MILFORD UNITED SOCCER CLUB's William J. Petrie Memorial Scholarship

2019 College Scholarship Program
Milford United Soccer Club exists to help Milford’s youth develop healthy, physical, mental, and emotional life skills. We teach the sport of soccer, and in the process, provide an environment where self-esteem, leadership, discipline, and personal development become regular experiences in the lives of young people.

2019 Application - https://www.secure-sam.com/milford.cjsalive.org/doclib/MUSC%202019%20Scholarship%20(3).pdf

Milford United Soccer Club raises and distributes money and playing scholarships to further the goals of the club, in memory of founding member William J. Petrie. MUSC has established a program to provide college scholarships to High School Seniors who are current residents of Milford, current or former members of Milford United Soccer Club, and who exemplify the values and personal qualities that MUSC strives to develop. The fund will award at least $1,000.00 in scholarships to candidates meeting established criteria.

Who will be eligible?
High School Seniors who are members* of Milford United Soccer Club, are current Milford residents, and are attending a school of higher education in Fall 2019. Applicants must have a cumulative weighed Grade Point Average of 3.0 or better (B or better) and consistently demonstrate leadership, sportsmanship, teamwork, courage, judgment, responsibility, discipline, and perseverance.

How are the scholarships awarded?
Applicants must complete the application form and submit an essay of 250 words entitled What Soccer Means to Me. Please include your name and address on the first page of the essay. Additionally, the student’s high school guidance counselor and a Milford United Soccer Club Representative** must recommend this candidate by signing the application form. All of this must be completed and submitted no later than Friday March 29, 2019 to Milford United Soccer Club, PMB 187, 167 Cherry Street, Milford, CT 06460 or emailed to Treasurer@musc.org. Scholarship winners will be determined at the April 2019 Executive Board Meeting.
Who do I contact if I have any questions?

Questions, or electronic submissions, may be directed to the Milford United Soccer Club Treasurer, at treasurer@musc.org.

2019 Application - https://www.secure-sam.com/milford.cjsalive.org/doclib/MUSC%202019%20Scholarship%20(3).pdf

Please Note:
Incomplete applications or applications not meeting the above criteria will not be considered.
*MUSC member is a current/former player, volunteer, and/or referee.
**MUSC Representative is a current/former Executive Board member or coach. This person cannot be a parent/guardian or family relative of the applicant.

MUSC needs your help in order to continue to offer soccer programs for MUSC players!  It takes many volunteers to coordinate the MUSC soccer programs each year and MUSC is in need of new volunteers to help continue maintaining these programs in the upcoming seasons.    Board meetings are the 3^rd Thursday of each month.  Please consider volunteering some time to help continue the efforts as well as help to improve the programs offered to MUSC players.  Please contact the nominating committee if you have interest and/or questions.

The term is 2 years beginning 3/1/2019.  The current positions up for election are:

President  The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer. Will issue the call for regular and special Executive Board meetings at which he will vote only to break a tie: shall serve ex – officio on all committees; shall see that regular elections are held in accordance with these Bylaws; shall ensure that all MUSC personnel are properly briefed in all phases of rules, regulations, and policies of the MUSC; and shall have the primary responsibility for maintaining liaison between this organization and other soccer associations.

Treasurer Shall dispense MUSC funds as approved by the Executive Board. Said money will be dispersed only after receiving a valid receipt. The treasurer shall keep an accurate and timely record of all money received and dispersed with an itemized report of same to be given at each regular meeting. The Treasurer shall be responsible for presenting a financial statement at the Annual meeting of the MUSC. He/she shall be authorized to sign checks on behalf of the MUSC.

Player Agent Shall be responsible for developing, maintaining, and implementing the player development plan. This plan will include coaching license programs, professional training programs, training materials and coaches clinics that will be delivered to the coaches in MUSC.

Purchasing Agent Shall be responsible for the expenditure of all money as directed by the Executive Board. This will include but not be limited to all equipment, field preparation and repairs, awards, trophies, and patches. All expenditures will require delivery of valid receipts to the treasurer, before bill payment.

Information Manager This position will be responsible to develop and deliver information between the Executive Board and the general membership. This will include but not be limited to general information on functions of the MUSC, rules and other informative information, which will better educate the general membership. This position will also be responsible to develop all press releases to the media under the approval of the Executive Board. This will include such items as general MUSC announcements, standings, and scores.

