Nether United FC Copryright 2013 05/24/2013 05/24/2013 www.npaasoccer.com News from Nether United FC Nether United's Curriculum and Soccer Development 04/23/2012 12:21 PM http://www.npaasoccer.com/home/616800.html To be successful in developing players and teams, a club must have a model for the development of all players starting at the youngest ages through the adult player. The core for planned development is a sound curriculum. True player development occurs when each player’s daily training and playing environment is of the highest quality. If this environment is consistent, with a clear vision of what lies ahead for the players, development is maximized. Click here to review

To this end, Nether United Technical Committee has recently published its Club Curriculum to guide our age groups, teams, coaches and players in their further development.

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Nether United is Proud to be part of NEW Directors Development Program

Nether United, based in Wallingford, PA is proud to be a founding club member of the Director’s Development Program that will consist of both U9 and U10 Boys and Girls age groups for the fall of 2012. 

"We are excited by the outcome of the fall schedule and look forward to having our U9 age groups continue with this program through the spring of 2012.  The transition of the U9 age group becoming U10 for the fall of 2012 and the addition of newly formed U9 age group player pools will continue to cement the DDP Program as the future of youth development.  Partnering with some of the most established clubs in the region (West Chester United, West Mont United, Spirit United, YMS and Reading Rage) has given our players and coaches the ability to compete with the best on a regular basis while keeping player development as our main priority.” 

- Nether United Board of Directors

 

DDP Mission Statement:

  • The Directors’ Development Program (DDP) will provide a player-centered developmental program that focuses on creating a nurturing, educational soccer environment while concentrating on "what’s best for the players".

DDP Objectives:

o    Provide appropriate competition, travel and training to game ratio

o    Encourage creative freedom in training & in games

o    Create free player movement within the age group and club (see below)

o    Reduce fear of failure, by eliminating the pressure of winning games with more emphasis on individual player development and focusing on appropriate competition rather than making the competition the sole focus

o    Training focuses on developing technically gifted, versatile, and creative players, plus the fundamentals that are essential to long term development.

o    The U-09 & U-10 age groups will be overseen by Coaching Directors Brent Jacquette and Sam Griggs and each team will be staffed by one full time paid head coach, one paid assistant coach and 1-2 licensed parent coaches

o    Develop players that love to play the game, have a desire to improve and learn and are able to compete to the best of their ability as they get older.

 

]]> http://www.npaasoccer.com/home/238170.html Nether Soccer's Summer Camps - Registering Now 05/08/2013 06:57 AM http://www.npaasoccer.com/home/636688.html Nether Soccer’s official Summer Soccer Camps are now open for registration!

These local camps run with Nether’s soccer coaching partners and local universities provide players with summer soccer fun, skills building and are scheduled at various times to provide options on timing.

For complete information, click: here

 

 

]]> http://www.npaasoccer.com/home/636688.html Claudio Reyna - USSF Curriculum 02/04/2012 02:51 PM http://www.npaasoccer.com/home/595887.html  Click Here - to access PDF

]]> http://www.npaasoccer.com/home/595887.html Nether Soccer Offering Philadelphia Union Home Game Tickets 04/11/2013 09:51 AM http://www.npaasoccer.com/home/615551.html Hello Nether Soccer Parents, 

 

Nether United Soccer Club has sideline seats available for every Philadelphia Union’s home game at PPL Park. Tickets are available to any & all Nether Soccer families. Nether has again partnered with the Philadelphia Union as an official youth affiliate club and through our partnership we are able to offer 10 tickets for each home game. 

 

Our tickets have been upgraded from last year’s and are Section 121, Row W, Seats 4-13, offering a great field view and close to the action. Price per ticket is $30.00. Tickets for the 2013 Home Games can be pre-ordered now on a first come first serve basis and only sets in sets of two or more.

 

Please see here for 2013 Schedule and email Union Ticket Manager to secure a seat. Don’t wait, hurry as we sell out each game very quickly.

