SPRING SOCCER ACADEMIES
● Academies are open to our existing players and are also available to players from other premier and travel soccer clubs.

Remember that Academy Training is secondary to your travel programs. The additional training will assist in continuing individual and team development throughout the Spring season.
Academies Available for Boys and Girls U9-U11 - Register Now

Presented by the SoccerPlus Education Center, this event will feature a 3v3 Tournament, a SoccerFun Zone with games, skills challenges, free soccer clinics, great prizes, fun for the whole family and much much more.
The SoccerFEST will bring together the local soccer community using multiple elements in a unique format all under one roof at FSA. Individual soccer players, teams and families from any premier or recreational soccer club are welcome and encouraged to attend.
● Coming in Late Spring - Learn More

2 more SoccerPlus Education Center Seminars on the schedule:
● Leadership Skills Developed in Sport - Success in Life & Business
- March 18th, 7:30pm
Presenter: Louis Hernandez, Jr.
Chairman and CEO of Open Solutions, Part-Owner Boston Breakers - Women's Professional Soccer (WPS)

Join Louis Hernandez, Jr. as he explores how the lessons learned in sport last a lifetime. The leadership skills developed on the playing field today apply to tomorrow when it comes to success in life and business. As a player, coach and successful entrepreneur Louis illustrates how the concepts of goal setting, teamwork, commitment, adversity, confidence and passion to succeed are the building blocks in preparing oneself to bring out the best not only out in yourself but in others. Real life examples further point out how being part of a team can provide a solid foundation for the future.
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● Preparing for the Tryout Process
Janusz Michallik – March 25th at 7:30 pm
Here is your opportunity to ask questions that you’ve always wanted answers to about the tryout process. New changes coming up, especially for our U9-U12 age groups. CJSA has implemented changes; there will be a league and Premier Cup for U-12 players.
Janusz will cover everything from what the coaches are looking for in a player (U9 thru U18) to the administrative part of your commitment.
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TEAMS
● Boys U-13 Reds
The FSA SoccerPlus B-13 Reds beat host Dix Hills Thunder, the #1 ranked team in the nation by gotsoccer.com and #1 ranked team in Region I on their way to the finals at the Dix Hills Ultimate Spring Kickoff Tournament (a Premier Elite Level Tournament). The B-13 Reds ended up losing in the Finals to the Boston Bolts, but have moved up to #19 in the National Rankings and remain at #8 in Region I.
Coach Jachym said, "This was a great tune up for our upcoming bus trip to the Jefferson Cup on March 15-16. The boys played a very entertaining, physically and emotionally draining 1-0 semi final against a very good Dix Hills team. We had a tough time recovering an hour later for the final against a very good Boston Bolts team. This result shows that our club, although still fairly young, can compete with the top youth teams out there."


ODP
● The Boys U13 Reds team has eight ODP players: JP DiTommaso, Sean Heiser, Danny Manfredi, Danny McClintock, Dale Reese IV, Ian RIchardson, Niko Tonani, and Will Steiner. Several traveled to Bermuda for an ODP tournament, in which they played the Bermuda National Team's U14's.
● G U-15 Charge
Katie Zambrano - Katie has done ODP for three years now. She is currently a 93 (U-15) and has been selected for the Las Vegas Showcase in March.
● G U- 16
Kelly McDonough, Taylor Smith, Michele Magora all play ODP as well. Kelly McDonough was selected to play in the Las Vegas College Showcase with the ODP team in March.


SCHOOL SOCCER
● Boys U18 – College Commitments
Matt Blumenthal - Tufts University (D3)
Michael Galluzzo - Trinity College (D3)
Matt Kalmin - Eastern CT State University (D3)
Mike Manfredi - St. Lawrence University (D3)
Andrew McMath - Stonehill College (D2)
Matt Solomon - Wheaton College (D3)
Will Zabel - Colgate University (D1)
● Girls U18 – College Commitments
Taylor Bartini - Providence College (D1)
Follow all FSASoccerPlus current and former Players in College

COACHES
● Tony DiCicco and the US U20 Women’s National Team are now in Cyprus, an island country situated in the eastern Mediterranean south of Turkey, north of Egypt and southeast of Greece, for the Cyprus Women’s Cup 2008, a tournament featuring five full Women’s National Teams and the U.S. U-20s. Read More
● Janusz Michallik who is on the Board of Directors for the US Soccer Foundation will be attending the "Streets to Fields Gala" on March 19th in New York City. The Chairmen of the event will be the 41st US President George H. Bush and
42nd US President Bill Clinton. Pele will be receiving a lifetime achievement award presented by David Beckham all in an effort to raise funds for Harlem Youth Soccer.
● Siena College has named Ahmad Manning Assistant Men's Soccer Coach. Full Story

OFF THE FIELD
● Anna Toscano (U12 Eagles) finished 8th in a regional swimming event.

EVENTS
● Save the Date: June 8th – the US Men are playing Argentina at Giants Stadium. Details to follow soon (Bus, tickets, etc)
E-mail anthony@fsasoccerplus.com if you’re interested

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