Questions

It has come to my attention that some parents still have questions. Please feel free to ask questions in the comments section. All posts are anonymous unless you sign in.

Heading and Headgear

In all sports, there is an inherent risk of injury. Heading is an integral part of soccer. Without being able to use that part of the body, it creates a disadvantage to a team or player. Many sports adopt protective measures to assure that it's participants are better protected. It generally begins with one person or team adding equipment that was not there before. American Football helmets have changed through the years to provide adequate protection for collisions. They started with no helmets. Hockey players helmets have also changed through the years. They also were not required to wear a helmet or goalie mask to begin with. One goalie, after getting his checkbone smashed, started the trend of wearing goalie masks. Shinguards were not required by FIFA at one time. It takes one to start a trend and I believe in the head protection trend for soccer. FIFA, NFHS, and US Soccer have all authorized the use headgear. This is but the stepping stone.

I began wearing headgear about 3 years ago. I have suffered a number of minor concussions playing soccer and I wanted to protect myself. The Full90 headgear does an amazing job of softening a blow to the head. It also provides some protection for head to head contact, which most studies say is the biggest cause of concussions in soccer. Originally, a couple of guys questioned(okay teased!) me about wearing it but eventually they came to accept it and some have even asked about where to purchase one for themselves.

I have done a lot of research regarding the use of head protection in soccer. A majority of what is the research is inconclusive due to the fact that brain trauma and disease is difficult to study over the long term. I am providing links to websites where you can read about a number of studies. Not all of these studies support my ideals.

Once a girl becomes a part of my program, they begin something more than a player to me. They become family. I want to see them succeed and become better individuals. I take on the role of an additional father. In that respect, I also want to protect them--now and later. Providing and requiring the headgear(I will make both of my own children wear it) gives me the satisfaction of knowing that, at this point in time, I have provided the best possible protection for my girls. FIFA, NFHS, and US Soccer have all authorized the use headgear. I have been considering and debating this issue for three years now and have come to the conclusion that it is the right thing to do. If need be, I will fight for this out of concern for the safety of your daughter(s). I don't mean to frighten anyone, but a lot of the girls and some parents have brought this to my attention. I felt it was necessary to resond.

Some websites regarding heading, headgear and brain diseases/injuries:
http://bjsm.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/39/5/249
editorial with a number of references
http://www.full90.com/
website of the headgear that we will wear, also has some interesting articles to read
http://www.fifa.com/en/development/medical/index/0,1233,36777,00.html?articleid=36777
a FIFA article regarding heading
http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/327/7411/351
more information
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/475273
more information
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/soccer.html
more information
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/11/27/sports/soccer/27soccer.html?ex=1259298000&en=f583eda461e3db70&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt
article discussing benefits of headgear

You can research more. I do hope that you agree.

Parent Meeting

This is just a reminder(In case your daughter failed to inform you) about our parent meeting tonight. We will meet at 6:30 in the school cafeteria. We will discuss important information about the upcoming season. Please bring a checkbook to the meeting. Dues are $200 to cover equipment costs and $100 for our overnight trip to St. Simons.

Final Teams

The team and numbers are posted below:

Varsity: 4 , 5 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 18 , 21 , 22 , 33 , 35 , 38

Junior Varsity: 2 , 6 , 13 , 16 , 17 , 20 , 23 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 37 , 39 , 40

The following players need to see Coach Cramer immediately after school on 2/1:

1 , 3 , 14 , 15 , 19 , 24 , 28 , 32 , 34 , 41 , Liz Spencer and Allison Latimore

All players that have made the team need to report to practice at precisely 4:00 on the practice field.

does it mean we got cut if we're on the list to see you after school? Not necessarily.

Tryouts

1st day of tryouts are completed. We have two additional days left. On Wednesday evening, numbers will be posted for the players that make Varsity, JV, Swing players and any cuts. We will have a player meeting Thursday, 2/1, after practice for those that make that team. This is a good day for parents to stay and meet with all their childs' teachers since this is also open house night. All parents will need to attend a meeting on Friday, 2/2, from 6:30 - 7:30 in the cafeteria.

Meeting January 8th and Conditioning

We will have a meeting after school on January 8th. EVERY girl interested in playing soccer in the Spring MUST attend this meeting. Even if you are participating in other sports, you must stop by room 930 immediately after school. There will be no exceptions. Conditioning will begin after the meeting.

We will be conditioning every day after school starting January 8th. It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that you attend these conditioning sessions if you expect to play. Tryouts will begin on the 29th.

