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S Youth Soccer is the largest youth sports organization in the U.S. and consists of over 3 million youth players ages 5-and-Under to 19-andUnder. The organization is the largest member of the U.S. Soccer Federation and is comprised of 55 State Associations that provide structure and support within these state boundaries. In short, US Youth Soccer is all about fostering the physical, mental and emotional growth and development of America’s youth through soccer at all levels of age and competition. Our job is also to make it fun, and instill in young players a lifelong passion for the sport. US Youth Soccer offers great programs for players! Learn more at USYouthSoccer.org

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US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program was formed in 1977 to identify players in each age group from which a National Team will be selected for international competition. US Youth Soccer ODP is all about high-level training to enhance development of players and coaches.

US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup provides a competitive experience to teams from the state to regional to national level. The Presidents Cup gives players an additional opportunity to compete against teams from across the country at a high level for the joy and the challenge of the game.

US Youth Soccer National Championship Series consists of the annual State, Regional and National Championships. Teams earn their way through the Series based on success. More than 10,000 teams compete each year, ultimately seeking the eye of college coaches and to hoist the National Championship trophy at the end of July.

Soccer Across America is designed to introduce the sport of soccer to communities not yet served by existing clubs and leagues. Focused on making soccer available to lower-income children in underserved communities, Soccer Across America provides soccer training and administrative guidance.

US Youth Soccer National League is an extension of the highly successful US Youth Soccer Regional Leagues (US Youth Soccer Eastern Regional League, Midwest Regional League, Southern Regional Premier League and Far West Regional League) to play for the league title and earn a ticket to the US Youth Soccer National Championships.

US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer is a communitybased training and team placement program for young athletes with disabilities, organized by youth soccer volunteers. The program is designed to bring the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to those with mental or physical disability.

Youth Soccer Month The National Youth Soccer Month campaign celebrated its 14th year of educating the public about the joys, rewards and benefits of playing youth soccer, and offered a variety of resources to learn more about youth soccer and get involved.

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++isis | Los Angeles, California Isis is a talented forward who has scored 60 goals in one season. Because of her talent and hard work, she was selected to play up an age group. In a clinic where Chelsea players trained with a group of boys and girls, the Chelsea players made her MVP of her group and awarded her with two tickets to their upcoming game. Isis also volunteers with Westside Children’s Center. During the summer she trains to be a lifeguard. In the junior life uard competition, Isis placed second in breath compressions. At school, she maintains a 4.0 GPA.

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Devon is a vital member of his Montana Rush club team, playing both offense and defense. Devon was recently named one of 12 “Outstanding Juniors” at his high school. He holds a 3.98 overall GPA and is the No. 1 student in the Science department. Devon was personally lauded by his Science department teacher for adding to a positive classroom environment. Devon is also a leader in the community as a core team member of his local DeMolay Youth Leadership Organization. He is the Senior Councilor for William D. Cummings Chapter and is also the State Senior Steward Officer for Montana DeMolay.

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Stuart Ford

Conner Weiss

The senior keeper from Shaker Heights, Ohio, played club for Everest Soccer Club and the Cleveland Blues Soccer Club (OHN). He led Everest to the Disney Showcase Championship in 2012. “Tim Howard is my favorite player. I have identified with his style of play in the goal and his work ethic. He has made big plays in big moments in big games and is respected and is a force in the goal. He holds not only himself but his teammates accountable and expects them to bring their best game to the match, and he does the same. When you watch him play in goal, you have no doubt that he will get the job done. He is at home in the goal.”

The freshman fullback played his club soccer for Penn Fusion SA 98 (PA-E). The Fusion won four US Youth Soccer Eastern Pennsylvania State Cups, two US Youth Soccer Region I Championships and were two-time National semifinalists. “My favorite club soccer memory would have to be when my team won the Regional Championship and advanced to Nationals. The summer at Nationals spent in Overland Park, Kan., was surreal. Playing matches against some of the best teams in the nation is something that I will never forget.”

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++My Favorite Stop in the Weight Room Albert Ruiz

Florida Gulf Coast University The national leader in goals (22) and points (49), Ruiz is the first player in ASUN Conference history to be named a finalist (or semifinalist) for the MAC Hermann Trophy. The junior is the first ASUN player to be named an All-American since 2011. “In the weight room, I think squats and strengthening your legs in general is the most important thing for a soccer player. For upper body, I always prefer movements that imply a lot of muscles like pull-ups or bench press.”

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++My Favorite Pregame Ritual Lily Higashino

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University of the Pacific Higashino was one of only five Tigers to start all 17 games and was third on the team in total shots with 15 and second in shots on goal with nine. Higashino was a WCC All-Academic honorable mention selection. A native of Wailuku, Hawaii, Higashino was a standout for the Maui United Soccer Club and the Leahi Soccer Club. “My favorite part about game day is the energy that everyone brings to the locker room. We typically blast music over our speakers to sing and dance to. The energy in the locker room sets the tone of how we will play.”

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Ben Woodhouse

Brandeis University Woodhouse, a junior goalkeeper, played club soccer for North East United SC (CT). He won three Connecticut State High School titles during his prep career at Suffield High. “My favorite quality in a teammate is their dedication. I’ve had players on my team that never got playing time, but in my mind, they deserved to be on the team without a doubt. They were dedicated to getting better personally and to doing whatever they could to help our team win.”

++My Favorite Player Growing Up TC Hull

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Hull was a member of US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program Illinois teams from 2009-2012 and played club soccer at Campton United SC (IL). His Campton team won the US Youth Soccer Illinois State Cup in 2013 and was a finalist at top club competitions. “My favorite player growing up was Didier Drogba. He became my favorite player at a young age because of how much I used him in FIFA and watching him and his ability to score a variety of goals in stunning ways.”

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A senior forward from Novi, Mich., Mencotti led the nation in goals this season with 29 and notched 70 total points. For the second straight year, Mencotti was named to the NSCAA All-Midwest Region First Team. She played for Michigan Rush, formerly Northville Premier, from 2005-14 and was a member of the Michigan Rush Select national team from 2011-12. She helped Michigan Rush win the US Youth Soccer Michigan State Cup in 2013. “My favorite way to work on soccer skills is by getting a group of my teammates together and having us all work together and improve in similar areas where need be, while also holding each other accountable and pushing each other to become better.”

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University of Memphis The freshman midfielder had a team-best six goals in his 17 games. He was named to the American Athletic Conference’s All-Rookie Team. Before Memphis, he played as a midfielder for the Dallas Texans (TX-N) and Solar Chelsea (TX-N). “Kevin Smith has been my favorite coach. He coached me while I was at Solar Chelsea and then when we switched over to play for the Dallas Texans my senior year. Kevin has not only been a coach, but a father figure to me. He has helped me become the man I am today, on and off the field.”

++My Favorite Quality in a Teammate Noah Hutchins

University of Kentucky The junior is a native of Columbus, Ohio, and plays midfield for the Wildcats. He played club soccer for the Columbus Crew Soccer Academy (OH-S) from 2011-14 and netted 10 goals in 2012 and 12 in 2013. He was ranked among the top 150 by Top Drawer Soccer’s Class of 2014. “My favorite quality in a teammate is a positive attitude. The positivity is contagious and it is much easier playing around teammates that support each other as opposed to when guys are always down on themselves or others.”

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p-and-coming star Rose Lavelle has a fan in U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Jill Ellis. Ellis awarded Lavelle her first cap on March 4 against England at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J. Ellis called Lavelle’s performance “fantastic.” “It was her first cap, but after five minutes of nerves she settled into that game and she was one of the best players in the park,” Ellis said. “She did very well wide and she’s a natural lefty so we like that out there.” Lavelle, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2017 NWSL College Draft by the Boston Breakers, was an All-American central midfielder at the University of Wisconsin, Lavelle was a starter in the middle for the U.S. at the 2014 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Canada. She was named the MVP of the 2014 CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship in which she played in and started four of the five matches as the U.S. earned its berth to the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. What were the four years like at UW? “They were the best four years of my life and the most fun I’ve had playing soccer. I loved my teammates, my coach and the school I represented.”

