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Become a Certified Ref: Upcoming Class this July!
A new referee class in Wakefield will be posted this week on www.massref.net . ECYSA needs referees, especially adults, but please offer to anyone that you know that may be interested that is 14 years of age or older. This course will enable completion of all in-person requirements to become a certified referee for Fall 2024 and…
Read MoreAdult Refs Needed!
Referees are the unsung heroes of youth soccer programs. They play an integral role in ensuring that the games are fair, safe, and enjoyable for all. Referees enforce the rules of the game, promoting sportsmanship and respect among the young players. They are crucial in teaching these budding athletes about discipline, integrity, and teamwork –…
Read MoreYour child’s safety – our #1 priority
As a youth sports organization, your child’s physical and emotional safety and well-being are at the forefront of everything we do at Beverly Youth Soccer Association. Did you know that every soccer coach in Beverly that interacts with your child, as part of their Mass Youth Soccer coaching registration (that’s the lanyard they wear on…
Read MoreGet Involved! BYSA Board Members Wanted…
Parents! Coaches! Alumni! We need YOU. Beverly Youth Soccer Association is an entirely volunteer-run organization. That means that every role, from President to Treasurer to Travel Director, to Age Group Coordinators, are staffed by parents with soccer-obsessed kids, just like you. No experience with non-profits is necessary to get started, just a willingness to put…
Read MoreCongrats to Our THREE New USSF-Licensed Referees!
Let’s all give a huge Beverly Youth Soccer Association shout-out to our THREE newest USSF-Licensed Referees – Elizabeth Wilder, Declan McHugh, and Joseph Lacrignola! Incredible work guys! Those badges are looking sharp. Can’t wait to see the three of you patrolling our fields this spring, making sure that each and every game is played with…
Read MoreThinking of Becoming a Ref? Read This First
We received this great story about an ECYSA ref’s first season, wanted to share it to our existing referees and any prospective refs thinking of picking up a whistle. As with most European kids, soccer played a great part in my childhood – from going to games, playing in parking lots, in my local club,…
Read More10 Ways You’re Causing Your Child Sport-Induced Stress
Sports can be fun, but for many children, sports can be extremely stressful.
Read MoreCommunicate Instantly and Get Real-Time Game Updates with TeamSnap Live!
We’re thrilled today to take the wraps off an exciting new feature that will change the way you interact with TeamSnap. TeamSnap Live!
Read MoreCoaching With a Purpose: Mixing Mental Lessons With Physical Ones
In just the last two decades, coaches are finally realizing the tremendous impact they can have on their win/loss record and the respect of their athletes by coaching the mental game.
Read MoreResearch Says Young Athletes Need More Than Just Practice To Succeed
However, many athletes never quite cross the 10,000 hour finish line, and have used the scapegoat reason, “I just didn’t have enough time to commit to the sport.”
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