Heartland Soccer Association
9161 W 133rd Street, Overland Park, KS 66213
Phone: 913.888.8768
Heartland Soccer Association is recognized as one
of the largest soccer leagues and tournament hosts in the country. We offer recreational to premier divisions,
ages U8 through U19.
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Reserve your seats today for the
Heartland Soccer Association
Rock The Runway Fashion
Show
Heartland Soccer Association's First Annual Fashion Show to benefit youth soccer and promote healthy athletes.
*Scroll down to see a list of all of our fabulous models that will be participating in this great event!
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ROCK THE RUNWAY 2017 FASHION SHOW
MODEL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations to the individuals below who will be walking in Heartland Soccer Association's First Annual Fashion Show. The interest to participate in this show was astounding and we are happy to say that we maxed out our registration. A very exciting way to kick off this event! Again, congratulations to you all and we can't wait to see you Rock the Runway!
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Cami
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Abendroth
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Avery
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Albin
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Azalyha
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Alcantar
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Nicholas
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Atherton
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Lucas
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Atherton
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Blake
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Atherton
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Aidan
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Barnes
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Philip
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B
eitzinger
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Sophia
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Beitzinger
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Harrison
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Bensouda
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Savannah
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Berry
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Sydney
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Berry
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Sariah
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Berry
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Brynlee
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Best
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Aubrielle
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Best
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Christina
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Booth
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Katelynn
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Bricker
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Tori
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Brown
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Jada
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Cadwell
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Clayton
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Calvert
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Katie
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Campbell
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Steven
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Carr-Metzger
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Sean
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Carr-Metzger
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Dalton
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Cates
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Kiley
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Cato
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Darcy
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Cato
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Osman
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Celik
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Italia
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Chavez-Arellano
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Avery
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Clark
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Kendall
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Clark
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Brennan
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Coffey
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Evelyn
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Curless
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Paul
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Czaszewicz
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Brian
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Dahl
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Heather
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Dahl
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Kierstin
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Darr
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Aurora
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Dericotte
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Avyn
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Dill
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Stella
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Duker
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Johnny
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Duker
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Regan
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Dunn
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CJ
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Elrichs
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Avery
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Flinn
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Haley
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Garbowski
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Creed
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Haarhuis
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Kylar
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Haarhuis
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Colman
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Haarhuis
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Hudson
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Hackett
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Sydney
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Hackett
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Grace
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Hall
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Charlotte
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Hartweger
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Makenzie
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Hood
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Nate
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Houser
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Carter
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Hughes
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Bryce
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Jackson
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Travis
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Johnston
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Tristan
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Johnston
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Meredith
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Johnston
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Brody
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Jordan
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Natalia
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Joseph
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Madison
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Koller
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Samantha
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Kopecky
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Piper
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Land
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Sarah
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Land
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Jack
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Lucas
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Brady
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Mandelbaum
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Audri
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Minshall
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Stella
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Minshall
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Fletcher
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Minshall
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Pat
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Monaghen
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Charlotte
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OKeefe
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Paul
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Parres
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Bailey
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Passanisi
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Kennady
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Passanisi
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Carley
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Passanisi
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Emma
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Pesek
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Austin
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Portillo
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Joshua
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Profaizer
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Madison
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Randall
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Emerson
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Randall
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Amber
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Randall
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Carlos
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Rodriguez
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Paul
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Rodriguez
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Ramon
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Rodriguez
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Zach
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Russell
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Leif
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Sanford
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Zoran
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Savic
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Emma
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Schieber
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Chase
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Schieber
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James
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Schneider
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Talis
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Sics
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Saadia
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Siddiqua
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Delaney
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Stanley
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Lainey
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Starcevich
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Karlie
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Starcevich
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Kendall
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Starcevich
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George
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Thornton
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Delaney
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Wahoff
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Leighton
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Wheeler
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Karen
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Wilson
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Caroline
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Zacharias
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Mary Claire
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Zacharias
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Concussion ImPACT Testing
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Dave & Buster's, Overland Park is now open! Be our guest and get $20 in FREE Game Play! Eat. Drink. Play. Watch Sports
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Dear All,
The end of the fall season is creeping up on us already, wow that went by really quick!! The mild fall weather must have been playing tricks on us.
We at Heartland want to thank everyone of you for supporting our organization, by playing in our league and our tournaments.
