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Grand Rapids Crew U16 Boys
This team, based in Grand Rapids
continues to defy all the
expectations (except their own) and
went undefeated this past week in
North Carolina.
Finding information for this stuff
is like hunting for the Holy Grail
but here it is.
National League Info >>>
Standings >>>
Team info/picture >>>
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Super Y
West Michigan Players Invited to
National ODP Camp
Alliance Football Club
coaches and management would like to
congratulate
1993 Derek Granum, Esteban Russel,
Mike Leonne, Landon Collier and
Dylan Fitzsimmons; 1994
Tariq
Akeel, Jacob Love, and Matt Rogers;
1993 Charlotte Socia, Didi
Dedvukaj, and Sophia Rammal;
1994 Sophie Maccagnonne and Jennifer
Winkel.
more information >>>
TRYOUTS>>>
FEES >>>
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West Michigan Fire Jrs
coaches and management would like to
congratulate
Cassidy Hunter (u17 Girls), Lauren
Booth (u17 Girls), Hailey Yondo (u17
Girls), Ashley Bradstreet (u15
Girls), Kaitlyn Collins (u14 Girls),
Katie Hartnett (u14 Girls), Natalie
Yeck (u14 Girls), Paul Carbone (u17
boys), Brayden West (u17 Boys),
Nicolas Strait (u14 Boys)
The West Michigan Fire Jrs have not
posted information about it's plans
for summer 2010 at this point.
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Kingdom Reserves
coaches and management would like to
congratulate
94 Girls Ali Russo; 95/96 Girls
Shelby Adams Elizabeth Jarrard; 93
Boys Cameron Dice; 94 Boys
Dominique Hunter; 95/96 Boys Jay
McIntosh
The Kingdom Reserves will be issuing
a statement about it's plans for
summer 2010 shortly.
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TKO Premier Soccer
does not appear to have any
announcement posted about any of
their players making the Super Y ODP.
TRYOUTS >>>
FEES: $399 for the entire
program, this includes training
sessions, games, and uniforms.
Caveat Emptor: I am not
sure if TKO is keeping up with
current news as the lead article on
their Super Y site dates from
December 2007 and indicates a a
relationship with CA United.
CA United dissolved in Summer 2008.
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Barone
Announces Camps
Philosophy >>>
New Camp Dates >>>
Custom Training >>>
REGISTER >>>
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Grand Valley Women win a
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
In Division II, Grand Valley
University Women's Soccer team led
by....
...has won a National Championship.
Here is a link to the bracket:
Womens Division II
Here are the NCAA articles:
GVSU Seniors Know Success >>>
First D-II Women's Soccer Title >>>
Here is the GVSU Article:
GVSU Article >>>
Here are MLIVE Articles:
GVSU Wins >>>
Botts Scores >>>
DiIanni Breaks Through >>>
Seniors Go 83-4-6 >>>
“The only game they’ve ever lost is
the last one of every year,” DiIanni
said. “That’s a very cool
statistic.”
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CALVIN COLLEGE
In Division III, Calvin College
Men's Soccer team led by..
...lost in the Finals to Messiah
2-0. Messiah has won 5
National Titles in the last 6 years,
including last year.
Here is a link to the bracket:
Mens Division III
Here is is link to the NCAA story
NCAA DII
Champion >>>
Here is the Calvin page:
Calvin Article >>>
Here is MLive Article >>>
Calvin falls 2-0 >>>
Calvin Men Reach Final >>>
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NCAA Soccer Brackets
Mens
Division I
Mens Division II
Mens Division III
Womens Division I
Womens Division II
Womens Division III
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NAIA
Soccer Playoffs
WATCH
THEM LIVE >>>
Men's Article
>>>
Men's Information >>>
Men's Bracket
>>>
Women's Article
>>>
Women's Information >>>
Women's Bracket
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Men's DI Information
Women's DI Information
Men's DII Information
Women's DII Information
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Grand Valley Women & Calvin College
Men reach for the Stars
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Soccer gets a bad rap. It is
boring to watch. There isn't
enough scoring. It takes too
long for anything to happen.
I could on for 90 minutes.
It is a lot like chess.
For those who enjoy and understand
both games, that is part of the
thrill.
There are battles going on all over
the field at the same time, all the
during the game.
You do something in the first half
of the game that sets up the
checkmate move at the end.
Today, for the first time, two local
colleges with two local and involved
head coaches and
many local players will play for two
National Championships.
Both games can be watched live on
the internet at CBS Sports. In
addition, there are videos of the
previous games. There is a
small download to go through and
then you need to look for the games.
CBS SPORTS >>>
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GRAND VALLEY UNIVERSITY
In Division II, Grand Valley
University will send it's Women's
Soccer team led by:
...to play for a National
Championship Title at 1:00 pm in
Tampa, Florida.
Here is a link to the bracket:
Womens Division II
Here is is link to NCAA articles:
All NCAA DIII Articles >>>
Here is a link to the story:
GVSU Article >>>
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CALVIN COLLEGE
In Division III, Calvin College will
send it's Men's Soccer team led by:
The Calvin Knights will face 7-time
National Champion and the
current defending National Champion
Messiah (PA) at 6 pm (EST) tonight.
Here is a link to the bracket:
Mens Division III
Here is is link to NCAA articles:
All NCAA DII Articles >>>
Here is a link to the story:
Calvin Article >>>
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Woodland Sports 3rd Annual
Black Friday Tournament
The
day after Thanksgiving why not spend it playing soccer.
It's cheap. It's fun.
Tourney Info >>>
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Watch Soccer Online
I have run across two very interesting
websites that seem to offer
viewing of soccer games from around
the world that might not be available
elsewhere.
A Strong Word of
Caution
Some of the advertisers on these
websites are the type of sites we
spend time trying to keep away from
our children...
The first is primarily soccer:
first >>>
The second has other sports:
second
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High School Playoffs
Watch the Finals on the MHSAA
Internet TV...
WATCH >>>
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Indiana Tech is led by Grand Rapids
GoalKeeper Josh Verhulst.
Indiana Tech loses to #15 seed >>>
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It isn't Soccer but...
It's a catch >>>
...I couldn't resist
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NAIA
Soccer Playoffs
WATCH
THEM LIVE >>>
Men's Article
Men's Bracket
Indiana Tech is led by Grand Rapids
GoalKeeper Josh Verhulst.
