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Winter 2012 January 16, 2012  Visit the Whitefish Bay Soccer Club Archives  Printer-friendly newsletter |
Club News Boys' Tournament Results 
Whitefish Bay Soccer boys teams had an excellent showing in the latest tournament season! U14 Boys Blue took First place in the Milwaukee Sports Club Tournament and the Mequon (silver Bracket) Tournament. The also placed second in the Racine Lighthouse Tournament. U12 Boys Blue took First Place in the Coca-Cola Youth Classic and Second Place in the Grafton Kick Up the Heat Tournament. U11 Boys Red took Second Place in the Mequon Fall Cup.
Girls' Tournament Results 
Whitefish Bay Soccer girls teams had an excellent showing in the latest tournament season! U13 Girls Grey took Second Place in the Silver Division of the Mequon Cup. U11 Girls Blue took First Place in the Mequon Fall Cup.
Volunteer Opportunities Whitefish Bay Soccer Club is always in need a a few good volunteers to run this quality program! The Whitefish Bay Soccer Club is primarily a volunteer run organization which can always use additional volunteers to enhance our kid's soccer experience . Volunteering will also allow you to earn your volunteer buyout fee back! A list of opportunities can be reviewed at http://www.wfbsoccer.com/inner.iml?mdl=volunteers.mdl.
Camps & Clinics Winter Soccer School Training Soccer School Curriculum The development of individual foot skills will be the main focus. Ball control, first touch, passing, receiving, turning, and dribbling to beat an opponent will be among the many components of development. Additionally, small-sided games will be played in order to teach tactical principles imperative to the game of soccer. Soccer School Training Program – U7 – U10 Players Just as before, this program is offered in addition to Whitefish Bay’s recreational soccer program. It allows players to obtain select level coaching while continuing to play with their recreational teams. Players will now have the option of signing up for the entire season or they may sign up for individual Soccer School Seasons (fall, winter or spring). The Soccer School outdoor (fall and spring) training sessions will continue to be held on Fridays at a local WFB park. Indoor training sessions will be held on Fridays at a local WFB school gym. All Soccer School sessions will be conducted by a WFB SC select level coach. For more information see: http://www.wfbsoccer.com/uploads/2012-winter-soccer-school-training.pdf
Futsal Academy Futsal is an indoor version of soccer. Its name is derived from the Portuguese futebol de salão, which can be translated as 'indoor soccer'. Futsal is played between two teams of five players, one of whom is the goalkeeper. Unlike some other forms of indoor soccer, the field is delimited by lines, not nets or boards that players can use to redirect the ball. Futsal is played with a #3 or #4 size ball, which is slightly heavier and smaller than the #5 ball used in soccer. Although the most popular sport in Europe and South America is soccer, futsal is by far the most widely practiced. Some professional players start out with futsal to build fundamental skills. Professional players Ronaldinho, Robinho, Cristano Ronaldo, Nani, Messi and many more started out playing Futsal. All over the world, the majority of children start out with Futsal rather than soccer, as it occurs in a smaller space and accelerates the development of foot skills. Our goal is to offer Whitefish Bay Soccer Club players the same training opportunity. Instructors: Sal Scalici – Whitefish Bay SC Director of Coaching. Rob Blake – Member of the 2006 & 2007 Cardinal Stritch Futsal Team which placed 1st and 2nd at the National Futsal Championships. Kyle Zenoni - Former La Paz FC (Bolivia) and Falu FK (Sweden) player. Other Whitefish Bay SC Select Coaches The curriculum focuses on the basic and intermediate individual foot skills required to play futsal and soccer. Also, there will be a focus on small sided tactics which will help players become comfortable and creative in tight spaces. This unique introduction to futsal is proven to enhance players’ foot skills, awareness and creativity. The Academy meets on weekday evenings at Cumberland School January through March. For more information: http://www.wfbsoccer.com/uploads/2012-futsal-academy-information-and-registration.pdf
U3-U6 MikroSoccer The Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club offers MiKro Soccer presented by Noodles for children ages 3 to 6 year olds. MiKro was established to serve as an introductory first experience to the game of soccer. The program curriculum includes age appropriate soccer related activities designed to keep things fun and fast paced. Kids will be encouraged to interact with other children in their same age group and learn the very early stages of teamwork and sportsmanship all while having a ball at their feet! MiKro Soccer is offered at many locations in Milwaukee and its surrounding areas including right here in Whitefish Bay through the Recreation Department: http://www.wfbschools.com/cms_files/resources/winterspring%202012%20final%20copy.pdf