The fall 2017 season has been fantastic. We had a relatively low number of parent/coach issues which is great but, we obviously want that number to be zero.
Most of the divisions were extremely competitive which is very welcomed. As always there are a few discrepancies, but we will correct those for the spring.
One thing we do want to reiterate is that every coach must have a card in order to coach a game. Please ensure you understand the rule about the 2 division limit with guest players and double rosters. Not knowing a rule is not an excuse for breaking them.
We hope that you have all had the chance to visit our newest fields this season. We really are spoiled with the world class surfaces these players are currently experiencing, with possibly more to come.
Please double check the schedule for any games that were canceled as they will be played on the rain out weekend. No games will be played after Sunday, October 29
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Thanks,
Heartland Staff
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Try a Class for Free. Blue Valley Crossfit
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Kansas City, KS
January 12-15, 2018
U.S. Youth Futsal National Championships
FEBRUARY 16-19, 2018
Kansas City
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Congratulations U15 White Champions KCSG Elite 03 at the Midwest All Girls Tournament.
#heartlandsoccer
 Congratulations to U11 Green finalist SKV 07 Wilson Chrome!
Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness at
The Midwest All Girls Tourney
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Nominations are now open for 2017 KSYSA Awards of the Year!
Awards include:
2017 Volunteer of the Year
2017 TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year
2017 TOPSoccer Coach of the Year
2017 Administrator of the Year
2017 Coach of the Year
(Girl Recreational, Girls Competitive, Boys Rec, Boys Comp)
2017 Save of the Year
2017 Goal of the Year
Nominate someone today that makes helps make Kansas Soccer the Soccer Capital of America!
Winners will be featured at the 2018 KSYSA Awards Banquet and AGM
(Nominations due October 25th).
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Fall 2017
High School Girls
State Cup & Presidents Cup
- Nov. 4, 5, 11, 12, 2017 -
Sunflower Soccer Complex: Topeka, KS
(Groups with Semi-Finals will play November 13th
at Scheels OP Soccer Complex)
Visit the
KSYSA website for additional information!
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The 2018 Annual General Meeting will be
Saturday, February 3rd.
Constitution Amendments must be submitted by Sunday, December 3rd.
Bylaw Amendments must be submitted by Friday, October 6th .
KSYSA Board Positions up for Election are also on the website with the application link. Applications must be submitted by January 3, 2018.
Thank you,
Kansas State Youth Soccer Association
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Upcoming KSYSA Coaching Courses in 2017:
E License (conducted in Spanish)- Overland Park- Dec. 9-10th
E License- Overland Park- Dec. 15-17th
E License- Wichita, KS- Dec. 15-17th
Information for locations, assignments and registration can be found by clicking
HERE
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Get certified to be a referee!
As our local soccer community grows, the need for new and experienced referees continues. Join America's Largest Soccer League. More details on referee meeting schedules, training and education can be found on the
Sign Up to Become a Referee for the Fall 2017 Season.
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Fall 2017 Calendar
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Oct 13-15
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League Play
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Oct 20-22
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League Play
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Oct 27-29
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Rainout Weekend
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Nov 03-05
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ALDI Heartland Invitational Tournament-Girls
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Nov 10-12
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ALDI Heartland Invitational Tournament-Boys
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2016/17 Heartland Numbers
Fall league teams
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1260
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Spring league teams
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1296
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League players
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42,000
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Tournament teams
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2,634
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| Tournament players |
44,000+
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Referees
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2,000+
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Coaches
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4,000
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2016/17 Tournament Numbers
(number of teams)
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Border Battle '17
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181
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| Sport Shake KC Champions Cup '17 |
407 |
| Mother's Day Classic '17 |
407 |
KC Invitational '17
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282 |
Fall Kick Off Challenge '17
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246
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Heartland Midwest Classic '17
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228
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Midwest All Girls '17
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289
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ALDI Heartland Invitational Girls '16
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339
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ALDI Heartland Invitational Boys '16
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431
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In the last 12 months Heartland welcomed teams
from a total of 17 states and Canada.
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We Want your Photos!
Heartland Soccer Association is seeking action photo shots of kids of all ages and abilities playing soccer in Heartland League Games or Tournaments. Submitted photos may be included in Heartland Tournament, League and other promotional materials as well as social media posts.
Instructions for submitting photos:
All submitted photo files must be .jpg format, must be a minimum of 1,200 x 1,600 pixels, and no larger than 2 MB in size. Submitting a photo doesn't guarantee that it will be used.
