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Welcome!

10/07/2009 09:48 AM

Welcome to the online home of the Empire United Soccer Academy - Syracuse!

In August 2007, Western New York’s top soccer clubs, the Rochester Junior Rhinos, Syracuse Football Club and Buffalo United Soccer Club joined together to form the Empire United Soccer Academy. In the Spring of 2009, Crown City FC from the Cortland/Homer area joined the Academy. The unification of these clubs, acknowledges their strong working relationship and shared vision of the development of youth soccer. This combined organization will enable soccer players at all levels to attain their individual goals and maximize their potential. In fact, the strength of the new club was recognized when Empire USA received one of the sixty-four initial memberships in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy.

Empire United-Academy & EUSA Syracuse Players-2011 Varsity High School Season Awards Winners (GIRLS)

02/04/2012 05:43 PM

Empire Player:	U-18 Acad.	High School/ Class Division	2011 H.S. Award(s)
Stephanie Senn	U18	Grand Island/ Class A	First team Niagara Frontier League, First team All Western New York, Second team All New York State Team-Most Valuable Player
Eva Gordon (U15)	U18	CBA / Class A	All-CNY First Team, OHSL All League First Team, All Section 3 Team Class A
Kelly Ristoff	U18	Westhill / Class B	1st Team All- League, First Team All-Section 3 Team- Class B, 1st Team All CNY, All NYS, NSCAA HS All-Region Team
Tessa Devereaux	U18	Jamesville Dewitt/ Class A	1st Team All- OHSL Freedom, First Team All-Section 3 Team- Class A, 1st Team All CNY, All NYS, NSCAA HS All- Region Team
Kayla Distin	U18	Fulton / Class A	1st Team All- OHSL League, First Team All-Section 3 Team,Class A
Jackie Firenze	U18	Baldwinsville / Class AA	All-Section 3 AA, All Section 3 AA Co- Player of the Year, All CNY 1st team, All CNYCL 1st Team, NSCAA HS All- Region, NSCAA HS All-American, All NY State-3
Kim Murphy	U18	Liverpool / Class AA	All Section 3 AA All Section 3 AA Co- Player of the Year, All CNY Player of the Year, All CNY 1st Team, All League First Team, Post Standard Honor Athlete of the Week, News Channel 9 Athlete of the week, 3rd Team, All NY State
Emma Firenze (U17)	U18	Baldwinsville / Class AA	All-Section 3 AA, All CNY 1st team, All CNYCL 1st Team, NSCAA HS All- Region, All NY State-4
Taylor Haenlin	U18	Lowville / Class B	Frontier League All Star All North – MVP Section III – 1^st team NY State Class B –Co Player of the Year; 1^st team, All- CNY Team, NSCAA HS All-Region II Team
Kathryn Busa	U18	Marcellus / Class B	Regional All American, 1^st Team All State, All CNY, All Section 3, Liberty League Co-Player of the Year, 1^st Team All League
Michelle Wiese	U18	CBA / Class A	All-CNY First Team, All OHSL First Team, Megan Patterson Memorial Award
Kaelyn Gamel	U18	Hamburg / Class B	1st teamAll ECIC 2, 1st team All WNY metro, 2nd team All WNY

Empire Player:	U-17 Acad.	High School/ Class Division	2011 H.S. Award(s)
Cheyenne Hall	U17	FM/ Class AA	All-Section 3 AA, All CNYCL 1st Team
Terry Netusil	U17	MPH / Class C	1^st Team OHSL Patriot National

Player Name	HS League &Class (AA//B/C Etc)	HS Name	Empire U-17	2011 HS Soccer Award (s)
Alexis Bandera	OHSL Liberty Class B	Solvay High School	17	2^nd Team – OHSL Liberty
Leighann Bennett	IAC Class B	Dryden High School	17	1^st Team – IAC All Star League MVP 1^st Team All State Class B
Taylor Bennett	IAC Class B	Dryden High School	14	1^st Team – IAC All Star
Jaime Bouffard	CNYCL National Class AA	Oswego High School	17	1^st Team CNYCL League Combined AA; 1^st Team CNYCL National League
Madeline Devereaux	OHSL Freedom Class A	Jamesville-DeWitt High School	17	All-CNY; 1^st Team OHSL Freedom
Victoria Gregory	OHSL Patriot National Class C	Manlius-Pebble Hill	17	1^st Team OHSL Patriot National
Mersadiz Hayes	OHSL Patriot National Class C	Bishop Ludden High School	17	1^st Team OHSL Patriot National
Shelby Hunter	OHSL Patriot National Class C	Bishop Ludden High School	17	1^st Team OHSL Patriot National
Elizabeth May	Monroe County Division III Class A	Pittsford Sutherland High School	17	All-Greater Rochester Honorable Mention; 1^st Team Monroe County Division III
Elisabeth Michaud	CNYCL National Class AA	Oswego High School	17	Honorable Mention CNYCL National
Mary Morrison	OHSL Freedom Class A	G. Ray Bodley High School, Fulton	17	1^st Team OHSL Freedom
Nina Quigley	CNYCL National Class AA	Fayetteville-Manlius High School	17	2^nd Team CNYCL National
Katie Randall	CNYCL National Class AA	Fayetteville-Manlius High School	17	2^nd Team CNYCL National
Kylie Wallace	OHSL Freedom Class A	Phoenix High School	17	2^nd Team OHSL Freedom

