Updated on 04/30/11 – Maroons Tournament Information

MSC TOURNAMENT

The 15th Annual Maroons Youth Soccer Club Tournament June 17-19, 2011

On behalf of the Maroons Soccer Club we would like to invite you to our 15th Annual Maroons Youth Soccer Tournament, to be held on Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 17th, 18th, and 19th, 2011, in Ridgewood, New Jersey.  

We are now accepting team applications for Girls and Boys U7 through U11.    
For a $425 application fee, teams will play four 50 minute games on small-sided fields. NOTE:  U7 teams play on Friday only.  Fee is $150 per U7 team. 

Format:
U7s through U10s play 7v7 including keeper
U11s play 6v6 including keeper
For U11 teams that want to split their team into two squads, the fee will be $425 in total for the two squads.

The application and detailed Tournament information can be found on our website under the Tournaments section. You can also access our Tournament application by going directly to the GotSoccer website at http://www.gotsport.com/forms/app/?eventid=17866.   

Any questions can be directed to me (at wamsleyd@msn.com) or to our Tournament Director, Carolyn Muccio, at maroonssc@yahoo.com. 

Doug Wamsley
President

NSCAA YOUTH LEVEL 4 APPLICATION

Download the form. In Ridgewood December 10th – 12th.

Course Description from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America

Youth Level IV Diploma
Formerly known as the Advanced Youth Diploma, the Youth Level IV Diploma is designed for the youth coach working with players in age groups U-9 through U-12.  The overall objective of the course is to help coaches create the optimal learning environment for players at this developmental stage.  Emphasis is placed on the basic methods of coaching youth and understanding the physiological and psychological differences between coaching children and coaching adolescents or adults.  The curriculum focuses on numerous important aspects of coaching the targeted age groups: assisting participants in the development of a coaching philosophy; introducing the progressive teaching method and the coaching in the game teaching method; reviewing the organization of a practice session; teaching essential components of the techniques of dribbling, passing, receiving, tackling, goalkeeping, heading, and shooting/finishing; reviewing important safety issues;  providing instruction in the principles of attack and defense and addressing the application of those principles in on-field tactical coaching; and providing structured discussion time to address contemporary coaching issues such as that of developing a soccer culture.

The Youth Level IV Diploma is a 21-hour course held over two and a half days (customarily beginning early Friday evening and concluding late Sunday afternoon), featuring both classroom presentations (theory) and on-field instruction (praxis). The course utilizes demonstrators in the targeted age groups for most field sessions.  There is no testing involved in this course. Each participant receives an opportunity to conduct a practical field demonstration and receive feedback from a staff coach on that session.  Each person completing the course is awarded the Youth Level IV Diploma.

All candidates must be at least 14 years of age at the time of application.  Candidates under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the course.  No prerequisite for this course is required, though candidates will find previous coursework, such as the NSCAA Youth Level I and Youth Level II Diplomas and/or the USSF "F" and "E" licenses, to be helpful in processing the contents of this course.

The Youth Level III Diploma addresses the coaching of U-6 through U-8 players; therefore, completing that course is not a requirement to take the Youth Level IV Diploma. Coaches who have taken the Youth Level III Diploma will find that course and the Youth Level IV Diploma to be mutually complementary. 
 
MSC TRYOUTS - SPRING 2011 SEASON HS TRYOUT

ALL MUST REGISTER ONLINE PRIOR TO TRYOUTS

Tryouts for Maroons Soccer Club U15 Boys Select Team

The Ridgewood (NJ) Maroons Soccer Club is looking for experienced club level players at all positions for its U15 boys team. The team will be a select team that plays in MAPS league play and tournament play through Summer 2011. Practices will begin at the end of November.

Tryouts will be held on Monday, November 22 and 29 at 6pm at Maple field, Ridgewood, NJ.

Please contact Aidan McCluskey at mcdubs@aol.com or 551-804-1479 for more information.

Online Registration questions, contact Lisa Henni at leehenni@optonline.net or 201-612-1281.

ELITE SOCCER ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP:

The Maroons Soccer Club in conjunction with the Elite Soccer Academy offer a value driven soccer camp for players in the Ridgewood community.  ESA coaching director Lee Glover has worked with MSC for many years and we are proud to support the club and community with this summer camp.  Our camp is designed to improve the serious soccer player preparing for high school and/or club level as well as provide players of all ages and abilities the opportunity to improve their game – both technically and tactically.

August 9-13, 2010 at Vets Field

We provide campers (ages 5-18) these options:                                                         

              Full Day - Mon - Fri   8:45 am – 3 pm

              Half Day - Mon - Fri    8:45 am – Noon

See the attached flyer for more detail and registration information.

U7 SPRING PROGRAM:

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for U7 spring training by Sport Domain Academy.  This program is designed for any U7 (under seven year old) player who is looking to dramatically improve their foot skills and learn new skills prior to the spring soccer season and leading into the U8 Travel Soccer in the Fall of 2010. The training sessions will be held in Ridgewood.  For more details, please see attached flyer. 

