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Primary Programs
Lightning & Storm / Express / Metro / Challenge / Recreational / Hot Shots
Lightning & Storm (Premier Travel - Under 18 - Under 15)
Coordinator: Dan Rosensweig
- For the most gifted, passionate, and competitive players. Boys and girls, U18 thru U15. SOCA’s highest level of youth soccer.
- Selection through tryout process only. Players must tryout each year.
- Play in VCCL.
- Includes fall league play, three fall tournaments, and the Virginia State Cup competition. Early spring tournament and some college friendlies. Players are required to attend all matches.
- Two-three training sessions per week. Players are required to attend all sessions.
- Teams formed in late spring for the period of summer through early spring.
Questions about Lightning & Storm? Email Dan.Rosensweig@SOCAspot.org
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Express (Premier Travel - Under 14 - Under 11)
Coordinator: Dan Rosensweig
Mission: provide accelerated player development through an age-appropriate hierarchy of high-level competition.
- For the talented and committed player seeking a highly competitive soccer experience. Boys and girls. U14-U11.
- Player development occurs through competition with and against the best players from other clubs in league and tournament play.
- Selection through tryout process only. Players must tryout each year.
- Teams play in the VCCL.
- League play (10+/- games/season) and minimum of two travel tournament per season (varies by age group). Virginia State Cup for U12 an older. One tournament per season for U11.
- Training twice per week plus optional Wednesday technical session. Players are expected to attend all training sessions and matches.
- Teams are selected in the late spring, begin training in late summer, and compete in both the fall and spring season. Players commit to participate for the entire year.
Questions about Express? Email Dan.Rosensweig@SOCAspot.org
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Metro (Classic Travel - Under 18 - Under 11)
Coordinator: Bill Koeppen
Mission: provide a developmental setting preparing players for advancement to Express, Lightning and Storm programs.
- Player development takes place through elevated commitment and competition.
- U18-U11 age groups, where talent and coaching resources exist.
- Selection through tryout process only. All players must tryout for top level of travel age group.
- Teams formed at the discretion of the Coaching Director.
- Teams play in the Skyline Club Soccer League.
- League play of 8-9 matches per season. Two tournaments per season.
- Training twice per week, plus optional Wednesday technical sessions for U11-U14.
- Players commit to participate for the entire year at U11-U14. Fall only for U15-U18.
Questions about Metro? Email Bill.Koeppen@SOCAspot.org
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Challenge (Advanced Recreational - Under 14, 12 & 10)
Coordinator: Cory Greiner
Mission: provide a safe, enjoyable soccer experience with a primary focus on player development.
- For those players seeking a more competitive environment than Recreational soccer and increased player development opportunity. Train with and play against like-minded players, within the confines of Charlottesville-Albemarle.
- Participation by tryout selection only. Players are selected to a pool and placed on teams according to their residence location, school, and ability.
- Teams offered at U14, U12, and U10 boys and girls.
- A league is formed with a minimum of four teams at each age group. All matches are local.
- League play of 10 games, one travel tournament per year.
- Training twice per week.
- Players commit for either full year or single season. Commitments considered in team formation.
Questions about Challenge? Email Cory.Greiner@SOCAspot.org
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Recreational (House Program - Under 18 - Under 8)
Coordinator: Don Dolinger
Mission: provide a safe, enjoyable, educational, recreational soccer experience with an emphasis on enthusiastic participation, regardless of ability.
Current Fees: $83.00 Per Player
Spring 2008 Age Brackets
U 8 - Children born between 8/1/1999 through 7/31/2001
U10 - Children born between 8/1/1997 through 7/31/1999
U12 - Children born between 8/1/1995 through 7/31/1997
U14 - Children born between 8/1/1993 through 7/31/1995
*U16 - Children born between 8/1/1991 through 7/31/1993
U18 - Children born between 8/1/1989 through 7/31/1991
*(U16 players may be combinded with the U18 age group to form a
viable division).
- Available to all interested players.
- Development occurs through participation.
- No selection process. Players register and are assigned to teams based upon residence location and school. Teams offered at U18-U8.
- League play (9 games) with no standings or records.
- Optional in-house tournaments.
- Training once per week.
