NWUnited GU14-Colvin at the Nike Crossfire Challenge

July 20th, 2010

Blaine Colvin’s  GU14 team took 2nd at the Nike Crossfire tournament this past weekend.  They played  3 preliminary games (3-0, 0-1, 3-2).  Then, played to a tie in the semifinal, which they won  7-6 in PK’s.  They lost 3-2 in the final.  Congrats to Blaine and his team.

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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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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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Monthly NWUnited Board Meeting

December 27th, 2009

June 28, 2010
7:00 pmto9:00 pm
July 26, 2010
7:00 pmto9:00 pm
August 23, 2010
7:00 pmto9:00 pm

Monthly Board meetings are held at Round Table Pizza at 7pm on the fourth Monday of each month.  All NWUnited parents and players are invited.  Teams are required to have a representative attend.

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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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Your Club needs Volunteers

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.

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Cost of Select Soccer

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:

  1. 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
  2. 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.

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Where Are They Now?

May 3rd, 2009

See our new page of former NWUnited/Storm players who are or have been on college rosters.monique2

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15 Points of Sideline Etiquette

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.

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