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SOCCER CAMP ISSUE - MAY/JUNE 2013 THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE OKLAHOMA SOCCER ASSOCIATION

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Fort Gibson Arsenal U10 Boys ChampionsCoach Billy Whitehead, Mason Bolles, Cayden Cooper,

Charlie Divelbiss, Jose Estrada, Caedon Fabian, Cameron Fabian,Braxton Fields, Trent Haddock, Seth Rowan

South Lakes Divas U10 Girls Champions Coach Debbra McIntire, Abby Chancellor, Elizabeth Cobianchi, Megan Cox, Aynslee

Duffy, Morgan Finks, Macy McIntire, Madeline Romano, Brittany Romines, Eden Rutledge, Karen Santos,Keyatta Teague, Avery Yochum

Broken Arrow Dynamos U12 Girls Rec Plus Champions coach Randy Atherton, Rachel Atherton, Baylee Burke

Elizabeth Butler, Eden Coffman, Sierra CusterAlyssa Hinkle, Madison Holberg, Madeline McAllister

Ashley Meeks, Kaylyn Officer, Amanda Shildt

Northwest Optimist United U12 Boys Rec Plus ChampionsCoach Rodrigo Campos, Nehira Campos, Carlos Carrillo, Erick Cruz

Julian Deloera, Jordan Diaz, Sergio Diaz, Salvador Garcia, Juan Jaime, Leonardo Lopez, Fernando Mendoza, Francisco Mendoza,

Bryan Navaroo, Alam Rodriguez, Carlos Verduzco

MAZZIO’S ITALIAN EATERYGOVERNOR’S CUP CHAMPIONS

more Mazzios Champions, page 3

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Smoke Signals welcomes story submissions from teams, clubs, leagues and associations via e-mail or FAX. If you have a story or a story idea, please e-mail or FAX us at the following addresses: oksoccer@oksoccer.com -or- FAX: 1-918-627-2693 to the attention: Dale Watts.

The Smoke Signals is the official publication of the Oklahoma Soccer Association and is published bi-monthly. Editorial offices are at the OSA office, 9410-B East 51st Street, Tulsa, OK 74145-8168. Telephone is 918-627-2663 and FAX is 918-627-2693. E-mail at oksoccer@oksoccer.com. The Smoke Signals is mailed to all registered coaches, referees, association officers, subscribers, and players six times a year. Advertisers assume all liability for content of advertisements printed and therefore assume all claims against the Smoke Signals. The Smoke Signals does not publish articles or letters from anonymous contributors. Contribu-tors must provide a daytime phone number to confirm authorship of submitted articles or letters. Opinions expressed in this publication are exclusively those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication. Errors, corrections and changes are inevitable. Please accept our apologies for any inconveniences.

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Executive Board

ChairmanBrandon Story

Vice-ChairmanBill Aven

Secretary/TreasurerSean McKelvey

SRADave Ooten

AdviserScott Hughes

Youth Board

PresidentTom Wedding

1st Vice-PresidentDaryn Story

2nd Vice-PresidentMarianne Ballard

3rd Vice-PresidentPaul Scott

4th Vice-PresidentRisk ManagementMichael Naumann

Secretary/RegistrarRuss Lissuzzo

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Adult Board

PresidentReza Namavar

1st Vice-PresidentSonny Dalesandro

2nd Vice-PresidentTekleab Tsegay

Secretary/RegistrarJalal Daneshfar

SRADavid Ooten

Editor- Dale WattsLayout & Design- Sandy Bent

National Ad DirectorVarsity Sports

Communications

OSA In this Issue

US Youth Introduces Practice Guidelines. . .4

USSSF National CCourse-Tulsa. . .6

Summer Soccer Camps.. .7-10

OSA Approved Tournaments. . .12

Tournament Scores. . .15

New Frontier for MLS Referees. . .17

Roger Bush ORU Women’s Coach.. .18

Region III ODPto Mexico.. .18

Oklahoma Pro TeamSchedules. . .19

OSA Creates TornadoDisaster Relief Fund

To donate to the victims of the May tornados across our state, please visit the OSA web site and use our online dona-tion link. 100% of all monies collected will be distributed to the clubs affected for distribution to their affected members.

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Broken Arrow Spirit U12 Boys Champions Coach Alvin Tupas, Wesley Cunningham, Wyatt Dunnington, Hunter Hall

Derek Holloway, Jalen Kidd, Levi Langdon, Luke Mathews, Nathan McLeanKazier Newell, Ethan Peck, Ethan Stone, Jordan Tupas

Tulsa United Regent Rams U12 Girls Champions Coach Brian McKinney, Gracie Conklin, Hallie Cooper, Camille Fiasco

Ellie Gilbreath, Caroline McKee, Elizabeth McKinney, Elizabeth Mondroe Brianna Moseley, Abby Nguyen, Lily Redman, Sara Grace Redman

Natalie Stitt, Cassandra Thomas, Elisabeth Thompson, Catherine Ziegler

Union Flames U14 Boys ChampionsCoach Dustin Smith, Luis Aguayo, Dakota Custer, Andrew Duvall, Alex Friend

Brenden Godbold, Kellen Kadakia, Daniel Kubalek, Peter ManipellaMitchell Murdock, Curtis Officer, Alexis Pena, Joel Quintana, Griffin Smith

Joshua Villaloboz, James (Jt) Wolfinger

The Tournament committee is in Tulsa for a site visit at the new Mohawk Soccer Park and will also be visiting area hotels and possible sites to host the Players Opening Luncheon. Pictured from left to right - US Youth National Tournament Committee Staff Rob Martella, Tulsa Sports Commission - Alex Alston, Heath Aucoin & Mark Hargis, US Youth Executive Director Jim Cosgrove and OSA Executive Director Sid Goodrich.

