SSC High School Boys Try-Outs

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1 Issue SSC High School Boys Try-Outs The Springfield Soccer Club is pleased to announce its High School Boys Team Tryouts will be held November 22-23, Teams will be formed for Under 15, 16, 17, 18/19 age groups. As in previous years it is expected that SSC teams will participate in the Midwest Regional League and some of the nation s elite college showcase events. Past showcase events have included; Showcase of the South, Metro United College Showcase, GIT Showcase, Score at the Shore, Disney Showcase, adidas final iv showcase, and the TSC Sam Shannon Showcase. Along with competing in the top showcases and regional leagues it is the goal of the Springfield Soccer Club to place players into the collegiate level. This is done by providing a high level of training both on and off the field in order to make this goal a reality. Our teams at the High School Boys age groups have had much success competing on the field. No other club attends the level of showcases we do, nor do any of them compete in the Midwest Regional League. But the one area we are most proud of is the number of players that are continuing their academic and soccer careers at the college level. said Jeremy Alumbaugh Director of Soccer Operations for the Springfield Soccer Club. To register for the club tryouts please visit for the online registration process. Springfield Soccer Club Mailing Address: 1325 W. Sunshine #510 Springfield, MO / Phone / Fax Office & Indoor Facility: 3105 E Elm Suite E Springfield, MO Director of Soccer Operations Jeremy Alumbaugh Director of Player Development Eric Sorlie Director of Boys Carl Rose Director of Senior Boys Cory Carr Staff Coaches Rob Brewer, Joe Kofron, Steve Eise, Josh Hertel, Dan Meyer, Kirsten Hatz, Todd McCutcheon, Jeff Reinold, Dave Stockton, Tom Giovanni, Ben Hamilton, Chad Jaeger, Bryan Murray, Ray Ball, Justin Alford, Dave Teters

2 J & K Soccer to Host SSC Indoor Soccer Nights Once again the Springfield Soccer Club has partnered with J & K Soccer to bring savings to all of it s club members. On October 20 th, 22 nd, 28 th all SSC members will receive 15% off all apparel and 10% off all cleats/indoor shoes. If you need new indoor shoes-plan AHEAD AND GET THEM DURING THESE TIMES FOR SAVINGS! Also, J & K will donate 5% of all SSC Sales on those three dates back to your club. Remember the surface at SSC Indoor Facility requires indoor/tennis shoes-not Cleats. Springfield S.C. Players Have Success at USYS Region II ODP Camp Two players from the Springfield S.C. 93/94 Boys team recently returned from the USYS Region II 1994 ODP Camp held in Rockford, IL with great success. Reid Harbach and Austin Hart both competed in the Regional Camp held for players born in 1994 from the Midwest 14 State Associations. Their Missouri ODP team competed in daily matches and from those matches players were selected to train with the Regional ODP Staff Coaches. At the conclusion of the camp the Regional ODP Staff Coaches select players to be included in the Region II ODP Pool Team. It is from this pool team that players will be selected to participate in the various tournaments and events to represent Region II ODP both domestically and internationally. Congratulations Reid and Austin on making the ODP regional pool. These two players are an example of what it takes to reach the next level, they work hard at every practice and also play hard in every game that I have coached them. They are also very competitive in all aspects of the game. For Reid to make this team the last two years is a testament to his work ethic and desire. Again congratulations Reid and Austin, said Carl Rose Boys Director of Coaching for the Springfield S.C. Both players will now begin preparations for their respective High School teams this fall. Harbach will be a Sophomore at Springfield Catholic High School and Hart will be a Sophomore at Glendale High School. At the conclusion of the High School season they will rejoin their club team Springfield S.C. 93/94 as they look to build upon a successful Midwest Regional League campaign and a MYSA State Cup Semi-Finalist appearance.

