SGFsoccer.com – The Magazine
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Publishers Information ...... 3 Publishers Message ...... 4 Southwest Soccer All-Stars ...... 5 Region II Tournament...... 8 European Championship 2008...... 8 US Olympic Preparation...... 9 Beijing Olympics ...... 9 US Men’s National Team...... 10 Harry Cooper - The Man, The Legacy ...... 11 Lake Country Soccer ...... 15 JB Marine Springfield Girls Tryouts ...... 17 Springfield Soccer Club Tryouts...... 18 Total Soccer Club Teambuilding and Tryouts ...... 19 Regional Camps ...... 20 Drury Panthers...... 20 Missouri Southern State University ...... 21 Missouri Science & Technology Miners - Boys...... 21 Missouri State Bears ...... 22 Missouri Science & Technology Miners – Girls ...... 23 SGFsoccer.com Photos ...... 23 Represent Springfield Soccer in College ...... 24 Regional PDL Players...... 25 Jack Jewsbury, KC Wizards...... 26 KC Wizards Schedule ...... 29 Springfield Demize, PDL ...... 30 Springfield Soccer Club U23...... 30 Springfield Catholic Camp...... 31 Springfield Demize Academy...... 31 Nixa Soccer Club Camps ...... 32 Springfield Soccer Club Programs...... 32 Calendar of Events...... 34 Camp Schedules – Bolivar ...... 35 Camp Schedules – Joplin...... 35 Camp Schedules – Nixa...... 35 Camp Schedules – Rolla ...... 35 Camp Schedules – Springfield...... 35 Publishers Information Published by SGFsoccer.com, provided free of charge thanks to the support of the sponsors of this publication and the soccer community in Southwest Missouri
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27 May 2008 - 3 - Steve Ole Olson SGFsoccer.com – The Magazine Publishers Message When I decided to publish this magazine, I didn’t think it would be too difficult. Boy was I wrong. But like almost everything associated with the game of soccer, I appreciate the enthusiasm it has generated in the people I have talked to about it. I hope this magazine, and the ones to come, meet your expectations.
The objective is to promote the game and to develop ‘soccer junkies’ in Southwest Missouri. I believe the key to that effort is covering the players and the teams that mean the most to you – generally the high school game and to a smaller degree the college game. It also means exposing you to events and experiences outside your comfort zone. Your feedback is the key to improving the process so please be certain to share your thoughts!
Thanks to Jeff Rogers who was my introduction to soccer in Springfield, a coach my nephews played for and admire, and who continues to share of himself as he has for so many young men and women. Thanks to Jan Stahle , with whom I share a love of the game and a common Swedish heritage, for offering support and encouragement from the start. Thanks to Coaches Mike Gow , Mike Howard , Chris Miller and Nick Schmitt who very early embraced what I was doing and pushed me to create even more. Thanks to Jeremy Alumbaugh and his team at Springfield SC who have offered me a ‘peek behind the curtain’ at the challenges of running a successful Club program at a national level as well as allowing me to partner with him on the All-Star game.
Sponsors who make this possible include Pension Consultants, Inc. Harry Cooper Supply Company, Hogan Title Company, Cox Health, Christenson Transportation and the folks who buy my photos. Thank you!
Lebanon Yellowjackets soccer players at the Homecoming football game in 2007: Michelle Hicks (F), Katey Hedgpeth (U), Courtney Chodes (T), Brianna Ragains (B), Hanna Winkel (O) and Cassie Wood (L). Photo courtesy of Gwen Kueny
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Additional top field players include: Southwest Soccer All-Stars • TJ Martin, Webb City Cardinals, Class 2 Regional Player of the Year • Tanner Roberts, Bolivar Liberators, Class 2 th The 4 Annual game Regional Defender of the Year returns Thursday June • Kam Maddy, Rolla Bulldogs central midfielder & th 19 to the Cooper Class 3 Regional player Soccer Complex in • Justin Rogers, Glendale Falcons central midfielder Springfield, MO. & Class 3 Regional player • Kyler Temple, Kickapoo Chiefs forward & Class 3 The games feature the Regional player who has committed to the Drury best graduating high Panthers school seniors in the • Will Griffin, Parkview Vikings defender & Class 3 region, as chosen by Regional player Steve Ole Olson of SGFsoccer.com and Jeremy • Richard McNulty, Rolla Bulldogs defender & Class 3 Alumbaugh of Springfield SC. Nominations were Regional player sought from the Coaches at the twenty-nine (29) boys teams and twenty-two (22) girls teams across Girls Roster all classes that play soccer in the Southwest Missouri region. With a bumper crop of college recruits this This year’s girl’s roster includes players representing season (see pages 24-25), the games will be very 14 schools for the 37 players. The breakdown by competitive and offer a final opportunity for these school and class includes: players to display their talents • Class 1- five (5) players from three (3) schools • Class 2- thirty-two (32) players from eleven (11) Boys Roster schools
This year’s roster includes players representing 21 The roster is led by Katie Pritchard, Waynesville teams for the 40 players invited to participate. The Tigers midfielder, 2007 Class 2 Southwest Region breakdown by school and class includes: Offensive MVP and the new Class 2 career scoring • Class 1 – five (5) players from four (4) schools leader in Missouri. The 2007 Class 2 Southwest • Class 2 – twelve (12) players from six (6) Region MVP Chealsey Russell (Kickapoo Chiefs) and schools Defensive Player of the Year Kaitlin Bramel (Rolla • Class 3 - twenty-three (23) players from eleven Bulldogs) along with Class 1 MVP Tara Bailes and (11) schools Defensive Player Anne Prenger of Springfield Catholic. The roster includes players from the three regional teams that reached the State Final 4 this school year There are four goalkeepers invited this year. – Kickapoo (Class 3), Cassville (Class 2) and Crocker • Jessica McCutcheon, Kickapoo Chiefs (Class 1). • Abbey Roam, Lebanon Yellowjackets • Randi Russell, Joplin Eagles The Boy’s roster is led by Missouri State-signee • Rachel Duckworth, Glendale Falcons Heath Melugin, Kickapoo, an NSCAA All-Midwest player. Melugin was also recognized as the Player of The All-Star roster includes a pair of NCAA Division 1 the Year in the Southwest Region while Chiefs players (Russell, Bailes) along with eight Division 2 teammate Zack Hay (Missouri S&T) was chosen the players (Baker, Lord, McLain, Opfer, Prenger, Defensive Player of the Year. Glendale’s Patrick Ragains, Russell and Taylor,) and another eight McCarthy was Keeper of the Year in the Region. headed for Division III or NAIA programs in the Midwest.
More information can be found at the website - http://swsoccerallstars.com/
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• Jessica Bush - Ozark Tigers, D - 2007 District 12 Complete Girls Roster 2nd team • Emily Dale - Parkview Vikings, F • Lindsy Archer - Bolivar Liberators , F - 2007 • Kristine Malter - Parkview Vikings, D District 12 1st team, 2007 All-Ozarks 1st team • Kaitlin Bramel - Rolla Bulldogs, M -2007 All-State • Blaire Baker - Camdenton Lakers, M - 2007 2nd team, 2007 All-Ozarks 1st team, 2007 All- District 10 Honorable Mention, 2007 All-Ozark Ozark Conference 1st team, 2007 All-Southwest Conference 2nd team Region Defensive Player of the Year, 2007 • Alisha Morice - Camdenton Lakers, M District 11 Defensive Player of the Year • Megan Manzer - Camdenton Lakers, F • Anne Drallmeier - Rolla Bulldogs, D - 2007 • Tara Bailes - Catholic Irish, M - 2007 All-State District 11 2nd team 1st team, 2007 All-Ozarks 1st team, All- • Sade Boswell - Waynesville Tigers, D -2007 Southwest Region MVP Class 1 District 11 2nd team • Anne Prenger - Catholic Irish, D - 2007 All-State • Lauren Kelly - Waynesville Tigers, M - 2007 All- 2nd team, 2007 All-Ozarks 1st team, All- Ozark Conference First Team, All-Southwest Southwest Region Defensive Player of the Year Region Team, 2007 District 11 1st team Class 1 • Natasha Lord - Waynesville Tigers, M - 2007 All- • Becca Carter - Central Bulldogs, M Ozarks 1st team, 2007 All-Ozark Conference 1st • Megan Garrad - Glendale Falcons, M team, 2007 District 11 1st team • Lorin Opfer - Glendale Falcons, M • Shanna Neely - Waynesville Tigers, M - 2007 • Maggie Schrier - Glendale Falcons, D District 11 Honorable Mention • Rachel Duckworth - Glendale Falcons, GK • Katie Pritchard - Waynesville Tigers, F - 2007 • Jamie Bond - Glendale Falcons, M All-State Honorable Mention, 2007 All-Ozarks 1st • Ashleigh Dallas - Glendale Falcons, D team, 2007 All-Ozark Conference 1st team, 2007 • Randi Russell - Joplin Eagles, GK - 2007 District All-Southwest Region Offensive Player of the 12 2nd team Year, 2007 District 11 Offensive Player of the • Stephanie Taylor - Joplin Eagles, M - 2007 Year District 12 1st team • Patsy Middleton - Willard Tigers, F - 2007 • Jessica McCutcheon - Kickapoo Chiefs, GK - District 12 1st team 2007 District 12 1st team, 2007 All-Ozark • Janine Bird - Willard Tigers, M - 2007 All- Conference 2nd team Southwest Region team, 2007 District 12 1st • Katy McLain - Kickapoo Chiefs, F - 2007 All-State team Honorable Mention, 2007 All-Ozarks 1st team, 2007 All-Ozark Conference 1st team, All- Southwest Region team Complete Boys Roster • Chealsey Russell - Kickapoo Chiefs, M - 2007 • Michael Linggi - Crocker Lions - M, District 5 1st Southwest Region MVP Class 2, 2007 All-State team 1st team, 2007 All-Ozarks 1st team, 2007 All- • Nathan Rigsby - Crocker Lions - F Ozark Conference 1st team • Miles Barnhart - Greenwood Blue Jays - D, • Abby Ussery - Kickapoo Chiefs, D - 2007 District District 5 1st team 12 2nd team, 2007 All-Ozark Conference 2nd • Stephen Jones - New Covenant Warriors - M, team District 6 1st team • Brianna Ragains - Lebanon Yellowjackets, M - • Matt Libel -Springfield Catholic - M, District 5 1st 2007 All-Ozarks 1st team, 2007 All-Ozark team Conference 1st team, All-Southwest Region • Peter Casey - Bolivar Liberators - F, WSW team Region 1st team • Brittany Hall - Lebanon Yellowjackets, D - 2007 • Tanner Roberts - Bolivar Liberators - D, WSW District 11 Honorable Mention Region Defender of the Year • Abbey Roam - Lebanon Yellowjackets, GK - 2007 • Ryan Toombs - Bolivar Liberators - M, WSW All-Ozarks 2nd team, 2007 All-Ozark Conference Region 1st team 2nd team, 2007 District 11 2nd team • JT Chirwa - Carl Junction Bulldogs - M, District 5 • Stephanie Allen - Nixa Eagles, F - #2 Nixa career 1st team scoring list • Nelson Guzman - Carthage Tigers - D, WSW • Jacklyn Finley - Nixa Eagles, D Region 1st team • Erica Hogan - Ozark Tigers, M -2007 District 12 • Anthony Larson - Cassville Wildcats - GK, WSW 1st team Goalkeeper of the Year
