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November 2005

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Play On! Staff

President's Message

WASHINGTON STATE

YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION

We Have A Lot to be Thankful For

Executive Director: Todd McGann

Director of Operations: Anna Shaw

Director of Coaching: Dave Schumacher

Technology Director: Jake Henak

Communications Director: Leslie Groce

Marketing Director: Nicole Kirkman

support, especially during "challenging

leadership skills, and passion for our kids

and our sport. I have had the personal

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

times" (yes, life does have its challenges).

By Wain Jackson

President: Wain Jackson

pleasure of working with many of these

Volunteers and Administrators

1st Vice President of Administration: Brian Lawler

individuals for several years. Others are

WSYSA President

In the August edition of Play On! I

2nd Vice President of Administration: Dale Warren

new to our WSYSA Board and are bring-

Vice President of Competition: Gail Zimbelman

wrote an article praising the unsung

Seasons Greetings to all!

ing fresh ideas. I wish to publicly thank

Vice President of Development: Bill White

heroics of these incredible folks. These

these individuals for their support and

Vice President of Recreation: Bryan Vasbinder

es, this is the month of November

are the people who make our WSYSA

counsel.

Secretary: George Maitland

and the Holiday season is quickly

youth soccer program one of the best

Treasurer: Loretta Taylor

approaching. These should be "happy

WSYSA Office Staff

youth programs anywhere ... not just in

District 1 Commissioner: Jan Phillips

times" ... periods when one can take a

WSYSA has changed since its incor-

the state of Washington. Again, thank

District 2 Commissioner: Shari Tumey

little time away from soccer and reflect

poration in 1966. Today we live in a

you.

District 3 Commissioner: Paige Harder

on what we often take for granted, such

more complex world and we need the

District 4 Commissioner: Laurie Myers

Referees

as:

resources of our staff in order to fulfill

District 5 Commissioner: Dennis Vasbinder

We all owe each and every referee a

our mission. These are the people every-

District 6 Commissioner: John Hillman

Family and Relatives

District 7 Commissioner: Ken Phillipson

"debt of gratitude". These people are

one goes to for information and help.

Without the loving support of our

also part of our soccer community and

Plus, without our office staff, we could

family, none of us could or would be

COMMITTEE DIRECTORS

not provide the administrative support

make sacrifices as well. They are on the

Communications: Vacant

involved in the sport of youth soccer ...

for our volunteers.

pitch regardless if the weather is good or

Ethics: George Keller

"the game for all kids"! Our families

In closing, I believe that we have

bad. They are often asked to take more

Disciplinary: Lou Bair

are the ones who allow us the opportu-

much more to be thankful for. Things

Olympic Development Program: Liz Merritt

game assignments than they would like

nity to be involved and give us permis-

like our health, living in a country of

Washington State Premier League:

due to the shortage of referees. Unfortu-

sion to be away from them while we vol-

Valorie Ramaley

opportunity, our economic well being,

nately, they are all too often on the

unteer our time and other resources for

Appeals: Pat McNulty

and the freedom to worship as we

receiving end when things do not go

this noble cause.

Registrar: Hannah Ducey

choose. These are all significant and as

well.

Rules: Steven Scranton

Friends and Co-workers

recent natural disasters such as Hurri-

Now if you will permit me, I have a

President's Cup: Prepp Preppernau

cane Katrina have reminded us, should

Yes, I submit, these are also people

couple of my own that I would like to

State Championship: Gail Zimbelman

not be taken for granted.

who we all should give thanks to. These

Commissioners' Cup: Bill White

add:

I want to wish everyone in my "soc-

are often the people who listen to us

State Youth Referee Administrator:

WSYSA Board of Directors

cer family" a very happy holiday season.