3 SSC Indoor Facility Advertising Opportunities When the SSC Indoor Facility opened in the fall of 2008 it was not only a tremendous opportunity for the players and teams of the club, it also provided businesses with an avenue to advertise and show support for the Springfield Soccer Club. Immediately there was a show of support for the Springfield Soccer Club and advertisers/supporters were able to advertise to over 400 soccer-playing families. The facility has also been host to a Summer 3 v 3 League, Camps, Clinics, Birthday Parties, SSC Indoor InnerLeague as well as practices. IT IS EXPECTED THAT FOR THE NEXT 120 DAYS THERE WILL BE MAJOR ACTIVITIES IN THE FACILITY FOR 100 OF THEM! This includes the SSC 24 Hour Marathon Game where there will be local media coverage once again to cover this wonderful event. There are advertising packages for all types of businesses. All advertisements are for 12 months. Wall Sign $ Dasher Board $ Arena Banner $ For more information please contact Jeremy Alumbaugh Director of Soccer Operations at or alumbaugh@springfieldsportsclub.com. If you know of a business that could benefit from advertising in the SSC Indoor Facility-LET THEM KNOW! SSC in the Professional ranks The Springfield Soccer Club has long been producing players of a high quality. It seems each year s success breeds even more success the following year. For the first time, SSC had 2 players spend time with different professional teams this past summer. This will hopefully spurn current members of our program to achieve, and hopefully surpass what was done. Justin Alford spent the summer playing and practicing with 2 different teams from Major League Soccer. Justin went out to Los Angeles, CA and spent a few weeks with Chivas USA. It was a great learning experience spending time with their head coach, Preki who spent time with the US National team and scored the game winner against Brazil. When Justin returned from LA, he then traveled up to Kansas City and spent several months with the Wizards. Justin was able to play with Springfield native Jack Jewsbury. Justin was able to train daily with the first team, and play in a few games with the reserve team. It was a fantastic learning experience and one that Justin plans to share with the kids he coaches currently with SSC. Patrick Carver traveled a little further to play professionally. He spent the summer down in New Zealand playing for Upper Hutt City. Not only did Pat play with the 1 st team, he also helped coach some of the youth teams. He was also able to work some camps for the club while there. Carver was a central figure for the Upper Hutt City 1 st team scoring several goals throughout the campaign. Coach Michael Seabolt also spent some time down with Upper Hutt. Seabolt was able to help with some coaching clinics, camps, and scout some talent as well for MSU. Congratulations to both Justin and Pat for following every child s dream and playing with the pros!!

4 Springfield S.C. 96/97 Red Boys Capture US Club Soccer Region D The Springfield Soccer Club recently added some new hardware to the club trophy case as the Under 12 Red Boys returned from Indianapolis with the US Club Soccer Region D Under 12 Premier Division Championship. The event was held June 27-30, 2009 and consisted of teams from ten states. The Springfield S.C. 95/96 I Girls competed in the Under 13 Premier Division where they finished with a record in the bracket. The girls started the event with a strong 4-0 win over Empire United SA from New York. In the second game the girls held a 1-0 advantage before giving up two goals in a 1-2 loss to FC Pride 96 Elite. The final game of the weekend saw the girls come back from a 0-2 deficit to tie the eventual Regional Champions FC Pittsburgh 2-2. Overall, it was a good weekend for the team. We played well, learned some lessons that will help us in these types of events in the future. In typical fashion this team competed until the end, said Jeremy Alumbaugh Director of Soccer Operations. The first game of the event for the boys saw them take on Sockers FC Chicago in a tight battle. A second half goal by Josh Ellerbee proved to be the difference as the final score was 1-0. The first 15 minutes of the game we were defending quite a bit and trying to get used to the speed of play. They were very technical and sharp and we did well to get through the first half with the score being 0-0, said Alumbaugh. On Sunday the opponent was Windy City Pride, another club out of Chicago. Another close game as the boys once again walked out with a 1-0 victory after a late goal by Alec Gathright proved to be the difference. The final game of the weekend saw the boys play Thoroughbreds SC from Lexington, Kentucky. Down 1-0 at half the boys battled back with the equalizing goal by Tommy Giovanni to secure the tie and capture the US Club Soccer Region D Under 12 Premier Division Championship. It was a great weekend of soccer where the team demonstrated an ability to defend well as a group, create chances and finish close games. I m very proud of them and their preparation work during the last month to get ready to compete here and it paid off, said Alumbaugh. Team Members included: Cameron Durst, Cole Ruggeri, Zach Miller, Logan Tyler, Brett Garner, Ty Maness, Tyson Batiste, Hunter Wallace, Tommy Giovanni, Jack Grinnell, Phillip Starns, Jack Simpson, Josh Ellerbee, Quinn Ruggeri and Alec Gathright. Coaches Jeremy Alumbaugh and Tom Giovanni.

