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• LIJSL Hosts Annual TOPSoccer Awards Dinner [ Dec 05, 2011 ]

  Friday, December 16, 2011
  It was just a single moment in a night that probably featured a hundred others like it. But it was the kind of moment that makes you realize how impactful a night like the TOPSoccer Awards Dinner can be, and how important the program as a whole is to the children and families who participate in it... read more

• Just Roll With It: Young Athlete's Guide to Foam Rolling

  Friday, December 16, 2011
  by Mike Mejia, CSCSAs a strength and conditioning coach, I'm often asked about the "best" way to improve physical performance in young athletes. And while things like increasing strength and employing better nutritional habits immediately jump to mind, one of my top recommendations usually elicits some rather surprised looks... read more

• NSCAA Coaches Corner: Dribbling Fundamentals

  Friday, December 16, 2011
  There are six basic skills, or techniques, of soccer. Different skills are emphasized at different stages of a player’s development. The six skills are:1. Dribbling – The ability to maneuver the ball with the feet to beat or dodge an opponent... read more

• Four Former LIJSLers Face Off in Women's College Cup Semis [ Nov 29, 2011 ]

  Tuesday, November 29, 2011
  By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer AssociationFor four players from the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) and the Long Island Junior Soccer League(LIJSL), the match-up of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs... read more

• Copiague Team Wins with Sportsmanship [ Nov 28, 2011 ]

  Tuesday, November 29, 2011
  As athletes and coaches (and parents) we can be very competitive when it comes to the game of soccer. We’ve all heard the stories and had personal experiences from time to time with games that have crossed the lines of fair play... read more

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