You earned your first cap with the U.S. Women’s National Team on March 4 against England. What was the experience like? “It was nerve-wracking at first, but then I settled down and found my rhythm. But playing a team like England was a big test. After the game I had a little more confidence that I could play at that level.” Was there a moment in the game where everything settled down and you told yourself “I got this,”? “The first five or 10 minutes I struggled connecting a pass, and then I connected a couple of passes and that gave me a little more confidence and I was able to settle down.” What is your game day routine like? “I just chill and make sure I eat the proper things. I control the things I can control, so when I step on the field I know I’ve prepared myself.” What’s it like training with the U.S. National Team and the best players in the world? “It’s a little different than Wisconsin. You have to come in ready at all times. It’s such a highly competitive atmosphere with a highly talented group of people.”

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Lavelle was a four-year varsity performer at Mount Notre Dame High School in Cincinnati. She was named Cincinnati Player of the Year by The Cincinnati Enquirer during her senior season and also earned the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Sports Woman of the Year award in 2013. She finished her career as school’s all-time leading goal scorer with 57 goals. Her rise to soccer stardom really began its climb in 2014 and 2015. The Cincinnati, Ohio, native was awarded the Golden Ball at the 2014 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship, given to tournament’s top player. She also was a finalist for the 2014 U.S. Soccer Young Female Athlete of the Year award. She then helped the U.S. U-23 Women’s National Team win the 2015 Four Nations Tournament in Norway. Lavelle was called up to train and participate with the full U.S. Women’s National Team for the final four matches of its Victory Tour in December 2015. She also trained with the full U.S. Women’s National Team prior to its friendly against Ireland in January 2016 and again in May. “It was fun and it’s such a high level of play,” she said.

College Soccer’s version of the Heisman Trophy is the Missouri Athletic Club’s (MAC) Hermann Trophy, presented annually to the top male and female collegiate soccer players in the country. Lavelle earned her way onto the Hermann Trophy watch list during both her junior and senior seasons. “It’s always nice to be recognized and it’s always nice to be included in such a great group of players,” Lavelle said. Lavelle made history when she became the first University of Wisconsin soccer player to earn three consecutive AllAmerican honors. Lavelle earned the award after recording a team-leading 16 points, six goals, 74 shots, 31 shots on goal and two game-winning goals during her senior season. She also was named Big Ten Midfielder of the Year for the second-consecutive season and concluded her collegiate career as a four-time firstteam All-Big Ten selection. The Boston Breakers broke the bank when it comes to talent in the most recent National Women’s Soccer League college draft. With the first overall pick, the Breakers selected Lavelle. The Breakers also had the No. 3 pick and selected midfielder Morgan Andrews from USC. Lavelle, an attacking midfielder, had 22 goals and 29 assists in 84 games over four years at Wisconsin.

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Lavelle was a standout player for five years with Cincinnati United Premier (OH-S), a program she joined in eighth grade and stayed with through high school. With CUP, she competed in the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series, Midwest Regional League and the National League. She credits club soccer for all of the success that followed. “Our first tournament was the Disney Showcase and that was so much fun,” she said. “Club soccer was a very competitive environment, and we had some awesome players on our team. It was the first time I had ever played center midfield and I had no clue what I was doing. Now I can’t imagine playing anywhere else.” Picking the right club team isn’t always an easy decision. It’s like picking the right cleat – find the one that best fits your goals and objectives even if it doesn’t feel right at first. “Sometimes you have to be comfortable being uncomfortable and that might mean going to a team that is going to challenge you more than the team you are on at the moment,” she said.

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avelle entered her senior year at the University of Wisconsin as one of the top players ever to play for the Badgers. But to prove how much of a team sport soccer truly is, the talented midfielder was asked to switch positions for her final year in Madison. “I had a different role (my senior year),” she said. “I had played attacking mid my three previous years and got pushed back to defensive mid to help cover more ground defensively. “We had an incredible player there before, but she graduated and it created a big hole. We turned things around in the second half of the season and ended up making a really good run.” Lavelle said the switch was more of a mental adjustment. “I had to change my mindset and think more defensively,” she said. “But we needed someone in that spot and I was able to cover ground. It was more mental and switching my mindset to the new role I had. I think it helps me going into the next part of my career because it gave me a better understanding of defense and stopping a team from setting up offensively.”

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t 30-years-old Graham Zusi continues to be a fixture on the U.S. Men’s National Team. The defender started and played 90 minutes at right back in head coach Bruce Arena’s 4-4-2 setup during the 1-1 draw against host Panama on March 28. The contest marked Zusi’s 46th international appearance of his heralded career. After being named MLSSoccer.com’s Breakout Player of the Year in 2011 with five goals and seven assists, Zusi reached new heights in 2012 as an MLS All-Star, Best XI selection and MLS MVP finalist with five goals and an MLS-best 15 assists. He earned MLS All-Star honors for the fourth straight season in 2015. Zusi was a two-time NCAA champion at Maryland with goals in the semifinal and championship matches of the 2008 College Cup. What about soccer grabbed your attention as a youngster? “I played a lot of different sports growing up like baseball, basketball, tennis, lacrosse and soccer. In high school, I started to narrow things down to just soccer and lacrosse up until my senior year. Soccer always took priority. It was the best sport for me to further my career.”

What are you most proud of during your career at Sporting KC? “It would have to be winning the MLS Cup in 2013. And then the two Open Cups that we’ve had. Those are the obvious ones. But what we have built here is pretty special considering all the success we have had as a ‘small-market team.’ Being a part of that and helping build that is something I am very proud of.” What are some of the big changes you have seen in MLS since you have started? “It’s a different league from when I started. The quality has gone up so much and you can see that in the names of players this league is attracting. When I first started the names you would see playing here were closer to the end of their careers. That’s not the case anymore. The world-class players are coming here during the peak of their careers.” What are some of your highlights playing for the National Team? “Playing in the 2014 World Cup. I will never forget the first time I put on that USA jersey but that all culminated with a very good run in Brazil. Hopefully, I have some more games in me at that level. Every time you are given that opportunity to represent your country, it’s a special feeling.”

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Zusi played four seasons at the University of Maryland. He played in 89 games (65 starts), recording 28 goals and 20 assists during his college career. He helped Maryland win the National Championship in 2005 and 2008, scoring the gamewinning goals in the 2008 National Semifinal and Championship games. He also was named the Most Outstanding Offensive Player in the 2008 College Cup. Zusi began his national team career in 2012 when he was invited to the U.S. Men’s National Team’s January camp in preparation for two friendlies against Venezuela and Panama. He started both matches and scored the lone goal in the win over Panama. Zusi started three matches of CONCACAF 2014 World Cup Qualifying. Zusi was named to the U.S. roster for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and made his World Cup debut on June 16, contributing the game-winning assist with a corner kick in the 86th minute as the U.S. beat Ghana 2-1. Zusi was named to the U.S. Men’s National Team for the 2016 Copa America Centenario and helped the side to a fourth-place finish.

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Sporting Kansas City won the MLS Championship in 2013. Zusi was named a 2013 AT&T MLS All-Star as well as the Sporting KC Team MVP and Offensive Player of the Year. He started all five MLS Cup playoff matches. He assisted on Sinovic’s game-tying goal in the Eastern Conference semifinal series against New England and the Aurelien Collin’s game-tying goal in the MLS Cup Final against Real Salt Lake. Zusi played in four games in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He played 13 minutes in a 2-1 win over Ghana, providing the game-winning assist and played 91 minutes in a 2-2 draw against Portugal, assisting on Clint Dempsey’s goal. He played 84 minutes in a 1-0 loss to Germany and played 72 minutes in a 2-1 extra time loss to Belgium in the Round of 16. Last season for Sporting KC, Zusi started 20 of 23 appearances in all competitions, recording two goals and four assists (1,831 minutes played). In the MLS regular season, he started 18 of 21 appearances, recording two goals and four assists (1651 minutes played). In the Open Cup, Zusi started and played 90 minutes in a 3-1 fifth-round loss at the Houston Dynamo.

