Western District

Western District Director Jimmy Lott Cell: 662-392-9450 Home: 662-455-1948 E-mail: Westdistrict@mississippisoccer.org Western District Youth Referee Administrator John Turner Home: 601-636-5257 E-mail: jwt3@cablelynx.com Western District Registrar Barbara Brent        Home: 601-924-8601 Email: barbarabrent@bellsouth.net Western District Tournament Information April 2009 Watch for updated information

Resources Technical Development from U6-U14 (PDF) Tournament Hotel Safety (PDF)

Pictured above is Grenada Youth Soccer President and Coach Kevin Steed in Action!

Coaches Spotlight

Coach Kevin Steed

Kevin Steed first became involved with soccer seven years ago when his four year old daughter's team needed a coach. He went into coaching with no prior knowledge of the sport. Kevin's love for kids and for soccer has kept him busy coaching at least one team every season since that time, as well as spending six years on the GYS (Grenada Youth Soccer) board, becoming President of GYS in the fall of 2007. Taking the old state level two course six years ago gave him a working knowledge of the sport. He also picked up activities for his teams by watching summer soccer camps. He recently completed the E license and the National Goal Keeping Course.

Kevin has high praise for both these courses. Kevin said the E license course provided in depth information about appropriate training activities for different age levels. This course was most beneficial to his players because it gave Kevin a structured design to get the most out of practice time and develop his players. In addition Kevin had the opportunity to meet coaches from other areas and exchange ideas while taking the E license course.

Kevin described the National Goalkeeper Course as an awesome course with a wealth of information as well. After he took the course, he got immediate improvement with his clubs U12 Girls. He recommends both courses as well worth the time and effort required to attend

Western District Joins with Central District for “E” License Course.

There will be a joint “E” License Course held in Clinton, MS on August 1-3, 2008. Please call 601-421-4225 for scholarship opportunities. Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare for the next season with the “best course” out there for youth recreational coaches. All coaches from anywhere are welcome to attend.

Western District Referee Recertification and Certification Courses.

It is time to plan your recertification courses for your referees for next year. Please get in touch with Mr. John Turner (601-636-5257 or jwt3@cablelynx.com) about getting your club ready for the next year. All Training opportunities will be considered.

All Member in Good Standing information is due at MSA HQ. Please make sure your clubs are in compliance and have submitted all information as required. If you have any questions about where you stand, please call Tawni at 601-982-5198 ext. 112, or you may contact her for verification of completion by clicking on this link, Tawni@mississippisoccer.org.  Let me know if I need to assist you.

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