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Here are a couple of articles of interest:

Athletes and Colleges Feel A Recruiting Pinch
The economy has affected college sports programs across the nation, and recruiting is another area that is starting to be touched by tightening budgets of universities and the prospects they are seeking.

Some smaller universities have scaled back on recruiting trips or found new ways to identify talent. Coaches have had to answer tough questions about the financial assistance available to nonscholarship athletes. Some high school recruits and their families are considering the costs associated with living far from home.

Health Experts to NCAA: Keep an Eye on Youth Sports
“The NCAA should be concerned about what’s happening in youth sports,” said Daniel Gould, director of the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports at Michigan State University, who does research on burnout in athletes. An increasing focus on year-round training in only one sport can hasten burnout and injury among young athletes, Mr. Gould and other experts said.

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The Falcons will again be participating in the Cox Health PEP Program. Cox Health has developed a program specifically designed to help young female athletes. The program is called the PEP Program (Prevent Injury and Enhance Performance) and it aims to reduce ACL injuries in female soccer players. The program includes a video presentation and discussion, followed by an on-field/gym training session.

The Falcons will be participating as a team. This is a mandatory event, if you plan to play soccer you should plan to attend. Those playing winter sports should alert Judy or Sara if they have a scheduling conflict. We want everyone to attend in the hope of preventing a midseason injury.

What: PEP ACL Program
Presenter: Dr. Rusty Bond
Where: Meyer Center on National Avenue
When: Thursday, January 15 at 4:00pm

There should be ample drivers to transport freshmen or other non-drivers, but if you cannot find a ride contact Emily Jordan or Jeni Frewin for assistance. Parents can contact Judy or Sara to arrange rides for young players.

Please meet in the lobby of the Meyer Center.

What to Wear:

• Bring both tennis shoes and cleats.
• Dress appropriately for outdoor and indoor activity.

The presentations takes just over one hour, end time is estimated at 5:15pm. Non-drivers will need to be picked up at that time. If you know players planning to play this spring who are not participating in pre-season conditioning please alert them to these details.

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Drury University will be conducting a High School Girls Preseason Training Camp from Monday, February 23 through Thursday, February 26 from 5:00-7:00pm. The cost is $80.

See the registration form for additional information.

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The Glendale yearbook staff is desperately seeking Boys JV Soccer photos. If you have any JV game photos that you are willing to share, please contact the webmaster and he will put you in touch with the yearbook staff.

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The Drury men’s and women’s soccer programs are selling raffle tickets for a chance for two people to fly to England to see Arsenal vs. Manchester United on May 16, 2009 at Old Trafford. Tickets are $10 each. See SGFsoccer.com for details.

The proceeds will be used to help pay for the men’s preseason trip to England and the women’s preseason trip to Italy.

Raffle tickets can be purchased from former Falcons Danny Collins, Stephen Conner, and Steve Wilczweski or by contacting Coach Alf Bilbao (women) or Coach Ryan Swan (men) at Drury.

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Congratulations to Coach Jeff Rogers for being named Regional Large School Coach of the Year by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).  This is the first time that Coach Rogers has been named Regional Coach of the Year.

Regional Coaches of the Year are finalists for the NSCAA/Adidas National Coach of the Year award at their respective levels. The national awards will be announced at the annual NSCAA Awards Banquet, which will be held Friday evening, January 16, in the Grand Ballroom of the America’s Center Convention Complex in St. Louis, as part of the 2009 NSCAA Convention.

High School Boys Division I
Central: Lars Richters, Livonia Stevenson (MI)
East: Michael Gomi, Central Bucks East (PA)
Far West: Frank Gatell, Santa Monica (CA)
Midwest: Jeff Rogers, Glendale (MO)
New England: Michael Hagerty, Yarmouth (ME)
Rocky Mountain: Larry Waters, La Cueva (NM)
South: Richard Kirlkand, Bowie (MD)
Southwest: John Gall, Flower Mound Marcus (TX)

High School Boys Private/Parochial
Central: Bill Vieth, Evansville Memorial (IN)
East: Bryan Mastin, Houghton (NY)
Far West: Curt Bauer, Santa Margarita (CA)
Midwest: Chris Lawson, Rockhurst (MO)
New England: Owen Finberg, South Kent (CT)
Rocky Mountain: Michael Strati, St. Pius X (NM)
South: Scott Snyder, Westminster (GA)
Southwest: Mike Vincent, Fort Worth Country Day (TX)

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