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Zusi was a member of the US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program Region III team and was the team’s leading scorer at the Tournament of Champions. He also was a member of the Adidas inter-regional ODP all-star team. Being from the Orlando, Fla., area, he played club soccer for FC America in central Florida. Zusi said club soccer provided a “great mix of coaches” who each brought different aspects of the game and helped shape the player he would become down the road. “I was lucky enough to have some great coaches growing up,” he said. “I had a few different coaches who taught me the different sides of the game. I had some coaches who were very strict and discipline was high on their list. And then I had other coaches who brought out the joy of the game and the fun aspect of playing soccer.” Zusi was in the Class of 2004 at FC America. The club was formed in 1991 and added a girls’ program in 1997. In 2003, FC America was the only team in the state of Florida to place five teams in the semifinals of State Cup.

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n a long list of impressive accomplishments, Zusi still ranks his college experience near the top. He helped lead Maryland to the national championships in 2005 and 2008 as the Terps were considered one of the top programs in the country and backed it up with league and national titles. “I loved every second of my collegiate experience,” he said. “Maryland is a fantastic program. They had made it to four straight Final Fours before I got there. My decision to go there was a pretty easy one. It offered a great mix of athletics and academics.” Zusi said players looking to play college soccer need to consider many different aspects into their decision-making process. “Go to each school you are considering and spend some times with the coaches and spend some time with the players and see if it’s the right fit for you,” he said. “I think the key is to not make any hasty decisions. “For me, I just kind of knew but talk to the players that go there and I think they will be the ones who will offer the best advice to see if it’s a good fit.”

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lly Prisock started all 25 games for the USC women’s soccer team as a center back during the Trojans’ run to the 2016 National Championship. The sophomore was a key part of a stalwart Trojan defense that went on a seven-game shutout streak, tallying 726 minutes of shutout soccer over eight games, good for 27thlongest streak in Division I history. Prisock, a native of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., was named to the U.S. Under-19 Women’s National Team in 2016. She just turned 20 years old and will be a junior this coming season for the Trojans. She was a three-year letter-winner at Rancho Cucamonga High School. She played club soccer for Legends FC (CA-S) — winning the US Youth Soccer National Championship in 2012. What about soccer did you like at an early age compared to other sports? “It’s always been soccer for me. I ran track and played basketball early on but more for fun. Your father played football at the University of Arizona. How was he influential in your early athletic experience? “He is a really good athlete and was always encouraging me and pushing me to be better. He was my biggest critic and biggest fan at the same time.”

How did you become a defender? “When I was younger I would play outside mid and a girl on my team got hurt so I was moved to center back.” What was your freshman season like at USC and how was the transition to playing college soccer? “I came into school a semester early and that helped me with the transition. I got to know the coaches and players and that really helped me adjust.” What was it like winning an NCAA Championship? “It was the greatest thing of my soccer life and something I’ve always dreamed of. Even now it doesn’t seem real.” What was the difference-maker for USC during your title run? “We really focused on the team and ignored all the outside stuff. We did a lot of team bonding. We focused on what we could control and we had a lot of confidence going into the tournament.” What was your National Team experience like with the U-19 team? “It was of course very competitive but we also had a good time. Our coach (Jitka Klimkova) was a lot of fun. It was a very healthy and fun competitive atmosphere. And we got to go to New Zealand, which was a great time.”

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Prisock played her prep career at Rancho Cucamonga High School in southern California. “Well, we weren’t very good,” she said. “It was more about having fun for me and it was a nice break from everything else I do with soccer. It was a nice break and a really good time.” She played center back and a little midfield so she could “run around and have a little fun.” Before the start of the 2016 season, USC Coach Keidane McAlpine explained a key word in the program’s slogan for the new season. The emphasis on “Leave OUR mark,” as opposed to “Leave YOUR mark,” was important to McAlpine. “The value we are preaching is selflessness,” he said. “I think those two concepts are going to bind us together and will allow us to have a better season than we have had before.” With Prisock anchoring the center back position in 2016, the Trojans led the Pac-12 in goals against average at 0.47, which was the eighth-best mark in the country through the regular season. USC finished the regular season with 47 goals scored and nine goals allowed, the second-best goal differential in the conference.

The Trojans came into the season ranked No. 11 in the country by the NSCAA. They also were preseason No. 8 in TopDrawerSoccer’s poll, and picked to finish second in the Pac-12 Conference. The team was coming off an NCAA Tournament Round of 16 finish in 2015 and returned a veteran lineup led by superstars Morgan Andrews and Kayla Mills. The Trojans featured one of the best back lines in the country last season. The unit was led by Mills, the 2015 Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year and fourth overall by Sky Blue FC in the 2017 NWSL Draft. USC’s defense also included Prisock, the 2015 Pac-12 All-Freshman team selection, and senior Savannah Levin, who was named to the All-Pac 12 Second Team in 2016. Getting to know Prisock: Her biggest sports hero is Michael Jordan; her father played football at the University of Arizona; Her favorite foods are pasta, Mexican food, and bread; she watches Pretty Little Liars and Gossip Girl; she listens to J. Cole, Chris Brown, Drake and Destiny’s Child; has two sisters, Ashley and Alyssa.

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Prisock played club soccer for Legends FC and helped lead her team to the 2012 US Youth Soccer Under-15 Girls National Championship. She also competed in three US Youth Soccer National League seasons as a member of Legends FC. Toward the end of her club career, she played for the So Cal Blues (CA-S) and joined a list of elite US Youth Soccer alumnae, including Julie Foudy, to play for the Blues. Prisock was a member of the So Cal Blues Dodge team that won the US Youth Soccer Under-19 National Championship in 2016. “There were a lot more teams and competitions when we won the title with Legends,” she said. “With the Blues, we were a little older and there weren’t as many teams so it was more of a fun experience.” Prisock says her club experience helped lay the groundwork of success. “Club soccer helped a lot in my training and getting me fit,” she said. “The soccer was a totally different thing so it’s hard to compare, but it certainly helped my development. And we did travel a lot and that helped prepare us for college soccer.”

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risock has two different views when it comes to running. “When I am training on my own, I really enjoy going for a long run,” she said. “But when the coach says get on the line (for sprints), I hate running. I don’t mind running when I am doing it on my own, but I don’t like to run when I’m getting punished.” When she goes for a run on her own, she prefers distance but knows she must mix it up to get the most out of the training session. “I always approach things the same way,” she says. “I try to do more things I’m not good at because that’s how you get better.” Nutrition also has a simple approach. “I eat what I think my body needs,” she says. “Before a practice, I may eat a banana or an apple. But when practice is over and I want to have some fries and a burger, then I will go get fries and a burger.” But she doesn’t eat a burger and fries on game day. “It’s hard for me to eat anything on a game day because I get so nervous on game days,” she said. “It doesn’t matter who we are playing or what the circumstances are, I always get nervous on game days. But I do try to eat at least a banana because I cramp up a lot.”

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rant Stoneman was named a Second Team All-American by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) following the defender’s outstanding season for Loyola University Chicago. He is only the second NSCAA All-America selection in program history. Stoneman, from St. Charles, Ill., played center back and was a major contributor for a Loyola defense that boasted a 0.57 goals against average, which not only led the Valley, but ranked in the top 10 in all of Division I men’s soccer. Stoneman also made his presence felt in the offensive third in 2016, accounting for three goals, all game winners, and an assist. Rated a four-star prospect by TopDrawerSoccer.com, Stoneman, now 21 years old, played club soccer for Chicago Magic (IL) and competed 11 years with Campton United (IL). How did you first get interested in soccer? “At a young age, my parents put me through every sport possible. At the end of the day I got to pick what I liked the best and it was soccer. And I’ve been playing since I was 4 years old and it’s taken me everywhere I’ve been.”