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• Ryan Schlichtman - Cassville Wildcats- F, WSW • Zack Hay - Kickapoo Chiefs - D, SW Region Region 1st team Defender of the Year, Ozark Conference 1st • Michael Handley - Webb City Cardinals - M, team WSW Region 1st team • Adam Legg - Kickapoo Chiefs -GK, Ozark • TJ Martin - Webb City Cardinals - F, WSW Player Conference 1st team of the Year • Heath Melugin - Kickapoo Chiefs - M, All- • Brice Hunt - West Plains Zizzers - M, WSW Midwest, SW Region Player of the Year Region & Ozark Conference 1st team • Kyler Temple - Kickapoo Chiefs - F, SW Region • Justin Scicluna - West Plains Zizzers - M, WSW & Ozark Conference 1st team Region & Ozark Conference 1st team • Adam Strong - Lebanon Yellowjackets - D/MF, • Stuart Ziegler - West Plains Zizzers - F, WSW District 11 2nd team Region & Ozark Conference 1st team • Edger Becerra - Neosho Wildcats - F, District 12 • Josh Baldwin - Camdenton Lakers - F, Ozark 1st team Conference 1st team • Rob Curtis - Ozark Tigers - F/M, District 12 1st • Nate Lipps - Camdenton Lakers - GK, Ozark team Conference 1st team • Jake Lumby - Ozark Tigers - F, District 12 2nd • Carter McKay - Central Bulldogs - D, District 11 team 1st team • Matt Beckett - Parkview Vikings - D, Ozark • Tucker Downs - Glendale Falcons - F, Ozark Conference 2nd team, District 12 1st Conference HM, District 11 2nd team • Will Griffin - Parkview Vikings - D, SW Region & • Patrick McCarthy - Glendale Falcons - GK, SW Ozark Conference 1st team Region Goalkeeper of the Year, Ozark • Kam Maddy - Rolla Bulldogs - M, SW Region & Conference 1st team Ozark Conference 1st team • Tyler McElroy - Glendale Falcons - D, Ozark • Rick McNulty - Rolla Bulldogs - D, SW Region & Conference 2nd team, District 12 1st Ozark Conference 1st team • Shaun Morris - Glendale Falcons - M, District 11 • Chamal Samaranayake - Rolla Bulldogs - M, 2nd team Ozark Conference & District 11 2nd team • Justin Rogers - Glendale Falcons - M, SW Region • Michael Davis - Waynesville Tigers - M, Ozark and Ozark Conference 1st team Conference & District 11 1st team • Mark Medlin - Joplin Eagles - D, Ozark Conference & District 12 2nd team
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Region II Champions being crowned following final Region II Tournament games on Wednesday, June 25.
US Youth Soccer State Cup champions and select runners-up from 14 state associations in Region II participate. The other state associations represented are Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio South, Ohio North, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Regional winners of the Under-14 through Under-19 brackets earn a berth to the 2008 US Youth Soccer The Springfield SC U17 team is preparing for their National Championships to be played July 22-27 in second consecutive trip to the Regional Tournament Little Rock, Arkansas, at Burns Park Soccer Complex. after successfully defending their State Cup title, defeating Lou Fusz-Popovic in penalty kicks on May Sign up on the Tournament website for updates th 10 . The team also won the Midwest Regional http://championships.usyouthsoccer.org/InsiderNew League by earning ties against Scott Gallagher and sletterSignup.asp 1996 International from Kentucky the final weekend of the season. This is quite an accomplishment for the boys, taking the double. Winning the State Cup European Championship 2008 also earned them the Missouri spot when the draw The top international comes out for the Region II Championships on June competitive event, after the 10 th , the primary seeding mechanism. World Cup, is held every four years and features the Top 16 national teams from Europe. Austria and Switzerland are jointly hosting the event this year and all of the games will be available on ESPN for the first time this year.
http://en.euro2008.uefa.com/
Two of the 31 matches will be televised by ABC: a quarterfinal on June 21 and the final on June 29, which will be part of a doubleheader that opens with 2008 USYS Region II U-17 – TBD! David Beckham's Los Angeles Galaxy at D.C. United. 2008 MYSA State Cup U-17 Boys Champions This marks the first time the entire Euros will be 2007 USYS Region II U-16 Boys Semi- shown live on non-pay-per-view U.S. television. Finalists 2007 MYSA State Cup U-16 Boys Champions http://soccernet.espn.go.com/euro2008/index?cc=5 901
The 2008 US Youth Soccer The tournament opens Saturday June 7 th and there Region II (Midwest Region) will be a pair of games everyday up to the Championships, to be Quarterfinals that begin June 19 th . Here’s a few played June 21 – June 25, dates to pay attention to: will feature top teams in the Under-12 through Jun 7 th Switzerland vs Czech Rep, 11am Under-19 age groups. The Jun 7 th Portugal vs Turkey, 1:45 pm event begins on Friday, Jun 25 th Semi-final, 1:45 pm June 20 with opening Jun 26 th Semi-final, 1:45 pm ceremonies. Preliminary Jun 29 th Final, 1:45 pm games will be played Saturday, June 21 through Monday, June 23. Semifinal matches will be played I’ve added the entire schedule to my Soccer on Tuesday, June 24, with the US Youth Soccer Calendar; download it to your calendar http://sgfsoccer.com/calendar/
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US Olympic Preparation Beijing Olympics The US Men’s U23 team just completed the Toulon (France) tournament where they went 0-3. The tournament was used to evaluate as many players as possible before this summer’s Olympic Games. Head coach Peter Nowak used all 22 16 men's teams and 12 women's teams have available players throughout the three games, qualified for the Olympic soccer tournament. Both including three different goalkeepers. tournaments' roster limits are set at 18, with two alternates. “We came to this tournament to make sure that we had all of our bases covered, and to evaluate as In the men's tournament, only three players over many players in the Olympic pool as possible,” said the age of 23 (born before 1985) are permitted per Nowak. “There were many positive things to take team. out of the tournament, and we will use a lot of what we saw here in our decision making in the next The women's rosters consist largely of senior couple months as we move toward Beijing.” national team players.
The U.S. now has just 72 days (as off May 27 th ) Group stage before its opening game at the 2008 Olympic Games The men's and women’s Olympic soccer in Beijing, when it will take on Japan on Aug. 7. tournaments entail two stages, the group stage and knockout stage (the so-called league system). The The US Women’s National Team is preparing for draw takes into account seeding and geography. In the Olympics in August with a schedule that includes this way, teams avoid playing neighboring countries three games at the Peace Queen Cup in June as well in early matches. Each team plays the others in its as a two-match trip to Norway and Sweden in early group once, with three points for a victory, one July. point for a draw and none for a defeat.
Jun 14 U.S. Women vs. Australia Olympic Group Advancement (Suwon Sports Complex; Suwon, S Korea) For the men, the top two teams in each group will Jun 16 U.S. Women vs. Brazil advance to the knockout stage. (Suwon Sports Complex; Suwon, S Korea) Jun 19 U.S. Women vs. Italy For the women, the top two teams in each group (Suwon Sports Complex; Suwon, S Korea) and the two best third-place teams will advance to Jul 02 U.S. Women vs. Norway the knockout stage. (Fredrikstad Stadium; Fredrikstad, NOR) Jul 05 U.S. Women vs. Sweden The classification for each tournament: (Norvalla Stadium; Skelleftea, Sweden) • Most total points accumulated in group matches. • Goal difference in all group matches. The U.S. Women’s National Team will return to • Greater number of goals scored in all group the US to face Brazil in its final two matches before matches. the 2008 Olympics. The two-game set begins on If two or more teams in the same group share the July 13 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce same ranking on the basis of the above criteria, the City, CO before the team travels to San Diego, Calif., following tie-breakers are used, in this order: for a July 16 game at the University of San Diego’s • Number of points obtained in all matches Torero. The USA will depart for China one week between the teams concerned. after the match in San Diego. • Goal differential among the teams concerned. • Goals scored in all matches between the teams Jul 13 U.S. Women vs. Brazil Women concerned. (Dick's SG Park;Commerce City, CO) - 1:00 pm ESPN • Drawing of lots. Jul 16 U.S. Women vs. Brazil Torero (Stadium; San Diego, CA) - 9:00 pm Fox Soccer If criteria 1-3 don't break a tie between two teams who play each other in their last group match, penalty kicks will break their tie, not a drawing of lots.
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The U.S. Under-23 Men’s National Team has The U.S. Women’s National Team will open their been drawn into Group B of the Men’s Olympic Group Stage games on August 6 th against long-time Football Tournament along with Japan, the rival Norway. Netherlands and Nigeria, and will based in Tianjin for its first two games before moving to the Olympic Aug 06 US Women vs Norway host city of Beijing to round out the first stage. (Olympic Sports Center, Qinhuangdao) Aug 09 US Women vs Japan The U.S. will open against Japan on August 7 before (Olympic Sports Center, Qinhuangdao) facing the Netherlands on August 10. The team will Aug 12 US Women vs New Zealand conclude group play against 1996 gold medalist and (Olympic Sports Center, Shenyang) 2005 Under-20 World Cup champion Nigeria on August 13. 2008 Women’s Olympic Football on US Soccer http://www.ussoccer.com/teams/womens/woc/index Aug 07 US vs Japan .jsp.html (Olympic Sports Center, Tianjin) Aug 10 US vs Netherlands Official Beijing Olympics (Olympic Sports Center, Tianjin) website Aug 13 US vs Nigeria http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenue (Worker’s Stadium, Beijing) s/sports/football/index.shtml
The field of 16 men’s teams is divided into four Full Schedule on Page 34 groups of four. The top two finishers in each group will advance to the quarterfinals. US Men’s 2008 Men’s Olympic Football on US Soccer http://www.ussoccer.com/common/stContent.jsp_17 National Team 3-Olymen2008.html The men’s team continues qualification toward World Cup 2010 which will be hosted by South Africa.