Oklahoma is a Finalist for the 2014 US Youth NationalChampionshipTournament

Skiatook Hot Shots U14 Girls Champions Coach Jenny McElyea, Marlie Adams, Kylie Canavespe, Haven Cooper

Delaney Deckard, Shelby Maggard, Jaci Mashburn, Teya Mazac, Mazie McElyea Renee Moran, Madison Newton, Raelynne Pedigo, Ashley Pfeiffer, Sierra Shannon

Stacia Spears, Moriah Stowe, Gracie Teeter, Kylie Wilkerson, Chloe Williams

more Mazzios Champions, page 4

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Broken Arrow Poison U14 Girls Rec Plus ChampionsCoach Josh Harding, Jodan Allen, Morgan Allison, Courtney Austin, Alexis BagroskyMonica Chandlee, Hailey Cochrane, Brooke Holt, Kamryn Marth, Madeline McCrate

Caitlin Monday, Lydia Montgomery, Danielle Ololo, Rebecca PetersonJohna Pulliam, Kylie Ray, Alexia Scott, Caitlyn Swanson, Larkin Winters

Broken Arrow Renegades U16 Girls Rec Coach Kevin Mead, Samantha Abbey, Jordan Barber, Madison Bingham

Brianna Bush, Teta Clarke, Victoria Gensicke, Blair Hebard, Karina JarzenJenna Kendrick, Marcela Kitchens, Callie Meaders, Sierra Pike

Hannah Wilson, Tommie Yardy, Sunny Zwinger

Mayes County Twisters U14 Boys Rec Plus Champions Coach Robin Roffin, Kristina Burnett, Caleb Callison, Mikayla Campbell

Juan Charaqueno, Cooper Clayton, Shelby Craig, Katelyn Garrett, DuWayne Lee Matthew Lombard, Blake Mullen, Jacob Newton, Roberto Pedroza

Quint Ramsey, Tyler Ramsey, Noah Rosamond, Dylan Ruffin, Enrique Villegas

Metro Tulsa Force U16 Boys ChampionsCoach George Sanchez, Sanchez Bryan, Clay Buchanan, Blake ConnallyJackson Duke, James Funk, Ryan Grove, Dylan Hoog, Daniel Hozhabri

Joshua Johnsen, Lane King, Kristan Morgan, Kunal Patel, Cruz SanchezMatthew Sanders, Vlacheslav Tylicki, James Yanik

The US Youth Soccer Coaching Department has introduced its latest coaching resources with three age-spe-cific practice activity guides. The three guides — for the U6-U8, U-10 and U-12 age groups — give coaches an idea of what should be covered throughout a season while highlighting activities that focus on development in a low-stress,

US Youth Introduces Practice Guidelinesfun-filled environment.

Each resource covers multiple types of practice activities, from warm-ups and individual training to small-sid-ed and group games. The exercises are tailored to meet the cognitive and phys-ical characteristics of each age group.

The guides each contain individual activity descriptions with accompanying see Practice Guidelines, page 5

coaching points, so coaches are aware of what to watch for during each ex-ercise. With 20 sessions broken down in each guide, there are more than enough activities to meet the needs of any youth soccer season.US Youth Soccer U6-U8 Practice Activities

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The Mazzio’s Italian Eatery President’s Cup finished play on Saturday, May 11th at NOKC’s Cameron Park. With quarter, semi, and finals play on the same day, several teams faced three matches to nab the coveted championship for 2013.

The WassCorp State Cup kicked off May 18-19 at Broken Arrow’s Indian Springs Complex and finished May 25-26.

Watch and then “Like” the Okla-homa Soccer Association Facebook page for action photos of the tourna-ments and then look for the July/Au-gust issue of your Smoke Signals for photos of the champions from both tournaments.

A video of the preparation and promotion of Oklahoma’s State Cup is available for viewing at the follow-ing link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr4A7v4FFPM.

President’s Cup and State Cup Wind Up Spring Season

- Provides a list of varying characteristics of Under-6 and Under-8 players in regards to sports. - How to play Small-Sided Games with “large” rosters. - Activities focus on individual soccer skills that build on one another.

US Youth Soccer Under-10 Practice Activities - Provides a list of characteristics of Under-10 players. - Advice on how to connect with the youth athlete.

US Youth Soccer Under-12 Practice Activities - Information on insert-ing tactics into training. - Activities geared toward develop-ment and decision-making.The practice activity guides can be

very beneficial to those new to coach-ing youth soccer and act as a useful re-source for experienced youth coaches. You can download all three practice ac-tivity guides below, as well as other use-ful resources from the US Youth Soccer Coaching Department.

Use the link on OSA’s web site www.oksoccer.com under the Coaches tab then General information

Or use the US Youth link: http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/us_youth_soccer_introduces_practice_guides_for_the_u6-u8_u-10_and_u-12_age_groups/

US Youth Soccer U6-U8 Practice Activities [.pdf] US Youth Soccer U-10 Prac-tice Activities [.pdf] US Youth Soccer U-12 Practice Activi-ties [.pdf]

Practice Guidlines, story from page 4

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USSF National C Course Set For Tulsa in August

The Oklahoma Soccer Association will host a US Soccer Federation National C License Coaching Course from August 1-4 and August 8-11, according to Kurt Luitwieler, Director of Coaching. The course will be limited to 40 candidates and will be filled primarily on a first come first basis. Those planning on attending should complete the application process as soon and

as correctly as you can. All the necessary information is below. Please read and follow it carefully if you decide to register for the course.

DATES: August 1-4 and 8-11 TIMES: check-in 6:00 PM on August 1 & 8Depart after 3:00 PM on Sunday August 4 & 11

**Times are estimates. When you receive your course schedule, then you will have more exact times for check-in, etc.** PLACE: TULSA, OK COST: $995 for resident & $695 for commuter.

The resident fee includes lodging and breakfast. Online Application:A $200.00 non-refundable application fee or full tuition is due upon application.(See link below to register online.)

http://www.gotsport.com/asp/application/reg/?ProgramID=20577&Type=COACH 1. One passport size photograph (1” X 2”)2. Mail all applications to: Kurt Luitwieler, - OR - Email Application to: Director of Coaching Education, OSA kurt@oksoccer.com P.O. BOX 35174, TULSA, OK 74153

Confirmation of application acceptance will be sent. Information on travel, check-in procedures, suggested equipment, course schedule, etc. will be sent out. Balance of payment will be due on July 11. (three weeks prior to the course.)

By Randy Vogt

I became frustrated, exasperated and annoyed.

Earlier that week, I had told the home team coach that I would be a little late as my previous game was go-ing to finish a few minutes before the kickoff time of his game and that game was four miles away. When I got into my car after the conclusion of the previ-ous game, I heard thunder. The weather forecast had been calling for lightning and thunder. Listening to the radio as I drove to the field, I heard static on it from the foul weather and the forecast upgraded to “dangerous lightning and thunder” just a few miles away.

I arrived at the field at kickoff time to watch a surreal sight as both teams were lined up ready to start the match and the spectators were ready for it to begin as well but there was no referee.

When Lightning Threatens: Safety Comes Before SoccerIf the weather was good, I still would have to check the player and coaches passes, the field, goals and ball. I went up to both teams and said that we can-not play in thunder and a coach replied why not as “It’s thunder, not lightning.”