What was it about soccer that you liked over other sports? “My friends were all playing soccer and that helped. But I liked it because it was faster pace with more things going on compared to like baseball. I liked that it was both a team sport and an individual sport.” You played one season at Wisconsin before transferring, but you have no regrets or animosity with the Badgers? “None at all. They were great, too, and put the good word out about me and were very helpful. I really appreciate what they did for me.” Why Loyola University? “I already had a good relationship with their coach (Neil Jones) before I went to Wisconsin, so I knew the program. He welcomed me to the program and it was a great decision and we had some great success this year.” What do you like about the school? “It’s a great fit and close to home. There is plenty to do around here being downtown. But I also like that it’s a smaller school than Wisconsin. The soccer program is very good, and we have a high level of competition.”

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Stoneman had an outstanding high school career. He played the final two years of high school at Wheaton Academy, where he scored 29 goals and dished out 18 assists as a junior. He helped lead the Warriors to their first appearance in the state tournament after scoring the game-winning goal in the Class 2A Super-Sectional. Stoneman was both Conference Player of the Year and First Team All-Sectional and First Team All-Area from both the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times while at Wheaton Academy. He spent his freshman season at Burlington Central, where he was honored as an All-Big Norther Conference selection and All-Sectional Honorable Mention player. In 2015, Stoneman appeared in 15 games during his freshman year at Wisconsin, earning nine starting assignments. “I played one full season and then was there for another half a semester before I transferred,” he said. He had some success while he was a Badger. “Yeah, I played quite a bit,” he said. “It was a good learning experience, but at the end of the day some things didn’t work out.”

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This past season was a historic run for the Ramblers, who picked up their season-best 14th win of the season in their NCAA Tournament opening-round win over the University of Illinois Chicago. It also marked the first NCAA Tournament appearance for Loyola. And the victory was played in front of a Loyola Soccer Park record crowd of 1,023 fans. Stoneman logged more than 1,700 minutes last season for the Ramblers, including 90 minutes in each of the team’s NCAA Tournament playoff games. From his defensive position, Stoneman had three goals – against Utah Valley, Binghamton and Drake University – and one assist. All three of his goals turned out to be game-winners. He finished with 12 shots, including five on goal. Loyola head men’s soccer coach Neil Jones on Stoneman earning All-American honors: “As a staff, we couldn’t be more proud of this achievement for Grant. Individually, he was outstanding for us this year. But as we all know, and I’m sure Grant would second this, he would not receive this award without the hard-working and talented players around him. This award is not only a win for Grant but a win for Loyola men’s soccer.”

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Stoneman played on the club level for the Chicago Magic Academy following an 11-year stint with Campton United. “Campton United, which is out of St. Charles, Ill., was the team I played for growing up,” he said. “I played with them from 5 years old until I was 17.” It was during those years that Stoneman learned the great game of soccer. “I can’t thank that club team enough because they made me the player I am today,” he said. “We had some success. We always had a good group of guys and many of them went on to play in college. We were a smaller club, but we did end up winning states one year and that was probably the highlight of those years.” He liked the team atmosphere and comradery of those times. “Yeah, I do miss playing with those guys. It was a lot of fun,” he said. “I learned how to play as a team and how to step up and be a leader on a team.”

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rant Stoneman has been playing soccer almost since the time he could walk and says the game has taken him everywhere he’s been. Playing the game at high level is something Stoneman doesn’t take for granted, and his success has a lot do with his work ethic. “During the spring, we lift four times a week, and that includes weight lifting, stretching and speed and agility work,” he said. “We work a lot on technical work in practice and, to be honest, practice is a lot harder than the games. We like to train as hard as possible and that makes the games easier.” While working out with the team would get anyone in game shape, Stoneman still works out on his own. “I will go for a run and we also have a great facility here to train and that certainly helps,” he said. “We have workouts not only geared for soccer players but individual players, as well. And we also get guidelines for nutrition. There are plenty of choices to eat here in college and not all good for you, so we get information on healthier choices and better options on what to eat but at the end of the day you have to decide.”

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t’s too bad Matt and Jill Anderson’s children didn’t play basketball because they could practically start their own club basketball team. Instead, the Andersons, of Ann Arbor, Mich., have a soccer family that keeps everyone on the family roster quite busy and challenged to make sure everyone gets to practices and games and everywhere else they need to be. The Anderson lineup features: Lucas, 12, who plays club soccer for Liverpool Ann Arbor; Ryan, 10, who plays for the Michigan Tigers out of Ann Arbor; and Macy, 7, who also plays for Liverpool Ann Arbor. They also have Ella, 13, who doesn’t play soccer but also has plenty of activities on her calendar. “We definitely didn’t think this through when we were having kids,”

said Matt. “We should have stuck at two. It would have been a lot easier but not as much fun.” “Fun” can be a challenging word at times – but eventually they get there. For example, on the weekend of April 22-23 all three of the Anderson soccer players headed to Grand Rapids for the annual United Spring Classic hosted by Midwest United FC. “All three kids were at the same tournament but playing at different times and at different fields,” Anderson said. “There might be times Jill and I have to split up but we like to watch as many games as we can to support our kids.” In Grand Rapids, the Andersons had kids playing in potentially 10 games in two days. And in order to get around to

The Anderson starting lineup features Lucas, 12, who plays club soccer for Liverpool Ann Arbor; Ryan, 10, who plays for the Michigan Tigers out of Ann Arbor; and Macy, 7, who also plays for Liverpool Ann Arbor. All three recently competed in the annual United Spring Classic in Grand Rapids, Mich., hosted by Midwest United FC.

the different fields, the Andersons were forced to take two cars on the 270-mile roundtrip. The Andersons can’t be three places at once so relying on – and trusting – others is a very important part of their daily schedule. The general philosophy of the club and its goals helps alleviate some of the worry.

“Both clubs try to strive for that family atmosphere,” Matt said. “A big thing for us is being able to carpool and rely on other parents. We need to know they will not only be on time but be safe.” All three kids practice on Monday and Wednesday so the Andersons need to make sure their kids are there on time. “We set up a car pool where Jill will

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be driving either the Liverpool kids to practice and rely on someone else to get Ryan to practice or the other way around. Then I will help pick up after work from one of those practices.” Practices are usually at the same time but at three different fields – so having someone organized is a key component to making this work for the Andersons. And that’s where Jill comes in. “She is a very organized person and that’s the only way we have been able to manage this,” Matt says. “She has everything written down and tells me where I need to be.” Jill has a color-coordinated calendar in the kitchen that she updates frequently. Lucas is orange, Ryan is green, Macy is pink and Ella is purple. “Everything we do is based off that schedule and Jill does an amazing job keeping it updated so everyone knows not only where they need to be but also where everyone else needs to be,” Matt said. The calendar is linked to their phones so they have access to it even if they are not at home. “I can set reminders of where I need

to be on my phone,” Matt said. “And technology certainly helps but it takes a special person who is organized to keep something like that updated and I’m lucky to have Jill.” Matt works full-time at Coyote Logistics in Ann Arbor while Jill works part-time and is also the team manager for two Liverpool teams. Matt also helps with the club including organizing tryouts, finding resources for scholarships and securing sponsorships for the various teams. Matt grew up playing soccer and coached at both Ann Arbor Pioneer High School – across the street from Michigan Stadium – and Dearborn Heights Crestwood HS. He passed his passion for the game on to his children who have taken it to another level – the highest level. Liverpool Football Club International Academy-Michigan is a premier soccer academy based in Pontiac, Mich., with teams in Waterford and Ann Arbor. The club features more than 90 teams and 1,100 players ages 8-18 who compete in premier and mid-level select programs.