Player Name	HS League &Class (AA//B/C Etc)	HS Name	Empire U-16	2011 HS Soccer Award (s)
Sarah Britton	OHSL Freedon league class A	East Syracuse	16	Honorable mention all league
Kaelyn Michitti	STAC A section IV	Maine Endwell	16	All division
Lindsey Lippert	Liberty league class B	Westhill	16	1^st team all league
Grace Powers	Liberty league class B	Westhill	16	2^nd team all league
Julie Heberger	CNYCL league class AA	Liverpool	16	1^st team all league, National league allstar
Karl Keil	Tri Valey league class B	Camden	16	1^st team all league
Elisa Marchione	Center State Conference league class C	Saquoit Valley	16	2^nd team allstate class C Section 3 class c 1^st team League allstar team 10/26 WKTV News Student Athlete of the week
Alexis Kline	CNYCL AA	Liverpool	16	2^nd team all league
Alexis Muraco	CNYCL AA	Fayetteville Manlius	16	1^st team all league
Rose Carboni	Section IV class AA		16	All conference team; Southern Tier athletic Conference

** PLEASE NOTE- Many of the players earned academic and scholar awards during the fall season.

CONGRATULATIONS TO EMPIRE UNITED’S HS GIRLS COACH OF THE YEAR-KEVIN MCGRANE

Empire United-Academy & EUSA Syracuse Players-2011 Varsity High School Season Awards Winners (BOYS)

02/04/2012 04:28 PM

Four Empire United U18 Academy Players Earn National High School Soccer Awards

01/14/2012 12:01 AM

Tyler Forbes- U18 Empire Academy

Tyler Forbes has earned two extremely impressive awards by the NSCAA. Tyler has been selected as a 2011 NSCAA HS All-American as well as NSCAA HS Scholar All-American. Tyler will be attending Colgate University in the fall.

Jackie Firenze-U18 Empire Academy

Jackie Firenze has earned her second consecutive award through the NSCAA. Jackie has been re-selected as a 2011 NSCAA HS All-American. Jackie will be attending Syracuse University in the fall.

Tessa Devereaux-U18 Empire Academy

Tessa Devereaux has earned the impressive honor by the NSCAA as a 2011 HS Scholar All-American. Tessa will be bringing her talents to play at Stony Brook next fall.

Taylor Haenlin-U18 Empire Academy

Taylor Haenlin has also earned the prestigious honor by the NSCAA as a 2011 HS Scholar All-American. Taylor will be attending Syracuse University in the fall.

Congratulations to all for your fantastic achievements!

Empire United Players Selected to 2011 High School NSCAA All-Region Teams

01/13/2012 11:59 PM

Congratulations to the following Empire United players who have been selected wih high school All-Region honors.

2011 NSCAA High School Boys All-Region II Team

Position	Name	Year	School	Hometown
F	Emmanuel Collins	Sr.	Christian Brothers Academy	Syracuse, N.Y.
F	Jimmy Fazio	Sr.	Jamesville-Dewitt High School	Dewitt, N.Y.
F	Tyler Forbes	Sr.	Fayetteville-Manlius High School	Manlius, N.Y.
F	Ben Ramin	Sr.	Baldwinsville High School	Baldwinsville, N.Y.
F	Stefanos Stamaoulacatos	Sr.	West Genessee High School	Genessee, N.Y.

2011 NSCAA High School Girls All-Region II Team

Pos.	Player	Class	School	Hometown
F	Kelly V. Ristoff	Sr.	Westhill High School	Syracuse, N.Y.
M	Tessa Devereaux	Sr.	Jamesville Dewitt High School	Dewitt, N.Y.
M	Jackie Firenze	Sr.	C.W. Baker High School	Baldwinsville, N.Y.
F	Emma Firenze	Jr.	C.W. Baker High School	Baldwinsville, N.Y.
F	Taylor Haenlin	Sr.	Lowville Academy and central school	Lowville, N.Y.

