Spokane Shadow Youth SC Copryright 2012 02/06/2012 02/06/2012 www.spokaneshadow.org News from Spokane Shadow Youth SC Five Shadow Players Receive All-State Soccer Honors! 01/30/2012 12:42 PM http://www.spokaneshadow.org/home/594226.html Shadow congratulates our five players named to the Washington State Soccer Coaches Association 2B-1B All State Teams:



First Team
: Karl Muelheims, St. George’s; 
Austin Friedly, Northwest Christian; Erik Muelheims, St. George’s
Second Team:  
Jacob Weaver, Northwest Christian; Peter Worrall, St. George’s


]]> http://www.spokaneshadow.org/home/594226.html Thank You Shadow Volunteers! 01/29/2012 01:01 AM http://www.spokaneshadow.org/home/593998.html Thank you to our 100+ volunteers who assisted with snow removal at Dwight Merkel Sports Complex and Joe Albi Stadium this week!  Although Albi is unplayable at this time, great progress was made this weekend.  Our goal is to have the field in playable condition next week.  Without our volunteers, Albi would have remained closed until the snow melted on its own.  Shadow players, parents and coaches make all the difference!

]]> http://www.spokaneshadow.org/home/593998.html Brett Helmbrecht and EPD Team Win Region IV ODP Championship! 01/30/2012 12:48 PM http://www.spokaneshadow.org/home/594218.html Shadow congratulates Brett Helmbrecht, member of the Washington Youth Soccer Elite Player Development Boys ’98 team (and Shadow B97 U14 Navy), who won the 2012 US Youth Soccer Region IV Olympic Development Program Championship in Phoenix, AZ, February 16, 2012.  Brett and his teammates went 3-0 in group play and defeated Cal North 2-0 in the final!  Washington’s Elite Player Development (EPD) program is a joint venture of Washington Youth Soccer and Seattle Sounders FC.  Way to represent, Brett!

]]> http://www.spokaneshadow.org/home/594218.html Positive FC Portland Showcase for Shadow Teams! 01/17/2012 01:18 PM http://www.spokaneshadow.org/home/591100.html Shadow B93 U18 Navy and G94 U17 Navy joined 130 other teams at the January 13-16 FC Portland Winter College Showcase 2012.  Over Spokane Shadow Youth Soccer Club100 college coaches, representing 58 colleges and universities were present, providing a great opportunity for players interested in pursuing the next level of competitive soccer.  Shadow teams fared well against solid competition:
G94 U17 Navy, coached by Kevin Moon:  Won Flight E, with a 2-2-0 record
G93 U18 Navy, coached by Matt Leonard:  Battled in Flight E, with a 2-1-1 record

]]> http://www.spokaneshadow.org/home/591100.html Region IV ODP Championships Include Six Shadow Players! 01/13/2012 11:40 AM http://www.spokaneshadow.org/home/590294.html Spokane Shadow Youth Soccer ClubSix Shadow players will enjoy a weekend of warm weather and incredibly competitive soccer in Phoenix, AZ, as they represent our club and state at the Region IV ODP Championships January 14-17!  Congratulations and best of luck to our Shadow players competing in this outstanding event:

  
Brett Helmbrecht (Boys 1998), Rachel Ryan (

Girls 1995), 


Danielle Crawford
 (Girls 1996), Kennady Simon (Girls 1996), Kelcie Hedge (Girls 1997) and 
Maegan O’Neill (Girls 1997).  Go Shadow!
 

