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Got Tryouts? Registrations are Free

If you are holding tryouts and would like to use SportsSignup's online registration system to track who's signed up, no problem. There are several ways to deal with tryout registrations, and since we work with sports organizations every day, we have seen many implementations and can give you the options and let you know the pros and cons of each. As far as the registration fee goes, our general rule is that if you don't charge for tryouts, we don't impose registration fees, plain and simple. If you charge $50 for tryouts for some reason (like you have ice or pool time), normal registration fees apply.

Your account executive will be happy to discuss options for tryouts, and get things configured just the way you want them. If you have a tryout program and would like to have the fees waived, please contact your account executive or email support@sportssignup.com.

Questions? Please email support@sportssignup.com, our support staff would be happy to assist you. To learn more about SportsSignup, visit www.SportsSignup.com.

“SportsSignup” for a Red Bulls Soccer Camp!

RED BULL NEW YORK KICKS OFF CAMP PROGRAMS

 

Online Registrations for Summer Programs Now Being Accepted

 

SECAUCUS, NJ (February 20, 2008) – The New York Red Bulls are excited to announce its 2008 player development summer camp schedule.  With over 80 regional camp locations to choose from, New York Red Bulls soccer camps cater to players ages U-4 – U-18 and are located throughout the New York, New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania regions

All programs are operated directly by the New York Red Bulls with Red Bulls youth soccer coaching staff providing a high level of professional coaching at all locations.

“Each camp program has been carefully designed by our player development experts,” said Jeff Agoos, New York Red Bulls Sporting Director.  “Boys and girls of all ages and abilities are able to hone their skills as they progress through a set daily schedule that specifically focuses on important technical and tactical learning outcomes.”

A range of camp sessions will be offered including community camps for beginner and development players, team camps for travel players and Elite Camps for advanced level soccer players.  Additional programs will include a special one week ‘fantasy’ camp held at Giants Stadium and five residential camps which provide the opportunity for players to experience an intensive level sleep away soccer experience at top level facilities.

All camp programs will offer a unique experience that helps connect youth soccer players to the professional team.  Other exclusive privileges and rewards include a Red Bulls t-shirt and ball, a ticket to a Red Bulls game, and the opportunity to play on Giants Stadium field prior to a game as part of an exciting post camp graduation ceremony.  Selected camp locations will also have guest visits by professional Red Bulls players.

To find out more information on our camp locations or to bring a camp to your community please click here or e-mail: register@newyorkredbulls.com

 

To redistribute this Release to your members by e-mail, use this URL: Download Red_Bulls_Summer_Camp_PressRelease.pdf

 

The Red Bulls open their MLS regular season on April 5 against the Columbus Crew at 7:30 PM ET.  For tickets, please call 1.877.RBSOCCER or log onto www.newyorkredbulls.com.

 

— newyorkredbulls.com —

Get The CoachingMinute for Free - for All Your Coaches

At SportsSignup, we care a lot about making your organization run more efficiently. We go beyond the "typical" features offered by other online registration vendors by integrating KidSafePlus coach and volunteer background checking. Being parents ourselves, we also understand the importance of having good, qualified coaches in front of our children, and having good background checks is only one step in the process.

We believe educating coaches is the key to the health and long-term success of your organization. This is why SportsSignup has partnered with CoachingSchool.org (read press release) to deliver the best and most affordable online coaching education, training and certification available today.

It's not how a coach teaches a child how to dribble a ball, follow through after a shot or defend against a fast break that you receive calls from upset parents.  It's the things coaches do and say to kids and parents that put your program in jeopardy!

Coaches Largely Unaware of Impact of Communications with Kids

Research shows that children remember with 80% accuracy what was said to them by coaches.  On the other hand, the study by Coach Effectiveness Training from the University of Washington states that coaches remember with only 20% accuracy what they have said to children.  The report concludes that "coaches are blissfully unaware of the affects of what they say to children."

Would this kind of behavior by coaches make for a good program?
We think not.

About The CoachingMinute

CoachingSchool.org's education does not start and stop with your "mandatory" coaches meeting that only 60-70% of your coaches show up for.  The key to the program is the CoachingMinute.

The CoachingMinute is a weekly audio email that provides useful information about some aspect of coaching children.  It is the CoachingMinute that we want to make available to your entire organization free of charge between now and July 1, 2008!  This is a great opportunity to sample the paradigm shifting coaching education we provide.

Here are some samples of the CoachingMinute for your review:

Sample 1

Sample 2

Get It For Free - Here's How

As a SportsSignup customer, all you have to do is send  an e-mail to info@SportsSignup.com stating your interest in this great offer - and we will let you know how to get started. You will need to provide us with a list of all the coaches and/or parents (in a CSV, or comma delimited file) so we can send the CoachingMinute to them on your behalf. Of course, anyone can opt-out from receiving the e-mails at any time.