Indiana Tech shocks #2 Seed and
advances to the Sweet 16.
Indiana Tech senior keeper Josh
Verhulst played an exceptional match
for the Warriors and made the last
of multiple grade A saves with just
under a minute left in regulation as
he scrambled from his back to get a
hand on a sure goal by Bengal
forward Jermaine West (six total
shots) who was less than six yards
in front of the Warrior goal. In
fact, UMFK put constant pressure on
Indiana Tech in the final five
minute with West missing just wide
in the 86th minute followed by a
header which went just high by Andre
Anderson in the 87th minute.
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Womens Division III
Calvin Women advance to ELITE 8
before falling 2-1.
Read More >>>
Calvin College senior Allison
Boender has been named an ESPN The
Magazine Academic All-American in
women’s soccer.
Read More >>>
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Commentary here but this was good...
Read >>>
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MONI Soccer
Check that out >>>
FUTSAL Tournament
November 21 -22
Tourney INFO >>>
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Grand Rapids Area Colleges
I have expanded this section to
include all the Grand Rapids area
colleges that have a Varsity or Club
team.
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2011 NATIONAL TOP 100 MEN
Ranked 9th - TJ Slooten
One of the most interesting (and
frustrating) things about soccer is
that one player can be looked at by
a coach and he can each have a
opinion and other coaches who look
at the same player might have a
completely different one.
One such example of this is a
player, TJ Van Slooten, from
the Grand Rapids area Northview High
School who was recently accorded the
"honor" of Division 2 - 3rd team All
State.
For most high school players, this
would be great but in this instance,
the same player has also been ranked
by an ONLINE website, Top Drawer
Soccer as the 9th best player of all
the players who will graduate in
2011) in the United States.
When you get to to the Top 100 of
2010, change the box in the upper
right to 2011 to view.
2010 Top 100 >>>
How can this be? How can a
player be ranked 9th best in the
country and only make the 3rd team
of MHSAA Division 2?
It is mostly due to the process.
A players High School coach must go
to all the meetings, fill in all the
forms, follow up with the Division
Chairs, make phone calls to other
coaches etc, etc.... Basically, the
coach must fight for his/ her
player.
Process >>>
If the Coach doesn't do all of these
things, for whatever reason, the
player doesn't get the credit inside
their own state that they richly
deserve.
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High School
Soccer Conference Standings
I know it is hard to believe but
MLIVE has a section posting the
Conference Standings across West
Michigan.
It is a little hard to find so I
thought I would help out a little...
Take a look >>>
Now, if we can just get the Coaches
and ADs to report all the results to
the right place...
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High School Boys
Soccer
The following 2 articles were
written about the Unity Christian
vs Plainwell semi-final game.
Grand Rapids area story >>>
Kalamazoo area story >>>
One is written from the perspective
of a Grand Rapids area reporter and
the 2nd written by a Kalamazoo area
reporter.
This article is about Freedom
Baptist
Freedom Baptist >>>
*****
BRACKETS
Division 1 Bracket >>>
Division 2 Bracket >>>
Division 3 Bracket >>>
Division 4 Bracket >>>
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High School
Scores>>>
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Winter is Here
Woodland Sports has posted the
information for indoor sessions.
In addition to the "standard"
leagues played on full field:
8 v 8 (12 and down) for $625
7 v 7 (13 and up) for $625
Woodland Sports is offering something
new this year:
5 v 5 leagues (all ages) for $300
The seasons will be 6 games long and
all games will be on Saturday.
The games will start at 8:00 am and
run through the day on the South
Field.
The games will be played on our
smaller fields that are 28 yds. x
36 yds. with smaller goals (6 ft. x
12 ft).
These leagues were designed to lower
the cost of playing soccer while
offering the players something new
and different so the possibilities
of "burnout"
setting in are minimized.
SIGN UP NOW >>>
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FREE RICE
Expand Your Mind.
Help Feed the World.
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Brewer Park Availability
Are you looking for excellent natural
grass soccer fields? Why not try
Brewer Park conveniently located in
southern Kent County on 84th Street, 2
miles east of US-131. Brewer
Park has 3 full size (U13-adult) and 4
small sided game (U9-12) fields.
Call 698-7272 or 336-1742 for more
details and information.
Map to fields
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Watch the US Men's National Team at...
One Group Game Left
Wednesday, October 14 @ 8PM
USA vs Costa Rica
Come watch this gam
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Fall Futbol Frenzy (FFF)
October 24-25, 2009
Read more >>>
FFF is open to all
select/classic, premier and elite level teams including
USYSA, US Club Soccer and Super Y League sanctioned teams
and Canadian clubs.
Location: Kalamazoo,
Michigan: Midway between Chicago and Detroit on Interstate
I-94. Within a six-hour drive of almost every major Midwest
city.
Sites: All games will be
at the Kalamazoo Soccer Complex. One of the fine facilities
in the Midwest with 10 full-sized, soccer-only fields -- all
games for each age group will be in one convenient location.
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Grand Rapids Crew Hold
Fund Raiser @
Buffalo
Wild Wings
On November 1st, the BW3 on
28th street will have
a fundraiser for the Crew and will pay
the club 20% of every purchase when
this coupon is presented. And yes,
that includes drinks! You must
present the coupon on this flyer
for the 20% credit.
FLYER >>>
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Who is #9 in White?
...Lindsay Jipping....
She is playing now for Hope and
currently #2 in all the stats as a
Freshman. She won 4 State
Championships at Unity Christian,
including the post LH one. She
played for Coach Tara Wegner with
the West Michigan Fire. She
played with some of the very first
U10 Girls teams that played in GVSA
when she was 8 years old. I
have known her since she was 4 years
old.
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MSYSA STATE CUP
This weekend, the MSYSA Girls State
Cup quarterfinals were played in
Saginaw.
The GR Crew placed 4 teams in
the quarterfinals (U14, U16, U17 and
U18) missing out only at the U15
level where another team from West
Michigan, The Kalamazoo Kingdom
defeated the Crew 15 in pool play to
advance.
There were high hopes.
It is a great accomplishment to
advance to the quarterfinals and an
even greater one to get to the
semi's.
