Winchester United
March 24, 2017
THE UNITED TIMES
UNITED NEWS | PLAYER PROFILE | ASK DR. UNITED | RULES QUIZ | TEAM ACHIEVEMENTS
Should my kids see
this?
Absolutely! This is a news
letter for Winchester United
and BRYSA players and
families. Hopefully there is
something for everyone!
How can I submit
content?
Please send photos, artwork,
column suggestions,
questions for Dr. United, or
announcements to
WinchesterUnitedClub
[email protected]
SU Men’s Head Coach Matt
Smith offers summer camps!
Also in Division I
Matt Smith, SU Men’s soccer Head Coach, will be
conducting two soccer camps this summer. The first will be
exclusively for BRYSA and United players June 12-16. A
camp June 19-23 will be for all players. Cost of each camp is
$190 and includes a ball, t-shirt and water bottle! The link
for signups is https://suhornets.prestosports.com/camps/campsregistration?id=upaejf8cmabyoaua. SCHEDULE AND
INFO ON LAST PAGE OF THIS ISSUE!
Apologies to the 2003 and
2005 Girls Orange teams,
who will also be playing in
NCSL Div. 1 for the first time!
Why are coaches obsessed with
“getting wide” on offense?
This article will
change your life!
Dr. United tells you what you
should do about your kid
not playing aggressively
enough!
IMPORTANT DATES:
3/23 - Schedules posted!
4/1 - PLAY BEGINS!
2017 Spring, Edition No. 2
No, they are not compensating for anything! Getting wide
opens up space to pass and move the ball. Check out this
excellent video that Neil Hammond made for the 2007
Girls! https://youtu.be/0qeV7EBdPrk
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RULES RULE!
My son/daughter just got
fouled, and the stupid ref
just yelled “play on.” Why
does he hate my kid?
Good news! The referee does
not hate you or your family! I
bet if you think back, you will
realize that in spite of the foul
your team was progressing well
up the field. The referee saw
this and applied ADVANTAGE.
When a referee sees that
stopping play and calling the
foul will actually hurt the team
that was fouled (because they
are progressing well despite the
foul) the referee puts both
hands out and forward and yells
“play on.” If the team that
committed the foul quickly
regains the ball, the referee can
then blow the whistle and give
the ball to the fouled team. He/
she can also wait for an
appropriate time to stop the
game and go back and
administer yellow or red cards
as appropriate. It is very
common for parents who do not
know the rules of soccer to
become furious at a referee who
is doing his/her job correctly!
Don’t be the angry loud parent
who doesn’t know the rules!
2017 Spring, Edition No. 2
1. T/F A goal kick must be taken from one of the corners of the
goal area.
2. T/F Defenders should charge into the penalty box when a
young goalie hits a goal kick to try to score immediately.
3.T/F It is legal to play soccer without shin guards.
ANSWERS:
1.
False. It can be taken from anywhere in the goal area
2.
False. On a goal kick, the ball must completely exit the penalty
area before either team can play it. If either team plays it before it
exits the area, it is a rekick.
3.
False. Shin guards are required in the FIFA Laws of the Game.
The specifications for what is acceptable are determined by
individual leagues.
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PLAYER PROFILE: ETHAN LAING, 2003 BOYS ORANGE
School/grade: James Wood Middle, 8th grade
Position: Defender Height/weight 5’10”, 140 lbs
Team and Coach: The 2003 United Boys Orange, coached by
Brian Straightiff
Family: Parents Nathan (Asst. Coach of 2000 Boys) and
Melissa, brother Nate (United 2000 Boys)
Proudest Soccer Achievement: Having the opportunity to
travel and play with ODP in Germany.
Favorite Soccer Move: The Elastico
Favorite Player/Team: Harry Kane/ Tottenham
Favorite musical artist: Bob Marley (Seriously mon?)
Reading: Not so much. Sometimes an article catches my eye.
Future job: Something involving the outdoors or drawing
Advice to young players: “If you don’t make a team one year,
come back the next ready to prove them wrong.”
ASK DR. UNITED………
My kid is underachieving because he/
she is not aggressive enough. What
should I do?
Danger! Danger! Just read the question to yourself!
Underachieving compared to whom? To a teammate? To
a sibling? To Lionel Messi? Not aggressive enough for
whom? It has been Dr. United’s experience that
aggression can change over time (especially at puberty.)
Is your player having fun? Are they practicing soccer on
their own? If not, as a parent, you really need to ask
yourself why your child is playing travel soccer. There is
an addictive rush to seeing our kids score goals and be
successful. However, as a parent, it is vital that you DO
NOT LIVE YOUR SPORTS DREAMS
VICARIOUSLY THROUGH YOUR CHILD!
2017 Spring, Edition No. 2
Your most pressing BRYSA/United parenting
questions answered by a multi-player parent
and coach still trying to figure it all out.
When your player succeeds or struggles, it is your child
succeeding or struggling, not you. Please do not make
your child responsible for your happiness. The key to
being more aggressive is to practice and develop skills
that will lead to confidence on the ball. Confident
players are naturally more assertive. After a game there
is a tendency among some parents to immediately start
criticizing and telling their player what they did wrong.
Is this likely to increase your child’s confidence/
aggression? It is unfortunate that there seems to be
more tears and frustration for players than laughter after
games. Try “I just love watching you play.” This article
changed Dr. United’s life: http://www.thepostgame.com/
blog/more-family-fun/201202/what-makes-nightmaresports-parent
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WANT TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE UNITED TIMES? PHOTOS/
SOCCER ARTWORK FROM YOUR PLAYER OR TEAM?
ANNOUNCEMENTS? FUNDRAISERS? ACHIEVEMENTS?
COACHING TIPS? RULES QUESTIONS? QUESTION FOR DR.
UNITED? PLEASE SEND TO :
[email protected]
WANT YOUR PLAYER TO DEVELOP SKILLS MORE QUICKLY? I THINK
WE BOTH KNOW YOU DO………
The United Times highly recommends videos from the Online Soccer
Academy found on YouTube. Start with this one on shooting: https://
youtu.be/BrzfmkGtnYE
THERE ARE STILL OPENINGS AVAILABLE! IT’S ONLY $40! IT IS BEING
COACHED BY THE SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY MEN’S SOCCER HEAD
COACH! STOP STALLING AND SIGN UP! http://www.winunited.org/
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SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY MEN’S SOCCER HEAD
COACH MATT SMITH IS OFFERING CAMPS THIS JUNE!
The registration link is at: https://suhornets.prestosports.com/camps/camps-registration?
id=upaejf8cmabyoaua
Week 1 June 12-16 @Handley H.S. (BRYSA & Winchester United week)
Week 2 June 19-23 @Shenandoah University (all are welcome)
Players will be divided by age and/or ability. Each camper receives a t-shirt, water bottle and
soccer ball from Hornet Soccer Academy. Camps will run 9-4 Monday-Friday
Cost is $190 per person
Schedule:
8:30-9:00 am Drop off
9:00-10:30 group warm up and camp games
10:30-12:00 with team coach for morning topic
12:00-1:00 lunch
1:00-2:30 afternoon training topic
2:30-3:45 small sided games
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