The U.S. Men’s National Team will face Argentina at Giants Stadium on June 8 to cap off a blockbuster trio of friendlies before kicking off 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying. The match against the world’s No. 1 ranked team follows a two-game tour in Europe.
May 28 U.S. Men vs. England (Wembley Stadium; London, England) - 1:50 pm ESPN Classic Jun 04 U.S. Men vs. Spain (Estadio El Sardinero; Santander, Spain) - 4:30 pm ESPN2 Jun 08 U.S. Men vs. Argentina (Giant’s Stadium, E. Rutherford, N.J.) - 6:30 pm ESPN Classic
The U.S. begins the quest to qualify for their sixth- consecutive World Cup finals when they take on Barbados on June 15 at The Home Depot Center.
The second leg of the home-and-away series will be CATCH ALL OF THE BROADCASTS AT played either June 21 or 22 in Barbados. COESTER’S ! Prior to the USA’s first World Cup qualifier in 2008, http://sgfsoccer.com/coesters-sports-bar-grill/ the U.S. will have faced six teams that have been ranked in the top 15 in the world since 2007 – Argentina, Brazil, England, Mexico, Sweden and Spain.
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So, how did Harry Cooper, a man of the Midwest Harry Cooper raised on the American sports of baseball, football and tennis, come to embrace the world’s sport of The Man, The Legacy soccer? It began with a little help from his wife, Harry Cooper is many things. He’s a fourth- Birgitta. generation Ozarker. He’s the proud leader of a third- generation business in operation for more than 120 INTRODUCTION TO SOCCER years. He’s a second-generation pilot and Naval Birgitta Cooper is a native of Sweden, where soccer Academy graduate. He’s a husband, a father and an is well-established. But it was her friendship with a uncle. But most importantly to us, he’s a champion fellow Swede, Lena Anderson, a French teacher at of the youth of the Ozarks, and a gentleman whose Greenwood Lab School that would make soccer part first question to anyone associated with his family’s of the Cooper family’s lives. sports legacy is, “Are the kids having fun?” In 1974, Lena's nephew Jan Stahle arrived from Sweden to attend school at Greenwood his senior year. With experience playing for the Youth and B- team of Swedish soccer club Malmo FF, Jan was looking forward to playing “futbol” in America. His surprise on the first day of practice was likely exceeded only by that of his teammates who marveled at the fellow who didn't feel pads were necessary to play football. Jan didn't waste any time adapting to the new reality, though, as he proceeded to handle the placekicking duties for the team, while his holder was the quarterback and punter at the time, Payne Stewart.
Jan decided to stay in the Ozarks after graduating from high school and attended Southwest Missouri State University. During this time, he was the kicker for the football team and also found time to play on the Club Soccer team founded almost a decade earlier by Professor Frank Dinka, an emigrant from Communist Czechoslovakia.
1967 SMSU Club Soccer by Prof. Frank Dinka 1974 Jan Stahle arrives from Sweden 1979 YMCA starts soccer program 1981 SMSU Soccer begins NCAA Division I
1983 Lake Country Soccer incorporated Harry Cooper’s legacy is the Cooper Sports Complex 1984 Springfield High School soccer begins and Lake Country Soccer. The complex is the sun 1984 LCS Initial Spring season around which the southwest Missouri soccer galaxy 1985 Thompson Cadillac Tournament begins revolves. It provides a home for the still-growing 1987 SMSU, Jan Stahle becomes Head Coach youth soccer movement. It has hosted thousands of 1990 Rolla High School soccer begins children and teams that come from miles around to 1991 SMSU joins Missouri Valley Conference participate in leagues and tournaments. That 1992 SMSU, Jon Leamy becomes Head Coach includes two Region II tournaments, in 1993 and 1992 Greenwood soccer begins, Stahle Coach 2001, which drew the best teams from the 14-state 1993 LCS Hosts Region II Tournament area and the State Cup Tournaments in 2004 and 1996 SPS Girls High School soccer begins 2006. Such events bring thousands of players and 2001 LCS Hosts Region II Tournament families to the community. The Springfield Area 2002 Jan Stahle Retires From Greenwood Convention and Visitors Bureau recognize soccer as 2004 LCS Hosts Missouri State Cup an economic engine for the region. 2006 LCS Hosts Missouri State Cup
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THE VISION BECOMES REALITY Cooper Park continued to develop with the help Cooper Park began in 1983 with the donation of of DNR grants for a jogging track. Grants of 44 acres of land by Harry and Jack Cooper and $40,780 in 1986 and $40,000 in 1987 helped $250,000 in cash by Mildred Cooper. The defray the cost of the 1.5-mile track. Coopers’ generosity funded the construction of the first three soccer fields on the east side of In 1989 Lake Country Youth Soccer, in the park in 1985. Play began on the new fields cooperation with City Council and the Park in fall 1986. Board, announced plans to build an indoor soccer facility at Cooper Park, launching an The Coopers’ donations of land and funds ambitious $400,000 fund-raising campaign to resulted in benefits greater than the sum of help defray the $850,000 price tag. Once again, their parts. For example, based on the value of the Coopers were there to help, donating the the land and cash donated, Springfield Parks land that the dome would be built on and Department was able to obtain matching grants bringing the family’s total park donation to 126 for park development from the Department of acres. The indoor soccer facility opened in 1991. Natural Resources Interagency Council, which distributes funds from the Office of the By the time construction began on the park’s Secretary of the Interior. Those grants brought $2.2 million indoor/outdoor tennis complex in an additional $143,050 in 1984 and $133,000 in 1990, Cooper Park already boasted nine 1985, while a federal grant in 1985 added permanent soccer fields, a jogging track and five another $62,000. Those funds were used to youth baseball diamonds. The tennis complex, construct youth baseball fields. comprising 15 outdoor courts and 6 indoor courts, would ultimately be funded by private In May 1986, the Parks Department received a donations and city revenue bonds, which were federal grant in the amount of $95,979 to to be repaid with tennis revenues. The tennis construct tennis courts at Cooper Park, but complex was completed in 1993, but another 10 construction would not begin until 1990, giving courts and a center court seating 2,500 were the department time to raise additional funds. In added in 1996, with Harry Cooper pledging to December 1986, the Cooper family stepped pay half the $1.2 million cost. forward once again to donate $100,000 in cash and $125,000 in credit to continue construction on the youth ball fields, which would come online in June 1988.
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“Truly, Harry Cooper and the Cooper family have made Springfield soccer what it is today: An asset to the community and the training ground of champions.
Lake Country Soccer, and the Cooper Soccer Complex, exists today thanks to the generous contributions of Harry Cooper. On behalf of our board of directors, staff and members of Lake Country Soccer, we extend our most heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Mr. Harry Cooper”, said Kelly R. Ross; Executive Director for Lake
Country Soccer. Most recently, a $4 million upgrade to the facility included six more indoor courts, along ”He is a quiet and unassuming gentleman, whose with a mezzanine, meeting room, an aerobics generosity has elevated youth soccer in the area room, a training room, restrooms and an and changed the lives of countless youth. The elevator. Funds for the expansion came from primary reason why this facility was developed parks revenue, private fund-raising and the was to provide a place where all children could Cooper Family Foundation and the Cooper Trust have a place to play. His philosophy that drives Fund for Parks. this organization today is to provide every child
an opportunity to play. He wanted kids to have When the tennis complex was started, Parks fun and to believe that fun drives competition.” officials were also planning an aquatics center for the park, but growing demand for soccer facilities would sink the aquatics project.
The growth of soccer, and in Harry's words, the Park District’s increasing recognition of the value of a single large facility, led to the creation of Fields 10-16 on the west side of the park, the proposed site of the aquatics center.
When the Lake Country Soccer Board decided to try and again land the Region II tournament in 2001, additional fields were needed. Harry Cooper was there again with a gift of more land. A U.S. Soccer Foundation grant was pursued to fund the development of the fields, and the USSF grant process was speeded up when Harry offered to match the USSF funds, said Geoffrey Butler, a principal at Butler Rosenbury & Partners and former LCS treasurer and President. These are the East Fields, of which there are four.
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE COOPER’S Jack began flying in the 1920s after meeting Harry Cooper’s great-grandfather, Henry Walter Beech and Clyde Cessna while doing Cooper, settled on a farm about 10 miles business in Wichita. He then purchased southwest of Springfield in 1872 after Springfield Flying Service, located in a rock emigrating from Leicestershire, England, with his building on Division Street adjacent to what was two sons, ages 10 and 13. The boys ended up known as Municipal Airport. Jack's plan when he going to work for Matthews & Baker Plumbers, purchased the property was to build an Gas and Steam Fitting, ultimately purchasing the industrial park, similar to the facility built in business in 1886 and renaming it Cooper Tulsa in 1936 in partnership with the Katy Park Brothers Plumbing. Railroad. Ultimately, the would-be industrial park land would by donated by Jack’s son Harry to provide more soccer fields at Cooper Park.
Jack's friend Pearson Ward started KTTS radio in a building next to the current downtown YMCA building, and in 1950, Jack and Pearson started KOLR 10, the first TV station in the Ozarks and only the third in the state. The antenna was on top of the Guaranty Federal Bank building.
Jack’s sons, John O. “Jack” Cooper and James In 1908, when Harry's grandfather, Henry Jr., H. “Harry” Cooper would next take the helm and bought out his brother George, he renamed the ran the Harry Cooper Supply together until the firm Harry Cooper Supply Company and moved younger Jack Cooper’s death in 1993. His son it from South Street to larger digs on Water John T. Cooper joined the business in 1990. Street across from what is now Founders Park.
Henry Cooper Jr.'s ambitions and capabilities were far larger than the Ozarks could contain, Thank you Harry and he soon had a branch in Gulfport, Miss., to From the Lake Country Board of Directors help build the Great Southern Hotel. A Eureka and Staff, and on behalf of the many Springs, Ark., branch came soon after. Later the children who have benefited from your company would focus its efforts exclusively in generosity. The Cooper Soccer Complex is the Ozarks. the foundation of the growth of soccer in the region and a jewel in Missouri and Region II. In 1950 the company moved to its current headquarters at 605 N. Sherman Parkway. It now has locations in Joplin and Branson. It wasn't long before Henry's son, John Henry George "Jack" Cooper, become involved in the family business and helped further propel its growth.