5 SSC Fall League run-down The Heartland Kansas City is off to a fast start as the SSC teams are again to be reckoned with. The girls teams have shown a lot of success with strong showings in their recent results. Each weekend the girls have played games, their level of play has increased. The boys are much the same. They continue to show themselves as top contenders in their divisions. Keep up the hard work. SSC 92/93 Girls are coming on very strong as they prepare for their upcoming showcases in November and December. They are currently in League play SSC 94/95 Girls are currently in League as well. They continue to show the importance of playing hard in every game. Each weekend has shown improvement on their part. SSC 95/96 I Girls are 4-0 in the first division in Heartland League play, and sit atop the table all alone. They look to continue their success as they prepare for the second half of the Fall season and the very tough SLSG Fall Girls Classic. SSC 96/97 Girls are in League play. They are coming off a very strong showing this past weekend. They look to continue to gain more confidence as the second half of the season is right around the corner. SSC 95/96 I Boys continue to improve playing in the first division. With a tough schedule the boys look to gain success with positive results in the upcoming weekends. SSC 96/97 I Boys are 2-2 in league play, with two positive results this past weekend the team is looking very confident going into their final two weekends of League play in KC. SSC has shown itself as a force in the local Lake Country League. With many teams still unbeaten, SSC looks to be a dominate force in upcoming League games. We look forward to more positive results in the second half of the fall league. While you are out supporting your team stop by and support many of our other teams in club. Good Luck the rest of the season SSC College Soccer Alumni Update--Women The fall college soccer season means one thing. Springfield Soccer Club Alumni are proudly taking the field across the nation as they continue their academic and soccer careers at the college level. This fall looks to be no different as more alumni are having an impact with their teams on the field. Check out some of the highlights. College/University Record Alumni MSSU Div II 2-6 Michelle Hicks Concordia College Div III 6-0 Emily Jordan Missouri State University D I Tara Bailes, Jody McFarlen Illinois Institute of Technology NAIA 5-2 Jessica Roberts Virginia Wesleyan D III 5-3 Hannah Winkle Grinnell College D III 4-4 Rebecca Carter, Laura McElroy Rogers State NAIA 6-0 Jessica McCutcheon Rockhurst D II 3-3 Elle Holtmann William Jewell D III 5-2 Megan Garrard

6 Get Out and Support Local College Soccer One of the best ways for young players to improve their game is to get out and watch other players; especially when those players are competing at a high level of play. For those players who have aspirations of continuing their soccer careers at the College level it is important to know what it takes to achieve that goal. The Springfield Soccer Club is pleased to partner with the following upcoming local college games. Sunday October 18, :00pm Missouri State Women s team takes on Drake University in an important Missouri Valley Conference matchup. Game takes place at Plaster Sports Complex on the MSU campus. Check the website for more details in October. All Springfield Soccer Club players are FREE for 8 th graders and below. High School age players will also be admitted FREE by signing a pass list at the gate. Adults are $2.00. Friday October 30, :00pm Drury Men s team hosts Northeastern State University on Senior Night. Come out and support the Panthers as they look to continue their winning ways. Currently, the Panthers are ranked # 8 in the NCAA Division II National Rankings. All Springfield Soccer Club players will get in for FREE and parents are $2.00. Game is held at Harrison Stadium. See you there. Sunday November 1, :00pm Missouri State Men s team hosts Drake University on their Leaving a Legacy Day. The Bears are seeking to break their attendance record. Don t miss out on the chance to be a part of a record setting crowd. All Springfield Soccer Club players are FREE for 8 th graders and below. High School age players will also be admitted FREE by signing a pass list at the gate. Adults are $2.00. GET OUT AND SUPPORT LOCAL SOCCER!

