Hoosick Falls Soccer Club

Responsible Sports – Parenting and Coaching

steve — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:31:08 +0000

The Hoosick Falls Soccer Club is a proud supporter of Liberty Mutual’s Responsible Sports.

Memorial Brick Fundraiser

steve — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:05:45 +0000

We are proud to announce the Memorial Garden, Buy A Brick Program! The Hoosick Falls Soccer Club is in the process of gathering ideas for a “Yellow Brick Road” that will be placed by the Hos-Cot Pavilion and lead to the flagpole and the Decatur Memorial Bench near Delurey Championship Field. The bricks are 4×8 and cost $35 each. The bricks that path the garden can be personalized in all capital letters. Reserve your permanent brick today by contacting Jan Kimball @ 686-5734 or mail form and check payable to: Hoosick Falls Soccer Club c/o Jan Kimball 5 Steeple Heights Hoosick Falls, NY 12090

Why Small Sided Games?

steve — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:36:26 +0000

Why Small-Sided Games?

US Youth Soccer has thought long and hard about the answer to the question, “Why Small-Sided Games?”

What does “Small-Sided Games” mean? These are soccer games with fewer players competing on a smaller sized field. These are fun games that involve the players more because fewer players are sharing one ball.

All ages can play “Small Sided Games”, but it has a definite developmental impact on our younger soccer players. US Youth Soccer recommendations for “number of players” at the various age groups are as follows:

Here are some of the reasons why we believe, as soccer coaches, administrators and parents must guarantee that our young soccer players play small-sided games:

1. Because we want our young soccer players to touch the soccer ball more often and become more skillful with it! (Individual technical development)

2. Because we want our young soccer players to make more, less-complicated decisions during the game! (Tactical development)

3. Because we want our young soccer players to be more physically efficient in the field space they are playing in! (Reduced field size)

4. Because we want our young soccer players to have more individual teaching time with the coach! Less players on the field and less players on the team will guarantee this! (Need to feel worthy and need to feel important)

5. Because we want our young soccer players to have more, involved playing time in the game! (More opportunity to solve problems that only the game presents)

6. Because we want our young soccer players to have more opportunity to play on both sides of the ball! (More exposure to attacking and defending situations)

7. Because we want our young soccer players to have more opportunities to score goals! (Pure excitement)

These are the reasons why we adults must foster “Small-Sided Games” in our youth soccer programs. The “Small-Sided” environment is a developmentally appropriate environment for our young soccer players. It’s a FUN environment that focuses on the young soccer player.

It just makes sense doesn’t it?

US Youth Soccer Rules for Micro – 4th,5th,6th

steve — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:25:20 +0000

The Hoosick Falls Soccer Club follows US Youth Soccer guidelines for Small Sided Games. Rules for each age group can be found on our Training Page.

Vermont Voltage Camp Dates Set

steve — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:40:57 +0000

The Vermont Voltage will offer Camps for all ages and High School teams. Dates are August 13 – August 17

Voltage Camp

Board Members Needed!

admin — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:28:53 +0000

The Hoosick Falls Soccer Club is looking for Board Members for the Spring 2012 season. Positions are available immediately. The Board is responsible for the operation of the Club and it’s facilities. It is also responsible for reviewing our current policies and setting new policies, which are in line with our mission statement. Meetings take place six times per year.

Find Us On Facebook

admin — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:25:47 +0000

Check out our Facebook page. The Club will post relevant information about upcoming Professional Games and You Tube clips of interest.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/177876044875/