By submitting a photo for consideration for use in Heartland Soccer Association promotional materials, you agree that:
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You are the sole author of the photograph and control all rights for its use. The photograph is original. You have the rights to grant usage of the photograph as stated below. There has been no prior sale, publication or transfer of rights to the photograph. The photograph shall not contain any libelous or scandalous matter. To the best of your knowledge, the photograph's creation, publication and use shall not infringe any copyright, right of privacy or right of publicity, or infringe or violate any right of any third party.
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You grant to Heartland Soccer Association all rights to use the photograph in any and all forms of media, including but not limited to electronic, digital media and print.
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You allow Heartland Soccer Association the right to edit, revise, adapt and crop the photo as necessary.
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The Referee Corner
Calling more fouls or letting them play - which one is right?
Last weekend I was mentoring the Referee team during a semi-final match in one of our local soccer tournaments. The Referee told me during the half-time break that she was frustrated at her performance. She was trying to figure out if she was calling enough fouls or if she should just let them play. She was frustrated because of the comments of the coaches.
- One coach kept saying, "come on Ref, let them play. They are not kids!" (For the record this was a U-12 match, so we might think of them as kids).
- The other coach was concerned about the safety of his players because they were the smaller team. He wanted to protect his players from injury.
Is this a scenario that you have been a part of during a Heartland match or tournament?
I decided that I would watch the second half as a mentor to help the Referee team and to make sure that any complaints the coaches or fans had were justified according to the Laws of the Game. Since the score was 0 - 0 and the winner advanced to the finals, there was a lot of tension in this match and pressure on the officiating crew.
The match ended with the smaller team winning 1 - 0. There were some fouls in the 2
nd
half (I noted 11 possible fouls). The officiating team called 8 of these fouls. I had a different decision than the young Referee on the first 3 possible fouls, but we agreed on 8 out of 8 remaining challenges. She has been officiating for 4 years (multiple centers during this time). I have a few more years of experience, but we agreed on 73% of the possible fouls - pretty good. And, none of the fouls were what would be considered "match critical events". She and her team made sure the game didn't escalate to this level.
When we talked after the match, she felt better about her second half performance. She decided that when she saw a foul, she would whistle it. Her judgement was that a foul is a foul. I agreed that was the appropriate tactic for this match.
The next time she is assigned a middle (and she will be) she will face the same dilemma. As you can tell from this account, we are favoring calling fouls when they occur. Will she, and will our other Referees get every call right? No. But at least she has answered the question of how to approach the match. With more experience on her part, and more games by the players, could this change in the future? Will more skilled and experienced players have contact that is deemed fair instead of foul? We can all agree that this is what experience brings. But, even at the highest levels, a foul is a foul.
Would you agree? We will keep working with our Referees to get them to call fouls. We thank you for sharing this goal and helping. Our next Referee meeting will talk about what happens when you let someone foul and don't call it. Would you believe that players would actually retaliate and maybe do it harder than they were originally fouled? Come join us at our next Referee meeting
for a perspective on this situation.
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Reimaging How the World
Manages
Youth Sports
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2017 Referee Meetings
Referees of all ages and experience levels
are encouraged to attend Heartland's monthly referee meetings! Join us to learn tips and
tricks
for ARs and Referees, fun games, vital information, and fabulous prizes! Parents are always welcome.
Wednesday, November 8
Monday,
December 11
*Mentors will meet from 6PM-7PM
*Monthly Referee Meeting from 7PM-8:30PM
Meetings will be held at the "Steve D. Scheels" Training Center in the northwest corner of the second floor of the Scheels store located at 6503 West 135th St, Overland Park, KS 66223
*September Scheels Gift Card Winners*
Thank you to Scheels for all you do for the Referees.
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Coaching Requirements
Heartland Soccer League is sanctioned by Kansas Youth Soccer. There is a minimum coaching requirement. All recreational and premier coaches must complete the F license course. It is online and can be found at the following link.
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Attention!
If you have a referee, coach, club, team or player accomplishment or photo that you would like to share please email Katie Falco at [email protected]
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Congratulations to all the Kansas ODP Girls Players that made Region II Thanksgiving Interregional Rosters!