I informed the coaches that the lat-est forecast called for dangerous light-ning and thunder and that we prob-ably should postpone this match right now. But if they wanted to wait, all the players, coaches and spectators should go to their cars and we might be able to return to the field after waiting 30 minutes after the last clang of thunder or bolt of lightning, per a 2005 United States Soccer Federation position paper. I mainly heard very loud thunder but by then, I had also seen a flash of lightning.

One coach in particular was more interested in starting the game than the safety of his players. Five times I said, “The players and spectators need to

go to their cars and get away from this open field” but nobody paid attention to what I said. I also added, “Whether kids are playing soccer or standing in an open field, it’s dangerous for them.” The coach who was gung-ho about trying to play told me, “I cannot force these par-ents to send the kids to the cars” but his attitude was a big part of the problem.

These teams did not know me. I might have refereed thousands of soc-cer games at all levels and written a book about it (which includes in it safety procedures for thunder and lightning) but nobody wanted to listen. So that’s why I became frustrated, exasperated and annoyed as they would not listen to common sense. I went to my car as both teams practiced while the loud thunder continued although it was not raining.

How quickly we forget. Not far from this field, five spectators watching

Lightning, on page 10

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Each year, OSA provides its mem-bers with access to many of the sum-mer camps offered across the state. OSA does not endorse these camps, but provides its membership the listing with the understanding that camps should be researched for cost, length of the day, housing, and personnel. The infor-mation below is from a very useful web site titled www.soccercampguide.com and has considerable information on what parents should consider in send-ing their young player to camp. Use this link for the soccer cam ps in Oklahoma.

The cost, length, and type of a camp are not necessarily connected with "results." For example, an all-day, week-long camp can produce burned out players who end the week hanging by the swimming pool. Players and par-ents should think about the results they really want. Here are some questions to

ask yourself (and logical answers):Do you mainly want to

have fun with your friends?(Then go to a cheap camp)

Do you want to im-prove your ball skills?(Then you'll need to concentrate--AVOID your friends and go to a camp with coaches who can demonstrate skills and take the time to correct prob-lems. Remedial training can be very time consuming. So get an understand-ing up front that the camp and its staff-to-camper ratio is committed to it. You may be better off hiring a tutor.)

Do you want to improve your tactical sense--that is, to make bet-ter decisions about when and where to dribble, pass, shoot, and move?(This is tough to get out of a camp, be-cause tactics are learned over time and from mistakes. Therefore, go to a lon-

Soccer Camps Summer 2013ger, tactical-oriented camp with lots of coaches per camper.)

Do you want your team to be more competitive?(Then your coach probably has ideas about attending a "team camp.")

Do you want to get in better physical condition?(This should only be a concern of play-ers over 12 years, who will benefit by cultivating their growing muscle mass and lung capacity. Check out camps that offer this emphasis--but be sure you have a medical exam to verify your basic physical condition.)

Do you need your mental bat-teries recharged because you're be-ginning to get bored with soccer?(Then go to a camp with a soccer star you admire or in a neat locale--all of which may cost some bucks.)

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Ponca City Soccer Club Woodridge Soccer Complex 5/27-5/31/2013 https://registration.challengersports.com/ P.O. Box 2572 Ponca City, OK 74602 Lawton Soccer Club Big Green Soccer Complex 5/27-5/31/2013 https://registration.challengersports.com/ I44 and Lee Blvd Lawton, OK 73501 G.O.A.L.S Morris Fields 6/3-6/7/2013 https://registration.challengersports.com/ East Main and P Street Ardmore, OK 73401 Midwest City Soccer Club Midwest City Soccer Fields 6/3-6/7/2013 https://registration.challengersports.com/ Midwest City, OK 73140 Collinsville Soccer Club Collinsville Soccer Fields 6/3-6/7/2013 https://registration.challengersports.com/ 129th E. Avenue Collinsville, OK 74021 Edmond Branch YMCA Edmond YMCA 6/3-6/7/2013 https://registration.challengersports.com/ 1220 S. Rankin Edmond, OK 73034 McAlester Boys & Girls Club McAlester Boys & Girls Club 6/3-6/7/2013 https://registration.challengersports.com/ McAlester, OK 74501 Miami Soccer Club Sam Wells Soccer Complex 6/3-6/7/2013 https://registration.challengersports.com/ Miami, OK 74354 (Across from Airport) Weatherford Soccer Club Weatherford Soccer Complex 6/3-6/7/2013 https://registration.challengersports.com/ Radar Park Weatherford, OK 73096 BCU Soccer Club Canton Public School 6/3-6/7/2013 https://registration.challengersports.com/ S. Broadway Canton, OK 73724 Mustang Youth Soccer Association MYSA Soccer Complex 6/3-6/7/2013 https://registration.challengersports.com/ Mustang, OK 73064 Bethany YMCA 3400 N Mueller Ave 6/10-6/14/2013 https://registration.challengersports.com/ Bethany, OK 73008 Noble County Family YMCA YMCA Activity Field 6/10-6/14/2013 https://registration.challengersports.com/ 107 N 7th Street Perry, OK 73077 Stillwater Family YMCA Frontier Engineering Field 6/10-6/14/2013 https://registration.challengersports.com/ Stillwater, OK 74074 Tahlequah Soccer Club Tahlequah City Soccer Fields 6/10-6/14/2013 https://registration.challengersports.com/ Airport Parkway Tahlequah, OK 74464 Troy & Dollie Smith Family YMCA YMCA Fields 6/10-6/14/2013 https://registration.challengersports.com/ 700 W. Saratoga Shawnee, OK 74804 Bixby Soccer Club Bixby Soccer Complex 6/10-6/14/2013 https://registration.challengersports.com/ Bixby, OK 74037 Mayes County Soccer Association MCSA Fields 6/17-6/21/2013 https://registration.challengersports.com/ 255 N. 433rd Road Pryor, OK 74361 Sand Springs Soccer Club Sand Springs Soccer Complex 6/17-6/21/2013 https://registration.challengersports.com/ River City Park Road Sand Springs, OK 74063

