DeSoto MO Soccer

The below email was sent to all 2021 Spring Parents. If you didn't receive this email, please send [email protected] a message Hello Soccer Parents, TEAM PRACTICES... This week players will split up into their respective teams. We will still be at the football field behind the high school due to daylight savings. Team locations are listed below in the pictures GAME CHANGER APP The teams, schedule, and communications with your coaches will be available through the Game Changer app called Team Manager. You can download from iTunes or the Android Store or visit: https://gc.com/teammanager. You will use the same login as you used to register. SCHEDULES You can view the schedule several places: 1. Game Changer app a. Click Calendar b. Each of the activities for your team(s) should display c. If your schedule doesn’t display, click on the top right icon with the sync button and click Re-Import Team Schedules d. Select the team(s) needing to be imported e. Click Next f. Click Confirm & re-import g. You may have to reimport your schedule periodically to see updates and changes which have been made 2. You can also view the schedule on the Desoto MO Soccer website EQUIPMENT Between this week and before our first game 3/20, please be sure your player has the appropriate equipment listed below: 1. Water bottle with name on bottle 2. Shin guards Any type will do, the portion which guards the ankle is not required. Many parents like the slide in sock kind. Note: Guards are to be worn inside the socks and not on the outside. 3. Soccer cleats (regular shoes are acceptable for PreK/K) Cleats cannot be metal, do not go above the ankle, and do not have a toe cleat Football, baseball, and lacrosse cleats cannot be worn for soccer 4. Ball (the ball size is not critical, below offers a guide) Be sure to have your name and phone number on ball PreK/K (ages under 8) Size 3 1-4 (ages 8-12) Size 4 5+ (ages 13+) Size 5 5. For any players wanting to be a goal keeper, they should have gloves (some coaches may provide) 6. No earrings or piercings should be worn during soccer activities 7. All long hair should be in a ponytail holder (no sharp bows or barrettes) Please reach out by email [email protected] if you have any questions Thank you, Michael Golightly [email protected]

Teams and schedules have been posted. More information coming soon!

The below email was sent to all 5/6 & 7/8 Soccer Parents. If you did not receive this email, please send an email to [email protected] to let us know to check your account. 5/6 & 7/8 Soccer Parents Below are updates and information for 5/6 & 7/8 practice tonight.... PRACTICE Arrive to practice by 5:30 (or a little earlier) with the below equipment Water bottle Ball Dressed appropriately LOCATION For the initial couple weeks, practices will be held at JC Culwell Football Field Be sure to park in the parking lot and not along the street next to the track. Send Now EQUIPMENT It is OK if they don’t have soccer shoes and guards today, but you will want to get them soon All players should have the following items with a couple weeks. Water bottle with name on bottle Shin guards Any type will do, the portion which guards the ankle is not required. Many parents like the slide in sock kind. Note: Guards are to be worn inside the socks and not on the outside. Soccer cleats (regular shoes are acceptable for PreK/K) Cleats cannot be metal, do not go above the ankle, and do not have a toe cleat Football, baseball, and lacrosse cleats cannot be worn for soccer Ball (the ball size is not critical, below offers a guide) Be sure to have your name and phone number on ball PreK/K (ages under Size 3 1-4 (ages 8-12) Size 4 5+ (ages 13+) Size 5 For any players wanting to be a goal keeper, they should have gloves (some coaches may provide) No earrings or piercings should be worn during soccer activities All long hair should be in a ponytail holder TEAMS Teams will be selected by draft style for most divisions. We are a little behind in the team selection and expect to have teams finalized this week. REGISTRATION If you know someone who missed registration, have them email [email protected].

The below email was sent out to 1/2 grade parents. If you did not receive this message, please send an email to [email protected] to check your account. Hello 1/2 grade soccer parents, Below are updates and information for practice tonight. ... PRACTICE Arrive to practice by 5:30 (or a little earlier) with the below equipment Water bottle Ball Dressed appropriately LOCATION For the initial couple weeks, practices will be held at JC Culwell Football Field 9. Be sure to park in the parking lot and not along the street next to the track. https://www.google.com//data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xbea9f75ed6fe EQUIPMENT It is OK if they don’t have soccer shoes and guards today, but you will want to get them soon All players should have the following items with a couple weeks. Water bottle with name on bottle Shin guards Any type will do, the portion which guards the ankle is not required. Many parents like the slide in sock kind. Note: Guards are to be worn inside the socks and not on the outside. Soccer cleats (regular shoes are acceptable for PreK/K) Cleats cannot be metal, do not go above the ankle, and do not have a toe cleat Football, baseball, and lacrosse cleats cannot be worn for soccer Ball (the ball size is not critical, below offers a guide) Be sure to have your name and phone number on ball PreK/K (ages under Size 3 1-4 (ages 8-12) Size 4 5+ (ages 13+) Size 5 For any players wanting to be a goal keeper, they should have gloves (some coaches may provide) No earrings or piercings should be worn during soccer activities All long hair should be in a ponytail holder TEAMS Teams will be selected by draft style for most divisions. We are a little behind in the team selection and expect to have teams finalized this week. REGISTRATION If you know someone who missed registration, have them email [email protected]. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out. Thank you, Michael Golightly [email protected] 636-208-7919

