THE LATEST FROM WYOMING SOCCER | | |
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WYOMING SOCCER'S COLLEGE ID CAMP
Tryout for Wyoming 307 Select & Receive a Discount (HS Students Only)
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Wyoming Soccer Association is hosting a College ID Camp this Summer on June 1, 2024 in Casper!
If you or your player will be attending high school during the 2024/2025 school year, you are welcome to join us!
Attending colleges are:
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University of Wyoming (Just Confirmed)
- Casper College
- Central Wyoming College
- Gillette Community College
- Laramie County Community College
- Western Wyoming College
The fee is only $64 and includes a t-shirt. If you are planning to attend Wyoming 307 Select Tryouts, you will receive a discount. Be sure to register for the tryouts first to receive the voucher code.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...
Last Month's News
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If you missed Wyoming Soccer's Annual General Meeting (AGM) last month, which featured the hilarious Sean Covel - the producer of Napoleon Dynamite, click below for the recap - including all of our 2024 amazing award winners!
Click below to find out what you missed or refresh your memory!
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Each year, Wyoming Soccer Association awards three (3) $500 collegiate scholarships to past or current members. The competition for these awards is incredible and the decision is always difficult.
In case you missed our announcement, click below to see our 2024 scholarship recipients.
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Last month we announced all 51 players who were selected from the West Region ODP Championships in January or at our ODP Sub-Regional Event in February to attend the 2024 USYS West Region ID Camps. If you missed the announcement and want to know who made it, please click below.
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WYOMING 307 SELECT
Our Wyoming 307 Select teams are pausing for the Spring Soccer Season, but are gearing up for a busy summer of travel soccer, training and Tryouts for the 2024/2025 Season. See the Coaches Corner section below for a list of assigned head coaches for the 2024/2025 Season!
Wyoming Soccer Association is actively seeking a state sponsor for our state programs. If you are aware of a business or organization who would like statewide exposure to families and young athletes, we would like to visit with them! Please contact our Sponsorship Committee Chair, Andrew Apfelberg, if you or anyone you know would be interested in this amazing opportunity.
To find out more about our Wyoming 307 Select program please check out the Wyoming 307 Select page on our website.
Our Wyoming 307 Select Coaches are constantly scouting for players at our events across the state. If you want your player to be evaluated at an upcoming event, please let us know!
Tryouts for the upcoming 2024/2025 will occur over two weekends in June (June 1-2, 2024 & June 29-30, 2024) in Casper.
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WYOMING SOCCER PARTNERS WITH GLOBAL COMPANY
You go. You save. They give.
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Wyoming Soccer Association has partnered directly with Go & Give, a philanthropic global company that believes travel can be a transformative experience that not only enriches our lives, but also has the power to create positive change in the world. Go & Give has committed to giving back a portion of proceeds to non-profits, including Wyoming Soccer and our local clubs.
Book your next adventure with Go & Give and join us in our mission to create a better world through travel. Watch the below video to see exactly how it works!
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You can access all club codes below so you can be sure your next trip benefits your local soccer club! You go. You save. They give!! | |
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BE PREPARED FOR THE ACT/SAT TESTS
We are here to help through the eKnowledge PowerPrep10
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Wyoming Soccer Association's partner, eKnowledge, has boosted their programming to assist our high school aged soccer players across the state in gaining some amazing ACT and SAT test prep for a deal almost too good to be true.
The PowerPrep10 Beta Program is a course that is intuitive, student-driven, comprehensive, multi-media, content rich and focused precisely on your student's needs with instant access to a LIVE teacher!
The value of this is $350, but as a member of Wyoming Soccer Association you can get in for as low as $19.99 and can receive EVERYTHING for only $49.99 - a $1500 value!
Registration deadline to register for the next available ACT Test of 2024 (June 8, 2024) is May 3, 2024.
The deadline to register for the next available SAT Test of 2024 (June 1, 2024) is May 16, 2024.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE POWERPREP 10... and ensure your student is ready!
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THE LATEST FROM US YOUTH SOCCER | | |
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WYOMING SOCCER TO HOST USYS LEAGUE AMERICA EVENT
Wyoming Soccer is proud to be a USYS Selected Host of a 2024 League America Event.
The 2024 United Cup, which will be held in conjunction with our 2024 Wyoming Cup & Championships is a festival style event for all 8U teams. The event will also be open to older aged teams who either 1)do not qualify for Wyoming Cup & Championships through league play, or 2)are more recreational or bronze level teams.
League America exists to capture the spirit and ethos of our recreational and grassroots soccer members. It is designed to help kids find their passion and love for the game!
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US YOUTH SOCCER REGIONAL EVENTS 2024 | |
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The 2024 Farwest Regionals event will take place June 21-27, 2024 in Honolulu, HI. The event entry fee is $1800 and an additional $1500 state fee will be accessed to cover expenses of state representation and referees.
The National Championships will be held July 23-28, 2024 in Orlando, FL.
