http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net RSS feeds for Mockingbird Valley Sports Complex 60 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/News/tabid/184/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/42/Health-N-Sports-Soccer-Thoughts.aspx#Comments 3 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=184&ModuleID=580&ArticleID=42 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=42&PortalID=1&TabID=184 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/News/tabid/184/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/42/Health-N-Sports-Soccer-Thoughts.aspx Check out the Louisville Catholic Sports Network's article with your very own Frank Peabody! - Health N' Sports: Soccer Thoughts - http://catholicsportsnet.com/louisville/articles/2013/5/3/health-n’-sports--soccer-thoughts kwallace Mon, 06 May 2013 15:15:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:42 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/News/tabid/184/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/41/Major-Networks-Carrying-Live-Soccer-Coverage-Increasing-Soccer-Exposure-Culture-in-United-States.aspx#Comments 4 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=184&ModuleID=580&ArticleID=41 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=41&PortalID=1&TabID=184 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/News/tabid/184/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/41/Major-Networks-Carrying-Live-Soccer-Coverage-Increasing-Soccer-Exposure-Culture-in-United-States.aspx Check it out! http://m.si.com/2793096/nbc-outlines-vast-premier-league-coverage-with-new-tv-deal/ kwallace Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:13:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:41 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/News/tabid/184/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/40/MVSC-Announces-Spring-Outdoor-Recreational-Session.aspx#Comments 3 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=184&ModuleID=580&ArticleID=40 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=40&PortalID=1&TabID=184 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/News/tabid/184/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/40/MVSC-Announces-Spring-Outdoor-Recreational-Session.aspx MVSC Announces Spring Outdoor Recreational Session kwallace Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:40 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/News/tabid/184/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/39/Former-MVSC-Select-Product-Libby-Stout-Invited-to-US-Womens-U23-National-Team.aspx#Comments 4 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=184&ModuleID=580&ArticleID=39 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=39&PortalID=1&TabID=184 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/News/tabid/184/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/39/Former-MVSC-Select-Product-Libby-Stout-Invited-to-US-Womens-U23-National-Team.aspx   Libby Stout, former MVSC/KFJ player, has been invited to play with our U23 Women's National team April 13-20. They will train and play friendly matches in Carson, California which is home to the National Training center for US Soccer.   The U23 WNT has a tournament in Norway coming up in May and this will be audition for one of the spots on the team.   This weekend Libby's professional team has a game against legendary club PSG in Paris. Congrats Libby! kwallace Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:55:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:39 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/News/tabid/184/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/38/COMING-SOON-Summer-Development-Programming.aspx#Comments 3 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=184&ModuleID=580&ArticleID=38 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=38&PortalID=1&TabID=184 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/News/tabid/184/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/38/COMING-SOON-Summer-Development-Programming.aspx Summer Street Soccer Program  The MVSC Street Soccer Program is an opportunity for recreational players to play games in the indoor facility in a relaxed setting, with an option to attend a Technical Skills Session 30 minutes prior to each game with new Youth Program Director: Ross Hopkins. Technical Sessions will introduce age appropriate skill sets such as ball mastery, 1v1 moves to beat an opponent, ball striking, escape from pressure moves, and more!  Following the 30 minute Technical Skills Sessions, players will be divided into teams and assigned a field to play, and will play with a futsal ball (as opposed to a normal soccer ball). There will be limited coaching and no officiating for the games. We want to create an environment for the players to take risks and show creativity without fear of failing, losing, or being yelled out by a coach. No scores will be kept from games and there will be no league standings.   Soccer in the United States has often been criticized for lack of flare and imagination. Experts believe this is so because youth soccer is too structured and influenced too heavily by adults. There is little to no pick up soccer or “street soccer” happening in our country, where kids just get together and play. Too often our youth players need a coach or a scheduled practice to play. At MVSC, we want players to choose soccer over other hobbies because they enjoy the game. We are confident our Street Soccer Program will help increase players’ passion for the game.)  Further details and registration will be available soon! MVSC Total Technique Program This program is designed to give youth players within the area a chance to come inside the MVSC Indoor Facility to work on the technical skills that each player needs in order to be successful as a soccer player. The program will focus on individual ball control and give players the tools needed from a technical standpoint to excel in the sport.  This Program will last for one hour each week, and offer flexible registration for multiple age groups.  Individuals can purchase a booklet of (for example: 8) coupons, which can be used on (for example: 8 of 10 sessions) offered throughout the Summer. This program is unique in that it allows players, families, or teams, to share a coupon booklet purchased and not worry about missing sessions as a result of the summer holiday.  Further details and registration will be available as of April 8th, 2013! kwallace Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:50:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:38 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/News/tabid/184/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/36/Announcing-OPEN-PICK-UP-SOCCER.aspx#Comments 3 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=184&ModuleID=580&ArticleID=36 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=36&PortalID=1&TabID=184 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/News/tabid/184/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/36/Announcing-OPEN-PICK-UP-SOCCER.aspx Are you an busy individual who doesn't always have time to participate in MVSC's Youth, High School or Adult Leagues, but still looking for a way to stay in touch with soccer?  MVSC announces it's Pick-Up Soccer Program, coming this Summer, 2013!  