Sports Medicine ACL injuries 
The infamous ACL … what’s the story behind these three letters? The ACL, or Anterior Cruciate Ligament, is one of the most important stabilizing structures of the knee. It provides support by holding the tibia (lower leg or shin bone) in place relative to the femur (upper leg or thigh bone), controlling the knee joint during activity. An ACL injury is usually season ending, typically requiring surgery followed by a rehabilitation period ranging from six to 12 months – depending if other structures are injured, the specific activity to be resumed, and the athlete’s level of play.How is this structure injured? In about one-third of all cases, the ACL is torn by direct contact; two-thirds happen during a non-contact event. Non-contact injury events are related to a sudden deceleration, a rapid change of direction, or an abnormal motion such as hyperextension or an inward shift of the knee. The ACL injury rate is approximately one in 3,000 or 200,000 cases per year in the U.S. However, many have called this injury an epidemic affecting female athletes. Statistics indicate that girls/women are four to eight times more likely than boys/men to injure the ACL with most injuries occurring to females during a non-contact event. Here's the good news: Since the early 1980’s, researchers have been looking at hormonal, structural, strength and mechanics to determine what causes the difference in injury rates between males and females. What the research is showing is that many non-contact injuries can be prevented through training hip and core strength and stability, implementing correct landing mechanics, as well as developing an over-all balance of strength in the hip and leg. Additionally, other preliminary results have indicated that certain athletes can be identified as having an increased risk of injury to the ACL. By targeting those athletes at greater risk, prevention programs can be implemented to reduce/eliminate injury occurrences. The ACL injury is serious due to the usual need for reconstructive surgery and length of rehabilitation prior to returning to activity, but with the addition of strengthening and training programs, research is showing that injury rates can be decreased. Prevention can bring the epidemic under control, keeping all athletes on the field. For more information about knee injuries or other sports medicine topics, call the Aurora Sports Medicine Hotline™ at (414) 219-7776 or (800) 219-7776.
Hydration 
A key component of athletic performance is proper hydration. Even a small reduction (i.e., 5%) in body fluids can cause a decrease in endurance, reaction time and/or concentration. As an athlete, knowing the proper way to hydrate can help you to maintain optimal levels of performance. The American College of Sports Medicine has set the following guidelines regarding hydration and sports: Pre-exercise 16 ounces or 2 cups of fluid, 2 hours prior to exercising. During Exercise 5 to 10 ounces or 1 cup of fluid every 15 to 20 minutes. Post-exercise 1 cup every 15 to 20 minutes for up to 2 hours after exercising, or 4 cups of fluid per each pound of body weight loss. The intensity of activity, environmental conditions and sweat rate all need to be considered when determining the appropriate amount of fluid intake. In the summer - heat and humidity cause in increase in sweat rate for more rapid fluid loss. In the winter – dry and cold air can also cause dehydration. Heaters dry out the air (think static electricity) and the lack of humidity makes the body work harder to humidify the air you breathe in (remember your breath on a cold day). Research has shown both water and sport drinks to be excellent sources for maintaining proper hydration. In exercise sessions lasting less than sixty minutes of continuous activity, water is just as effective as sport drinks in sustaining performance and hydration levels. Sport drinks containing 6-8% carbohydrates have been shown to be more effective than water in maintaining performance and hydration levels for exercise sessions lasting longer than 60 continuous minutes. In addition, sport drinks containing 6-8% carbohydrates tend to be less upsetting to the stomach and are quickly absorbed by your body. The thirst mechanism is an emergency system, if an athlete is thirsty; they are already dehydrated and need to increase the fluid intake. Once that thirst goes away, that just means the emergency system has been addressed, not that you are rehydrated. An easy way to determine if you are in need of fluids is to check the color of your urine. If the color is pale yellow or clear, then you are well hydrated. If the color is darker than pale yellow, then you're probably dehydrated. By maintaining proper levels of hydration, you can improve performance, make training more effective, and decrease the chance for injury. For more information about hydration, other sports medicine topics or to schedule a Free Injury Evaluation, call the Aurora Sports Medicine Hotline™ at 414-219-7776 or 800-219-7776.
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