Executive Director Update: Week of March 22nd 2010
Jefferson Cup Tournament Success.
98 (99) Copa Select: Elite Bracket-Champions
98 Predator Elite: Championship Bracket-Semi Finalists
97 Predator Elite: Championship Bracket-3rd Place
97 Predator Select: Elite Bracket- Champions
96 Predator: Championship Bracket- 3rd Place
Tryout Dates and Age Group Meeting Schedule Posted this Week
Golf Tournament Update: April 19th Registration Open
ECNL Update from National Tournament in Las Vegas
SNG Photography: Action/Team/Individual shots
NSCAA State Diploma: Saturday April 10th
Communication
Jefferson Cup Tournament Success
98 (99) Copa Select: Elite Bracket- Champions
98 Predator Elite: Championship Bracket- Semi Finalists
97 Predator Elite: Championship Bracket- 3rd Place
97 Predator Select: Elite Bracket- Champions
96 Predator: Championship Bracket- 3rd Place
Congrats to the teams above that were successful this past weekend at the Jefferson Cup in Richmond VA. This tournament is one of the top events along the east coast with in excess of 800+ applicants each year. This is a great achievement for our girls program. Congrats to all teams.
Tryout Dates and Age Group Meetings Posted this Week
Information on tryout dates/times/locations will be posted later this week, along with the schedule for age group meetings for parents. These age group meetings present team and coaching assignments for 2010-2011 season. Please be sure to check the website and make note of the dates to attend your specific age group meeting during April.
Golf Tournament Update: April 19th Registration Now Open
Online registration for the 1st Annual CSA golf day is now open and linked through the club website. Spaces will fill up fast so be sure to get your foursome signed up. This promises to be a fantastic event with free adidas product for every golfer, dinner provided by Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, free lunch, (drink) etc throughout the day and many other prizes.
For additional information on the sponsorship levels available and volunteer sign ups please visit our website or email Jay Ostendarp at golf@charlottesocceracademy.com.
June Summer Day Camps: Online Registration Available
Our June summer day camps are now listed on the website. Each CSA member will be mailed a camp brochure within the next week but for your convenience we do have online registration available through www.bmwsportsenterprises.com. Please be sure to register for your RISING age group (for 2010-2011).
These camps are directed by CSA directors of coaching covering all aspects of the game for all ages and abilities. Please direct any questions on camps to your respective DOC.
ECNL (Elite Club National League) Update from National Tournament Las Vegas
Each of the U15, U16 and U17 ECNL Predator Teams returned home last week from their last of three ECNL tournament showcase events in LAS Vegas, Nevada.
The U17 Predator defeated Arsenal FC 2-1, West Coast FC 1-0 and lost to Mustang FC 1-0. The U16 Predator defeated Pleasanton Rage 4-0, tied Sereno 1-1 and lost to Mustang FC 2-1. The U15 Predator tied Stars of Mass 1-1, tied 0-0 with Colorado Rush and pushed the defending National Champions Mustang FC all the way, losing 3-2.
"Our ECNL experience this year has been first class," states ECNL Director Adam Denton. "The ECNL provides the best competition for girls soccer in the country and also provides exposure to college coaches that is second to none. Each of our players and teams have enjoyed the experience this year and I know are looking forward to the future seasons in the ECNL. The Las Vegas trip was another great success and I would like to thank our volunteers at the event. We want our players to travel and understand the college environment so we have the players travel and room together as it adds to the overall quality of the program. Without our volunteers this would not be possible.”
The players will now have a break from ECNL competition before practices resume at the start of the summer to prepare for the ECNL National Championship Series held in Seattle, Washington from July 14-18th. All 120 teams from 40 clubs will be at the event, the last of the 2009-10 season.
SNG Photography: Action/Team/Individual shots
Action Shots are now available from SNG Photography by request only. To have a photographer cover your athlete or team at an upcoming Charlotte area game simply email Sarah Garcia at SNGphotography@aol.com or call 704-905-9079. Please have your request for a photographer to her at least 48 hours before your game time. There is a $10 deposit per request that will be put toward your Action Shot order. A portion of every photo order goes directly back to CSA.
SNG Photography will also be taking Team/Individual photos starting in April. Your team managers will be contacted with your team’s time/date.
NSCAA State Diploma: Saturday April 10th
The NSCAA State Diploma has been rescheduled for Saturday April 10th. An application is posted on our website for any coaches/parents interested in getting licensed under NSCAA. Please be sure to get your application in ASAP to secure a place.
Communication. The key to a successful club. ALWAYS ON UPDATES.
This will be on all my updates. Good communication is the key to a successful club. All families in the club should have the accessibility to communicate with your team coach and DOC throughout the season. Our coaches are reminded to have periodic meetings through the season to keep families up to date on the progression of the team. Email addresses for me and all the DOCs are on the website if you need to communicate with us. If you need to talk in person, we are in the office each day and if you do not reach us directly, we will return a call in a timely fashion to address any questions or concerns. We have a fantastic full time staff here at CSA and some great team coaches. If you have any issues with your team, club etc please do not allow a problem to persist. Communicate with the staff so we can deal with it and move on in a positive way.
Brad
Executive Director CSA
