ANNOUNCEMENTS:  August 1 to August 31

Woodland Sports Center

 

Bad weather - No Problem!  241-4000

• Schedule a GVSA game

• Schedule a US Club soccer game.

• Schedule any type of practice.

Both fields (36 yds x 70 yds) are now open and ready for use. 

 

Please feel free to stop in and take a tour of this new facility.. 

 

Woodland Video

Call 616-241-4000

for more information.

Map to Woodland Sports Center

_www.ci.kentwood,mi.us_      http://www.ci.kentwood,mi.us

Eight Players from the Grand Rapids Crew Juniors U-14 Boys Attend ODP Regional Camp this summer.

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The Grand Rapids Crew Jrs U-12 girls team coached by Jeff Brown, played in their first tournament to kick of the start of what looks to be a very successful season. This was the first time the girls played together as there are many newcomers to the team and the first time playing on the 11 v 11 field. The tournament was the NSR Cup in Saginaw and the girls lost to Vardar 3-2, came back to beat the Hawks B team 4-0 and the Hawks A team 4-1. The girls are working hard as they prepare for the NSR Gold Cup over Labor day in Naperville, IL.

ODP

The Michigan US Youth Soccer ODP, in conjunction with the United States Olympic Development Program (ODP), is available to all Michigan youth.  The goal is to identify and develop soccer players capable of competing at Olympic and International levels.  It is designed to support youth needs at the advanced skill levels, and it stresses player identification and development to the players' highest potential. ODP players have many benefits and opportunities available to them, in addition to the exposure of top level coaching and training.

If you are interested in trying out for the US Youth Soccer Michigan ODP Program....

click here>>>>

This was a great event for the 54 teams that entered.  Great weather, great fields, great referees.

6 v 6 Summer Blast

Here is your chance to play small sided games at all ages (U12 and up).  Gather up some friends and teammates and travel to West Michigan for the ultimate in summer fun.

August 3rd and 4th.

Low cost ($25 per player), great fields and easy travel should make the 4th year of this Tournament the best.

Check It Out Here...

Coaching Clinic Type: D Coaching Clinic
Dates: Aug 17, 2007-Aug 26, 2007
Times: 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Rockford Freshman Center, Rockford
Cost: $150
Course Information: E LICENSE IS A REQUIRED PREREQUISITE OF D LICENSING. COURSE DATES AND TIMES: 8/17 6-9PM, 8/18 9AM-5PM, 8/19 9AM-5PM, 8/25 9AM-5PM, 8/26 9AM-5PM COACHES MUST ATTEND ALL DATES AT THE SAME COURSE. NO TRANSFERS TO ANOTHER COURSE ARE PERMITTED. REFUND POLICY ON THE FORMS PAGE OF OUR WEB SITE. PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING: - athletic, appropriate clothing (e.g. soccer shorts, warm-up pants, T-Shirt) - proper shoes (e.g. indoor soccer shoes, running shoes, turf shoes) - writing utensils - a soccer ball - a water bottle. YOU WILL NEED TO BE PREPARED TO: - take notes during classroom exercises - listen and respect the instructor at all times - participate in on-field coaching sessions - actively engage in lecture and group discussions A RISK MANAGEMENT NUMBER IS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS COURSE.
Driving Directions: Please visit www.mapquest.com for directions from your location to this: Rockford Freshman Center, 4500 Kroes, Rockford, MI, 49341
Available Spots: Yes
Contact Person: Joel Dragan
Contact Phone Number: 734-459-6220
Contact Email Address: jdragan@michiganyouthsoccer.org
Register Online for this Course...

3 v 3 Tournament

Coopersville Summerfest on Saturday,  August 11, 2007. 

Boys, Girls, and Coed: U10, U12, U14, U16, U20, and adult

more info>>>

100 Team Limit, So Hurry!

WEBSITE now up and running ----WELCOME TO OLe SOCCER CLUB!!!

OLe is a West Michigan soccer club playing in the Grand Valley Soccer Association League.  OLe is a first year club this 2007 fall season with 5 boys and 2 girls teams.  OLe SC offers a Youth Developmental Program for U5-U8, a select program for U8-U19, two Men's teams and a Women's team.  OLe offers individual, group and team training year round.  Running during the summer is the latican and finishing camps led by Jose Fabian Rodriguez.

website

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Bloomfield Force 18 WIN!!!   >>>

Bloomfield Force and 3 West Michigan players wins National Title in PKs(6-5) !!!

Laura Heyboer gets takes the 1st pk and is successful. Jill Flietsra blocks the first shot on her.  Nicole Dulyea (East Kentwood) scored the game and Championship winning PK.

West Michigan Girls Smiling>>>

In the picture, Laura Heyboer is holding the Golden Boot, Jill Flietstra is holding the Golden Glove and Nicole Dulyea is holding both of them.

Laura Heyboer & Jill Flietstra (Unity Christian) add a National Title to their 3 MHSAA State Championships. Nicole Dulyea (East Kentwood) had been out with injuries and missed playing in the Regional Championship game but scored the game and Championship winning PK.  All three have played for the Force for several years.   

All of these players (and their parents) have chosen long hours in the car & sacrificed much personal time to reach their goals.

Read the story here >>>>>

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Wolves 15 Win!!!   >>>

Adam Grinwis (Forest Hills)  & Ryan Barrett (East Grand Rapids) play for the Wolves 15  have won a national Championship.

"It is pretty crazy. I've been through a lot with this team and it is my first year and first time here" said Adam Grinwis, adidas Golden Glove award winner who shutout PDA. "This week was a lot more than my expectations. I didn't know the teams were going to be so great. We played our best and that's why we came out on top."

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Wolves 16   >>>

Eric Parks (FHE) and the Wolves end their season #2 as they lose 1-0 in the Finals to SoCal (a team they had beaten 2-1 in pool play)

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Hawks 16 season ends   >>>

Congratulations to the Hawks for finishing in the top 4 of the country

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Hawks 17 season ends   >>>

Clare Stachel & Megan Gorusch (both Forest Hills Central) end their season as the Hawks finish as one of the top 4 teams in the country.