Kickers Soccer Club Newsletter Issue 14 Kickers Soccer Club Newsletter May 2017 Train Harder, Train Longer, Be a Kicker! Kickers Spring Office Hours Monday: 10am-3pm Tuesday: 10am- 3pm Wednesday: 10am-3pm Thursday: 10am-3pm Friday: CLOSED Social Media Find us on Facebook: Kickers Soccer Club Twitter: @KickersSC Instagram: Kickers_SC Google+: Kickers Soccer Club In This Issue If you would like to request a time to meet in the office, call Luke at 630-890-4150 Coach David Hanke Lost & Found We have many items that have been left behind at practice and games. Missing anything? Let our KSC Staff know! All items donated after 60 days. Did You Know The Kickers Soccer Club is proud to be a member club of the NSCAA and the only club in Illinois to be a West Ham United International Academy affiliate. Spirit Wear We have KSC spirit wear available for sale in the Kickers Office as well as online. Pick up and order your spirit wear today! Alex Reinhard- U15 Boys Premier Kaitlyn Reinhard- U10 Girls Premier Bryce Reinhard- U15 Boys Premier Alumni Maddison Pickett
Coach s Profile. Coach David Hanke Did you know? Coach David used to travel the country building a cast of T. Rex SUE at different museums for the Field Museum 1. How long have you been with Kickers? Since 2014. 2. What made you want to become a coach? My first "real" coach wasn't until I played in college and I wanted to help kids develop a skill and a passion for the game. 3. What is your favorite part about soccer? It really is the only sport that combines athleticism, intelligence, and creativity. 4. Who is your favorite soccer team and why? A.S. Roma, I'm from a big Italian family and I love that Totti has been with the club since his youth team. This type of loyalty is rare in modern sports. Forza Roma!! 5. What are you looking forward to most this season? Seeing all players grow in skill and confidence. Kickers SC is a tight knit family and I enjoy seeing my players and other coaches players excel from year to year. 6. What is your favorite food? Fettuccini Alfredo with broccoli and shrimp 7. What song do you know all the words to? House of Pain- Jump Around. It was our warm up song in college. 8. Favorite position to play? Any position that involved tackling. Opponents tended not to keep the ball very long around me :)
Players of the Month! Presented by Buffalo Wild Wings Alex Reinhard- U15 Boys Premier Kaitlyn Reinhard- U10 Girls Premier Bryce Reinhard- U15 Boys Premier 1. What position do you play? Alex- Outside Defender Kaitlyn.- Defender Bryce- Center Mid 2. How long have you been with Kickers Soccer Club? Alex- 2 years Kaitlyn- 1 year Bryce- 2 years 3. What do you enjoy doing off the field, when you are not playing soccer? Alex- School Sports Kaitlyn- Play Basketball. Bryce- Photography. 4. What advice would you give to your younger self? Alex- Train longer, train harder. Kaitlyn- Practice juggling more. Bryce- Go to extra training. 5. What do you do before a game to get ready to play? Alex- Stretch and get focused Kaitlyn- Stretch Bryce- Listen to music 6. What is your favorite food? Alex- Pizza Kaitlyn- Steak Bryce- Mangoes 7. What do you enjoy most about soccer? Alex- The fun of the sport. Kaitlyn- Playing on a team with my friends. Bryce- The physical activity.
