Announcements

NYS Announcements:

2007-2008 Metro-Boston BULLDOGS/ School of Excellence

In Cooperation with NEWTON YOUTH SOCCER

Important: SOE is a supplemental program - In order to qualify for and participate in this program, Players are required to play for an NYS team (either travel or intramural) and be a player in good standing for their NYS team.
A limited number of spots are available for soccer players from other neighboring towns.

http://www.mpsbr.com/soe/tryouts.html

What is the Metro-Boston Bulldogs/SOE Program?

Four years ago, Newton Youth Soccer, in partnership with Mass Premier Soccer, successfully launched our Metro-Boston Bulldogs program. Also known as the School of Excellence , this is a program for players seeking extra opportunities for skill development through top notch training by the MPS professional coaching staff.

Programs are for the U10, U11 & U12 age levels as well as in our U9 "Smart Soccer" program.

Instruction and coaching are from Mass Premier Soccer's professional coaching staff. Teams train in Newton and compete in Sunday games against similar Mass Premier Soccer programs based throughout Eastern Massachusetts .

After three full years in operation, we have had excellent reviews from parents, players and coaches. The level of skill improvement from our players has been outstanding, and players have had fun while they have played at a high level!

Why is the Metro-Boston Bulldogs/SOE program offered by NEWTON YOUTH SOCCER?

The Metro-Boston Bulldogs program provides professional coaching and additional playing opportunities for our more committed players. The Newton-based Metro-Boston Bulldogs program recognizes that some players who participate in NYS want more soccer than they get from their town team, but would like the convenience of training in Newton . The program is intended to be complimentary to the players’ NYS travel or intramural team, and great effort goes into avoiding scheduling conflicts.

Is the Metro-Boston Bulldogs/SOE Program for everyone?

No. NYS offers programs for a wide range of soccer interests and abilities. We will continue our commitment to providing intramural and travel programs with numerous clinics and instructional opportunities. Many strong players on top teams have commitments to other activities, and participation in the Bulldogs is neither mandatory nor factored in to NYS team selection. Those who do play for the Bulldogs should have a strong commitment and dedication to the development of their soccer skills. Attendance at Bulldogs training sessions and games is expected.

Metro-Boston Bulldogs / School of Excellence program description:

All coaching will be provided by the Mass Premier Soccer staff of professionals.
Programs are offered for Under- 9 , Under- 10, Under- 11 and Under- 12 age groups.
Programs run for 8 weeks in fall, winter and spring.
Players are required to also play for an NYS team (either travel or intramural) and be a player in good standing for their NYS team. Participation is also open to Brookline Youth Soccer players.
Players receive game and/or practice uniforms as part of the fee.
Applicants are selected by Mass Premier Soccer staff independent from placement process for their NYS team.
Teams train in Newton twice per week (once per week for U9 and U10) during the fall and spring seasons and have a game on Sunday afternoons. (The U9 program plays in a season ending-event and does not have regular Sunday games).
Practices during the fall and spring are on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. (U9 on Monday only and U10 on Wednesday only).
All home games are played in Newton

Program Fees:

NYS registration is a separate cost. MPS also offers a scholarship program to players based on an as-needed basis.

Fall:
U9 - $250 or $600 Full Year
U10 - $350 or $800 Full Year
U11/12 - $500 or $1100 Full Year

Winter:
U9 - $225 or $275 with camp, $300 for new players
U10 - $225 or $275 with camp, $300 for new players
U11/12 - $225 or $275 with camp, $300 for new players

Spring:
U9 - $225 or $250 for new players
U10 - $325 or $350 for new players
U11/12 - $450 or $500 for new players

If you are interested in trying out for the Spring 08 SOE season please
contact SOE Communications director Gavin MacPhee (gmacphee@mpsbr.com or
781-891-6900x34)

All current Bulldogs players should attend a tryout if they wish to play in the program for 2008-2009.
These tryouts are conducted independently from the Newton Youth Soccer travel program tryouts. Results and acceptance to the Bulldogs program are also independent from the NYS tryouts. Players will be notified of their status within a week after the tryout.

Questions? Contact the NYS Training Committee

Past Announcements

Dear NYS Coaches and Parents,

If one of your youth players gets injured during a game or practice, do you
know what to do? How do you train your athletes to avoid injury and eat
properly? What kinds of special exercises can you do with your players to
prevent injury, enhance flexibility, and increase strength?

To answer these questions, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, in association with
NYS, NGS, and a number of area youth sports leagues, is hosting the
Annual Youth Sports Safety Day

The cost is only $10/person, and includes a first aid kit, laminated injury
management cards, a copy of all handouts from presenters, and a box lunch.
You can come for one or more of the morning content sessions, afternoon
practical sessions, or the entire day. The program is very flexible, so you
can plug in wherever your time allows and interests carry you.

To Be scheduled by NWH

NYS reimburses all
coaches for the complete cost of the program.

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