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DECEMBER
Wednesday December 16th
Presenter: David Newbery, SoccerPlus Education
Center Executive Director
Players, Coaches, Managers, Teams...
The SoccerPlus Education Center would like to
invite you and your family to a
re-launch event
for the Education Center.
We need your help! How can we best serve the
soccer community?
If you are interested in sharing your thoughts,
becoming involved or hearing our vision, please
attend one of our brief presentations:
4:30pm - 5:00pm - 5:30pm - 6.00pm
We will cover several initiatives:
● Presentation and Workshop Program for 2009 –
you can help identify topics most relevant to
your children.
● The launch of “SoccerPlus Education Center
Leadership Program” – for young players
interested in learning leadership skills,
volunteering time to help with community soccer
programs and gaining soccer coaching awards.
● Our SoccerPlus Outreach Programs for children
in Hartford, New Britain and other low income
communities.
“Help us to serve you – join us in creating
the future direction
for soccer and education”
Did you attend? Give
us your
Feedback
Did you miss
the Open House? Don't worry...we have another scheduled for
1/8/09
November
Simplifying The College
Recruiting Process
November 20, 2008 7:00pm
Presenters: Mick D'Arcy, CCSU Head Women's Soccer Coach
Amy Strickland, CCSU Associate Athletic Director/Compliance/SWA
For: Parents and Players u15 and up
Description: What you need to do off the field to prepare
for college.
The Do’s and Don’ts when dealing with college coaches.
What is the NCAA Clearinghouse?
How do I get my top choice college interested in me?
When should I make my college decision?
Soccer Scholarships – exposing the myths.
Download Mick D'Arcy's
Presentation
Did you attend? Give
us your
Feedback
 Parent's Role in Children's
Sports Experience
November 4, 2008 5:30pm
Presenter: Dr. Tiffany Jones, X-Factor
For: Parents looking for a positive sport experience for
their child.
Description: Want to help your child reach their soccer
potential? Learn about the six factors that make up soccer
performance and how you can assist your child in reaching
their own personal excellence in each area.
Download Dr Jones'
Presentation
Did you attend? Give
us your
Feedback
September
 FREE
SOCCER CLINIC WITH ETHAN ZOHN
September 19th at
5:45 pm at Miss Porters School in Farmington, CT
Presenter:
Ethan Zohn
• 2
v 2 Games, Soccer skills training
• Ethan
Zohn inspirational coaches story
• Ethan
Zohn Q&A
• Discussion
about fundraising and a chance to go to Africa
• Gear
to purchase with 100% of the proceeds going
directly to the Grassroot Soccer Program
• Ethan
Zohn autograph and photo session
Dribble '08:
3 Months; 550 Miles;
Boston to DC; 1 Man; 1 Ball
All for the Fight Against HIV/AIDS in Africa....photos
Grassroot Soccer (GRS) ,
the nonprofit organization that uses the “power
of soccer” in the fight against HIV/AIDS,
officially kicked off its global youth movement,
Grassroot Soccer UNITED,
as co-founder
Ethan Zohn
(winner,
Survivor: Africa)
embarked from Gillette Stadium at halftime of
the New England Revolution - DC United match and
took to the streets on a landmark 3-month,
550-mile trek, on foot – dribbling a soccer ball
the entire distance. The first-ever Grassroot
Soccer UNITED
Dribble
looks to get
kids and all soccer fans around the world
involved in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa
and is being used as a vehicle to help raise
money and awareness for GRS.
Ethan will be talking about
GRS’s work in Africa and how we teach children
about HIV prevention. As well, Ethan will be
speaking about how kids can join the Grassroot
Soccer UNITED Roster and do their part to help
out with the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Also, they will
find out how they can
WIN
A TRIP TO AFRICA IN 2009!
Target Audience:
Open to all local players u9 to U18 from all clubs and
teams, parents and friends; as always this presentation is free of
charge and open to the public.
photos
Dribble '08:
3 Months; 550 Miles;
Boston to DC; 1 Man; 1 Ball
• All for the Fight Against HIV/AIDS in Africa....photos
• View
what Ethan had to say about his visit with
SoccerPlus
• Follow
Ethan at
GRASSROOTSOCCER and
F4HIV
EXPERIENCES FROM THE 2008 BEIJING OLYMPICS AND
MORE
September 13th at
6:00pm at the SoccerPlus
Education Center
 Presenter: Erica
Walsh
US Women’s National Team Asst. Coach
Penn. State Head Coach
Here is your opportunity to here stories and ask questions
about the Olympic Gold Experience through the
eyes of the US Women's' Soccer Team.
Erica in addition to being an Assistant Coach
for the US National Team is the Head Coach at
Penn State currently ranked #9 in the country.
She will offer a wealth of soccer knowledge from
the highest levels and a "must see" for the
first SPEC presentation of the season.
Target Audience:
Open to all local players u9 though U18 from all clubs and
teams, parents and friends
As always this presentation is free of
charge and open to the public.
Erica Walsh during her seminar in
the SoccerPlus Education Center on 9/13/08
Erica Walsh (center) seen here in
Beijing during the 2008 Summer Games along with
fellow Assistant Coach Jillian Ellis (left) and
Head Coach Pia Sundhage (right)
March
PREPARING FOR THE TRYOUT PROCESS
March 25th 7:30pm
Presenter: Janusz Michallik
March 25th at 7:30 pm
Here is your opportunity to ask questions that you’ve
always wanted answers to about the tryout process. Do
not miss this seminar as there are a lot of changes
coming up, especially for our U-9 through U-12 age
groups. CJSA has implemented changes; there will be a
league and Premier Cup for our incoming U-12 players.
Janusz will cover everything from what the coaches are
looking for in a player to the administrative part of
your commitment. Janusz will also look for feedback from
parents about the tryout process or anything that you
would like to see improvements on.
Janusz will also cover updates and specifics on Spring
Academies for the U-9 through U-11 age groups.
February
Experiences of Playing Professional Soccer at the
Highest Level
February 27th
 Presenter:
Chris Bart-Williams
Chris is a former professional soccer player with an
extensive career in the English Premier League for
several teams. This presentation will address some of
the highlights and challenges that he has faced in his
career. Chris will take the time to answer questions
about his experiences, how he got there and the keys to
his success.
Chris Bart-Williams's Teams:
1991: Leyton Orient
1991-1995: Sheffield Wednesday
1995-2002: Nottingham Forest
2001-2002: Charlton Athletic (loan)
2002-2003: Charlton Athletic
2003: Ipswich Town (loan)
2003-2004: Ipswich Town
1993-1996: England Under 21's
January
“THE SECRETS OF MONEY MAKERS":
Developing Smart Financial Habits
January 9, 2008
Presenters:
Meghan C. Pelley, Strategy Associate, Lincoln Financial
Group
Rachel Henderson, Business Retention and Planning
Associate, Lincoln Financial Group
How to avoid financial pitfalls as a young person. How
to actually make smart decisions with money that will
benefit you for a lifetime. Topics cover will include:
developing smart financial habits such as saving,
investing, budgeting, and avoiding debt.
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