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The USYS Regional Presidents' Cup event will be held June 14-18, 2024 in Salt Lake City, UT. The event entry fee is $1600 and an additional $1500 state fee will be accessed to cover expenses of state representation and referees.
The National Presidents' Cup event will be held July 12-16, 2024 in Wichita, KS.
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Teams aged 12U - 19U can qualify for either of the above events by placing 1st or 2nd place at the 2023 Equality State Championships or by placing in the top 3 of the Championships Division at the 2024 Wyoming Cup & Championships over Memorial Day Weekend.
If you have questions about either event, please reach out to Lisa Hulshizer at the state office at (307) 742-2306 or via email at wssa@wyomingsoccer.com.
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THE LATEST FROM US SOCCER FEDERATION | | |
U.S. SOCCER RESEARCH
Why do Parents Enroll their Children in Soccer?
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U.S. Soccer is conducting a research project in collaboration with Northwestern University. The aim of the project is to learn about parents' reasons for enrolling their children in soccer.
Please find the consent form for full details about the study and data to be included HERE. If you have any questions about the study, you can reach out to Dr. José M. Oliva Lozano, at jlozano@ussoccer.org, who is the Director of Research and Innovation at U.S. Soccer.
Participating in this research is voluntary and it will not affect your treatment at the U.S. Soccer Federation or Northwestern University. You will not lose any benefits to which you are otherwise entitled. You will not be compensated for this study. You are eligible for this study if you have a child enrolled in youth soccer affiliated with U.S. Soccer.
The information gathered from your participation will help us highlight the benefits of playing and participating in soccer to increase soccer’s popularity in the United States. More interest in soccer will lead to easier access to play, elevation of the standard of play in the United States, and a number of physical, cognitive and psychosocial benefits for those who choose to play soccer. We plan to highlight these benefits with our study for others to review and understand.
If you participate in this research project, your data will be anonymously analyzed and will be used for research purposes (e.g., publications in scientific journals, book chapters, books, or conference presentations). All presentations and publications will be approved and written in collaboration with the U.S. Soccer Federation to ensure that your privacy and the team competitive advantage is preserved.
Please, let us know if you have any questions and we will forward them to the research team to assist you. Thank you again for considering this research opportunity.
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OVERCOMING THE REFEREE SHORTAGE | |
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Wyoming Soccer is working hard to gain more referees, and the best way to do that is to host or attend a referee clinic. We invite you to take advantage of the opportunity to offset some of the costs of youth soccer, earn some extra money, familiarize yourself with the rules and see things from a new perspective!
We also have incentives for those who return. You can find out about the 2024 recertification discount HERE.
Contact Roger Brown if you have questions.
Click the below button to find out about all our upcoming Wyoming Referee Clinics.
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If your club is interested in hosting a referee clinic, please click HERE.
If you are interested in becoming a referee in 2024, please click HERE.
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MARCH - CLARA LIPP (NEWCASTLE SOCCER LEAGUE)
APRIL - BENNETT PEDRI (ROCK SPRINGS AVENGERS)
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Newcastle Soccer League player, Clara Lipp, is in the spotlight for the Month of March.
Clara started playing soccer at the young age of 4. Clara started recreationally, but gradually transitioned to competitive/travel soccer and loves to play both striker and goalkeeper! She is strong in both offense and defense.
Last year, Clara tried out for Wyoming 307 Select and is currently part of the 2013/2014 Girls team. She has had the opportunity to travel with the team to Denver, Las Vegas and Mesquite. The team has done well and Clara has really enjoyed having the opportunity to play with other competitive and talented players from across Wyoming.
Clara has also taken advantage of opportunities to guest play with other clubs. She has been part of the Newcastle Chaotic competitive program and has guest played with Gillette Edge.
Outside of soccer, Clara participates in cheer, basketball and the Treble Tones Children's Choir. She attends Faith Formation classes at Corpus Christi Catholic Church and volunteers to help with the Annual St. Patrick's Day dinner. She also enjoys gymnastics, crafts, singing, listening to music, riding her horse and playing games with friends. Clara collects all kinds of fidgets and key chains and never turns down a good steak!
Clara was in a 4-wheeler accident in late August 2023. She had extensive surgery to repair her femur and her patella, taking her out for the Fall 2023 soccer season. She made it very clear that it was important to her to still support her teams, even if she was in a wheelchair or on crutches. She missed very few local practices and attended every game, helping with warm-ups where she could and being a positive presence on the bench. She traveled to Casper for monthly Wyoming 307 Select practices and to Las Vegas, where she also supported her team from the bench. This must have been so emotionally draining for a 9-year-old girl...to sit and watch her friends compete in the sport she had fallen in love with, but her maturity in recognizing the impact she could have from the sidelines was nothing short of astounding. She has worked extremely hard in physical therapy to get back on the pitch and was released to return to play in December (3 months earlier than expected). She has come a long way since those first few games post-release and is so excited to be playing this Spring!