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Earlywine Park YMCA Earlywine Park 6/24-6/28/2013 https://registration.challengersports.com/ 11801 S. May Ave OK 73170 All County Soccer Club Atoka Multi-Sports Complex 7/15-7/19/2013 https://registration.challengersports.com/ Atoka, OK 74525 Skiatook Soccer Club Skiatook Sports Complex 7/22-7/26/2013 https://registration.challengersports.com/ 3020 W 133rd St N Skiatook, OK 74070 El Reno SC Adams Park 7/22-7/26/2013 https://registration.challengersports.com/ 2001 Sunset El Reno, OK 73036 NOSA NOSA Fields 7/22-7/26/2013 https://registration.challengersports.com/ Oklahoma And Lakeview Street Woodward, OK 73801 Washington County Soccer Club Benbrook Fields 7/29-8/2/2013 https://registration.challengersports.com/ Robinwood Park Bartlesville, OK 74006 Chickasha Youth Soccer Assoc. Chickasha Sport Complex 7/29-8/2/2013 https://registration.challengersports.com/ 900 East Grand Chickasha, OK 73018 Alva Recreation Complex 1887 Goldbug Blvd 8/5-8/9/2013 https://registration.challengersports.com/ Alva, OK 73717 Chisholm Trail Soccer Association Abe Raizen Park 8/5-8/9/2013 https://registration.challengersports.com/ Duncan, OK 73534 Edmond Branch YMCA Edmond YMCA 8/5-8/9/2013 https://registration.challengersports.com/ 1220 S. Rankin Edmond, OK 73034 Lawton Soccer Club Big Green Soccer Complex 8/5-8/9/2013 https://registration.challengersports.com/ I44 and Lee Blvd Lawton, OK 73501 Mac’s National Soccer School www.macssoccerschool.com/Mac’s TSC camps Tulsa University 6/10-6/14/2013Mac’s 1/2 day & Full Day Tulsa University 6/17-6/21/2013Mac’s Youth Advanced Female Tulsa University 7/14-7/18/2013Mac’s Youth Advanced Male Tulsa University 7/14-7/18/2013Mac’s HS Elite Female Academy Tulsa University 7/14-7/18/2013Mac’s HS Elite Male Academy Tulsa University 7/14-7/18/2013

Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, OK www.obubison.com/d/Camps/Oklahoma Baptist University - Female OBU 7/7-7/11/2013

Soccer City Camps - Tulsa and OKC www.soccercitytulsa.com/ Soccer City Camps - Tulsa 5817 S. 118th E Ave. Tulsa Soccer City Camps - Tulsa 6/17-6/21/2013Soccer City Camps - Tulsa 7/8-7/12/2013Soccer City Camps - Tulsa 7/22-7/26/2013

Soccer City Camps - OKC 4520 Old Farm Road OKC www.soccercityokcity.com/Soccer City Camps - OKC 6/10-6/13/2013Soccer City Camps - OKC 6/24-6/27/2013Soccer City Camps - OKC 7/15-7/18/2013Soccer City Camps - OKC 8/5-8/8/2013

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Brian Harvey’s American Youth Soccer Camps Oklahoma City University www.brianharveysoccercamps.com/camps/4574480208Brian Harvey’s American Youth Soccer Camps Oklahoma City University 5/28-5/31/2013Brian Harvey’s American Youth Soccer Camps Oklahoma City University 6/3-6/7/2013Brian Harvey’s American Youth Soccer Camps Oklahoma City University 8/5-8/9/2013Brian Harvey’s American Youth Soccer Camps Oklahoma City University 6/10-6/12/2013

Soccer Synergy Camps Oral Roberts University http://soccersynergycamps.com/Soccer Synergy Camps - Day camp Oral Roberts University 6/3-6/6/2013Soccer Synergy Camps - Day camp Oral Roberts University 6/24-6/27/2013Soccer Synergy Camps - College ID camp Oral Roberts University 7/11-7/13/2013

Oklahoma State University Camps Stillwater, OK www.osusoccercamps.com/Oklahoma State University Camps - Advanced Stillwater, OK 6/16-6/20/2013Oklahoma State University Camps - Advanced Stillwater, OK 7/14-7/18/2013Oklahoma State University Camps - College ID Stillwater, OK 7/22-7/24/2013Oklahoma State University Camps - Day Camp Stillwater, OK 7/24-7/26/2013

University of Central Oklahoma Soccer Camps Edmond, OK http://www.thecentralsoccer.com/camps.cfmUniversity of Central Oklahoma Soccer Camps UCO 6/3-6/6/2013University of Central Oklahoma Soccer Camps UCO 6/9-6/10/2013University of Central Oklahoma Soccer Camps UCO 8/5-8/8/2013University of Central Oklahoma Soccer Camps UCO 8/5-8/7/2013

Matt Potter Soccer Academy Norman, OK https://mattpottersocceracademy.com/Matt Potter Soccer Academy - Day Camp OU 6/3-6/6/2013Matt Potter Soccer Academy - Day Camp OU 7/22-7/25/2013Matt Potter Soccer Academy - Day Camp OU 7/26-7/29/2013

Rob Czlonka’s Soccer Camps - Northeastern Tahlequah, OK www.goriverhawksgo.com/sports/2012/11/8/MSOC_1108124319.aspx?path=msocRob Czlonka’s Soccer Camps - 1/2 Day Camp Tahlequah, OK 6/3-6/6/2013Rob Czlonka’s Soccer Camps - Full Day camp Tahlequah, OK 6/3-6/6/2013Rob Czlonka’s Soccer Camps - ID Camp Tahlequah, OK 6/23-6/26/2013Rob Czlonka’s Soccer Camps - 1/2 Day Camp Tahlequah, OK 7/8-7/11/2013Rob Czlonka’s Soccer Camps - Full Day Camp Tahlequah, OK 7/8-7/11/2013

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an unaffiliated, amateur soccer game were severely injured in 2008 when they were struck by lightning.

And what happened at my field then? Thankfully, nothing although the sky became much darker and both teams decided to leave five minutes later. Heavy rain then flooded the field. My 15-mile drive home was challenging because of the pouring rain and difficult visibility.

Soccer Americans might say “Duh, Randy, I know that thunder and light-ning are too dangerous to play in.” But

two coaches last Saturday did not know this and they put their players at unnec-essary risk.

And nearly a decade ago, I stopped a youth game when lightning struck and we all went to our cars. On the adjacent field, a professional women’s team was training -- they stopped practice but did something stupid by standing un-der trees instead. You cannot make this stuff up!

(Randy Vogt has officiated over 8,000 games during the past three decades, from professional games in

front of thousands to 6-year-olds be-ing cheered on by very enthusiastic parents. In Preventive Officiating, he shares his wisdom gleaned from thou-sands of games and hundreds of clinics to help referees not only survive but thrive on the soccer field. You can visit the book’s website at www.preventi-veofficiating.com/)

Further Reading: Lightning Safety for Outdoor SportsBy Dev K. Mishra, M.D.

