Applause is a
monthly newsletter that focuses on issues -- on-field and
off the field
situations -- facing parents on all ages. Kentucky Youth Soccer
tries to
provide topical, real world situations in order for each of your
families to get the
most out of the beautiful game of soccer.
If you have any
situations that you would like addressed in this forum,
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webmaster@kysocer.net.
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Holiday Season Upon
Us Parents Can Make
the Difference in the Players Enjoyment of the
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Please pass on to
others in your organization December
2008 | |
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Fall Soccer Ends as
Focus Shifts to Holidays |
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Holiday
Spirit Upon Us |
 As
we move into December the gear gets washed and stowed, the
cleats cleaned and polished and the ball moved to the hall
closet as young minds begin to focus on the holidays and cold
weather. This edition of Applause features two new
articles that focuses on both the sidelines, some new soccer
DVDs for parents and players and a great book for winter
reading by soccer parents from the English Football
Association - the home were soccer began. The new
Health and Fitness and the Great Parents series will
take this month off in Applause but are well stocked in
the Parent's Place for your winter reading. Finally, we
will close this issue with some great gift ideas from the
"fabled soccer traders" and great friends at Eurosport. adidas gear will be a feature
for sure.
To all the Kentucky soccer family - enjoy the winter
break, have a great holiday season. We will see you
again on the pitch as we get ready for spring
soccer. |
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Top Ten
Things Coaches Wish Soccer Parents Would
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by Mike
Baptiste
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As the spring season approaches, I figured this would be
a timely article. As both a 
soccer parent and coach, it has always been interesting
watching the interactions (or lack thereof) of parents and
coaches. Usually the interaction is good, but at times it can
be strained, to the detriment of the team. We all have our pet
peeves, so I figured I'd come up with a couple of lists that
highlight what we all can do to make the beautiful game more
enjoyable for our kids AND the adults.
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Top Ten Things
Soccer Parents Wish (Some) Coaches Would
Do |
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 Here
is the top ten list from a parent perspective and what parents
wish coaches would do. Obviously all the items in this list
aren't applicable to ALL coaches. But I'm sure all of us have
been guilty of at least one of the following things at one
time or another!
We hold you in the highest regard because you
voluntarily agree to spend hours on end with a group of
energetic, rambunctious kids and still manage to smile about
it when we're pulling our hair out daily just dealing
with ours. But they're still our little angels and we hope you
understand that we might be a little neurotic about that at
times.
To read the whole article, click
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FA Learning Soccer Parents
Book |
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This book
guides parents in being productively involved with their
child, helping them
achieve their very best. Includes: choosing a team and being
involved; sharing the interest; being a "backyard coach." 169
pages. Price: $14.99 Available at Soccer.com.
Contents
Chapter 1 - Sharing an
interest
Chapter 2 - The backyard
coach
Chapter 3 - Finding the right
team
Chapter 4 - Being involved
Chapter 5 -
Supporting your child
Chapter 6 - What children can
expect from soccer parents
Chapter 7 - What soccer
parents can expect from children
Chapter 8 - The
training of young players
Chapter 9 - Using the
experience of a soccer parent
Chapter 10 - Maintaining
teenage interest |
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"Soccer
Mom" |
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Newly Release
DVD
Being a modern single mother is tough. In the past, moms
were expected only to work full time, shop, clean, and help
with homework. Now, thanks to Soccer Mom, their kids are going
to start expecting them to dress up like famous Italian soccer
stars and coach their team to the championship. By
crossing a heartwarming tale of family togetherness with a
sports underdog story, Soccer Mom succeeds more than it fails,
and ultimately fares better than a lot of its family movie
competition.
To get information on this DVD, go
here. |
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"Soccer For
Kids" |
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DVD
for Young Children |
Getting Started teaches soccer the fun way, with music,
songs, easy diagrams and  simple explanation of the skills needed
to play the game. Join Squishy™, the Talking Soccer Ball, and
his friend, the Magic Chalkboard, as they introduce you to the
world's most popular game.
Join the team at soccer practice as Squishy™ and
Coach Kramer teach the basic soccer skills: Dribbling,
Passing, Trapping the Ball, Throwing the Ball in, Corner
Kicks, and Goal Kicks. - DVD - 30 Minutes
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The Littlest
Leaguers Learn to Play Soccer |
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Introduction to Soccer
DVD
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 Introduction
to the fundamentals of soccer. This children's soccer DVD
includes 3D animation, comedy and songs, along with lessons in
dribbling, kicking, passing and receiving techniques, plus
practice drills and the basic rules of the game. You'll find
everything kids need to know in order to perform to the best
of their ability in soccer. kids / youth - sports soccer dvds
- for kids age 3 - 8 - DVD - 49 minutes To get
your own copy, click
here. |
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Athletic Baby
Soccer |
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Creating Good Exercise
Habits |
Score a GOAL with athleticBaby Soccer! Little
viewer are getting a KICK out of this 
fun and inspiring sports-feature.
Young children will get a new perspective on the
energetic game of soccer while enjoying Eddie Coker's orginal
music that gets them moving to the beat.
Have a soccer ball nearby for a "soccerific" athleticBaby
experience! To get your copy for your little
tyke, go
here. |
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FIFA Soccer
2009 |
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Its
in the Game
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Get ready for the most authentic EA SPORTS™ soccer
simulation ever! EA SPORTS™ has added 250 core game play
additions and enhancements that deliver the most responsive,
intelligent and realistic FIFA action ever! Be A Pro game mode
lets you live the dream of becoming a professional soccer
player, and Improved Goalkeeper Intelligence ensures a stiff
challenge when you build an attack against the opposition.
Think you have what it takes to coach and manage a
top-flight soccer team? FIFA Soccer 09's Custom Team Tactics
feature lets you adjust and customize tactical settings so
your team adapts to your preferred playing style. Experience
responsive dribbling, precision shooting, accurate passing and
super-realistic player momentum physics when you unwrap FIFA Soccer 09: It's in the
Game. |
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Gift
Idea |
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Cross Training
Shoe |
 Supernova Sequence GTX
$110 Color:
Explorer/Lava/Orange (25315)
It doesn't matter if it's cold, wet and windy out. You're
going for your run. That's why the adidas Supernova™ Sequence
GTX winter running shoe delivers GORE-TEX® protection,
ForMotion™ control and the unique comfort and support of
GeoFit™.
Visit the adidas online store for all you
gift dreams for the
holidays!
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