Unfortunately, only two teams from
each age group can make it to the
finals and only the GR Crew
U14 advanced to the MSYSA Finals to
be held at Ultimate Sports in
Pontiac on October 17.
The GR Crew U17 surprised almost
everyone (including themselves, I
suspect) when they dominated and
beat a very strong Vardar team, 5-0
on Saturday to advance to the
semi-finals.
An interesting back story in this
age group is that until the Crew 17
crashed the party, the same 4 teams
have been in the Semi-Finals every
year since they were U13 (Michigan
Hawks, Michigan Gators, Michigan
Jaguars, and Vardar).
THIS YEAR RESULTS
U14 >>>
U15 >>>
U16 >>>
U17 >>>
U18 >>>
The only other West Michigan clubs
to place a team in the quarterfinals
are TKO (Kalamazoo) at U18 and the
Phoenix SC (Lansing/Flint) at
U16.
The results of the weekend are
consistent with past history and
confirm that the Michigan Hawks
(based in Detroit not to be confused
with their "affiliated" club Michigan Hawks based in
Grand Rapids) are the Club to beat
in Michigan.
The Hawks "ONLY" put 3
teams in the Finals this year
(U15,U16 & U18 ). Last year
they placed a team in all 6 Finals
(U13-U18) ultimately winning 3 (U13,
U15 & U18).
Both the U14 & U17 Hawks teams lost on Kicks from the
Mark (Penalty Kicks).
Both teams were coached by Adil
Salmoni.
Adil
Salmoni grew up in New York and
played youth soccer for the F.C.
Westchester 73's from 1988 to 1991.
He played for Brown University from
1990 to 1992 and for Racing Club de
Paris while attending l'Ecole
Polytechnique in Palaiseau, France.
Both teams could still advance to
the Regionals through their play in
the MRL
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Soccer America's Top 40 Youth Clubs
Named
Ordinarily, this might pass in West
Michigan with no more than a quick
read and small sigh since the
Detroit based clubs,
Wolves/Hawks and Vardar are normally
the only Michigan clubs that are
known outside of Michigan.
That has changed now, primarily due
to the Grand Rapids Crew 15 Boys
team.
People have been watching them for
years but they were the lone beacon
of light shining from West Michigan.
Their success has brought
searchlights into West Michigan
looking for other signs of
advancement.
Apparently, they found it.
Read the article >>>
Check out the Boys Clubs ranked #3,
#26 and # 39.
Since the merger of GVSA founding
member club, GRASA and the GVSA
sponsored Premier Club, GVP 3 years
ago. the Grand Rapids Crew has been
(not so quietly) building quality
teams.
GR Crew >>>
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Respect For the Game
Apparently, coaches and parents that
don't know how to behave are not
just a problem here in Michigan...
watch >>>
watch another >>>
and yet another >>>
Hopefully, those that need to see
themselves as others see them will
do so...
An apology to Robert Burns might be
in order here.
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Baltimore Casa Mia Bays
Club is ranked #1 Boys Club in the USA by Soccer
America
read more >>>
The Casa Mia Bays
have won U.S. Youth Soccer national championships in each of
the last three years. In addition, the Baltimore Bays won
the inaugural U.S. Soccer Development Academy championship
in the U-17/18 age group with a dramatic overtime win. Chris
Agorsor, now at Virginia, was named the U-17/18 Player of
the Year, and teammate Andrew Bullis won Academy Goal of the
Year. The Bays had teams in each of the 2008 U-13 to U-15
Maryland state finals, so there's more talent on the way.
The Baltimore Casa Mia Bays also advanced two teams to the
finals at the U.S. Youth Soccer Championships Sunday, July
26 in Lancaster, Mass.
Their U-19 Baltimore Casa Mia Bays, will seek its second
title when it plays North Atlanta SA in Sunday's McGuire Cup
final.
The U-15 Baltimore Casa Mia Bays, the 2009 National League
champions, will play Arizona's Sereno White in Saturday's
final at the Citizens Bank Fields.
Club Website >>>
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Eclipse Select
Club is ranked #1 Girls Club in the USA by
Soccer America
Total Club
Accomplishments
29
IYSA State Cup Champions
14
USYSA Regional Champions
4
USYSA National Champions
9
USYSA National Finalists
18
USYSA MRL Champions
1
USYSA National League Champion
8
USASA State Champions
6
USASA Regional Champions
4
USASA National Champions
2
USASA National Finalists
2009 National
Championships
Eclipse Select is the
only girls club with two teams in the finals.
Eclipse Select, who
will play for the U-19 girls championship
Eclipse Select, who
will play for the U-17 girls championship
2009 Regionals
Three Region II Champions >>>
2009 Illinois State
Cup
The boys had two teams
in the finals, with the U17 boys winning it all for the second
consecutive year. Eclipse Select was represented in the
finals at every single age group on the girl's side, and six
out of the seven teams were crowned State Cup Champions.
Four Illinois Champions >>>
U13 & U14 Girls Champions >>>
U17 Boys Back-to-Back Champions >>>
Club Website
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Grand Valley State University
#9 Lakers Women
Pick Up First Win With 4-0 Shutout
Over #24 Tampa
Read the story >>>
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THE FRAHM
MUD BOG
Goes Again This Saturday Sept 12
This is something a little different
for the page but it could be fun.
Beginning again at noon on September 12, join
the fun again at the Frahm Mud Bog.
Spend the day watching adults and
children trying to traverse a swamp in
all manner of vehicles.
Apparently in it's 5th year (although
it has just come to my attention),
this is one man's project on his farm
in Sand Lake.
They ask only for a $5.00 donation.
Bring your own food and beverage or
buy from "DINGO'S Hot Dog cart.
They are also roasting a pig (or two).
The location is Pringle Road in Sand
Lake (north of M57, east of Meyers
Lake Road, south of Sand Lake Rd. NE)
Follow the signs and have a good time.
map >>>
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Something to Think About
In the Fall, daylight is often a
problem for evening games.
Before rescheduling any games, check
out this website:
US Naval Observatory
which can tell you the time of
sunset for any day of the year and
any location in the United States.
There are two times to check:
On an overcast or rainy day it will
get dark even sooner!