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Bennett Pedri from the Rock Springs Avengers Soccer Club is in the spotlight or the month of April.
Bennett started playing when she was only 3 1/2 years old! She hasn't guest played yet and this will be the first year Bennett is eligible to tryout for Wyoming 307 Select, as she will be nine this year, but certainly as the competitive spirit we are looking for! She usually plays center midfielder and defender.
Outside of soccer, Bennett loves to read everything she can get her hands on - especially fantasy and graphic novels - her absolute favorite is Harry Potter. Her school offers extra STEM classes which she rarely misses as she loves being creative and making things.
Bennett also loves climbing and has been climbing mountains with her Grandpa and aunt and uncle since she was only five. She is headed to Italy this summer to hike the Alps! She loves being outside and exploring nature. She was even part of a PBS documentary on hiking!
She also loves crafting and playing games with her brother and sister, and she is already an excellent pianist! She also loves to make and eat lefse. She spends much of her summers in Minnesota, she loves taking morning hikes on Sundays, followed by a big breakfast, and her most recent hobby/interest has been hairstyling. Needless to say, Bennett is a jack of many trades, even though she's only eight!
According to Bennett's coach, Allyson Cross, "Bennett is every coach’s dream! She is a leader on and off the field by continually working hard, being adaptable and is always very respectful and kind to everyone." One of Coach Allyson's favorite memories of Bennett is when during her second season as a U8, she drew out plays that she thought would work in their upcoming game. She handed over a whole stack of detailed drawings to Coach Allyson, and she still carries them in her backpack for good luck!
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We are honored to recognize both Clara and Bennett as our spotlighted players for the months of March & April. Remember, the Player Spotlight can highlight achievement in any area, whether it's soccer, academics, community, or attitude. All spotlighted players will be recognized at our annual Awards Celebration in March 2025 and will be eligible to win our coveted 2025 Player of the Year Award! Please share your kids with us.
To nominate a player from your club for the Player Spotlight, please download the nomination form by clicking HERE. Once completed, please email to wssa@wyomingsoccer.com.
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Dave Eldred, our Technical Director, has assigned head coaches to all 2024-2025 Wyoming 307 Select Teams.
Below is the list of head coaches for each team.
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BOYS
2015 Boys - Joe Vasco (Green River)
2014 Boys - Whitney Fevold (Gillette)
2013 Boys - Chris McMackin (Gillette)
2012 Boys - David Ferguson (Casper)
2011 Boys - Brian Palmer (Cheyenne)
2010 Boys - Joe Vasco (Green River)
2009 Boys - Aaron Larson (Casper)
2008 Boys - James Learned (Cheyenne)
2007+ Boys - Josh Saltsgaver (Riverton)
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GIRLS
2015 Girls - Josh Webb (Rock Springs)
2014 Girls - Brian Palmer (Cheyenne)
2013 Girls - Andre Moyd (Casper)
2012 Girls - Miles Childers (Casper)
2011 Girls - Greer Monterastelli (Buffalo)
2010 Girls - Devin Hallcroft (Gillette)
2009 Girls - Coy Pickel (Cheyenne)
2008+ Girls - Guy Campbell (Casper)
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2024/2025 STATE COACHES! | |
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COACH EDUCATION
Formal, Informal, US Soccer, United Soccer Coaches...
If you are interested in having your club host ANY type of coach education/training, whether a formal licensing course (grassroots or higher) through US Soccer, a certification course through United Soccer Coaches, or simply an informal training to help your local coaches grow, please reach out to Dave Eldred at td@wyomingsoccer.com.
Dave would be happy to hear from you and help guide you regarding the best way to help your club's coach development initiatives - wherever you may be along the way.
And, as mentioned in our opening article - we have a brand new coach focused grant that will go through 2026! It's going to be exciting, and we will once again be able to offer some reimbursement for coach education courses!
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WYOMING SOCCER SPRING/SUMMER EVENTS
CODY SHOOTOUT - CODY, WY
May 4-5, 2024
FIRST INTERSTATE BANK BIG HORN MOUNTAIN CUP - SHERIDAN, WY
May 11-12, 2024
JACKSON HOLE UNITED CUP - JACKSON HOLE, WY
May 18-19, 2024
WYOMING CUP & CHAMPIONSHIPS/UNITED CUP* - CASPER, WY
May 25-27, 2024
WYOMING COLLEGE ID CAMP - CASPER, WY
June 1, 2024
WYOMING 307 SELECT TRYOUTS - CASPER, WY
June 1-2, 2024 AND JUNE 29-30, 2024
*TEAMS 10U - 15U WISHING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2024 WYOMING CUP & CHAMPIONSHIPS
MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE WYOMING STATE LEAGUE (WSL)
Read More on the WSL Format
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CODE OF CONDUCT HIGHLIGHT | | | |
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All registrants must agree to the Wyoming Soccer Association's (WSA's) Code of Conduct.
Please remember to allow the coach to coach and the referee to make the calls.
Be #RESPECTATORS
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