with an open ear regarding how last

Roberto Alvarez

Risk Management: Don Mears

To me, these are very "special peo-

Let's all take the time to say thank you to

weekend's game went or how our chil-

Field Development: Vacant

ple". Each of them was elected to office

those people whom we love and whose

dren performed. These individuals often

TOPSoccer: Marty Torres

friendship we value. s

give us words of encouragement and

because of their beliefs, convictions,

Soccer Fair: Vacant

Finance: Loretta Taylor

Soccer Start: Loretta Taylor

Recreation: Rex Smith

Around the Office

Hall of Fame: Vacant

PLAY ON! STAFF

Chief Editor: Erin Freehan

Deadlines Are Quickly Approaching

Advertising Sales:

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Beginning on September 1, applica-

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tions for all four WSYSA state tourna-

Below you will find deadlines for the

Printing/Mailing: Rotary Offset Press

By Todd McGann

ments became available online.

annual `Of the Year' awards. Please make

WSYSA Executive Director

Complete your application to participate

sure to nominate the deserving members

part in any form. Material in this publication may not be

in one of the tournaments by following

of your soccer community.

s the fall season nears completion,

reproduced in any form or without the expressed

this simple process:

there are a lot of important deadlines

permission of the editor.

State Tournaments 

Go to the WSYSA web site at

The WSYSA office is located at

approaching. For teams looking to

How to Apply & Deadlines

www.wsysa.com

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

extend their soccer season by enrolling

WSYSA administers four tourna-

At the top of the WSYSA web page

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

in one of the State Tournaments, please

ments to provide teams at all levels of

click on the state tournaments

Fax: (253) 925-1830,

take note of the upcoming deadlines for

play the opportunity to continue to com-

Web site: www.wsysa.com.

button

Our office staff stands ready to support you between

pete in post-league play: Recreational,

application submission to ensure your

Select the WSYSA state tournament

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

Intermediate, Developmental, and Most

team is entered.

you wish to enter

of youth soccer-related activities are welcome and

Competitive. Teams and players may

Additionally, the WSYSA takes great

Complete the application by follow-

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

pride in recognizing the many dedicated

ing the posted instructions

enter only ONE of the four WSYSA State

reserves the right to edit all material submitted.

Submissions should be made to playon@wsysa.com

individuals that give their time and

Tournaments each year.

(continued on page 7)

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WSYSA Welcomes Two New Associations ......................4

President's Message

Sparta `91 Makes International Friends in Minnesota......15

endorsement of the goods and services of those

We Have A Lot to be Thankful For ........................3

Challenge Cup Makes Its Debut........................................5

Wake Up and Pour a Bowl of Cereal ..............................17

advertisers by Play On!, WSYSA, or its affiliated

Around the Office

Referee Education Expands With Challenge Cup ............5

Dreams Do Come True for Another Local Player............18

associations. Please research clinics, camps and

Deadlines Are Quickly Approaching ......................3

Charging the Goalkeeper -- What Exactly is the Rule?....7

Other Washington Players Following Their Dreams........18

tournaments found in this publication.

Between the Posts

Kohl's US Youth Soccer American Cup

Journey of a Lifetime:

Making Sure the `Warm' In Warm-up Is a

ODP Players Take Soccer To Prague..........................19

Rolls Through Washington ............................................7

Pre-Game Ritual For Keepers ..............................8

Crossfire Defeated in Quarterfinals Nike Manchester

Seattle Sounders ..............................................................8

Shark Bytes

United Premier Cup World Championships..................21

Active Dynamic Warm-Up and Injury Prevention ..............9

Laws 16, 17 -- and Just a Few More ..................10

WSYSA Calendar ............................................................23

Premier Development in Washington

Chalk Talk

Warrants Discussion ....................................................11

At a Crossroads ..................................................11

front cover

The Leanne Ehnat U-11 Recreational Jamboree

Pam's Point

Is A Huge Success ......................................................14

Washington makes a splash at an international tournament

The Sports Support Triangle:

WSYSA Night at Seattle Storm........................................15

Your Role As a Parent or Coach ........................22

Photo taken by Tom Wenzel