524-2373.


Soccer Exhibit
 
"Soccer: Planet at Play" Ends Sunday, Oct 29

National Geographic exhibit features photographs of soccer around the world, plus video highlights from U.S. Major League Soccer.

A fun trip for soccer families.

The NGS Museum Explorers Hall is at 17th and M Streets NW. Admission is free. Open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, call 202 857 7588.


Lost and Found
 

  • Gray Hoodie Sweatshirt

    Diane Shinn, a South Arlington Soccer Club parent, reports a lost gray hoodie sweatshirt with NYC on the front. She believes it was left at the Powhatan Springs field on October 8, the Sunday tournament day.

    Please contact Diane Shinn if you have this item or know anything about it.

  • Gold Wedding Band

    Scott Sevart reports he lost a gold wedding band on Sunday, October 22, at the Nottingham fields. He was mainly on the soccer field sideline nearest to 29th st. He also spent a little time on the other field also nearest to 29th st.

    The inscription reads SDS MTR 1/04/96.

    Please contact:
    Scott D. Sevart, (703) 237-4294
    Co-coach Falls Church U-10 Boys Division I


Travel Home Match of the Week
 

ATSC Game of the Week
Come out and see the U14 Boys Venom (NCSL Div 1) take on the OLNY Pumas Sunday October 29 12:30pm at Virginia Highlands field.

The Venom is coached by Jawed Sanie.


DC United Games
 

Buy a DC United t-shirt for
$5The 2006 MLS Playoffs have started. The United play the Red Bulls at home, Sunday, October 29, at 6:00 pm.

ASA ticket price is $25, regular price is $35, and DC United black t-shirts are $5 for us.



The Arlington Soccer Association has soccer programs for kids ages 5 – 18 in Arlington and Falls Church.

  • Neighborhood recreational soccer teams for all boys & girls.
  • Teen soccer teams for high school-age players.
  • Travel soccer teams for more competitive players selected in tryouts.
  • TOPSoccer brings the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to any boy or girl, 4 - 19, who has a mental or physical disability.

ASA youth soccer programs are sponsored in cooperation with the Arlington County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources and the Falls Church City Recreation & Parks Department.


Steve Spangler, President
Arlington Soccer Association

 
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