7 SSC Indoor I InnerLeague Returns Based on the success of last year s SSC Indoor I InnerLeague, the club will once again place all players and teams Under 9-14 into its own InnerLeague during the Indoor I session. The league will have all games played on Saturdays and Sundays so families can plan around the games and not have to worry about games being played on different days of the week. Teams will continue to train during the week once a week during Indoor I. Also, there will be no games around the Thanksgiving and Holiday breaks. Feedback last year on the InnerLeague was very positive from players, parents and coaches. "I like InnerLeague because of the fast pace, and quickness of the games. It helped us with the transition to spring when you play in more competitive tournaments. Since teams are divided up it also allows you to play with different players." said Logan Tyler Springfield S.C. 96/97 I Boys. Please note that the concept behind the InnerLeague is to provide an environment where player development is the top priority. Games will be competitive and standings are kept, but the basis is to promote better individual play. Also, players are not to play on any outside teams during Indoor I at Lake Country Soccer. This league is the league for them to play during Indoor I The InnerLeague was a tremendous success last year. The level of the games was higher than what we would have received elsewhere in the community. Having a facility to train in all winter long and during inclement weather has been a tremendous benefit to each player in the club, but adding the element of the InnerLeague, brought an improved intensity to our winter sessions last year. We have seen many players emerge as much more confident players; they have developed into dangerous players that now have the speed of play that it will take to have success at the next level. I am looking forward to round 2! Jeff Reinold, SSC Coach New Integrity Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinic Opened this Month Integrity Athletic Performance and Physical Therapy opened a new outpatient clinic this month not far from Lake Country and SSC on Eastgate near 65 and 44. Integrity APPT is owned by Cory and Jill Carr who have been with the club for 8 years, Cory as the Director of Senior Boys and Jill as the Accounting Department. Cory is a Physical Therapist and an expert in orthopedic injuries who knows how to get kids and adults healthy. He does acute and chronic injury screens for $30 at the SSC facility or at the clinic. They will accept all insurance providers and will match all in-network benefits so it never costs you more to choose Integrity APPT for your Physical Therapy. You can contact them at or You can look at pictures of the new clinic at IntegrityAPPT.com. 24 Hour Game It s hard to believe the fall soccer season is well underway. Before long it will time to turn our attention to indoor soccer and training. With the change in season comes thinking about our 3 rd Annual 24 Hour Soccer Marathon Game. The past two years have been very successful and we want to continue to build on that success. This is a fun event where we continue to build on our club atmosphere while continuing to give back to the community. In the past two years, we have been able to donate over $24,000 back to our co-sponsors as well as donate products. If anyone has a charity that they would like the committee to consider for the 3 rd Annual 24 Hour Soccer Marathon Game, please alumbaugh@springfieldsportsclub.com with your nominations. Be sure to include some basic information about the charity and the role they have in the Springfield area as well as a contact name and . In order to be considered information must be ed by October 16, 2009.

