HFC U10: End of Season Survey

Team:

I would like to ask a favor.  We have a short survey which should take 5-10 minutes to complete about the HFC U10 program.  It would be very helpful if you could complete the survey in the next couple of days. Just follow the link to fill put the survey.  All feedback is anonymous, but you are welcome to leave you name in the last comment section if you wish.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2XSJJZ6

The survey is most meaningful if we get full participation, so please respond, especially if you had an issues or were just not excited about the program.   I appreciate your time and thanks for the feedback.

Coach Mark Smith
(c) 603-493-7179

HFC U10 - Fall Season Wrap-up

Parents & Players;

On behalf of all the coaches I would like thank you for an outstanding season.  We coach because we enjoy the game and even more we delight in seeing young players learn to enjoy the game as well.  This was a great season and we were delighted to see the teams progress from barely knowing where to be on the field in the first games to producing shutouts at the end of the season.

I would like to thank all the players for the great work they put into practices and games.  I know you all listened because I could see the results on the field.  I would like to thank all the parents for supporting the program and their players and getting them to the practices and games on time.  I hope everyone enjoyed the season as much as the coaches did.

I look forward to continuing the momentum and growth we have seen during the Fall season during Winter training starting January 8.  Experience has shown that Winter training makes a huge difference in players advancing their skills from year to year.  At just 1:15 per week of time invested, it is easy even for players involved in winter sports programs to include in their schedule.  Winter training has been shown to be the difference between starting next season 3 steps forward or 2 steps back.  As I believe all the players are looking to play soccer again, I strongly encourage everyone to sign-up for Winter training.

While it is a ways off, I hope to see everyone back for the Spring season as well, but for now thanks for a great Fall, enjoy some free weekends and have a Happy Halloween!

Coach Mark Smith
(c) 603-493-7179

Last week of EDP and fun events...please read full message

Hi EDP Families-

Thanks for a great season.  We want to end with some fun events for the kids:

• Friday we will do an activity in the dark, but don't tell the kids, just be sure to help us connect you with them at the end of practice
• Saturday is our Halloween party and skills competition for all EDP players, including U10 travel pool.  Be at Cemetery Fields (how fitting) in costume, ready for fun skills competitions and goodies.  Each family should bring something based on the age of your child:
• 6 and under:  paper cups and napkins
• 7:  OJ, milk, cider, or box of joe
• 8: small box of munchkins
• 9 and up: or some other dessert treat

Coach Molly can't be there so please let her know if you can bring a folding table and tablecloth with an e-mail to dix@rti.org so she can be sure we have tables to put everything.

Coach Josh will need parent volunteers to run the skills stations on Saturday.  Please check in with him and offer to help, he will appreciate it.

Remember to sign up your players for Winter Training on the website at www.amherstsoccerclub.com and to attend our club-wide year-end event at the Hampshire Dome on December 9th from 6-8 PM.

Have fun, and sorry to miss Saturday!
Coach Molly

HFC U10 - Indoor Futsal League

Team:

Our season is coming to an end next weekend, but I know that there are some players who cannot get enough soccer.  While the next official club activity is indoor training starting in January, for players who are interested, I am willing to coach an indoor Futsal team during the Nov and Dec.

Futsal is a form of indoor soccer played around the world and is widely recognized for it ability to improve the foot skills of players.  This would be a 9 week season with 8 games and playoffs.  No practices.  It is a purely fun way for players to get touches on the ball.

This would be an addition cost to the club dues.  The exact cost per player would depend on the number of players on the team, but would be in the range of $75-$110.  If you are interested, please reply ASAP.  I am a little late on this and the team registration closed at the end of the week, so I will need a good idea of the number of interested players before Friday.  If you have any questions please email or see me after practice.  I am happy to discuss.  Thanks and see you on the soccer pitch!

More Information about futsal
NH Futsal League - http://www.usyouthfutsal.com/futsalnh/index_E.html

Futsal is the only form of indoor soccer endorsed by FIFA. It earned the status of FIFA's official form of indoor soccer in the 1980s as it was recognized as a scaled down version of outdoor soccer played indoors. It is a 5 v 5 small-sided game played on a hard surfaced, basketball sized court with a smaller, heavier low bounce ball. Futsal is played with touchline boundaries and without walls.

This is the game that outdoor soccer players around the globe play to refine and maintain their control skills and touch. It is superior to walled soccer in terms of developing better skills and technique. In traditional American walled soccer, players regularly whack the ball (and sometimes their bodies) against the boards which promotes improper technique and too often rewards errant play. In futsal, players are constantly reminded to play the same quality control game that is required for success in the outdoor game.

