It's that time soccer players,
It's Back to Fun-Time
with
Kidz Love Soccer
Fall 2009 Classes!!
Coming soon to your City!
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COMING SOON:
KLS FALL 2009 CLASSES
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Kidz Love Soccer
Fall 2009 Classes
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Starting September in a city near you!
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A Letter From Our Director
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Three Decades of Fun
--- So far!
Hello again!
It
seems like just yesterday that I was asked to consider offering a
soccer program to little kids for the City of Cupertino Parks and
Recreation Department. This was in the spring of 1979. It feels strange
to be speaking of Kidz Love Soccer in terms of three decades. Once
asked, there was no need to ruminate over the decision; I said, "Yes!"
immediately. I thought to myself, "How difficult can it be to teach
kids something I love so much?" Boy, oh boy, was I in for a surprise.
The first session I taught had an enrollment of eight children; I was
terrified. I clearly remember feeling helpless, out of my depth, as the
little faces all looked up at me expectantly, dependently, and not just
a little apprehensively. I wonder if they sensed my own apprehension? I
thought to myself, "Uh oh, now you've stepped in it!" I truly had no
idea what I was doing. I didn't know how to speak to a four-year-old,
let alone teach them the world's most popular game. I think our first
few sessions consisted of a lot of drills, scrimmages, and set pieces,
all of which have been since designated age-inappropriate by us experts
at Kidz Love Soccer, Inc. for a four-year-old. I remember that we had
one ball for all eight children: now there's an optimal approach to
applied dynamics in teaching! I can only imagine what torture it must
have been for those few kids in the early days.
Today,
every player plays with their own ball at their feet, and our
curriculum of 150+ fun games has been fully integrated into a KLS age
specific activity. How things have changed in three decades.
I have heard it said, "The only constant is change." This is not
completely true, and for that I am eternally grateful. We all need some
things in life to be stable - it's how we maintain our bearings in this
life. Under the microscope of close scrutiny, much of what was (in KLS)
remains. For example, in the faces of children, those hopeful
expressions, their shiny, shared exuberance, remains ever unchanged and
joyful. The affect of sweet children on their care-giving adults is
undeniable, universal. I remember looking into those upturned faces for
the first time and the effect they had on me: all at once I encountered
faith for the first time. Those children believed in me and waited for
me to pour meaning into each moment. There was so much trust in their
eyes on that first day, and the weight of that responsibility has
stayed with me ever since. Anyone who tells you that coaching soccer is
all about fun, hasn't discovered the transcendence that embodies the
human experience in youth sports. Children demand the best from each of
us and deserve nothing less. To anyone aspiring to become a teacher,
coach, or parent, I would implore him or her to approach their
particular role soberly and selflessly. Anything short of that will
fall short of a child's need.
Much has changed in three decades. We now reach out to 130+ communities
in two states, as opposed to just one. We have a fully integrated web
site that reaches out to 50,000+ current participants and inward to our
200+ employees, as opposed to hand-written registration cards, with
carbon copies attached. Yes, we are thankful for the digitization of
our business process, which characterizes our communication age, and we
couldn't exist in our current form without a cyber infrastructure. Our
integrated system allows all of our coaches to teach from the same
philosophy and curriculum, albeit the style varies from personality to
personality. I am proud to say that our never-ending search for true
coaching talent has lead us to the many wonderful men and women that
work with our children on KLS fields everywhere.
While the delivery method and portals may have changed through the
years, the human element remains constant. In the final analysis, Kidz
Love Soccer is about human beings: young soccer enthusiasts, their
parents, coaches, administrators, and community centers. It has been
the most invigorating and rewarding aspect of our three decades, and
most of all to know the beautiful children and families of KLS.
Although some components of our work have changed with the times, the
children have always been and always will represent our true north.
Like a compass pointing the way, the faith they place in us continues
to drive us on to excellence. And even though a flawless program
remains elusive, we don't stop trying to attain it. We want what's best
for the children, and I'm quite certain that the love we hold for these
Kidz is quite literally what sets us apart from the rest. This is what
captured my heart in 1979 and what will, I'm sure, continue to
distinguish Kidz Love Soccer for another three decades.
