Hounds Announce 2008 Schedule
The Riverhounds return to the field in 2008.  The ‘Hounds home opener is set for May 3 against league champ and cross-state rival Harrisburg.  Their season opener is April 19 at Cleveland.  Visit riverhounds.com for complete details.

PA West Soccer Unveils Online Parent Learning
Being a parent of a young athlete can be challenging in a variety of ways.  PA West Soccer and Sports Path are providing online courses for the soccer parent.  “Helping Your Child Compete” and “Assisting The Young Gifted Player” are among the four soccer topics offered to help parents of players age 4-16 improve their sport parenting skills. 

US Youth Soccer Launches National Club Directory
US Youth Soccer is making it easy to find a club with their new, free club directory.  The new service will assist those seeking US Youth Soccer programs in their area or in an area to which  they’ll be moving; the Club Directory will provide 24-hour access to club, league and association searches via USYouthSoccer.org.  Register by January 1 and your club will have a chance to win one or four sets of KwikGoal Academy Goals (8 x 24).

NSCAA Boys All-American Team Announced
Peters Twp. native Shane Pruitt (Beadling) was named to the 2007 NSCAA Boys All-American Team.  Congratulations Shane!

Coaches Training Helps Solve Problems
A recent report by the Citizenship Through Sports Alliance cites lack of training and accountability among youth coaches and parents as the primary source of problems.  The report recommends community and state levels requirements for mandated training and education programs.

Goal Safety Is Important
It may be the off season but it’s never the wrong time to think about goal safety.  Unsecured portable goals present a tremendous risk as you’ll see in this TV report from Boston.

PA West Soccer Offers Online Background Checks
Coaches and volunteers can complete their background check requirements using the PA West Soccer eKidSafe system. It’s easy to use and just a mouse click away.

Now’s The Time To Register For Coaching Courses
PA West Soccer has an E, D and National Y course scheduled for this summer and we’ve made it easier to register for them.  Click Here to visit a complete list of courses.  When you find the course you want to attend simply click the e-Register icon and complete the form.

PA West Soccer Announces Out2.com As Sports News Web Destination
PA West Soccer announces a partnership with Out2.com. The new national online newspaper is an easy way for members to access national, state and local news, including soccer coverage. Members can also post their soccer news on the Out2.com soccer news page.