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A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OUR SPONSORS
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3 Women and an Oven
4 Wheel Parts
7 Eleven
AB May
Academy Sports and Outdoors
Advocare
ALDI
All Star Video
Audi, Shawnee Mission
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Boy Scouts of America
Buca di Beppo
BV Crossfit
California Pizza Kitchen
Casey's
Chartroose Caboose
Chick fil A
Chipotle
Cinzetti's
Columbia College
Commercial Capital
Costco
Cycle Bar
Dave and Buster's
Dick's Sporting Goods
Drs. Hawks, Besler, Rogers & Stoppel
Dunkin' Donuts
FC Kansas City
Freezing Moo Ice Cream
Fry Wagner
Fuzzy's
Global Connections
Go Ape
Goodcents
Grill Park Place
Grimaldi's
Hague Quality Water
Harlan C Parker State Farm
Hasty Awards
HCA Midwest Health
Heritage Tractor Supply
Huntington Learning Center
J&K Soccer
JF Consulting
Jimmy John's
Jon Russell's BBQ
KC Comets
KC Motor Company
KC Steak Company
Krusich Dental
Kumon
Land of Paws
Legoland/Sea Life
Lenny's Subs
Levine Advertising
Market Leverage
Menorah Medical Center
Minsky's Pizza
Kansas City Comets
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Molle Toyota
Momo Bands
Moneytalks Financial Foundation
Morrill & Janes Bank
Museum at Prairiefire
NAIA
Nerium
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
Oxford Animal Hospital
Pacific Dental Services
Papa John's
PB&J
Pickleman's
Pizza Hut
Pizzeria Locale
Presto-X
Price Chopper
Raising Cane's
Research Medical Center
Ritz Charles
Rock and Brews
Rosati's of Overland Park
SeatGeek
Scheels
Scott the Electrican
Security Bank
Shred-It
Simple Science
Simply Soccer
Simplified Team Management
Slim Chickens
Smoothie King
Soccer Master
Spin Pizza
Sport Shake
Sporting Kansas City
Sprouts Farmers Market
Stinkboss
Storage Mart
Stroud's
Sunflower Bank
Swope Park Rangers
The Foot Spot
The KC Steak Company
The Roasterie
The Sports Medicine Store
The Storage Place
Timber Challenge
T-riffic T-shirts
Twisted Fresh
University of Missouri Kansas City
Urban Air
Wendy's
Which Wich
Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun
Zaxby's
Zip KC
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The Midwest All Girls Tournament Paints the Complex Pink!
This past weekend, Heartland Soccer Association held the Midwest All Girls Tournament at the Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex and Wyandotte Sporting Fields. This long-time classic tournament brought together thousands of girls , nearly 300 teams from throughout the Midwest to help raise awareness for breast cancer. It was truly amazing to see players, coaches, staff, refs and fans come together and turn the fields pink to promote breast health!
According to the American Cancer Society, screening exams for early breast cancer detection-before symptoms begin-are one of the best ways to fight the disease that is the second leading cause of cancer death in women. Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at HCA Midwest Health-a cancer care leader in the region- is marking the 32nd anniversary of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by emphasizing the importance of early detection and encouraging women to request an appointment online for screening mammograms or visit one of nine HCA Midwest Health locations, many of which are offering extended screening hours or walk-in availability during October. HCA Midwest Health is Kansas City's leading healthcare provider.
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Hospital Turned Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex
Pink to Kick Off Breast Cancer Awarenss
The award-winning Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex turned
pink as thousands of girl soccer players representing 289 teams and more than 4,500 players from Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and other surrounding states take to the fields for Heartland's Midwest All-Girls Tournament hosted by Heartland Soccer Association. The
GO pink presence is designed to raise awareness for October's National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and remind women to get their mammogram because early detection saves lives. The tournament featured teams from seven states, drawing thousands of children, parents, grandparents and families from across the region in one of the Kansas City metropolitan area's largest all-girl annual soccer tournaments.
Referees, Tournament staff and Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex staff were dressed in
pink attire and players used pink soccer balls during the tournament. Fans and supporters were encouraged to wear
pink to show their support. In addition, Menorah Medical Center and Overland Park Regional Medical Center had a display booth teaching women how to perform a proper breast self-exam and educating tournament goers about their nationally accredited breast programs, including mammogram and the benefits of their latest technology, 3D mammograms.