WPS Retains Top-Tier Sanctioning

12/14/2011 11:11 AM

U.S. Soccer Board of Directors formally approved Women’s Professional Soccer’s request for waivers today, clearing the way for the league to play its fourth season in 2012 as the only division one pro women’s soccer league in the country.

"We are pleased U.S. Soccer and its Board of Directors acknowledge the significance of Women’s Professional Soccer. There is a tremendous amount of potential for growth both for our League and the women’s game on a global scale that could have gone unrealized without a fourth season for WPS."

"We are thankful to all the organizations, players and fans who showed their unwavering support for WPS during this process, and look forward to further strengthening our role as a leader in the women’s game. We are confident that with the combination of our 2012 campaign and a strong performance from our athletes on the international stage [at the Olympic Games], 2012 will mark another milestone year for women’s soccer."

The division one sanction approved by the Federation allows the league to operate with the current field of five teams in 2012. The approval was contingent upon the League and its Board of Governors accepting and fulfilling, conditions related to the League’s growth and performance in future years.

WPS and its teams continue to establish plans for the upcoming season which will open in April of 2012.
Looking to build from the swell in attendance in 2011,that included multiple sell-out games and record-setting in-stadium attendance figures, the League’s fourth season will feature a five-month schedule pitting teams from current clubs in Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia, New York/New Jersey and Western New York.

In addition to showcasing another season of world class soccer, the League will continue to work toward establishing a collective bargaining agreement with the WPS Players Union and league expansion which are both instrumental to the League’s long-term business plans.

Up next for WPS will be the League’s annual draft which will be held in January – in conjunction with the annual NSCAA Convention in Kansas City, MO - which brings some of the Nation’s top collegiate talent to the professional ranks.

U16 Boys Take 1st Place in PA Classics Winter College Showcase

12/06/2011 07:37 PM

The Empire United U-16 Boys, coached by Darren Wynne, completed a successful weekend participating in the 2011 PA Classics Winter College Showcase. The Empire Boys competed in the Elite Bracket at their division against some of the top teams from Maryland, New Jersey and Eastern PA, and the boys didn’t disappoint!

The boys continue to show why they are one of the top teams in NY finishing #1 with convincing 3-1 and 6-0 wins along with a 0-0 draw against a tough NJ team.

Congratulations boys, keep up the hard work!

Empire-Syracuse U10 Boys Crowned Champions in Thanksgiving Tournament

12/05/2011 06:39 PM

Seated:
Drew Taylor
Kneeling:
Brennan Walsh, Connor Ball, Brody Scorzelli, Jeorgio Kocevski, Joey Bertone
Top Row:
Coach Robie Robillard, Phillip Bogan, Jared Kantak, Jared DiFrancesco, Jake Pawlika, Logan Ukleya, Gavin O’Connor (Captain)

A fine defensive effort and 16 total goals topped off a fantastic weekend of soccer for EUSA Syracuse U10 boys. The team went undefeated with a 4-0-1 record and held every team scoreless over 5 games.

The first game vs. GBSA Select Red was a 0-0 draw. The second game ended in a 5-0 shut out over United FC White, followed by a 6-0 result over The Crushers.

The semi-final game vs. GBSA Select Black was an exciting 1-0 result highlighted by a penalty kick save by goalkeeper Drew “The Drew-a-nator” Taylor with less than 10 seconds left to preserve the 1-0 win.

The boys capped off their tournament win with a 4-0 victory in a rematch with the GBSA Select Red team.

Coach Robie Robillard states the win was a total team effort, starting with fine defensive play led by Jared Kantak, Phillip Bogan, and team captain Gavin O’Connor. In addition, great wide play created plenty of chances for the offense with those efforts led by Logan Ukleya, Joey Bertone, and Connor Ball. In the midfield, Jeorgio Kocevski and Jake Pawlika were key in gaining and maintaining possession with their precision ball movement.

The team put consistent pressure on the back line throughout the day which resulted in six goals scored by Jeorgio Kocevski, five by Jake Pawlika, two each by Gavin O’Connor and Jared DiFrancesco, and one by Brody Scorzelli. Assists are credited to all goal scorers in addition to Brennan Walsh, Joey Bertone, and Logan Ukleya.

