⚽ October Newsletter

🍁 Fall Soccer Is in Full Swing!

October brings crisp air, playoff pushes, and plenty of soccer! We’re celebrating the best of fall soccer with new blogs, training resources, tournaments, and community ideas to keep your team active both on and off the field.

🆕 What’s New on the Website

Check out the latest updates at SoccerMomsAndDads.com:

• 🌍 Guest Blog: The Benefits of International Soccer Experiences
• ❄️ Winter Training – Winter Training and Camp Guide
• ⚽ Supplemental Tryout Blog – What to know about Supplemental Tryouts

Explore all new posts ➜ Visit the Blog

📅 Upcoming Tournaments (Oct 12 – Nov 12)

• Oct 11–13: SAC Columbus Day Tournament - Columbia, MD
• Oct 11-13: Warrior Fall Classic – Huber Heights, OH
• Oct 17-19: BSA Haunted Classic – Beavercreek, OH
• Oct 18-19: 2025 Season Finale – Seville, OH
• Oct 24-26: Cincinnati Fall Finale – Cincinnati, OH
• Oct 19–20: Spooktacular – Willoughby, OH
• Oct 25: House of Goals – Polaris Mall, OH
• Oct 31- Nov 2: Fall Turf Fest– Dayton, OH
• Nov 1-2: Club Ohio Fall Classic – Dublin, OH

See the full list ➜ Find Tournaments Here

💛 Give Back This Fall

Autumn is the perfect time to make an impact off the field! Encourage your team to host a community service project — like a Leveling the Playing Field equipment drive.

Soccer gear is the most in-demand and they need you donations. Your team’s gently used cleats, balls, and uniforms can help more kids play the game we all love.

Learn more ➜ LevelingThePlayingField.org

🌟 Insider Spotlight: Great Lakes Alliance

OSMD Insiders the Great Lakes Alliance have once again hosted US Club Soccer's id2 and PDP (held in Canton this past August)

Congratulations to the Great Lakes Alliance players selected through the id2 and PDP programs to compete in next month’s Midwest Select Games! 🥇

We’re proud to see your hard work and development recognized at the regional level — well done!

🏆 OHSAA Tournament Season Begins

It’s tournament time in Ohio! 🎉

Good luck to all OHSAA high school teams entering the postseason. Whether you’re chasing a district title or enjoying your first playoff run, play hard and make memories that last.

Follow the action ➜ OHSAA Soccer Tournaments

Proud high school parents be sure to join one of our local groups and post your pos season highlights for everyone to see!

💡 Parent Tip of the Month: Muddy Game Survival

Rainy games = muddy messes. Be prepared!

Keep a post-game strip-down kit in your car with:

🗑️ Trash bags

🧻 Wipes

🧺 Towels

👕 Change of clothes

You’ll protect your car seats and your sanity after those muddy fall matches.