At Peak Contest Winners Attend Pro Soccer Games and Hang Out With NWSL Leading Scorer Crystal Dunn
New York Soccer News: The At Peak app delivers strength and conditioning exercises and video workouts, specific to age, gender and sport, that are designed by medical professionals for youth athletes. Registration for At Peak is open and watch this space for upcoming info on incentives and rewards. Here’s what some At Peak contest winners from the Spring Season experienced for the contest run across the entire Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) and its 11 member leagues. The winning teams were determined by who accumulated the most At Peak workout points during the contest period from April 19 to May 16 and the winners attended a pro soccer match of their choosing.
Plattsburgh FC, proud members of the Capital District Youth Soccer League (CDYSL), crossed the border to attend the Montreal Impact’s 1-0 loss to DC United on August 8 at Stade Saputo (in photo). Coach Brian Micheels commented, “Wow, we had a really great time due to the generosity of At Peak! The girls on the team can see that dedication and commitment has its rewards! I know that the parents were very pleased and a few are planning on going up to see Montreal play again. I believe that despite a small roster, 15 players on a Girls-Under-14 team, we were able to perform better and stay injury-free with At Peak’s help during this past spring season. The dynamic movements were very appropriate especially in the areas of flexibility and strength gain. And I think the kids enjoyed the social component of the At Peak app as well.”
The Girls-Under-10 East Islip Galaxy, who play in the Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL), went with their coach Lisa Gozley to Hofstra Stadium to watch the New York Cosmos draw 3-3 with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers. The contest rules stated that one team would win tickets to a pro game but since Plattsburgh FC and East Islip were virtually tied on points, At Peak graciously provided tickets for both teams.
Coaches could win tickets to a pro match by virtue of their team accumulating the most At Peak workout points in their respective leagues. So far, coach Stacey Antalek of the Girls-Under-15 Beacon Breeze of the East Hudson Youth Soccer League (EHYSL) went to Yankee Stadium on August 13 to watch New York City FC defeat DC United, 3-1. Coach Jay Giaccio of the Boys-Under-12 Our Lady Star of the Sea Force from the Staten Island Youth Soccer League (SIYSL) will attend the New York City FC-San Jose Earthquakes game on September 19 at Yankee Stadium. Coach Giaccio exclaimed, “I am so stoked to have won this contest. I have to thank At Peak for such an awesome site. The boys loved doing the activities and I truly believe it helped them be ready for the season.”
Additionally, Eastern New York alumna Crystal Dunn, the leading scorer in the National Women’s Soccer League, endorses the At Peak app and spoke through Facetime with the Girls-Under-10 Smithtown Sharks from the LIJSL on May 15. Coach Bart Polster exclaimed, “What a great night. Crystal was absolutely amazing! I could not have planned it any better. I cannot thank At Peak and Crystal enough for the night. At Peak and Crystal have fans for life! She even told my girls we were BFFs when they asked and made me look even better. Thank you so much again for this wonderful, amazing opportunity.”
Coach Polster had won a Google Hangout with Crystal by taking a photo of a life-size cutout of her during the LIJSL Convention and posting it to Twitter.
The At Peak app comes with exercise videos demonstrating proper form and has a social platform where teammates can interact, upload photos, view sports-related video content and challenge one another in trivia contests. Players, coaches and teams who have not downloaded the app so far can do so by clicking here:
https://app.atpeaksports.com/signup/organization/ENYYSA
Research shows that a 20-minute workout twice per week can help reduce sports injuries by 50%. Using the At Peak app, players as young as eight can build a base of strength and conditioning to reduce injury. Beyond individual training, the app allows coaches to communicate with their youth teams and monitor team training. Parents are also able to participate with their child or just monitor their progress.
Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association: With over 100,000 youth soccer players–both boys and girls–and more than 25,000 volunteers, the non-profit Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) stretches from Montauk Point, Long Island to the Canadian border. Members are affiliated with 11 leagues throughout the association, which covers the entire state of New York east of Route 81. ENYYSA exists to promote and enhance the game of soccer for children and teenagers between the ages of 5 and 19 years old, and to encourage the healthy development of youth players, coaches, referees and administrators.
All levels of soccer are offered–from intramural, travel team and premier players as well as Special Children. No child who wants to play soccer is turned away. ENYYSA is a proud member of the United States Soccer Federation and United States Youth Soccer Association.