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-
former Soccer Zone asst manager
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former Soccer Zone manager
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former Georgetown Ranger coach
John left West Michigan to go
somewhere warm. California was
his choice and he is the Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of
California South (CAL SOUTH), one of
the largest and most prestigious
youth soccer organizations in the
country (if not the world)
Check it out >>>
Office Directory >>>
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Aug |
Grand Rapids
Crew Cup
Aug 28-30th, 2009
Read more >>>
Grand Rapids Crew Juniors will be hosting their first annual
major club tournament this Fall. Clubs from all over the
region will compete for the Crew Cup. The state-of-the-art MVP
Fieldhouse will be our primary location and we look forward to
seeing you in August!
Any
questions please contact
marcfrankland@hotmail.com
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Michigan men's soccer team loses
to Marquette in shootout at Pat
Patterson Field....
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The game will be played at Pat
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Ludwig Soccer Academy holds Summer
camps in Grand Rapids
•USSF National “A” License #19108
•Hungarian “A” Professional License
393/1979
•German “B” Professional License
#6183
•German “A” Soccer Instructor and
Youth Coaching License #6283
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Fort Wayne Soccerfest
August 22-23, 2009
Read
more >>>
The
2009 Fever Soccerfest
will be held August 22-23, 2009 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The
Soccerfest is hosted by the Fort Wayne Fever and the games
will be played at some of the very best fields in Indiana,
Hefner Fields. The tournament is for teams that wish to
compete against the very best U9-U14 Boys and Girls teams from
the Midwest and beyond.
Fort Wayne has long been the place that people like to travel
to for tournaments and events, given its proximity to other
cities. Detroit-160 miles, Grand Rapids-158 miles,
Chicago-148 miles, to name just a few.
Great location, Great Facilities, Great Teams, Great
Event.......What are you waiting for?
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Aug |
Wayne Vandemerwe
Land for Sports >>>
Triangle FC >>>
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Aug |
Vardar Elite Cup
August 21-23
More Information >>
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Aug |
West Michigan players play summer
soccer in Fort Wayne
The Fort Wayne Fever qualified three
teams (U13 Boys, U17 Girls and U17
Boys for the Super Y-League National
Championships in Tampa, FL in
November.
Ian McMahon
His Story >>>
Buy his book >>>
The U17 Boys coached by Ian McMahon
(formerly of West Michigan and the
WM Fire, he will coach
both the U18 boys and U18 girls in
the MRL next year).
The U17 boys had 18 players on the
roster. Eight of the players
were from West Michigan (I include
Conner McMahon because he spent the
years of 11-16 here and he is the
connection to the West Michigan
players).
Their Season So Far >>>
Team Statistics >>>
Connor McMahon (former West
Ottawa) Homestead HS in Fort Wayne
Nick Heyboer - Grand Haven
Ben Honeycutt -
South
Christian!!!
Tyler Kleaveland - Muskegon Catholic
Jordan Laufersky - Fruitport
David Otten - Caledonia
Matthew VanZytveld - Grand Haven
Zach Willis - Unity Christian
The team went 8-1-0 scoring 51 goals
and gave up 4 goals.
See club site >>>
See
Fever Dome >>>
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Aug |
Notre Dame Varsity Women
Notre Dame will take on Virginia
('08 NCAA third-round participant)
in a second exhibition contest on
Aug. 14 in Traverse City, Mich. (1
p.m. ET kickoff)
1:00 pm, Aug. 14, 2009
versus
The game will be played at Miles Kimmerly Park
MAP >>>
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Aug |
CA United
(MI) DISSOLVED
Read more >>>
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Aug |
Forest Hills Northern's
Phil Hufstader
* played collegiate soccer for
Principia College from 2001-2003. *
to Brazil to play with two different
teams; Mirassol and Corinthians,
from 2003-2004. *2005 started
playing with the Wilmington
Hammerheads and have been with them
for two seasons.
Training Business
DEC >>>
Cape Fear Soccer >>>
Wilmington Hammerheads >>>
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Aug |
Grand
Rapids Crew U-15 boys team at
Nationals
Read the GR Press Article >>>
(click photo to
enlarge)
GR Crew Info page >>>
Crew 15 wins 1st game 1-0.
Crew 15 lost 2nd game, 3-0.
Crew 15 wins 3rd game, 2-1.
U15B Results & Standings >>>
The Grand Rapids Crew team was awarded
the
US Youth Soccer Fair Play Award for
this age group.
National Championships site >>>
U15B Results & Standings >>>
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Aug |
3 on 3
Soccer
Tournament
I will be able to
return your questions faster if you email me. But if you
have a more complex question please call and leave a
message with your name number.
Jessey
Depender
18735 48th Ave
Conklin, MI
49403
Cell Phone:
616-808-4591
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Aug |
It is that time again!
Mark your calendar for the best
tournament that will be held this
summer.
July 31 & August 1
READ
MORE >>>
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July |
Everest Soccer
Academy
"...The
first key to player development is good coaching at a young
age. The absence of good coaching results in bad habits and
under developed skills and ideas. Therefore,
professional coaching is strongly recommended by age 8.
The second
ingredient is training. Players should be training 4
- 6 hours for every 1 hour game they play. Training
is where soccer players are shaped.
Another
element is competition. Players must compete against teams
that offer a challenge. Because the only true test of a
players ability is how they compete in games. It’s
important to note that winning is secondary. The
focus should be on competing and learning.
The final
key ingredient is playing with other talented players.
If an individual player is far superior to his/her
teammates, that player will experience frustration.
Therefore, that player needs to be offered a higher level of
play as a challenge...."
Read more >>>
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July |
In Case You Missed it...
(click to enlarge)
U.S. Women's National
Team forward Abby Wambach scored her
100th international goal Sunday as
the U.S. began a two-game series
with a 1-0 victory
against Canada
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July |
Grand
Rapids Crew U-15 boys team at
Nationals
Crew 15 wins 1st game 1-0.
Crew 15 lost 2nd game, 3-0.
Crew 15 wins 3rd game, 2-1.
U15B Results & Standings >>>
These finals are set up a little
differently than most. The top
seeded three teams play the same three
lower seeded common
opponents and the top two teams play
for the championship.
This type of format lent itself to a
troubling issue.
The Crew 15 finished in a three way
tie for second at 2-1 but did not advance due
to Goal Differential.
Soccer is a cruel sport.
