Indoor has begun Jan 2012. Sessions canceled information will appear under (winter training indoor). Out door will start 22 April 2012. Registration for NEW players for spring will begin after 4 Feb 2012, Info will be online. 

Congratulations to Coach Paul Sierzega for swimming his 100th mile this week!!!!! Dec 2011

Spring Season

Remember your son or daughter will be on the same team in the Spring as they have been this Fall. Your registration covers the full Fall 2011/Spring 2012 season. So hang on to your uniform, as you will need the same one in the Spring.

First Week Game- 21/22 April 2012

Last Week of Games- 9/10 June 2012

Section Six Tournament 16 June 2012

National Games July 2012

Detailed schedules will be made available mid March 2012!

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Off-season to-do list

Now is a good time to get those ears pierced. There is a long break between fall soccer and spring soccer. A great time to get your ears pierced unless playing winter soccer. A nice amount to not worry about taking the earrings out. At the first Spring game, when our referees remind our players that no earrings are allowed to be worn, by then taking them out for a short period of time would not be a problem.

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New Years

If you are at a loss this December 31 for a resolution, consider spending time with our Regional AYSO Board. We are always in need of volunteers with various skill sets to keep this organization running. At the very least share your thoughts and ideas so we can improve Region 372. Your emails are also welcome. If you are a coach or referee, don't forget to check back now and then for updates on training opportunities. Regional board meetings are the first Thursday of each month at the Century 21 building at 45 and 176.

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THANK YOU

I would like to thank all parents and players for a great season. We try to talk about the importance of coaches, referees, safety, fields, equipment and many other things. We don't often get to thank everyone, families and players, for coming out every Saturday and Sunday enjoying an hour or two or more with their friends and neighbors. Seeing that for our players makes it so worthwhile.

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Terri Frice

Regional Commissioner

AYSO Region 372 Mundelin

Landon Donovan
Forward
Los Angeles Galaxy, U.S. National Team
 
Age started playing soccer: 2
 
Favorite AYSO memory: I started playing AYSO when I was 5. Before that, my older brother, Josh, would take me out to the backyard and kick the ball around with me. My favorite AYSO memory is that I got to play on the same team as my best friend when I was 8 years old.
 
What he loved about AYSO: The beauty of AYSO was that you had kids from all walks of life who just wanted to be active and run around and play soccer. I started playing club soccer at the age of 10 but I wanted to continue playing AYSO because I enjoyed the camaraderie and the ability to just play for the love of playing. The games were still competitive but they never revolved around winning.
 
Advice for the first-time coach: One of my biggest pet peeves is youth team coaches who take winning too seriously. This has always bothered me, and I always tell coaches to forget about winning with young players. They need to create an environment where the kids enjoy playing and are developing their soccer skills. Winning should never be a priority.