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Connection
Connection to a national set of resources and a network of Recreational coaches and administrators with shared goals and challenges
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Honor
Wearing a crest that says “I am a part of something bigger than myself” and “I am excited to wear my jersey at school or around town”.
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Development
Providing administrators with support for their coaches. Providing coaches with education, training curricula, and direct support throughout the season.
LEAGUE AMERICA MEMBER REQUIREMENTS:
- Be a current MYSA Member Organization that registers all persons with MYSA (all players and coaches no matter the level)
- Coaches in League America must attend an In-Person Coaching Session organized in conjunction with MYSA.
- All coaches must complete MYSA’s Risk Management/Registration requirements.
- Member Associations must agree to distribute and promote a MYSA developed training plan to their coaches.
- Rules of competition must be reviewed and approved by MYSA staff before the start of the season/session.
BADGES
Players that play in a League America affiliated Recreational League will wear the League America crest on their sleeves as a badge of honor. This forms a sense of belonging to something bigger for both players and coaches.
CURRICULA
League America has three developmental curricula:
- u5-u8
- u9-u12
- u13+
Each curriculum has a series of progressive sessions and concepts that explore attacking and defending moments in each third of the field. The curricula also include a session checklist, diagram guide, and terms to know to use with each session.
HOW TO SIGN UP YOUR LEAGUE:
Contact Ruben Vaca to set up a virtual or in-person meeting!
ruben@moyouthsoccer.org
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