RISE US
Welcoming/Intro Our Club: Mission/Focus/Structure/Pathway Staff Structure Girls Program: Goals/Philosophy Success Stories 2019/2020 Season: Playing Levels/Schedules/Budgets PFSA Reds Program 2019 Try-Outs Facilities & Programs Q&A EMILY GRAY Virginia Tech / U20 WNT - PFSA 2000G -
Established in 2009, Penn Fusion Soccer Academy has quickly become one of the Nation s Elite soccer organizations. PFSA focuses on providing a professional environment for elite players to develop and compete in the highest level of soccer available, both regionally and nationally. The leader in Pennsylvania player development, combines a top notch coaching staff, professional organization, innovative player development structure with a focus on college placement. Mission: Core Values: Integrity Commitment Sportsmanship - Community
Emma Steigerwald Virginia Tech -PF 1999/200G-
Tino Mueller Girls Technical Director Director of Soccer Operations USSF A License Mark Thomas General Manager USSF A License Jonathan Rhodes Boys Technical Director USSF A License Craig Scangarella Girls Director of Coaching USSF B License Craig Scangarella College Placement Advisor USSF B License Chris Edwards Girls Zone 1 Director USSF A License Diana Urbanski Club Administrator Shane Coyne Sports Performance Director USSF A License Scott Bissett Programs/Camp Director TBD Boys Director of Coaching Jamie Scott College Placement Advisor USSF B License Phil Griffiths Boys Zone 1 Director UEFA B License Nanette Chappelear Club Finance
PENN FUSION SOCCER ACADEMY PLAYER DEVELOPMENT STRUCTURE ELITE LEVELS PFSA AFFILIATE CLUBS
Building competitive/healthy environments with a high level of coaching, commitment, respect & dedication where players learn from and which each other, so each player can maximize her development and enjoy the game Age Appropriate Training & game environments for all levels with focus on systematic/long term development vs. winning early at all cost Developing individual mentality while creating team/club culture & respect for the game (club wide expectations, standards & values) Connect Players to college programs that suit their soccer ability & academic goals through close networking with college coaches. Prepare players for their transition into college & life as young adults. Consistently develop players that can compete at the national team level. Establish Penn Fusion as a brand for positive/attractive/modern soccer and their teams known for sportsmanship and fair play Become one of the top 10 female soccer programs in the nation -> Play-Offs, Finals, Championships Kim Sanford East Carolina University PFSA 1998G
Respect Coaches Hard Work Commitment Players Team Family Parents Communication Patience / Belief Club Staff Sportsmanship
PFSA Girls Pre-Academy U13-U19 PFSA GIRLS DA U13-U19 U13 -U19 Penn Fusion Travel U09-U12 Pre-Academy Predators/United/Eagles
Pre- Academy Elite Predators Premier United Eagles A/B Level Our Pre-Academy/Elite teams will be geared towards preparing players for our Academy Levels (U13 and up)in the future. A focus on coaching excellence with high training ratio will incorporate 3-4 training sessions a week, along with a competitive league/tournament schedule. Teams aiming to be in top 5 within tristate area. Regional Competition. Our PREDATORS teams will focus on a nurturing player centered environment that develops a sound technical & tactical foundation preparing our players for the next level with a 10 month competitive calendar schedule and excellence in coaching. Local-Tristate Area Competition. Our UNITED & EAGLES teams will focus on an age appropriate training environment. Through qualified coaching and a balanced 10 month schedule it will provide young players plenty of opportunities to develop their game at their pace. Local Competition.
