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[sounderfan]

Four video interviews from Sunday's Championship Cup are now line in my new column.

LINK: See "In the Spotlight" home page here.

LINK: See first issue here!



How to find on www.WashingtonYouthSoccer.org:

Click "Resources" in the top menu. Select "In the Spotlight" main page or sidebar for specific issues.

[Squash]

I wanted to say congrats again David.

I'm not so sure about the whole getting to where your link is, I'd ask them for a main page link. 

Oh and let them know that flash rotator on the main page is no good with my ipod touch or for that matter anyone with an iphone or ipad that frequents their site. 

Seriously though...keep up the good work.

[sounderfan]

The current site is going away! Yes! (Next few months)

I have seen the new site, and on that one I am always on the front page. 

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-413-Seattle-Soccer-Examiner~y2010m4d26-WashingtonYouthSoccerorg-debuts-In-the-Spotlight-with-David-Falk

[sounderfan]

PS: The new site is also mutli-platform friendly.

[sounderfan]

In case you just want to go to YouTube directly...

Federal Way United Reign 94 Purple interview:


Emerald City FC Grandparent:


Emerald City FC  F92 Green interview:


Crossfire Premier 91-McCormick interview:

[Squash]

PS: The new site is also mutli-platform friendly.

Got it....ouch that had to hurt a little they just had the site redone to redo it again.

I'm with you though if it's for the better great 

[vusa92blue]

David, when were you in No Po, off of NE Holman?  I was there in the mid '80s.  Go Cadavilers!!!

[sounderfan]

David, when were you in No Po, off of NE Holman?  I was there in the mid '80s.  Go Cadavilers!!!

Graduated in 1993, so 1989-1993!

One of the new Kitsap Pumas boys, Garrett Staples (goalkeeper) is a Cavalier grad!
We talked about the school just the other day...at the Pumas Kickoff Luncheon. 

[vusa92blue]

Cavalier, Steve Simmons, is now in charge of OSU Men's program.

Cheers from an 'outh Hall resident, from back in the day.

[sounderfan]

Man! They just uploaded three more new videos to this issue!

Video Page: See them all here.

New: Quick chat with Ref. Ray Moffatte, Visit with Seattle University Women's Head Coach Julie Woodward, visit with Diversity Development Office Bill Umana.

[sounderfan]

Three new Videos up in Issue #2 of In the Spotlight:

LINK: See them here!

* Interview with Gary White about ODP Northwest Territories Cup

* Highlights from weekend action at State Finals

* Talking with a long-time volunteer!

[Brat Jr]

Three new Videos up in Issue #2 of In the Spotlight:

LINK: See them here!

* Interview with Gary White about ODP Northwest Territories Cup

* Highlights from weekend action at State Finals

* Talking with a long-time volunteer!

+1 David

[sounderfan]

Coming up next:

Interviews with Peter Fewing (who talks Seattle United / Emerald City), Nik Besgano (who talks about the pressure of being a #1 MLS draft choice and also about his soccer-loving family) and More!

Plus, photos from a visit to the Washington Youth Soccer offices in Federal Way!

The new issue of "In the Spotlight" should be available in the next few days. I will post an announcement when these can't-miss interviews go live!

[sounderfan]

New Issue Now Online

http://wsysa.com/InTheSpotlightIssuesInProgress/2010Issue3InTheSpotlightwithDavidFalk/tabid/1613/language/en-US/Default.aspx?eType=ALL&LCTag=ALL&LCPage=ALL&modId=4897

See video interviews with Nik Besagno and Peter Fewing, plus Kennedy High School grad and Kitsap Puma player Eli Gordley.

Extra: photos from the Washington Youth Soccer office in Federal Way!

[sounderfan]

Peter Fewing talks about his move to Seattle United, and what he thinks is ahead for Emerald City FC:

[sounderfan]

Issue 4 now online:

http://www.wsysa.com/Resources/InTheSpotlight/2010Issue4InTheSpotlightwithDavidFalk/tabid/1614/language/en-US/Default.aspx

*Steve Mohn talks about playing for UW & Federal Way Bullets
*Zack Sampson talks about playing pro in high school and then becoming a college field goal kicker
*Pete Fewing talks about the Kitsap Pumas
*(Spanish) Feature on Hispanic activities by Washington Youth Soccer

[sounderfan]

New videos this week:

[sounderfan]

NW Territories Videos:

[sounderfan]

New!

