NEWSLETTER
MAY 2025
From our
Technical Director
From our
Director of Academy
From our
Director of Player of Development
From our
Recreational Director
Recreational Season is upon us!
Newcastle and Norman Locations
Pre-K PROGRAM INFORMATION
- Format: Varied (2v2 / 3v3 / 4v4)
- Ball Size: 3
- Goal Size: Varied (3' x 4' / 4' x 6')
- Field Size: Vaired (25 x 15 yards / 35 x 25 yards)
- Length of Match: 4 x 8 Minute Periods, with 2 minute breaks between periods
- Number of Matches: 8
- Rostering: Players will be divided for round robin play at the conclusion of the training portion of the session
- Referee: Staff & Parent Volunteer
- Goalkeeper: No
- Weekly Training: 20-25 minutes per week, immediately prior to match play
TEAM FORMATION FOR 1ST GRADE & ABOVE
- Players will be placed on teams by the League Director according to age, gender, and one or more of the following:
- Geographical location based on elementary school district, then zip code as provided at registration.
- Submission of a Team Form, which will require the signature of a volunteer willing to coach the team. Team Forms are not required to meet the minimum roster size as detailed in the Rostering Guidelines; however, additional players may be added to the roster if the submitted Team Form does not meet minimum roster requirements. The SORL Team Form is available for download on our Forms page.
- Submission of a Buddy Request at registration through PlayMetrics, which guarantees the placement of two players, requesting one another, onto the same team. Both players must list each other on their respective Buddy Request for placement to be considered.
- If a Team Form or Buddy Request includes players from different divisions, then the team or players will be placed in the division of the oldest player on the Team Form or Buddy Request.
BEAT THE HEAT
STAYING HYDRATED
HOW TO BEAT THE HEAT IN SOCCER
As the dog days of summer are here, you or your players may be gearing up for end of summer practices and tournaments. Be prepared for playing in especially hot weather and fighting dehydration, and you will be able to run a more effective summer session.
Hot weather will directly affect your players’ performance. In hot weather, players are less able to run the same distances that they could easily run in cooler weather. Furthermore, running in hot and humid weather further inhibits the body’s capability to sweat.
YOU NEED TO SWEAT
Sweating is the human body’s most direct way of decreasing the body’s heat. In humid weather, the skin must work overtime to facilitate heat loss, therefore competing directly with muscles in the body which need oxygen while they exercise. This is why the body gets tired more quickly in hot and humid weather– the body must do more to regulate temperature, and this can take away valuable energy from muscles.
STAY HYDRATED
Dehydration can be a final result of this body’s attempt to exercise at its usual capabilities in hot weather. The body can lose up to 3.5 liters of fluid during a soccer game in hot weather, as compared to 2 liters lost in cool weather.
The easiest way to fight the body’s tiredness and eventual dehydration is to ensure adequate fluid intake. Thirst is an indicator that the body is already dehydrated. If a player loses an average of 3.5 liters, you can see how much fluid the body needs in order to offset this loss. Studies show that a sports drink can also do a lot to prevent dehydration as it provides the body with much-needed sodium.
A good idea is to drink a sports drink followed immediately by an equal amount of water. The sodium in the sports drink will increase the balance of sodium inside the body’s cells; this leaves the cell receptors more receptive to the water in order to diffuse the sodium content throughout the body (think osmosis in high school biology).
OTHER HOT WEATHER TIPS
Other preventative measures include: wearing light-colored, lightweight, “wicking” clothing; holding practice in early morning or evening sessions, not in direct sunlight or during the hottest periods of the day; and keeping a strict fluid intake rule during practice.
A NOTE FOR COACHES
Tell your players that it won’t matter if they need to take a break because of the heat. Make your players feel comfortable with you so that you can prevent any heat sickness, dehydration, or heat stroke. You don’t want your players to be too scared to tell you that they don’t feel well. Especially if you are running a camp where players from out-of-state may be traveling to your facility, give them a day or so to get accustomed to the hot temperatures, especially if they are coming from cooler climates.
