Fantastic 4

Spring 2010 Fantastic 4v4 Info & Feedback

Thursday, 04 February 2010 15:13

The FAN4 session will be on Saturdays, starting on March 6 and running until May 1st (No games on April 3rd, Easter Holiday weekend), at Marina Hills Upper and Lower Fields, according to the schedule below. We'll need lots of parent helpers for field set up and to act as game facilitators (no coaches). Please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with helper in the subject line if you can help.

2:00 - FAN4 Girls U8 - Marina Hills Upper
2:15 - FAN4 Girls U7 - Marina Hills Upper
3:30 - FAN4 Boys U7/8 - Marina Hills Upper
3:45 - FAN4 Boys/Girls U6 - Marina Hills Lower

Skills & Drills Wednesday:

The first Midweek Evening Skill Sessions will be held on March 24th from 5.30pm to 7pm at Marina Hills Upper field - Come Down to Fantastic 4v4 Skills & Drills Wednesdays;

We will repeat every Wednesday, except for Spring Break Week, April 7th, when we will have no Skills Session. Please arrive on time or preferrably 15 minutes before the start.

Optional - Attendance at the Skills Sessions is purely optional, and is for those parents and players seeking additional training mid-week in a more traditional, coach-centric format.

Bring a size 3 ball - For the Skills Session, please have your child bring their own ball, in addition to wearing their Fan 4 uniform, shing-guards and cleats, as well as sufficient water (and snack if needed). This session will only be open to children wearing Fan 4 uniforms.

No additional Charge or Registration Required - The Wed Night Skills Session comes included within your Fan 4 registration, so no further payments or registrations are necessary, all you need to do is show-up with your child in their Fan 4 uniform.

Other Fan 4 News:

Feedback - Please see below feedback from one of our Fan 4 parents. If you would like to send in feedback, positive or negative, feel free to email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Fan 4 creates a player-centric environment without pressure from significant others (coaches, parents), where children can play soccer on their own terms, enjoy themselves more, be more creative, and experiment, while at the same time getting more touches, more goals, playing more of the field, and ultimately becoming more complete players than they are able to by relying solely on a traditional, coach-centric environment.

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Fantastic 4v4 is Simply Fantastic!

Fan 4 creates a player-centric environment without pressure from significant others (coaches, parents), where children can play soccer on their own terms, enjoy themselves more, be more creative, and experiment, while at the same time getting more touches, more goals, playing more of the field, and ultimately becoming more complete players than they are able to by relying solely on a traditional, coach-centric environment.

Fantastic 4v4 is only offered in the Spring, with registration around January or February.

Please see the positive feedback below from Fan 4 parents:

May 10, 2010

"Hi Cary,

Noah (boy age 6) can't stop talking about Fan 4. Since the last day, he has been asking, "why is it over? when will 4x4 start again?"

The concept of a year away, is a hard one for him! Fall team was and is great, but the Fan 4 was truly extra special.

I just wanted you to know how it touched one boy, and also to thank you for all your work and dedicated efforts that made it possible.

I think all goals are met, if kids are so excited and positive about the experience.

Thanks for All!

Haya & Jake

parents of Noah"

May 3, 2010

"Thank you for the wonderful, positive experience my daughter Leyla had in Fan 4 Soccer! It was her (our) first time playing LNYSA soccer, and she gained so much confidence -- it provided the perfect experience for her to learn about soccer, experience playing with other girls her age and not be stressed about winning the game. The patches are such a great reward, and as they said at the opening night meeting, my daughter really tried hard just to get a different patch each week!

Not sure when it might even fit into the calendar, but my older daughter (G-10) would have also benefited from a Fan 4 like experience. She played regular recreational soccer this Spring and it was a challenge for her to "catch up" with some of the more experienced girls in her division. We did the Winter camp and that was very helpful, but nothing like what Leyla experienced through Fan 4.

The tournament was amazingly well organized, and having spiritwear for us newcomers to snap up was perfect. Leyla also really enjoyed getting an ice cream -- so glad we could also buy one for our older daughter so we could keep the peace in the household!

Please also extend our thanks and appreciation to our Field Marshall -- he was always kind and supportive when I had to dash off and retrieve my older daughter from another field. We'll do our best to spread a positive word about your program -- hope to see you all again next Spring!

-Evelyn"

April 20, 2010

"Hi,

I'm taking this opportunity to say THANK YOU for all your hard work with Fantasic 4v4! My daughter loves the program and can't wait for 2:15pm every Saturday. The patches are a terrific reward for the kids, too.

Thank you for all you do for soccer in Laguna Niguel.

~shelly"

March 24, 2010

"....Fan 4 is not focused on coaching. But that is why I like it. My boys have had great coaches who taught and showed them how to play the game. The Fan 4 now lets them figure the game out on their own without any pressure. My youngest made 13 goals on Saturday. On his own, without any intervention, he began passing the ball to his teammates so they could score goals as well. He probably wouldn't have done that on a team as he looks to the coach to tell him what to do.