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The club, originally founded in 1995 as the Force Football Club, formed a partnership last year with Liverpool FC International AcademyAmerica to become its first official partner club in the Midwest. The Michigan Tigers Futbol Club is a soccer organization sanctioned by the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association, WSSL, and MSDSL and is headquartered in Ann Arbor. The Michigan Tigers are the fastest growing soccer organization in Michigan over the past three years, increasing teams and players by 200 percent. “Spring is a busy time and we will put a couple thousand miles on our vehicles just driving the kids to tournaments all over the state,” Matt said. “With State Cup, you have to travel to Traverse City (250 miles from Ann Arbor) and Grand Rapids. We also have games all over Southeastern Michigan.” The Liverpool teams have also traveled to Cincinnati and Chicago and other out-of-state tournaments. But those usually come on the fall schedule. Whether out of state or down the street, club

soccer tournaments are all-day events. “We bring coolers and a canopy and just camp out at the field until it’s time to go back to the hotel,” Matt said. “We leave the hotel at 8 a.m. and don’t get back until around 8 p.m. so it’s a long day. We try to prepare our own food and bring it or get a big sub and cut it up and that will be our lunch.” It’s a huge commitment for the Andersons. But with Matt’s background in soccer he knew what he was getting into. And that’s not always the case. “We know some club parents who didn’t expect this kind of commitment level that is required at this level,” he said. “Parents need to know going in what they are getting their son or daughter into and be committed to making certain sacrifices. Family and school of course come first but if you are going to sign up your child for club soccer there needs to be that commitment.” It’s a commitment the Andersons plan on continuing. Because at the end of the day, they eventually arrive at “fun.”

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8 Tips for Keeping a Family Organized During Soccer Season 1 2 Understand the time commitment. Before parents sign up for club soccer, it’s important to understand the time commitment involved. “Not only for the player but for the whole family,” says Matt Anderson, who has three kids playing club soccer in Ann Arbor, Mich. “Even with just one child it’s a big time commitment. This isn’t rec soccer. There is a high commitment level and expectations are high at this level of soccer. Skipping practices and games is not acceptable because you are letting your teammates

down who have made that commitment and expect the same from you.” Find the right club. Do your homework and learn about the club before making that commitment. Picking the right club that best fits your level of interest and schedule is very important. Talk to the coach and even other parents to find out if it’s the club you want your son or daughter playing with. Also, be aware of the cost involved – playing club soccer is not a cheap endeavor. Give the kids responsibility. Don’t let your kids off the hook when it comes to knowing their

schedule. It is THEIR schedule after all. Playing club soccer requires plenty of organization and it’s a great learning experience for youngsters to get organized. Ask them what time their games are at and where so they help keep track of THEIR schedule. Plan ahead. When parents fail to plan in advance and wait until the

last minute, bad things can happen. “We had a parent who didn’t make a hotel reservation for the weekend of games and by the time they called all the hotels were booked up so the player didn’t come,” said Matt Anderson. And when that happens, the whole team suffers. Leave yourself plenty of time for travel.

Summer months throughout the country are filled with the dreaded “road construction ahead” signs and they can cause lengthy delays. Being late to a team meeting, practice or game while everyone else is on time sends the wrong message. There is a saying that if you are late then that means you feel your time is more valuable than others, which isn’t the case.

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Use technology. Everyone has a smart phone these days and the calendar functions are a very helpful tool. You can even share your calendar with the family so everyone has an updated schedule of events. You can also set reminders just in case you forget. Smart phones also can be a time saver when having to try and find where you need to be â&#x20AC;&#x201C; like a soccer field out of town. Carpool. Carpooling is a big time savior for many families with more than one child playing the great game of soccer. Finding a couple of families you know you can trust and share transportation duties is extremely helpful especially when it comes to practices. Listen to your kids. Many young soccer players move to different clubs and are even recruited to play at a more advanced club. But your child should have the final say on which club he/she wants to play for. Playing a few seasons with one club and then leaving your friends and teammates behind to play for a different club isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always the best decision.

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hey share the same last name. The same birthday. The same youth clubs and the same university. They own many of the same experiences, the same interests and same aspirations. One difference — a big one if you ask most North American soccer fans — is that one wears the red, white and blue of U.S. Soccer, while the other dons the colors of “El Tri” for Mexico. But for Sabrina and Monica Flores, twin sisters from Livingston, N.J., and members of the Notre Dame women’s soccer team, that’s just a little detail in a much larger journey together playing the game they’ve grown to love. The sisters grabbed national attention when they faced each other

The Flores sisters are pictured in the front row along with the New Jersey 95 team at the 2011 US Youth Soccer ODP Championships.

on opposing sides during the 2016 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup. The two gained even more headlines when Sabrina, who represented the U.S., was captured by cameras consoling Monica, a member of the Mexican team, after a 2-1 U.S. victory in the quarterfinals. “I wasn’t prepared at all for what came after the game,” Sabrina said. “The video of me going up to her after the game, I wasn’t aware any of

that was being filmed. It was really overwhelming.” Despite grabbing some attention when the two countries played in the qualifying tournament, the sisters were surprised by the coverage of their story following the U.S. quarterfinal win in Papua New Guinea. For them, it was a natural interaction on the soccer field — a place where they have spent countless hours together since their early years.

Sabrina and Monica grew up in an active family and played several different sports. With their father, David, from Mexico and mother, Adriana, from Romania, the family didn’t have any ties to American sports or professional teams. However, by as early as third grade they knew soccer was the sport for them. “Once Monica and I started playing soccer, we kind of brought that into our household — getting our parents

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involved in watching games,” Sabrina said. “Now, our mom will watch soccer games and keep us updated on results. Whereas before she probably didn’t even know the rules of soccer, so it’s been an ongoing influence as we’ve gotten into it.” Monica said she and her twin sister have always had many of the same interests, which has kept them on primarily similar paths — both on and off the field. And as they grew, soccer became less of a way to simply stay active and more of a passion. Their club team, the SDFC Lynx (NJ), operated on a foundation of building up players to become technically sound and comfortable on the ball. The Flores sisters said that environment helped shape the players they are today. While with SDFC, they won a pair of US Youth Soccer New Jersey State Cup titles and competed in the 2012-13 US Youth Soccer National League season. They also made their way through the US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (ODP) together — which

presented them with both challenges and opportunities. “It was an amazing experience to be part of ODP and play top talent from around the nation,” Monica said. “Just being put into an environment where there are higher expectations and you’re with top-caliber girls from different teams you haven’t played with, and being paired with coaches who can push you — that whole experience was incredible.” Sabrina echoed her sister and said US Youth Soccer ODP played a big role in their recruitment and development. The program helps prepare players for the next level by putting them in different situations, which she said is a necessary challenge to help young players grow. While competing for SDFC and participating in ODP, the two began hearing from some colleges, including one of the top schools on their list — Notre Dame. “When we talked to coaches, it was always about both of us and not one of us,” Sabrina said. “I think the first

Sabrina Flores Notre Dame email we got from Notre Dame was addressed to Monica and Sabrina. We were lucky they provided us with the same opportunity.” Sabrina made an immediate impact as a defender for the Fighting Irish, as she was the lone freshman to start

all 22 games during the 2014 season. Meanwhile, Monica saw limited action as a freshman while registering one assist. By their sophomore season, Monica joined Sabrina as a regular fixture in the Notre Dame starting lineup. Irish head coach Theresa Romagnolo

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Monica Flores Notre Dame 51 praised each of the Flores’ intangibles and called them students of the game. “They’re hard workers and very disciplined in their training regimen,” Romagnolo said. “They have a plan, and they’re going to go above and beyond to be successful.

