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.
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 Version. Spanish 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
July 3rd, 2009
Parents: Please see the attached file for some thoughts on how we can best support our players.
May 8th, 2009
Lots of interesting and important jobs. Parents contact NW United Communications to discuss your interests. Coaches, talk to your parents about volunteering with our club.
May 4th, 2009
An Important Note to Parents About Select Fees: All across the State, select soccer fees are higher than the fees families are used to paying in recreation soccer. This is primarily because:
- In select soccer, there is a lot more soccer: more tournaments, more league play and more training. And it’s usually over 10 months rather than the 2 months typical of rec ball; and
- Kids learn more and learn it faster with higher level coaches and trainers.
To address this, NWUnited has a substantial scholarship program for families who need that assistance. In addition, many teams raise additional funds through sponsorships, car washes, bake sales, etc. These extra funds can be used to lower the casts for all on the team or just for those who most need assistance in order to keep playing the game they love.
May 3rd, 2009
See our new page of former NWUnited/Storm players who are or have been on college rosters.
October 28th, 2007
Parents, coaches, players
Please read this article on the ByteSize Soccer web site. A great reminder of appropriate and inappropriate sideline behavior that will help make the game enjoyable for all.
August 8th, 2007
Coaches, Players, Parents
Here is a strengthening and stretching program to reduce ACL tears. It has had great results in controlled research trials. The program was highlighted in the August issue of Play-On. The risk of ACL tears is higher in girls than in boys. Take a look here.
April 1st, 2007
Feel free to email or phone me (360-303-5121) to answer any of your questions. Thanks Much.
Drew Smiley
Soccer City