Maddison Pickett Alumni of the Month! Presented by Buffalo Wild Wings 1. What is your favorite memory playing with Kickers Soccer Club? All of the fun tournaments and showcases. Not only were they fun and competitive, but they strengthened and created so many friendships and bonds that until this day still exist. 2. What position did you like playing the most? Center Midfield! I didn't take on this role until I started to play with the girls (I was on the boys team until high school) and it really helped me develop into the player I was and am today. It is a huge leadership role and allows you to not only control the game to a sense, but you are the playmaker and the heart of the game. If you're not working, the whole team can fail. I liked the pressure and I liked the opportunities to be creative in a game I am so passionate about. 3. Where did life take you after Kickers Soccer Club? After Kickers I went to the University of Wisconsin-Parkside where I graduated with a Sport Management Degree. I continued to learn about the game of soccer through coaching courses and my playing experiences. Not only did I coach for Kickers for 2 years after I graduated from college, but I decided to make coaching my full time career (thanks to Kickers SC and all my experiences from playing and coaching). I love it so much, I moved across the country to Houston, TX where I coach full time for an all girls club named Challenge Soccer Club. 4. Did you continue to play soccer when you graduated from Kickers Soccer Club? Absolutely! I played at Wisconsin-Parkside on a scholarship. Parkside is an NCAA Division II school and it was a great program where I was able to continue to fall in love with the game. Besides that, I played in various leagues (whatever I could) around the city. 5. What advice would you give to current Kickers Soccer Club players? HAVE FUN, work hard, and don't be afraid to fail! Everyone has a chance at the next level if you put in the work and reach for your goals.
Team Accomplishments BOYS 2002 U15 Boys United 2005 U12 Boys Premier NISL League Champions Summer Heat Challenge Finalist 2003 U14 Boys Blue 2004 U13 Boys Premier NISL League Runners-Up Westfield, IN Turf Classic Champions 2004 U13 Boys Premier 2003 U14 Boys Premier NISL League Runners-Up Westfield, IN Turf Classic Champions 2006 U11 Boys Premier 2002 U15 Boys Premier WI Rush Octoberfest Finalist Westfield, IN Turf Classic Champions 2002 8G Boys United 2005 U12 Boys Premier Great Lakes Challenge Finalist Westfield, IN Turf Classic Finalist 2007 U10 Boys Premier 2005 U15 Boys Blue Crystal Lake Force Classic Champions Madison, WI Reddan Spring Shootout Finalist GIRLS 2001 U16 Girls Blue 2005 U12 Girls Premier IWSL League Runners-Up Crystal Lake Force Classic Champions 2003 U14 Girls Premier 2004 U13 Girls Premier IWSL League Champions Crystal Lake Force Classic Finalist 2004 U13 Girls Premier 2005 U13 Girls Premier IWSL League Champions Madison, WI Reddan Spring Shootout Finalist 2007 U10 Girls Premier 2005 U13 Girls Premier IWSL League Champions Illinois FC Spring Invite Shootout
Looking for Kickers Gear? If you re looking for Kickers gear, check out our club store on Soccer.com. They offer jackets, base layers, pants and more as well as customization options for names and numbers. If it s your first time, click find your club at the top of the page and search for Kickers Soccer Club Click Here Kickers Soccer Club is excited to announce that we have partnered with Kearby Creations in Oswego to offer a variety of Kickers SC spirit wear items. The Kearby family has been a part of the Kickers Nation for many years having all four sons play for Kickers Soccer Club through high school. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of every apparel item will be donated to the Kickers Soccer Club Scholarship Fund. Please visit their website today! Click Here Kickers SC is dedicated to helping our players develop into the best soccer player they can be as well as encouraging being a good teammate and building relationships that will last a lifetime. If you have any friends who want to be a part of Kicker please contact Coach Luke at luke@kickerssoccerclub.org
English Premier League Upcoming Games! MLS Kickers Soccer Club Friday May 5, 2017 West Ham (1) v Spurs (0) Sunday May 7, 2017 Arsenal (2) v Man United (0) Saturday May 13, 2017 Man City (2) v Leicester (1) Sunday May 14, 2017 West Ham (0) v Liverpool (4) Spurs (2) v Man United (1) Thursday May 18, 2017 Leicester City v Spurs Sunday May 21, 2017 Arsenal v Everton Burnley v West Ham Congratulations to Chelsea FC! Champions of the Barclays Premier League 2016/2017!! Saturday May 6, 2017 Chicago (2) v LA Galaxy(2) Sunday May 13, 2017 Chicago (4) v Seattle (0) Wednesday May 17, 2017 Chicago v Colorado Saturday May 20, 2017 DC United v Chicago Thursday May 25, 2017 Chicago v FC Dallas NWSL Saturday May 6, 2017 Houston (0) v Chicago (2) Sunday May 14, 2017 Chicago (1) v Boston (1) Sunday May 21, 2017 North Carolina v Chicago Illinois FC Spring Invite Champaign, IL 2005 U12 Girls 2004 U13 Girls 2003 U14 Girls 2002 U15 Boys Blue Hawks Cup Oak Brook, IL 2002 U15 Boys Blue Wheaton Wings Classic Wheaton, IL 2009 U8 Boys 2008 U9 Girls Fusion Spring Shootout Bloomington, IL 2007 U10 Boys Premier 2007 U10 Boys Blue 2006 U11 Girls Nike Memorial Day Cup Naperville, IL 2001 U16 Boys Premier 2000 U17 Boys Premier Sunday May 21, 2017 Chicago v North Carolina Games can be seen on NBC networks!
