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	Looking for Mentor Coaches SAC is looking for Recreational Mentor Coaches for the Fall 2019 season. Players aged 16 or older are eligible to coach one of SAC’s Recreational teams. This is a great way to fulfill service hour requirements, build experience and teach young players soccer. The commitment for this program is a one hour practice during the week, at a time and location of your choosing, and a game each Saturday for the 8 weeks of the season (starting Sept 7). If interested, please contact cblackburncoo@sachc.org.
	Select Tournament Updates Schedules, Bracketing Structures & Rules have been posted to the dedicated Select Tournament webpage.
	Job Vacancy The Soccer Association of Columbia (SAC) is looking for a part time Social Media Specialist. Click here to view job description. If interested, please contact Craig Blackburn, Executive Director, at cblackburncoo@sachc.org with a current resume.
	Angelo’s Soccer Corner – Summer Coupon SAC Summer 2019 Coupon (pdf) www.soccercorner.com
	Recreational Summer League (7v7) Boys 2012/2011 Schedule (pdf) Boys 2010/2009 Schedule (pdf) Boys 2008/2007 Schedule (pdf) Girls 2010/2009 Schedule (pdf) Girls 2008/2007 Schedule (pdf) *We will be making up the July 17 cancellations on Wed, August 14. Same times and fields that were originally scheduled.
	Fall 2019/Spring 2020 Travel/Pre-Academy Coaches The 19/20 Travel/Pre-Academy Coaches list has been posted to the website. Click here to view.
	Glory Days Gift Certificate Promo SAC is selling $25 gift certificates to Glory Days (Ellicott City Location) for $15. Certificates will expire December 31, 2019. Limited number of certificates available. Cash or Check only. Not redeemable for cash, alcohol or gratuity. Contact Gina at the SAC office if you are interested: gina@sachc.org
	The Bob Lucido Fields at Covenant Park An aerial tour of our complex. https://vimeo.com/138686409
	SAC Magnets SAC car magnets and stickers can be obtained free of charge at the SAC Office.

Lucido Fields at Covenant Park

(410) 992-1111

Field 1: Open
Field 3: Open
Field 4: Open
Field 5: Open
Field 6: Open
Field 7: Open
Field 8: Open
Field 9: Open

BOE – Grass Fields

(410) 313-6827

Alpha Ridge Park/Glenelg HS/Marriott’s Ridge HS/Western Regional Park

(410) 313-4372

Blandair Park/Oakland Mills HS

(410) 313-3673

Dayton Oaks Park/Reservoir HS/Schooly Mills Park

(410) 313-4458

Howard Community College

(410) 992-1111

Field 1: Open
Field 2: Open
Field 3a: Open
Field 3b: Open
Field 4a: Open
Field 4b: Open
Field 5a: Open
Field 5b: Open

Atholton HS/Cedar Lane Park/Hammond HS/Wilde Lake HS

(410) 313-4453

Centennial HS/Centennial Park/River Hill HS

(410) 313-4454

Howard HS/Long Reach HS/Mt.Hebron HS/Rockburn Park/Troy Park

(410) 313-4455

Primary Tryouts

SAC holds Primary Tryouts annually in the May/June time frame for the upcoming seasonal year. All 2018/2019 Primary Tryouts have concluded. Please refer to the Supplemental Tryouts section to view teams who are actively looking for players.

Primary tryouts for the Fall 2019/Spring 2020 season have been posted:
Select Tryouts
Travel/Pre-Academy Tryouts
Pre-Academy Tryouts (Boys 2004 & 2002 )

Supplemental Tryouts

Supplemental tryouts are scheduled by coaches who are looking to add players to their team. Some teams will post specific tryouts dates/times and others will issue a general notice. Either way, please reach out to the contact listed if you are interested in attending.

Tryouts for the Fall 2019/Spring 2020 Season:

Girls 2011 Travel (United Blue)
8/13 | 5:45-7:00pm | Centennial Park North
(entrance off of Old Annapolis Road)
Contact coach Bradford at emily.brad188@gmail.com

Boys 2008 Select
8/15 | 7:00-8:00pm | Western Regional Park (grass)
Contact coach Jensen at jonolavjensen@yahoo.com or 410-596-9125

Girls 2008/2007 Select
8/19 | 6:00-7:15pm | River Hill High School Stadium

Boys 2004 Travel (United Blue)
Holding supplemental tryouts next week and next month.
Contact coach Ibarra at 301-675-9575 or SACunitedhc@aol.com for more information

Boys 2003 Travel (United Blue)
Looking for 2 field players
Contact coach Gerrity at sgerrity@yahoo.com or 410-971-9964

Boys 2008 Travel (United Gold)
Looking for 3 players
Contact coach Ouchikh at mouchikh@gmail.com

Boys 2007 Travel (United Gold)
Looking for a goalkeeper
Contact coach Dheini at 202-258-3288

Girls 2002 Travel (Premier Blue)
Looking to add one player
Contact coach Narron at pnarron@cablingsystemsinc.net or 301-741-0187

Boys 2003 Travel (Pre-Academy)
Contact coach Martins at pm2110@yahoo.com or 240-938-0722 for more information.

Girls 2006 Travel (United Blue & United White)
Looking for a goalkeeper and field players.
Players born in 2007 are able to play up an age group if interested.
Contact coach Bouman at 410.978.5587 or mjaybouman@gmail.com to inquire about a supplemental tryout.

Meeting Schedule

Junior Academy Coaches Meeting
March 27, 2019 | 8:00pm | Covenant Church

New Coaches Meeting
April 1, 2019 | 8:00pm | SAC Office

Parent Education for Rising 2012/2011 Age Groups
April 24, 2019 | 8:00pm | Covenant Church

Annual General Meeting
June 11, 2019 | 8:00pm | Covenant Church

Select Tournament Meeting
August 21, 2019 | 7:30pm | Covenant Church

Travel Coaches Meeting
August 18, 2019 | 7:00pm | Covenant Church

Rec Coaches Meeting
August 27, 2019 | 8:00pm | Covenant Church

Junior Academy Coaches Meeting
August 28, 2019 | 8:00pm | Covenant Church

Coaching Education Schedule

Rec Coaching Education
Instructor: Aki Lake, Recreational Program Director

Observing Travel Technical Training
TBD

Rec GK Education
TBD

Junior Academy Coaches Training
Instructor: Willie Ibarra, Travel Coach
TBD

New Coaches Training Session
TBD

	John Ellinger, Jozy Altidore and Kyle Beckerman Reflect on the History of U-17 Residency Program Click here
	American Safety & Health Institute Basic first aid for the community and workplace http://co.grand.co.us/DocumentCenter/View/555
	US Soccer Heading Mandates US Soccer has implemented mandates, effective January 1, 2016, which restrict the heading of a soccer ball for players aged 12 and under. Click here for more complete information on the mandates.
	Concussions in Soccer What players, parents, coaches, & referees need to know. Provided by U.S. Soccer: Powerpoint: https://ussoccer.box.com/s/ik3j2mh4xrs82zfsn4wgy9x00pgmi3cm Video: https://ussoccer.box.com/s/c44by584fg167wejxk2lw1k66bntu0s5
	Concussion Facts. Provided by CDC http://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/coach.html
	Howard County Introduces Life-Saving App Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services has introduced a smartphone app called PulsePoint. When someone calls 911 about a person in sudden cardiac arrest, PulsePoint will notify citizens in the area trained in CPR that someone needs assistance. It also provides maps and directions to the nearest Automated External Defibrillator, or AED. Source Article from Baltimore Sun