“I think coupled with that is their passion for the game. They’re going to do whatever they can on their own time to make themselves the most technical they can be.” Describing the twins’ similarities on and off the field came easy for

Romagnolo, but trying to pinpoint the biggest difference between Sabrina and Monica proved to be a harder task. The coach’s first thought went to Monica’s early adversity while at Notre Dame, when she had to work a little harder to get on the field. However, the chances Monica would let a lack of early playing time at Notre Dame deter her were slim — as were the odds she would give up on an international career when her path started taking a rare detour from Sabrina’s. That’s what Monica, the younger of the twins by 11 minutes, had to do when call ups to U.S. Youth National Team camps slowed down around age 15. After constantly being side-by-side on the field with Sabrina, Monica said it was initially challenging to go her own way and begin training with Mexico. “That was the first time there was a divide in what we were doing,” Monica said. “It was difficult for me, but I never took my eyes off of what I was doing. I was still playing the game I enjoyed, and my ultimate goal was to continue to play and reach the highest

level I could.” With the Flores sisters split among the two CONCACAF nations, they knew their teams would likely face each other. And just two weeks after playing together in Notre Dame’s second-round exit of the 2015 NCAA tournament, Sabrina and Monica squared off in the opening game of the 2015 CONCACAF U-20 Women’s Championship. Each of the twins went a full 90 minutes in that matchup, as Mexico overcame an early two-goal deficit to earn a 2-2 draw against the U.S. — thanks in part to Monica assisting on Mexico’s 65th-minute equalizer. After getting a small taste of the attention their story would get, the sisters finished the qualifying tournament with their respective squads and returned to Notre Dame. However, varying national team schedules and Sabrina redshirting for the 2016 season kept them apart more than usual over the course of the year. When they can’t be side by side, the twins can lean on the close

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relationships they’ve created with their teammates — both collegiately and nationally. And when Sabrina was off at a U.S. camp in the spring of 2016, Monica enjoyed the unique situation of having both of her soccer families on the same field. The Mexican Under-20 women’s team came to the United States to play some exhibitions against college teams, including the Fighting Irish. Monica joined her national teammates for a few trainings and played with them against DePaul University. However, when it came time for Mexico to face Notre Dame, she stood across from the Mexican team — wearing the interlocking “N” and “D” of Notre Dame. “It was a surreal experience,” Monica said. “No matter which team I was with, I was extremely loyal to both. I had 22 teammates who I was playing for and against. It was pretty cool.” As spring practice turned to summer workouts, which led way to the fall season, the Flores sisters kept concentrating on doing what they could to help their team — whether it be Notre Dame, the United States or Mexico. Employing the type of focus necessary for top athletes, Sabrina and Monica didn’t notice much of the outside noise that may have arisen about their unique story.

So, when Mexico scored on a free kick to take a 66th-minute lead over the U.S. in the U-20 World Cup quarterfinals, Monica focused on holding that advantage. Sabrina concentrated on helping produce an equalizer until she was subbed out in favor of an attacking player. And when the U.S. came back to score a stoppagetime winner, one sister celebrated victory while the other faced the disappointment of defeat. That’s when Sabrina, who had shared with Monica the joy of almost every win and frustration of nearly every defeat, met her sister to offer support with the two on opposite sides of the result. It showed they produce a rare exception in sports, where the name on the back of the jersey may mean just as much as the one on the front. And no matter what happens moving forward — during their final remaining season together at Notre Dame or in the years beyond — Sabrina and Monica will have one another to lean on. “The greatest thing is they have each other to compete against every day,” Romagnolo said. “They go out and do something to work on their technical ability, and they’re always pushing each other to get better. They’re so similar in their aspirations and their drive.”

The Flores sisters each praised their parents, David and Adriana, for helping them get to where they are today in their soccer and academic careers. While many parents may have an urge to push their children in a certain direction, both Sabrina and Monica said their parents didn’t pressure them into making any decisions about their future. Sabrina: “Our parents have been the most helpful people throughout our lives. It is difficult raising twins. They’ve been so supportive of everything we do. They know our personalities and thanks to them we have those personalities today — hard-working and being determined to achieve our goals. They’ve been so loving and supporting to give us what we need. They’ve let us take control of what we want to do, as far as our aspirations in soccer. They’ve let us recognize our goals and try to achieve them.” Monica: “They’ve been laid back and let us make the decisions for ourselves. But once we made a decision, they were fully behind us and did everything they could to help us achieve what we wanted to achieve. One thing that comes to mind, is that when I decided to go with Mexico, I made that decision with no influence from them. They didn’t push me either way. They let me make the decision on my own. Once I told them I wanted to do it, they were completely supportive.”

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Pop Star Cereal Pops Ingredients (Makes 6 to 8 pops) + + 8 Tablespoons of Nestlé® Nesquik® Strawberry or Chocolate Flavor Powder (we’d love to use strawberry, but chocolate works too!) + + 1 cup of vanilla lowfat yogurt + + 1 cup of fat free milk + + 1⁄2 cup lowfat granola + + Optional: 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen berries, sliced if large

Process + + Mix [yogurt, Nesquik powder, milk, granola and fruit] + + Fill [ice pop molds evenly] + + Freeze [overnight] + + Feast!

Choco-Chia Pudding 55

Ingredients (Makes 4 servings, ½ cup per serving) + + 8 Tablespoons of Nestlé® Nesquik® Chocolate Flavor Powder + + 2 cups of lowfat milk + + 1/3 cup of chia seeds + + 1⁄2 tsp ground cinnamon

+ + Optional: Blueberries or sliced bananas to top Process + + Stir [chia seeds with milk and Nesquik] + + Chill [overnight] Mix [ingredients again] + + Top [with fresh fruit] + + Yum!

Berry Colorful Smoothie Bowl Ingredients(Makes 2 servings, 1 cup each) + + 2 Tablespoons of Nestlé® Nesquik® Strawberry Flavor Powder + + 1 cup of vanilla lowfat yogurt + + 4 Strawberries, halved + + 1⁄4 cup of blueberries (can substitute with other fruit) + + 1/4 banana, sliced + + 1⁄4 cup of lowfat granola Process + + Blend [Nesquik, yogurt and fruit] + + Arrange [Additional fruit on top of smoothie mixture] + + Sprinkle [Granola] + + Spoon!

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King’s Kebobs with Chocolate Dip

Ingredients (Makes 4 servings) + + 2 Tablespoons of Nestlé® Nesquik® Chocolate Flavor Powder + + 1 cup of low-fat vanilla yogurt + + 4 Strawberries + + 1 Banana + + 8 mini toaster waffles (2 sets of 4) Process Toast [mini waffles] + + Slice [bananas and halve strawberries] + + Skew [fruit and waffles] + + Mix [yogurt with Nesquik powder] + + Dip [skewed fruit] + + Dine!

All-Star Soccer Bites Ingredients (Makes 18 to 20 Bites) + + ¼ cup of Nestlé® Nesquik® Chocolate Flavor Powder

+ + 1⁄2 cup of peanut butter + + 1 cup of old-fashioned oats + + 1⁄4 cup of raisins or nuts + + ¼ cup of honey Process + + Mix [ingredients] + + Roll [into golf-ball sized bites, or desired size] + + Chill [for at least ½ hour, can chill overnight] + + Eat!

Cowboy Breakfast Tacos Ingredients (makes 3 servings, 2 tacos per serving) + + Flourless Chocolate Pancake Batter (2 eggs, 1 banana, 1 Tbsp. no sugar added peanut butter, 1/4 cup Nestlé® Nesquik® Chocolate Flavor Powder)* 1 Banana + + 6 Strawberries + + Optional: mango, berries, or sliced fruit of choice

Process + + Mix [pancake batter] + + Flip [flip on griddle] + + Slice [fruit] + + Stuff [cooled pancake with fruit]

Berry Berry Smoothie Ingredients (Makes 2 servings) + + 1 bottle (14 fluid ounces) NESTLÉ® NESQUIK® Refrigerated Ready-to-Drink Vanilla Lowfat Milk + + 1/3 cup frozen bananas + + 1/3 cup frozen blueberries Process + + Place Nesquik, raspberries and blueberries in blender; cover. + + Blend until smooth.

