Heading Soccer Ball Doesn't Cause Brain Damage: Study
From the American Academy of Pediatrics

By Lindsay Barton
Concussion Safety Equipment Health & Safety News & Studies Safety Soccer Sports
A new study finds no support that purposeful "heading" of a soccer ball leads to either short-term (acute) or cumulative brain damage, such as cognitive dysfunction.

The authors called for additional study to provide proof of neuropsychological consequences of subconcussive soccer-related head injuries.

The study, by the American Academy of Pediatrics' Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness Executive Committee, is reported in the February 2010 issue of the journal Pediatrics.

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If anybody can help sponsor some underpriviledged youth players that would really love to play soccer this summer, please call Pat at 732-5896 days 736-3277. Many of these players are recent immigrants who cannot afford the costs, or to get transportation back and forth to games. So if you can help with some of the costs or to help with transportation, this would go a log way to help making these players dreams come true.

Grant Wahl> INSIDE SOCCER

HARRISON, N.J. -- It's easy to exaggerate the importance of sports stadiums. The coverage of the new Dallas Cowboys stadium last year made it seem as though Jerry Jones had commissioned a modern-day version of the Egyptian pyramids instead of, you know, a really big place to watch football, eat wings and get lit on a Sunday night.

But after touring Red Bull Arena, the new $200 million-plus home of Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls, I'm a little breathless myself. In the year 2010, the most advanced, state-of-the-art soccer stadium in the Western Hemisphere (at least until Chivas de Guadalajara's futuristic "volcano" stadium gets finished) is a couple of convenient PATH train stops from the epicenter of New York City.



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Hello Everyone!
I hope this email finds everyone doing well, and having a wonderful
winterr?!?! I just wanted to make sure that everyone is aware of the
fact that this weekend (March 6th & 7th) will be the final time that the
Soccer Hall of Fame is going to be open before closing for good and
dispersing all of the exhibits and items to various places around the
country.

For those that are unaware, the Hall of Fame is closing due to a
continued decline in attendance and lack of funds to continue
operations. With so many national hall of fames located here in NY I'm
sad to see us losing one, and especially the Soccer Hall of Fame at
that.

The museum will be open Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm. Admission is
free, and everything in the gift shop will be discounted. If you, or
any of your kids, or anyone you know, has ever wanted to go to the
Soccer Hall, this is your last chance to do so. Directions to the Hall
are included below.

Take Care,
Reid

Directions
From Syracuse, Utica, Rochester & Buffalo

Take I-90 east to Exit 30 at Herkimer

Take Rt. 28 south to I-88

Take I-88 west to Exit 13

Take Route 205 north

Go through 2 traffic lights

Turn left at the blinking light onto Browne St.

Turn left onto our campus

I started taking photos for the website, but it is difficult to get to all the games to get team photos so if coaches can take a quick shot and send this process will go a little quicker-thanks-Pat

forward to: igcgraphics@verizon.net

SECAUCUS, NJ (February 24th, 2010) – The New York Red Bulls today released the try out dates for the upcoming spring Regional Development Schools (RDS).

This season, Red Bulls’ flagship pre-academy program is available in 8 locations, as the RDS returns to Ramapo, and Staten Island, NY, as well as Manalapan, Lawrenceville, Kearny, Franklin Lakes, North Caldwell, and Hoboken, NJ.

All RDS locations offer eight weeks of advanced supplementary training, focusing specifically on individual technical aspects of the game. Accessible via try out only, each course provides an intensive and challenging environment where high level players are placed in groups that compliment their level of ability.

Featuring a 1:12 coaching ratio, and some of the most highly qualified staff in the area, the program is established as the area's ultimate training tool. Applications are encouraged from boys and girls aged 8 to 14, who have a strong travel soccer background. Goalkeeper programs are also available at many of the eight locations.

Serving as the stepping stone to the Red Bulls full Academy teams, the RDS has proven to be an increasingly successful player development system. Having helped hundreds of players make the transition to a higher level of soccer, there are also over 40 RDS graduates currently playing on the Academy teams. With several RDS graduates also representing the US Youth National teams, the tradition of success is stronger than ever.

To register your child for their free RDS try out, or just to find out more about the program, visit the brand new RDS website at www.redbullsacademy.com. The new and improved site features comprehensive information on all aspects of the RDS, including videos, testimonials, coaches biographies, and comprehensive overviews on the showcase tournament teams, Futbolinho, and goalkeeper programs.