The below email was sent to PK and K parents. If you did not receive this email, please send the email to [email protected] with you details to get it resolved Hello soccer parents, Below are updates and information for practice tonight.... PRACTICE Arrive to practice by 5:30 (or a little earlier) with the below equipment Water bottle Ball Dressed appropriately Parents are highly encouraged to participate and help with practices. PreK is required to have adult participation LOCATION For the initial couple weeks, practices will be held at JC Culwell Football Field 900 Berry Dr, De Soto, MO 63020. Be sure to park in the parking lot and not along the street next to the track. https://www.google.com//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xbea9f75ed6fe Monday - PreK will practice on the East Side of the field (toward the parking lot) Kindergarten West side (toward the score board) EQUIPMENT It is OK if they don’t have soccer shoes and guards for the first practice. All players should have the following items with a couple weeks. Water bottle with name on bottle Shin guards Any type will do, the portion which guards the ankle is not required.Many parents like the slide in sock kind. Note: Guards are to be worn inside the socks and not on the outside. Soccer cleats (regular shoes are acceptable for PreK/K) Cleats cannot be metal, do not go above the ankle, and do not have a toe cleat Football, baseball, and lacrosse cleats cannot be worn for soccer Ball (the ball size is not critical, below offers a guide) Be sure to have your name and phone number on ball PreK/K (ages under Size 3 1-4 (ages 8-12) Size 4 5+ (ages 13+) Size 5 For any players wanting to be a goal keeper, they should have gloves (some coaches may provide) No earrings or piercings should be worn during soccer activities All long hair should be in a ponytail holder TEAMS Teams will be selected by draft style for most divisions. You will be contacted by your coach by Monday, 2/24. We will have Camp Style teams for the initial practice or so to minimize confusion for initial practice, support consistency of training, trying on shirts and allowing time for team selection during week 2. REGISTRATION If you know someone who missed registration, have them email [email protected].

Be looking for Spring soccer season registration coming soon. Looking forward to seeing the players on the field again soon.

Congratulations to all of the DeSoto Select teams. We had two semi finalist, three 2nd place teams, and three first place teams

Good luck to all 8 of our teams: Kindergarten, Two 1/2 coed, Two 3/4 coed, 5/6 coed, 5/6 girls, and 7/8 coed competing at Cape Girardeau this weekend!

Select Parents, The schedules have been posted at the below link. Please talk with your coach if you have questions.

Congratulations to the 7th/8th grade team for taking 2nd at the Sikeston tournament.

Select Soccer Parents We will have 8 teams going to the tournament this weekend: Kindergarten, Two 1/2 coed, Two 3/4 coed, Two 5/6 coed, and 7/8 coed Please note the below items. Let us know if you have additional questions, please reach out to your coach... As we prepare for the Cape tournament, we wanted to share some helpful information. Location, Map and Schedules Soccer Location: Shawnee Park Sports Complex, 1218 Minnesota Ave, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 Note for some fields, it may be closer to drive around to West End Blvd Field Map: https://www.cityofcapegirardeau.org//soccer%20field%20map. Schedule: Please be aware with brackets and pools schedule are subject to change: https://scheduler.leaguelobster.com//2020-the-bank-o/2020/ Birth certificates and Grades Please ensure you and/or your coach has a copy of birth certificate and current report card for your player. Preparation and Between Games Please ensure your player is drinking plenty of water and eating well. This will directly impact their performance for Saturday and Sunday. Between games, light snacks, water, and fresh fruits are good sources of energy. Minimize the sports drinks and no soda or junk food. Parents can bring tents, blankets, and canopies to encourage their players to relax between games. Sportsmanship Conduct and Rules All parents and players are expected to act respectful and represent DeSoto Soccer League on and off the field. Parents should familiarize themselves with the host league’s rules. Any issues, questions, or concerns should be directed to the coach directly and not to referee, player, or other parent. League Rules are listed below for reference: https://www.cityofcapegirardeau.org//2020%20Bank%20of%20Mi

Good luck to our 7/8 Select team playing at Sikeston Tournament this weekend!

