North Texas State Soccer Association
Since its formation in 1964 North Texas Soccer has offered quality soccer programs for both youth and adult players. A volunteer group with a dedication for growing the sport of soccer, it was legally incorporated as the North Texas State Soccer Association Inc. under the Texas Nonprofit Corporation Act with a federal income tax exemption as a 501 (c) (3) on April 29, 1981.
In the 24 years since that incorporation North Texas Soccer has grown to become the largest joint youth and adult soccer association in the United States, representing 145,000 youth players, 24,000 adult players, 40,000 indoor players, 25,000 coaches, 6,600 referees, and over 1,300 administrators. Including member spouses and parents, the North Texas Soccer family is estimated to be at least 500,000 strong.
North Texas Soccer was formed “To foster and advance the cause of soccer within the territory under the jurisdiction of the Association.” and has dedicated its efforts “To remain the leader in soccer by igniting a lifetime passion in each participant.”
For information on playing, coaching, refereeing or just volunteering your services go to http://www.ntxsoccer.org/ or contact the North Texas Soccer office at (972) 323-1323.
That territory is on a line from Louisiana to New Mexico, from just south of Waco, TX. To Oklahoma, and from New Mexico to Arkansas and Louisiana.
National Membership
The North Texas State Soccer Association Inc. (North Texas Soccer) is directly affiliated with the United States Soccer Federation Inc. (US Soccer) which is recognized by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) as the National Governing Body for the sport of soccer under the "Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act" an act of the Congress of the United States. The USSF is also a member of the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) through
which they are recognized as the national association for the territory of the United States. In addition North Texas Soccer is affiliated with the United States Youth Soccer Association Inc. (US Youth Soccer) and the United States Adult Soccer Association Inc. (USASA).
North Texas Soccer is recognized as the administrative body within the northern half of the State of Texas which institutes soccer programs on behalf of the aforementioned organizations for both youth and adult players.
Local Membership
North Texas Soccer is comprised of some 131 local associations who register adult and youth players to play outdoor as well as indoor soccer. North Texas Soccer also administers the training and development of the referees used to officiate all games under the jurisdiction of North Texas Soccer while also maintaining and developing training courses for coaches.
Baylor Rehabilitation System
The outpatient therapy clinics of Baylor Rehabilitation System (BRS) offer the technological capabilities, the skilled staff and the specialized programs to treat .patients need. Whether they are professional athletes or soccer moms, a wide range of services is available to treat numerous types of injuries and conditions. All therapies and treatment regimens are based on helping patients reduce pain and improve function.
Baylor Outpatient Therapy and Sports Medicine Clinic at Frisco, a part of Baylor Rehabilitation System, offers comprehensive physical and occupational therapy services and sports medicine rehabilitation. The clinic, which is currently located near Dallas Parkway and Main, will be relocating to the new Pizza Hut Park in early 2006. This expansion will allow for a large open therapy gym and will be furnished with exercise and rehabilitative equipment as well as an in-ground therapy pool.
Baylor understands athletes and the importance of minimizing down time and maintaining conditioning while recovering from an injury. Physicians on their medical staff*, therapists and athletic trainers design a therapy program specific to each athlete’s recovery needs. The customized treatment program may enhance the athlete’s endurance, agility, flexibility and strength through sports-specific exercises and drills. Treatment may also include isokinetic equipment for testing and training, and biofeedback studies for outcome enhancement. In order to help the athlete avoid re-injury or other related injuries in the future, considerable prevention education is also provided.
In addition to sports medicine, physicians* and therapists also provide rehabilitation for work-related injuries, post-surgical cases, and patients with other musculoskeletal conditions such as neck or back pain, sprains and strains. The goal is to help individuals achieve their maximum ability as quickly and safely as possible so they can get back to life. A physiatrist*, a physician with special training in physical medicine and rehabilitation, is available at each of Baylor’s eight locations to assess the patient and determine the best course of care. Therapy may include aquatic therapy, manual therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy and therapeutic massage. Specialty services include splinting/casting, ultrasound treatments, whirlpool treatment and wound management.
Baylor Rehabilitation System has eight conveniently located outpatient clinics throughout the D/FW area including Coppell, Dallas, Frisco, Garland, Grapevine, Irving, Mesquite, Plano and Waxahachie.