{"id":2478,"date":"2013-02-18T11:13:41","date_gmt":"2013-02-18T19:13:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nationalsocceracademy.com\/?p=2478"},"modified":"2013-03-23T22:21:20","modified_gmt":"2013-03-24T05:21:20","slug":"juventus-presidents-day-tournament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nationalsocceracademy.com\/?p=2478","title":{"rendered":"Juventus Presidents Day Tournament – Champions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Link to Photos from the tournament<\/a><\/h3>\n

Youtube Video<\/a><\/h3>\n

Congratulations to the following players who represented NSA at the Juventus Presidents Day tournament in the U10G division and won the Championship — won all 4 games (all shut outs).<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nArianna Bik
\nGrace Callahan
\nAlex Cantelme
\nEmma Hoffman
\nJaanavi Mehta
\nSamantha Montes
\nIzzy Rodriguez
\nSunaiya Sandhu
\nJackie Stanco-Grasela
\nMegan Tomasetti
\nAlly Tomasetti <\/strong><\/p>\n

Coach Fred Hsu<\/p>\n

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NSA U10 Girls Earn Top Prize at President\u2019s Day Cup<\/h2>\n

And Take Home a Lot More<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>It began with an 8:30pm meeting in a warm, crowded hotel room and ended with 11 little hands \u00a0grasping the champions\u2019 trophy together. But it\u2019s what happened along the way that our U10 NSA girls remember most.<\/p>\n

At the Juventus President\u2019s Day Tournament Feb 16-17, the girls played tag with friends, instead of running laps. They were asked to make 10, then 15 passes, before shooting (even in a semi-final game). They were challenged to figure things out for themselves, instead of depending on siren sounds from sideline coaches.<\/p>\n

Most of all, they were treated to a simple game and fun. We all were.<\/p>\n

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When asked what her favorite part of the weekend was, Ally Tomasetti<\/strong> said, \u201cFriends and wall passes.\u201d Ally\u2019s sister, Megan,<\/strong> said she liked how nice everyone was to each other. Then she added, \u201cAnd we played good together.\u201d Sunaiya Sandhu<\/strong> also loved the passing and shared why, \u201cbecause then they (the other team) can\u2019t get the ball, and we score more.\u201d Grace Callaghan<\/strong> answered in one unequivocal burst, \u201cRolling!\u201d You see, after each goal scored, our NSA kids shouted, \u201c1-2-3 Roooooll,\u201d and then 11 blue-and-white bodies flipped a somersault from wherever they were (on or off the field).<\/p>\n

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But there was something more on display at the Juventus Tournament weekend. It\u2019s what we all hope our children experience in sport \u2013 growing as individuals and being part of something bigger than themselves, without giving up being a kid. \u201cI worked my hardest, and the whole team worked their hardest. And it helped us win the trophy,\u201d Arianna Bik <\/strong>said through a toothy grin. \u201cAnd I made a LOT of passes.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI had a fun time hitting the poles on Saturday,\u201d Sam Montes<\/strong> giggled. \u201cOn Sunday, I got it between the posts. Twice!!\u201d<\/p>\n

Emma Hofman<\/strong> had a different perspective on things. \u201cThe hardest part of being a goalie on an NSA team is I don\u2019t get the ball much. The best part is being with friends.\u201d<\/p>\n

Isabella Rodriguez<\/strong> said she loved \u201changing out with friends.\u201d When pressed for more, she admitted the trophy was pretty awesome, but added, \u201cThe trophy means we worked hard as a team, and we earned<\/em> it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Some people (mostly adults) might call the NSA approach unconventional or unorganized or even chaotic.\u00a0 But kids feel right at home.<\/p>\n

NSA is much like the pick-up games kids play on rutty fields after school, when coaches and parents aren\u2019t looking. They choose captains, then choose teams, then choose where they want to play that day. They try out new tricks, tussle in the dirt and find a way to work together. Win or lose they have fun.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith NSA, it doesn\u2019t matter where you are or what you are, you just play the game,\u201d Jahnavi Mehta<\/strong> said. And that\u2019s the truth.<\/p>\n

Last weekend I got to see parents and kids, and a very special coach, all revealing the best of themselves. Jackie Stanco<\/strong> put it perfectly. \u201cCoach Fred gives you time to figure things out. He doesn\u2019t stress you out. He lets you think, instead of doing the job for you.\u201d And my daughter, Alex Cantelme<\/strong>, added, \u201cThe best part of the weekend was getting to be able to play with friends and getting to play soccer. Just play,\u201d she sighed.<\/p>\n

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Words of Wisdom from Coach Fred<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Keep the game simple<\/p>\n

2. Get to the ball in two seconds<\/p>\n

3. Bring lots of extra socks! Or keep the car windows down!!<\/p>\n

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NATIONAL NSA 03 (CAN)<\/a><\/td>\n1<\/td>\nARSENAL FA ELITE 03G (CAN)<\/a><\/td>\n\n

0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

NATIONAL NSA 03 (CAN)<\/a><\/td>\n\n

2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

JUVENTUS SC DESTINO (CAN)<\/a><\/td>\n\n

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NATIONAL NSA 03 (CAN)<\/a><\/td>\n4<\/td>\nSUNNYVALE ALLIANCE SC COMETS 02G RED (CAN)<\/a><\/td>\n\n

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NATIONAL NSA 03 (CAN)<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

ARSENAL FA SILVER 02G (CAN)<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

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Link to Photos from the tournament Youtube Video Congratulations to the following players who represented NSA at the Juventus Presidents Day tournament in the U10G division and won the Championship — won all 4 games (all shut outs). Arianna Bik Grace Callahan Alex Cantelme Emma Hoffman Jaanavi Mehta Samantha Montes Izzy Rodriguez Sunaiya Sandhu Jackie … <\/p>\n

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