(click photo to
enlarge)
"...Two
Forest Hills Central standouts, Jason
Stacy and Sean Conerty, are the
leading scorers on the roster...."
"...The Crew faces SCSA Gold at 7:30
a.m. Wednesday, followed by a 1:30
p.m. Thursday game against Spirit
United and an 11:30 a.m. Friday game
against Blast FC...."
"...Other players on the roster
include: Luke Bestrom (Caledonia),
Diego Bobadilla (Holland), Chad Gordon
(Jenison), Matthew Harkema and Gregory
Timmer (Hudsonville), J.C. Mahaffey
(Lansing), Taylor Mazurek (Brighton),
Trevor Osburn (Traverse City), Caleb
Postlewait (Forest Hills Central),
Chase Rau (Sparta), Nathan Rose and
Jacob VanderLaan (Grand Haven), Joe
Sweet (Lowell) and Hunter Tolley
(Portage)...."
Read the Article >>>
National Championships site >>>
GR Crew Info page >>>
U15B Results & Standings >>>
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July |
Development Academy Finals Wolves
win National Title
(click photo to enlarge)
Three players from West Michigan are
on the Derby County Wolves team that
won the Academy National
Championship....
Jenon Catic (East Kentwood)
TJ Van Slooten (Northview)
Adam Grinwis (Forest Hills Central)
Read More >>>
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July |
Chris Karwoski
The former head coach at Western
Michigan University in Kalamazoo has
returned to his roots.
Read more >>>
Good Luck Chris.
West Michigan can not afford to lose
people like you.
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July |
Grand Valley Soccer Camps
Boys Team Camp
July 19-22:
Click here >>>
Adidas Team Camp: boys & girls ages 10-18
July 19-23:
Click here >>>
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July |
It couldn't have happened to a
nicer, better or more deserving
person...
Congratulations!
Read the article >>>
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July |
Watch the US Men's National Team
Thursday 7pm US vs. Honduras
The U.S. will face Honduras in the
semifinals on Thursday, July 23 at 6
p.m. CT at Soldier Field in Chicago.
The match will be broadcast live on
Fox Soccer Channel, TeleFutura and the
Futbol de Primera Radio Network. Fans
can also follow the match live on
ussoccer.com’s MatchTracker and
Twitter.
Come watch the game with the outlaws
at Uccellos on the East Beltline in
Grand Rapids.
And don't forget to put...
August 12th - US v Mexico
...at the Azteca in a
World Cup qualifier.
We are trying to get around 100 people
out to watch it, so pass the word on
and plan for that night!
Come watch the game with the Outlaws
at Uccellos on the East
Beltline.
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July |
Development Academy Finals Wolves
win National Title
(click photo to enlarge)
Three players from West Michigan are
on the Derby County Wolves team that
won the Academy National
Championship....
July
Jenon Catic (East Kentwood)
TJ Van Slooten (Northview)
Adam Grinwis (Forest Hills Central)
"...Getting around two defenders –
one with a nifty nutmeg – the
midfielder forced his way into the
box from the right side. With
Odyssey ‘keeper Matt Dishno rushing
out to cut down the angle, Catic
fired a shot right past him and
inside the near post, giving his
team the early lead.
“I got a lucky little touch, passed
by another guy with a touch, and
just shot it,” said Catic. “I didn’t
even really see the ball go in the
net, I just ran around the goal to
celebrate with my teammates. It was
an incredible feeling. To be in the
national final, with fans
screaming…I didn’t even know what to
think at that point....”
Finals Game Report >>>
Missed the game? Watch it
here...
ESPN360.com
>>>
U15/16 Information
Finals
Team Profiles
They are broadcasting replays of some of the
games on the internet.
Watch the
games >>>
The Wolves will face Group 2 winner
Cal Odyssey in the Development
Academy U-15/16 championship match
on Friday, July 17, at 7 p.m.
(pacific time) That game will be
shown live on ESPN Classic and
ESPN360.com.
Wolves
Game #1 Report
>>>
Game #1 You
Tube >>>
Wolves Game #2
Report >>>
Wolves Game #3
Report >>>
The Team Profile listed at the
Academy website states that 2 of the
4 key players are from West
Michigan...
Head Coach: Lars
Richters
Key Players:
Forward Reed Losee, Midfielders Dzenan Catic, Nathan Hicklin,
TJ Van
Slooten
TJ Van Slooten attends Northview High School.
Dzenan
"Jenon" Catic attends
East Kentwood High School.
Finally, while others may
think differently, I have always
felt that the GK is a fairly "key"
position.
The Wolves GK is also from West
Michigan.
Adam Grinwis attends Forest Hills
Central High School.
Although I am hi-lighting the 15/16
the 17/18 playoffs are also taking
place. There are no Michigan
teams there.
U17/18 Information
Finals
Team Profiles
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July |
FARTLEK
Soccer Endurance Training
Endurance training for soccer isn't
the most exciting thing in the
world, but you've got to put in the
miles if you want to be successful.
One method for taking some of the
boredom out of continuous running
session is Fartlek training.
Fartlek, which means "speed play" in
Swedish, is a form of conditioning
which puts stress on the aerobic
energy system by keeping moving
without stopping for a long period
of tim.
There is a bit of a difference
between Fartlek training and regular
continuous running training. Because
of the varying speeds involved, you
will also tax the anaerobic system
just a bit.
Most fartlek sessions last at least
45 minutes and have everything from
aerobic walking to sprints. In any
event, fartlek sessions are a great
form of
soccer endurance training.
Fartlek Session Example 1
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Warm up with a
steady jog for 10 minutes
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Run hard for 3
minutes, jog slowly for 1 minute
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Repeat 6-8 times
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Cool down at a
steady pace for 10 minutes
Fartlek Session Example 2
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Warm up with a
steady jog for 10 minutes
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Jog for 60 seconds
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Run hard (3/4
pace) for 90 seconds
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Jog for 45 seconds
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Sprint for 10
seconds
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Jog for 30 seconds
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Run backwards for
30 seconds
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Walk for 30
seconds
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Run hard for 60
seconds
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Repeat 3-4 times
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Cool down at a
steady pace for 10 minutes
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Whistle Fartlek
The coach, using a
whistle, controls the session over a
1200m circumference grass area.