When Lightning Threatens, continued from page 6

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OSA Approved TournamentsJune 1-2, 2013Union Soccer Club Kickit 3v3Host: Union Soccer ClubAll US Soccer affiliated teamsFields: Bill Boevers complexWeb site: www.kickit3v3.com Contact: David Dexter or Bryce ThornburgPhone: 303-948-7108Email: kickit3v3@lagardere-unlimited.com U6-U18 Boys and GirlsReferee Assignor: Nancy CornettEmail: usc.area.referee@tulsacoxmail.com

June 8-9, 2013Tulsa Challenge CoedHost: Northeast Oklahoma Adult Soccer AssociationAll national Adult State AssociationsFields: Torcia-Oliver SoccerPlex, Jenks, OKWeb site: www.neoasa.org/ Contact: Melanie TyreePhone: 918-622-8948Email: info@neoasa.orgOver 19, Open, Over 30, and Over 35Referee Assignor: Larry MorganEmail: bokconstr@aol.com

June 22-23, 2013Woodridge CupHost: Ponca City SoccerAll national Adult State AssociationsFields: Woodridge Soccer ComplexWeb site: www.poncasoccer.com Contact: JB BohonPhone: 580-761-6845Email: jbboho004@gmail.com Men’s O30, O35; Women’s Open & RecReferee Assignor: Jim McDanielEmail: jim.soccerref@gmail.com July 12-14, 2013AC Milan Heartland CupHost: Tulsa Sports CommissionAll US Soccer affiliated teamsTeams currently invited:Visit the tournament web site for more informationhttp://www.heartlandcup.comFields: Tulsa Mohawk Soccer ComplexContact: Heath AucoinEmail: heathaucoin@tulsasports.org

August 2-4, 20133v3 Summer SizzlerHost: Clinton Arsenal SoccerAll US Soccer affiliated teamsClinton, OKFields: Schumacher FieldsContact: Lucas MartinezPhone: 580-309-2046Email: martinezb21@yahoo.com U6-U18 Boys and GirlsReferee Assignor: Ashley RodriguezEmail: ASHLEY38321@YAHOO.COM

August 16-18, 201319th Annual Beat the HeatHost: Edmond Soccer ClubAll US Soccer affiliated teamsEdmond, OKFields: Edmond Soccer complexWeb site: www.edmondsoccer.com/tourn_ts.phpContact: James L. SoesbeePhone: 405-409-2324Email: soccer999999@sbcglobal.net U11-U19 Competitive Boys & GirlsReferee Assignor: Brandon StoryEmail: bstory4@gmail.com

August 30 – September 1, 2013BASC Labor Day TournamentHost: Broken Arrow Soccer ClubAll US Soccer affiliated teamsBroken Arrow, OKFields: Indian Springs Sports ComplexWeb site: www.brokenarrowsoccerclub.org Contact: Steve IwerzchowskiPhone: 918-258-5770Email: bascsw@cox.netU8-U10 Academy Boys & GirlsU6-U19 Recreational Boys & GirlsU11-U19 Competitive Boys & GirlsReferee Assignor: Mike NaumannEmail: bassignor@hotmail.com

September 20-22, 2013SLSC Cosmos CupHost: South Lakes Soccer ClubAll US Soccer affiliated teamsOklahoma City, OKFields: South Lakes Soccer ComplexWeb site: www.southlakessoccer.comContact: Brent GatewoodPhone: 405-919-5263Email: bslsccosmos@yahoo.com U11-U18 Competitive Boys & GirlsU8-U10 Academy Boys & GirlsReferee Assignor: Bill PevarnikEmail: wpevarnik@att.net

September 27-29, 2013Sheffield United InvitationalHost: Sheffield UnitedAll US Soccer affiliated teamsBixby, OKFields: Bixby and Haikey Creek complexesWeb site: www.sheffieldunited.org Contact: Michael HornPhone: 918-798-1791Email: michaelhorn918@att.netU11-U18 Competitive Boys & GirlsU9-U10 Academy Boys & GirlsReferee Assignor: Reza NamavarEmail: rezanamavar@aol.com

October 4-6, 2013Festival de FutballHost: North OKC Soccer ClubAll US Soccer affiliated teamsOklahoma City, OKFields: NOKC fieldsContact: Gary BorehamPhone: 405-701-5353Email: borehamsoccer@cox.netU6 - U19 Recreational Boys & GirlsU8-U10 Academy Boys & GirlsReferee Assignor: Brett DobieEmail: referee@NOKCSoccer.com

October 11-13, 2013ChillfestHost: Tulsa United Soccer Club¬ All US Soccer affiliated teamsTulsa, OKFields: TUSC complexWeb site: www.tulsaunitedsoccerclub.comContact: Dave McFarlandPhone: 918-409-6541 Email: dmcfarl@quiktrip.com U7-U16 Recreational Boys & GirlsReferee Assignor: John EvansEmail: acessoccer@cox.net

October 18-20, 2013Soktoberfest Adult SoccerHost: Northeastern Oklahoma Adult SoccerMore information to be postedContact: info@soktoberfest.com

October 25-27, 2013Clinton Arsenal CupHost: Clinton Arsenal SoccerUS Youth Soccer member teams onlyClinton, OKFields: Clinton Schumacher FieldsContact: Lucas MartinezPhone: 580-309-2046Email: martinezb21@yahoo.comU7-U10 Academy Boys and GirlsU6-U18 Recreational Boys and GirlsReferee Assignor: Ashley RodriguezEmail: martinezb21@yahoo.com

November 1-3, 2013Turkey ShootoutHost: Edmond Soccer ClubAll US Soccer affiliated teamsEdmond, OKFields: Edmond Soccer complexWeb site: www.edmondsoccer.com/tourn_ts.phpContact: James L. SoesbeePhone: 405-409-2324Email: soccer999999@sbcglobal.net U7-U10 Academy Boys & GirlsU6-U19 Recreational Boys & GirlsReferee Assignor: Brandon StoryEmail: bstory4@gmail.com

November 15-17, 2013BASC 32nd Annual Recreational TournamentAll US Soccer affiliated teamsBroken Arrow, OKFields: Indian Springs Sports ComplexWeb site: www.brokenarrowsoccerclub.org Contact: Steve IwerzchowskiPhone: 918-258-5770Email: bascsw@cox.netU6-U19 Recreational Boys & GirlsReferee Assignor: Mike NaumannEmail: bassignor@hotmail.com

November 23-24, 2013adidas Sam Shannon ShowcaseHost: TSC HurricaneAll US Soccer affiliated teamsJenks, OKFields: MetroTulsa and Indian Springs Soccer ComplexWeb site: www.tschurricane.comContact: Jim TindellPhone: 918-688-9071Email: jimtindell@me.com U15-U19 Competitive Boys & GirlsReferee Assignor: Frank SessoEmail: samshannonshowcase@yahoo.com

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JOKESWhat part of a soccer pitch smells nicest? The scenter spot!How did the soccer pitch end up as triangle? Somebody took a corner!What does a soccer player and a magician have in common? Both do hat tricks!Which goal keeper can jump higher than a crossbar? All of them, a crossbar can’t jump!Why are soccer players never asked for dinner? Because they’re always dribbling!