In addition to being a businessman, Jack was something of a Renaissance man. He was one of the first businessmen in the region to fly his own plane, and he played a key role in the advent of television in the Ozarks.
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Lake Country Soccer Summer Outdoor Soccer Registration Team and Individual registration for youth and The place to get your kicks in Southwest adults can be found on the website. Deadline for Missouri! registrations is May 27th . Divisions include Minor Leagues (age 3-4 and 4.5-6) and Major Leagues (age 7 to adult).
Mini and Junior Kickers will run on Monday nights only during the summer. Minis will run at 5:30pm. Juniors will run at 6:30pm. On-line registration is available now for these programs.
Preparations are underway for the 2008 Sister Cities Cup competition with Tlequepaque, Mexico in June. Lake Country Soccer, in cooperation with the Springfield Sister Cities Association and the Springfield/Greene County Fall Outdoor Registration is Now Open Park Board, are planning to visit Tlaquepaque, To register as a team or an individual for the Fall Mexico for a sport and cultural exchange. The 2008 Outdoor Season, please click on photo above was taken following the final game Leagues>Youth Outdoor>Fall Season. during last Summer’s visit by Club Atlas. Programs include Minor Leagues (age 3-6), Major Leagues (age 7-High School), Youth Challenger British Soccer Academy (age 7-10), Mini Kickers (age 4-5), and Camps Junior Kickers (age 6-7).
Lake Country Soccer will host a 2008 Challenger British Soccer Camp this summer, July 28 - August 1 The camp is open to 3 - 10 year old boys and girls. Register online at www.challengersports.com . Be sure to select the Lake Country Soccer camp.
Early bird registrations (45 days prior to the start of the camp) receive a free Challenger Sports jersey Pershing JV Red Squad from May 2005 (free jersey deadline is 6/13).
Late registration fee of $10 applies after 7/18. Informational brochures are now available at Lake Country Soccer, at the indoor facility.
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“J.B. Marine Soccer Club has given my daughter JB Marine Springfield a great place to grow & learn both on & off the Girls Tryouts soccer field for the last five years. The club utilizes great local facilities and an even better We are looking to add players to our existing coaching staff. Without a high school team, my competitive teams. If you are looking to join a daughter is relying on her club experiences to competitive traveling team at a Girls-Only Club, equip her for college soccer & beyond.” come to our tryouts and check us out!
Sunday, June 15, 2008 U10 to U14 Registration: 1:15 pm Tryouts: 1:30-3:00pm U15 to U17 Registration: 3:15 pm Tryouts: 3:30-5:00 pm
Sunday’s tryouts will be held at: Drury University - Harrison Stadium Central & N Summit, Springfield, MO 65802
Monday, June 16, 2008 College recruiting is supported by exposure to U10 to U17 numerous college coaches via multiple college Registration: 7:00 pm showcase tournaments in the late fall and early Tryouts: 7:15 – 8:30 pm spring. The 92/93 girls participated in 8 tournaments last season, 5 of them College Monday’s tryouts will be held at: Showcases. The Club has graduated Ozark High School - Soccer Field numerous ladies who moved on to extend their (the grass soccer field located behind the HS) career at the collegiate level and others have chosen to move to the sideline and begin JB Marine Springfield has been part of the coaching careers. Springfield area soccer community for 5 years. We operate independently from the club in St. JB Marine Springfield will continue to develop its Louis but the focus is the same -- A girls-only current teams and provide the opportunities club that utilizes female coaching staff whenever needed to play soccer in a top competitive possible to lead the teams. The staff for the environment. We believe that players should not 2008-2009 will include former Drury Panther have to set their youth activities and families players and members of the Drury coaching aside to be successful, but players need to make staff, as well as current and former area high a commitment to an environment that will school players. support them and help them develop as a strong player and well a rounded person. We At JB Marine Springfield, concentrate on reducing the overall costs of we provide a positive Club play through optional travel at the high environment for girls who school level and friendly scrimmages, rather want to train and play than league play that doesn't meet the goals of soccer at a competitive the Club. We hope that you will give us the level. The younger teams opportunity to share the JB Marine opportunity focus on skill development with you and your daughter. and fostering true passion for the sport. The older For more questions please visit our website, girls work on advancing www.jbmarinesoccer-springfield.com or call us their knowledge and at 417-894-9097 ability to ensure they have what they personally Photo above – 92 Team Wins Broken Arrow need to take their game Invitational College Showcase to the collegiate level. Photo at left – Maggie Schrier, Hendrix College
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Springfield Soccer Club 2008-2009 Boys & Girls Tryouts Tryouts Lake Country Soccer North Fields
Would you like to become a STATE CHAMPION June 16, 2008 or play COLEGE SOCCER someday? If so then be • Under 9 Boys & Girls 5:30-7:00pm sure to attend the tryouts for the Springfield • Under 11 Boys & Girls 5:30-7:00pm Soccer Club as we look to form our teams for • Under 15/16 Girls 7:00-8:30pm 2008-09. • Under 17/18 Girls 7:00-8:30pm
June 17, 2008 • Under 10 Boys & Girls 5:30-7:00pm • Under 13 Boys & Girls 5:30-7:00pm • Under 12 Boys & Girls 7:00-8:30pm • Under 14 Boys & Girls 7:00-8:30pm
June 18, 2008 • Under 9 Boys & Girls 5:30-7:00pm • Under 11 Boys & Girls 5:30-7:00pm • Under 13 Boys & Girls 5:30-7:00pm • Under 15/16 Girls 5:30-7:00pm • Under 10 Boys & Girls 7:00-8:30pm • Under 12 Boys & Girls 7:00-8:30pm • Under 14 Boys & Girls 7:00-8:30pm • Under 17/18 Girls 7:00-8:30pm MYSA STATE CUP CHAMPIONS U16 Boys - 2007 and U17 Boys - 2008 Pre-Register @ www.springfieldsportsclub.com
In just a few short years the Springfield Soccer 2008-2009 Youth Academy Player Club has established itself as the home for competitive youth soccer players and their Placement Days families in southwest Missouri. The Springfield The Springfield Soccer Club Youth Academy is Soccer Club is fully committed to offering designed to develop young soccer players playing opportunities to every player that wants through the “Golden Years of Learning”. What is to be in the club, we are forming competitive learned young is learned for life. Players at this and developmental teams. Come be a part of a age have a hunger to learn new skills and ideas. CHAMPIONSHIP club that develops players! The Springfield Soccer Club Youth Academy will MISSION STATEMENT: Springfield Soccer Club stress player development in an environment seeks to develop soccer players to their fullest which will focus on training sessions and league athletic, educational, and social potential. This games at Lake Country Soccer. It is important will be accomplished by providing a high level of that we develop players the right way at these education and training necessary for each ages instead of only developing habits that allow individual player to be their best on and off the success at the younger ages. Player and team field. development is key to developing a life long love of the game. For More Information Contact: Jeremy Alumbaugh June 16, 2008 Director of Soccer Operations • Under 6/7/8 Boys & Girls 5:30-6:30pm Office: 417-832-1552 e-mail [email protected] June 17, 2008 • Under 6/7/8 Boys & Girls 5:30-6:30pm Professional Coaching Staff -- High-Level Tournaments -- Club Indoor Facility -- Club Lake Country Soccer North Fields Training Pre-Register @ www.springfieldsportsclub.com
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Total Soccer Club TOTAL SOCCER ACADEMY U6, U7, & U8 BOYS & GIRLS Teambuilding and Tryouts • JUNE 17 - 6:00 to 7:00 pm • JUNE 19 - 6:00 to 7:00 pm Provide your kids with an • JUNE 28 - 3:00 to 4:30 pm advantage by playing in a Club Soccer program! TSC LEAGUE TEAM U9 thru U14 BOYS & GIRLS This is an opportunity to • JUNE 17 - 6:00 to 7:30 pm meet the Coaches, Players • JUNE 19 - 6:00 to 7:30 pm and Team Managers to • JUNE 28 - 3:00 to 4:30 pm learn more about Total Soccer Club! Providing TSC LEAGUE TEAM Year Round Professional U15 thru U18 BOYS & GIRLS Coaching for Boys and • JUNE 17 - 7:15 to 8:45 pm Girls of all ages, Total • JUNE 19 - 7:15 to 8:45 pm Soccer Club (TSC) offers a variety of Club • JUNE 28 - 1:30 to 3:00 pm Programs for players of all skill levels. TOTAL SOCCER CLUB (COMPETITIVE) The Total Soccer Academy (TSA) is the U-11 THRU U-14 BOYS & GIRLS introductory stage for Youth Development from • JUNE 17 – 5:30 to 7:00 pm ages 6-8. Our TSC League Teams provide our • JUNE 19 - 5:30 to 7:00 pm next level of Club participation. Finally, for the • JUNE 28 - 1:30 to 3:00 pm most advanced teams and players, our TSC Competitive and College Search Programs TOTAL SOCCER CLUB (COMPETITIVE) provide development for and exposure to high U-15 THRU U-18 BOYS & GIRLS school, collegiate, and professional levels of • JUNE 17 – 5:30 to 7:00 pm soccer in Southwest Missouri. • JUNE 19 - 5:30 to 7:00 pm • JUNE 28 - 1:30 to 3:00 pm
TOTAL SOCCER CLUB (COLLEGE SEARCH) U-18, U-19 BOYS & GIRLS • JUNE 17 – 5:30 to 7:00 pm • JUNE 19 - 5:30 to 7:00 pm • JUNE 28 - 1:30 to 3:00 pm
All teambuilding & tryouts will be conducted at the NEW TSC Training Facility in Rogersville. Visit www.totalsoccerclub.com for directions to the facility.
SPRINGFIELD DEMIZE HOME GAMES Jun 6 Kansas City Brass Please visit www.TotalSoccerClub.com for more Jun 7 CO Rapids U-23 information on Club Levels and Club Dues. Jun 13 Thunder Bay Chill Jun 14 Thunder Bay Chill Players and parents with questions on team and Jul 3 St. Louis Lions club level participation, please contact the Jul 10 DesMoines Menace Director of Club Operations, Armen Tonianse at [email protected]. All home Games are played at Cooper Soccer Complex Registration Starts 30 min. before Teambuilding and kick off at 7:30 pm. & Tryouts! The Reserve team plays at 5:00 pm prior to the senior team. More information at www.SpringfieldDemize.com
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Focus: This 4 day mini-camp will focus on Regional Camps physical, technical, and small group tactical training to help prepare players for their upcoming seasons. The intensity will be very high and sessions demanding.