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10 minutes
warm up jog
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When the whistle
is blown the athletes run hard
until the whistle is blown again.
Pyramid session of 4 minutes, 3
minutes, 2 minutes, 1 minutes, 2
minutes, 3 minutes, 4 minutes with
a 60 second jog run recovery
between each run
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10 minute
cool down jog
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Gerschler Fartlek
This is good
training for getting fit quickly
when combined with steady running.
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10 minutes
warm up jog
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Repeat 3 times -
Stride hard for 30 seconds, jog 90
seconds. Repeat with 15 second
decreases in recovery jog e.g.
30-90, 30-75, 30-60, 30-45, 30-30,
30-15 and 30-15-30
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10 minute
cool down jog
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The Fartlek (Swedish
for "Speed Play") Training method is
a great fitness tool that is
excellent for soccer specific
conditioning. It is less monotonous
than the normal interval training
and can be easily customized to
focus on the needs of the team. It
only requires 20 to 30 minutes
including warm-up and cool-down
where the player trains at varying
speeds and intensities. Below you
will find a Fartlek Training session
that would be suitable for soccer.
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Warm up with a
steady jog for approximately 7-10
minutes
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High intensity
sprint, for approximately 60-75
seconds
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Light Jog for
approximately 130-150 seconds
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High intensity
sprint, for approximately 60-75
seconds
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Light Jog for 120
seconds
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Repeat 3-4 times
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Cool down with a
steady jog for 7-10 minutes
You can also mix in
any number of the following
activities:
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Run hill or stairs
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Vertical jump from
crouch position, 15-20 times
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Up-Downs: squat
down, place hands on floor, kick
legs back so that you are in the
top of a pushup position, do a
pushup, kick legs forward again,
and jump up as high as you can
(that's one rep), 10-15 reps
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Push-ups
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Sit-ups
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Lunges
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July |
Ludwig Soccer Academy holds Summer
camps in Grand Rapids
•USSF National “A” License #19108
•Hungarian “A” Professional License
393/1979
•German “B” Professional License
#6183
•German “A” Soccer Instructor and
Youth Coaching License #6283
Read more >>>
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July |
College & Elite High
School Men & Women
There have been requests for
sessions designed specifically for
the ELITE High School player and
current College players.
Beginning, Tuesday July 7 and
continuing through the end of
August, Alex Ludwig of Ludwig Soccer
Academy will conduct intensive 2
hour sessions for men and women who
seek to advance their soccer skills.
Read his Resume >>>
The sessions are $5.00 per time and
will be held on Tuesday nights from
8:00-10:00 PM at Woodland Sports in
Grand Rapids
Session size limited to first 20
players who arrive.
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July |
DERBY COUNTY WOLVES UNDER 16's REACH
NATIONAL FINALS
June 30th 2009
The Derby County
Wolves Under 16 and Under 18 teams
had mixed fortunes in the US Soccer
National Academy playoffs which
concluded on June 29th in
Greensboro, North Carolina.
Both teams entered the 32 team
playoffs ranked number 1 in the
United States, a remarkable
achievement...
...The Derby County Wolves teams are
the National Academy teams of the
Michigan Wolves-Hawks soccer club.
Derby County, a 125 year old English
Football League club, owned by
General Sports and Entertainment of
Rochester Michigan and the
Wolves-Hawks entered a partnership
agreement in October, 2008.
Brian Doyle, Director of Coaching
for the Wolves-Hawks, said “this has
been a terrific season for the club.
To have both teams ranked Number 1
in the United States was remarkable
and the Under 16s now have every
chance of becoming national
champions....
For further information contact
Brian Doyle at 248-890-8967 or Roger
Faulkner at 248-705-1156.
Read more >>>
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July |
The Silly Season is Behind Us
Read >>>
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July |
Ludwig Soccer Academy
Alex
Ludwig Certifications
•USSF National “A” License #19108
•Hungarian “A” Professional License
393/1979
•German “B” Professional License
#6183
•German “A” Soccer Instructor and
Youth Coaching License #6283
Alex will begin holding summer camps
the week of June 22.
Each camp is 4 days @ 2 hours per
day. The cost for each camp is
$50.00.
Parents take note: A
discount is offered for multiple
camps the same week or over the
summer.
He
has chosen Woodland Sports in Grand
Rapids to host his camps.
Read more >>>
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July |
East Grand Rapids
I thought the readers of WMS might
find this interesting...
Job Opening >>>
I trust the opening they have for a
new boys Head Coach has been
publicized across the state...
I know a lot of very qualified people
who would like to apply.
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July |
GVSA
Players Needed
Read more >>>
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June |
USA Champions League
This league has suspended operations. They plan to
offer leagues again this summer. I moved the entire section to
behind the front page 2009
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June |
GVSA Clubs
Needing Players
As tryouts wind down
clubs often need a few players to form
a team. We will post a list of
openings here as we receive them from
clubs.
U8G
- PASS
needs 1-3 players. Contact
Ashley or JoAnne VanSlooten. 304-8978
or
jmvanslooten@sbcglobal.net
U8G -
Northwest Screaming Eagles
needs players. Please go to their
website for details:
www.eteams.com/nwse
U8B -
Northwest Screaming Eagles
needs players.
Please go to their website for details:
www.eteams.com/nwse
U8B -
Flying Kick is
looking for players. Contact Fabio at
616-364-0078
U9G - Rangers SC
is seeking three players. This team
will becoached by Erwin van Elst. He
holds an UEFA B-license and an USSF
B-license and is a former player of
the Dutch 1st Division. Contact Erwin
van Elst at 616-334-7208 cell or
e.vanelst@comcast.net
U9G -
Northwest Screaming Eagles
needs players. Please go to their
website for details:
www.eteams.com/nwse
U9B -
Northwest Screaming Eagles
needs players. Please go to their
website for details:
www.eteams.com/nwse
U9B -
SCOR is looking for
players. Contact Aaron Daane at
616-780-1723
U10B -
SCOR
is looking for players. Contact Aaron
Daane at 616-780-1723
U10B -
Flying Kick
is looking for
players. Contact Fabio at 616-364-0078
U10/11B
- Vardar West
is holding an
additional tryout for 2-3 playters on
Thursday July 9
from
6:00-7:00PM
at Davenport
University (Turf Field; 6191 Kraft Rd
SE; Grand Rapids). Contact
Lawrence Murray
U11G
-
Thornapple Area SC is trying
to fill out a team. Contact Matt
Barnes @ 616-299-9506 or
mbarnes2186@charter.net
U11G
- Rangers SC is
seeking 2-3 players. Coach Ashley
Roellin. Contact Erwin van Elst at
616-334-7208 cell or
e.vanelst@comcast.net
U11B
- Flying
Kick is looking for players.
