Congratulations to Dai Redwood on his recommendation and inclusion onto the SoccerParenting Youth Coach Advisory Group.

Executive and Sporting Director Dai Redwood has been added to the Youth Coach Advisory Group, a recognition of the efforts and evidence informed methods used at Fremont Youth Soccer Club in all of it’s programs.

The youth soccer, and youth sports landscape continues to change, however, a change to supporting the business of youth sports, taking away the individuals experiences and learning opportunities in favor of supporting business and profits; not only of clubs, but from the travel culture around youth sports.

The change in youth soccer is one that favors the adult ego, becoming a performance and outcome based environment, one that goes against the research and science in support of process driven practice, which is proven to be the child appropriate and developmentally beneficial.

While it is a difficult challenge against the ‘merit-based’ beliefs and focus on acronyms, Fremont YSC will always do what is best for the players holistic development.

Congratulations Mounir. A professional coach who is committed to not only the players, but also importantly his own growth end education to keep providing the kids with the environment needed to grow.

This Fall, PGE will be sponsoring Fremont YSC, their donation going towards our Financial Aid program; a program to help support any family in need of financial assistance.

The US pay to play model should not prevent anyone from participating in youth sports, and when not taken advantage of can help provide all players involved with a rewarding experience without the stress and anxiety of not being able to participate.

Click on the banner to learn more about PGE.

Friday, August 2^nd – Sunday, August 4^th

DICK’S Sporting Goods – 43923 Pacific Commons Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538

Save the date! Our partner, DICK’S Sporting Goods, is offering you a 20% off discount throughout the store to help you gear up for the season! Be sure to use the coupon linked below, as this is specific to our organization. The coupon is valid in-store on the dates above and should be shown at the register during checkout.

CLICK HERE FOR COUPON

We are excited to share we will be continuing our partnership with DICKS Sporting Goods to bring discount opportunities to all players locally to Fremont.

Look out for our weekend events with DICKS and future online coupons.

Today, DICK’S Sporting Goods creates confidence and excitement by inspiring, supporting and personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, the leading omnichannel retailer serves athletes and outdoor enthusiasts in more than 850 DICK’S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Public Lands, Moosejaw, Going Going Gone! and Warehouse Sale stores, online, and through the DICK’S mobile app. DICK’S also owns and operates DICK’S House of Sport and Golf Galaxy Performance Center, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile platform for live streaming, scheduling, communications and scorekeeping.

We create an inclusive environment where passionate, skilled, and diverse teammates thrive.
We create and build leading brands that serve and inspire athletes.
We deliver shareholder value through growth and relentless improvement.
We make a lasting impact on communities through sport.

Sign up to become a youth soccer referee – https://learning.ussoccer.com/referee/courses/available/10000006/details/20002297

Got a license already? Sign up to referee here – https://www.fremontyouthsoccer.com/referees/

YOUTH SOCCER NEEDS YOUR HELP

Becoming a youth soccer referee has many benefits:

• Referees are paid very well
• You get to gain greater knowledge of the game
• An opportunity to be part of the rewarding process of youth sports participation
• Great opportunity to exercise, while watching soccer, and getting paid!

In addition to this, you get to develop your:

• Time management
• Communication
• Responsibility and Accountability
• Leadership

We look forward to seeing you on the fields this season.

This Months Newsletter

• Summer Camp Registration: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/419780
• Grassroots Fall Registration: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/432474

Sideline Project

The Sideline Project is a movement to improve youth sports sidelines and we are proud to partner with The Sideline Project to make youth sports better.

We want all our club parents, coaches, referees, administrators, and spectators to take The Sideline Project Course and add your name to the virtual pledge wall.  Information about your access to The Sideline Project Course will be emailed to parents.  In the meantime, Take the Sideline Pledge: watch the short video about sideline behavior, read the pledge, and add your name to the virtual pledge wall.

• Broken Pipeline, Youth Soccer Turf War – https://sports.yahoo.com/us-soccer-girls-youth-development-ecnl-000044659.html?guccounter=1
• Race to the Right Finish Line – https://changingthegameproject.com/winning-race-right-finish-line/

The youth soccer landscape has taken a sad turn to the performance and winning culture which is best suited to adult sports. Ironically in the US, this is flipped, with a closed league at men’s and woman’s elite level where there is no promotion or relegation; yet kids as young as 11 put into environment’s where promotion and relegation are the focus… outcome orientated.

There is a plethora of research which supports the need for process in youth learning, where deep learning can be achieved through empowering individuals to become decision makers and creative, requiring risk and freedom to make mistakes. This is robbed from the kids when the outcome is priority.

The challenge is, when you’re against the youth sport business with extensive resources in marketing and prey on the parents FOMO, it’s a difficult message to ask for patience. Some interesting articles below on how this is having such a damaging effect on youth players, and ultimately the national level in the US.

Today is the opening of Copa America 2024, hosted by USA.

The tournament kicks off with Argentina vs Canada, 5pm Pacific Time, the following information will help you navigate the tournament.

• Copa America 2024 website – https://copaamerica.com/en
• Copa America 2024 team guides – https://copaamerica.com/en/teams
• Copa America Predictions – https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5577033/2024/06/20/copa-america-2024-writers-picks/

Where to watch –  FOX networks FOX, FOX Sports 1 (FS1) and FOX Sports 2 (FS2)

Large international competition are a great opportunity for youth players to learn through watching. While nothing beats a live game, seeing the highest level of football on TV will also generate a love and passion for the sport, and an opportunity to find a player that becomes the role model for many years.

Watch as a fan – enjoy the atmosphere, the drama, the entertainment of international football.

Watch to learn – what roles do players take on, how this differs by team. Are there clearly identifiable principles in how a team plays? Watch the individual player, how they scan the field for information before receiving the ball and continuing once the action on the ball is over. The technical actions in being comfortable on the ball and the variety of ways they strike the ball.

Today is the opening of Euro 2024, hosted by Germany.

The tournament kicks off with Germany vs Scotland, 12pm Pacific Time, the following information will help you navigate the tournament.

• Euro 2024 website – https://www.uefa.com/euro2024/
• Euro 2024 team guides, starting with Germany click through all the participating countries to learn more – https://www.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/jun/03/euro-2024-team-guides-part-1-germany
• Football Euro Daily Podcast (a little England heavy, but will report on all news) – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-daily/id261291929

Where to watch – FOX, FuboTV, and TelevisaUnivision

Large international competition are a great opportunity for youth players to learn through watching. While nothing beats a live game, seeing the highest level of football on TV will also generate a love nd passion for the sport, and an opportunity to find a player that becomes the role model for many years.

Watch as a fan – enjoy the atmosphere, the drama, the entertainment of international football.

Watch to learn – what roles do players take on, how this differs by team. Are there clearly identifiable principles in how a team plays? Watch the individual player, how they scan the field for information before receiving the ball and continuing once the action on the ball is over. The technical actions in being comfortable on the ball and the variety of ways they strike the ball.