"We value our partnership with Heartland Soccer Association and Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex as we work together to help keep kids safe on and off the fields," says Dr. Anne Kobbermann, M.D. Board-certified and Fellowship-trained Breast Surgical Oncologist at Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Overland Park Regional and Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Menorah Medical Center. "This community event also gives us the opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of early detection-and that it helps saves lives when it comes to diagnosing and treating breast cancer."
"Our partnership with Menorah Medical Center and Overland Park Regional Medical Center is a valuable asset to the community and to our organization as we make a positive impact with athlete's safety on and off the field," says Shane Hackett, Executive Director, Heartland Soccer Association. "Last year's event was incredibly energizing. This year's unique partnership will help raise awareness for a disease that affects thousands of women each year- and what better time to do that than during one of the region's most popular all-girls tournaments."
In addition to promoting breast cancer awareness, the event had breast health information, giveaways and staff available to answer questions.
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Heartland Soccer will officially announce the Fall 2017 division winners the Wednesday following the rainout games scheduled for October 27-29th.
If you have questions please contact [email protected]
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ALDI Renews Heartland Soccer Association Partnership
for 2017 Fall Season
ALDI to be Title Sponsor of the ALDI Heartland Invitational Soccer Tournaments for Second Consecutive Year
KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Oct. 2, 2017 - ALDI and Heartland Soccer Association are excited to announce they will renew their partnership for the 2017 fall soccer season. For the second year in a row, ALDI will be the title sponsor of the ALDI Heartland Invitational girls' and boys' soccer tournaments. The tournaments are scheduled for Nov. 3, 2017 to Nov. 5, 2017 (girls) and Nov. 10, 2017 to Nov. 12, 2017 (boys) at the Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex and Wyandotte Sporting Fields.
Heartland Soccer Association is a non-profit organization that operates the largest tournaments in the Midwest and is recognized as the largest and most competitive youth soccer league in the country. More than 600 teams from around the central U.S. travel to compete in the Heartland tournaments. In 2015, Heartland welcomed 692 teams, and in 2016, 760 teams - an increase of nearly 70 teams. With the continued support from ALDI, Heartland projects another increase in team participation in 2017.
"We are very excited to have ALDI continue their sponsorship of youth soccer and the Heartland Invitational Soccer Tournaments. ALDI is a great partner and fit in our mission to create and nurture healthy youth athletes," explained Shane Hackett, Executive Director of Heartland Soccer. "In addition to the great food products available at ALDI, we appreciate the continued commitment from ALDI to local youth and their families in sponsoring Kansas City's largest soccer tournament."
ALDI continues to disrupt the U.S. grocery industry by providing customers with a smarter way to shop. Earlier this year, ALDI announced a $1.6 billion nationwide plan to enhance more than 1,300 U.S. stores by 2020. In Kansas City specifically, ALDI is dedicating more than $30 million to remodeling 20 stores in Kansas City and the surrounding area by 2019.
"ALDI has been a part of the Kansas City community for nearly 40 years, and we're thrilled to continue our partnership with Heartland Soccer Association for the second year in a row," said Mark Bersted, ALDI Olathe Division Vice President. "We're excited to help Heartland Soccer continue to expand their tournaments, and we are proud to support the community's young athletes, their parents and coaches."
ALDI believes high-quality groceries should be easy and affordable. That's our guiding principle. ALDI is proud to offer a wide range of premium groceries at prices up to 50 percent* less than the competitors. In the last few years, ALDI has added a number of new product lines that have quickly become customer favorites including a growing organic selection, USDA Choice meats, the liveGfree gluten-free product line, the SimplyNature line of products free from over 125 artificial ingredients and preservatives and the Never Any! line of meats free from antibiotics, added hormones and animal by-products.
About ALDI Inc.
A leader in the grocery retailing industry, ALDI operates more than 1,600 U.S. stores in 35 states. More than 40 million customers each month save up to 50 percent* on their grocery bills, benefiting from the ALDI simple and streamlined approach to retailing. ALDI sells the most frequently purchased grocery and household items, primarily under its exclusive brands, which meet or exceed the national name brands on taste and quality. ALDI is so confident in the quality of its products, the company offers a Double Guarantee: If for any reason a customer is not 100 percent satisfied with any ALDI food product, ALDI will gladly replace the product and refund the purchase price. For the seventh year in a row**, ALDI was recognized as a value leader among U.S. grocery stores by Market Force Information®. For more information about ALDI, visit aldi.us.