Contact Fabio at 616-364-0078
U11B
- SCOR
is looking for players. Contact Aaron
Daane at 616-780-1723
U11B - PASS
needs 1-3 players for "B" team.
Contact Eddie Cruzado 616-821-2028
U11B -
Northwest Screaming Eagles
needs players. Please go to their
website for details:
www.eteams.com/nwse
U12G
- PASS
needs 1-3 players.
Contact Hannah Dykema @ 616-648-9107
U12G -
CATS is looking for
additional players, as they have
decided to play 11v11 (U13) instead of
8v8. There will be a final tryout on
Thursday June 25 from
6-7:30PM at Dutton
Elementary School (68th and East
Paris) in Caledonia. Contact John
Clark at 616-690-3009.
U12B
- Flying
Kick is
looking for players. Contact Fabio at
616-364-0078
U12B - Hastings FC
need 2-3 players. Contact Sarah Smith
at 616-706-1151
U12B -
Northwest Screaming Eagles
needs players. Please go to their
website for details:
www.eteams.com/nwse
U12B,U13B
- SCOR is looking for
players. Contact Aaron Daane at
616-780-1723
U12/13G -
CATS is looking for
one additional player for "B" team.
Contact Shawn Netjes at 616.916.1525.
U13G -
SCOR is looking for
players. Contact Aaron Daane at
616-780-1723
U14G -
CATS
has 2-3 openings
and is holding a
final tryout on
Thursday, July 9
from
6:15-7:30PM
at Dutton
Elementary School (Near 68th and East
Paris) .
Contact
Coach Justin Ekkels at 616-633-7701 to
pre-register or if you cannot be
there.
U14G - PASS is
looking for 1-3 players. Contact
Margaret Matzke 616-240-1397
U14B
- Sailors SC (Mona
Shores) is looking for 2-3 players.
The coach is Marty Brad (USSF "D"
License) 231-798-2562.
U14B PREMIER
- Rangers SC is
seeking 2 players to expand their
roster. Looking for talented and hard
working players willing to improve
their game. Contact Erwin van Elst at
616-334-7208 cell or
e.vanelst@comcast.net
U16G
-
Sailors SC
(Mona Shores) is
looking for 2 players. The coach is
Cameron Main: 231-767-7435 or
231-557-5646
U18G - Rangers SC
is seeking 2-3 players. Coach Jake
Harmon. Contact Erwin van Elst at
616-334-7208 cell or
e.vanelst@comcast.net
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June |
New Detroit League Formed
This is from their website:
Mission Statement
The purpose of the
Michigan State Developmental Soccer
League is to provide the best
environment for the development of
youth soccer players below the age
of 12 through a league environment
that encourages fun, creativity and
competitiveness.
The new league will be based in the
greater Detroit area although it
will include TNT, a Lansing area
club.
It offers some interesting format
changes.
It should prove to be an exciting
change for the Detroit area and good
for soccer almost immediately.
Read the Power Point >>>
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June |
Girls U14 is looking for 2-3
additional players. This team plans to
play in the GVSA Blue Division for the
Fall 2009 season.
A final tryout is scheduled for
Thursday July 9th from 6:15-7:30 at
Dutton Elementary School (68th and
East Paris area) . Please contact
Coach Justin to pre-register for this
tryout or if there is an interest in
select soccer but you are not able to
make this date.
U8 Girls Select team in Grandville
looking for 1 or 2 additional players.
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June |
A Side Note
Congratulations to Ian MacMahon and
his son, Connor, whose U17 Boys from Ft. Wayne
Fever had a fine season finishing
second in the State of Indiana.
results >>>
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June |
High School Opportunity
Muskegon Catholic Central is seeking
qualified applicants for the position
of girls and/or boys varsity soccer
coach.
If interested please submit a letter
of interest and resume:
ATTN:
Trevor Hinshaw
Athletic Director
Muskegon Catholic Central
1145 W.Laketon
Muskegon, MI 49441
or email
thinshaw@muskegoncatholic.org
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June |
Come watch the USA TODAY
The Outlaws invite you to watch the
U.S soccer.
The next watch party is TODAY
USA vs. Spain
on Wednesday, June 24th at 2:30pm at
Uccellos
on the East Beltline in Grand Rapids.
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"Trustworthy Auto Service &
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616-452-3024 |
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3716 S. Division |
Kent Ayers |
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Wyoming, MI 49548 |
Owner / Operator |
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State/ASE Master Technician |
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June |
Ludwig Soccer Academy
Alex
Ludwig Certifications
•USSF National “A” License #19108
•Hungarian “A” Professional License
393/1979
•German “B” Professional License
#6183
•German “A” Soccer Instructor and
Youth Coaching License #6283
Alex will begin holding summer camps
the week of June 22.
Each
camp is 4 days @ 2 hours per day.
The cost for each camp is $50.
Parents take note:
Substantial discount if you attend
multiple classes.
He
has chosen Woodland Sports in Grand
Rapids to host his camps.
Read more >>>
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June |
UPDATES
There have been many changes in the
soccer world over the last few months.
I have updated many of the in the
premier section in the lower right
column but it is a long process.
If I miss something or you know
something I don't, send it along.
admin@westmichigansoccer.com
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Grand Valley Soccer Camps
Finishing and Goalkeeper Camp
June 20 and 21:
Click here >>>
Day Camp: boys & girls ages 6-12
June 22-26 :
Click here >>>
Boys Team Camp
July 19-22:
Click here >>>
Adidas Team Camp: boys & girls ages 10-18
July 19-23:
Click here >>>
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June |
Here is Something New!
This page at US Youth Soccer has a
page called State Cup Tracker and it
is one page containing all the links
to all the State Cups.
Enjoy!!!
State Cup Tracker >>>
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June |
Regional Chanpionships
The MSYSA State Cup is over but the
games are still going on in South
Dakota.