]]> http://www.spokaneshadow.org/home/590294.html 22 Shadow Players Named to Washington Elite Player Development Pools! 01/12/2012 03:14 PM http://www.spokaneshadow.org/home/572410.html Washington Youth Soccer’s Elite Player Development (EPD) Program is a collaboration with the Seattle Sounders FC where elite youth Spokane Shadow Youth Soccer Club WA State EPD Pool Premiersoccer players find additional training and competition.  Players compete regionally and nationally against other state associations and are seen by college and U.S. Soccer scouts.  There are over 120,000 youth soccer players in the state of Washington and being named to an EPD pool in Washington state is a very high honor; over 1,000 players attended recent open tryouts.  Shadow congratulates its 22 premier players announced to the 2011-2012 WA Elite Player Development Program:

Boys 1998 EPD State Pool
Anson Millsap
Brett Helmbrecht
Noah Bushey

Boys 2000 EPD State Pool
Luke Allen
Landon Butler

Bryan Maxwell

Girls 1995 EPD State Pool
Rachel Ryan

Girls 1996 EPD State Pool

Ashtyn Turnbow

Chloe Williams

Jessica Kennedy
Kennady Simon
Danielle Crawford

Girls 1997 EPD State Pool
Kelcie Hedge
Maegan O’Neill

Girls 1998 EPD State Pool
Alea Acosta
Holly Hamer
Larkin Russell
Rachel McGlothlen

Girls 1999 EPD State Pool
Kelsey Turnbow

Girls 2000 EPD State Pool
Kaelyn Barnes
Kylie Hanson

Rachel Benneweis

]]> http://www.spokaneshadow.org/home/572410.html Shadow G97 U14 Navy Wins NW Champions League! 12/05/2011 12:34 PM http://www.spokaneshadow.org/home/583598.html Shadow G97 U14 Navy captured the 2011 NW Champions League crown on Sunday, December 4 in Seattle and guaranteed their NW Champions League Spokane Shadow Youth Soccer Clubautomatic acceptance into the 2012 San Diego Surf Cup next August! 

NW Champions League Finals scores:
2-0 Semi-Final win vs. NW Nationals G97 Red. Goals by Kelsey Turnbow and Kaylie Crawford; shutout by Megan Nilsson.

2-1 Championship win vs. Vancouver Timbers G97 Red. Goals by Alex Chambers and Kelcie Hedge.

The NW Champions League is a supplement to the teams’ Regional Club League participation - where these Shadow girls recently earned a Fall 2011 first placed finish in Division 2 and will be promoted to Division 1 for Spring 2012 play.  G97 U14 Navy is coached by Kara Sharpe and managed by Tara Chambers.  Congratulations Shadow!


Spokane Shadow Youth Soccer Club Premier NW Champions League  Spokane Shadow Youth Soccer Club NW Champions League

]]> http://www.spokaneshadow.org/home/583598.html Shadow Stresses Player Safety 11/28/2011 04:11 PM http://www.spokaneshadow.org/home/582104.html We tell our kids about stranger danger, to buckle up in the car, wear a helmet when they ride bikes and look both ways before they cross the street, but only 30% of parents have talked with their kids about the danger of sex abuse.  The devastating reality is that one in four girls and one in six boys will be victims of a sex abuse crime.

Research shows that most child sexual abusers are people who are not strangers to the victims, rather they have formed trusted relationships and have groomed them over time.  The allegations at Penn State University are such an example and have brought this conversation to the fore in sports circles. 

Shadow adopted KidSafe risk management guidelines set forth by US Youth Soccer three years ago.  In light of today’s headlines, Shadow wants to take a moment to reflect on and share the ways we are committed to providing a safe environment:

1.  Coaches are carefully screened and undergo a thorough hiring and review process.  We look beyond licensing and playing experience, knowing that reputation, accountability and honesty are vital traits for our coaches.
2.  Players undergo an annual tryout process for all team rosters.
3.  Coaches have limited tenures with each team.
4.  Players, parents and coaches agree to follow our Club Expectations and Club Policies each year during registration.
5.  All coaches and team managers must clear an annual background check. 
6.  Limited personal information about Shadow players is present on our website and in club publicity.
7.  Practices are held with more than one adult present. 
8.  Coaches comply with strict guidelines about on and off the field behavior.
9.  Shadow will follow proper protocol and will alert authorities if allegations of improper behavior are made by players, parents or coaches.
10.  If a team elects to give a year-end gift to a coach, participation by players and families is optional and minimal; the dollar amount held to between $5-7 per player.