 

GO UNION!
Nether Soccer Board
]]> http://www.npaasoccer.com/home/615551.html EPYSA and US Youth Soccer's Concussion Information for Parents & Coaches 12/06/2012 09:54 AM http://www.npaasoccer.com/home/681967.html US Youth Soccer and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are proud to be teaming up to help protect participants of all youth sports who may be at risk of concussion. The campaign, is an expansion of the "Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports," and will help get concussion information into the hands of coaches, parents, and school and health care professionals who are on the front-line to help identify and respond appropriately to concussions among young athletes.

As part of this partnership, US Youth Soccer built a FREE online education course to create a basic understanding of concussions. Parents, players, administrators and coaches alike can take the course training for free and learn more about this issue.  To get started, click here to create your free account.
 
For more inforation, please click here: http://www.epysa.org/resources/concussions_information.aspx
 
Coaches, click here for a brief, FIFA-created concussion test that you can carry in your notebook.
]]> http://www.npaasoccer.com/home/681967.html Crozer Keystone Human Motion Institute 04/06/2009 08:24 PM http://www.npaasoccer.com/home/319211.html click here for program details

]]> http://www.npaasoccer.com/home/319211.html NPAA Goal Safety 11/14/2011 02:11 PM http://www.npaasoccer.com/home/206063.html NPAA Goal Safety---Here is What We Can All Do To Insure Player’s Safety!
 The most important thing we can do for our players is to insure they have a safe place to play soccer. One of the risks with soccer goals is that they can tip over if not properly used and secured. We need everyone involved with our program…players, coaches, trainers, and parents to be aware of the four simple, but critical, things we need in place to insure that our goals are safe.

#1. Never let the children “play” on the goals or hang on the crossbar.

#2. If moving the goals, be sure to have enough hands and appropriate adult supervision to position people around the goal to lift carefully.

#3. Our 8v8 and 11v11 goals have portable 60 pound counterweights which are to be positioned on the back bottom bars to keep the goal from tipping over.

These were made with two chain handles to make them easier to lift and should be carried by two people. They have a groove in the bottom which is designed to fit over the back bottom bar. The large goals for 11v11 fields are to have two weights on each goal (a total of 120 pounds). The smaller goals for 8v8 fields are to have one weight on each goal (a total of 60 pounds) anytime the goal is in an upright position….games, training, practices, etc.

Here is an example of one of our small goals for an 8v8 field with one counterweight in place. (Remember for a large goal on an 11v11 field, that goal would have two weights).

Here’s a side view showing the weight’s groove resting over the back bottom bar.

#4. We need to keep our nets and goals in good condition. Nets do tend to wear out, clips that secure the net to the goal frame can break, and unfortunately we do occasionally see some vandalism. We do a complete survey and repair effort in the very early Spring right before our annual Tournament and prior to Spring soccer on all our fields.

For the rest of the year we need our teams to keep an eye on the equipment they are using for games and practice. If your team sees a goal needing attention…..you can contact me via email jlenart@npaasoccer.com or 610.513.8969 and I will help your team get it resolved. This way we can keep our goals in good shape year round!

Thanks for your help!!!

 

John Lenart

]]> http://www.npaasoccer.com/home/206063.html What is good nutrition? 01/08/2009 03:05 PM http://www.npaasoccer.com/home/206786.html  

What IS Good Nutrition?

 
There are so many mixed messages out there about nutrition. 
Everyone has an opinion on the foods we should or should not eat. 
It’s hard to know what the best decisions are for
disease prevention and weight maintenance.
 
Key Points:
 
Have a least 3 meals per day to keep your metabolism moving.
 
Consume at least 8 -8 ounce glasses of water per day.
 
Make sure that at least half of your carbohydrates are whole grain. Regardless of the number of grains, it’s the word ‘whole’ that is most important.
 
Chose low-fat or fat-free dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheese).
 
Have a minimum of 5 fruit and vegetable servings per day.
 
Fats from vegetable sources are preferred over those from animal sources.
 
Nutrition supplements can be a beneficial addition to any daily plan.
 
20-30 Minutes of physical activity at least 3 times per week is a great start!
 
 
Remember…                  All foods can be worked into a healthy plan.  Variety and moderation make the difference!