Follow all the Michigan teams here:
scores here >>>
Follow the West Michigan teams here:
Grand Rapids Crew 15 >>>
Vardar West 17 >>>
Follow all the Stories here:
read more >>>
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JUne |
U14 Girls
The Michigan Rovers will be a holding
one last training session to round out
the roster of the U14 Girls.
There are two spots available.
check out Rovers >>>
Woodland Sports is pleased to host the
TRYOUT at 6:00 PM Monday evening in
Grand Rapids.
Questions?
email >>>
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Congratulations
The Kentwood Soccer Club Girls Academy
team (U12) coached by Carl Warfield
and Al Fricke won the Portage Soccer
Classic U-13 team division. The
team was playing up 1 year.
The nucleus of this team will be
playing in the State premier program
next year as a U13 team.
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June |
The
weekend of June 27-28 will be a busy one in Grand Haven.
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Tri Cities Strikers sponsor 11th Annual 3 v 3 Tournament
Enjoy the Lakeshore's most affordable summer soccer tournament
with the Tri-Cities Strikers 3 v 3 Summer Soccer
Classic...
read more >>>
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Soccer in The Sand
The
Grand Rapids Crew Juniors are co-hosting the 2009 Soccer in
the Sand tournament held at Grand Haven State Park...
read more >>>
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June |
MHSAA Girls Brackets
Division 1 regional bracket
Division 2 regional bracket
Division 3 regional bracket
Division 4 regional bracket
It can be difficult to find the
articles about the games. Here
are some shortcuts.
Mlive Girls soccer page >>>
This one typically has the scores
Student Athlete >>>
This one has statewide links to all
newspapers.
On the Pitch >>>
This one has it's own articles.
Detroit Free Press >>>
Detroit News >>>
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June |
CASL dissolves CA United
From Press Release...
Lansing, MI - June 8, 2009 -
In a historic moment for Lansing-area
soccer, the Capital Area Soccer League
and the TNT Dynamite Soccer Club
agreed to a partnership on Sunday
night, with TNT becoming the official
premier program of CASL....
...CA United, CASL's previous premier
program, will be dissolved and its
players, teams and coaches integrated
into TNT, a move combining the area's
two biggest and most successful soccer
clubs into a potential powerhouse in
the state....
Read what CA United says >>>
Read what TNT says >>>
Read what CASL says >>>
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June |
Meet Alex Ludwig
The new Premier club will be holding
an informal meet and greet in Grand
Rapids on Sunday evening.
Woodland Sports is the host from 7:30
pm to 9:00 pm.
map to Woodland Sports >>
This is an opportunity to meet Alex
Ludwig, learn a little about him and
his new club and maybe train a little.
Read his Resume
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Read more about
the club>>
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June |
Georgetown Rangers
The Rangers have announced a major
shift in the direction of the club.
They are making Erwin van Elst a full
time Director of coaching.
Read about van Elst >>>
More announcements can be viewed on
the Ranger website.
Read about others >>>
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June |
This is very Cool
Forest Hills Northern vs. Forest hills
Eastern ended in a shootout.
This is a slide show documenting the
action.
Set your timer at 1 second.
watch >>>
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June |
West Michigan Team
Alliance u10 Girls won the Best of the
Midwest tournament in Lowell, IN by
defeating Vardar 7-3 in the
championship match. The team was
coached by Abrahm Shearer and included
u10 Alliance players from u10 Wiersma,
u10 Shearer, and u11 Bertalan. The
girls played 6v6 and beat opponents
from Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois.
This is the girls fifth trophy in
2009!
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June |
The first was so much fun...
2nd Grand Rapids American Outlaws
Watch the Game Party
The US will be playing Honduras in
Chicago this Saturday June 6th. We
will be watching the game at Uccellos
on the East Beltline (just across from
Woodland Mall).
Telecast time is 8pm and the pre-game
party will start at 6pm.
We had a small but loyal group there
Wednesday, and this is another great
opportunity to hang out with other
soccer enthusiasts around GR and
celebrate the beautiful game!
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June |
Are you thinking about going to
college in Pennsylvania?
If so, check out this web page put
up by PA West. It lists all
the PA colleges, their division,
their conference, their coaches and
email.
Read more >>>
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June |
May 30 - van Elst Benefit
This has been a long, frightening,
and painful journey for Kendra and
it will continue for several more
months. As a way to help the van
Elst family through this
challenging time and to
assist them with significant
unexpected expenses, the Rangers
Soccer Club (Erwin is our Director
of Coaching) is going to put
the FUN into a
fundraising day on
Saturday, May 30 at the Rangers
soccer fields in Hudsonville (on
28th Avenue between Port Sheldon and
Rosewood). We will begin with
donuts and beverages
at 8 AM until 11 AM.
Hotdogs, nachos and pizza
will be served from 11 AM
until 3 PM. During the
entire day while the scheduled
soccer matches are held there will
be a silent auction running with
great donated items up for
bid.
There will be Rangers gear,
Gazelle sports items, Avon
and Mary Kay cosmetics, and many
more exciting, surprise,
big-ticket, donated
items included in the silent
auction. You will just have to come
out to place your bid and join the
fun. (If you have some item or
service that you would like to
donate for the auction, please
contact Terri DeBoer
at:
The kids will enjoy participating in
the face painting booth.
Additionally, between 11:00
AM and 12:30 PM a soccer
“Skills Competition”
will be held for various age groups
with prizes for the winners. There
will be a variety of skills tested
so kids “bring your best game.”
If you would like to contribute a
cash gift, an account has been
opened with Huntington Bank in the
name of Kendra van Elst Benefit.
Donations may be made directly to
this account through mail (6544 28th
Ave. SW, Hudsonville, MI 49426), or
contribution checks may be delivered
to Rangers personnel at the
concession stand on May 30.
Come and join us on May 30 between 8
AM and 3 PM as we offer a
helping hand to Kendra and
the van Elst family. We will have
fun doing it! Please pray for God’s
blessing on this event even as He
has blessed Kendra in her recovery
thus far.
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May |
High School Conferences
I do not get enough game reports to keep the standings
updated. I am working on automating the system.
I moved this off the front page
because they have been unused for
several years. I am working
a different site for the HS
soccer.
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