MVSC's Pick-Up Soccer Program is designed to be a way for players of all ages to come to MVSC's Indoor Facility and participate in small-sided soccer games with no goalkeepers (games played with small goals), in a relaxed atmosphere that does not demand a long-term commitment.  MVSC will announce days/times available for individuals to come to MVSC without reservation to participate in pick-up games with any/all other individuals who choose to come out on a particular day.  For quality purposes, this Program will designate days/times in which YOUTH (ages 5-13), HIGH SCHOOL (ages 14-18), COLLEGE (ages 18-22) and ADULT (ages 23+) will be hosting pick-up games on a weekly basis.  There will be a $7 charge per person, per date, for an hour of field time at Louisville's #1 Indoor Facility.  Further details will be available as of May6th, 2013! kwallace Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:45:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:36 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/News/tabid/184/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/37/Summer-Recreational-Camps-OPEN-for-Registration.aspx#Comments 3 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=184&ModuleID=580&ArticleID=37 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=37&PortalID=1&TabID=184 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/News/tabid/184/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/37/Summer-Recreational-Camps-OPEN-for-Registration.aspx Summer Recreational Camps OPEN for Registration kwallace Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:39:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:37 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/News/tabid/184/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5/MVSC-Elementary-School-League-Spring-Session-Game-Schedule-Announced.aspx#Comments 3 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=184&ModuleID=580&ArticleID=5 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5&PortalID=1&TabID=184 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/News/tabid/184/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5/MVSC-Elementary-School-League-Spring-Session-Game-Schedule-Announced.aspx MVSC Elementary School League Spring Session Game Schedule Announced  - CLICK HERE kwallace Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:10:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/News/tabid/184/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4/US-Soccers-Tony-DiCicco-Speaks-About-Tryouts-Coping-With-Cuts.aspx#Comments 3 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=184&ModuleID=580&ArticleID=4 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4&PortalID=1&TabID=184 http://www.mockingbirdsoccer.net/News/tabid/184/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4/US-Soccers-Tony-DiCicco-Speaks-About-Tryouts-Coping-With-Cuts.aspx Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 This article is written by Tony DiCicco, who has coached players of all ages, but is best known for guiding the U.S. Women's National Team to the 1996 Olympic Gold Medal, the 1999 Women's World Cup title and the 2008 Women's u20 World Cup crown.  Throughout his career, Tony has continued to be involved in youth development with multiple Select/Competitive Clubs throughout the Country.  Tryouts: Coping with Cuts By Tony DiCicco The most difficult part of coaching isn't dealing with losses, it's cutting or rejecting people from the team. It's not just a simple matter of reducing numbers, it's a matter of making decisions that in essence short-circuit the dreams of players. I don't think there's any coach, either at the professional level or the youth recreational league in a small town, who doesn't feel the pain of not choosing someone or cutting someone from the team. Sometimes young athletes put themselves in situations where they say, “If I don’t make it today, I have no chance of ever reaching my goals.” That’s not true and it’s up to parents and coaches to deliver that message strongly and consistently. Getting cut and having to rebound from disappointment is part of what some great athletes have had to deal with. When I was cutting players from the national teams, it wasn’t because they were bad players. In fact, they were often very good players. I frequently had to make choices because I felt there were two or three players who were better for a particular position or role on the team. Coaches have to make decisions and players and parents have to understand that putting together a team is a game of numbers, of roles, of needs and responsibilities. When someone doesn’t make the squad, initially they feel hurt or even angry. It’s regrettable, but understandable. Some players who are cut will use it as a source of motivation for continued practice to get good enough to eventually be on that team. Others will shy away from further evaluation and tryouts because it was such a belittling and scary experience for them. What I’d like to stress is that being cut from a team is not the end of the world, and it’s not, although it may seem like it at the time, a personal attack. If parents can somehow make their children understand this fact, then it will allow them to move forward – and maybe next time they will make the team.   * * *   As tough as it may be for a coach to cut a player from the team, it’s a lot tougher on that player and her parents. There’s no getting around the embarrassment, the emptiness, the rejection. The best thing I can suggest to parents is to offer unwavering love and unconditional support. It may seem like it to your child, but the world hasn’t ended and it’s up to the parents to keep the sport experience in proper perspective. If parents get upset, it will be projected onto the child, only making matters worse. What isn’t constructive is making excuses for your child by saying it was a political decision or that the coach made a poor decision (which might even be the case). If you make excuses, you’re only teaching your child to deflect responsibility and discount the value of merit. What you have to remember is that for the most part, coaches really do try to get it right. If there are 20 players on a team, odds are that practically every coach will agree on the first 10 players for the team. And most coaches will agree that the next five should be on the team. But probably more coaches will disagree on the last five players chosen. Coaches have an image of what they want their team to be, and they’re looking for players who can help them attain that image. As a parent, you must show love and support for your child, but that doesn’t necessarily translate into judging and criticizing the coach’s decision. If you do, everyone’s a loser. (Tony DiCicco has coached all ages but is best known for guiding the U.S. women to the 1996 Olympic Gold Medal, the 1999 Women's World Cup title and the 2008 U-20 World Cup crown. DiCicco, the founder and director of SoccerPlus Camps, coached the WPS’s Boston Breakers in 2009-11.) (Excerpted from "Catch Them Being Good: Everything You Need to Know to Successfully Coach Girls" by Tony DiCicco, Colleen Hacker & Charles Salzberg courtesy of Penguin Books.) kwallace Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:43:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4