Timeline 41/42 weeks: (May 30 th June 13 th ) (July 22 Dec 5 th ) (Jan 6 th May 24th) (Team Camps!) Pre Academy U9 2011 2-3 outdoor events a week / PAGS/EDP League Fall & Spring/ 4 tournaments /Winter indoor 2 events/wk Pre Academy U10 2010 / U11 2009 / U12 2008 3-4 outdoor events a week /EDP Leagues Fall & Spring/Cups/4 tournaments /Winter indoor 3 events/wk Predators U09 2011 /U10 2010/U11 2009/U12 2008 2-3 outdoor events a week/pags/edp/cups / 4 tournaments / Winter indoor 1-2 events/wk United/Eagles U09 2011 /U10 2010/U11 2009/U12 2008 2-3 outdoor events a week / PAGS/Cups/ 4 tournaments / Winter indoor 2 events/wk Roster Sizes U09/U10: 12 Players max. U11/U12: 14 Players max *Goalkeepers
Team Age Z O N E 1 2011 Pre-Academy 2011 Predators 2011 United 2010 Pre-Academy 2008 Predators U9 U9 U9 U10 2010 Predators U10 Paul Oechsle (USSF C License) 2010 United 2009 Pre-Academy U10 U11 2009 Predators U11 Steve Norris (USSF E License) 2009 United U11 Jen Gibbons (USSF D License) 2008 Pre-Academy U12 Chris Edwards (USSF A License) / Alyssa Radu (USSF C License) U12 2008 United U12 2008 Eagles U12 Kyle Martin (USSF C License) Alexandra Young (USSF D License) Takiyah Thomas ( USYS Youth National) Kyle Martyn (USSF C License) Takiyah Thomas ( USYS Youth National) Scott Bissett (USSF D License) / Chris Edwards (USSF A License) Juan Lazares (USSF B License) Ashley Kershaw (USSF D License) Gary Jones (NSCAA Advanced Regional)
DA Our DA program focuses on college placement and competing at the highest level in the nation. With a rich history as the area s premier girls college placement program and proven pathway to US Youth National Teams, we continue to raise the bar for female youth soccer environments in the area with the goal to compete for national championships. Pre Academy Our Pre-Academy program is the perfect destination for female athletes aspiring to play at the DA & collegiate level in future years. Our Pre-Academy teams compete in the USYS National League combined with high level showcase/tournament events across the East Coast. Players will benefit from highest level of coaching and the best college recruitment network in the area. Predators United Our Predators & United levels is for committed players & will focus on a quality training environment and local/tri-state area competitive league and tournament schedule. Qualified & committed coaches will provide opportunities for growth and development to help players to reach the next level and our college network will support the players aspiring to play collegiate soccer. Eagles Our Eagles level is for senior players that would like to continue their passion of the game with a reduced calendar & local leagues / tournaments schedule. Eagles teams will follow the same coaching standards in a less competitive setting.
Timeline 41/42 weeks: (May 30 June 13 th ) (July 22 th Dec 5 th ) (Jan 6 th May 29) (Team Camp Dates!) Predators U13 2007/U14 2006 2-3 outdoor events a week / EDP/PAGS Fall /Cups/ 4 tournaments / Winter indoor/outdoor 2-3 events/wk United / Eagles U13 2007/U14 2006 2-3 outdoor events a week / PAGS Fall /Cups/ 4 tournaments / Winter indoor/outdoor 2-3 events/wk Roster Sizes U13/U14: 18 Players max. / 1 Goalkeeper min.
Timeline Predators U15 2005/U16 2004/U18 2002/2003 32 weeks: (Jun/Jul/Aug: 6 weeks) (Nov-Dec 7 weeks) (Jan 13 May 29 19 Weeks) U15 TEAM CAMP 2-3 outdoor events a week /PAGS/Cups/ 5 tournaments/showcases / 1 Athletic Development Winter (8 Weeks) United/Eagles U15 2005 /U16 2004/U18 2002/2003 2-3 outdoor events a week /PAGS/Cups/4-5 tournaments/showcases / 1 Athletic Development Winter (8 Weeks) U15 Split Birth Year / 8 th graders 7/8 weeks: (Sept/October): Training/Games Roster Sizes 18-20 max. incl.1-2 keepers