Spokane is fortunate to have social service organizations committed to healing children and families rocked by child sexual abuse.  Many of them are facing severe budget cuts in this economy.  Partners With Families & Children: Spokane is one example.  Partners’ is an accredited Children’s Advocacy Center, which coordinates investigations and interventions with medical, mental health, judicial, law enforcement and social welfare experts to assist families dealing with child sexual abuse.  Their funding from DSHS is proposed to be severely cut by the state legislature. 

Shadow will forego its annual fund campaign this year.  Instead, we encourage all families to make a year-end charitable donation to Partners With Children & Families: Spokane’s From Adversity to Stability Campaign.  Financial support is needed to ensure that this Partners With Families & Children: Spokanecommunity support continues for vulnerable children and families where justice is sought for perpetrators.

While Shadow cannot control the behavior of parents and children, we encourage open and honest conversations.  Children who have been abused exhibit behavior changes, make unusual comments and will likely tell their parents what is happening in bits and pieces.  Please have frank conversations with them.  Contact us if you have any concerns or questions.

]]> http://www.spokaneshadow.org/home/582104.html 26 Shadow High School Players Receive Fall Sports Postseason Honors 11/26/2011 04:44 PM http://www.spokaneshadow.org/home/581889.html Shadow congratulates its 26 players who have received Fall 2011 postseason honors for high school athletics:


GIRLS SOCCER
Greater Spokane League First Team
Ashley Rothrock, Shadle Park High School
Hannah Smith, Gonzaga Preparatory High School
Martha Heaps, Mead High School

Shayla Weiler, University High School
Gaby Kennedy, Lewis & Clark High School
Kara Marbury, Mead High School

Tiara Pajimola, Shadle Park High School

Greater Spokane League Second Team
Maddy Graham, Gonzaga Preparatory High School
Dani Greenwood, Lewis & Clark High School

Polly Blakely, Lewis & Clark High School

Kylie Drynan, Mead High School
Alyssa Lloyd, Mt. Spokane High School

Jessica Kennedy, Lewis & Clark High School

Savannah Hoekstra, Central Valley High School
Sarah Nanny, Lewis & Clark High School

Great Northern League Second Team

Courtney Hossfeld, West Valley High School



Northeast A League First Team
Hailie McClure, Freeman High School

Idaho 5A Inland Empire League

Offensive Player of the Year

Kelcie Hedge, Post Falls High School

BOYS SOCCER
Northeast 1B/2B League First Team
Peter Worrall, St. George’s
Austin Friedly, NW Christian
Karl Muelheims, St. George’s
Erik Muelheims, St. George’s

Jacob Weaver, NW Christian


BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
Northeast A League Second Team
Austin Fish, Freeman High School

Donovan Dewey, Lakeside High School

FOOTBALL

Great Northern League First Team Offense

Adam Talley, East Valley High School
Great Northern League First Team Defense
Adam Talley, East Valley High School

]]> http://www.spokaneshadow.org/home/581889.html 17 Shadow Alumnae Compete in NCAA, NAIA & NWAACC Tournaments! 11/18/2011 11:55 AM http://www.spokaneshadow.org/home/580347.html Representing eight different college women’s soccer programs across the country, Shadow wishes our 17 alumnae the best of luck competing in the NCAA, NAIA and NWAACC Tournaments:

NCAA Division I

University of Illinois:  Marissa Mykines
University of Memphis:  Elise Kuhar-Pitters and Averi Hallman
Washington State University:  Ali Fenter, Tiara Pittman and Delaney Zalud