Cereal & Chocolate Milk Ingredients (Makes 1 serving) + + ½ cup NESTLÉ® NESQUIK® Refrigerated Ready-to-Drink Chocolate Fat Free Milk + + 1 cup toasted whole grain oat

cereal + + ¼ banana, sliced 6 to 8 fresh blueberries Process + + Place cereal in a bowl + + Add Nesquik. + + Top with banana slices and blueberries

Choco-Loco Pancakes Ingredients (Makes 4 servings – 2 pancakes per serving) + + ¾ cup NESTLÉ® NESQUIK® Ready-to-Drink Chocolate Fat Free Milk + + 1 cup dry complete pancake mix + + Lite maple syrup (optional) Process + + Prepare pancake batter using Nesquik in place of water. + + Spray griddle or large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. + + Pour slightly less than ¼ cup batter for each pancake onto hot griddle. + + Cook until bubbles begin to

burst. Flip and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden. + + Serve with syrup.

Chocolate Pumpkin Smoothie Ingredients (Makes 3 servings) + + 1 bottle of NESTLÉ® NESQUIK® Ready-to-Drink Chocolate Fat Free Milk + + ¼ cup Libby’s pure pumpkin + + ½ banana + + ½ to 1 cup ice Process + + Nesquik, pumpkin, banana and ice in blender; cover. + + Blend until smooth. + + Divide between glasses.

Jungle Explorer Banana ‘Ice Cream’ Ingredients (Serves 2, ½ cup per serving) + + 2 Tablespoons Nestlé® Nesquik® Chocolate Flavor Powder + + 1 banana + + Optional toppings: 2 tablespoons of toasted

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coconut flakes, sprinkle of granola) Process + + Slice [banana] + + Freeze [banana] + + Sprinkle [on Nesquik] + + Blend [in food processer or blender] + + Top [with extras] + + Scoop!

No-Bake Cereal Bars Ingredients (Makes 20 servings) + + 1/4 cup NESTLÉ NESQUIK No Sugar Added Chocolate Flavor Powder + + Nonstick cooking spray + + 2/3 cup honey + + 1/3 cup creamy natural peanut butter + + 3 cups crisp rice cereal + + ½ cup old-fashioned oats + + 1/3 cup dried cherries + + 1/3 cup sunflower seeds

Process + + Line 9-inch-square baking pan with foil, allowing a little overhang. + + Combine honey and peanut butter in large, microwavesafe bowl. Heat on HIGH (100%) power for 30 seconds; stirring until smooth. + + Stir in Nesquik until smooth. + + Place cereal, oats, cherries and sunflower seeds in large bowl; add Nesquik mixture and toss together until completely coated. + + Press firmly into pan. Cover; refrigerate for 1 hour. + + Lift bars from pan using foil. Carefully peel foil away; cut into bars.

Overnight Chia Seed Pudding Bowls Ingredients (Makes 4 servings) + + 1 bottle (14 oz.) Nesquik Double Chocolate Milk + + 1/3 cup chia seeds + + Sliced strawberries (optional) + + Fresh raspberries and blueberries

(optional) + + Toasted unsweetened coconut (optional) + + Toasted sliced almonds Process + + Combine Nesquik and chia seeds in a mixing bowl; stir well. + + Cover and refrigerate overnight. + + Divide between 4 small bowls; top with desired toppings.

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Strawberry Yogurt Pops Ingredients (Makes 6 servings) + + 1 bottle (14 oz) Nesquik Ready-To-Drink Strawberry Milk + + 6 strawberries + + ½ cup fat free Greek yogurt Process + + Combine Nesquik and yogurt in small pitcher or measuring cup. Thinly slice strawberries. + + Divide strawberries between 6 ice pop molds. Pour Nesquik mixture into molds. Insert sticks.

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power recipes ++Chipotle Chicken Fajitas

++Pasta with Sauteed Peppers, Zucchini and Smoked Mozzarella

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Directions

+ + 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips + + 1 tsp. ground cumin + + 1 tsp. chili powder + + Kosher salt + + Freshly ground black pepper + + 1 tbsp. canola oil + + 1 red bell pepper, sliced + + 1 small onion, sliced + + 1 c. sliced mushrooms + + 3 garlic cloves, chopped + + 1 tbsp. chopped chipotles in adobo + + 1 1/2 tbsp. fresh lime juice + + 8 warm flour tortillas + + Grated Cheddar cheese, for serving

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Directions

2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 3 small bell peppers, thinly sliced 1 small onion, thinly sliced Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2”-thick slices + + 12 oz. fettuccine or tagliatelle pasta + + 4 oz. smoked mozzarella, grated (about 1 cup) + more for serving + + 1/4 c. fresh basil, torn + more for serving

Season chicken with cumin, chili powder, and salt and pepper. Heat oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove to a plate; reserve skillet. Add pepper, onion, mushrooms, and garlic to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in chipotles, lime juice, and chicken. Cook stirring until warm. Season with salt and pepper. Serve chicken and vegetables with tortillas and toppings.

Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add peppers and onion, season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until almost tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Add zucchini and cook until peppers are tender and zucchini is crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain. Add pasta, mozzarella, basil, and 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water to pepper mixture and toss to coat. (Add more pasta water if needed to create a sauce.) Season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with mozzarella and basil.

Total prep time: 30 minutes

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quick meals

The next time a parent asks you the age-old question, “What’s for lunch?” throw one of these recipes back at ’em. Both you and your body will love them!

+Veggie-Stack + Pita Pockets + + 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas or white beans, rinsed and drained + + 1 to 2 tablespoons water + + 1/4 cup grated manchego or pecorino romano cheese + + 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice +Light + Nicoise Salad + + 1 pound small red-skinned potatoes, quartered + + 3/4 pound sugar snap peas, strings removed + + 1 cup cherry tomatoes or chopped plum tomatoes

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1 tsp kosher salt, plus more for seasoning Pinch red pepper flakes 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 ripe Hass avocado, pitted and sliced 1 small cucumber, sliced or 1/2 bell

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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 head Bibb lettuce, leaves separated 2 5-ounce cans tuna packed in water, drained

++Gnocchi with Chicken Sausage and Spinach + + 1 1 lb. package whole wheat gnocchi + + 1 onion + + 1 1 lb. package cooked chicken sausage + + 1 teaspoon olive oil (any flavor), sliced in 1/2-inch thick rounds + + Tomato paste + + 1 10 oz. package spinach (or about 3 + + Salt and pepper to taste heaping cups) + + Chopped fresh tomatoes + + Parmesan cheese +Sesame + Noodles + + 1 pound whole-wheat spaghetti + + ½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce + + 2 tablespoons sesame oil + + 2 tablespoons canola oil + + 2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar, or lime juice

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1½ teaspoons crushed red pepper 1 bunch scallions, sliced, divided ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided 4 cups snow peas, trimmed and sliced on the bias + + ½ cup toasted sesame seeds

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olly Morgan, an Apalachin, N.Y. resident, is a nutrition consultant for professional sports teams as well as a published author. She offers her thoughts on the best nutrition strategy for youth soccer players.

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Proper hydration requires a full-day commitment. An athlete cannot expect to perform at his highest level if he’s not properly hydrated. “The biggest rule of thumb for athletes is to arrive to games, practices and workouts hydrated and focus on hydration every day,” Morgan said. “Athletes should sip fluids throughout the day with the goal of having most of their daily fluid intake from water.”

Boys ages 14 to 18 should be drinking 11 cups of water a day. A football player should drink eight to 16 fluid ounces of water two hours before practice and another eight ounces 15 to 30 minutes before the training session. During practice, a player should drink four to eight ounces every 15 to 20 minutes. After practice, he should replenish with 24 fluid ounces for every pound lost. An easy way to monitor hydration status is by assessing urine color. The goal for athletes should be to have pale, lemonadecolor urine. If the urine is darker, that is an indication of under-hydration and should signal the athlete to drink more fluids. Symptoms of dehydration include noticeable thirst, irritability, fatigue, weakness, nausea, headache, cramping, dizziness, lightheadedness, difficulty paying attention and decreased performance.