West Ham United Academy Elite Trip It is with great pride and pleasure the Kickers SC announces that the following players have been invited to the illustrious West Ham United Academy in London, England to train with West Ham United coaches and test their skills with West Ham United Academy players. Congratulations to the following seven players: Austin W 2002 Zac T 2003 Gavin M 2003 Anna J 2004 Sydney A 2004 Alexis W 2005 Amanda B 2005 Having worked hard through the regional camp in Aurora and the national camps in Arizona and Georgia the players were selected from hundreds from across the US to represent their age groups in England. It is a great honor to have players chosen to attend this trip, the club is excited for the players and proud to have so many chosen. Good luck, enjoy the experience and remember to check your shoulder! Regional camp is June 23rd, 24th and 25th at Stuart Sports Complex. Exact Times and registration will be available on the Kickers website in the coming weeks.
Kickers Summer Camp Series SUMMER SHOOTOUT Boys & Girls Ages 4-15 (all players welcome) Where: Oakhurst Fields - 300 S. Oakhurst Drive, Aurora, IL When: Monday, June 19th to Thursday, June 22nd Time: 8:30am to 11:00am Cost: $100 including a t-shirt and a soccer ball Click here to register SUMMER SHOOTOUT (for beginner players) Boys & Girls Ages 4-14 (all players welcome) When: Monday June26 through Thursday June 29 Where: Stuart Sports Complex Date: Monday, June 26 through Thursday, June 29 Click here to register New this year! ADVANCED PRESEASON- (for advances players) Boys & Girls Ages 10-15 (all players welcome) Monday June 17 through Thursday June 20 Where: Kickers SC training field at Still Park, 787 Meadowridge Drive, Aurora When: Monday, July 17th to Thursday, July 20th Time: 9:00am to 1:00pm Cost: $200 including an athletic training camp shirt Click here to register WHU Talent ID CAMP Boys & Girls ages 8-12 and 13& up Friday June 23 through Sunday June 25 Where: Stuart Sports Complex When: Friday 4:30pm to 6:30 pm (ages 8-12) and 6:30pm to 8:30 pm (ages 13 and up) Saturday 8am to 10am (ages 8-12) and 10:30am to 12:30pm (ages 13 and up) Sunday 8am to 10am (ages 8-12) and 10:30am to 12:30 pm (ages 13 and up) Click here to register Kickers Players Discount Code: WHUIL65 Interested in joining a college camp? Information regarding college camp registration coming next month.
Design Your Own Kit! Team Team Accomplishments Accomplishments Design your own kit and sent it to Coach Nick K at nkudyba@kickerssoccerclub.org to have the chance to win cool prizes! Know Anyone Interested In Tryouts? If you know anyone (friend/neighbor/family member) who would like to tryout, please contact Dir. of Soccer Luke Weaver at 630-890-4150 or email luke@kickerssoccerclub.org to set up a supplemental tryout.
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