NCAA Division II
Seattle Pacific University:  Kellie Zakrzewski

NCAA Division III

University of Puget Sound:  Abby Goss and Lauren Hamilton

NAIA
Concordia, Portland:  Ashley Ames

Westminster University:  Lindsey Bekken

NWAACC
Community Colleges of Spokane:  Bri Kerley, Asia Porter, Nikki Caudill, Kao Packwood-Chandler, Dee Dee Garbe and Alli Floyd

]]> http://www.spokaneshadow.org/home/580347.html "Awesome" Opening Day for Shadow U10 Junior Program! 09/11/2011 05:18 PM http://www.spokaneshadow.org/home/561855.html “This is awesome!” said a happy Shadow U10 Junior Program parent as they ushered their smiling, tired nine year old to pick up their opening Spokane Shadow Youth Soccer Sports IEYSA Competitive Select Premierday t-shirt (generously donated to the program) and logo’d bottle of water.  With over 120 players, the program will bring a year of outstanding soccer skill development to all.  Opening Day coaches had a cumulative 191 years of playing experience and 75 years of coaching experience!  Shadow is pleased to welcome this new group of young players and their parents!


Spokane Shadow Youth Soccer Club Sports Premier Select Spokane Shadow Youth Soccer Club Sports Premier Select Spokane Shadow Youth Soccer Club Sports Premier Select

“This is awesome!” said a happy Shadow U10 Junior Program parent as they ushered their smiling, tired nine year old to pick up their opening Spokane Shadow Youth Soccer Sports IEYSA Competitive Select Premierday t-shirt (generously donated to the program) and logo’d bottle of water. With over 120 players, the program will bring a year of outstanding soccer skill development to all. Opening Day coaches had a cumulative 191 years of playing experience and 75 years of coaching experience! Shadow is pleased to welcome this new group of young players and their parents! Spokane Shadow Youth Soccer Club U10 Junior Program Spokane Shadow Youth Soccer Club U10 Junior Program

]]> http://www.spokaneshadow.org/home/561855.html Tournament Advancement for all Shadow & Shadow United Teams! 09/05/2011 03:40 PM http://www.spokaneshadow.org/home/559602.html A fun, successful weekend of soccer was enjoyed by the Shadow and Shadow United teams at the River City Challenge August 27-28, 2011.  Congratulations on their outstanding results!

Champions:
Boys U11 Silver Division: Shadow B01 U10, coached by Travis Gutierrez



Semi-Finalists:
Boys U11 Silver Division:  Shadow United B00 U11, 4th Place, coached by Ken Hodgen
Girls U11 Gold Division:  Shadow United G00 U11, 4th Place, coached by Mike Williams
Boys U12 Gold Division:  Shadow United B99 U12, 4th Place, coached by Jason Denman
Girls U12 Gold Division:  Shadow United G99 U12, 3rd Place, coached by Sean Douglas

 

]]> http://www.spokaneshadow.org/home/559602.html Matter of Fact: Soccer IS a Legitimate Sport 07/25/2011 05:16 PM http://www.spokaneshadow.org/home/546781.html For as long as American sports fans can remember soccer has been put down, beat down and trashed as a sport for kids. The harshest critics Spokane Soccer Youth Sports Shadow Premier Select Club call it an activity for those wanna-be athletes who weren't good enough to play a real sport like football, baseball or basketball.

SWX's Chauncey Jones admits he used to be one of those guys. But not anymore.

Soccer - in the Inland Northwest at least - has grown in popularity over the past several years. Seeing Richland native Hope Solo rise to stardom in the women's World Cup hasn't hurt. Watching the Seattle Sounders draw nearly 40,000 for every match has helped too, if not further signified soccer's arrival.

Then there are the thousands - yes, thousands - of kids who play soccer in Eastern Washington and North Idaho. Hundreds of them play at the highest competitive level available.

Is soccer a kids' sport? Yes it is. And they, as they reach young adulthood and beyond, are carrying on the tradition and bringing soccer into the mainstream of American sports life.
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