![]() ![]() Per the Governor’s latest order, programming can not resume until May 15th. Until then we will do what we can in the best interests of our players, coaches, trainers, volunteers and their families. The bottom line is that we are waiting just like everyone else for authorities to give us the next instructions and protocols in order to start getting back to work, some social activities and our sports. As you know, our local school districts’ decisions will impact our options since we, as well as most of the clubs on Long Island, utilize school district fields for practice and games. On behalf of our entire Board, we hope you and your family are healthy, and we offer our sincere thanks to all in the medical field and other essential positions helping all in need during this crisis.Īs the federal, state, and local governments look to re-open the economy and society as a whole, Our parenting soccer league (Long Island Junior Soccer League) and LER Soccer Club continue to look at the many different ways this will affect the landscape of youth soccer and youth sports as a whole. It is a beautiful game for all, not just the elite player.ĭear Lynbrook/East Rockaway Parents & Players: The vast majority of children won't play ECNL or EDP yet they deserve just as much to play in a league such as LIJSL. Even if the player isn't destined to play EDP, ECNL or whatever high level league you think of, the town teams play an important roll in community and in developing a child's love for the sport. I agree with you and think "town team" are the grass roots that starts a player on to bigger and better. Maybe this will open your eyes some when you're hit in the pocketbook. People such as yourself that look down upon "Town Teams", that follow all the clowns with their accents and throw away all the money you do. You do get points for saying they don't cost much and aren't for profitīecause that is true but I'll tell you, these are all reasons I loved coaching a small club's "town team" to a ENYYSA State Cup Championship, then winning 2 out of 3 games at Regionals which included beating the CT State Champs who at the time were ranked top 10 in the country. I absolutely love people like you who say "Town teams" like it's beneath you. Can BWG, MO, Barca, SUSA, FURY, East Coast, SESA afford to refund parents their funds? Much different decision making, which could bankrupt a few of these clubs. ![]() NYCSL, EDP, etc., have clubs that owe 4 figures to each parent. Consequently, paying back parents isnt all that difficult. They dont cost much and they arent "for-profit" enterprises. For the most part, LIJSL teams are town teams. ![]() Vs Los Altos: Lynbrook gets away with only a win in the Frosh division.I commend them for getting out in front of the situation, but this is a much easier decision than NYCSL and EDP. Vs Santa Clara: Lynbrook does a clean sweep by taking all 3 divisions. Vs Awalt: A 2 point with in the VB and wins in the other two divisions as well. Vs Monta Vista: JV Boys crushed (100+ pts) while Frosh won. Vs Sunnyvale: Another 100+ win for Lynbrook Frosh and a sweep of all 3 divisions. Vs Fremont: Loose the Varsity Boys but with JV & Frosh. Vs Buchser: Lynbrook dominates by easily winning all 3 divisions. Vs Homestead: Lynbrook wins all 3 divisions over the Mustangs. The 2 pt loss in the Frosh being the toughest. Vs Cupertino: Close meets but a loss in all three. ![]() Paul Armstrong (2nd from left) who coaches at Cupertino HS ran for Oakland Tech on the Mile Relay squad.ĬCS Finals: Ron Millazo grabs a 5th in the shot. A team of six won the meet with Brown winning the 440, 880 and anchor (started in 3rd) the Mile Relay. State Finals: How often do you see a HS'er grace the front page of a major newspaper's Sports Section? The Los Altos State Champs, led be Rick Brown, did just that. ![]()
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