The best that New York West has to offer will be on display in Rochester the weekend of Nov. 16-17, as the area’s top coaches, administrators and vendors come together for the 25th-Anniversary Coaches’ Workshop, Annual General Meeting and Awards Dinner . As befits a 25th-anniversary celebration, New York West has pulled out all the stops for this year’s event. Highlights will include:

 

 

 This can’t-miss event will provide coaches, players and parents alike the opportunity to learn from and speak with one of the top youth coaches in the world! Now the U14 coach at Manchester City, Edwards spent 12 years as the U15 Academy coach at Manchester United, training future professional stars for the world’s premier club. The event, held Fri., Nov. 16 at the RIT Conference Center, will begin with refreshments at 6:30 p.m. (Click here for more information)

 

 

This free tournament for U10 boys and girls will feature separate boys’ and girls’ divisions, with co-ed teams placed into the boys’ division. There is a limit to the number of teams that can participate, so entries will be accepted on a "first come, first served" basis, so check with Sandy Ostebo at sandyostebonyw@stny.rr.com. or call 607-368-8456) to see if there are still openings. Click here.

 

 

Clinicaians Mark Edwards, Tony Waiters, Paul Halford, Glen Buckley and Maureen Dracup will conduct field sessions on Finishing Games, Integrating the Goalkeeper, Defending is Fun, Transition to Attack, and Competitive Games. For a complete list of courses, including schedules, instructors and course information, click here. 

 

 

Parents – take advantage of the best prices of the year at the area’s largest soccer vendor show, taking place at Total Sports Experience from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.! Coaches and administrators, too, will have a fantastic opportunity to network with the area’s leading soccer exhibitors, as well as fellow coaches and soccer enthusiasts. Click here  to see a listing of the vendors who will be present!

 

Members in attendance will vote to fill the offices of President, 2^nd VP and Secretary and discuss important initiatives facing NYW in the coming year. A special proposal for a Small-Sided Goal Grant Program will be discussed and voted on. For more information on this proposal click here. Announced candidates are: Michael Radecke (President), Matt Dimas (2^nd VP) and Curt Regruit (Secretary).

 Make sure your club is represented! For a copy of the agenda and reports click here.

 

State Intermediate Certification Course

Taught by NYW Director of Coaching Glen Buckley, this course will focus on small-sided games, specifically preparing to Play 7v7, 8v8 and 9v9. Due to the popularity of this course, entries will be limited to the first 50 paid candidates. For more information, including a full course schedule, click here.