In This Issue
2009 USPSA Nationals
The 2009 USPSA national tournament, held in Fishers, Indiana, was a huge success. The top twenty qualifying teams from across the nation (10 Division 1 and 10 Division 2) came together to fight for the title of first place. This was the first year teams had to qualify to be a part of the national tournament. Congratulations to the winning teams!
Division 1
1st Place- Circle City Rollers
2nd Place- Atlanta Synergy
3rd Place- RHI Sudden Impact
Golden Guard- Case Calvert
MVP- Katie Dickey
Division 2
1st Place- Turnstone Fearless Flyers
2nd Place- CourageThunder
3rd Place- GLASA Fire
Golden Guard- Brandon Stump
MVP- Joel Rodriguez
A Message from the President!
Dear Power Soccer friends and members,
I hope those of you who were in the National Tournament had an exciting and competitive weekend in Indianapolis. It was a great weekend with noticeable higher intensity and skill and I only suspect it will increase as teams go back to their home states and develop new plays and strategies.
The annual meeting also took place during the national tournament weekend. Membership approved an increase to the team registration fee of $50.00 per team which will bring team registration to $250.00 this fall. This increase will assist the USPSA to continue to reach out to new power soccer players across the country and bring them the excitement you have all experienced and enjoyed.
Congratulations to Tracy Mayer from MN who was voted in and has the seat of the Deputy Vice President. We are happy to have Tracy officially on board and we know he will add a lot to the organization.
The H1N1 virus has been looming in the background and has not received the media exposure as it did when it first hit the US.. Recently, the 1 millionth case was reported worldwide. The USPSA is taking the virus seriously and has struck a pose of cautiousness concerning power soccer camp. The Courage Center runs a great camp and the concerns are not with the Camp Courage but rather the gathering of people who are at risk. The World Health Organization has also issued a paper indicating to doctors to no longer test for H1N1 but rather they should assume the patient has the virus and begin to treat for it. Please, those of you who are at risk, be careful with this. Because the media hasn't reported on this doesn't mean the risk does not exist out there.
The first major event of the new season will be the Americas Champions Cup in October. This International competition will be held in Atlanta, GA between the top four finishing division 1 teams from this years national tournament and the top four teams from Canada. The teams to represent the US will be Circle City Rollers, Atlanta Synergy, RHI Sudden Impact, and Ball State Cardinals. Please join me in wishing all of our teams good luck in this event.
Team USA invitations for selection camp will be going out very soon. This next team will defend the 2007 World Cup Championship win. Good luck to all of you who will be invited.
I hope all of you have a safe and enjoyable summer.
Dominic Russo
President
USPSA
Congratulations to Team USA Staff!
Head Coach, Chris Finn, announced Team USA staff at Nationals. Congratulations to the following!
Assistant Coach- Mike Hayes
Team Manager- Giovanni Rome
Assistant Team Manager- Mark Pratt
Training Referee- Jonathan Newman
Equipment Manager- Mark Berron
Financial Manager- Lemuel Calvert
Team Nurse- Jill Lundgren
Grant Coordinator- Emily Perhamus
PR Assistant- Crystal Wietalla-Braswell
The tentative schedule leading to the World Cup in 2011 has also been announced.
August 15, 2009: 20 athletes chosen to attend team selection camp.
November 2009: potential selection camp
January 2010: selection camp or training camp depending on November date
April 2010: training camp
August 2010: training camp
October 2010: training camp
January 2011: training camp
April 2011: training camp
August 2011: training camp
October 2011: training camp
The World Cup site has not yet been determined. It will most likely take place between June and November 2011. Team USA is actively looking for assistance in hosting a training camp or fundraising and marketing. Please contact
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Notes
CONGRATULATIONS! Winner of 50-50!
Congratulations to Stephanie Nedrow from Arizona Heat 2nd Degree. She is the winner of $33 from the 50-50 raffle at Nationals.
Introducing Power Soccer!
Jonathan Newman recruiting new soccer players at a clinic in Fresno, CA, June 8, 2009.
USPSA APPAREL & TEAM USA CHAMPIONSHIP SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE FOR SALE ONLINE!
 Purchase your USPSA t-shirts, ball caps and 2007 Team USA Championship T-shirts on now on line for your convenience!
Our new League Store will be offering new items in the future. Check back often to see what is new!Team USA Shirt
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