Kidz! Love! Soccer!
--- And KLS loves Kidz. Really.
Sincerely,
Coach Chris Trevisan
Director
Kidz Love Soccer, Inc.
Feel free to contact our Director
at info@kidzlovesoccer.com
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New For Fall 2009
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We're proud to announce new programs
in Roseville, Ca. and Seattle, WA!
To register in these cities, go to
www.roseville.ca.us/parks/default.asp
or
www.seattle.gov/parks
Seattle Community Center Locations:
Ballard
High Point
Hiawatha
Magnolia
Miller
Montlake
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9 WEEK CLASSES!!
Nearly
all of the Kidz Love Soccer fall classes have ADDED A WEEK!! Some
have added TWO WEEKS for a total of 10 WEEK CLASSES.
This means even more of your favorite fun that still fits with your budget.
Get more Kidz Love Soccer this fall!!
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Welcome Back, Coach Ian!
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Kidz Love Soccer in the Pacific Northwest is pleased to announce the return of Coach Ian!!
After
several months working with kids in other locations, including after
school and daycare volunteer opportunities, he has returned to the Kidz
Love Soccer staff.
Some of you may have already seen him on the field.
We
are proud to have Coach Ian back on staff. Look for him in some
of your favorite PNW cities including Edmonds, and other locations
around the north end.
Welcome Back Coach Ian!! We're glad you're back!!
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"Where the score is always fun to fun!"
©2009 Kidz Love Soccer, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
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Kidz Love Soccer
Affordable fun that's good for the mind and body!
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Where
else can your child get a good dose of fun and exercise while learning
the world's most popular sport all at the same time?
Kidz Love Soccer,
that's where!
Our 2009 Fall programs promise to bring more of KLS' unique brand of wholesome soccer fun to your kids at down to earth prices.
It's a whole lot cheaper than a family cruise or a ski vacation!
Check out our
FALL 2009
schedule,
now online at
Program Schedules
Kidz Love Soccer:
Where the score is always fun to fun!
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Kidz Love Soccer WANTS YOU!!
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Are you an enthusiastic, self-starter?
Do you like rewarding work that keeps you outdoors and not cooped up in an office?
Do you have a strong sense of altruism and a passion for teaching kidz?
THEN KLS WANTS YOU!!
We
are seeking highly motivated, upbeat, fun-loving and responsible adult
coaches to fill positions all over our California and Washington
locations.
Email a resume and cover letter that details what makes you uniquely qualified to teach kidz ages 2-12.
Email:
calirecruiting
@kidzlovesoccer.com
or
pnwrecruiting
@kidzlovesoccer.com
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Kidz Love Soccer Foundation Scholarship Fund!
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A little help can go a long way!
Every year we are encouraged and uplifted by the smiles and skills we provide.
Still, some soccer players have the desire but not the means to play.
Kidz Love Soccer Foundation
Scholarship Fund
This
non-profit arm of Kidz Love Soccer has been created to fill the void
between desire and need, making available monies to those kidz whose
families simply cannot provide them with the means to join our programs.
Please help us provide this "beautiful game" of soccer to any child who wishes to play.
Make a donation to the KLSF today!
To make a donation call:
(408) 252 1894
and let us know that you would like to donate. Any amount is appreciated and all donations are tax deductible!
EIN: 20-2705420
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MOMMY, DADDY & ME
Classes for 2-3.5 year olds
Did
you know Kidz Love Soccer offers classes for kidz 2-3.5. Our
parent participation classes, called Mommy, Daddy, and Me, introduce
your toddler to the world's most beautiful game.
Recreational,
age-appropriate classes are designed to help kidz learn beginner soccer
skills through numbers, colors, animal, and other fun, imagery and
recall games.
Classes are 1/2 hour and you get to play along with your soccer player.
Call
your local parks department and ask about Mommy, Daddy, and Me, the fun
way to introduce your soccer player to fun the Kidz Love Soccer way!
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Don't let fall leave without joining us on the field.
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Classes for soccer players ages 2-12 are enrolling all over California and Washington.
Join us for lots of fall-time fun,
Kidz Love Soccer, where the score is always fun to fun! (TM)
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