Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Workshop 2010, Saturday, March 6th in Downingtown, Features Pro Players & Coaches, Olympic Development Staff, Clinics, Games & More

DOWNINGTOWN, Pa., Feb. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The 24th annual Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association (EPYSA) Workshop is set for Saturday, March 6th at the United Sports Training Center in Downingtown, PA, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

EPYSA, which for over 35 years has promoted, fostered and perpetuated the game of soccer to the youth of the Philadelphia and Delaware Valley regions, annually presents the Youth Soccer Workshop to aid youth soccer coaches, administrators, and parents in coaching and developing young soccer players.  

Registration for EPYSA Workshop 2010 is available online prior to the event at http://www.epysa.org/coachesworkshop.shtml for $10. Day-of-the-event registration on-site is $15.

The EPYSA Workshop 2010 includes coaching clinics featuring Olympic Development Program staff; EPYSA Director of Coaching Mike Barr; Paul Riley, Head Coach of the Philadelphia Independence; Drexel University assistant women's soccer coach Don Overmier; West Chester University men's soccer head coach Kendall Walkes; University of Pennsylvania women's soccer head coach Darren Ambrose; as well as other coaches and players from the region.

Also featured is a vendor show with the latest in soccer gear and technology; games and prizes for children in the new "Kick Zone"; an autograph session and on-field demonstration with Philadelphia Independence players; and a question & answer session with Philadelphia Union CEO Nick Sakiewicz.

All sessions will be held on two indoor fields and three classrooms at the United Sports Training Center, located at 1426 Marshallton Thorndale Road, Downingtown, PA 19335. Additional information about the facilities, including directions, is available at http://www.unitedsports.net.

Special programs at EPYSA Workshop 2010 include:

• "How to Improve an Already Successful Tournament" with Louise Waxler of the Philadelphia Independence and Wim Roset of the EPYSA;
• College recruitment process Q&A;
• Risk Management with US Youth Soccer Risk Management committee member Rick Tompkins;
• State Cup Rules & Regulations Q&A;
• Fun exercises for the under-eight and under-10-year-old player;
• Transition from defense to attack (under-12 and above);
• Increasing speed of play;
• Warm-up preparation techniques for the Keeper;
• Creativity & comfort with the ball;
• Fitness training for soccer; and
• Getting your story told - communications and public relations for your team.

Exhibitors at EPYSA Workshop 2010 include:

• adidas;
• Angelo's Soccer Corner;
• Coerver Coaching;
• Demosphere;
• Image Team Outfitters;
• Kwik Goal;
• Pocono Cup;
• Shearon Environmental Design;
• Spike's Trophies;
• Sports Pins;
• Youth Sports Photo;
• and more, including uniform and equipment suppliers, camps and other programs.

Sponsors for EPYSA Workshop 2010 include:

• adidas;
• Angelo's Soccer Corner;
• Kwik Goal;
• Philadelphia Union; and
• US Youth Soccer.

About the Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association:

For over 35 years, the Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association (EPYSA) has worked throughout the Delaware Valley to promote, foster and perpetuate the game of soccer to the region's youth. Through competitions, educational programs, workshops and coaching clinics, EPYSA annually impacts the lives of over 130,000 youth soccer players from ages five to 19. Additional information about EPYSA is available at http://www.EPYSA.org.

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SOURCE Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association