- Players register and teams are formed twice a year, for fall and spring seasons.
Questions about Recreational? Email Don.Dolinger@SOCAspot.org
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Hot Shots (Entry Level Program - Under 6)
Coordinator: Don Dolinger
HOT SHOTS - see Important Note below!
Important Note: Due to the many friend/school requests, parent-volunteers for Hot Shot Facilitators and total number of players to make teams, we worked hard to accommodate all special requests submitted with registration and up until March 19, 2008. There will no longer be special requests accepted. Hot Shots is a very enjoyable soccer program where all players come together on Saturday morning at Darden Towe Park.
Every Hot Shots Participant must get the following information - click, review & print:
SOCA - Hot Shots - Program Description
SOCA - Hot Shots - Team Notifications
SOCA - Hot Shots - T-Shirt Pickup & General Information
SOCA - Hot Shots - Master Schedule
SOCA - Hot Shots - Map of Fields & Game Schedule
SOCA - Hot Shots - Total Soccer Specials
HOT SHOTS FACILITATORS - Meeting, March 27, 7pm, SFSP
Mission: provide an enjoyable initiation to organized soccer through training in fundamental technique in a shared player/parent educational environment.
Current Fees: $52.00 Per Player (add $15.00 late fee after 3/14/2008)
Spring 2008 Age Bracket
Children born between 8/1/2001 through 7/31/2003
- Available to all interested players. Offered to Under-6 age group. Parent participation optional.
- Introduction to soccer fundamentals by SOCA staff, invited instructors and volunteer parent facilitators.
- Sessions held at same time and place, once each week. Eight-week program.
- Group training and demonstrations.
- Small, facilitated games.
- Registration twice per year, independent fall and spring seasons.
Questions about Hot Shots? Email Don.Dolinger@SOCAspot.org
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Summer Programs
Residential Soccer Academy / Soccer Day Camp / Summer Soccer Academies / Striker & Keeper Camp / World Cup Camp / Coaching School
SOCA Summer Soccer Programs Brochure (click here)
Online Registration begins March 14, 2008!
Questions about Summer Programs? Email Brian.Kuk@SOCAspot.org
NEW!
Blue Ridge Residential Soccer Academy
@ The Blue Ridge School
Residential & Commuters / Individuals & Teams
(June 16-20, 2008)
SPACES AVAILABLE!
Please download & review the SOCA Summer Soccer Programs Brochure for detailed information about the Blue Ridge Residential Soccer Academy.
Academies available for Boys & Girls:
Senior
Premier
Academy
U15-U18Junior
Premier
Academy
U11-U14 Youth
Premier
Academy
U8-U10Goalkeeper
Premier
Academy
U8-U18
Boys U15-U18
Boys U11-U14
Boys U8-U10
Boys U8-U18
Girls U15-U18
Girls U11-U14
Not Available '08 Girls U8-U10
Not Available '08 Girls U15-U18
We are please to announce the 1st Annual Blue Ridge Residential Soccer Academy! We are dedicated to provide Boys U8-U18 and Girls U15-U18 a week-long, all-inclusive soccer experience that challenges, educates and develops each player under professional supervision.
The Blue Ridge School is an all-boarding, college-preparatory school located 20 miles from Charlottesville, VA and the University of Virginia. The campus, comprised of nearly 800 acres, lies at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains and abutting Shenandoah National Park. You will have access to the best facilities including: modern dormoitories with A/C, outstanding food service, over six acres of playing fields, field house, pool, classrooms and a 230-seat auditorium!
We look forward to helping you and your team acheive its goals this summer! For more information please download & review our Summer Soccer Programs Brochure.
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Soccer Day Camp ($125.00/Player)
(June 9-13, 2008)
(June 23-27, 2008)
SOCA Summer Soccer Programs Brochure
REGISTRATION OPEN! If you have a MySOCA Account, Sign In and register. If you do not have a MySOCA Account, Create one today!
For Ages U7 - U14, Coed
All Day Camps located at South Fork Soccer Park, 9:00am-12:00pm
Week 1, TBA, June 9-13, 2008
Week 2, TBA, June 23-27, 2008
Five-day recreational soccer day camp. No playing experience required. Fun learning activities, and lots of games. June.