For further questions, email simon.barrow@newyorkredbulls.com, or call 201-583-7036

Dinner Dance is coming up quickly 31 days!! We Need all members and players to hand in dinner dance ticket stubs, and raffle money at our regular monthly the March 8th meeting.. The meeting is at Thurstons at 7pm if unable to attend please contact Bob Lusiak at boblusiak@msn.com
Reminder all members--need to take a raffle prize to dinner dance
Pat Huther who is maintaining our website within the next few weeks he will be taking team photos at the RSSC for use on the website, Pat will be in contact with the coaches. Coaches if you have a digital camera and can snap a quick team photo,this would save some time. Send team photos to Pat Huther at: igcgraphics@verizon.net

It appears we are having a record turn out for outdoor spring soccer. Thank you to our dedicated coaches for your part in making this happen

A special dinner dance wrap up meeting will be held Monday March 15 at 7pm.

any questions--- let me know --- thank you
Jody

Americans rally for late win
by Ridge Mahoney
[USA-EL SALVADOR] The U.S. national team rallied for a 2-1 win over El Salvador in Tampa Wednesday in the final match on U.S. soil before Coach Bob Bradley is expected to name his U.S. squad for the World Cup. With most players battling for World Cup roster spots, the second-half hero was the lone player who had previously played in the World Cup, Brian Ching. - Read the whole story...

SECAUCUS, NJ (Feb. 17, 2010) – The New York Red Bulls announced today that individual tickets to both their Grand Opening event on March 20th at 6:00 PM against legendary Brazilian club, Santos FC, and their MLS Home Opener against the Chicago Fire on March 27th at 7:00 PM (TV: ESPN; ESPN Deportes) are on sale beginning today, February 17th. Fans can purchase these tickets, which will all be located in the 200-Level, by contacting the Red Bulls ticket office at 1.877.RBSOCCER or by logging onto www.newyorkredbulls.com.

Coaches entering teams in CNYJSA need to get a team roster, players and coaches photos, a copy of each players birth certificate, and a phone number and complete address for each player and coach to be forwarded to Matt Ward.


Also be sure coaches, to have your Risk Management and send a copy of confirmation to Barry Depot.

Our next scheduled meeting for the Coliseum is March 8, at 7:00PM at Thurston's Restaurant in Frankfort.

4v4 Nutmeg Tournaments

The 4v4 Nutmeg Tournaments are back this year for February break.

On Tuesday, February 16th, we'll be having Boys and Girls divisions for ages U10, U12, U14 and U16 starting at 4pm. Each team will be guranteed three 25 minute fast paced games.


Boarded Large Field Tournaments

On Monday, February 15th we'll be offering our big field tournaments for Boys ages U9, U10/11, U14/15 and U16.


Friday, February 19th, we'll be holding the Girls big field tournaments for ages U9, U10/11, U14/15 and U16.

To register for the tournament, please email Jeff Knittel or call at (315) 638-8866.

www.cnyfsc.com

If you have any information you would like to add to the site (team photos, team information, FYI, anything you might want to share or reach out to club members about) please send to:
igcgraphics@verizon.net
send text unformatted (RTF, Word)
graphics-photos 70-90 dpi, if can't do then leave alone and I'll adjust them for internet use

See how Coliseum teams are doing...

Be sure to save the date and attend this years annual dinner dance. For tickets or information contact Jody Grippe or John Fornino
or e-mail: info@coliseumsc.com.

5th Annual Northstars Cup 7 v. 7 Tournament
June 12 & 13, 2010

http://www.cnyjsa.org/Cup%20Flyer%2012.pdf

February 8th U9 to U12 Registration

March 8th U13 to U15 Registration and
Mandatory Coach's Meeting for U9 to U12


April 5th U16 to U19 Registration and
Mandatory Coach's Meeting for U13 to U15 Teams

May 3rd Mandatory Coach's Meeting for U16 to U19 Teams

more info at: http://www.cnyjsa.org/meeting_dates.htm

On April 4, 2009 the Coliseum Soccer Club Inc. held its 31st Annual Dinner Dance. In addition to the recognition given to the numerous programs the Club sponsors, the highlight of the evening was the awarding of the Frank Leone Scholarship to Dana Reina and Daniel Purcell.
Click on the link below to see photos of the evening activities. See you next year.

Click on the following link to view a wonderful series of albums prepared by a parent of one of our Coliseum players.

This summer the Coliseum U-19 Girls team traveled to Italy to participate in an international tournament. In a tense Championship match the Coliseum team defeated a dedicated team from Norway to win the Italy Cup tournament. Click on the link below to see many of the exciting events of their tour.

On Saturday March 24, 2006, Coliseum Soccer Club members and guests came together at the 28th Annual Coliseum Dinner Dance. A cocktail hour with appetizers, a full four course dinner, and music for dancing supplied by Classified all combined for a fun filled evening for all. Make plans now to attend next year's annual Coliseum Dinner Dance. Check out the pictures in our photo section.

Once again the Coliseum Soccer Club has promoted the development of soccer in the youngest players of the Mohawk Valley. The 2005-2006 indoor program held at the Field of Dreams indoor soccer complex has concluded for another season. Take a few minutes to view some of the pictures of this program in our photo section.