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Doctor, Doctor JokesDoctor, doctor, I’ve a splinter in my finger. I told you to stop scratching your head.

Doctor, doctor, I’ve a terrible problem. Can you help me out? Certainly - which way did you come in?

Doctor, doctor, I’ve been stung by a bee. Shall I put some ointment on it? Don’t be silly - it must be miles away by now.

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Knock Knock Who’s there? Zombie! Zombie who? Zombies make honey, others are queens!

Knock Knock Who’s there! Zubin! Zubin who? Zubin eating garlic again!

A cabbage, a faucet and a tomato had a race. How did it go? The cabbage was ahead, the faucet was running, and the tomato tried to ketchup.

A dog was tied to a 15-foot rope, but he walked 30 feet. How come? The rope wasn’t tied to anything.

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Tournament ScoresThe scores below are those submitted through the Tournament Evaluation Form. If a tournament is not shown, the evaluation form may not have been received at the deadline date for publication of this issue.

Friendship Cup - April 26-28BOYS DIVISIONU19 1st – Blitz 96 - 3 2nd – Blitz 95 Navy - 1

U15 1st – TSC – 4 2nd – Blitz Navy – 0

U14 1st – Liverpool Heat – points 2nd – Mighty BB

U13 1st – DFW – 3 2nd – Arkansas Comets – 2

U12 1st – Liverpool – 1 2nd – Blitz Navy – 0

U11 1st – NEOFC – 1 2nd – OFC – 0

U10 1st – Sporting – 2 2nd – OFC – 1

U9 1st – Arkansas Comets – 5 2nd – Bartlesville – 4

U8 1st – Blitz Navy 05 – 4 2nd – Blitz White 05 – 2

U7 1st – Blitz 06 – 4 2nd – Blitz 06 Black – 0

GIRLS DIVISIONU19 1st – OFC - 3 2nd – NEOFC – 1

U16 1st – Blitz White – 2 2nd – Blitz Red- 1

U14 1st – Blitz - 2 2nd – Blitz - 0

U13 1st – Mighty BB - 6 2nd – AR Select – 2

U12 1st – Liverpool – 2 2nd – Dallas – 1

U11 1st – Liverpool 03 – 3 2nd – Blitz Red – 0

U10 1st – Tulsa Nationals – 4 2nd – Blitz 03 Black – 1

U9 1st – TSC – 3 2nd – Blitz 04 White – 0

U8 1st – ESC – 10 2nd – Blitz White – 1

Words from a thankful coach…Dear friends,

I am coach Robert Kayiza Kazibiwe with Metro Tulsa Soccer Club, I would like to thank all who have supported me since 2007 when I was given a chance to coach my daughter's team the Blue Jays. After my daughter stopped playing, I was given the opportunity to stay and coach the U14 Girls, the MTSC Crossfire. It has been a wonderful experience to serve in my community. Today, May 6th 2013, my team played their last game of the season and it will also be my last game as a coach. I would like to say thanks to MTSC, thank you my friend Atef Iskander for everything you have done for all the girls I have coached. My friends at GCSC, I thank you. To all refer-ees, I thank you. I will keep on support-ing the game I love in my community. May the Lord’s blessings be with you all.

A helpful coach works with a youth referee…It seems to many times that the only letters written are ones about complaints or problems. I wanted

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to write this to let you know about an extremely helpful coach. Thomas Sir-angi, the coach of the CVFC 99 boys was extremely nice and helpful in assisting the young referee through a problem during his game last Saturday.

With Thomas's team down 4-1 and about 8 minutes left, an oppos-ing forward while attempting to win a through ball, slid into his goalkeeper with his cleats exposed. That slide con-nected with the goalkeeper and injured

him. The young referee didn't handle things very well, and only instructed the opposing player to go away so there wouldn't be a conflict with players. With this event the CVFC parents were yelling some not so nice things as well as the players on the field, along with one very boisterous parent who was standing on the sideline even with the injured goalkeeper. These situations al-ways seem to turn worse, especially if the coach gets involved in voicing his opinion. But I would like to say thanks to Thomas for helping calm the situation down, including talking to the referee in a sympathetic voice and asking him to keep working and ignore the parents. It was very refreshing to see that at a time where events could have turned ugly.

Again, I wanted to pass along where someone helped with good things rather than what "usually" hap-pens.

Mike Queri (Mike Queri is a State Emeritus Referee, Referee Instructor, and Assessor)

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MLS referees are following in the footsteps of their officiating brethren in the NFL, NBA and MLB with their recent unionization.

When MLS and the U.S. Soccer Federation teamed up last year to form the Professional Referee Organization (PRO), it was done with the intent of putting programs in place to improve the standard of refereeing in the U.S. and Canada. Yet the initiative also had an unintended consequence -- that of providing an opening for the creation of a referees' union -- and this was one call that the referees didn't miss.

During training sessions in Dallas over the last several weeks, and under the auspices of the National Labor Rela-tions Board, MLS referees voted 55-7 to make the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) their official collec-tive bargaining agent. The vote was the culmination of a year-long process, and over the next few months, the PRO will now have to sit down with the PSRA and find common ground and eventu-ally hammer out a collective bargaining agreement.

"We're excited," said PSRA Vice President Steven Taylor, who worked as an assistant referee in MLS for the first 16 years of the league's existence. "This has been a long process for us and we think, honestly, it's a historic day for soccer referees in North America."

MLS now finds itself following in

the footsteps of other sports leagues like the NFL, NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball, whose referees are all part of unions. But in this case, it's more than a bit ironic that without the formation of the PRO, the unionization of MLS officials would never have taken place. The PRO's founding saw 20 refer-ees become employees of the organiza-tion whereas prior to that, the referees essentially worked as independent con-tractors.