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Summer Soccer Academies ($140.00/Player)
(July 8-11, 2008, AM Only)
(July 14-17, 2008, AM/PM)
(July 21-24, 2008, AM/PM)
SOCA Summer Soccer Programs Brochure
REGISTRATION OPEN! If you have a MySOCA Account, Sign In and register. If you do not have a MySOCA Account, Create one today!
AM Sessions, 8:30am-9:45am (U8 & U10) & 10:00am-11:15am (U12 & U14)
PM Sessions, 5:30pm-6:45pm (U10, U12 & U14) & 7:00pm-8:15pm (U16 & U18)
All Soccer Academies located at South Fork Soccer Park
Week 1, AM Only, July 8-11, 2008
Week 2, AM & PM, July 14-17, 2008
Week 3, AM & PM, July 21-24, 2008
Individual and small group training tailored to the specific needs of the players. Four-day sessions under the tutelage of SOCA’s Technical Director and other licensed staff. Focus on technical skills and their game application.
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Striker & Keeper Camp ($149.00/Player)
(July 8-11, 2008)
SOCA Summer Soccer Programs Brochure
REGISTRATION OPEN! If you have a MySOCA Account, Sign In and register. If you do not have a MySOCA Account, Create one today!
Camp located at South Fork Soccer Park
July 8-11, 2008
4:30pm-7:00pm
For U10-U18 Players, Coed.
This specialized, four day evening camp emphasizes technical excellence as the foundation for tactical proficiency. Physical and mental attributes are further emphasized. Training in a high intensity, games- centered environment.
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World Cup Camp (Players Only) ($119.00/Player)
(July 28 - August 1, 2008)
SOCA Summer Soccer Programs Brochure
REGISTRATION OPEN! If you have a MySOCA Account, Sign In and register. If you do not have a MySOCA Account, Create one today!
Camp located at South Fork Soccer Park
July 28 - August 1, 2008
5:30pm-7:30pm
Group I, A = U6, B = U8, C = U10, Coed
Group II, U12, U14, Coed
Group III, U12, U14, Girls Only
Five day evening camp, ages U6-U14, two-year age groups. Younger group focuses on developing ball skills. The older players build upon mastering ball skills and advance to include team possession, team play, and attacking play. Emphasis is learning by playing in a fun, games-oriented environment. Early August.
World Cup Camp Coaching School (Coaches Only)
(July 28 - August 1, 2008) ($79.00/Coach)
World Cup Coaching School Application (click here)
SOCA Summer Soccer Programs Brochure
School located at South Fork Soccer Park
July 28 - August 1, 2008
5:30pm-7:30pm
The World Cup Coaching School is directed by SOCA's Executive Director, Bill Mueller, USSF A License and USSF National Youth License. Coaches will be able to pick up the most modern training methods for their age-appropriate team. Designed to help all coaches in preparation for their upcoming season!
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Winter Programs
Winter Soccer Camp / Winter Indoor Soccer League / Winter Soccer Academy
Winter Soccer Camp (WSC) (December 29-31, 2008)
2008 WSC Information Coming Soon!
Indoors at the University of Virginia 'Cage'. Monday-Wednesday, 8:30am-12:00pm program. Small group training and fun activities for Under 8 - Under 14 boys and girls. Players will be involved in camp activities as well as ability groupings. SOCA's Technical Director and other licensed full-time staff will focus on technique, games and learning while having fun!
Winter Indoor Soccer League (WISL) (Jan - Feb)
2008 - 2009 WISL Information Coming Soon!
5v5 indoor program available to all players. Teams are formed in age groups and placed in league format. Advanced and Intermediate divisions. Games are facilitated by adults, no team coaching. January-February. There are two options for WISL: Advanced and Intermediate. Advanced is for players and teams looking for a higher level of competition, serious play and fun. Intermediate is for players and teams looking for a recreational, organized and fun indoor experience. Due to the limited amount of indoor gym space available throughout the city and county, there are no special requests for choice of locations; thank you for your understanding.
PLEASE NOTE: There is no guarantee that there will be enough teams in each age group to divide them as such but SOCA will attempt to create as equitable divisions as possible and follow the direction of the players as much as possible in creating divisions. Players may special request to be with another player or coach. Players may also special request to play up an age group. To make these requests you should enter them into the text box provided after you have selected this program to register on your MySOCA account page.