Article from: https://ussoccerplayers.com/soccer-training-tips/how-to-beat-the-heat
GET TO KNOW OUR COACHES
Tyler Sanders
Tyler has been coaching for ten years and played the positions of: striker, left wing and central attacking mid.
Kip Shubert is a coach who had the greatest impact on him and you can catch Tyler eating his favorite food….pizza, while watching his favorite team….Arsenal.
His most embarrassing moment is probably all of the “Tylerisms” you will hear him say while he is coaching (we couldn’t get them out of him…you have to play for him to know them).
When he is not coaching, you can catch Tyler playing or watching soccer, cooking, playing his guitar or golfing.
If he could be any animal, he would be a dog because “they’re rad, duh” and his super power would be to have super speed.
Thanks for being with us, Tyler. We are glad you are with us!
CULTURE CORNER
Our values are embedded in everything we do, shaping our culture both on and off the field. We believe an increased focus on our culture will lead to increased success for our players, both on and off the field. At the heart of our culture are our
S.P.O.R.T.I.N.G. Core Values and the
Five Pillars of Our Culture: Attitude & Effort, Enjoyment, Player Development, Collaboration and Accountability.
FEATURED CORE VALUE
RESPONSIBILITY
We are dedicated to ensuring the resources of our benefit corporation are utilized responsibly and efficiently in pursuit of our mission. We will be diligent in our efforts to maintain the highest standards of financial accountability and protect those resources afforded to us by our members, sponsors, partners and community.
Team of the Month
Highlight team of the month

OSSO: Expert Orthopedic Care for Sporting Oklahoma Athletes
Oklahoma Sports Science & Orthopedics (OSS0) is proud to support Sporting Oklahoma, providing top-tier orthopedic care for athletes of all ages. Our team of fellowship-trained sports medicine specialists is dedicated to helping keep young athletes healthy, strong, and performing at their best. Whether it’s a sprain, fracture, or complex orthopedic condition, our specialists provide personalized treatment plans for active youth.
As proud partners of Sporting Oklahoma, we’re here to support your athletes with expert care, so they can stay in the game.
Many underestimate the number of hand and wrist injuries that occur while playing soccer. From falling down, to goalkeeper injuries, this list of doctors are available to help assess any hand or wrist injuries your child may have.
THE SAFETY OF OUR PATIENTS IS ALWAYS OUR TOP PRIORITY.
OSSO now offers a TELEMEDICINE option for our patients. Accepted by most insurance plans, TELEMEDICINE is a private and secure way for our physicians to meet with you and perform a face-to-face evaluation using your cell phone, tablet or PC. We continue to provide walk-in visits when necessary and appropriate.
Call our office at 405-427-6776 to schedule an appointment with your physician.
KNEE ARTHROSCOPY
TOTAL & PARTIAL JOINT REPLACEMENT
LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION
MENISCUS REPAIR
FRACTURE REPAIR
ACL RECONSTRUCTION
ROBOT-ASSISTED KNEE REPLACEMENT
ORTHOPEDIC KNEE SERVICES
ROBERT F. HINES, M.D.
PAUL B. JACOB, D.O.
ERIC JOHNSON, MD
M. BRANDON JOHNSON, M.D.
NICK JOHNSON, M.D.
MAC E. MOORE, M.D.
RYAN L. NELSON, D.O.
BARRY L. NORTHCUTT, M.D.
NATHANIEL M. ODOR, MD
WADE SCHWERDTFEGER, M.D.
R. GARRETT STEINMETZ, M.D.
TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT
PAUL B. JACOB, D.O.
NICK JOHNSON, M.D.
MAC E. MOORE, M.D.
RYAN L. NELSON, D.O.
NATHANIEL M. ODOR, MD
R. GARRETT STEINMETZ, M.D.
TEAM WINS
We wrapped up a busy August with Academy friendlies, competitive, DPL and MLS Next games. We are ready to add in Recreational and have a busy and exciting fall season!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