Bottom line, the Fan 4 provides freedome to the players.

-Eric P."

March 15, 2010

"Dear LNYSA Board Members,

Yesterday was our second day for Spring Soccer for my U8/U9 daughter and the new Fantastic 4X4 format. I must admit that at first glance this format seems to me to be a little strange. I asked my Daughter what she thought about this new soccer format. I thought you would like to here some of her comments.

"Dad, I loved soccer today. This was the best soccer day I have ever had."

"Why can't we play this way every day?"

"Did you know that I scored 7 goals today. That is more than I scored all last season"

The format might seem strange to adults, but my Daughter loved it! Not sure who came up with this idea but I sure am glad you did. LNYSA rocks!

Thanks for everything.

-Shane G."

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LNYSA's innovative new program for U6 to U8 players, Fantastic 4, is off to a great start. Says parent Samantha Tracey:

"Great start yesterday to this new program! My daughter had a fantastic time (pun intended! Grin ), and is very excited about the season!"

It's not too late to sign up for Fantastic 4 Spring Soccer. Bring three copies of a completed Registration Formto Marina Hills Park on any Saturday at 12:15pm, along with the Registration Fee of $75. We will have a uniform at the park! Remember to bring outdoor shoes and shin guards for your Fantastic 4 player!

NEW! See the lastest pictures from the Fan4 Tournament

Fantastic 4X4 - LNYSA's fun Spring program for younger players

Wednesday, 18 February 2009 11:00

LNYSA's Fantastic 4X4 program is an innovative program for younger players. meant to teach the game in a safe, friendly environment. Please read this article for a fascinating study of the powerful results of this program. Fantastic 4X4 is for players in the U6, U7 and U8 age groups whose birthdays are between August 1, 2001 and July 31, 2004. If you missed the registration meeting on February 22, 2010, we will have another Registration Day on March 6th, 1:30 pm at Marina Hills Field, where you can submit your registration form and check for $85 (or proof of payment online via Paypal) and pickup your uniform.

Season Begins March 6th and will run until May 1st (no games on April 3rd), Game Times:

2:00 pm - Marina Hills Upper field - Girls U8

2:15 pm - Marina Hills Lower field - Girls U7

3:30 pm - Marina Hills Upper Field - Boys U8&U7

3:45 pm - Marina HIlls Lower Field - Boys & Girls U6

Mid-week Evening Skills Sessions - Open to all Fantastic 4v4 players - Location and Times To Be Announced.

How can I help? - We need Facilitators and Field Marshals. Please contact the Fantastic 4v4 coordinator with your interest or questions: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

For details behind the philosophy and goals of this program, please see this informational article.

Kids Playing a Game - The Philosophy behind Fantastic 4X4

Written by Ali Diba

The Fantastic 4v4 Program is an innovative program and from the outset it may seem a bit odd since there are no coaches and no teams. Many parents expect to see a trained coach, working with their child, teaching them the soccer skills. This is certainly a valid form of player development as hundreds of children successfully experienced during the Fall season.

Fantastic 4v4 is designed with a different purpose in mind.

Many progressive organizations that are focused on development of young players have come to the recognition that there is a missing element in our programs as it stands today. They have identified this missing element by tracing the developmental steps of the greatest players in the world. Many of these individuals have gone through a period of playing unorganized form of soccer on street corners and neighborhood playing courts. No coaches, referees, or other adults to tell them how to play the game. The players have formed teams themselves and set their own rules. This has given them the opportunity to experiment and to discover without the adult pressure and the fear of making mistakes.

LNYSA is trying to recreate an environment similar to what these advanced players have experienced during their early childhood development. The goal is to encourage players to play, have fun, and to enjoy the game.

Why no set coaches? - So the players can experiment on their own and discover the game. “The game is the best teacher”.

Why no set teams? - So players end up playing and observing different skills. This gives them the opportunity to copy others that they play with.

LNYSA will provide the playing facilities with an adult “facilitators” to help organize the games each Saturday. The program will include a player recognition component which will be focused on motivating players through positive encouragement. To complement the Fantastic 4v4, the program will have a Friday night “Skill Session” component free for those players/parents that are interested to work under instructional settings with trained coaches and trainers.

This is a pilot program and will be assessed at the end of the season by way of seeking input from all parents involved. Please don’t hesitate to email any questions or concerns that you may have w/r to the program. We will have a parent meeting for this program to describe the program in detail and to answer any questions you may have.

“Kids football is all about the individual loving the game: dribbling and shooting, playing games and scoring goals, experimenting and copying. It is very simple and lots of fun. Adult football is all about the team and results. It is physical, tactical, complicated and very serious.” Tom Statham – Manchester United Academy

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