US Youth Soccer National League Opens Season

11/30/2011 11:34 PM

Girls teams kickoff year-long competition Dec. 1-4 in Atlanta, GA
Boys teams kickoff year-long competition Dec. 9-11 in Birmingham, AL

Follow the National League Season…
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FRISCO, Texas (Nov. 30, 2011) – The US Youth Soccer National League will begin for boys and girls teams in the Under-15, Under-16, Under-17 and, new this year, Under-18 age groups the first two weekends in December. First up in 2011-2012, the National League Girls teams will open the fifth season of league play December 1-4 in Atlanta at Fowler Park and Mudd Creek Soccer Complex. The National League Boys teams will follow suit December 9-11 in Birmingham, Ala., at Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex, Liberty Park Soccer Complex, Sports Blast and Heardmont Park.

The opening weekends for boys and girls will be played in conjunction with the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s College Cup championships, creating another significant opportunity for the nation’s collegiate, professional and national team coaches to see National League players in an environment of meaningful play.

With the addition of the Under-18 age group, 120 boys and girls teams from 32 of the 55 US Youth Soccer State Associations have each earned their place in the league based on success in US Youth Soccer regional and national competitions.

"Once again, the US Youth Soccer National League has expanded this season to now include U-18 boys and girls teams. This league continues to grow to accommodate the demand for most competitive and meaningful competition and to give teams an opportunity to qualify for the prestigious US Youth Soccer National Championships," said Paul Luchowski, National League commissioner.

For the latest scores, schedules and standings, visit http://tournaments.usyouthsoccer.org/events/2011-2012-National-League/

The league is an extension of the highly successful US Youth Soccer Regional Leagues (US Youth Soccer Region I Premier League, Midwest Regional League, Region III Premier League and Far West Regional League). The National League provides an avenue for teams to play in meaningful matches against top competition from across the country for continued development and opportunities for exposure at the national team, collegiate and professional levels. In addition to recruiting opportunities, National League teams in the U-15, U-16 and U-17 age groups compete for the league title and two slots per gender age group to the annual US Youth Soccer National Championships.

In it’s first four years of existence, National League teams have captured a combined 13 National Championships. For a list of past National League champions and history, click here.

The National League Girls will continue the 2011-2012 season with matches alongside the Disney Soccer Showcase in Orlando, Fla. (Dec. 31-Jan. 2) and the Player’s 2012 Soccer Showcase in Las Vegas (March 23-25).

Empire USA's Syracuse GU18 team will be playing in the National League for the second year, and the Empire USA GU17 Academy team enters the league for the first time.

The National League Boys will continue the 2011-2012 season in February alongside the Weston Cup in Weston, Fla. (Feb. 18-20) and will join the Girls at the Player’s College Showcase in Las Vegas.

Keep up with the National League all season:
National League Home: USYouthSoccer.org/National_League
Schedule and results: Tournaments.USYouthSoccer.org/events/2011-2012-National-League/
Twitter: @nationalleague
Facebook: Facebook.com/usyouthsoccer
You Tube: YouTube.com/usyouth

Excellent Advice From Empire United U18 Players Regarding Club, College and Recruiting

11/30/2011 07:16 PM

Several Empire United-Syracuse Players share their thoughts and advice for club members who wish to play soccer in college.

Adam Lauko- 2012 Grad

U18 Empire Academy Team:

Committed to University of Wisconsin at Madison- Division 1 in the Big Ten Conference, one of the top conferences in men’s soccer. (Wisconsin tied for 1^st in the league 2011 season).

"I knew I wanted to play Division 1 soccer in the middle of my Junior year. It had always been a dream to play D1 and I always worked my hardest to reach that goal. However, it wasn’t until my Junior year when I started to get the emails from the D1 coaches that I realized this was the kind of commitment and level of play I wanted to experience for the next 4 years.

I started the process of recruiting in the spring of my sophomore year. I sat down and emailed about 15 different schools I thought I might be interested in. I sent a quick profile of my accomplishments and some upcoming tournaments that I’d be attending. I think I got 2 emails back. It’s tough not to get discouraged at that point but you have to keep trying and don’t be offended if you don’t get an email back, just keep sending stuff (don’t go overboard though). The next biggest step I took was the summer camps. I would suggest starting your freshman year to attend as many camps as possible, this is the best way to be noticed by a coach, basically a tryout.

Possibly the most important events that I participated in were the 2010 Winter Showcase in Phoenix, Arizona and the 2011 Summer Showcase in Dallas, Texas. The exposure at these events was incredible. Playing games where the whole field is surrounded by college coaches is an incredible experience. I probably got more emails after these showcases than any other event. However, every time you step on the field someone is watching so I think it’s important to always play as well as you can.

Hard work can take you as far as you want to go. Whatever you’re doing now, ask yourself if you can do more?... the answer is always yes. As far as getting recruited, I suggest doing all you can to get your name out to coaches through emails or letters. Finally if you really want to take the next step, I suggest joining the Empire Academy. Joining the Academy was the best decision I made as far a college recruiting goes. Club soccer has not only allowed me to play at a level of soccer that prepares you for the college game but it also teaches life skills like time management. This combination truly prepares you for the next level."