General Information • All camps will be held on Harrison Stadium (all weather field) on Drury’s Campus. • Each Little Panther and Panther Day campers will receive a Drury Soccer Academy t-shirt, soccer ball, equipment bag, and water bottle. • After the application and check are received, Drury Panthers each camper will be sent a map and camp Camp #1—Little Panther Half-Day Camp confirmation. Date: June 2-6 (9am-12pm) • Lunch plans will be available for full day camps Ages: 4-7 at a cost of between $5-6 per meal. Cost: $120 • Any questions? Please contact: Focus: The little ones will be taught proper Alf Bilbao Ryan Swan techniques through small sided games and 417-873-7449 417-873-7830 contests. All activities will be arranged in a fun, [email protected] [email protected] safe, and skill appropriate environment. Campers are encouraged to bring a snack and http://drurypanthers.com/Sports/gen/2008/cam drink each day. ps08.asp
Camp #2—Panther Day Camp Date: July 8-11 (9am-4pm) Ages: 8-14 Cost: $185
Focus: This program focuses on technical skills, small sided games, contests, and tactical development. All day campers will go swimming at Drury’s Natatorium. Campers can bring or have the option of purchasing a lunch.
Sample Day Camp Schedule: 9:00 am - Camp Warm up 9:30 am - Technical training 10:15 am - Break 10:30 am - Small side games 11:30 am - Lunch and swimming 1:00 pm - Competitions 2:00 pm - Tactical development 3:00 pm - Games 4:00 pm - Camp ends
Camp #3—Panther Boys and Girls Mini Camp Dates: Girls July 28-31 (5-7pm) Boys July 28-31 (7-9pm) Ages: Grades 9-12 Take Benton Avenue South, only 10 blocks Cost: $80 South of the Drury Campus! http://sgfsoccer.com/coesters-sports-bar-grill/
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Missouri Science & Technology Miners
BOYS SOCCER COLLEGE PREP CAMP Saturday July 26 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Missouri Southern State University Ages: High School Boys Boy’s and Girl’s Soccer Academy at MSSU June 23rd-26th The men's soccer team will hold a college prep 4:00-6:00 p.m. camp at the Missouri S&T Soccer Field. The Ages: 6-14 focus will be on the development of technical skills and tactical awareness through the speed Each session will be divided into age appropriate of play, small-sided and eight-on-eight games. groups for drills and games The camp will also include information sessions on the recruiting process, player development The goal of the Missouri Southern Soccer and expectations for student-athletes at the Academy is to teach age appropriate collegiate level. fundamentals of soccer and basic understanding of the game. The Academy will focus on drills The camp is open to all boys entering the ninth and games to further develop the skills of each through 12th grade in the 2008-09 school year player in the following areas: and all campers will be required to bring indoor • Dribbling & Shooting and outdoor shoes, shin guards, a water bottle • Passing & Defending and appropriate attire for the weather. • Position training • Goalkeeping training Camp Director: Coach Joe Ahearn is entering his 2nd Season with the Missouri S&T Men’s The academy staff will include the Coaches of Soccer Program. He comes to the program after the Men’s and Women’s Soccer program at Assistant Coaching stints at Colgate University Missouri Southern Sate University. Each staff (Patriot League), DePaul University (Big East) member relies on substantial playing and and the United States Soccer Federation where coaching experiences at all levels to provide a he was the National Teams Equipment fun and challenging environment for each Operations Manager during the 2002 World Cup participant. Also assisting the staff will be (Korea/Japan), 2003 Confederations Cup current players from both the Men’s and (France), and the 2001 U-20 World Women’s teams. Championships (Argentina).
COST is $60.00 per child. Fees cover the four The objective for this camp is to provide the days of the Academy, secondary insurance, and committed soccer player the opportunity to train a T-shirt. Registration is due by June 9th, and be evaluated by the Missouri S&T soccer 2008. Registration after June 9th will have an staff in a competitive training environment. additional charge of $10. COST is $45 per boy. All campers will receive a FACILITIES - MSSU Soccer field: Located on the camp shirt. Registration forms are available from South side of campus next to the tennis courts. the Missouri S&T athletics department. Those Other facilities that may be used are Fred G. planning on participating should register by Hughes Stadium, and Leggett and Platt gym. If Saturday, July 19. changes are made to either of these facilities notifications will be sent out. FACILITIES The Miner CSP Camp will be held on the campus of Missouri S&T. Check-in will be For more information concerning the Academy located in the Gale-Bullman Multi Purpose please contact: Alese Woolard by phone (417) Building on the corner of Bishop and 10th Street 625-3014 or email [email protected] http://sports.mst.edu/sports/quicklinks/camps.ht http://www.mssu.edu ml
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Day Camp I: June 9-12 Missouri State Boy's Jr. Residential/Goalkeeper: June 14-17 Bears Boy's Jr. Commuter/Goalkeeper: June 14-17 Girl's Residential / Goalkeeper: June 21-25 Girl's Commuter / Goalkeeper: June 21-25 Now entering its 16th Girl's Team Camp Residential: June 26-29 exciting year, the Girl's Team Camp Commuter: June 26-29 Missouri State Soccer Day Camp II: July 14-17 School is known as Boy's Team Camp Residential: July 22-25 one of the finest quality teaching soccer camps Boy's Team Camp Commuter: July 22-25 in the nation. The Missouri State Soccer School Boy's Residential / Goalkeeper: July 26-30 offers players the opportunity to enhance their Boy's Commuter / Goalkeeper: July 26-30 individual skills and further develop the concepts of team play. Missouri State University, located COST ranges from $165 for the Day Camps up in Springfield, Missouri, the gateway city to the to $435 for Residential Camps. Commuters and Ozarks, provides an ideal environment for all Team Camp participants pay $355. players. Each camper will receive a complimentary The Missouri State Soccer School offers serious soccer ball at check in. The official Missouri players the opportunity to train and develop State Soccer School ball will be a quality stitched under the guidance of the first-rate instructional Diadora ball in an age appropriate size. staff. Come and experience what thousands of players from around the nation have chosen as The Missouri State Soccer School facilities are their summer home for soccer. the same as those used by the athletes at Missouri State University. Included are several full-sized fields, featuring Plaster Stadium (field turf surface), indoor facilities, swimming pool and other facilities to insure a week filled with enjoyment. Campers will be housed in air- conditioned campus residence halls where they will enjoy delicious all you can eat meals
Missouri State Bears Soccer Camps http://msusoccer.com/
Many of the Missouri State University's varsity players are Missouri State Soccer School Alumni.
Missouri State University offers the ideal setting for a fun-filled week of camp. Adult staff members will live in the residence hall with the campers. A trainer will be available at all camps. In addition, MSU provides residence hall supervision and campus security.
The Missouri State Soccer School welcomes commuters to our Residential & Team camps. Commuters will participate in all activities included in camp, beginning with registration. A commuters day will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at approximately 8:30 p.m. Commuters do not receive lodging or breakfast.
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Missouri Science & SGFsoccer.com Photos Technology Miners Newly available, you may now purchase high WOMEN’S COLLEGE quality photos and related materials of your SOCCER PREP CAMP favorite players and fans.
Sunday July 27th, 2008 Steve Ole Olson has recently established a 10am-2pm dedicated website for the purchase of his Who: 9th-12 Graders photos.
The objective for this camp is to provide the http://sgfsoccer.smugmug.com/ committed soccer player the opportunity to train and be evaluated by the Missouri S&T soccer A complete catalog of options is available, from staff in a competitive training environment. greeting cards, buttons, coasters, refrigerator magnets as well as t-shirts, sweat shirts and The focus of the field sessions will be on the aprons. Whatever you might want to decorate, development of technical and tactical awareness the new service comes close to offering. through speed of play, small sided and 8v8 games. Information sessions on the recruiting http://www.smugmug.com/prints/catalog2.mg process, player development and the demands and expectations of a college student-athlete In addition, Steve will work with you to create a will also be provided. group keepsake that incorporates a single photo or a complete collage. Don’t be afraid to ask, Schedule: and get creative. 10:00-11:45am Training Session 11:45am-12:30pm Snack and Info 12:45am-2pm 6v6, 8v8
Coach Kiester is entering his 4th Season with the S&T Women’s Soccer Program. He comes to the program after Asst Coaching stints at the University of Oregon (PAC-10) and Baylor University (Big 12). He is the state team coach for the Missouri ODP girl’s ’92 team, which competed for the ODP National Championship in Frisco, TX. He holds his coaching certifications from US Soccer as well as the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)
The camp is open to all girls entering the ninth through 12th grade in the 2008-09 school year. Contact Steve at [email protected] All campers will be required to bring indoor and or by phone at 417-569-8062 outdoor shoes, shin guards, a water bottle and appropriate attire for the weather. Visit frequently this summer as he works to
upload the over 12,000 photos taken since April COST is $45 per girl. All campers will receive a 2005 at the hundreds of games he has covered. camp shirt. Registration forms are available from the Missouri S&T athletics department. Those And you can continue to download free photos planning on participating should register by at www.flickr.com/photos/SGFsoccer/ for use on Saturday, July 19. your club or personal website. Just remember
to note “Photo Courtesy of SGFsoccer.com” FACILITIES The Miner CSP Camp will be held on the campus of Missouri S&T. http://sports.mst.edu/sports/quicklinks/camps.ht ml
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Emory University. Washington University made a Represent Springfield run deep into the NCAA Division III Tournament with three Springfield S.C. Alumni on their Soccer in College roster. Brian Fishback from the University of • Anthony Larson, Cassville Wildcats - Indianapolis earned the GLVC Academic POY Crowder College (Neosho, MO) - NJCAA Award. Katie Brooks also led her William Jewell • Ryan Schlichtman, Cassville Wildcats - teammates on a fantastic run in the NAIA Colorado Christian University Cougars National Tournament. (Denver, CO) - NCAA Division II • Adam Spaulding, Bolivar Liberators - Central “Everyone associated with Springfield S.C. Methodist University (Fayette, MO) – NAIA wishes these players nothing but the best of • Adam Strong, Lebanon Yellowjackets - luck in their college careers. The level of Central Christian College of the Bible academic and athletic programs that these (Moberly, MO) - NCCAA players are continuing onto is first class. What is • Ryan Toombs, Bolivar Liberators – Crowder really starting to show is the quality of player College (Neosho, MO) – NJCAA and person we are sending off to these • Justin Varner, Waynesville Tigers - Avila programs. You can tell college coaches are University (Kansas City, MO) – NAIA pleased with the Alumni of Springfield S.C. as • Matt Saner, West Plains Zizzers – from we have multiple players at programs now.” said Neosho County CC to William Penn Alumbaugh. Congratulations to the players and (Oskaloosa, IA) - NAIA their families for reaching their goals.