Timeline U13 2007/U14 2006 41/42 weeks: (June 1 st June 15 th ) (July 15 th Dec 5 th ) (Jan 5 th May 31 st ) (Team Camp Dates) Timeline U15 2005 /U16 2004/U17 2003/U18 2002/U19 2001 32 weeks: (Jun/Jul/Aug: 6 weeks) (Nov-Dec 7 weeks) (Jan 13 May 29 19 Weeks) U15 TEAM CAMP General Schedule 3-4 outdoor events a week / 5-6 Showcases/Tournaments / Winter indoor 1 session U13/U14/ Winter Athletic Development U15-U19/ USYS National League Fall & Spring Pre-Academy Tournaments/Showcases West Chester Summer Classic/Kick-Off Classic/WAGS/EDP Fall/CASL/PF Showcase/Jeff Cup/EDP Spring Roster Sizes U13-U14: 18 incl.1-2 keepers U15-U19: 18-20 incl. 2 keepers
Timeline 43 weeks: (Jul 29 Dec 8) (Jan 13-June 30) (4 Week Winter & Summer Recovery Break) U13 2007 DA Girls (Roster of 18 max. incl. 1-2 keepers) 3-5 Events per week/ Winter Futsal/Year Round Athletic Development/5 Tournaments/Approx. 24 DA Conference Games, Video U14 2006 DA Girls (Roster of 18 max incl. 2 keepers) 4-5 Events per week/ Winter Futsal/Year Round Athletic Development/GPS, Video, EDP Fall Showcase/PF Showcase/DA Spring Showcase/DA Summer Showcase CA/ Approx. 24 DA Conference/Cross-Conference Games U15 2005/U16 2004/U17 2003 DA Girls (Roster 18-20 incl. 2 keepers) 4-5 Events per week/ Winter Futsal/Year Round Athletic Development/GPS, Video, EDP Fall/ DA Winter Showcase FL/PF Showcase/DA Spring Showcase/DA Summer Playoffs CA/ Approx. 24 DA Conference/Cross-Conference Games U19 2001/2002 DA Girls (Roster of 18-20 incl 2 kepers) 4-5 Events per week/ Winter Futsal/Year Round Athletic Development/GPS, Video, DA Winter Showcase FL/PF Showcase/DA Summer Playoffs CA/ Approx. 24 DA Conference/Cross-Conference Games
Team Age Head Coach / Assistant Coach 2007 DA U13 2006 DA U14 2005 DA U15 2004 DA U16 2003 DA U17 DA Girls Performance Coach DA Girls Goalkeeper Coach Chris Edwards (USSF A License) / Kyle Martyn (USSF C License) Shane Coyne (USSF A License) / Sue Barr (USSF A License) Alyssa Radu (USSF C License) / Craig Scangarella (USSF B License) Craig Scangarella (USSF B License) / Tino Mueller (USSF A License) Shane Coyne (USSF A License) / Tino Mueller (USSF A License) 2001/2002 DA U19 Craig Scangarella (USSF B License) / Shane Coyne (USSF A License) Shane Coyne (USSF A License) Charlie Sales 2019/20 Penn Fusion DA Girls
Team Age Head Coach / Assistant Coach 2007 Pre-AC U13 2006 Pre-AC U14 2005 Pre-AC U15 2004 Pre-AC U16 2003 Pre-AC U17 2002 Pre-AC U18 Girls Goalkeeper Coach Lee Craigie (Scottish FA Level 3) Sue Barr (USSF A License) Lee Craigie (Scottish FA Level 3) / Courtney Niemiec Kyle Martin (USSF C License) / Maddy Evans Alyssa Radu (USSF C License) Lee Craigie (Scottish FA Level 3) / Courtney Niemiec 2001 Pre-AC U19 Scott Bissett (Scottish FA Level 3) / Maddy Evans Charlie Sales 2019/20 Penn Fusion Pre-Academy U13- U19 Girls
Team Age Head Coach Z O N E 2007 Predators 2007 United U13 U13 Jen Gibbons (USSF D License) Steve Norris (USSF E License) 2007 Eagles U13 Sky DuMont (USSF B License) 2006 Predators/United 2006 United / Eagles U14 U14 2005 Predators 2005 United U15 U15 Paul Oechsle (USSF C License) Sky DuMont (USSF B License) 2004 Predators U16 Juan Lazares (USSF B License) 2004 United U16 2004 Eagles U16 TBD 2002/2003 Predators U18/U17 2002/2003 United U18/U17 Jon Pierce (NSCAA Premier Diploma) Gary Jones (NSCAA Advanced Regional) Jon Pierce (NSCAA Premier Diploma) Alex Young (USSF D License) / Shannon Mueller (USSF E License) Takiyah Thomas ( USYS Youth National) 2
Meghan McCool, Phoebe McClernon, Syd Zandi (UVA) Kailee Coonan (Syracuse) PFSA 97/ 98G Teammates
SINCE 2010 231 PFSA Girls Collegiate Players NCAA D1 = 157 NCAA D2 = 24 NCAA D3 = 49 USCAA = 1 MONIGO KARNLEY Mississippi State NCAA D1 PFSA Pre-Academy 2000G Played in 16 of 18 games as freshmen