Kim Murphy- 2012 Grad

U18 Empire Academy Team:

Committed to Mercer University- Division 1 Program in the Atlantic Sun Conference-Macon, Georgia

"I’ve wanted to play D1 soccer for a while, probably a few years, but it became a serious goal once I started looking at colleges. I worked hard to be able to play at that high level and my coaches have pushed me to be able to perform at this level.

The US Youth Soccer National League (http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/National_League/ )was a big part of me getting recruited. If our club team had not played last year in the CASL tournament with the NL, the coaches at Mercer University would not have seen me play. This league showcased me as a player to many coaches and it really started the recruiting process for me.

I started looking at colleges and sending emails to coaches in 10th grade, but once my junior year started, I became more serious about getting myself recruited. The recruiting process from Mercer started for me after they saw me play at our National League games in North Carolina last fall. I was recruited from December of my junior year until I verbally committed in late July prior to my senior year.

The advice I would give to younger players in the club is to keep working hard. It takes a lot of determination to play at a level where you can be a strong player that will "show" on the field to coaches. The thing that helps me the most is wanting to go to practice every day and giving it my all. When you don’t practice, you have to put the work in on your own.

Empire club soccer has helped me to prepare for college soccer by pushing me to be a better player, and by playing with the best players in the area, and being coached by great coaches. I know that it has made me a better player, and I will be a stronger player when I get to college."

Jimmy Fazio- 2012 Grad

U18 Empire Syracuse Team:

Committed to Binghamton University- Division 1 Program in the America East Conference

"My coaches at EUSA were helpful in recommending what level (soccer division) I should shoot for and would be able to be successful at.
I was contacted by the most college coaches after the showcase tournaments we attended during my U17 season.
Binghamton saw me play for the first time at U17 State Cup. Then I got invited and attended a prospect camp that Coach Marco was running.
I got a lot of calls & emails after this season’s (U18) Walkill tournament, but I was already committed. The advice I would give to younger players in the club who want to play soccer in college is; it’s important to attend as many practices as possible because that’s where you improve the most. It’s important to contact colleges of interest early in high school and stay in touch with them throughout. It’s important to attend as many of the showcase tournaments as possible in the earlier high school years. Contact the coaches of the school that interest you before and after the event. Finally, the player should do the communicating, not his/her parents."

Kindrah Kohne- 2011 Grad

U18 Empire Academy Team:

Plays at: Penn State University-D1 Soccer in the Big 10 Conference

"Thus far, playing at Penn State has been such an amazing experience. The environment is nothing like I’ve been in, but I know that the preparation I was given by playing with Empire United Soccer Academy made it easier to adapt. Playing with Empire USA (Syracuse) Gave me the opportunity to play in high level games all year round. My team played in the National League and I played at a higher level the year leading into college soccer. Since I played at a such a high level going into my freshman year, it made it so adapting didn’t take as long as one would have thought. Also, coming from Empire USA (Syracuse) I was taught early the way that you deal with communicating with your coach. Playing for this club taught me to mature; if I had a problem or needed to talk with my coach I would speak with him, not my parents. In college, you speak for yourself. This is a critical component to being a part of a college team. Communication with your coaches is key. And so, by being used to communicating with my club coach, it has made it much easier to be comfortable when talking with my coaches. Also, with practicing about three times a week and working on technical, tactical, physical and mental components of the game, I believe that I was well prepared to play at a Divison 1 school."

Kindrah Kohne

Penn. State University (2016)

Empire United-Syracuse Players In College

02/04/2012 04:30 PM

2011 Grads	College
Bairdy Hansen	Case Western Reserve University
Matt Massenzio	SUNY Brockport
Austin Roney	St. Lawrence
Emily Nuss	Binghamton University
Kindrah Khone	Penn State
Lauren Hunter	SUNY Oneonta
Brian Ward	Bucknell
Andrew Coughlin	Syracuse University
Katelynn Chamberlain	Canisius College
Amanda Heberger	SUNY Oswego
Bri Dolan	SUNY Oswego


2012 Commitments	College
Jimmy Fazio	Binghamton University
Logan Roberts	Binghamton University
Drew Thompson	Colgate
Jackie Firenze	Syracuse University
Taylor Haenlin	Syracuse University
Kelly Ristoff	Siena
Tessa Devereaux	Stony Brook
Kim Murphy	Mercer University
Stephanie Senn	Kent State
Christina Sarokon	St. Bonaventure
Kaelyn Gamel	NJIT
Alex Bono	Syracuse University
Stefanos Stamoulacatos	Syracuse University
Kathryn Busa	William Smith
Michelle Wiese	Villanova
Adam Lauko	Wisconsin
Sam Crane	Binghamton University
Jamie Boufard	Liberty University
Kayla Distin	Oneonta

