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In this issue...
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- Feature Article:
From Heartbreak Comes Valuable Lessons
- Summer Safety
- Partner News:
Soccer & Softball Nationals
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Soccer and Softball National Championships just around the corner!
Good luck to the 60 teams competing in the 2009 US Youth Soccer National Championships next week. The top boys and girls teams in six age groups will be crowned in Lancaster, MA next weekend.
Youth softball teams will be competing across the country in the ASA 2009 National Championships starting 7/29. Competition concludes between 8/1 and 8/9, depending on the venue. For specific tournament classifications, dates, locations, results, and more, visit ASASoftball.com.
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From Heartbreak Comes Valuable Lessons
The ELM Approach Evident in US Soccer Men's National Team |
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Landon Donovan may have said it best: "We're disappointed. We're proud of the effort we put in. We need to learn from tonight. You don't get chances like this very often." The U.S. midfielder's remarks came after the U.S. Men's National Team nearly won their first international championship, surprising the field at the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup in South Africa last month.
The Men's National Team, by all accounts, had an incredible tournament. After stunning Spain 2-0 in the semifinals, the Americans took their momentum into their first-ever FIFA Finals match and at halftime had the five-time world champion Brazilians down 2-0. But unfortunately a highly determined Brazilian squad emerged from the half to overpower the Americans, capturing a 3-2 win.
But on one of the largest stages for soccer, the Men's National Team reminds us: success is determined not just by wins and losses, but by redefining what winning means. This month, we explore some surprising similarities between youth sports teams and the Men's National Team.
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Summer Safety |
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 We know the number one characteristic of a Responsible Coach and a Responsible Sport Parent is ensuring player safety. Every practice and game we do our best to address the
six major areas of safety: Conditioning, Hydration, Nutrition, Equipment, Injury Prevention and Treatment, and Driving.
USA Softball's Mike Candrea took some time to share his thoughts on what parents should do if they have concerns about player safety. And Jessica Mendoza's parents, Gil and Karen, talked to us about how they, as parents, get involved to ensure player safety. Check out these exclusive clips in the Responsible Sports Media Library:
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