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- AYSO's Jim Liston and George Kuntz Live on FOX Soccer
At this year's National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Convention, AYSO coaching experts Jim Liston and George Kuntz sat on a "Soccer Night in America" panel to discuss the development of youth soccer in the U.S. Full Story - Spring 2012 Responsible Sports Grants Open Soon!
Did you know that Liberty Mutual Insurance has given away more than half a million dollars to youth sports organizations and teams? Some of that money has gone to our AYSO Regions! How did they earn this money? They participate in the Liberty Mutual Responsible Sports Community Grant program. Full Story - Three Steps to Smarter Snacking
Spend some time around kids, or your household pets, and you'll see that frequent grazing is a pretty natural way to eat over the course of the day. Healthy snacking serves a couple of purposes. It helps you fit in foods that you might not have at mealtimes, like a serving of dairy or maybe a piece of fruit. Snacking also helps to keep your energy level up and keep you satisfied between meals, so you'll avoid overeating when you finally do sit down. When it comes to smart snacking, there are really just three things that are key: the right foods, the right timing and the right portions. Full Story - Become a Referee for the 2012 National Games
The 2012 National Games in Knoxville, Tenn., are quickly approaching, but there's still time to sign up to be a referee! Our goal is to reach at least 400 referee volunteers so that we can provide the safest, fairest and most fun experience for our kids yet. Full Story - Meet AYSO Coach Leane Ritchie
AYSO coach Leane Ritchie, from Region 107 in San Carlos, Calif., is Hey Coach's featured coach of the month! Leane - who currently coaches U-19 girls in her Region - was introduced to soccer in 2000 when her daughter started playing. "The following year when I went to sign her up, her coach from the previous year suggested that I should coach," shares Leane. "He said that we could coach together, so I did. I became the assistant coach for my daughter's U-10 team." Full Story - How to Avoid Second Helpings
Sometimes when I'm eating meals with other people, I'll notice someone who seems to enjoy the second helping of food almost more than the first. It's almost as if they rush through the first plateful with the sole purpose of going back to pile it on all over again. I'm not sure what this stems from. Maybe they grew up in a large family and had to grab their food before someone else did. Or maybe, since they've started to fill up a little bit, they eat more slowly the second time around and enjoy it more. But when a double dose of calories is at stake, taking second helpings might be a habit worth breaking. It might help to pretend you're in a restaurant, where with few exceptions, there are no refills. If that doesn't work, here are some tips that help you avoid that extra helping without a second thought. Full Story - AYSO Coach Named Double-Goal Coach Finalist
AYSO is excited to announce that AYSO coach David Tannenbaum, from Region 69 in Pacific Palisades, Calif., has been named one of 50 finalists for the Positive Coaching Alliance's (PCA) Double-Goal Coach award! Full Story - Section 14 Hosts 2012 AYSO Section Meeting
The AYSO Section Meetings continue their journey across the country with Section 14 hosting its meeting this past weekend in Boca Raton, Fla. Full Story - Have Your Best Season Yet With AYSO Team Sites
Do you want to cut your team administrative tasks in half? Nine out of 10 coaches said that AYSO-Shutterfly Team Sites made their team communication easier and more effective. Team sites will allow you to spend less time on emails, and more time doing what you love: coaching on the field! Full Story - Heart-Healthy Valentine's Recipe
Valentine's Day is usually about hearts, candy and flowers. However, here's another way to show everyone that you've got a heart of gold; you can prepare a delicious meal featuring heart-healthy foods. This meal will be one that you and your loved ones can literally "eat to your heart's content". Full Story - More...
