Local soccer bodies such as SYSI say they have adopted the CSA's Long Term Player Development model Wellness to World Cup, but there is a big difference between adopting it in principle and implementing its principles.

In most parts of North America,poorly prepared players are expected to perform at top levels of soccer.

The downward trend of soccer registrations in Saskatoon concerns some, but others continue doing the same thing year after year, expecting things to change. In England, they have seen the light and the FA is embarking on a "radical overhaul" of the grass roots system.

I had the pleasure of watching the National Amateur Senior Men's Championships in Brossard Quebec on

Several for Hollandia Gremio players were in action in an amazing run by the Huskie Alumni team, as they won the first ever gold medal for Saskatchewan in 99 years of Canadian national championships.

All Hollandia teams progressed to the semi-finals in the division two champoinships, Sunday

According to the Saskatoon Star Phoenix, Hollandia ranks fith of all Canadian clubs for appearances