The Social Side

Have you discovered our pages yet? Join us on Instagram and Facebook! Tag us in your photos to be featured on our socials!


 


  Picture Day - Sunday September 8th!

Check in with your coach for your time slot. All photos will be at Pleasant Hill Middle School. Click the link below for more details and how to order. Shooting Starts accepts digital orders only!

Click here to order photos!



 Game Time!

Games are posted and ready! To find your games, click on Team Central, scroll down to our division, find your team, and click the calendar button.


                                        





  Weatherperson's Watch

Questioning if you should start packing the car and trying to find that missing sock? Do the skies look a little grey? Head on over to our webpage, scroll all the way to the bottom. On the right, you'll see our field status button. Hit that to see if our fields are open. If we are doing a league-wide closure, an email will be sent out from our lovely board members. You can also check our Facebook and Insta pages for updates. 

Our AQI thresholds are also listed on our site, just above the field status.

Of course we want the kids to play - but fair, fun, and safe above all!



 Spectators Cheer





Support your referees - They love snacks too!


  Silent Saturday - September 21st & October 12th

Silent Saturday is a throwback to the old schoolyard days when kids would congregate after school and on weekends just to play all day, without regard to who was winning and repercussions for poor play and decision-making. Coaches are requested to communicate and reinforce this with spectators!

The objectives of Silent Saturday are:

• To emphasize that the game is about letting the kids have fun and play.
• To show that kids can play well on their own with limited instruction.
• To help the few parents and coaches who feel they must provide constant direction, understand how disruptive it can be.
• To give players the chance to trust their skills and instincts without sideline input.
• To encourage leadership skills among the individual players as they have the unique opportunity of giving their own instruction on the field.
• To encourage a sense of true teamwork as the players must learn to rely upon one another and communicate with each other accordingly.
• To support our volunteer referees, both youth and adult, by eliminating sideline interference and comments.

The spirit of Silent Saturdays is to allow players to make decisions and learn the game. After all, if the child doesn’t make their own mistakes, it will hinder their development in the sport. If parents think their children are confused and don’t know what to do without sideline instruction, that’s an indication that players haven’t been allowed to make their own decisions. Players will learn the game by making their own decisions, learning from their mistakes, and continuing to play.

  Field Reminders

Did you know that one of the biggest fears children have is animals? To make sure everyone feels comfortable and focused, please keep your furry family members at home for games and practices. We want to ensure a fun and stress-free environment for all our players!

Just a friendly reminder to help keep our soccer fields as awesome as they are by picking up your trash when you leave. Many of these fields are school property, and we want to make sure we can keep enjoying them for future games! Let’s leave the fields looking great for the next round of soccer fun. Thanks a bunch for your help!


 The Coach Corner

Our 2nd coach meeting is Thursday, September 5th at the Senior Center.

6U and 8U at 6pm
10U+  at 7:15pm.

Topics include game day prep & expectations, etc. We will be raffling off some goodies to make your team a bit happier and your job easier! Join us for your coach swag and equipment keys. 
Remember, it starts with you! Keep it PIE and have a great start of the season! 

Coach Calendar Dates:
9/5      Coach Meeting
9/7      First Day of games 6U-14U
9/8      Picture Day
9/21    Silent Saturday
9/28    12U class
10/17  Coach Meeting

Visit AYSOU to complete training and register for classes. Email [email protected] for more information about coach training. 


  Referee Radar

There’s still time to get in on the action and snag those volunteer points by signing up to ref! We’ve got upcoming classes on 9/8 and 9/15, and we need your help to keep the games running smoothly. Your players need you, your coaches need you, and most importantly, we all need to see you rock that gorgeous yellow fashion statement on the field!

Sign up now, be a hero, and let’s keep the soccer spirit shining bright (and stylish)!

For those of you who’ve already signed up, we can’t wait to see you on the pitch! Thank you for helping ensure our players enjoy their games safely, fairly, and with loads of fun. Just a quick reminder to keep those shirts tucked in, socks pulled up, and whistles nice and sharp!

You’re the best, and we’re so grateful for your support!

 AYSO at the Quakes

Join the SJ Earthquakes Saturday September 21st as they take on St. Louis City SC. AYSO families will receive a branded towel and players in their jerseys can participate in a pre-game parade around the field! Click the link below to buy tickets!

AYSO Night Tickets





  Save the Dates

Thursday September 5th - Coaches meeting
Saturday September 7th - First day of games!
Sunday September 8th - Picture Day - Pleasant Hill Middle School
Saturday September 21- Silent Saturday
Saturday October 12th - Silent Saturday
Thursday October 17th - Coaches meeting
Sat/Sun October 19-20 - 19UC Area Cup
Sat/Sun November 2/3 - PHMSA Cup (10U+) 
Friday November 15th - Volunteer Appreciation Dinner


 

Our next board meeting is Wednesday September 25th at 7pm at the PH Community Center.
All are welcome!