CDSA now on Facebook

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Scenes from goalkeeper camp

Several young players participated in Dave Whitcraft's goalkeeper camp earlier this summer. The photos were provided by the Delaware State News

DC United Coaches Clinic

Coaches, DC United has a coaches clinic set for Aug. 11. This is open to Coaches Association members. Go to http://www.dcunited.com/ for more information.

Coaches clinic set for Aug. 30

CDSA and the DYSA will conduct a coaching "F" licensing class 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30 at Schutte Park, Dover.
This will be approximately 6 hours worth of training. Participants should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start time to ensure we begin promptly.
For more information, e-mail coachmikesmyrna@comcast.net

Referee courses available

USSF Grade 8 entry level clinic for new referees will be held Aug. 8 and 15 at Wesley College.

New referees should be 14 by the date of the clinic. Cost is $60, payable to DSRA (Delaware Soccer Referees Association).

Visit http://www.socrefde.com/ for more information.

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A Recreational Grade 9 entry level clinic will be held Aug. 15 at Kirkwood.

Grade 9 is for all new beginning referees who wish to referee only instructional youth league matches ages U6 to U14 and as an AR on all youth matches. No age limit required.

Visit http://www.socrefde.com/ for more information.

Season quickly approaching

We are currently in the process of building teams and assigning coaches.

Players and parents will hear from coaches by Aug. 30. Please be sure to check your emails and phone messages. They will be eager to contact you regarding practice.

Opening Day is Sept. 12.

More pictures from CDSA Day

Great turnout for CDSA Day!

This past Saturday was CDSA day and we had a great turnout along with great weather! It looked like all the kids had a fun time and we would like to pass on our thanks to all the vendors and sponsors for their support. Also, a big thank you to all the parent volunteers that showed up to help out, couldn't have been done without you. Lastly, we would be remiss if we didn't recognize the wonderful job that Kathy Hossler has done yet again. Kathy is the CDSA board member responsible for organizing the event.

Player spotlight - Heather Robbins

Former CDSA Hotshots team member and current CDSA Future player Heather Robbins has done very well playing her first year of college soccer. Heather is attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania and was named to the National Soccer Coaches Association All-Atlantic Region second team for the 2008 season. In only her first year she was 2nd on the team and tied for 7th in the conference with 14 goals and 30 points. Heather also led her team in game winning goals with 5 and finished 4th in the conference in that category. She scored at least 2 goals in 3 of her games last season. Heather is a shining example for current and future CDSA players, both girls and boys teams. We at CDSA would like to express our pride in Heather's accomplishments and wish her continued success.

USA vs. Mexico result

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Good game last night, USA topped Mexico 2 zip. Anyone notice the coach's son netted both goals? In our zone Mexico is our biggest rival and it wasn't hard to notice the extra drive and passion exhibited by both sides during the game. It has certainly helped the US side that many of our players are playing overseas, which only helps to bring their game to another level. It seems Landon Donovan is finally getting some experience playing in the German Bundesliga. Maybe he can finally overcome the "soft player" tag with some time over there. Anyway, good game, hopefully they can build on it. Certainly didn't hurt the game was played in Columbus.

Welcome

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Welcome to the Central Delaware Soccer Association, CDSA, web blog. We will be using this blog to inform and educate our members, and prospective members, about current and future events relating to the CDSA. Please feel free to respond directly to any post, we welcome all of your input.