Team,
If this is your first email from me, welcome to the team! I'm coach Ben Yung. I've been coaching CWSA Soccer for about 10 years and I have my US Soccer National E and F Licenses. I really enjoy coaching the kids and spending time with my Daughter, Catherine Yung, out on the field. We've got a great group of girls and parents and we're excited that you've joined us!
Team - Our regular season games start the beginning of September and we're going to start practicing next Monday. I'm still working to secure a field and time, so I'll get back to you with that, ASAP. It looks like our practices will either be on Mondays & Wednesdays or Monday & Thursdays and I'm hoping we can have them at Goot Park in East Camas/West Washgougal.
Equipment - We'll be using a size 4 ball this season and I'm hoping every player can get their own ball for our practices and game warm-ups. If this is your daughter's first season and you need additional information on Jerseys and other equipment, please let me know. Each player will need a jersey, cleats, pads and, if possible, matching shorts and socks.
Coaching - Rick Shaffer will be co-coaching with me again this season. His daughter, Kylie, is on the team and Rick is great with the kids. This is our second season together and we went through the E Certification program together. He's fun to work with and he's a great coach. Your kids are in good hands!
Team Mom or Manager - Nettie Weaver, Ella's Mom, has offered to help us with managing the administrative side of the team, including reminder calls, snacks, end-of-season party, trophies, etc.. Thank you so much Nettie!
Team Blog - I haven't updated it in a while, but we do have a team blog, where I'll post our game schedule, game rules, field locations & maps and pictures from our games and practices. People love our blog because it gives a central place for information for parents, grandparents, etc.. *Please let me know, ASAP, if there are any concerns with pictures being posted on our blog.
Pictures - If we have a parent or two, who enjoys taking pictures, we can always use help taking pictures at practices and games, for our blog. If not, we can all just snap pictures and share them to a folder, so we can enjoy the pictures and memories later.
I'll follow up with more information soon. I just wanted to get this initial email out, so everyone knows what's going on. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone next Monday.
Thanks so much,
Coach Ben Yung