Little Kicks Coordinator shall be responsible for all administrative duties and coordination pertaining to the u4 and u5 division.

Commissioners shall be responsible for all administrative duties pertaining to their division.  This will include coordination of teams at the beginning of each season.  The commissioner will maintain records and standings.  Resolve conflicts related to games, rules, and player eligibility.  Recommend approval of coaches.  Referral of problems to the Executive Board as needed. 

U14 Boys Commissioner

U12 Girls Commissioner

U10 Boys Commissioner

U6/8 Girls Commissioner

If you would like fill any of these positions, please contact a member of the nominating committee by February 1^st.  The General Meeting and Annual Elections will occur on Thursday, February 21^st.

Thank you!

MUSC Nominating Committee

Amy Burns, socceramyb@gmail.com

Stephen Fallon, stephenfallon@yahoo.com

Dave Rodriguez, infomanager@musc.org

MILFORD UNITED SOCCER CLUB
U6/U8 INDOOR SOCCER SEASON

About the program: The newly redesigned U6/U8 indoor program will focus on key fundamentals while developing strong footwork skills, teaching field awareness and building team work. This program will run for 17 weeks throughout the winter months to enhance player improvement and build friendships.
• Program Dates: December 3rd, 2018- March 30th, 2019
• Practices: U6 will practice every Monday from 5-6pm, U8 will practice every Tuesday from 5-6pm
• Games: Game times will rotate every Saturday between 7am-2pm, *new this year* MUSC will play games against other indoor teams from surrounding towns
• Age requirements: U6 is open to those born in 2013, U8 is open to those born in 2012 & 2011
• Location: Goooal Sports, 1791 Stratford Ave in Stratford
• Equipment Needed- Each player must wear shin-guards and bring a number 3 soccer ball. Please come prepared with plenty of water for proper hydration. 
Register online: http://milford.cjsalive.org/register
Questions? Email f-boyscom@musc.org

The weather is getting cooler and it is time to take soccer inside! Keep up all your soccer skills from fall by continuing to train over the winter months.

About Little Kicks: MUSC’s Little Kicks program is a pre-school age introduction into the sport of soccer. This program is specifically designed for three and four-year-old children to learn the base fundamentals of soccer through fun activities and games. During the weekly one-hour session, each child will meet new friends, learn a new sport, and use lots of energy

Equipment Needed: Each player must wear shin-guards and bring a number 3 soccer ball. Please come prepared with plenty of water for proper hydration.

Session 1 Dates: Saturdays only, January 5th-February 23, 2019 Session 2 Dates: Saturdays only, March2-April 6, 2019

Times: U4 at 9am followed by U5 at 10am

**U4 is open to those born in 2015

**U5 is open to those born in 2014

Location: Goooal Sports, 1791 Stratford Ave, Stratford CT

Register Today at: http://milford.cjsalive.org/register

MUSC is now offering a Winter Training program for our Players.

The program consists of 10 one-hour sessions that will include SAQ, fitness, technical work and small sided games. The goal is to improve players first touch and decision making in tight place and give the player confidence to play at a high tempo. Registration is limited to first 12 per time slot .

Ten Sessions: Jan. 6th - March. 17th - SUNDAYS 9 AM - 5 PMCT  - Speed School, Pepes Farm Rd. - Milford - The sessions will be limited to 12 players per hour. $160 per Player. Registration Will be Open Soon with Limited Availability

10am   U10 Girls
11am   U12 boys
12pm   U13/14 girls
1pm.    U14 Boys
2pm.    U10 Boys

Register Here - http://milford.cjsalive.org/register

21st Annual Elk's Soccer Shoot Ceremony. The First, Second and Third Place Winners were honored on September 16th . Special Thanks to the Elks for all the amazing things they do for the community and for their fun presence at our MUSC Opening Day

For the U 6, 8 & 10 boys and girls, you will need the MUSC August reversible jersey royal/white with matching blue shorts and socks 

For all the U-12 children and up - boys and girls, the required team jersey is one white, and one royal blue MUSC Adidas Squadra 17, with matching blue Adidas Squadra shorts and blue socks,

To order - please click this link for more information https://bit.ly/2vUCKKu

Thanks to the Over 60 Players and their parents who made our 2018 Summer Open Play Event so much fun