The Case for Strength Training
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LPS Nets and Flag Schedule |
Coaches, here is a great article on why we should be including strength training in our practices. It helps produce a better athlete and reduce injuries. The article also includes Youth Physical Development Charts from Age 5 through Adulthood showing how much time should be devoted to their physical qualities.
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Coaches here is the Nets and Flag Schedule for U7 through U14 age groups for the first half of the season. Please contact Jason Spann if you have not received the U5/U6 Game Schedule which includes set up and take down and Brian Grattidge for the U16 through U19 Schedule.
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Players First: 20 Minute Warmup
This 20 Minute Warmup Program has been proven to reduce soccer-related injuries by 30-70%. FIFA 11+ is helping to advance the Players First pillar of Player Health & Safety... to read more of the article and to see videos of the various exercises click on the button.
COACH REGISTRATION FOR 2017 IS OPEN
All coaches must register to coach and their children at the same link starting in the 2017 Season. The registration process is as follows: Step 1 (All Coaches, Assistants, Team Managers) - When you click on the link to register below, instead of creating a new log in - IF you remember your email address that you used previously for Affinity, simply click the forgot password link and a password will be sent to you. If you do NOT remember the email you used for registering last year, just create a new account. When you register your child(ren) please use the coupon code: Coaches to receive your volunteer discount. Only use it once as the discount is automatically applied to Child #2, #3, etc... Please remember that you must register yourself as a coach and your children as players. Additionally - you must complete your Concussion Course and send your certificate to the registrar at [email protected]. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO COACH THIS YEAR IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE AND SEND THE REGISTRAR YOUR CONCUSSION COURSE CERTIFICATE. If you have any questions regarding registration contact the registrar!
Step 2 - You must get your fingerprints scanned at a CYSA approved livescan vendor. You also must take a copy of the request form with you. If you have already had a scan done through the CYSA process, you DO NOT need one this year. You are responsible for the $18 cost for the scan.
We understand that you are inputting the same information repeatedly, however the programs don't interface at this time so it is the best way for us to get the necessary information.
Age Group Coordinators
U6 – Jason Spann | [email protected] U8 - Kat Burnside | [email protected] U10 – Michael Saab| [email protected] U12 – David Johnson | [email protected] U14 – U19 – Brian Grattidge | [email protected] Contact Anthony Carrillo at [email protected] if you have any questions. |
LAND PARK COACHING REQUIREMENTS FOR 2017
1) All new coaches, assistant coaches and team managers must complete the following NFHS courses. The courses are online and are FREE. If you are a returning coach and have completed the course already you are not required to complete it again.
IMPORTANT - New Concussion Link as of April 18, 2017- Please retake the course as needed and email Concussion Certificate only to our Registrar.
2) Copies of Sportsmanship and Heat Certificates must be emailed to our Coach Coordinator at lpcoachcoor@gmail.com before you can receive your roster of players.
US Soccer Introduces New Concussion Rules
US Soccer Age Appropriate Practices & Expectations
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