GOAL: Providing an elite soccer environment with a more flexible schedule, reducing long distance travel, and allowing multi-sport athletes to continue to develop within our Academy at the U9 and U10 Boys and Girls age groups. WHO: All players regardless of club affiliation can tryout for the 'REDS' travel level. 2019-20 GIRLS REDS TEAMS: Girls U9 (2011/2012 Birth Year) Girls U10 (2010 Birth Year)
Example Schedule: June: following try-outs 4 training sessions. July & August: OFF - NO TEAM EVENTS. September: team starts up after labor day. 1 weekly training session. fall CSL league games. 1 fall tournament (Columbus weekend). season ends the week of Thanksgiving. December & January: OFF - NO TEAM EVENTS. February & March: Winter Futsal Training & League (1 weekly event). Winter Futsal Tournament (Feb). April & May: 1 weekly training session. Spring CSL league games. 1 spring tournament (April). season ends the week prior to Memorial weekend. COST: $975.00 per player. The below items are included in this fee: adidas uniforms field rental fees fall & spring league fees tournament fees winter futsal league fees club registration fee club player development fee (licensed staff coach) Uniforms not included (Approx $80.00-$100.00)
AGE GROUP TRYOUT#1 TRYOUT#2 RAIN DATE LOCATION LEVELS U9 GIRLS (2011/12) U10 GIRLS (2010) U11 GIRLS (2009) U12 GIRLS (2008) U13 GIRLS (2007) U14 GIRLS (2006) U15 GIRLS (2005) U16 GIRLS (2004) U17 GIRLS (2003) U18 GIRLS (2002) U19 GIRLS (2001) Mon April 1: 5:00-6:15PM Mon April 1: 6:15-7:30PM Mon April 8: 5:00-6:15PM Mon April 8: 6:15-7:30PM Mon April 22: 5:15-6:30PM Mon April 22: 6:30-7:45PM Wed May 1: 5:30-6:45PM Wed May 1: 6:45-8:00PM Wed May 8: 5:30-7:00PM Wed May 8: 5:30-7:00PM Wed May 8: 5:30-7:00PM Wed April 3: 5:00-6:15PM Wed April 3: 6:15-7:30PM Wed April 10: 5:00-6:15 PM Wed April 10: 6:15-7:30PM Wed April 24: 5:15-6:30PM Wed April 24: 6:30-7:45PM Mon May 6: 5:30-6:45PM Mon May 6: 6:45-8:00PM Mon May 13: 5:30-7:00PM Mon May 13: 5:30-7:00PM Mon May 13: 5:30-7:00PM N/A Kildare's Field Pre-Academy, Predators, United N/A Kildare's Field Pre-Academy, Predators, United N/A Thornbury SP Pre-Academy, Predators United, Eagles N/A Thornbury SP Pre-Academy, Predators United, Eagles N/A Thornbury SP Pre-Academy, Predators United, Eagles N/A Thornbury SP Pre-Academy, Predators United, Eagles N/A Thornbury SP Pre-Academy, Predators, United N/A Thornbury SP Pre-Academy, Predators, United N/A Thornbury SP Pre-Academy, Predators, United N/A Thornbury SP Pre-Academy, Predators, United N/A Thornbury SP Pre-Academy
Pre-Try-Out Player Registrations 48 hours prior to 1 st Try-Out (!!) Discuss scenarios within family prior to try-outs & gather all necessary information in advance (time commitment, financial commitment, levels of play etc) Where does player stand within team/age group -> realistic expectations, use TD, Zone 1/Zone 2 DOC, staff coaches as resource (player meetings, age group staff pre-tryout meetings) Post Try-Outs Player Invitations via email used for try-out reg (phone calls to support it) 24 Hour to accept roster spot on team via email 48 hour rule for financial commitment (registration fee) after acceptance Goal is age groups finalized 7 business days after 2 nd TO Team/Age Group Start-Up Meetings for all age groups May/June (Team Roles, Uniforms etc) Notes: Pre-Academy Teams U10-U12: Goal to finalize teams after 1 st TO if possible U13/U14 DA Invitational Try-Out only on 4/15 Application, not regular try-out reg (Scouting / prospect days etc) U15-U19 DA no official tryout: scouting/guest sessions/prospect days DA Rosters finalized by end of April WORKING TOGETHER
Week Camp Time Location TEAM CAMPS 2019 July 15 th July 18 th U14-15 Girls Team Camp (non DA Teams) 9AM 12PM Delacy Soccer Complex July 29 th Aug 1 st U12 - U13 Girls Team Camp 9AM 12PM Delacy Soccer Complex Aug 5 th Aug 8 th U9 - U11 Girls Team Camp AM or PM Thornbury Soccer Park Team Camps are free for all players in those age groups! No Refund in case players are unable to attend