The Annual PHS Kids Camp was all fun and games this week, and a great success for Parkview and for the local soccer community. We had 67 kids show up to play soccer and learn from our PHS players and coaching staff. Thanks to those who helped out with the camp, and also to all who attended. Hope to see you all again next year!

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PHS Soccer Camp 2009 Info. and Registration (Webpage and printable document)

What? PHS Soccer Kids’ Camp
Why? A great chance to learn from and practice with PHS players and coaches!
When? August 3-5, 6:00-8:00 PM
Who? Pre-K through 8th Grade (sign up as an individual or team)
How much? $35 per player
Contact? Gail Smart at (417) 869-2536

If you did not sign your kid up in advance, don’t worry about it. All you need to do is show up with your kid, a soccer ball (if possible), a water bottle (if you have one), and a check. If you didn’t pre-register then show up any time between 5:30 and 6:00pm and just register at the tables when you get there.

Girls
—Indoor Soccer at Lake Country – If you know you’re playing, bring me a check for $65 ASAP. I have to pay a $300 deposit for each team by Dec. 29th. Therefore, I need money to reserve your spots in the leagues. People can still sign up after the holiday break, but the number of teams will be set in stone by the 29th, so try to do this before the break. I can only sign up as many teams as I have enough money to cover the league fees ($565 per team). At $65 per person, that would mean a minimum of 9 players per roster. More than 30 hands rose when I asked who wanted to play indoor, which suggests that we should have three teams; as of right now, however, only two girls have turned in their money. Also, someone’s parent has to sign on as the “coach” for each team we sign up. Let’s get on it, please.
—Indoor Soccer at Parkview – Remember that I will open the gym from 5:30-7 PM on certain Sundays throughout the winter for open scrimmaging. This Sunday (12/14/08) will be the first session. Please make the effort to attend. The next sessions are 12/28/08 (yes, during the break) and 1/11/09. They’re going to be FUN and FREE!
—Off-season Conditioning – Turnout has been good the first couple of weeks. We’ve averaged about 18 girls per session. Still, there are a lot of faces I’m not seeing. Remember that your opponents at competing schools are preparing vigorously for the upcoming season. Are you going to be ready, or are you going to be a practice cone for the opposition to dribble around? Our workouts start out light and get progressively more difficult as we approach the season, we’ve already doubled the intensity of the workouts from last week. Consistent attendance will not only help you be ready for the demands of the season, but will help our team maximize our success when the time finally comes.
—Doctor’s Physical / Parent Permission Form – Girls, remember that you must have an up-to-date sports physical and parents’ permission form on file with the school. Any paperwork on file is only valid if you had your physical on or after July 1, 2008. Otherwise, you must have a new physical before you can participate in official practices and games, which begin March 1. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE!!! Get your physical scheduled, completed, and turned into me before March 1st!!!
—Fundraisers – I have to get this approved, but I would like to try and do a girls’ soccer clinic in the early spring as our primary fundraiser. We’ll have to discuss when and where we do it, how much we ought to charge, and what kids will get for their money. Nevertheless, please start thinking of young girls you can invite to attend. I’m going to put out the expectation that each high school player must recruit at least one attendee, and I’d like everyone to try and get two or three. We’ll probably keep the cost in the range of $15-$20. We also have to work the concessions stand on 12/18/08, and I need two more workers to help with that.

Boys
—Indoor Soccer at Lake Country – If you’ve formed a team, please let me know. If you’re not on a team but want to play, let me know. If you want to form a team but don’t know how, let me know. Teams have to pay a $300 deposit by Dec. 29th. So time is of the essence. At $65 per person, that would mean a minimum of 9 players per roster to cover the entire league fee is $565 per team.
Indoor Soccer at Parkview – Remember that I will open the gym from 5:30-7 PM on certain Sundays throughout the winter for open scrimmaging. This Sunday (12/14/08) will be the first session. Please make the effort to attend. The next sessions are 12/28/08 (yes, during the break) and 1/11/09. They’re going to be FUN and FREE!
—Off-season Conditioning – Turnout for the boys has not been good. We’ve averaged about 3 or 4 boys per session. There are a lot of faces I’m not seeing. Remember that your opponents at competing schools are preparing vigorously for the next season. You have to keep working at improving your soccer skills and athleticism or you will not be able to seriously compete with the teams we are scheduled to play. I would like to see more leadership from the current juniors, and more participation from the current freshman and sophomores.
—Banquet – The post-season banquet will be at 6:30 PM Dec. 18th in the school cafeteria. Please RSVP by calling Robbin Vigil at 865-7794 or cell 496-7417 or emailing PHSBoysSoccerBoosterClub@gmail.com by Monday, December 15th. We will collect money at the door for the number of reservations you indicated. The cost is $5.00 per person (*Senior players are free!). You will need to bring your CLEAN uniform and bag to be turned in (all pieces that were handed out at the beginning of the season) in order to receive a ticket for the door prize.