2013 Commitments	College
Emma Firenze	Syracuse University
Cheyenne Hall	Mississippi

2011-12 Indoor schedules

02/01/2012 06:31 PM

Revised February 1, 2012
Monday - SISC, Hopkins Rd
Age Group:	Location	Time:	Field #:	Coaches:
U12 Boys	SISC Hopkins Rd	5:00 - 6:20pm	Field 1 - Half	Tom B/Steve
U11 Girls	SISC Hopkins Rd	5:00 - 6:20pm	Field 1 - Half	Madison/Tommy
U16 Girls	SISC Hopkins Rd	6:20 - 7:40pm	Field 1 - Half	Kevin/Lauren
U15 Girls	SISC Hopkins Rd	6:20 - 7:40pm	Field 1 - Half	Joe/Tommy
U12 Girls	SISC Hopkins Rd	6:20 - 7:40pm	Field 2 - Half	Kevin P/Pops
U13 Girls	SISC Hopkins Rd	6:20 - 7:40pm	Field 2 - Half	Mike P/Emily
U14 Girls	SISC Hopkins Rd	7:40 - 9:00pm	Field 1 - Half	Mike P/Janine/Jim/George
U17 Girls	SISC Hopkins Rd	7:40 - 9:00pm	Field 1 - Half	Keith
U13/U14 Boys	SISC Hopkins Rd	7:40 - 9:00pm	Field 2 - Full	Mikey/Joe
U18 Boys/Dev Acad	SISC Hopkins Rd	9:00 -10:30pm	Field 1 - Full	Mikey/Cesco/Tommy/Kirmse
U17 Boys	SISC Hopkins Rd	9:00 -10:30pm	Field 2 - Half	Steve/Darren/Robie
Monday - CNYFSC, Jones Rd
Age Group:		Time:	Field #:	Coaches:
U16 Boys Blue	CNYFSC Jones Rd	7:00 - 8:30pm	Field 1- Full	Darren/Robie
Tuesday - SISC, Hopkins Rd
Age Group:		Time:	Field #	Coaches:
U8, U9 Girls	SISC Hopkins Rd	5:00 - 6:30pm	Field 1 - Half	Kevin P/Pops
U10 Girls	SISC Hopkins Rd	5:00 - 6:30pm	Field 1 - Half	Lauren
U8, U9 Boys	SISC Hopkins Rd	5:00 - 6:30pm	Field 2- Half	Josh/Gilly/Sean
U10 Boys	SISC Hopkins Rd	5:00 - 6:30pm	Field 2 - Half	Robie
U11 Boys	SISC Hopkins Rd	6:30 - 8:00pm	Field 1- Half	Kirmse/Tommy
U15 Boys	SISC Hopkins Rd	6:30 - 8:00pm	Field 1 - Half	Joe/Sean
Little Barcelona	SISC Hopkins Rd	6:30 - 8:00pm	Field 2 - Half	Todd Cook/Kevin P
Wednesday - Sportscenter 481
Age Group:		Time:	Field #:	Coaches:
U12 Boys	481 Collamer Rd	5:00 - 6:30pm	Field 1 - Full	Mikey/Joe
U16 Girls	481 Collamer Rd	6:30 - 8:00pm	Field 1 - Full	Kevin/Lauren
Wednesday - SISC, Hopkins Rd
Age Group:		Time:	Field #	Coaches:
U12 Girls	SISC Hopkins Rd	5:00 - 6:20pm	Field 1 - Half	Kevin P/Pops
U17 Girls	SISC Hopkins Rd	5:00 - 6:20pm	Field 1 - Half	Keith
U15 Girls	SISC Hopkins Rd	5:00 - 6:20pm	Field 2 - Half	Joe/Tommy
Goalkeepers U8-U12 Boys/Girls	SISC Hopkins Rd	5:00 - 6:20pm	Field 2 - Half	Phil/Mike
U13 Girls	SISC Hopkins Rd	6:20 - 7:40pm	Field 1 - Half	MikeP/Emily
U13/U14 Boys	SISC Hopkins Rd	6:20 - 7:40pm	Field 1 - Half	Tom B/Steve
Goalkeepers U13-U18 Boys/Girls	SISC Hopkins Rd	6:20 - 7:40pm	Field 2 - Half	Phil/Mike
U15 Boys	SISC Hopkins Rd	6:20 - 7:40pm	Field 2 - Half	Joe/Sean
U18 Girls/Girls Academy	SISC Hopkins Rd	7:40 - 9:00pm	Field 1 - Half	BJ
U14 Girls	SISC Hopkins Rd	7:40 - 9:00pm	Field 1 - Half	Mike P/Janine/Jim/George
U17 Boys	SISC Hopkins Rd	7:40 - 9:00pm	Field 2 - Half	Steve/Darren/Robie
U18 Boys	SISC Hopkins Rd	7:40 - 9:00pm	Field 2 - Half	Mikey/Cesco
Thursday - SISC, Hopkins Rd
Age Group:		Time:	Field #	Coaches:
U8,U9,U10 Girls(Technical)	SISC Hopkins Rd	5:00 - 6:30pm	Field 1 - Half	KevinP/Pops/Lauren
U11 Girls	SISC Hopkins Rd	5:00 - 6:30pm	Field 1 - Half	Madison/Tommy
U8,U9, U10 Boys (Technical)	SISC Hopkins Rd	5:00 - 6:30pm	Field 2 - Full	Mike P/Kirmse/Tommy/Robie/Josh/Sean/Gilly
U11 Boys	SISC Hopkins Rd	6:30 - 8:00pm	Field 1 - Half	Kirmse/Tommy
Little Barcelona	SISC Hopkins Rd	6:30 - 8:00pm	Field 2 - Half	Todd Cook/Kevin P/Mike P
U16 Boys Blue	SISC Hopkins Rd	8:00 - 9:30pm	Field 2 - Full	Darren/Robie
Sunday - Sports Center 481
Age Group:		Time	Field #	Coaches:
U18 Girls	481 Collamar Rd.	10:00am -12:00pm	Field 1 - Full	BJ