• Blair Baker, Camdenton Lakers – Southwest Girls Baptist University (Bolivar, MO) – Division II • Tara Bailes, Missouri State University, NCAA • Natasha Lord, Waynesville Tigers – Division I Southwest Baptist University (Bolivar, MO) – • Rebecca Carter, Grinnell College, NCAA Division II Division III • Dessa Loveland, Central Bulldogs – Missouri • Megan Garrad, William Jewell College, NAIA Valley College (Marshall, MO) – NAIA • Jessica McCutcheon, Rogers State • Sara Hoover, Central Bulldogs – Neosho University, NAIA Community College (Chanute, KS) – NJCAA • Katy McLain, Drury University, NCAA Division II • Patsy Middleton, Missouri Valley College, NAIA • Lorin Opfer, Truman State University, NCAA Springfield SC Division II College Class • Brianna Ragains, Missouri Southern, NCAA Division II • Maggie Schrier, Hendrix College, NCAA Springfield S.C. is pleased Division III to announce its’ senior class of 2008 and their Boys college choices to • Matt Beckett, Neosho County Community continue their academic and athletic careers. College, NJCAA • Tucker Downs, Mississippi College, NCAA “The past few years have seen an increase in Division III the number of our players who are continuing • Will Griffin, William Jewell College, NAIA their soccer careers at the college level. A record • Nathan Hamilton, Northeastern Oklahoma A number of girls players are heading off to & M, NJCAA college to play this fall.” said Jeremy Alumbaugh • Michael Handley, Ashford University, NCAA Director of Soccer Operations. Division III • Rob Harbach, Loras College, NCAA Division The college season of 2007 saw the biggest III impact of Springfield Soccer Club players on the • Zack Hay, Missouri Science & Technology, national scene as Patrick Carver earned NSCAA NCAA Division II Division III All-American Honors playing for
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• Brice Hunt, Birmingham Southern, NCAA Regional PDL Players Division III • Colin Lawter, Drake University, NCAA Division I Ryan Hennessy , Missouri State Bears, is • T.J. Martin, Rogers State University, NAIA playing for the K.C. Brass . • Patrick McCarthy, University of Missouri, Club Soccer Marco Cherisma , Cody Reinberg and Grant • Tyler McElroy, Rockhurst University, NCAA Bowden , Drury Panther players, are playing for Division II the Des Moines Menace . • Heath Melugin, Missouri State University, NCAA Division I Brian Fishback , University of Indianapolis and • Jorge Quiroz, Missouri Science & Parkview 2005, joins his GLVC foes on the Des Technology, NCAA Division II Moines Menace • Colton Sexton, Northeastern Oklahoma A & M, NJCAA Tyler Williams , Southern Methodist/Kickapoo • Justin Scicluna, Missouri State University, 2007 should bring a spark to the Brilla FC NCAA Division I midfield. The Southern Methodist University • Stuart Ziegler, Missouri Southern, NCAA player has recovered from an injury that limited Division II his playing time as a freshman. http://www.msbrillafc.org/home/238780.html SpringHigh Select College Class Andrew Bordelon , Drury Panthers, is playing for the Dallas Tornados • Robbie Curtis, Ozark - Lincoln Memorial University (Harrogate, TN) – D-II Kellington Boddie and Tyson Striebel , • Quincy Conduff, Kickapoo - Hendrix College Missouri State Bears, are playing on an amateur (Conway, AR) - NAIA team in Madison Wisconsin. • Adam Legg, Kickapoo – Hendrix College (Conway, AR) - NAIA Kenny Boutsabouabane , Missouri State • Justin Rogers, Glendale – Crowder College - Bears, is trying out with the Austin, TX PDL NJCAA team. • Preston Bates, Kickapoo - Crowder College - NJCAA Johannes Demarzi , Missouri State Bears, is in • Jake Lumby, Ozark - William Jewell (Liberty, Sothern California and is looking to play PDL MO) - NAIA Brandon Durk , Missouri State Bears, is playing JB Marine Springfield College for Scott Gallagher. Class Chad Johnson , Missouri State Bears, is playing
for the Padova club in Oklahoma City. • Jacklyn Finley, Nixa Eagles – Friends
University (Wichita, KS) - NAIA Chris Murphy, Kyler Temple , Robbie Curtis • Patsy Middleton, Willard Tigers - Missouri and Lane Chapman are all playing for the Valley College (Marshall, MO) - NAIA Springfield Demize locally. • Maggie Schrier, Glendale Falcons - Hendrix
College (Conway, AR) - NCAA Division III
Patsy is joining 2007 graduates Jessie Yach (Nixa Eagles) and Regina Bodine (Willard Tigers) in playing for the Missouri Valley Vikings
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Jack was substituted in the 70th minute as Jack Jewsbury, KC Wizards Coach Onalfo threw fresh legs into the attack in an attempt to tie the game. 125. 60. Jack’s route to 100 has been a straight one. In 11. 2006, Jack started 19 of 28 games and tallied By themselves, the numbers mean nothing. In 1,817 minutes on the field. In 2005, he racked the context of a soccer career, they are very up a career-high 29 matches, including six meaningful. starts. The Wizards web site describes 2004, Jack’s second season with the Wizards, as a breakout year.
He appeared in 22 matches including 15 starts. He earned a permanent spot in the starting lineup for the final five games of the regular season and in the U.S. Open Cup Final against the Chicago Fire. He also started all four postseason matches for the Wizards that year, including the MLS Cup Final vs. DC United on Nov. 11.
60 I was curious about the life of a professional soccer player, and Jack described a typical week for me. Players that start and play at least 60 minutes are an elite group of which Jack is part. With most games played on Saturday, Sunday is a regeneration day. If they are at home, the players are expected to be at the Wizards training facility by 9 a.m. and training begins at 10 a.m. They may do a pool workout, ride a bike or light running. Training will finish by 11:45 a.m. and they are free for the day.
Monday is an off day, allowing the players to rest and recover, while Tuesday and Wednesday can be summed up as hard work. On Thursday Photo courtesy of Getty Images & KC Wizards and Friday the workouts slowly taper down to
ensure the players are fresh for the game on 125 . Saturday. Former Springfield soccer standout Jack
Jewsbury played in his 125th Major League Throughout the training period, the players wear Soccer match May 24 th 2008 for the Kansas City heart rate monitors, and readings are taken Wizards. It was a milestone that passed quietly regularly to measure the players’ effort. That in keeping with Jack's open, laid-back style. But effort is adjusted up – or down – depending on that quiet demeanor belies the competitive spirit the goal for the day. that burns within.
Jack’s first milestone game, his 21st start of the
2007 season, was against the New England
Revolution on August 2 nd . It was a 2-0 loss, the first time New England had beaten Kansas City in New England. It featured a game-winning goal by Pat Noonan – Jack’s teammate on the U20 Busch team that won a National title in 2000 – in the 55th minute on an assist by Taylor Twellman.
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"When he came back, he had blossomed. His skills had improved tremendously.” Shirato said. “As a teammate at Kickapoo, I would sometimes get caught up watching him. There are not many things as nice in the world as the grace and skill he brought to the game. He stood out even with 21 other players on the field."
Jack would represent Busch SC for the next five years, regularly competing in State Cup and regional championships. The U19 squad lost to Vardar, out of Michigan, in the regional finals but came back the following year and won the
Photo courtesy of Getty Images & KC Wizards National Championship as U20s.
11 JACK’S HIGH SCHOOL RECORDS It’s the soccer player’s dream – the starting 11; 2nd in goals scored, single season - 59 (1998) the elite group that launches every big game Kickapoo scored a total of 118 goals that season we’ve ever watched. This is the place that Jack 2nd in total points, single season – 131 (1998) aspired to and has achieved five years into his Major League Soccer career. 6th in goals scored, career - 124 (1995-1998) 4th (tie) in goals scored, single game – 6 (1998) It’s an achievement that comes as no surprise to former teammate Preki Radosavljevic. When
Jack was drafted by the Wizards in 2003, the COLLEGE veteran Preki was impressed with the rookie’s Having honed his talent with Busch SC, Jack’s professional approach. next step was St. Louis University, a storied
program that is still the leader in National “He has a very good mentality,” Preki said. “He Championship trophies. While SLU had been comes to work.” The young player was also aware of Jack because of the Busch SC open to coaching - listening to what seasoned connection, he said they didn’t approach him masters like Preki had to tell him. But it was until the year he was invited to the Adidas ESP Jack’s focus and dedication that, from the Camp, a program that brought the Top 200 beginning, set him apart and fueled his MLS players in the country together for a series of success. games. When Jack made the All Star team, SLU
recognized his ability to compete against the top “There are many talented kids, like Jack” Preki talent in the country and a whirlwind courtship said. “You have to want it.” ensued.
Jack’s focus appeared early, according to Chris Bob Warming was head coach of SLU at the Shirato, a high school teammate, club opponent time and is familiar to MSU fans as the head and childhood friend. coach at Creighton. Jack’s first game for SLU in
fall 1999 was a preseason match against the "We all had dreams – what kid doesn't? Jack defending National Champion Indiana Hoosiers. was different. He always had a soccer ball; he was always practicing. It was go-go-go with It was the first game played at the newly him," Shirato said. renovated Hermann Stadium on the SLU
campus, future site of the 2006 NCAA Final Four But it was during his sophomore year in high Soccer tournament. Jack scored the first goal in school that Jack’s dedication really surfaced, program history at this wonderful new facility in Shirato added. That was when Jack decided to front of a record crowd, a flicked header that begin playing with the Busch Soccer Club (now gave the Billikens an initial lead. The Hoosiers St Louis SC). Undaunted by regular six-hour came back to score two goals, but Jack wasn’t round trips to St. Louis, the increased level of done. He scored the game-winning goal in a 3-2 competition brought out the best in Jack. win that set the tone for the team, which made
27 May 2008 - 27 - Steve Ole Olson SGFsoccer.com – The Magazine the second round of the NCAA tourney that year. Jack said it was his most memorable college experience.