8 SSC College Soccer Alumni Update--Men The fall college soccer season means one thing. Springfield Soccer Club Alumni are proudly taking the field across the nation as they continue their academic and soccer careers at the college level. The past few years have seen SSC Alumni make appearances in the NCAA National Tournament and capture numerous individual awards including a two time All-American. This fall looks to be no different as more alumni are having an impact with their teams on the field. Check out some of the highlights. Fontbonne University- NCAA Division III The Saint Louis school is currently with SSC Alumni Ethan Kristek and Cody Townsend on the roster. Washington University- NCAA Division III John Duncan has started six out of the nine matches so far and has registered 1 goal and 1 assist. The Bears are currently heading into UAA play this weekend against Emory University. Wartburg-NCAA Division III Heading into the competitive IIAC play Luke Prater and Blake Aggus are Luke has started five out of the eight games he has appeared in and has scored 3 goals and 1 assist. Drury University- NCAA Division II The Panthers are red-hot. Currently 9-0 and ranked in the National Top 10. They are receiving quality minutes from Danny Collins, Adam Peterson, Ben Hamilton, Alex Palmer and U23 SSC Men s Team players Taylor Stacy and Stephen Conner. University of New Mexico- NCAA Division I Andrew Parsons and the Lobos are currently 5-3 on the season including a victory over SLU to open the season. Lyon College- NAIA The Arkansas school currently has a record of 6-1 with Tyler Northrip starting four out of the seven matches. Illinois Wesleyan University- NCAA Division III The Titans are heading into the demanding CCIW portion of their schedule. Tim Griffin has opened his scoring account with 4 goals and 1 assist and Tom Marlow has started eight out of the eight games he has appeared in with one goal to his credit. Drake University- NCAA Division I Colin Lawter and the Bulldogs are as they prepare for the MVC home and away portion of their schedule. Former SSC Coach Joe Burger is also an Assistant for the Bulldogs. Ashford University- NCAA Division III/NAIA Michael Handley is off to another tremendous start at the Iowa school. He has started nine out of ten matches and the team is with a recent victory vs. nationally ranked Graceland College. Mississippi College- NCAA Division III Tucker Downs and the Choctaws are currently They will look to break into the Top 25 with a couple more good wins. Saint Louis University- NCAA Division I The Billikens have three former SSC players on their roster. Devon Newport, Ian Newport and Ryan Moses are currently 3-4. They have an important non-conference matchup this weekend as they play Clemson and former SSC Coach Jesse Miech at Hermann Stadium on the SLU campus. Crowder College- NJCAA Grant Bollig, Bryce Collier and Trevor Pedigo are all members of the second year program lead by Coach Brad Smith. Currently, they are on the 2009 season. Northwestern Wildcats- NCAA Division I The perennial Big 10 power is in non-conference play. Christopher Tombridge is currently a freshman on the roster for the Wildcats.

9 Central Methodist- NAIA Junior Bryan Hedgpeth and the Eagles are currently including a recent 1-1- tie vs. # 4 Baker University. Truman State Bulldogs- NCAA Division II Nick Schlichtman is finally enjoying an injury free season for the Bulldogs. He has started six out of seven matches and has 2 goals for the Bulldogs. Oglethorpe- NCAA Division III The Atlanta school with Tyler Bennett on their roster is currently in the NCAA Division III ranks. Rogers State University- NAIA TJ Martin continues his point production on the field where he currently has 1 goal and 8 assists. RSU is 8-1 on the season as they look to break through into the NAIA National Tournament this season. Eckerd College- NCAA Division II Eckerd College Tritons and freshman Ryan Partch are 4-2. Eckerd College competes in the difficult Sunshine State Conference. Missouri State University- NCAA Division I The Bears are this season and receiving goals from SSC Alumni. Heath Melugin currently has 3 goals and 1 assist and Nick Dryden has 1 goal against SMU. SSC U23 Men s Team Members Justin Scicluna, Kyle Windmueller, Johannes Maliza and Brandon Durk are also leading the Bears to victories. Rockhurst University- NCAA Division II The Hawks are 6-3 with a few GLVC games remaining on their tough schedule. Tyler McElroy is a sophomore on the team. Missouri S & T- NCAA Division II The GLVC member is on the 2009 season. SSC Alumni Mason Morawitz, Caleb Collier and Zack Hay are all seeing significant minutes for the Miners. Indiana University- NCAA Division I The perennial national power Hoosiers are on the young season including a 1-0 Big 10 victory over Wisconsin. Graham Basecke and the Hoosiers are looking to make some noise in the Big 10. Medaille- NCAA Division III Stuart Ziegler is enjoying a stellar first year at Medaille after transferring from Missouri Southern College. Stuart currently has 3 goals and 3 assists for the Top 25 Division III School from New York is their current record. William Jewell College- NAIA The Cardinals from Liberty, MO are 6-2 this season. Will Griffin and Ryan Squires are members of the perennial NAIA Midwest power. Loras College- NCAA Division III The Duhawks are looking for a three peat when it comes to making the NCAA Division III College Cup (final 4). Rob Harbach and Matt Medley are coached by Zach Alumbaugh who serves as an assistant at the Dubuque, IA school. They currently are ranked # 7 in the Nation. Emory University- NCAA Division III After losing two times NSCAA All-America Patrick Carver the Eagles continue to soar with a record. Ross Chaffin has started four matches after transferring from University of Denver. Birmingham Southern College- NCAA Division III Brice Hunt is enjoying a successful season at the Alabama school where they have a 7-1 record. Playing in the competitive SCAC they will look to continue their early season winning ways.

