Jul 13, 2021 | Parents, Players, Risk Management, Uncategorized
Have we forgotten about student-athletes’ mental health? Retrieved June 13, 2021 British Journal of Sports Medicine (March 18,2021) Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, competitive athletes have expressed substantial grief and frustration attributed to...
Mar 5, 2021 | Parents, Players
Friday, March 26th – Monday, March 29th All Oregon Locations Save the date! Our partner, DICK’S Sporting Goods, is offering you everyone in OYSA’s family a 20% off discount throughout the store to help you gear up for the season! Your league coupon will be...
Feb 6, 2021 | Parents, Players
I remember playing my first soccer game at the age of 5 for our Oak Hills Kick and Chase Team, “The Blueberries”. The coach called me “rover” because I was playing multiple positions all over the field. I didn’t realize it at the time, but aside from having fun...
Dec 10, 2020 | coaching, Parents, Players
By Skye Eddy Bruce, Soccer Resource Center 7 words will change your child’s soccer career, when they tell you: “I think I want to play goalkeeper.” For some families it will be a natural progression. Perhaps the coach has been rotating players through the position and...
Jul 29, 2020 | coaching, Parents, Players
Right about now is when we need a feel good event. Well here it is. Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) joins OYSA to HONOR THE GAME. On September 19-20 please mind your Ps and Qs by: Withholding instructional cues, reminders, and coaching Ask your kid after a game or...
