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Upcoming Training Opportunities: Rec and Select

March 4th, 2010

Spring Skills Clinics for all:  Rec and Select

NWUnited offers free Spring skills clinics to all U9-U14 players in our area–whether or not they are planning on playing select soccer. Clinics are at Whitmarsh Fields in Burlington on March 17, April 3 and April 10.  Check back for specific times and other details.  Questions?  Email or call Bob Raymond, 360-466-4152.

NWUnited Development Academy for U9, U10, & U11 Boys and Girls

The NWUnited Academy will provide U9-U11 boys and girls with five months of weekly skill training from May through early August, and the Academy players will participate on balanced teams  in our summer tournaments at Skagit River Park.  No tryout is required.

Following the summer “season,” players are encouraged to register and play with their local rec teams for the eight-week recreation league season sponsored by Skagit Valley Youth Soccer Association.

After your recreation season is over, you can join us again for more Academy activities—including some exciting indoor play. Training will be terrific and will cost around $25 per month for lots of training from a great staff.

Our trainers are highly skilled as players and trainers. They get results and the kids have fun and the satisfaction of rapidly developing their soccer skills.

And for the rec coaches, we will also provide free support for a few of your practices. Great for tips on skill training and for your making practices effective and exciting.

For more information on the Academy, please email or call Bob Raymond at 360-466-415.


Meeting Notes: February 22

February 25th, 2010

See attached for key notes from the Board meeting of February 22, 2010


NWUnited Responds to the 2009 Evaluation. Thanks!!

February 15th, 2010

The 2009/2010 evaluation survey has been closed.  We have reviewed all parent comments and the coaching committee is relying on them in their one-on-one discussions with coaches.  Coaches do not see the surveys.

We also asked for parent comments on NWUnited operations.  We received many and have prepared responses to each–again without identifying the person submitting the comment.

We are taking these comments seriously.  All have been reviewed by the Executive Committee and we have prepared responses to each.  You can see the parent comments and NWUnited responses by clicking here.  After you take a look, feel free to send us additional  comments or recommendations.  We believe that a continuing dialog within the NWUnited “family” is very important to making this club that you–and we–want to see.

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January Board Meeting

February 6th, 2010

See attached for notes on the January Board meeting.

Important Note:  NWUnited is looking to fill the position of Parent Liaison.  If you are interested in the discussing this opportunity to help the Club, please contact Secretary KellyMiddleton:  email

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Garrett Chase and Mike Judd Memorial College Scholarships

February 4th, 2010

Again this year, two local soccer players will receive $1,000 scholarships

The Garrett Chase Scholarship is awarded to a male athlete.  The Mike Judd Scholarship is awarded to a female athlete.  Scholarship applications and information are available here:

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NWUnited Seeks Club and Coach Development Director

February 1st, 2010

NWUnited FC is seeking a coach and club  development director.  This is a part-time position and could be split between two persons.  Salary range is from $20,000 to $30,000, depending on candidate experience.  As club membership grows, this could be increased.  The objectives and duties of the position are described in the two attachments.  Continue Reading »

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ACL Injury Prevention

January 25th, 2010

ACL injuries have sidelined too many NWUnited players.  Some permanently.  ACL injuries are preventable and saving just one player from having to undergo knee surgery is worth investiqating and adopting a proven program to reduce frequency of that injury. And the recommended ACL program is a good initial activity for any practice.

Click here for a good example of an ACL Injury Prevention Program.  This one is courtesy of the Santa Monica Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group.

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Concussion Information Sheet

August 25th, 2009

All parents and players must read and sign a “Concussion Information Sheet” in order to participate in the Washington Youth Soccer.  You can confirm that you have read the form on-line at www.skvysa.org.  Go to “Member Log-in”, enter your username and password, and read the form.  In addition, forms are available here:  English VersionSpanish Version.  For more information email Eric Magnuson

Mmanagers should carry signed copies of the Concussion Information Sheet, along with their signed “consent to treat” forms, to every game and practice.

Thanks

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Words that Support Our Players

July 3rd, 2009

Parents: Please see the attached file for some thoughts on how we can best support our players.

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Team Websites

May 27th, 2009

There was a time when many teams maintained a team website.   There are several options for doing it.

  • See if there is a parent or manager on the team who builds websites.
  • Check out eteamz.  Those are flexible and fairly easy to set up.  Tons of teams use them.
  • Inside Soccer allows you to create very nice websites.  30 day trial, then $40 per year.  See intro page.
  • If you are interested in creating a free team website, email Anna Schoneker. See her website for the GU12-Hansen team.   It is very nice.
  • If you already have a team website and would like a link to it posted on the Club website, please send the URL to NWUnited Communications.

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