10 Q & A with SSC Alumni: What was the biggest transition to college (not soccer wise)? My biggest transition into college life was time management. I am not very good with planning my day out, but once I started my first day of classes I quickly learned that I needed to organize my time better. It makes it even harder being a collegiate athlete with all the travel, practice, film, and team festivities. What is the biggest difference between youth soccer and college soccer? I feel that there are two major differences I need to mention. First of all, the speed of play in college is much faster and sharper. This makes a player have to know what he wants to do with the ball before he receives it every time. Also, each player at the college level is here for a reason: they are here because they are the best and they have dreams, no matter D1, D2, D3, NAIA, or Junior College. What is a typical week like in season? We usually have Sunday as a recovery day; AKA homework, rest, rehab, socializing. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays are light for the most part because I only have one class, work study, and practice. Tuesdays, and Thursdays are stressful due to the fact I have six hours of class starting at Eight in the morning and either a game or practice at night. Lastly, Saturdays are usually conference games. Applying what you know now about college soccer is there anything you would have changed or focused more on during your youth soccer career? I feel like I lost my creativity in my last few years of high school. I am almost scared to try new things for the fear of being yelled at or failing. I wish I would have practiced by myself more and brought what I taught myself into team practices and games. Most importantly, improve your weaknesses, but never stop working on what you are great at. Best player/team you have gone against at college level? The best team I have gone against at the college level is York College (PA). Jon Ports, who was runner up for Player of the Year last year in D3 and first team All-American his sophomore and junior seasons, is the best player I have faced. How did SSC prepare you for college (on/off the field)? I feel my situation was special. Brice Hunt (SSC Alumni), Justin Scicluna (SSC Alumni), and I traveled a 3 hour and 30 minute round trip to each practice that lasted about half of that time. We went on school nights and weekends, sometimes returning home at midnight. This situation taught all of us the importance of commitment and passion to the game of soccer. Also, I feel the level of coaching was far superior to what I had ever had previously. Any advice for those starting the recruiting process and those who will begin college in the fall of 2010? Don t wait to be recruited! You have to put yourself out there. I contacted around fifty different soccer coaches on my own. It may seem like a waste of time, but I know so many more skilled players than me who never got the chance because they didn t put their name out there. This isn t college football they rarely come and hand pick you. I narrowed it down to my top five schools that wanted me to play for them and chose based on what I thought was important to me. To those who have already chose a school: Don t be too worried about it, but make sure you stick to the summer packet your coach sends you in order to make a good impression during preseason.

11 Juggling Crew Updates We are very proud of the juggling crew and it s been exciting to see players improve over the past year. As a reminder of the achievements we recognize we have the 50 Club, the 100 Club, the 250 Club, the 500 Club, and the 100+ Club. Each player receives a t-shirt for the 100, 250, and 500 Club. The 50 Club gets mentioned in the newsletter and the Club receives a plaque. Here are the recent achievements to each juggling club since the beginning of the season and the team they play on. Congrats to each and every player!! 50 Club Danielle Weaver Shelby Bennett Taylor Frederick 100 Club Stephanie Green Chandler Craven Jennifer Pittman Amanda Wallace 250 Club Turner Adams Phillip Starns Locke McAllister 500 Club Club Matt Call Don t forget to witness your son or daughter juggling and then report it directly to Eric Sorlie (sorlie@springfieldsportsclub.com) Continue to visit the Springfield Soccer Club web site for Club updates at: ~ The Springfield Soccer Club Final Third newsletter is published quarterly by the coaches and staff of the Springfield Soccer Club and Springfield Sports Club, Inc. The contents are meant for current members and former members of the Springfield SC and its predecessor organizations, as well as members of the Springfield area soccer community. The newsletter is published on a quarterly basis. All materials included in this newsletter are reserved by copyright and their use by any other parties must have expressed written permission from the Springfield Soccer Clubs parent company---springfield Sports Club, Inc.