MapleBrook is pleased to announce that we will be hosting fall age group training sessions on the following dates and times.  All registered fall players are invited to attend the sessions.  Please make sure you bring shin guards, water, and a soccer ball to all sessions.

U9 Boys:  September 1, 6, 13, 20, 27, and October 4 from 5:45-7:00 p.m. at Oak View Elementary.
U10 Boys:  September 1, 6, 13, 20, 27, and October 4 from 7:00-8:15 p.m. at Oak View Elementary.
U9 Girls:  September 2, 7, 14, 21, 28, and October 5 from 5:45-7:00 p.m. at Oak View Elementary.
U10 Girls:  September 2, 7, 14, 21, 28, and October 5 from 7:00-8:15 p.m. at Oak View Elementary.
U11 Girls and Boys:  September 2 and September 9 from 6:00-7:15 p.m.  September 15, 22, 29 and October 6 from 5:30-6:45 p.m.  All sessions at Gleason Fields. 
U12 Girls and Boys:  September 2 and September 7 from 6:00-7:15 p.m.  September 14, 21, 28 and October 5 from 5:30-6:45 p.m.  All sessions at Gleason Fields.
U13 Girls:  September 3, 10, 17, 24, October 1, and 8 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Gleason Fields.
U14 Girls:  September 3, 10, 17, 24, October 1, and 8 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Gleason Fields.

Congratulations to the U18 Girls C1 team coached by Tim LaDuke for winning the OATHS award for the second year in a row.  OATHS is an award given by MYSA for sportsmanship by the team, coaches and parents. 

At each game all referees are asked to complete the evaluation of each team’s players, coaches and fans. Referees are asked if the players are playing within the rules and spirit of the game. Coaches will be evaluated to make sure all players and officials are treated with respect. And fans are expected to support all players, coaches, and referees in a positive manner.  Responses are tabulated and the data analyzed to determine our OATHS winners. The results of the tabulations are used to evaluate overall sportsmanship throughout the state of Minnesota.

Velocity Sports Performance (Velocity) and MapleBrook Soccer have partnered for this upcoming training season.  MapleBrook Soccer players and teams now have discounted pricing on advanced performance training at Velocity. This is a great opportunity to enhance your strength and speed as a soccer player.  Click HERE to see the promotional document.  Please call to make your reservations today.

The University of Minnesota Women’s Soccer Team is offering a great promotion for all of their home games this season.  If you bring your team to a game, group tickets at the door will be $3 per player.  If you purchase your tickets online at www.mygophersports.com using the promo code "club" you can get them for only $1 per player.  Please make sure you put our club name in the mandatory field when requested.  As an additional incentive the game on October 22^nd has Free admission!!!  Please take advantage of seeing some wonderful soccer in our own back yard.

Maple Grove Senior High Boys and Girls Varsity teams need ball chaser volunteers for home games.  Children ages 9 and above (3rd grade and above) may volunteer.  For more information, click HERE.

2011 summer competitive traveling soccer tryouts are complete.  MapleBrook is now in the team formation phase.  Teams will be posted on our Tryouts web page as soon as an entire age group is complete.  Please click HERE for Tryouts and Team Formation Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).  If your question is not answered, please contact Rick Sexton at rsexton@maplebrooksoccer.com.

Click HERE for an online version of an article in the Osseo Press about MapleBrook and USA Cup. 

The Star Tribune did a feature story on the planned Maple Grove Sports Dome (click HERE).

Consistent with our Mission Statement, MapleBrook's Board of Directors and staff are committed to programs that focus on providing a positive soccer environment for all players, parents, coaches, team managers, officials, and fans.  

Motivated by this commitment, MapleBrook is partnering with the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association (MYSA) to provide a research-based, educational program called Parents and Coaches Together (PACT).  Co-developed by the University of Notre Dame and MYSA, PACT is designed to help coaches and parents create a positive environment for everyone involved that builds character and thus creates "champions" on and off the field. 
     
In 2009, our coaches and team managers became "PACT certified" prior to the beginning of the season.  As a result, we have made exceptional strides towards having a positive impact on our youth.  Now, we would like all MapleBrook parents to also benefit from this excellent program.
    
In 2010, MapleBrook set and achieved its goal of at least one parent of every player involved in our programs to attend a PACT seminar prior to summer soccer season.  Because of the importance of this initiative, MapleBrook will continue to ask one parent of each new player to the club to attend a PACT seminar.  MapleBrook will begin to offer seminars beginning in November 2010 through February 2011 at a variety of times and locations.  Once certified, player passes will be issued for participation in the 2011 season.  Watch for more information on seminar dates and times on our website and through email communication.
    
For additional information on PACT, and how the program benefits players on and off the field, please click HERE.

To register for a PACT seminar, click HERE.

For current referee information and to view clinic sign up information, please visit the Minnesota State Referee Committee website:  www.minnesotasrc.org.

Please visit Minnesota Youth Soccer Association's (MYSA) website to read current referee information and rules: 2010 MYSA Rule Summary for Referees.

We are excited to announce our new REFEREE MENTOR PROGRAM.  If you are an experienced referee who would like to get involved in helping young referees improve their confidence and referee skills, please contact our Referee Assignor, Tanya Peplinski, at 763-494-4283.  If you are a new referee who would like to be mentored, or you have questions you would like to ask a more experienced referee, please contact our Referee Assignor.

For any questions, you may contact our Referee Assignor, Tanya Peplinski, at  tanyapep@earthlink.net or 763-494-4283.

September 11:  MYSA fall season may begin
September 12, 19, 26, and October 3:  Little Blasters and Intermediate Little Blasters