ODP Training
ODP stands for Olympic development program. You can go on the the FYSA website and read about their purpose and mission. If you choose to send to your child to try-outs, it is a two day process and they will be playing against the best players in the state.

Tryouts for players born in 97-98 are the weekend of October 23rd, 24th and the try-out for the 96's is in the spring.

ODP training begins this Sunday the 12th from 630pm to 745pm for U13 and up only please.

Cip's training on Sunday night is for the players interested in trying out for ODP, for information about training please email Cip at: doc@gainesvillesoccer.org

Friday Training:
GSA's DOC, Sheldon Cipriani (Cip) will train GSA players Friday night, U12 andbelow- 430 to 530pm and for U13 and above- 530pm to 645pm

University of Florida head coach Becky Burleigh addressed the media Monday morning as part of the Gators' All-Sports Media Day.

Coach Burleigh shared her assessment of last week’s action, when the Gators netted a 1-1, 2OT tie at Alabama and a 1-0 loss at Auburn.

She then previewed this weekend’s pair of home games, as Florida returns home to play host to a pair of SEC Eastern Division rivals. Action begins Friday, Oct. 15 when Tennessee (7-6-1, 4-1-1 SEC) visits the James G. Pressly Stadium. Match time is set for 5 p.m. (NOTE the early start time). Then No. 18 Georgia...

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The Attack opened the tournament facing a U-14 Treasure Coast United team that
featured some players that were physically imposing. This caused the Attack
to play a little tentative at first and TCU took an early 1 goal lead. The
GSA team quickly realized that they were technically superior to TCU and tied
the score before the half. GSA then dominated play in the second half winning
the match 2 to 1.

Next up was the Melbourne Beach Tsunami. GSA had played them to a 2-2 tie
earlier this season. The Attack dominated this game start to finish scoring 2
goals in each half. The Tsunami’s only goal came on a penalty kick. GSA won
the game... read the rest of the story

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Soccer is a great sport for kids of all ages and more than 14 million play organized soccer in America. But there is aserious safety hazard on the field that could be putting your kids at risk.

"Early Show" Consumer Correspondent Susan Koeppen shared a warning for families on the broadcast, saying, "The problem is with portable goals there are half a million of them being used today that can weigh up to 400 pounds, and if they aren't secured properly they can tip over."
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Managers... Does your TEAM need a FREE page? Create your own GSA team share site TODAY!
Here's a Great way of making a TEAM page, and its free from Shutterfly. This is a central place of communication for your team. On this site, you'll find the team roster, parent contact information, schedules, player availability and more.

Let your TEAM share photos and comments so all can enjoy, stay informed with this free TEAM webpage from Shutterfly. Uploading your images and videos for the players and parents allows them to share with family, friends and much much more...You'll have fun as a TEAM and will enjoy wonderful memories together.

Go online to Shutterfly and get a team account. You get to see great pictures of you and your friends on the field. You can print pictures for friends, family and many other occasions. So have your team join now to see pictures that you'll love, like this one of me.

This years GSA 2009-2010 volunteers of the year are Mendy Willis and Rich Hill, please congratulate them for their efforts and vision for all in GSA.

Here are some of our past outstanding GSA volunteers Patti Atchison and John Howard.