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Winter Soccer Academy (WSA) (Jan - Feb)
2008-2009 WSA Information Coming Soon!
THANK YOU FOR A GREAT 2007-2008 WSA!!
Indoor Advanced Training. This is a serious, high intensity and active program to improve foot skills, speed of play and competition. Individual and small group training. Six-week sessions, one evening per week, under the tutelage of SOCA’s Technical Director, SOCA Full-time Staff and other licensed staff. Program content will include: 30 minutes of high repetition technical training and 25 minutes of fast-paced game play. Academy groups will be limited to 16 players per time slot.
Questions about Winter Programs? Email Brian.Kuk@SOCAspot.org
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Specialized Programs
ATP I / ATP II / ATP GK / Individual Training / Small Group Training / Tournaments
Advanced Training Program
(ATP I, U8/U10) (ATP II, U12/U14) ($59/Player)
Fridays, ATP I, 4:30-5:30pm, South Fork Soccer Park
Fridays, ATP II, 5:30-6:30pm, South Fork Soccer Park
Beginning March 21, 2008 & Ending, April 25, 2008
Mission: the Advanced Training Program provides additional, high level training for the young, motivated Recreational player. Training focuses on improving individual ball skills and teaching the fundamentals of team play using an active, games oriented approach.
- Available to U8, U10 (ATP I) Recreational & Challenge.
Available to U12 & U14 (ATP II) Recreational & Challenge. - Six-week training and game program.
- Fall and Spring training offered.
- Clinic setting where half time is technical training and half is games.
SOCA Full-time Staff coaches Brian Earl Kuk, Bill Koeppen, Cory Greiner and Zane Hill will lead players in a fun, exciting and competitive training and game environment.
Questions about ATP? Email Brian.Kuk@SOCAspot.org
Advanced Training Program - Goalkeepers
(ATP GK, U10-U14) ($59/Player)
Fridays, ATP GK, 5:30-6:30pm, South Fork Soccer Park
Beginning March 21, 2008 & Ending, April 25, 2008
Mission: train goalkeepers from all programs in the specific skills of goalkeeping.
- Available to all players interested in improving goalkeeping skills.
- Six-week course.
- Advanced and Intermediate sections available.
- Instruction in fundamental, intermediate, and advanced skills. Technical, tactical, psychological, and conditioning aspects of goalkeeping are taught.
Questions about Goalkeeper Training? Email Brian.Kuk@SOCAspot.org
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Individual Soccer Training
Individual Soccer Training Flyer & Form click here
Mission: provide a one-on-one (one player to one Full-Time SOCA Staff member) specialized soccer training environment for players looking to improve their technical development. Program is available for all youth soccer players in the Club.
The perfect compliment to Individual Soccer Training is the Small Group Training program which allows players to transfer the information from the Individual Training and experiment in the Small Group Training.
Questions about Individual Soccer Training? Email Brian.Kuk@SOCAspot.org
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Small Group Soccer Training
Small Group Training Flyer & Form click here
Mission: provide a small group training (3-8 players to one Full-Time SOCA Staff member) opportunity for players and groups of friends looking to improve their technical development. This training allows players to train and compete in a specialized soccer training environment focusing on fundamentals, Attacking & Defending principles, group tactics, fitness and more! Players will compete in 1v1 to 4v4 small sided games. Program is available for all youth soccer players in the Club. Players must register as a Group.
The perfect compliment to Small Group Training is the Individual Training program which allows players to work one-on-one with coaches, train the nuances of the game and ask coaches questions in a comfortable setting.
Questions about Small Group Soccer Training? Email Brian.Kuk@SOCAspot.org
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TOURNAMENTS
Frostbite & Sunburn Tournaments
Mission: provide a tournament setting for Recreational program teams interested in participating in a modestly competitive environment.
- For SOCA Recreational teams and guest players only. U18-U10. No U8.
- Frostbite at the end of the fall season, Sunburn at the end of the spring season.
- All games played locally.
Questions about Frostbite & Sunburn? Email: Matt.Wilson@SOCAspot.org
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