'Unknown' by Unknown - Page 3 of 32

August 2006

PAGE 3

President's Message

Play On! Staff

WASHINGTON STATE

Every day is the World Cup

YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION

Executive Director: Todd McGann

Office Manager: Jennifer Rhoden

Director of Coaching: Dave Schumacher

Technology Director: Jake Henak

all that is in our control. As parents,

was "fun"! Then they played with the

Communications Director: Leslie Groce

coaches, referees, volunteers, adminis-

ball. Next they started developing skill

Marketing Director: Nicole Kirkman

trators, and WSYSA staff, that is "our

sets and learned that they could manipu-

By Wain Jackson

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

product". Our motto at WSYSA is ...

late and control the soccer ball.

WSYSA President

President: Wain Jackson

"Soccer, the game for all kids!"

As our kids progressed, soccer

1st Vice President of Administration: Brian Lawler

Soccer should be a fun, learning experi-

became a "game" ... another word that is

Greetings again.

2nd Vice President of Administration: Dale Warren

ence for everyone.

synonymous with "fun". In many other

Vice President of Competition: Gail Zimbelman

That being said, to each and every

countries, these games are often played

Vice President of Development: Michael Margolies

s summer winds down I hope every-

child that participates in one of our pro-

on streets and in plain open spaces with-

Vice President of Recreation: Bryan Vasbinder

one has had some "fun".

grams, each and every day is their

out coaches, parents, or referees.

Secretary: Cynthia Spencer

I am writing this article on a Sunday

Treasurer: George Maitland

dream. To them, at every "training ses-

Obviously the evolution continued,

afternoon. The World Cup Finals just

District 1 Commissioner: Jan Phillips

sion" they are striving to become a bet-

as it did here in the State of Washington.

concluded and obviously congratula-

District 2 Commissioner: Shari Tumey

ter soccer player. To them, each and

Someone, usually an adult, thought it

District 3 Commissioner: Stuart Snow

tions are in order to Italy for winning the

every soccer game is their World Cup.

would be a good idea to "organize" these

District 4 Commissioner: Laurie Myers

ultimate world championship title.

As the fall soccer season approach-

kids and add an element of "structure".

District 5 Commissioner: Dennis Vasbinder

As I reflect back on this year's FIFA

es, I encourage everyone to remember

Americans are some of the best at this

District 6 Commissioner: John Hillman

World Cup, I can't help thinking how

that simple fact. It is a "game" and our

and if you will allow me to brag a little, I

District 7 Commissioner: Ken Phillipson

similar our game of youth soccer is and

kids want to have "fun".

submit WSYSA offers one of the best and

COMMITTEE DIRECTORS

our connection to the "world's game".

Good luck to all. I look forward to

most comprehensive youth soccer pro-

Appeals: Pat McNulty

You see, we all started out at exact-

seeing you on the pitch! s

grams in the United States.

Commissioners' Cup: Gail Zimbelman

ly the same place. At a young age, some-

I'm going to stop here because that's

Communications: Vacant

one placed a soccer ball in front of a

Disciplinary: Lou Bair

child and told them to kick the ball. It

Ethics: George Keller

Field Development: Vacant

to the

Finance: Vacant

Hall of Fame: Vacant

WSYSA Team!

Mediation: Pat McNulty

Olympic Development Program: Liz Merritt

Bonnie McPherson  Financial Specialist

Around the Office

President's Cup: Prepp Preppernau

Jennifer Rhoden  Office Manager

Recreation: Rex Smith

Cynthia Spencer  Board Secretary

Registrar: Hannah Ducey

Risk Management: Don Mears

Great News For WSYSA

Rules: Steven Scranton

Soccer Fair: Suzanne Lambalot

Soccer Start: Loretta Taylor

State Championship: Leslie Poirier

Soccer Association and the Girls U15

Program. I also want to thank the staff

State Youth Referee Administrator:

Roberto Alvarez

Crossfire Premier out of Lake

that put this great event on this year; we

TOPSoccer: Marty Torres

Washington Youth Soccer Association.

hope it will continue to grow in the

By Todd McGann

Washington State Premier League:

Best of luck to Crossfire Premier who

future.