Little Barcelona Youth Training U4-U12

10/31/2011 10:27 AM

RECREATION INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE- Player Registration Form

Player Name: ______________________________ ____________________ ____

Last First MI

Address: ______________________________ ____________________________________

Number & Street City/State/Zip

Date of Birth: ______________________________ __________ __________

MM-DD-YYYY Male Female

List Any Relevant Medical Problems: _________________________________________________

Fathers Name: ________________________ Mother’s Name: ______________________

Phone (Home): ________________________ Phone (Home): ______________________

Phone (Wk): ________________________ Phone (Wk): ______________________

Cell Phone: ________________________ Cell Phone: ______________________

Email Address: ________________________ Email Address: ______________________

I the parent/guardian of the registrant & minor agree that I & the registrant will abide by the rules of the USYSA, it’s affiliated organizations, & sponsors recognizing the probability of physical injury associated with soccer & in consideration for the USYSA accepting the registrant for it’s soccer programs & activities, hereby release, discharge, and/or otherwise indemnify the USYSA, it’s affiliated organizations and sponsors, their employees & associated personnel, including the owners of fields & facilities utilized for programs, against any claim by or on behalf of the registrant, as a result of the participants participation in the programs and/or being transported to/from the same which transportation I hereby authorize.

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I, the undersigned parent or legal guardian of the applicant, do hereby give my permission for emergency medical care to my child by any licensed physician, medical personnel or dentist This medical care may be given under whatever conditions are necessary to persevere the life, limb or well-being of the applicant.

I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS RELEASE, WAIVER AND INFORMATION.

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(Signature of Participant (or Parent or Guardian if Participant in under Age of 18)

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¨ COACHES (Training Provided)

¨ ASSISTANT COACHES

¨ TEAM MANAGERS

¨ REFEREE

¨ ADMINISTRATION

FREEINTRODUCTORY SOCCER CLINICS

NOVEMBER 1, 3, 8, 10 from 6:30 to 8 pm

LITTLE BARCELONA SOCCER CLINIC

¨ Tuesday 6:15 – 7:15 for AGES 3 to 6

¨ Tuesday 7:00 – 8:00 for AGES 5 to 8

¨ Thursday 6:15 – 7:15 for AGES 7 to 10

¨ Thursday 7:00 – 8:00 for AGES 9 to 12

League players have a clinic each week.

Others pay $5 for each clinic attended.

Little Barcelona clinics are run by professional coaches.

Players must wear shin guards and bring a ball to practice.