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

If you are interested in learning more about how to improve your diet, our Registered Dietitians are available for individual nutrition counseling. The Rothman Institute also offers a 6-month weight management program. For more information please call our nutrition department at: (267) 339-3722 or visit our Website: www.rothmaninstitute.com
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Good choices when you need a quick bite on the road
 
  • Burger Joint:
  • Plain burger or grilled chicken (no mayo), fruit and milk
  • Baked potato with chili and frozen yogurt
  • Convenience store:
  • Turkey, ham or roast beef hoagie (no mayo) and fruit
  • Pizza Place:
  • 2 slices of thick crust pizza with a veggie topping
  • Side salad with breadsticks and marinara sauce
  • Mexican Place:
  • Bean burrito and low-fat chips with salsa
  • Chicken or steak soft taco with a side of rice and beans
 
 
Healthy snacks to pack when you’re on the road
 

  • Whole grain bagels
  • Peanut butter crackers
  • Fresh fruit/ Dried fruit*
  • Trail mix*
  • String Cheese
  • Veggies with low fat dressing
  • Dry Cereals
  • Granola*/ Energy Bars
  • Pudding/ Yogurt
  • Nuts*/ seeds*
  • Peanut butter and Jelly Sandwich
  • Pretzels/ Baked Chips
  • Sports drinks
  • 100% Juice Boxes

Items marked with * are high in calories. Watch to limit portion sizes if trying to lose weight.

 

 
 
 
 

 
]]> http://www.npaasoccer.com/home/206787.html Fluid Intake Guidelines 01/08/2009 03:06 PM http://www.npaasoccer.com/home/206789.html Click Here For Article]]> http://www.npaasoccer.com/home/206789.html What is Offsides? 09/29/2007 08:17 PM http://www.npaasoccer.com/home/206971.html
Could you explain the definition of "offsides" to a parent new to soccer? We're sure that you wouldn't be surprised to learn that most parents couldn't! Did you know that players can be offsides and no whistle is blown to stop play? There are actually more than one scenarios where this is perfectly acceptable.
 
Offsides is one of the most confusing rules in a game that doesn't have too many: one ball, two teams, keep the ball within the boundary lines and kick it in the other team's goal. Simple!
 
If you'd like to learn more, FIFA provides various options: click here to visit a low-resolution graphical explanation that demonstrates all of the situations defined under the offsides rule (click ">" again and again to view each scenario) or, if you prefer a bit more high-resolution version, click here.
 
Here are the textual definitions:
 
Play should be stopped when: 1) a player is determined to be in an offsides position; and 2) that player participates in active play.
Offsides Position
It is not an offence in itself to be in an offside position. A player is in an offside position if:
  • he is nearer to his opponents’ goal line than both the ball and the second last opponent.
A player is not in an offside position if
  • he is in his own half of the field of play or
  • he is level with the second last opponent or
  • he is level with the last two opponents.
Offense
A player in an offside position is only penalized if, at the moment the ball touches or is played by one of his team, he is, in the opinion of the referee, involved in active play by:
  • interfering with play or
  • interfering with an opponent or
  • gaining an advantage by being in that position.
No Offense
There is no offside offence if a player receives the ball directly from:
  • a goal kick or
  • a throw-in or
  • a corner kick.
Infringements / Sanctions
 
For any offside offence, the referee awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred.
Decisions of the International F.A. Board
Decision 1
In the definition of offside position, "nearer to his opponents' goal line" means that any part of his head, body or feet is nearer to his opponents' goal line than both the ball and the second last opponent. The arms are not included in this definition.The definitions of elements of involvement in active play are as follows:
Decision 2
  • Interfering with play means playing or touching the ball passed or touched by a teammate.
  • Interfering with an opponent means preventing an opponent from playing or being able to play the ball by clearly obstructing the opponent’s line of vision or movements or making a gesture or movement which, in the opinion of the referee, deceives or distracts an opponent.
  • Gaining an advantage by being in that position means playing a ball that rebounds to him off a post or the crossbar having been in an offside position or playing a ball that rebounds to him off an opponent having been in an offside position.
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