Field Status: -- location: Ellsworth - McAfee -- status: Closed but we will see ya soon! -- last updated: March 8, 2010
Northborough Youth Soccer
March 12, 2010
Northborough Youth Soccer is organized for children from ages 5-17 of the town of Northborough. We are an all volunteer organization dedicated to creating a fun environment for children to advance soccer skills and teach the life lessons of teamwork and determination. Read about our programs...
The opening weekend for U10, U12 and U14 teams is scheduled for Saturday April 10th. For the U6, U8, U16 and U18 teams play will begin on Sunday, April 11th. These dates all assume that the fields dry out enough and that the weather cooperates. Always check the field hotline on our web site for daily updates on field conditions.
Be sure to check out all our gallery pages for updated Spring 2009 photos!
Open Board Position:
We have one position on the NYSA board that we need to fill in the next two weeks. The position is field maintenance and it includes lining the fields at Ellsworth-McAfee, keeping the nets in good working condition and working with landscaping vendors. This is a paid position. Please, if you can help out or want to discuss the opening then contact John O’Reilly at 393-0892 this week.
ARHS State Champs Clinic:
Reminders have been sent to those players that signed up for this weekend’s clinic. The clinic will be held on Saturday, March 13th at Forekicks in Marlborough. Any player that signed up who learns that they can not attend should contact John O’Reilly at 393-0892 ASAP. We have players on the waiting list that can participate and we want to fill the sessions.
Nashoba Valley Coaches and Referee Meeting : For U10 through U18 Coaches - The NVYSL will host its annual Referees and Coaches Meetings for the spring 2010 season at the Devens Common Center, Devens, MA on Sunday March 28 beginning at 3pm.
Referees - The scheduled times are Grade 9 referees at 3:00 PM, Grade 8-and-up referees at 4:30 PM and ALL COACHES at 6:00 PM.
NYSA Coaches Meeting:
NYSA Coaches Meeting – The spring coaches meeting will be on Tuesday, March 30th at Melican Middle School beginning at 7:00 PM. All NYSA coaches are required to attend (U6 through U18).
Practices :
Practices will start once we get the approval from the town of Northborough. Most years practices usually don’t begin until April 1st weather permitting.
Flexibility:
This spring Northborough -Southborough Youth Lacrosse has been allotted some practice and game time on Ellsowth-McAfee. We will have to make some changes this spring on a few items, and we appreciate your patience as we sort this out.
Spring Tryouts for 2010/2011 Select Teams:
Tryouts for U10, U12 and U14 will return again in May. The individual age groups for each evening is still being coordinated but please note that tryouts this year will occur on the week of May 10th (May 10, 11,12) and the week of May 17th (May 17,18,19). More specific details will follow.
NE Revs & Breaker Tickets:
We will have tickets available again this year so watch the web site for more info.
World Cup Year:
The 2010 World Cup begins in just a few months in South Africa. This is a great year for kids to see their favorite players play for their country. Watch as many games as you can and keep an eye on our web site because we just might have some on the ground updates from South Africa and we may have some special events this year!
Upcoming NYSA Coaches Clinic:
What: NYSA Coaches Clinic
When: Wednesday, March 24th (6:00 -8:00 PM)
Where: Teamworks Northborough
Who: All NYSA Coaches are welcome
Cost: Zero ($0.00)
Outline: 90 minute session plus 30 minutes of Q&A
Clinic Leader: Deven Apajee, NE Revolution Director of Youth Development Program and Assistant Coach for NE Revolution's U18 Academy Team
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* Dev's Bio: Deven Apajee is currently in his fifth year with the New England Revolution, serving in a variety of roles with the club’s various youth programs. In addition to being the Director of Player Development Programs for the Revolution Academy, Apajee is also the Program Coordinator for the Youth Development Program and the primary assistant coach for the Revolution Under-18 team under Director of Youth Development, Karl Edmonds. Additionally, Apajee handles all administrative matters for both the Under-16 and Under-18 teams.
Bio Link
Congrats to the 2009 US Youth Soccer Adidas Girls Recreation Coach of the Year Darrell Lemmerman!
2009 US Youth Soccer Adidas Girls Recreation Coach of the Year – US Youth Soccer recognized Darrell Lemmerman last weekend as National Girls Recreational Coach of the Year. Darrell has played an important part in the development of NYSA players and this is a wonderful achievement. Please congratulate Darrell when you see him. Here is a quick synopsis on Darrell: Darrell Lemmerman, of Northborough, Mass., has been coaching for over 10 years and in that time has instilled a strong work ethic and sense of sportsmanship within his players. He places winning second and individual player development first for his teams in Nashoba Valley. Lemmerman's players attest that in the 10 years he has been coaching their team, every practice has been fun and enjoyable. Lemmerman tailors drills based on players' individual strengths and weaknesses to help them achieve their personal goals for improvement. Congrats Darrell!
Revolution Academy 2010 Enrollment now open Learn to play like the pros!
Develop your soccer skills at the Revolution Academy Player Development Programs!
The Academy will foster the development of youth soccer in New England by enhancing skills, mastering techniques and providing for a greater awareness and insight into the game. The Player Development Programs have designed innovative, challenging, age appropriate and skill specific curriculums for all training programs, encouraging a higher level of confidence that builds enthusiasm, passion and a continued love for the game of soccer.
More Info, Schedules and Signup
Congrats to the Algonquin Girls Varsity Soccer Team - 2009 State Champs!
Algonquin Tomahawks Girls shut out the undefeated nationally-ranked Acton-Boxboro in the Division 1 State Final.
More than 15 girls on the varsity roster played NYSA soccer! NYSA extends a big congrats to the Tomahawks!!!
Be sure to check out the full story at the following:
Tony Brossi - Grade 7
NYSA wants to congratulate Tony Brossi for achieving Grade 7 Referee. This is a very challenging and high honor for referees (top 5% of 6000 referees in MA).
To be upgraded to a Grade 7 referee, you need to be certified by the MSRC per USSF regulations on three tests: Game Assessment, Physical Endurance and a Written Test.
NYSA Hall of Fame: NYSA wants to recognize those teams who have excelled in their respective tournaments. As such we are in the process of developing a NYSA Hall of Fame page dedicated to their fantastic accomplishments. The information we have is NOT complete. Please help us complete this Hall of Fame by forwarding any additional info, photos, or game details to HallOfFame@nysa.net. Check out our NYSA Hall of Fame
NYSA Community Forum now open: NYSA has set up a community forum for the entire NYSA community to collaboratively share info, ideas, experiences relating to NYSA Soccer. Be sure to check out some soccer drills, teamwork ideas, recommended blogs, or maybe even just watch a video on how to kick like a girl!!! All this and more can be found at: http://www.nysa.net/community .
Become a Soccer Referee
Northborough Youth Soccer is affiliated with the Nashoba Valley Youth Soccer League. The NVYSL uses United States Soccer Federation licensed referees. Have you ever thought about becoming a referee? You do not have to be a soccer player yourself to become a referee. General knowledge of the game is helpful. Training is conducted by the Massachusetts State Referee Committee. Dads and moms are welcome to be trained as well as interested youths.
Check out all the details.
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