PAWest Recognition for our 5v5 participation.
by Ed Skibinski 12/5
Here is an exsert from an email discussion with Cristine Henderson (PA West District 3 Director).
-- The 5v5 format that we experienced last Fall is becoming a fixture. The USSF and USYS just sanctioned it and it will become mandated policy by 2017 for all soccer orgs. You should credit your club for forming the first 5v5 team in Western PA history, and helping to form the first 5v5 league (U15) in PA West.
You need to read about the 5v5 format. All European states credit the 5v5 for being the most effective format in developing youth soccer players and elevating them into elite levels of soccer. Brazil, Spain and Germany all claim the 5v5 format produced more international superstars in their states than any other format or training.
It's the smallest number of players where you still have positions. Nobody can hide. It produces something like 350% more touches to the ball per player, and causes the goalkeeper to engage in the ball more in one game than in an entire season of 11v11 games. German state DOCs told the U.S., had the USA utilized the 5v5 format sooner in their training and youth division programs, the USA would be a much bigger force to be reckoned. That said, all European states and S. America have done away with the 11v11 game in youth divisions elite and academy levels. The 5v5 format is #1. Be prepared to see the changes in the USA as they now play catch-up.
CVYS Board would like to thank our coaches, parents and players for being part of the initial 5v5 league this past Fall Session. In additional, thank you Andy Armutat for all your time and effort in bringing these teams together.
Michael Alberico
Assistant
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John Patterson
Assistant
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Alberica, Antonio
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Albanese, Madison
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Galzerano, Matthew
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Ankney, Adelle
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Golletti, Tanner
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Conti, Eva
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Johnsen, Isaac
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Depenhart, Seth
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Kennelly, Kevin
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Patterson, Jodi
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Lucci, Michael
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Seese, Gina
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Nairn, Payne
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Talerico, Elyse
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Ott, Ethan
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Wilson, Colin
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Wilfong, Jeremy
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Wilson, Connor
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Wilson, Tyler
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Yerdon, Noah
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