JACK’S COLLEGE RECORDS Conference USA Player of the Year (1999) Team MVP (2002) First Goal Scored at Hermann Stadium 10 th All-Time, SLU Billiken’s Scoring
Jack went on to win Conference USA Player of "Jack is a player that the KC Wizards were the Year honors as a sophomore the following familiar with, probably more so then most of the year. Major League Soccer was in its fifth year MLS teams due to our proximity to SLU,” Bliss of play by then and he discussed leaving school said. “We knew him as a second forward or early, but he decided it was more important to attacking midfielder, but during the Combine, I get his degree. He ended up 10th on the approached Jack about moving back to a Billikens’ all-time scoring list, playing for Head defensive, or holding midfield position, for a Coach Dan Donigan, who was promoted from couple of reasons. First, to get him more assistant during Jack’s junior year. minutes since there are always a lot of attacking players in camp. Second, I thought his strengths Jack would conclude his college playing – including a strong long range shot, his passing experience by setting a precedent that would and a good head for the game – lent themselves serve him well in the future. to the position."
He was asked to move to an attacking midfielder position his senior year at SLU, and he did, For more on Jack Jewsbury’s transition to establishing his willingness to take whatever Major League Soccer, see the January 2006 steps were necessary to help his team and earn interview with Jack (prior to his departure for minutes on the pitch. KC Wizards camp in Florida) on the website: http://sgfsoccer.com/2006/01/28/an- THE BIG LEAGUES interview-with-jack-jewsbury/ In January 2003, following the end of his senior season when he was selected team MVP, Jack was invited to the MLS Combine. This is an "I had the advantage of seeing him every day, invitation-only event. The players are chosen by in every game at the Combine, and we were a select panel of Division I college coaches very happy to get him with the pick that we representing all conferences, who nominate and did," said Coach Bliss, now with the Kansas vote for players in conjunction with MLS Youth Soccer Association. While individual coaches. The Combine separates the players performance is a key factor, so is teamwork. As into four teams and features doubleheaders for Bliss put it, "Jack is receptive to coaching. He's three days. The coaching staffs and general good in the locker room, and he is receptive to managers from the MLS teams scout talent for team goals." the MLS SuperDraft that is held a few days later. It was soon after this that Jack reported for Jack was selected in the fifth round of the MLS Camp with the Wizards. He made the 2004 SuperDraft, number 43 overall, and he feels the squad and played in his first game Aug. 16 Combine was critical to his being drafted. Brian against Dallas, coming on to play the final 16 Bliss, his coach for the Combine was also minutes. He earned his first start the following assistant coach for the KC Wizards at that time. week against Colorado on Aug. 22. He and Davy Arnaud are now regular starters AND products of the KC Developmental roster.
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KC Wizards Schedule 06/07 – Saturday @ Real Salt Lake, 8:00 pm 06/14 – Saturday, Columbus Crew, 7:00 pm 06/21 – Saturday @ Toronto FC, 2:30 pm 06/28 – Saturday, Real Salt Lake, 7:00 pm 07/04 – Friday @ FC Dallas, 6:00 pm 07/10 – Thursday, New York Red Bulls, 7:00 pm 07/17 – Thursday @ Columbus Crew, 7:00 pm
July 24 - Pepsi MLS All-Star Game, 6:00 p MLS All-Stars vs West Ham United
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He would crown his first year as a professional by scoring the series-winning goal in stoppage time of Game 2, a 3-0 win vs. the San Jose Earthquakes that helped the Wizards overcome a 2-0 deficit in Game 1 and advance to the Western Conference Final. The following Wizards players are on the ballot in the following positions: 2008 SEASON • Goalkeeper-Kevin Hartman • Defenders-Jimmy Conrad, Tyson Wahl and The big change for Jack this year is his move to Michael Harrington the defensive, or holding, midfield position. It’s • Midfielders- Kerry Zavagnin, Jack Jewsbury , a role he and I discussed last year, one he feels Carlos Marinelli, Chance Myers, Kurt Morsink very suited for. The opportunity arose, as Jack • Forwards- Claudio Lopez, Scott Sealy, Ivan describes it, "while grinning ear-to-ear when Trujillo Coach Onalfo asked about my interest in the position." He also noted that he felt Visit the KC Wizards website to vote for your fav communication is one of Coach's strengths, with http://kc.wizards.mlsnet.com/t105/index.jsp this as an example. I requested some feedback from Coach Onalfo myself on Jack and here are 07/27 – Sunday, Chicago Fire, 7:00 pm his thoughts: 08/02 – Saturday @ D.C. United, 6:30 pm 08/09 – Saturday, Chivas USA, 7:00 pm “Jack is one of those reliable players who find 08/16 – Saturday @ Colorado Rapids, 8:30 pm themselves on the field regularly. Last year he 08/23 – Saturday, FC Dallas, 7:00 pm played in the back. We made the switch to 08/30 – Saturday @ San Jose Earthquakes, 9:00 midfield in preseason and we liked what we 09/07 – Sunday @ Houston Dynamo, 2:00 pm saw.” 09/13 – Saturday, Los Angeles Galaxy, 7:00 pm 09/20 – Saturday, Toronto FC, 7:00 pm “Jack brings a real physical, hard-working, ball- 09/27 – Saturday @ Chivas USA, 9:30 pm winning mentality to our midfield and the ability 10/05 – Sunday, Chicago Fire, 2:00 pm to play balls over distance. We are extremely 10/11 – Saturday, NE Revolution, 7:00 pm pleased with the progress he has made.” 10/18 – Saturday, San Jose Earthquakes, 7:00 10/25 – Saturday @ NE Revolution, 6:30 pm Asked by the reliability, Coach Onalfo elaborated. November 23 MLS Cup 2008 –ABC Home Depot Center - Carson, CA 2:30 pm “It’s a long season but in the first seven games, Jack has made an argument for himself as one of the most consistent players we have so far”
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Springfield Soccer Club U23 Springfield Demize, PDL This summer will also be the inaugural season of The Springfield Demize the Springfield Soccer compete in the PDL Club U23 Men's Team. (Professional Development The team will be League), comparable to comprised of top Single A baseball, while collegiate talent who will allowing College players to make Springfield their retain their eligibility. They summer soccer home. began their second season For the 2008 season the team will play six away at Cooper Soccer Complex Saturday May 10 th matches and three home matches at the Lake Country Soccer Complex. The season will begin The team will play a 16-game season, with 8 in the middle of June and run through the end home games, concluding in late July. This of July. year’s team is comprised of several local young men with a mixture of international players to "Having the opportunity to field our first season make for a very exciting season. Head coach of U23 soccer is an exciting time for the Armen Tonianse noted “We are extremely Springfield Soccer Club. The last few years have pleased with the team’s diversity. I feel we seen a record number of our players going off to have done a great job with recruitment and the college to play and this is a way for them and team should be very successful this season. We others to come home, where they can train and are expecting great things”. play during the summer months. It is also a great way for the Springfield Soccer Club and The talent includes last years leading goal scorer the Springfield area community to see some top Brett Thomas and returning center midfielder level soccer, we hope to make our home Eddie Conde. The Demize will also include matches an event that brings our club and newcomers Kyle Dubay from Sweet Sixteen community together" said Jeremy Alumbaugh qualifier Central Connecticut State University Director of Soccer Operations. and a trio of Division I, Western Illinois players. The team has already received commitments from local outstanding college players and HOME GAMES significant Springfield Soccer Club Alumni, Friday, June 6 Kansas City Brass including 2007 NSCAA All-America Patrick Carver Saturday, June 7 Colorado Rapids U-23 from Emory University. Friday, June 13 Thunder Bay Chill Saturday, June 14 Thunder Bay Chill July 12 th @ Metro United Collinsville, IL Thursday, July 3 St. Louis Lions (CISA, Illinois Fusion) Thursday, July 10 Des Moines Menace July 13 th @ NWA Lightning Bentonville, AR
July 19 th @ Schwaben FC 23, Chicago, IL All home Games are played at Cooper Soccer July 20 th @ Galaxy SC, Naperville, IL Complex and kick off at 7:30 pm. The July 23 rd - HOME vs. NWA Lightning Reserve play at 5:00 pm. tbd - HOME vs. Metro United tbd - HOME vs. Missouri Soccer League All- Stars
Visit www.springfielddemize.com for more info.
For more information be sure to visit www.springfieldsportsclub.com
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Springfield Demize Springfield Catholic Camp Academy Are you ready? This summer will see the return Outdoor Day Academy of the Springfield Catholic Soccer Camp. Once WHEN: July 21st-24th again there will be a week of soccer skills, small- TIME: 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. sided games and lots of fun playing soccer the Outdoor academy held at Rogersville Sports IRISH way! Complex
Camp Dates: July 14-17, 2008 Futsal Day Academy (rain date July 18) WHEN: June 9th - 12th & June 16th - 19th
TIME: 8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Camp # 1
Grades K-5th Boys & Girls (2008 grades) Futsal Evening Academy 9:00-11:00am @ SCHS Soccer Field WHEN: June 23 rd - 26 th , June 30 th - July 3 rd & $55.00 (includes camp shirt) July 7 th - 10 th
TIME: 5:15 P.M. - 7:15 P.M. Camp # 2
Grades 6-8th Boys & Girls (2008 grades) Attend any combination of weeks 5:30-7:30pm @ SCHS Soccer Field
$65.00 (includes camp shirt) Demize Goalkeeping Academy
WHEN: July 21st - July 24th Camp # 3 TIME: 9 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Grades 9-12th Boys & Girls (2008 grades)
6:30-8:30pm @ SCHS Soccer Field Futsal academies held at the Shrine Mosque $75.00 (includes camp shirt) For more information contact: Armen Tonianse
Phone: 573-721-5537 The 2007 Springfield Catholic Soccer Camp filled Email: [email protected] up quickly! Don’t be left out, sign up today. If you have any questions feel free to contact
Coach Joe Kofron @ 838-7909
27 May 2008 - 31 - Steve Ole Olson “The camp strives to provide quality player Nixa Soccer Club Camps development in a fun, but focused manner, while at an affordable price. If a young player is considering Nixa, Missouri – The Nixa Soccer Club (NSC) will be competitive soccer, this is an excellent opportunity hosting its fourth annual summer soccer camps on to train with club players and coaches,” said June 9-12 and June 16-19 at the Nixa Community Sterling. Center soccer fields.