WSYSA Executive Director

Valorie Ramaley

will be representing Washington and

With the new soccer seasonal year

Region IV at the US Youth Soccer

PLAY ON! STAFF

quickly approaching, WSYSA will soon

his past June I had the pleasure of

National Championships in Des Moines,

Chief Editor: Erin Freehan

be releasing some enhancements to the

attending the Far West Regional

Iowa. The US Youth Soccer National

Advertising Sales:

WSYSA web page. These enhancements

Soccer Championships in Boise, Idaho.

Seattle Times Publications

Championships will take place from July

will allow for easier navigation through

(253) 813-9900

Washington State Youth Soccer

26-30. Congratulations again to all of our

our web site and allow all of our mem-

Printing/Mailing: Rotary Offset Press

Association was once again well repre-

teams for their hard work throughout

bers a better opportunity to learn about

sented at this tournament. WSYSA sent

the year.

the resources and programs that WSYSA

25 teams, 41 referees and 5 referee asses-

or in part in any form. Material in this publication

As I write this article, the WSYSA

has to offer. This is going to be an excit-

may not be reproduced in any form or without the

sors to Boise. The teams representing

Marketing Department is organizing the

ing release which will enable us to do a

expressed permission of the editor.

Washington competed at a very high

2nd Annual Golf benefit. This year's

great deal more than we have been capa-

The WSYSA office is located at

level and achieved great success.

fundraising golf tournament took place

500 S. 336th St., Suite #100, Federal Way, 98003.

ble of in the past with our web site.

Washington placed 16 teams in the

on July 21st at Hawks Prairie in Lacey,

Phone: (253) 4-SOCCER (476-2237),

I hope everyone is having a wonder-

quarterfinals, 10 teams in the semifinals,

Washington. I would like to thank all of

Fax: (253) 925-1830,

ful summer and enjoying all of the great

and 4 teams in the final. I would like to

the businesses and individuals that sup-

Web site: www.wsysa.com.

soccer tournaments that are offered

congratulate our two Region IV

ported this tournament; the proceeds

Our office staff stands ready to support you between

throughout the state. Keep playing hard

9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Reports

Champions - the Girls U13 Emerald City

will go toward TOPSoccer and Financial

of youth soccer-related activities are welcome and

and remember to have fun! s

FC F92 White out of Seattle Youth

Aid for our Olympic Development

will be published on a space-available basis. The editor

reserves the right to edit all material submitted.

contents

features

Submissions should be made to playon@wsysa.com

no later than the fifth of the month preceding publication.

District 1 Academic Scholarships Awarded ..............4

Introducing ... Chris Eylander ..................................22

Play On! is mailed six times a year free to WSYSA

departments

players, coaches, administrators and referees.

Sounders Fall to Carolina........................................22

WSYSA License Plate Campaign ............................4

Others may subscribe at a price of $9 for six issues

Cam (The Dream) Weaver ......................................23

Using Snacks to Help Meet the Needs of Athletes ..5

President's Message

by contacting the WSYSA office.

Every day is the World Cup................................3

Safety Is the Name of the Game ............................25

Acceptance of advertising does not indicate an

Spokane Embraces TOPSoccer Program ................6

endorsement of the goods and services of those

Around the Office

Celebrate Youth Soccer Month ..............................28

2006 WSYSA TOPSoccer Coaches Certification......7

advertisers by Play On!, WSYSA, or its affiliated

Great News for WSYSA ......................................3

Soccer and Fitness for Youth ..................................29

associations. Please research clinics, camps and

Far West Regional Championships ..........................9

Chalk Talk

tournaments found in this publication.

Who Are We, Anyway? ..........................................29

Watch and Learn ..............................................19

Far West Regional Referees ..................................16

News from US Youth Soccer ..................................30

Region IV Young Referees of the Year ..................16

Between the Posts

From Jens Lehman to You ................................20

WSYSA Calendar....................................................31

Yes, Virginia, referees DO have a family ................17

Pam's Point

Manchester United Premier Cup ............................17

cover

Respect the Coach's Role ................................25

Be A Tobacco-Free Team! ......................................19

Governor Gregoire Signs Youth Soccer Proclamation

Shark Bytes

New Parent Primer ............................................27

Q&A With Soccer Legend "Romario" ......................21

Photo credit: Legends Photography