Fall season lost and found. If one of these items belongs to you, please PM us by Thursday this week.

Someone left us at the turf tonight at practice

Good luck to our 6 teams who are competing at Jackson Soccer Tournament!! The below email was sent to Select Parents: Hello Select Soccer Parents, We will have 6 teams going to the Jackson tournament: Two 1/2 coed, Two 3/4 coed, 5/6 coed, 7/8 coed ... Please note the below items. Let us know if you have additional questions, please reach out to your coach or to me directly. DeSoto Soccer League [email protected] Jerseys Coaches should have passed out jerseys or have already passed out jerseys. If you do not have a jersey, please be sure to wear orange shirt if possible. Hoodies will be with coaches by Friday afternoon. If you don’t receive an item or need additional items, please email [email protected] Schedule and Location Tournament schedule is posted here: https://www.unitedsoccerclubsemo.com//6004667-2020-jaosa-f Jackson Soccer Park is located at 2275 South Farmington Rd. https://www.unitedsoccerclubsemo.com/fields You will want to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your game. Ensure your player is dressed, shoes tied, shin guards on and ready to play. Birth certificates and Grades Please ensure you and/or your coach has a copy of birth certificate and current report card for your player. Preparation and Between Games Please ensure your player is drinking plenty of water and eating well. This will directly impact their performance for Saturday and Sunday. Between games, light snacks, water, and fresh fruits are good sources of energy. Minimize the sports drinks and no soda or junk food. Parents can bring tents, blankets, and canopies to encourage their players to relax between games. Sportsmanship & Conduct All parents and players are expected to act respectful and represent DeSoto Soccer League on and off the field. Parents should familiarize themselves with the Jackson league rules. Any issues, questions, or concerns should be directed to the coach directly and not to referee, player, or other parent. Jackson League Rules are listed below for reference: https://cdn1.sportngin.com//812/2020_TOURNAMENT_RULES.pdf

Some will be having Select practice today @ 2PM. Please check with your coach on whether your team will be participating.Some will be having Select practice today @ 2PM. Please check with your coach on whether your team will be participating.

Select Soccer Parents, The Jackson Tournament schedule has been posted here: https://www.unitedsoccerclubsemo.com/tourney You first have to find the team #, then review the schedule

Thank you to the workers, coaches, players, and parents for making tonight's Glow Ball awesome. We had perfect weather and a great time watching the players having fun! Share your photos and thoughts of Glow Ball!

Glow Ball Schedule Updates We made some adjustments to schedules based on the number of players attending tonight. 3/4 Grade: 7:00-8:00 Golightly vs Hayes... 8:00-9:00 Felix vs Deason 7/8 Grade: 8:00-9:00 they will participate with 5/6 team Golightly vs Felix

Glow Ball starts at 7pm tonight! Don’t forget to visit the concessions for all your LED needs!!The Kona Ice truck will also be there to visit!!Glow Ball starts at 7pm tonight! Don’t forget to visit the concessions for all your LED needs!!The Kona Ice truck will also be there to visit!!

Saturday is Game Day and GLOW BALL!!! -check out your team schedule for times and locations on Saturday! GLOWING FUN! We will have LED and light up items for sale at concessions during the morning games! ... CONCESSIONS Snacks such as chips, candy, jerky, water and other drinks will be available during game time. Nothing over $1! Looking for something in particular? Let us know and we will see what we can do! Cash only at this time TRASH Please pick up any trash you may see left behind near your field. This helps keep our fields in the best shape for us all! TOBACCO No Tabacco During Soccer Events Tobacco Use including cigarettes, smokeless Tobacco, e-cigarettes, and other products are prohibited from use at all events. This is policy of the DeSoto School District when playing at any of the District facilities, which we use their premises. Secondarily, it is a courteously to others in the surrounding areas. This applies to players, parents and all guests. PETS We are glad to have participants bring pets to the Soccer Park. We ask if you bring a pet it must be restrained and must pick up after your pet per City of DeSoto Ordinance Chapter 210 FUN Last but certainly not least, have fun! Enjoy the DeSoto Soccer Park for what it is...a great place to make memories!