"The hiring of people as employees opened the door for this unionization," said Taylor via telephone. "We couldn't

do that without employees." Such is the public perception of

unions that they are often linked with two concepts: protection of underper-forming members and work stoppages. Given the rather low regard fans have for referees, the former is one concern that has been voiced on social media. But Taylor stated the PSRA's aims have nothing to do with on-field perfor-mance.

"The collective bargaining is all about working conditions; travel, ac-commodations, training, fitness test-ing, sports psychology, and support of any kind," he said. "All of these differ-ent things go into a workplace environ-ment. None of that has anything to do with evaluation of performance. If you have a string of bad games, you're not going to be employed anymore. There

may be some formalization of the pro-cess, but there’s no way a poor product on the field is going to be protected by this step [of unionization]."

As for a possible work stoppage, the tactic remains a part of a union's arsenal. But Taylor insisted that given the union's recent formation, there is a long way to go before the PSRA would even think of taking such a drastic step.

"We hope that we can resume with the PRO the type of relationship we always enjoyed with MLS, which is one of a very warm, cordial, collabora-tive, let's-work-together, we-all-want-the-same-thing type of relationship," he said. "We're not going to be asking for crazy things. Our goals are modest and our hopes are just to create an en-vironment within which our referees can thrive."

The response of the PRO has been one of acceptance, even as it contested the PSRA's formation at every step. The PRO could have agreed to allow the PSRA to be the official bargaining agent without going to a vote, as MLB did with its umpires. Instead the PRO forced the budding union to go through the entire certification process.

"In terms of the unionization and making them go through the certifica-tion, I think that's right, because I need-ed to gauge the whole feeling of my officials," said Peter Walton, the PRO's General Manager. "I wasn't being fair to the mass of officials if I didn't allow them to have a free vote on it."

Walton stated that the forma-tion of the PSRA shows how far North American referees have come in terms of their professionalism. But he also sounded like a man who feels unappre-ciated for his efforts in improving the referees' working conditions.

"What the officials have received over and above what they had 12 months ago is immeasurable really," he said. "They now attend training camps. They now have full-time contracts. They now get as much training as they want.

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They now get medical assistance and sports scientist assistance. They now get new equipment, such as commu-nications systems. Their advancement over the past year has been immense. What they would like over and above that, I really don't know."

But as in most unions, it's not

MLS Referees, continued from page 16about what the members of at the top end of the scale are getting, but those closer to the bottom. Both Taylor and Walton confirmed that while the center referees are the ones with contracts, the assistant referees and fourth offi-cials are paid on a game-by-game basis.

Walton stated that this approach is how it's done in every other league in the world. But Taylor admitted that getting the assistant referees at least on part-time contracts is something the PSRA will work towards.

"It would be better if everyone were as close to a full-time job as pos-sible because obviously the goal is to improve the quality of the on-field product and professionalize the entire team that is working in every game as much as we can," he said. "If everyone is able to work full or part-time, that would be better for everyone."

That will ultimately be decided through collective bargaining, and it may not be easy. Lucas Middlebrook is one of the attorneys working with the PSRA, and is an associate with the

firm Seham, Seham, Meltz & Petersen, who has also done work for the Na-tional Basketball Referees Association. He expects that some potholes will be encountered on the way towards a CBA and even beyond.

"It's a sea change for an employer who's used to telling you, 'This is how it's going to be done,'" he said. "Once you get through that rocky portion and your CBA starts to live and breathe, then it actually produces a relationship that helps the game. We see that in the relationship between the NBA and their referees right now, where it’s one where they work together to get things done."

Walton, for his part, is confident that is how the process will play out.

"I'm quite relaxed about the whole thing," he said. "If we can work togeth-er to make sure it's to our mutual bene-fits, there's only one winner and that's soccer. Provided that I'm realistic and they're realistic, I'm sure we'll come to some kind of agreement and long may it be if that's the case."

Scott Heavey/Getty Images. Peter Walton, General Manager of the Professional Referee Organization, believes his group can work with the Professional Soccer Referees Association, provided all parties remain realistic.

Some of the parents and players attending the President’s Cup tour-nament May 4-5 became aware of a young man running the line in their match wearing a runner’s blade in place of his amputated foot. The young man is Patrick Ahearn of Norman who lost his foot in a boating accident in August. Patrick was vacationing in Florida when the accident occurred, and in addition to the leg injury he suffered a serious head injury as well.

After five months of rehabilitation, he began to walk again but his desire was to return to compete in the spring season of Norman High School’s track meets. As The Oklahoman reported, that’s when Patrick’s prosthetist, Kyle Wagner, stepped in. Wagner contacted prosthetic design company Freedom Innovations, and relayed Patrick’s story. The company, keen to let a young run-ner test one of its products during a

Patrick Ahearn Returns To Track and Refereeing

competition, obliged and put in a rush order for a runner’s blade.

Two weeks before the race, Pat-rick was fitted with the prosthetic and took it home, free of charge. While his track meet performance did not match his previous records, Patrick did finish his first 400 meter race in 1 minute, 32 seconds. The finish line was crowded

with athletes, coaches, managers, and support personnel cheering him on and as Clay Horning of the Norman Tran-script commented, “Hardly a dry eye in the place.”

And on Saturday, May 4, Patrick donned the Referee’s official yellow jersey and resumed another interest of his – soccer officiating. While not yet in the center of the match, Patrick dem-onstrated that he was fully capable of being an Assistant Referee and perhaps the most notable point of his work on Saturday was that few of the parents and players even noticed. Congratula-tions, Patrick. You are an inspiration to many.

If you wish to view a video clip of Patrick’s first track meet, use the following link: www.newsok.com/ar-ticle/3780319.

Editor’s Note: Information on this article came from the Norman Tran-script and The Oklahoman.

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The US Youth Soccer Region III Olympic Development Program en-joyed a successful trip to Mexico last year, which showed off the quality from the South region of the States against some top academies.

This year, Region III ODP made the trip again with the 1997, 1998, and 1999 age groups. The three teams com-bined to go 7-3-2 on the trip.

Four Oklahoma players Whitney Gonsalves (‘99), Dakotah Bainter (‘98), Tristan Tippeconnic (‘97), & Austen Parker (‘97) were on the rosters.

The ‘99 age group, under the di-rection of Darren Powell, went unde-feated south of the border with wins

over Chivas San Rafael (3-0), Atlas (7-0), and Estudiates Tecos (4-2). The young-sters, which featured U.S. U14 Boys National Team pool member Jonathan Amon, played to a 1-1 draw with Selec-tion Jalisco State in their opening game.

