Volunteers
Our organization is dependent upon volunteers to create a positive experience for your daughter.  If you can spare a few hours to help, please contact a board member.

Shoes
Often ignored, shoes are an important factor in player performance and health.

Indoor shoes, having very little traction, should only be used on indoor carpeting or gym floors.  The lack of traction protects lingaments and joints from strain and sprains.

Turf shoes have many short rubber cleats.  These are ideal for hard surfaces late in the spring or in early fall.  They should not be used in muddy conditions since mud will collects between the rubber cleats.  If you are experiencing foot pain from wearing molded cleats you should consider buying a pair of these.

Molded cleats are the most popular shoe used in soccer.  A number of cleat patterns are available, some claiming to minimize injury.  Since the molded plastic cleats provide little cushion, they should be used only on soft ground. 

Screw-in studs should only be used in the muddiest of conditions. Since they require regular maintenance to prevent the metal screws from being exposed through worn plastic, they are usually not allowed in youth games.

The various materials and style of the upper part of the shoe do little for the performance of the shoe.  More importantly, find a brand that fits your foot well.  Many of the shoes sold today are very narrow and do not fit the player properly.  Also, shoe maintenance is important to get the most life out of your shoe, and its important for the health of your foot.  In wet conditions, spread Vaseline on the outside of your shoes to repel water.  After playing in wet conditions, or if your foot has sweat enough to make the inside of your shoes damp, stuff them with newspaper - possibly changing the paper every three or four hours for exceptionally wet shoes.

College Soccer?
If you're considering playing college soccer, here is a great website for some good advice. http://www.dprsports.com/college.htm   Keep in mind that you are more likely to get an academic scholarship than an athletic one, so keep those grades up!