Dear Soccer Families,

It’s hard to believe that another year has passed and summer is just around the corner. Over the past several months our Directors, Coaches, and Player Development team have been working hard to enhance our program for our players. Never content with the status quo, we as a Club are always seeking for ways to improve what we bring to the table, especially in the arena of player development. The following is a brief list of all we have offered and what we hope to continue to provide with your support:

• Top of the line Adidas uniforms
• Kindergarten Program (free soccer ball for each child)
• Extended our competitive travel teams for MAPLE eligibility
• In-town programs - international jerseys
• Started registration early for the fourth season of fall travel teams.
• Provided indoor facilities for practices
• Provided opportunity for all spring players to get a warm up suit
• MLA tournament (Safety Awareness)
• Held informational meeting and Fall Awards Ceremony at Middle School
• Spring kickoff event at Bridgewater- Raynham High School Turf field
• Will host Friendship tournament again
• Spent over $12,000 on players and coaches for clinics/trainings
• Awarded scholarships to high school recipients.
• Hosted a fall RYS at the Revolution Day at Gillette Stadium
• Offered Goalie Clinics weekly by a Nationally Licensed Coach
• Hosted a dinner dance for all RYS parents & guests
• Reimbursed coaches for higher trainings in soccer
• Provided a free Coaches’ clinic to all RYS coaches
• All fall coaches received a coach's bag with equipment for use in the fall.
• Offered spring trainings to all players at NO additional cost.
• Continuation of our in-town spring program : U-5’s, and re-tooled U-6 division. The U-8 program continues to grow.
• A Spring Kick off party
• Tuesdays clinics with New England Revolution Professional Players teaching foot skills
• Spring travel coach appreciation dinner

The above are just a few of the many things we offered to our participants. We look forward to watching these programs develop and grow. In-Town Spring: This past spring the RYS took on the in-town program again, which was a tremendous success, with record players signing up ( 120 players!!). The boys and girls came every Sunday ready to play, even on those not so warm days.

I would like to thank RYS Directors and numerous volunteers for a tremendous job organizing this program for our youngest of players. I’m also very grateful for those volunteers that assisted in making sure the children were safe and, more importantly, having fun. I should note that during this fall season, the Soccer pups program will be on Saturdays again from 8:45-11:30 (two groups A-M from 9-10 and second group N-Z 10:15-11:15 times are rough estimates) .

We also will continue the use of our Hotline number if the fields are closed = 1-877-373-8326, extension 8106.

RYS WEBSITE: We continue to improve our website. The goal is to make it the information center for our Club. We hope to soon post videos of drills that our players could watch and learn from. We also are looking into ways to purchase RYS material online. We have finished two full seasons utilizing the Sports Pilot program and have addressed 98% of the difficulties with the company. The goal is to make it even easier in the future while allowing the paper mail in registration as well.

KEY DATES FOR THIS FALL & SPRING – 2010=2011:

• Opening Day September 11th
• September 18th-Kindergarten Program starts.
• October 2nd Picture Day @ Lions Club -SPRING Travel sign up (please do online with Sports Pilot) *** Bring a 1 x 1 picture
• RYS is also offering CPR and First Aid to all Coaches at a significant discount (Stop by the stand for a Flyer)
• Try-Outs for Spring Travel in October(visit website often for updates)

The Board is always seeking suggestions, support, and ways to improve our programs. Our focus for the future is the continued growth and development of our players and coaches. Upcoming events: RYS night at the Revolution, RYS night at Bridgewater-Raynham Varsity Soccer Night, Clinics, etc.

THANKS! Let me conclude this president’s letter by expressing my thanks once again to all the volunteers who help run this soccer program. From the referees and coaches to the team managers and Directors, we are an organization that runs on volunteerism and it is your commitment and energy that helps make this experience a positive one for all, especially our children.

As we come into this new season my hope is that your children will continue to grow and challenge themselves in this sport while at the same time having fun. Parents: please keep cheering our players on, and thank you for your support.

Sincerely;
Everett Clark
President of Raynham Youth Soccer