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November 2007 Newsletter
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From: Staff of Dakota Gold Soccer
Subject: News from Dakota Gold Soccer Club |
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Dakota Gold Soccer Club Newsletter
Learn to play, Love to play
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November 2007 Volume 2 Number 10
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Greetings to our players, parents and friends!
Reminder - Open GYM at the ASI Dome on the Friday after Thanksgiving - November 23, 2007 9AM to 2PM! No charge for DGSC members! |
Avera Sports Institute Winter Training Offer
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 Special Program for DGSC Players
DGSC’s partnership with the Avera Sports Institute has lead to a special training program designed specifically for our athletes.
The program features a 6-week Acceleration program designed specifically to develop sprint speed, improve sprint mechanics and lower body agility, explosiveness and overall conditioning for the soccer athlete. The recommended training time is November and December. This program offers deep discounts to DGSC members.
Click here for the detailed information flyer.
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First Annual DGSC "New Year Classic" Indoor Tourney
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 Remember, Space is Limited - Sign up Now!
DGSC’s First Annual New Year Classic Indoor Tournament will be held at the spectacular Avera Sports Institute dome on the absolutely unrivaled Mondo artificial grass surface.
The tournament is January 4-6, 2008 for the boys and January 11-13, 2008 for the girls.
U9-U12 teams will play 6v6; the U13 and above will play 5v5. A 3/4 ball will be used for skill development. Substitutions will be ’on the fly’ for fast action!
This tournament is open to the public (advanced league/rec teams welcome). There will be a three-game guarantee.
Click here for a mail-in sign up form. There will be a limited number of teams accepted, so enter early! |
2nd Annual Salvation Army Christmas Toy Drive
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 Let’s Make This Another Success!
The 2nd Annual DGSC Salvation Army toy drive is underway. You are invited to help by donating a new, unwrapped toy for this worthy cause.
Toys can be dropped off at the DGSC office between now and December 15th. You can also drop off your toys with Kim Erickson (351-1395) during evening practices at the Dome. Kim will also be at the dome all day on December 15th for one final opportunity to donate. The Salvation Army will collect all the toys DGSC donated on that day.
Last year, DGSC players donated more than 80 toys worth over $1200 to this worthy cause!
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Joga Bonito Winter Session II Signup
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 DGSC’s Indoor Instructional Programming
Our winter indoor sessions offers six weeks of skills training and games. Each session consists of 30 minutes of skill training and one 30 minute game in all 6 sessions.
Winter Session I is underway, but Session II is right around the corner: Winter Session II runs from January 26 to March 4. Details and a sign up form for Session II can be accessed here.
Any DGSC players interested in helping out with the Joga Bonito program should contact Josh Janssen at 360-6256.
Or Click here to visit the website for details and sign-up.
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| Indoor Keeper Sessions with Coach Barkus |
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 Winter Indoor Sessions Have Started!
DGSC’s Staff Coach & Goalkeeper Coach Brandon Barkus (also Augustana College women’s coach) is continuing the keeper training sessions indoors on Mondays during November and December.
The sessions will be conducted on the following Mondays:
November 19, 26 and Dec. 3, 10, 17.
U10-U13 players should attend the 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm session and the U14 & above players should attend the 6:15 pm - 7 pm session.
All players interested in learning about this special position are encouraged to participate.
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New Spirit Wear!
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Coming Soon: New Spirit Wear with the brand-new DGSC logo! The order forms will be emailed to all on Monday, November 26th.
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U16G Destiny to attend College Showcase in NC
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 CASL Shootout is Nov 30-Dec 2
The U16 Destiny team is traveling to Raleigh, NC to participate in the Capitol Area Soccer League (CASL) Girls U15-U19 Showcase on November 30 to December 2.
This is a college showcase event, that will spotlight our players on a huge stage. Click HERE for the list of coaches and universities that are registered to be in attendance. Click HERE for lists of teams that will be attending.
Good luck to the Destiny players! |
New Executive Committee Members Elected
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Two new Executive Committee members were elected at the annual Parent Advisory Board meeting on November 12.
VP of Competition - Daniel Ohayon (pending legal review)
Treasurer - Chip Carlson
Thanks to these folks for stepping up and helping make DGSC a great place for kids. |
Study Supports DGSC Player Development Philosophy
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A recent study of nearly 300 youth athletes suggests that winning games doesn’t necessary lead to their sense of enjoyment or fulfillment through sports participation. Rather, the study found, an environment that promotes having fun, self-improvement and maximum participation and effort is more beneficial to young athletes’ growth...
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Did You Know?
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 Things you might not know about DGSC
Dakota Gold has instructional programming for kids of all ages, levels and abilities, all year-round. Contact Coach Tim Cristian at 335-1394 for more information. |
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A special thanks to the following for their donations to the DGSC memorial to US Army Staff Sgt. Robb Rolfing at the Training Grounds:
- Burger King
- Landscape Garden Centers
- Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
These folks graciously donated the plants, flag pole, flag and know-how to make this memorial special. Also, thanks to Randy Ellis (daughter Jenna, U13) and Coach Cristian for the labor to install the flagpole. DGSC is still accepting donations towards the remaining costs of the memorial. Remember all donations are tax deductible! |
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 Attorney Needed
The Club needs assistance with revisions and re-writing of the By-Laws. We also need help with a new Mission Statement. If you, or someone you know can help with this, please contact Coach Cristian at the office.
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We value your input. Please call us if you have any comments or suggestions.
Sincerely, the Staff of Dakota Gold Soccer Club
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