The sport is a great skill developer as it demands quick reflexes, fast thinking, pin-point passing. The small, heavier futsal ball requires players to hone their ball-striking and ball handling technique. Great soccer superstars such as Pele, Zico, Ronaldo, Messi, Kaka and Katia grew up playing the game and credit futsal with developing their skills.

Coach Mark Smith
(c) 603-493-7179

HFC U10 Practices

Parents,

Just a reminder that it is getting dark early and we do not have lights at the fields, so practices will end when our light runs out.  Probably sometime between 6:15-6:30.  Please be available to pick up you player.  Thanks.

Coach Mark Smith
(c) 603-493-7179

NHSA NE Rev's night

 Team:

The last Revolution home game is next Saturday.   The NH Soccer Association is offering a special discount on tickets.  I thought this would be a great chance for the players to see a MLS game.  If you are interested in attending, please reply with the number of tickets you are interested in.  Let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks.

HFC/ASC WINTER TRAINING AT THE DOME THIS WINTER!!

Team:

It is time to register for the Winter training at the Dome.  Please follow the directions below.  Winter training is an important part of our program which prepares the team for the Spring season.  Please let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks.

Winter Training  At Dome !!!!!!!

Hello Parents and Players,

The club will be holding its winter skills training again this year for all HFC/ASC players.  It will take place at the HAMPSHIRE DOME in Milford! This is a great way for the players to keep their foot on the ball through the winter and improve their individual skills. All players are highly encouraged to participate.  The entire club will train Tuesday nights for 12 weeks. The sessions will be 2 hours for U11-U19 and 1 1/4 hours for EDP.  Training will begin January 8th thru April 2nd (No training 2/26 during vacation). Training will be done by our licensed professional coaching staff.  Even if you cannot make every week it is still a great deal. Please register by November 28th as we need to commit to the Hampshire Dome for space.

Times and Costs:

EDP (U7-U10)                 5:00 pm to 6:15   Cost $175
Upper Club (U11-U19)    6:00 pm to 8:00   Cost  $250

Please read completely prior to registering to make the process easier:

1.  Click here to link to your got soccer account (YOU MUST USE THIS LINK):
https://www.gotsport.com/asp/application/reg/?ProgramID=16843&Type=PLAYER

2.  If you created a family account when you registered for the fall or have multiple players registered with the club, the easiest way is to click on the family registration-existing family account box to the right.  This will allow you to register multiple children.

 3.  If you only have one child that plays for the club and created an individual account for them in the fall, click on the box individual registered users to the right under family registration

4.  If you are a new family or individual, click on the box to the left.

5.  You will then be prompted to log in to your account. 

6.  Select the player that you wish to sign up and follow the online instructions.

EDP questions please contact Molly Dix at dix@rti.org and Upper Club please contact Lisa Davidson at 4davidsons99@comcast.net.

Thanks
HFC/ASC Board 

HFC U10 - Pepperell Tournament Preliminary Schedule

Teams:

The preliminary schedule for the Pepperell Tournament is available.  This schedule is still subject to change until Oct 5.

We will be playing our normal team rosters for the tournament with the addition of a few guest players.  Mike Erickson will be joining the BU10 Blue team, Miles Lim will be joining the BU10 Red team, and Megan Kirk will be joining the GU10 Red team.

The games are a little shorter than our normal league games with 2 x 20 minute halves and no half time break, just a switch of fields.

The games are scheduled close together, so players should plan on remaining at the tournament site with lots of fluids and light snacks to recover between games.

Please plan on arriving at least 45 minutes before you first game.  Players should wear their red shirts but bring white as well.  Directions and a map of the fields is attached.

Please let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks.

Saturday, 10/6

HFC GU10 Blue (Hampshire FC A)
8:30  Pepperell Revolution - Field G1
10:10 Taysa A - Field G2
11:50 Littleton C - Field G3

HFC GU10 Red (Hampshire FB B)
8:30  Littleton C - Field G3
10:10 Pepperell Revolution - Field G1
11:50 Clinton - Field G2


Sunday, 10/7

HFC BU10 Blue (Hampshire SC A)
8:30  Pepperell Revolution - Field G1
10:10 MSG Magic - Field G2
11:50 FC Tigers - Field G3

HFC BU10 Red (Hampshire SC B)
8:30  FC Tigers - Field G3
10:10 Pepperell Revolution - Field G1
11:50 Pepperell Crusaders - Field G2



Coach Mark Smith
(c) 603-493-7179