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*Based upon a price comparison of comparable products sold at leading national retail grocery stores
**According to annual surveys of U.S. consumers conducted from 2011 to 2017 by Market Force Information®
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Congratulations to Christian
Papa John's Heartland Referee Spotlight!
When did you start
refereeing
? I started in the Spring of 2015.
What made you decide to get certified to referee? I love the game of soccer and wanted to be more involved and needed money.
What is your favorite part about
refereeing
? It's always fun meeting new referees and getting to referee a lot of different teams.
What is a life lesson you feel you have learned from
refereeing
? A life lesson I have learned from refereeing is you're always going to hear a lot of different comments from parents, coaches, players and mentors. No matter what is said you need to take it in and learn something from them.
What level of referee do you aspire to be? I would like to go as far as possible and I aspire to be a MLS AR someday.
Do you play soccer? If so, what is your team? Club? High school? I play for OPSC and for Shawnee Mission North High School.
If so, how long have you played soccer? I've been playing since the 4th grade.
What types of movies do you like? What was the last movie you saw? Favorite part of the movie? I like funny movies. The last one I saw was Baby Driver; the whole movie was pretty funny.
What is your favorite sports team? My favorite sports team is Real Madrid.
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September 27th, 2017
Sporting Kansas City, U.S Open Cup Champions
No Major League Soccer team has ever been crowned U.S Open Cup Champions more than Sporting Kansas City, who has won the title four times. On September 20
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at Children's Mercy Park, Sporting KC defeated the New York Bulls in a 2-1 victory. The Sporting faithful fans were sure in for a drama filled, nail biting, too close for comfort game but as always the fans contributed to an atmosphere that heighted them into a definite 12
th
man on the field. Manager Peter Vermes has been with Sporting since 2009 and since he has led the team into a more successful program. In 2012, Vermes won his first piece of hardware as Sporting's Manager when they won the 2012 Lamar Hunt U.S Open with a Penalty shootout win over the former three-time defending champions Seattle Sounders FC. After last week's win, Vermes has successfully led his team to win 4 U.S Open Championships; experience is definitely on their side. All of the Sporting Faithful is hopeful that the rest of this season will be a successful one. Once again, experience is on their side; Matt Besler, Graham Zusi and Seth Sinovic have started all three Open Cup matches and are prepared to help lead their team to another victory, a bigger victory, the MLS Championship Cup. Peter Vermes said it best in his locker room talk to his players after the U.S Open win, "This isn't the last one this year," he said. "Let's get it!"
Sporting has only two more regular season home games, September 30
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against The Vancouver Whitecaps FC and October 15
th
against The Houston Dynamo. Get out there and be that 12
th
man!
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ATTENTION all 2007 to 2009 Boys and Girls!
Registrat
ion is now open for the 2017-18
Centers of Excellence (COE) Trainings!
Locations: Kansas City, Salina, Topeka and Wichita
Fee: Winter Session (6) six for $120
{All players will receive a training top to be worn at all COE trainings}
The goal of our Centers of Excellence Academy Training is to create a fun and challenging environment that helps develop and identify creative young soccer players for the Kansas Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program. We want to help create a passion and love of the game in the players we work with. We emphasize developing the complete player in all 4 pillars of the game including, technical, tactical, physical and psychological components of the game.
Our Centers of Excellence Academy Trainings offer something different because our licensed coaches are innovative in their training techniques and foster playing environments for developing soccer players. Our goal is to provide a great soccer experience emphasizing learning in a creative, fun and challenging environment where players have the opportunity to develop both as soccer players and as individuals.
We want our participants to improve, have fun, make friends and look upon their time playing.
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Health Tip
Fall Allergy Tips from HCA Midwest Health
The crisp bite of the fall air means decking the kids out in scarves and sweaters so they can play in big piles of leaves. Unfortunately though, thanks to those leaves and other allergens such as ragweed and mold, fall can also signal another round of watery, swollen eyes, sniffling and sneezing.
And this year's fall allergy season will probably be particularly rough, thanks to a warmer-than-usual spring and summer.
Some data shows that warmer temperatures can generate higher pollen production and help encourage the growth of pollen-producing plants. The amount of rain we get in the spring also impacts the fall allergy season, especially in terms of ragweed-which is the most common fall allergen.
Aside from itchy eyes and a runny nose, fall allergies can also cause an itchy throat, itching inside the nose, swollen eyelids or hives; and in some people, it can cause fatigue and irritability. In people with severe ragweed allergies, it may trigger asthma symptoms such as coughing, wheezing and tightness in the chest.
