K2+ World Cup Weekend - 9 & 10 November

world cupThe weekend ahead is the culmination of the Fall K2+ Soccer Season . . . WORLD CUP!

There will be no team drills this weekend. Instead, each team will play three ~20-minute games, with 5 minutes in between games to hydrate & move fields if necessary. I have added links to the schedules for you to review (bottom of email).

OPENING CEREMONY:

  • The opening ceremony will start promptly at the scheduled start of each session introducing each team, so please plan to arrive 15 minutes early to your session (e.g., 7:45 for 8:00 AM session)
  • Parents, siblings & grandparents should line up forming a “tunnel” that the players and coaches will run through en route to their first game.
  • Milton Soccer will have a volunteer on hand to help the coaches organize the ceremony as well as to coordinate the start and end of each round of games.
  • Milton Soccer will have 3’x5’ country flags and cowbells for the teams to run through with, but please note that both flags and cowbells should be returned for use in other sessions.

WORLD CUP is an exciting opportunity for the players to experience playing multiple teams in a round-robin tournament-style event.

Please note, however, that this is not a tournament where we crown a standalone champion; rather, World Cup is intended to be a celebration of the progress ALL players have made this season.

Milton Soccer encourages any “extras” that parents or coaches would like to plan for to show their team spirit, such as handheld flags, stickers, removable tattoos, and face paint. But please make sure you have any face painting, etc. done PRIOR to the games. Your games are meant to start promptly at their respective times as we do not want to go later and push other times!

Goal Safety & Parking Reminders

Goal safetyHey Travel Coaches!  We want to share goal safety reminders, parking information and session tips from the Coaching Manual for all age groups. 

GOAL SAFETY

Video provided by MYSA on how to properly move a goal.  Following the tips in moving a goal and safety tips below will prolong the lifetime of our goals and prevent someone getting hurt.

PARKING

Parking is a big issue on Milton Soccer Fields. Please email this to the opposing coaches prior to games.

Flatley

  • We strongly urge carpooling because parking can run out.
  • Designated parking lots are to the left as you enter from Neponset Valley Parkway or behind the building.
  • NO PARKING on grass/road through parking lots. This is a medical facility and emergency vehicles need to get through.
  • NO PARKING in MHC patient/family parking.
  • NO PARKING on Neponset Valley Parkway or Brush Hill Road.
  • DROP-OFF ONLY in front of the building.
  • Milton Police are ticketing.

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  • Fields are located behind the building. Plenty of parking is available in either garage.
  • DO NOT PARK ON THE GRASS!
  • PLEASE STAY OFF THE PATIO AND FOUNTAIN WALL AT POINT 32. 
  • Restrooms are in the Western Garage, closest to the baseball field.

Milton Soccer's First Summer Camp!

Summer Camp 2024And that's a wrap!  Milton Soccer's very first summer camp came to a close this week.  Led by Milton High Coach Patrick Ellis, campers worked alongside Milton High School Soccer Players on passing and receiving, finishing, ball manipulation, and speed and agility, and enjoyed technical development and games with a fun environment for campers to grow and develop their love for soccer.  

Thank you to the players, families, and coaches for a great week of soccer! Big shout out to Coach Ellis for making this happen. We hope everyone had fun!!

For more fun photos of Summer Camp and other Milton Soccer Activities, check out our photo gallery on the home page!

 

Milton Soccer Scholarship Winners

2024 ScholarshipMilton Soccer honored 6 graduating seniors with a scholarship to continue advancing their education. Impressed by the applicants, 6 scholarships were awarded this year! Milton Soccer wishes the graduating Seniors Class of 2024 the best of luck in their next adventure.

Congratulations to the 2024 Milton Soccer Scholarship Winners:

  • Karim Camara
  • Loren Johnson
  • Molly Lovett
  • Neave Martin
  • Alannah O'Neill
  • Griffin White

Coach Survival Guides & Session Plans

USYS & MYSAMass Youth Soccer is thrilled to introduce their latest resources to make your coaching journey easier and more rewarding than ever before!

  • Survival Guides: Our Coach Survival Guides are designed to be your playbook for the season. We've compiled insights, tips, and strategies to help you navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
  • Session Plans: We know that planning effective training sessions can be a daunting task. That's why we've created comprehensive session plans tailored to different age groups and skill levels. Whether you're coaching beginners or advanced players, you'll find ready-made sessions that save you time and ensure your players get the best possible training.

Coach Responsibilities

K2 ItalyHello coaches!  We wanted to take a moment to remind and highlight some of the Administrative components of coaching. These activities are critical to the successful management of your team and our BAYS league.

Please take a moment to review this linked article.  The information found there has also been emailed out to all of our coaches.

 

BAYS RESPECT Campaign

BAYS is launching their RESPECT Campaign and are asking that the BAYS community join together to help make the youth soccer experience the best it can be for all of our players, coaches, referees, clubs, parents, and fans.

Learn more about the BAYS RESPECT Campaign here and on the BAYS website.

No Room for Racism

No Room for Racism

Milton Soccer is committed to increasing player, coach, and board member diversity so that the program demographics accurately reflect that of our town. As an organization we stand behind and welcome all who wish to participate in Milton Soccer. By launching our ”No Room for Racism”  campaign, we want to show support for the families of Milton and renounce any racism they may have experienced in our town, schools, and sports. As a board we are making available No Room for Racism practice jerseys, beanies, and face masks that may be purchased in our Team Shop (available soon) and the voluntary wearing of these items.

We will also be displaying No Room for Racism banners at Milton Soccer Fields. We believe that the organization should be welcoming and actively anti-racist. Staying silent, especially now, shows acceptance of the status quo and our organization is committed to moving forward to a more welcoming and racially diverse program.

Milton soccer does not condone discrimination or bullying in any form. Practice jerseys, beanies, and masks will be available to parents who would like to purchase them, and it is a parental choice to have a player wear them.

Please click here if you would like to view and/or purchase these items from the store.  Thanks!

Sincerely,

Milton Soccer Board