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anny Vitiello started 17 games in goal during the 2016 season for the University of Albany and earned a 10-6-1 record with a goals-against average of 0.97. He led the America East Conference in shutouts, ranked second in goals-against average and fifth in save percentage. He had five saves in the NCAA Sweet 16 game at No. 3 Clemson, while recording a shutout and making seven saves (including his 100th of his career) against Boston College in NCAA second-round game. He also recorded a shutout (his 10th of his career) in the America East final against Hartford. In 2015, he made 10 starts and recorded a goals-against average of 1.25 with four wins and three shutouts. He ranked second overall in the America East with a save percentage of .787. The Massapequa, N.Y., native led both his high school and club teams to state championships in 2013. He captained Massapequa to the NY state championship and was named the MVP in the team’s tournament run, earning 13 shutouts and conceding just six goals in 19 games all season. His club team, Massapequa Arsenal (NY-E), won the McGuire Cup in 2015 as US Youth Soccer 19U Boys National Champions. He played for Arsenal since he was 8 years old. “I was playing with my best friends from the time I was 8 until I was 20,” Vitiello said. “Those were great times and obviously a great learning experience.”

Tips from danny Prepare 24 hours in advance: “I don’t like to eat anything heavy the night before a game, maybe a salad or a little pasta,” he said. He likes to be in bed around 10 p.m. and hopefully asleep around 11 p.m.

Keep a schedule: Vitiello says it’s important to keep a detailed schedule. Even in the off-season, a lot of time is spent in training and working out. “I keep a time management sheet and fill out not only my schedule but what I want to do during the day,” he said.

8 a.m.: Wake up. “I might have a granola bar or some oatmeal when I get up.” 9 a.m.: Stretching session with the team. “We also will pass the ball around and play a little keep away for 10 to 15 minutes.” 9:30 a.m.: Treatment if needed 10 a.m.: Class 4 p.m.: Head over to the locker room and have a nice hot shower to “get the body loose.” 4:30 p.m.: Treatment if necessary 6 p.m.: Warmup with the team

Clear your head: Getting things done in a timely manner also allows you to focus on the game at hand. Vitiello says getting your school work completed before a game is important so you aren’t stressed and can concentrate on what you need to do to prepare for that night’s game.

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s a redshirt sophomore in 2016 at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Keegan McHugh was named to the Missouri Valley Conference All-Tournament Team and was Honorable Mention All-MVC. He appeared in all 22 games, making 20 starts for the Cougars and had a goal and four assists for the Cougars. In 2015, McHugh was All-Missouri Valley Conference Second Team and was named to the MVC All-Freshman Team. He started 16 of 17 games and finished third on the team with 18 shots. A native of St. Charles, Mo., McHugh was a four-star prospect by TopDrawerSoccer.com (TDS) after playing for Francis Howell High School for two years and St. Louis Scott Gallagher SC (MO) for 10 years. In his second year with Scott Gallagher, they reached a national final game where they lost to the New York Red Bulls.

8:45 a.m.: Wake up and eat breakfast. “I will eat an English muffin with peanut butter and I always have at least one cup of coffee.” 9 a.m.: Arrive at the stadium for training. 10 a.m.: Training for 45 minutes. “We usually do some light jogging and stretching. And some passing drills to get the legs moving.” 11 a.m.: Go home for a few hours and just relax. 1:30 p.m.: Pregame meal 2 p.m.: Head back home and relax 3:20 p.m.: “I like to head over to the stadium an hour before the team meeting and take a hot bath for 10 minutes and get any treatment I might need.” 4:20 p.m.: Team meeting/warmups 5 p.m.: Game time

Tips from keegan Arrive early: McHugh likes to get to places early which helps relieve stress and helps him prepare for the game ahead. If the team meeting is at 4:20 p.m., he likes to get there an hour ahead of time.

Go to bed early: “I like to get at least 10 hours of sleep,” he said. “I also like to eat something like chicken parmesan or chicken Alfredo the night before.”

Eat light: Panera Bread seems to be the go-to place for some college teams. “I like to get a turkey-avocado sandwich,” he said. “Our team likes to go there because there is a lot of variety.”

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Olivia Doak Lipscomb University

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By Terry Jacoby

n her freshman season for Lipscomb, Olivia Doak played in all 19 games at forward and led the team in points with 17 after scoring seven goals and dishing out three assists to earn the Freshman of the Year award for the Lady Bisons.

The 2016 Lady Bisons tied the program record for wins (12-5-2) and reached the ASUN Championship game for the second consecutive season. It was certainly a great season for Doak and the Bisons. And the success was built on hard work and dedication. “We have practice for an hour and 45 minutes every day, but on top of that we also spend two days a week in the weight room after practice,” she said. “Our strength and conditioning coach gives us a program for weight training.

All of the training is soccer specific so we work on explosiveness and getting our legs stronger. We also work on upper body with bench press and dead lift and pulls up.” Doak — who was a member of the Tennessee SC 16 (TN) team that competed in the US Youth Soccer National League and won the 2016 US Youth Soccer National Championship — said the strength program is similar for each soccer player but results are tracked to check on progress and to adjust the workouts based on performance. Running is another important part of training. “We do a lot of shorter sprints and soccer-specific fitness during the season,” Doak said. “But in the off-season I run a lot. Even after training I will go for a long run on my own.”

LIMIT THE COFFEE: “Our nutritionist has told me to make sure I eat something if I’m going to drink a cup of coffee. I do make sure I limit my cups.” HYDRATE: “You need to always be drinking water, whether you think you’re thirsty or not. If you are dehydrated, that can really take a toll on your body. It’s something our nutritionist stresses to everyone.” REFUEL: “Fruits and vegetables are my main thing after a workout. Our coaches stress that at least 30 minutes after a workout you need to eat something.”

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malya Johnson, who started every game for Columbia University in her rookie season and earned All-Ivy League honorable mention, is serious about taking care of her body and eating healthy.

She’s “vegan serious.” “I became vegan about a year ago,” she said. “And I decided to do it because soccer is one of the most important things in my life and in order to be a good soccer player and a good athlete, you have to eat right. So I thought the best way to eat right is to become a vegan.” Vegans don’t eat any animal products, such as meat, fish, eggs or dairy. “It was a gradual transition for me,” she said. “I spent a year trying out different diets and plans. Through my research, I decided that being vegan was the best way to conserve resources and it doesn’t feel restrictive at all to me. I find that I have more energy and just feel better overall.” Johnson helped lead NJ Stallions Dynamite to three consecutive US Youth Soccer New Jersey State Cup titles. She also was called into the U.S. Under-18 National Team and participated in a week-long training camp in May 2016. “I have always been very specific about what I eat the night before a game or practice,” she said. “Eating a lot of fruit and vegetables has helped me perform better on the soccer field.” A dynamic player on the pitch, Johnson was the captain, MVP and top goal scorer for the Montclair (NJ) Mounties in her senior season of high school. She was also named the All-Super Essex Conference Player of the Year and to the All-State Second Team.

a m a lya T i p s f o r nutrition Eat three meals: Eating healthy the entire day is the key to feeling healthy. For breakfast, Johnson has oatmeal with peanut butter and a banana. For lunch, she will have a salad or wrap with humus, carrots, chick peas and maybe a bowl of soup. Dinner is often a salad with mixed greens, broccoli and carrots along with potatoes or rice and sometimes tofu. Give time to digest: Johnson is like many elite athletes in that she doesn’t like to eat much on a game day. “I don’t like to eat too close to a game because I don’t like to play on a full stomach, so it’s important to digest a meal before a game,” she said. “I would also suggest avoiding all processed foods.”

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