Luckily, suffering from fall allergies doesn't mean you have to skip out on all of your favorite fall festivities. These quick tips can help you get a handle on your symptoms.
1. Skip out on yard work. If you're a fall allergy sufferer, it may be worth it to pay a neighborhood kid to handle yard work. Big piles of leaves and mulch are breeding grounds for mold, especially when it's damp outside, so raking and mowing may aggravate allergy symptoms.
2. Move your daily workouts to the evenings. Going for an afternoon jog isn't the best idea if you're dealing with allergy symptoms. Pollen counts are highest between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., and exposing yourself during those times can trigger the uncomfortable itching, swelling and runny nose commonly seen with fall allergies. Opt for an evening workout instead, when pollen counts are low.
3. Give your home an allergy-free makeover.
* Invest in a dehumidifier, especially for damp areas like the basement. This can help prevent the growth of mold and mildew.
* Change out your air filter before cranking up the heat for the first time to reduce dust mites. Frequently washing blankets and bedding is another way to keep these allergy-inducing pests at bay.
* Keep windows and doors closed, even on those nice fall days, to keep outdoor allergens from getting in the house.
4. Wash away allergens. A hot shower will rinse off pollen and other allergens from your skin and hair, and a quick trip through the wash will help eliminate them from your clothes, explains Silvers. It's also a good idea to wash your hands throughout the day - this will help to keep pollen away from your nose and mouth when you touch your face.
5. Try a nasal rinse like a neti pot. Using them at the end of the day when you're done being outdoors can help remove some of the pollen from the nose. Nasal rinses like the neti pot work by flushing the nasal passages with warm water or a saline solution. The water or solution rinses away mucus, dust, pollen and other triggers that can aggravate your allergy symptoms.
Note: Talk to your doctor before trying the neti pot - overuse could potentially aggravate the mucus membranes in the nose. And remember to read its instructions for use and care, as it varies by manufacturer.
6. Manage allergies with meds. There are many effective over-the-counter medications available for allergy sufferers. Fairly recently, the FDA also approved the sale of over-the-counter nasal sprays, such as Flonase and Nasacort. The downside to [the sprays] though is that they tend to work best when used on a consistent basis, meaning you'd have to use it every day to get the best results.
For patients who want to steer clear of medication, you can also so allergy shots to build your body's tolerance for certain allergens over time. The effects can last from years to up to a decade or more, depending on the person.
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The U.S. Youth FUTSAL I.D. program identifies and develops elite players in a highly competitive and challenging environment through their Futsal I.D. State Trials. Top players from each identification trial are invited to participate in the U.S. Youth Futsal National I.D. trials for three days of training and matches. The U.S. Youth Futsal National Teams are selected from the National Trials.
Kansas Futsal I.D. Trials
- Attend the USYF KS State ID Trial.
- Be evaluated by USYF National Coaching Staff.
- Be chosen for the USYF Youth National Teams.
- Travel abroad to compete internationally!
Option #1
Nov. 4 & 5, 2017
2007-2000 Boys
2003-2000 Girls
Option #2
Nov. 11 & 12, 2017
2007-2000 Girls
2003-2000 Boys
New Century Fieldhouse
Gardner, KS
MORE EVENTS COMING YOUR WAY:
US Youth Futsal Central Regional Championships
FCFA DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Powered by Fountain City Futsal Academy
FCFA is excited to announce Fountain City Futsal Academy Development Program. This is a six week, training only program focusing on the technical aspects of futsal. It will be offered to players of all ages, all play levels.
Session 1:
Fridays - November 3, 10, 17 and December 1, 8, 15
Session 2:
Fridays - January 5, 19, 26 and February 2, 9, 23
Cost:
$150 per session ($275 for 2 sessions)
Cost includes uniform kit - t-shirt, shorts and futsal ball
All sessions will be held at SportPlex Olathe
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Take $2 Off Large Gluten-Free Pizza at Minsky's!
Minsky's cares about your health! 
We take great pride in serving delicious gourmet menu items that include special dietary ingredients, including gluten-free products! We make our crusts from scratch, several times each day, with our own time-tested recipe. And we make them even tastier (and healthier), with sea salt and olive oil. Then we carefully layer on generous portions of lean, choice meats and fresh-cut vegetables. And we've got a special discount just for our Heartland Soccer fans!