LINK: Interview with Technical Director Gary White, who now has a new license to coach at the highest world levels.

Coming soon: an interview with two of the RCL committee members...

[goldengoal]

New!

LINK: Interview with Technical Director Gary White, who now has a new license to coach at the highest world levels.

Coming soon: an interview with two of the RCL committee members...

oh great more English style soccer! we need more South American and Latin American soccer mixed in with our selfish attitude not this long ball style soccer. It is so predictable and boring to watch- He needs to head down to Brazil, Argentina or Uruguay clubs to see the light- just my opinion of course- nothing against the licese

[sounderfan]

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-413-Seattle-Soccer-Examiner~y2010m6d21-Washington-Youth-Soccer-Technical-Director-Gary-White-earns-UEFA-Alevel-license

[sounderfan]

Westsound FC talks about being in the RCL:

http://wsysa.com/Resources/Communications/InTheSpotlight/WestsoundFCFeature/tabid/1645/language/en-US/Default.aspx

Westsound FC Director of Coaching Lee Christie talks about the meaning of being in the RCL. “The importance of being a founding member of the RCL is profound for Westsound FC. The PDL was a fantastic league run and organized by some wonderful people but I believe we were seen as elitist and an old boys network, and one of the down sides to the PDL was we had no real power ie: To discipline clubs within our own organization or to affect change on the lower levels of soccer within the state.”

Now Christie suggests the future could correct some of these concerns. “With the PDL now becoming the RCL and being under the direction of Washington Youth Soccer we now have the power to really make changes for the better within the RCL itself and for youth soccer all over the state of Washington. Closer to home I believe we have even more responsibility thrust upon us as we want to become our district's premier level team and not just our association's. We understand that this is a big undertaking and with the help of my excellent Board of Directors we plan to represent District 4 with excellent performance on and off the field.”

[meluvsoccer]

New!

LINK: Interview with Technical Director Gary White, who now has a new license to coach at the highest world levels.

Coming soon: an interview with two of the RCL committee members...

oh great more English style soccer! we need more South American and Latin American soccer mixed in with our selfish attitude not this long ball style soccer. It is so predictable and boring to watch- He needs to head down to Brazil, Argentina or Uruguay clubs to see the light- just my opinion of course- nothing against the licese

Hmmmm - He got a UEFA A license, not a FA license.  UEFA is European.   European teams cleaned up on South American teams in this last World Cup.  Sent them all packing.  What we need is more German, Dutch (well, true Dutch, not what they played in that final for sure), and Spanish soccer.  Entertaining soccer might be nice to watch, but isn't it the thought that we (U.S.A.) is trying to win on the world stage? We can look good all we want, but until we start winning...

[sounderfan]

My two latest interviews for In the Spotlight:



David Griffith, about the Soccer in Schools program:
http://wsysa.com/Resources/Communications/InTheSpotlight/SoccerinSchools/tabid/1647/language/en-US/Default.aspx

“This year I am excited to be working with RCL clubs, many of which have already been active in the program. Now we'll be able to reach that many more schools than if it was just myself (going to schools). Within a certain association's area what I would like to do then is to offer the opportunity to local clubs, local associations to come out and actually support me in running the school programs. Even if it is just a one-off appearance. I've had success with this kind of partnership in Kent and Federal Way.”

Gary White, about the Elite Coaches Clinic:
http://wsysa.com/Resources/Communications/InTheSpotlight/EliteCoachesClinic/tabid/1648/language/en-US/Default.aspx

“It wasn't just a series of lectures to a seated crowd,” said White. “The clinicians had the ability to get nice and close to the participants. So for example, each session had a question and answer portion. I don't know how many times you will get to sit with Sigi Schmid for fifteen minutes. Or Kasey Keller, or Tom Dutra, or Dave Tenney...or any of our highlighted coaches. They really answered questions based around participants' own needs. It was world class. We even had some of the clinicians bring the participants on to the field (at the Showare Center) which allowed for a really dynamic exchange for everyone in the program.”