The ‘98 age group, which was coached by Trevor Adair, netted wins over Chivas San Rafael (2-0), Atlas (4-2), and Estudiantes Tecos (2-1), but dropped the opener to Chivas (3-4).

The ‘97s featured seven players who were also on the tour last year. Despite the experience, the oldest age group to make the trip dropped the opening clash against Chivas by a 1-5 score. The ‘97s then played Chivas San Rafael to a 1-1 draw, but lost the next clash 3-2 to Atlas. The ODP squad did end the trip to Guadalajara on a win-ning note with a 2-1 win over Estudi-antes Tecos in the last game.

Region III also made a trip to Cos-ta Rica back March with the 1996 and 1995 age groups. The ‘95s, led by coach Wolfgang Suhnholz, went 4-0-0 in San Jose with wins over the Costa Rica U17 Men’s National Team (1-0), Saprissa (1-0), Belen(5-3), and Alajuela (3-0). The

‘96 squad, coached by Ken Fogarty, nabbed a 2-1 win over Belen, but lost the other three games.

1999 Region III ODP Trip Roster:Dehai Abraham, Jonathan Amon,

Zachary Aversano, Randall Congreaves, Francois Dulysse, Whitney Gonsalves, Hector Guerrero, Landen Haig, Darius Lewis, Scott Lich, Jared McWhorter, Jose Morales Jr., Eric Overbay, Gabriel Paniagua, Carlos Pineda, John Rittmey-er, Eric Secor, Jacob Suppiah

1998 Region III ODP Trip Roster:Dakotah Bainter, Jorge Burke, Al-

exander Dexter, Ben-Avir Espinal-Car-bajal, Cristian Gonzalez, Nelid Joseph, Kai Koreniuk, Gabriel Krueger, Michael Lynch, Diego Manrique, Ernando Man-rique, David Martinez, Cole McKinney, Kai Pham, Cameron Reaves, Jason Ro-sales, Chase Rushing

1997 Region III ODP Trip Roster:Ian Bennett, Jose Cerra, Salvador

Colin, Aaron Franco, Tyler Gillespie, Ja-cob Goodall, Bob Jnohope, Jonathan Lewis, Brandon Millington, Matthew Morgan, Austen Parker, Andrew Sam-uels, Deniz Sipahi, Ryan Standridge, Tristan Tippeconnic, Jacob van der Luit, and Aidan Wixted.

Region III ODP hits the road to MexicoArticle Written by J.R. Eskilson, ESNN

Dakotah Bainter

A f t e r four seasons as an assis-tant coach, Roger Bush was named the head coach prior to the 2013 season. Be-

fore coming to ORU as an assistant, Bush was a head coach for seven years at Charles Page High School. As head coach at Charles Page, Bush took over for a team that hadn’t won a game in three seasons, and posted

Roger Bush NamedWomen’s Soccer Coach at ORU 

six consecutive years of improve-ment, becoming a perennial play-off contender. Under Bush’s tutelage, 10 players earned all-state recogni-tion. Bush was named the 6A District Coach of the Year in 2003 after earn-ing a spot in the playoffs for only the fourth time in school history. In addition to assisting with the ORU women’s soccer team, Bush also serves as the Director of Coaching at the West Side Alliance Soccer Club in Tulsa, and has also coached in the soccer club for 17 years. As Director of Coaching, Bush oversees a staff of 30 professional coaches and over 50 volunteers. Since

1995 when Bush arrived, the number of teams has grown from four to 27, and approximately 75 former players have earned over $2,000,000 in scholarship aid. Bush was named the Oklahoma Soccer Association Men’s Coach of the Year in 2001, and has led seven differ-ent teams to national rankings (top 50). Bush earned his bachelor of science degree in biology (pre-med) from the University of Tulsa in 1996, and was the valedictorian of the Charles Page High School class of 1991. Bush has also taught A.P. biology at Charles Page High for the past 12 years.

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Oklahoma soccer fans will have multiple opportunities this summer to watch professional soccer at several venues around the state featuring both men’s and women’s teams. The Oklahoma City FC teams are well established and have played several years at their home arena at Stars Field, Oklahoma City University.The men’s team is coached by Jimmy Hampton and Zenati Al-Zenati coaches the women. Both teams will feature Oklahoma talent on the rosters as well as players from around the country. Visit their web site at www.oklahomacityfc.com for ticketing and other information.

Oklahoma City FC team home schedules

May 11 – 7:30 pm Men v. Austin Aztex May 18 – 7:30 pm Men v. El Paso Patriots June 7 – 7:30 pm Women v. Houston Select June 8 – 6:00 pm Women v. Houston Aces June 8 – 8:00 pm Men v. Laredo Heat June 15 – 7:30 pm Men v. Texas Dutch Lions June 21 – 7:30 pm Women v. American Eagle June 22 – 7:30 pm Men v. Austin Aztex June 28 – 6:00 pm Women v. Texas FC June 29 – 6:00 pm Women v. Tulsa FC June 29 – 8:00 pm Men v. West Texas June 30 – 7:30 pm Men v. Club American at Putnam City HS stadium July 13 – 7:30 pm Women v. Ft Worth Panthers July 20 – 7:30 pm Men v. Texas Dutch Lions

The return of professional soccer to Tulsa is the goal of owners Sonny Dalesandro and Dr. Andy Kern who have purchased the NPSL team and will play their matches in Tulsa’s Driller stadium on the Tulsa Fairgrounds. The team will play three other members of the NPSL’s South-Central division with an opening match May 18. Joey Ryan will coach the team and it will also feature local Oklahoma players as well as professional players from around the country. Because the team is semi-pro designated, many college players will be on the roster. Visit the Athletics web site at www.tulsa-athletics.com for ticket information.

Athletics home scheduleMay 18 – 6:00 pm Liverpool Warriors of DallasJune 2 – 7:00 pm Houston RegalsJune 3 – 2:00 pm Houston RegalsJune 22 – 6:00 pm Liverpool Warriors of DallasJune 29 – 7:00 pm Houston HurricanesJune 30 – 2:00 pm Houston Hurricanes

FC Tulsa SpiritSchedules not yet available but the team is preparing for tryouts. For more information use the team’s web site at www.tulsaspirit.net

Tulsa Revolution Indoor will begin play in the fall at Tulsa’s Convention Center. Adam Mellor, owner of the team, has the team in the Professional Arena Soccer League for the 2013 season. Tryouts for the team will be announced soon and for more information follow the Revolution on their web site at http://tulsarevolution.pointstreaksites.com