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District 2 Events Calendar
Check out the new District 2 Events Calendar. Stay up on the latest happenings in District 2 — everything from league signups to board meetings — all in one place.

Noyola Named 2007-2008 Gatorade and Parade Player of the Year

Teresa Noyola, long-time member of District 2’s MVLA Mercury, was named both the 2007-08 Gatorade National Girls Soccer Player of the Year and the Parade Magazine National Player of the Year.

"Teresa is very deserving of being named the Gatorade Player of the Year," said Paul Ratcliffe, head coach at Stanford University, where Noyola has signed to play her college ball.

The Gatorade award recognizes not only athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and personal character. A national advisory board of sportswriters and other experts from around the country helped make the selection.

Noyola, a 5-foot 2-inch senior midfielder scored 18 goals and had seven assists for Palo Alto High School while splitting time with the US Soccer U20 Women’s National Team, which will compete in the 2008 U20 FIFA World Cup this fall. She is the first-ever player to be named Youth, Scholar-Athlete, and High School Player of the Year in the same year by the NSCAA, and is also the first-ever two-time Parade Magazine Player of the Year.

Noyola is an excellent student. She has maintainied a 4.0 GPA throughout high school and was a National Merit Finalist.

A Close Examination of Youth Soccer Myths
There are a number of myths in youth soccer, such as children must specialize early to succeed, and most top players will get full scholarships to college. CYSA Chairman John Murphy recently explored these myths in a talk at a workshop for league presidents. Here's an outline of his remarks.

Help with your Team Meetings
Need to hold a team meeting? CYSA has put together a set of slides that may be a big help for you in organizing and presenting to your parents. Download the PDF here (450 Kb), or a fully customizable slide set here (MS PowerPoint 1 Mb).

Coaching Courses Posted
A number of coaching courses are now posted on the District II Coaching page. Find the one you need and enroll. Hurry — space is limited!

Referee Classes Are Listed As Available
Entry-level referee classes (USSF Grade 8) are scheduled from time to time by local leagues. Find the latest information here.

Looking for a Tournament? Don't Overlook District 2
Download the latest copy of the 2006-2007 tournament list from the CYSA website and take your pick of some great tournaments in District II. To apply, please see the District II tournament page.