For more information about the Nixa Soccer Club or The first NSC soccer camp, running from June 9-12, the summer camp, please call 830-4515 or 860-6292 will be for both boys and girls, ages 6-10. Sessions Or visit www.nixasoccerclub.org will run from 5:45 – 7:30 p.m. each evening.
The second NSC soccer camp will run from June 16- Springfield 19, again for both boys and girls, ages 11-15. Soccer Club Sessions will run from 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. each evening. Programs Program # 1 “The camp was divided into two sessions this School of Excellence summer to provide a better coach to camper ratio,” stated Tim Sterling, president of the Nixa Soccer This camp is an excellent Club. Sterling said sessions will be lead by way for players ages 8-14 to develop their individual licensed/certified high school and competitive club technical skills in a fun and challenging environment. coaches, with additional support provided by local We want you to become a master of the ball. high school and college players. Skills will be taught by using training methods that “The camp will focus on individual skill development, will allow each player the maximum number of age appropriate tactical play, small sided games and touches and repetitions. Each session will begin scrimmages. Most of all we will have fun while with 30 minutes of instruction followed by 45 becoming better players,” said Sterling, who also minutes of structured small sided games. This coaches several NSC teams. Prizes will be awarded allows each player to master their technical skills in to contest and game winners. All participants will game situations. We will use the same training receive a camp T-shirt, if they register no later than st methods that have produced State Cup Champions, June 1 . All-State, All-Midwest and College All-Americans.
Registration and additional information can be Program # 2 - Elite Soccer Skills obtained at www.nixasoccerclub.org, or call 417- The Elite Soccer Skills is designed to provide players 830-4515 or 417-860-6292. the opportunity to improve their technical and tactical skills during an intensive soccer camp. A The cost will be $45 dollars for current NSC major point of focus will be on the individual members and $55 for non-members if paid by May (attacking, defending, ball control, passing, 31, 2008. Registering on or after June 1 will result shooting) skills. Skill-sets will be utilized to allow in members paying $55 and $65 non-members. A each player maximum repetitions on the ball. discount is available for multiple siblings with each additional sibling paying only $35; a savings of $20 Speed, Agility & Quickness will be included in the per person. first hour with technical skill development under pressure. This part of the program is designed to Dental Care of Nixa prepare players for playing fast paced competitive soccer. 205 Village Center
Nixa, MO 65714 Functional and tactical training will focus on (417) 725 – 3108 developing players general tactical awareness through specific positional topics. If you strive to be Joe Kofron, D.D.S. an Elite player then you can’t miss this camp. Tom Hoff, D.D.S. Perfect pre-season camp for high level players.
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Program # 3 - Goalkeeper Camp and helped numerous teams to State, Regional and Goalkeeping is an important part of the game of National Championships with the Magic. soccer and no position receives as much benefit to individual training as the goalkeeper does. This • Zach Alumbaugh-Assistant Director camp is designed to solely focus on goalkeeping for Having finished up his playing career at NCAA players age 10 and up. Goalkeepers will receive Division III Midwest power Loras College, instruction on catching, playing angles, handling Alumbaugh began his coaching career at the crosses, footwork and distribution. This will be a collegiate level. His knowledge, passion and can’t miss camp for any goalkeeper who wants to enthusiasm for developing younger players is get to the next level. evident in his training sessions.
Program # 4 - Future Stars Camp • Eric Sorlie-Assistant Director This camp focuses on familiarizing players ages 4-8 Former assistant Men’s Soccer Coach at Missouri with the soccer ball. Players will develop soccer State, joined the Club staff full time in January of coordination with and without the soccer ball 2007. Sorlie was an instrumental figure in the through fun games and exercises. Developing social growth of MSU soccer. Having played for both the skills within small groups they will learn proper Dallas Texans and West Texas A & M, Sorlie is used soccer technique for dribbling, juggling, receiving, to competing at the national level. His knowledge, shooting and fast footwork. experience and enthusiasm for the game are a great addition to the staff. SUMMER PROGRAM STAFF • Jeremy Alumbaugh-Program Director • Jesse Miech - Goalkeeping Director Director of Soccer Operations for the club, he played Miech played collegiately at Creighton and Drake his collegiate soccer at the University of Wisconsin- before graduating from Morningside College. He Oshkosh an NCAA Division III power. He became holds the NSCAA Advanced Goalkeeping Diploma the Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach at Missouri State and directs the Goalkeepers at Clemson University. University in 1996 helping lead the Bears to the NCAA Division I Tournament in 1997 and 1999. He CAMP LOCATION : Lake Country Soccer Fields. coached for the Chicago Magic S.C. from 2001-2004 Pre-Register @ www.springfieldsportsclub.com
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Calendar of Events July 2 nd – US WNT vs Norway th May 28 – US MNT vs England (ESPN Classic) July 3 rd – Springfield Demize vs St Louis Lions th May 30 – State Final 4 (Fenton, MO) July 4 th – Wizards @ FC Dallas st May 31 – State Final 4 (Fenton, MO) July 5 th – US WNT vs Sweden th June 4 – US MNT vs Spain (ESPN2) July 10 th – Springfield Demize vs Des Moines th June 6 – Missouri State Cup (U18/U19, St Louis) July 10 th – Wizards host Red Bull NY th June 6 – Springfield Demize vs KC Brass July 13 th – US WNT vs Brazil in Denver (ESPN) th June 7 – European Championship 2008 Begins July 16 th – US WNT vs Brazil in San Diego (FSC) th June 7 – Springfield Demize vs CO Rapids July 17 th – Wizards @ Columbus Crew th June 7 – Wizards at Real Salt Lake, 8:00 pm July 22 nd – USYSA National Tournament (Little Rock) th June 8 – US MNT vs Argentina (ESPN Classic) July 23 rd – Springfield SC vs NWA Lightning June 10 th – Region II Seeding/Draw Announced July 24 th - Pepsi MLS All-Star Game th June 13 – Springfield Demize vs Thunder Bay MLS All-Stars vs West Ham United 6:00 p.m. th June 14 – Springfield Demize vs Thunder Bay July 27 th – USYSA Nation Finals (Little Rock) th June 14 – Wizards host Columbus Crew July 27 th – Wizards host Chicago Fire th June 14 – US WNT vs Australia August 2 nd – Wizards @ DC United th June 15 – US MNT vs Barbados (ESPN2) August 8 th – Beijing Olympics Open th June 15 – JB Marine Girls SC Tryouts Begin August 6 th - US Women vs Norway th June 16 – Springfield SC Tryouts Begin August 7 th - USA vs. Japan th June 16 – US WNT vs Brazil August 9 th - US Women vs Japan th June 17 – Total SC Tryouts Begin August 9 th – Wizards host Chivas USA th June 19 – Southwest All-Star games August 10 th - USA vs. Netherlands Cooper Soccer Complex, 6:00 pm & 8:00 pm August 12 th - US Women vs New Zealand th June 19 – European Championship Quarterfinals August 13 th - USA vs. Nigeria th June 19 – US WNT vs Italy August 16 th – Wizards @ Colorado Rapids th June 20 – Region II Tournament Begins August 21 st – Women’s Olympic Final Springfield SC U17 Boys Representing! August 23 rd – Men’s Olympic Final st June 21 – European Championship Quarter (ABC) August 23 rd – Wizards host FC Dallas st June 21 – Wizards at Toronto FC August 30 th – Wizards @ San Jose Earthquake nd June 22 – US MNT vs Barbados (TBD) September 7 th – Wizards @ Houston Dynamo th June 25 – Region II Tournament Finals September 14 th – Wizards host LA Galaxy th June 25 – European Championship Semi (ESPN) June 26 th – European Championship Semi (ESPN) Watch the Website for special events sponsored at Coester’s, the home of the KC Wizards in Springfield. th June 28 – Wizards host Real Salt Lake June 29 th – European Championship Final (ABC)
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Thursday June 19 th 6-10 pm Camp Schedules – Rolla At Lake Country Soccer, Field #1 Missouri S & T College Prep - Boys July 26
Missouri S & T College Prep - Girls July 27
Camp Schedules – Springfield Drury Little Panther Half-Day Camp June 2-6
Demize Futsal Day Academy June 9-12
MSU Day Camp I: June 9-12
MSU Boy's Jr. Residential/Goalkeeper: June 14-17
MSU Boy's Jr. Commuter/Goalkeeper: June 14-17
Demize Futsal Day Academy June 16-19
MSU Girl's Residential / Goalkeeper: June 21-25
MSU Girl's Commuter / Goalkeeper: June 21-25
Demize Futsal Evening Academy June 23-26
MSU Girl's Team Camp Residential: June 26-29
MSU Girl's Team Camp Commuter: June 26-29
Demize Futsal Evening Academy June 30- July 3
Camp Schedules – Bolivar Bolivar High School July 21-24 Boys and Girls, K-6th , 9:00 – 10:30 am
Bolivar High School July 21-24 Boys 7th – 12 th , 5:00 - 6:30pm
Bolivar High School July 21-24 Girls 7 th – 12 th , 6:30 - 8:00pm
Camp Schedules – Joplin Missouri Southern Lions Camps June 23-26
Camp Schedules – Nixa Nixa Soccer Club Summer Camp June 9-12
Boys and girls, ages 6-10, evenings.
Nixa Soccer Club Summer Camp June 16-19 Boys and girls, ages 11-15, evenings.
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Camp Schedules – Springfield
Springfield SC School of Excellence July 22&24 Demize Futsal Evening Academy July 7-10
MSU Boy's Residential / Goalkeeper: July 26-30 Drury Panther Day Camp July 8-11
MSU Boy's Commuter / Goalkeeper: July 26-30 Springfield SC School of Excellence July 8 & 10
Challenger British Soccer Camp (LCS) Jul 28-Aug 1 MSU Day Camp II: July 14-17
Drury Panther Girls Mini Camp July 28-31 Springfield SC School of Excellence July 15&17
Drury Panther Boys Mini Camp July 28-31 Demize Outdoor Day Academy July 21-24
Springfield SC Elite Soccer Skills August 1-3 Demize Goalkeeping Academy July 21-24
Springfield SC Goalkeeping Camp August 1-3 Springfield SC Future Stars July 21-24
MSU Boy's Team Camp Residential: July 22-25
MSU Boy's Team Camp Commuter: July 22-25
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