Any questions, please send me an email. 

Lisa
leehenni@optonline.net

SPRING 2010 KINDERKICKERS PROGRAM:

The Ridgewood Soccer Association and Maroons Soccer Club are pleased to continue their successful KinderKicker soccer activity for all Ridgewood boys and girls from 4 – 6 years of age. KinderKicker program flyer.

Details:           Saturdays for 8 weeks:

                         Apr. 17, 24 and

                         May 1, 8, 15, 22 and

                         June 5, 12

 

                        Age 4:  9-10am

                        Age 5:  10-11am

                        Age 6:  11-12 noon

                       

Any rain-outs will be held in June. (Times may be subject to change based on participation levels)

 

Location: Habernickel Field 

 

The program is simply designed to introduce the youngest of players to the enjoyment of the sport and basic soccer skills. The activity is designed to provide fun-filled soccer oriented games and physical education activities rather than repetitive drills or team play. Focus is, first and foremost, that children have fun. 


The Program will be organized and directed by Ashley’s Soccer Camp and will follow their extremely successful KinderKickers program in other communities. Take advantage of this opportunity to introduce your child to an exciting sports activity!

 

Registration:  Participants must register online through   Community Pass (under Maroons Soccer Club), including completion of the authorization and release form

 

Cost:               $95

 

Equipment:    Shin guards, sneakers, water bottle

 

In case of rain call:  201-612-1281

 

Any questions please contact Lisa Henni: leehenni@optonline.net

GOALIE AND STRIKER SESSIONS:

Spring has snuck up on us!  Training officially begins next week, and with that comes the return of our goalie and striker sessions.  As we did in the Fall, every Wednesday goalies and strikers are invited to come get additional, focused training.

Here are the details:

First session,  March 24th. All sessions held at BF Small Field. Every Wednesday, except week of April break:

U8 – U10   Small-Sided Goalies & Strikers 4-5:30 pm
U11 – U14  Full-Sided Goalies & Strikers 5:30-7 pm

Come perfect your skills!

Jogo Bonito

NEW JERSEY STATE CUP 2010:

Information can be found online at:

http://www.eteamz.com/newjerseycup/

Bob Kuzbyt
Director
New Jersey Cup

SEND (Soccer Equipment Neighborhood Drive):

Coaches and Admins:

The Soccer Equipment Neighborhood Drive (SEND) is a charitable organization that collects and distributes pre-owned soccer equipment to those less fortunate. SEND was founded by a Ridgewood Maroon in 2000 and is now an ongoing, self sustaining charity. SEND has relationships with a variety of organizations around the globe, including Project Hope in Haiti, soccer programs in the Philippines, Newark & Paterson NJ, Pawlet VT, and Parks & Recreation of NYC; equipment is also available to local soccer players.

Please visit SENDcharity.org to learn more and find out where you can Drop Off your equipment.

Thanks in advance,

Daniel and Adam Compain

MODELL’S TEAM WEEKS PROGRAM:

The Modell's Sporting Goods stores in our area are offering the MAROONS SOCCER CLUB, a twenty eight (28) day "benefits period" in which we will receive a 15% discount (instead of last year 10%) on the purchase of sporting equipment. This benefits period will begin on March 12 and end on April 8, 2010.   All proceeds will go toward the Maroons Soccer Tournament funds this summer.

Participating stores are located at Paramus (Route 17) and Paramus (Route 4).  You can also go to any other Modell’s store near you.

This will be an excellent opportunity to purchase cleats, shin guards, socks, etc. This promotion will also allow the purchase of all other equipment for all sports. Attached is a Modell’s Coupon you can use and forward this attachment to your friends and neighbors, as this will add to the total expenditures at the end of this promotion. Coupons may also be used for any items on sale.

But wait, there’s more…. at the end of this Team Weeks Program benefits period, Modell's will donate 5% of the total expenditures to the MAROONS SOCCER CLUB towards the following year Soccer Tournament sponsorship.

Thank you,
LISA HENNI

MSC MERCHANDISE:

Posted under “Forms & Guidelines” you can view images of MSC clothing - polo, fleece, sweatshirt, and warm up. Scroll down to “Uniform Images” to see a picture of each item as well as an order form. Also now posted on the Soccer Post web site at: www.soccerpost.com/Franklin-Lakes/

ROSTER CHANGES:

If you are planning to add an assistant coach to your squad or if you are planning to add a player to your team, please email Mike with the request michaelcobb@optonline.net

Please let Lisa know of intended additions or deletions at: leehenni@optonline.net

REPORTING INJURIES:

Please report all incidents and injuries to Becky at: simpsonorg@aol.com

Insurance Information and Form

REMINDERS:

*Turn-off lights.
*Stake all the goals, including during practices.
*Return all the goals to the designated side areas and lock them as we do not want to be liable during our absence for some accident.

PUBLICITY:

Publicity guidelines for Game Summary reports for submission to the Ridgewood News.