MAD RIVER UNITED SPRING 6V6 2010

Spring 6v6 Soccer is back again at Mad River United! Last spring marked the first time competitive players were given an opportunity to develop their skills without have to spend more time on the road. The success of this program was crystal clear as player development directly translated into successful summer/fall teams this year.

The 6v6 format was chosen because it will provide the perfect training ground for developing a quality touch and confidence with the ball. Often coaches are forced to spend the majority of their training sessions on the tactics of the 11v11 game. This takes time away from coaching the techniques and skills that are so very critical to youth development. To aid coaches and allow them to stress technique during the 6v6 season all of the rosters are drastically smaller. The amount of one on one coaching that can take place when rosters are made up of only 9-10 players, as compared to 16, is obvious.

The best part of last spring’s 6v6 soccer season is that players had fun! With only 12 players on the field every player got the opportunity to dribble, pass, and of course shoot and score goals! Spring 6v6 2009 was a complete success and I am sure that Spring 6v6 2010 will be even better!

Tryouts for Spring 6v6 2010 will take place on January 9, 2010 at Bloomfield Elementary School in Arcata. Anyone can tryout to be on a Spring 6v6 team and the goal is to make as many competitive teams as possible. Last year we formed 3 U10B’s teams, 2 U10G’s teams, 3 U12B’s teams, 2 U12G’s teams, and 2 U14G’s teams. One of the most exciting benefits of Spring 6v6 is that it provided a great transition for rec. players who were interested in playing competitive soccer. For some players 6v6 was their first exposure to professional coaching and their skills developed at an amazing pace.

Spring 6v6 2010 Costs
Registration Fee: $75 for current Mad River players. $85 for new players.
U12-U14: $40 per month. Total cost $175 for current players, $185 for new players.
U10: $20 per month. Total cost $125 for current players, $135 for new players.

The price is different for the spring, as compared to the fall, because of the smaller rosters. With fewer players the costs for referees, fields, coaches, port-a-potties, equipment, jerseys, etc. are spread out among less players, so unfortunately this means the cost for each player must be increased. Also this spring players will receive jerseys that they can keep! However, because of the smaller roster size and the training benefits associated with having fewer players, your child will experience the best season of their life!

The season will run from March 1st-May 16th. The registration fee is due at tryouts and each monthly fee is due at the beginning of the month. Families also have the option of pay for the entire season upfront.

For any questions, or for more information about Spring 6v6 2010, please check out our website www.MRYSC.com or get in touch with me personally. I am very excited about this coming spring and I look forward to you joining in on the excitment!

Sean Connors
Mad River United
Director of Coaching
716.479.3068


Tryouts For Spring 6v6 2010

When?
January 9th, 2010

Where?
Bloomfield Elementary School (Arcata, CA)

What Age Groups?
U10-U14 boys and girls.
(Your age group is the same as what you played during the fall season.)

What Time?

U10 8:00-10:00am

U12 10:15-12:15pm

U14 12:30-2:30pm

*Boys and girls will tryout at the same time, BUT they will not be in the same groups. Boys will tryout against boys and girls against girls. Evaluators will be made up of MRU staff coaches as well as assistants.

What to Bring?
• Registration Form #1601 (Fill this out ahead of time to speed along the process)
• Copy of Birth Certificate
• 1x1 inch photo
• $75 or ($85) Registration Fee (Checks made out to MRYSL. Registration fee will
be returned if player is not selected for a team.)



Arrive around 30 minuets prior to your actual tryout time. This will allow the player to get checked in, finalize paperwork, begin to stretch, and mentally prepare for the tryout.

Players are expected to work hard, listen to the coaching staff, and do their best!



MAD RIVER UNITED SPRING 6 V 6 TRYOUTS
Ages: U10 through U14 boys and girls
When: Saturday, January 9, 2010
Where: Bloomfield School, Arcata
Times: See tryouts page at www.mrysl.com
Cost: Registration is $75 for current (2009/2010) players
Plus $40/month coach & program fees
Season Length: March 1- May 16
Questions? MadRiverUnited_SPC@yahoo.com , 822-3333,
or www.mrysl.com

MRU Winter Academy Starts Today!

MRU Winter Academy starts today at Bloomfield Elementary School in Arcata. If you haven't sent in your registration form, and still want to be a part of the academy, just drop by today with your registration materials.

This is a great chance to train all winter long and have a lot of fun!

See you out there.

First Annual End of Year Banquet is a Success!

Last Saturday was the First Annual End of the Year Banquet and Fundraiser and it was an absolute success! With around 80 parents, players, coaches, and supporters in attendence it was great to celebrate with everyone who played an important role in the success of our organization during the past year.

Thanks for coming and next year let's work to turn it into an even bigger event!

End of Year Banquet and Fundraiser!

Come and celebrate the end of a great soccer season in style with MRYSL at the First Annual End of Season Banquet and Fundraiser!
You are invited to join your team at the D Street Neighborhood Center Arcata (NEW LOCATION!) on November 21st at 6:30pm for an End of Season Banquet and Fundraiser!

*Have your end of season party here!*

*Coach of the year recipients will be announced!*

*Teams will be honored!*

*Video and picture slideshow!*

*Basket Raffle!*

*Space is limited so reserve your seats fast!*

For further details visit www.MRYSC.com to download the flyer and follow the instructions on how to reserve your tickets! See you at the party!

MRYSL Hosting CYSA E License Coaching Course

MRYSL will be hosting a CYSA E License Coaching Course the weekend of August 14th in Arcata CA at Bloomfield Elementary School.

Everyone is welcome to attend regardless of affiliation, or lack there of, with MRYSL.

The E License is an 18 hour course consisting of a Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday. (Friday 6:00-9:00pm, Saturday 9:00-6:00, Sunday 9:00-2:00pm)

The cost is $40 for MRYSL coaches and $50 for coaches from other organizations.

Important reminder: It is mandatory that participants in the E course have the F certificate as a prerequisite.

Space is limited so you must sign up prior to the first class and payment is required in order to guarantee a spot in the class.

Checks can be made out to MRYSL and for more information please contact Sean Connors either by phone or email.

Sean Connors

connsean9@yahoo.com

716-479-3068

For more information visit the CYSA District 5 coaching course website:

http://www.cysadistrictv.com/coaching.htm

MRYSL Dynamic Stretch Presentation

To view video in full screen click on the second button from the right on the bottom of the movie.

MRYSL Spring 6v6 Soccer League

Check out the video above for highlights from the 6v6 League this past spring!