Use
Online Order Code HSAGF for $2 Off a Large Gluten-Free Pizza!
Minsky's management team members have completed gluten-free training through the GREAT Kitchens program, an educational initiative created and run by Beyond Celiac. Managers and staff have been instructed on how to read ingredient labels, avoid cross-contact with gluten-containing foods, and answer your questions about Minsky's gluten-free options.
Not only do we offer gluten-free items, but did you know that Minsky's also offers Daiya Deliciously Dairy Free™ cheese and salad dressings for our vegan and lactose intolerant patrons? Daiya products are free of dairy (casein, whey and lactose), soy, gluten, eggs, peanuts and tree nuts (except coconut). Daiya operates their own production facility which eliminates the chance of cross-contamination with other allergens, making Daiya products 100% vegan.
After a long day at the soccer fields, we invite you to enjoy a Minsky's Gluten-Free or Daiya Cheese, or any of our Gourmet Pizzas at one of our 17 locations throughout the KC metro area and Lawrence. Or order online and have Minsky's delivered hot and fresh - direct to your hotel - or if you're from KC, direct to your front door!
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 "This is not a caution in a U-12 game. In fact, it is not even a foul..."
Every weekend in soccer leagues across the country young Referees are assigned to officiate youth matches with the instructions of keeping the players safe and calling fouls. Heartland is a leader in developing the "next generation" of Referees. From on-field Peer Mentoring to monthly education meetings, Heartland has made investments to deliver an even higher quality of officiating for you, our member teams. We believe our Referees are getting better, and we continue to work on getting them to the next level. Last month we talked about the development process - "You can't make a Referee in the microwave".
Referees spend 2 days in the Entry Level Certification class and need to pass a written test from the U.S. Soccer Federation before they receive their badge. Each year these young officials are required to attend a "recertification" class to keep current with the Laws of the Game. If they want to advance to the next level, they need to pass game assessments. If they want to go to the State Referee level, there are more classes and more assessments from higher level officials. And, if they make it to the MLS level they get every match recorded and spend hours reviewing their performance to make sure they made the correct decisions. Heartland Referee alumnus includes people who are being assigned in the MLS as AR's and Video Assist Review (VAR) officials. In other words, you must study and work hard to be a soccer Referee.
The number one concern from our young Referees is the comments they get from  the sidelines. We would never say that these sidelines comments are not right, but consider this recent post in Referee and Soccer Bits (Facebook), the author said, "If the sendoff of XK in the 11
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minute tonight is not a wakeup call that the new Video Assist Replay system has serious flaws, I give up. This is not a caution in an U-12 game, and not even close to a sendoff at the professional level. In fact, it is not even a foul."
I hope you can see the dilemma here. An MLS Referee saw something on the field they wanted to review in more detail. This Referee consulted with his highly trained VAR official. And, together they made the decision that the player's actions deserved a Red Card for endangering the safety of an opponent. So far, so good. But then, someone else who does not have the training of the MLS crew decides that the action wasn't even a foul in an Under 12 soccer match. That was his opinion. Others that commented also had questions and many agreed with the decision of the MLS crew.
The moral of this story: When did you last read the Laws of the Game? You have the right to your opinion of the decision. But, do you have to challenge the Referee on the field with your opinion of what happened? Is it possible that the Referee was right? Did someone else see it differently than you did? Do you remember a time when shouting at a Referee resulted in a changed call? Thank you for your support of the Heartland Referee teams.
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Female Player of the Month:
Adaly from Sporting Kaw Valley
Position: Midfield
Player Experience: 5 years
Soccer Achievements: Kicking corner kicks curved and a far distance, and scoring off corner kicks.
Academic Achievements: Exemplary Grades in all subjects!
Favorite Food: Tamales
Favorite Movie: Central Intelligence
Favorite Book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Memorable Soccer Experience: Winning 20 Championships and 3 Finalist with her team.
Male Player of the Month:
Jordan from Overland Park Soccer Club
Position: Forward
Player Experience: 6 Years
Academic Achievements: Straight A student!
Soccer Achievements: Being awarded with MVP award for his team after his first year of playing Premier, and averaging 3-4 goals per game.
Community Service: Service Projects through school
Favorite Food: Tacos
Favorite Movie: SpongeBob Movie
Favorite Book: Big Nate
CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE A PLAYER
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