More info at: indoorREC@saltcitysoccer.com

857-4172

All Games and Clinics held at:

Syracuse Indoor Sports Center (SISC)

4989 Hopkins Rd.; Liverpool, NY 13088

RECREATION INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE

BOYS & GIRLS * Ages 3 - 12

2011-2012

Session 1: Nov. 14^th – Jan. 15^th

Session 2: Jan. 16^th – Mar. 4^th

Session 3: Mar. 5^th – Apr. 22^nd

Focus is participation, exercise & skill development

Sportsmanship and enjoyment are emphasized over game results

All skill levels and beginners welcome

SUNDAY GAMES - NOON TO 4 PM

^{Each 6 week session consists of a weekly 50 minute game and hour clinic}

^{Cost $50 per player for each session.}

^{Discounts and Scholarships available if qualified.}

Limited space filled as Paid Registrations submitted.

Additional updated information available online.

www.saltcitysoccer.com

2011-12 Staff Assignments

09/16/2011 07:36 PM

Empire United’s coaching staff is a collection of the best coaches available in western New York. They bring with them playing and coaching experiences at the highest level the game has to offer. We have current and former professional and collegiate players and coaches from all across the country. We rotate our coaching staff every two to three years to ensure our players have a full spectrum of styles and approaches to the game.

All coaches working with each team are selected by the Director of Coaching. Managers or parents are not permitted to train or coach any team without board approval.

The coaching assignments could change before the start of tryouts for head coaches. Assistant coaches are all tentative and will likely change based on tryout numbers and which age groups will demand multiple coaches.

2011- 2012 Season
Girls	Head Coach	Assist Coach
U8/U9G	Kevin Perrigo Jr.	Kevin Perrigo Sr.
U10G	Lauren Wiese
U11G	Madison Gates	Tommy Tanner
U12G Blue	Kevin Perrigo Jr	Kevin Perrigo Sr.
U13G Blue	Mike Paolini	Emily M.
U14G Blue	Mike Paolini	Janine Bennett, Jim Barnello, George B
U15G Blue	Joe Papaleo	Tommy Tanner
U15G - U17G Club	Matt Gillis
U16G Blue	Kevin McGrane	Lauren Wiese
U17G Blue	Keith Perrigo
U18G Blue	BJ McGrane
U19G Blue	Kevin Perrigo Sr
U16G Academy	Sike
U17G Academy	Liz Masterson
Boys	Head Coach	Assist Coach
U8B	Robie Robillard	Gilli
U9B	Josh McDonald	Sean Lawylor
U10B	Robie Robillard
U11B	Mike Kirmse	Tommy Tanner
U12B	Tom Bonus	Steve L.
U13B	Mike McQuatters
U14B	Mike McQuatters	Joe Papaleo
U15B	Joe Papaleo	Sean Lawylor
U16B Blue	Darren Wynne	Josh M.
U17B Blue	Steve L
U18B Blue	Mike McQuatters	Cesco Riverso

U19 Boys	Tommy Tanner	Chris Apple
Goalkeepers	Phil Wheddon	Mike Miller
Little Barcelona Training	Sean, Josh, Emily

Mastering Ball Skills

05/27/2010 02:14 PM

A player can always improve his fitness by working out hard. He can comprehend certain tactics by studying the game. But how far he or she goes will be determined mainly by how well he or she has mastered ball skills. Those are acquired by playing, day after day, year after year.

A player who really wants to excel will spend as much time as possible playing small-sided games when he has playmates, and juggling and kicking against the wall when he's on his own.

I spent a lot of time hitting the ball against the side of the house when I was a growing up. If my mother complained about the noise, I'd hop down the retaining wall at the end of our property to the office-building parking lot.

I'd use that wall -- hitting the ball with both feet, seeing how long I could return the wall's passes without losing control. I found out later that so many pros spent lots of their childhood doing that.

Dennis Bergkamp, the great Dutch striker who scored and set up hundreds of goals for Ajax Amsterdam, Arsenal, and the Dutch national team, said that when he was a youth player at Ajax, they had little three-foot-high walls. He would knock the ball against the walls for hours. Every time he hit the ball, he'd know whether it was a good touch or a bad touch. He'd do it over and over, trying to establish a rhythm.

Whenever I saw Bergkamp slotting a perfectly placed ball past a goalkeeper or making a precise pass, I thought of him practicing against the wall.

Kicking against the wall is an excellent way to work on improving your weaker foot. You can back up and practice shots on goal, or move close to the wall and work on passing, because where there's a wall, there's a teammate.

You can practice trapping and work on your first touch by controlling the ball before you kick it, or hit it back first time.

Passing the ball against a wall from close distance takes timing and coordination. Hit the ball faster, and you've got to react faster and get a rhythm going. It almost feels like you're dancing.

Practicing the correct striking of the ball over and over helps it become second nature. It has to be, because in a game a player doesn't have time to think about his form or approach. Under pressure, everything is more difficult. Mastering technique while playing on your own is the first step to being able to do it right in a game.