| Meet the VYSA Coaching Education Staff |
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 Each newsletter a VYSA Coaching Education Staff Instructor will be highlighted. This issue, Len Oliver is featured in a question and answer session.
Len Oliver is the Director of Coaching for DC Stoddert Soccer and a long time member of the VYSA Coaching Education staff. The USSF A License coach also holds a National Youth License and has taught over 3,600 coaches. Oliver was inducted into the USSF Soccer Hall of Fame in 1996 and the VYSA Hall of Fame in 2001; he is a key ambassador of the game here in Virginia.
| CORNER KICK: Coaching Tips |
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Fitness with the Ball: Paul Shaw, VYSA Coaching Education Director
Whenever possible, incorporate a ball with your demands. There are a ton of soccer related activities that will reflect the game and serve those fitness needs. For example: Looking to do intervals to boost that older player’s aerobic base. Play 1 v. 1 for 1 minute in a 10 x 20 grid, players score by dribbling over the end line. After they score, they attack the other line. Follow up with active rest for 90 seconds. Do 3-5 sets and increase intensity by rewarding wins.
 by Josie McMahon, VYSA ODP Athletic Trainer
and a Licensed & Certified Athletic Trainer for Fredericksburg Academy.
As many of us know getting a young athlete to eat what will fuel the body best is not always easy! The main ingredient for muscle energy is carbohydrates (CHO). During times of increased tournaments and play it is best to increase CHO consumption 3-4 days prior to the event.
| CORNER KICK: Goalkeeping Tip |
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by Celia Mosier, VYSA ODP Girls Goalkeeping Coach
Although we all love to make a great diving save, it is important to remember that positioning and good footwork (shuffling, drop step, crossover step, etc.) will put you in position to make most saves without having to dive. Work on your keepers’ footwork and positioning each time you train and they’ll be one of those keepers who seems to always be in the right place at the right time.
 
Sam Snow, US Youth Soccer Director of Coaching Education has written an article titled: Fun at Training Sessions "Are Parents Getting Their Money’s Worth?" Enjoy it.
 The VYSA has just successfully completed the hosting of a US Soccer "C" National Coaching License.
Thirty-seven coaches from all over the state and Maryland participated in this 8 day intensive course that took place in Woodbridge, VA.
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