Budget

The following is a list of required expenses for this coming soccer season:

Coerver Goals 5 640 3200
Net Peg Bag 3 24 72
soccer score books 4 8.5 34
t-shirts 72 7 504
ear muffs 36 8 288
nets 4 150 600
full 90 headgear 36 36 1296
adidas united training suits 42 80 3360
cosmos jerseys 9 25 225
shorts 42 20 840
white socks 19 10 190
blue socks 31 10 310
Jekyll Island Trip 4000

Total 14919

With requesting $200 per player, that will still leave a shortfall of $8000. This does not include training equipment and other odds and ends that I would like to have for the soccer program. These additional items total another $18000 and includes new goals, among other items. We need your help with sponsorships and fundraising. The girls are currently responsible for giving $20 to Coach Mayne in Room 910 in order to receive Rice Krispy Treats to sell at school. We have only had about 15 girls collect boxes. Most girls have sold one box but we need them to sell more. Please help get your daughter involved.

Current Girls Schedule

Campbell Spartans Soccer
Schedule
2007 Season

Campbell High School Jamboree---2/10/07
Girls Schedule
Game Time
2:00 PM Northgate v Campbell
2:40 PM Osborne v Henry County
3:20 PM Northgate v Osborne
4:00 PM Henry County v Campbell
4:40 PM Henry County v Northgate
5:20 PM Campbell v Osborne

Date Day Opponent Site Varsity or JV Time
Feb. 12 Monday Salem Heritage V Girls 6:30
Feb. 16 Friday Sequoyah Away V Girls 6:30
Feb. 17 Saturday Brunswick Away V Girls 2:00
JV Girls 4:00
Feb. 20 Tuesday Dunwoody Away JV Girls 4:30
Feb. 22 Thursday Riverwood Away V Girls 5:30
JV Girls 7:30
Feb. 23 Friday Northside Columbus Home V Girls 5:30
Feb. 26* Monday McEachern Home JV Girls 7:30
Feb. 27* Tuesday McEachern Home V Girls 5:30
Mar. 1* Thursday Murray County Away JV Girls 5:30
V Girls 7:30
Mar. 5* Monday Etowah Home V Girls 5:30
JV Girls 7:30
Mar. 7* Wednesday Woodstock Away JV Girls 5:30
Mar. 9* Friday Woodstock Away V Girls 5:30
Mar. 12* Monday North Cobb Home JV Girls 7:30
Mar. 13* Tuesday North Cobb Home V Girls 7:30
Mar. 19* Monday Harrison Away JV Girls 5:30
Mar. 20* Tuesday Harrison Away V Girls 5:30
Mar. 22* Thursday Kennesaw Mtn Home JV girls 7:30
Mar. 23* Friday Kennesaw Mtn Home V Girls 7:30
Mar. 26* Monday South Cobb Away JV Girls 5:30
Mar. 27* Tuesday South Cobb Away V Girls 5:30
Apr. 7 Saturday Collins Hill Home V Girls 5:00
Apr. 9 Monday Sprayberry Home V Girls 6:00
JV Girls 8:00
Apr. 12* Thursday Marietta Away JV Girls 7:00
Apr. 13* Friday Marietta Away V Girls 5:00
Apr. 17 Tuesday Osborne Home V Girls 7:30
Apr. 18** Wednesday Dunwoody Home V Girls 5:30

Answer to dates of Jekyll Island match:
*We will be leaving Saturday February 17th in the morning and returning Monday afternoon. We will need a couple of chaperones for the weekend.
*We have Monday/Tuesday off.

CHS Womens' Soccer

Please stop by Coach Mayne's room (910) with $20 to pick up fundraising supplies. This fundraiser will help defray the costs of our Jekyll Island trip.

Top 5 goals for the upcoming season

Please list your top 5 goals for the upcoming season.

My list:

1. Varsity--Finish over .500
2. Varsity--Make the playoffs
3. JV/V--Foster a better comraderie between both squads
4. JV--Win 5 games
5. Have fun

CHS Womens' Soccer Meeting

Meeting on Thursday 10/26/06 after school at 3:30 in the cafeteria.

Soccer Schedules

If you are currently playing on a soccer team, I need a schedule of your team. I plan on attending at least one of everyone's games. Also, I would like schedules of any tournaments you are attending.

Questions

Feel free to post any questions that you have.

Is there a way for you to receive matching funds from an employer, ie, is there a 501-c-3 corp at school that could receive these matching funds and then direct the donations to womens soccer?
*The school is not an IRS approved 501(c)3 organization. Any donations to the school are tax deductible under Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Service Code. I hope that this helps.

CHS Womens' Soccer

Drop off any ideas for fundraising to Room 930 or 912.

Conditioning is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays with Ms. Yoder after school at 3:30 in the weight room.

Officially, soccer conditioning begins on Nov. 6th, Monday, Wednesday and Friday after school.

Make sure that you have physicals before attending any conditioning.

Work hard on your grades. They will be checked this semester.

1st Meeting

The first meeting for Soccer will be held today. More information will be added after the meeting.