5 Ways a Parent Can Support a Child with a Slow-To-Develop Athletic Mentality
5 Ways a Parent Can Support a Child with a Slow-To-Develop Athletic Mentality By Skye Eddy Bruce As parents, we need to step back and evaluate our actions closely when we expect our children to be as mature and focused and serious and committed as the most talented...
Understanding Bullying
SafeSport CODE LANGUAGE Bullying, as defined by our Code, is repeated and/or severe behavior(s) that are (a) aggressive, (b) directed at a Minor, and (c) intended or likely to hurt, control, or diminish the Minor emotionally, physically or sexually. TYPES OF BULLYING...
Soccer skills translates to entrepreneurial and leadership pursuits
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...
Eastside Timbers TOPSoccer Success – Virtually
Eastside Timbers' TOPSoccer, a program that has been running strong for 13 years had to shift gears like all of us during this pandemic. They brought innovation into the program to support their athletes. It started in March 2020 when their Spring Season clearly...
7 Questions Goalkeeper Parents Should Ask Their Child’s Coach
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...
Life Lessons Learned From A Former Player
Soccer has always been more than just a sport for me. As I reflect on my time playing the game, I have fond memories. Most of the memories don’t have anything to do with a final score, the goals scored, or any accomplishments. I played soccer my whole childhood, was...
Statewide Freeze Guidance on Outdoor Recreation Organizations
Effective Date: November 18, 2020 Authority: Executive Order No. 20-65, ORS 433.441, ORS 433.443, ORS 431A.010 Applicability: This guidance applies to Outdoor Recreation Organizations. An outdoor recreation organization is an organization that provides group outdoor...
Congratulating Westside Timbers Players for their High School Achievements
Join us in congratulating Westside Timbers top High School teams. Go to Westside’s website to read the names attached to the honors below. And, don’t forget OYSA’s GOAL LINES wants to hear from you too! Send us your individual or club achievements, here.
HONOR THE GAME
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...
Which Option Would You Choose
You'll notice by all the comments from coaches, that it depends... It depends on the confidence of the keeper. It depends on the age of the players. It depends on the standings. There's never an absolute right answer. Read comments for yourself.
