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Congratulations 95 Boys!
Coach Brandon Williams led the 95 Boys to a second place finish in the Carolina Cup last weekend in Columbia. Teams from North Carolina and South Carolina were represented in the tournament. With one shut-out victory (3 – 0), one win (6 – 1), one tie (1 –1), and one loss (2 – 4), the team was able to secure the second place standing. Congratulations, guys, on a hard-earned and well-deserved result!
Congratulations 93 Boys!
Carolina FC 93 Boys emerged as Champions of the Black Division at the CESA Soccer Classic this past weekend. With wins over Columbia United and GSA Phoenix, and a tie against Inter Atlanta, the boys entered the final against CESA Classic 93 Boys. Coached by Rafe Mauran, they clinched the Championship with a 2-1 win. The game winning goal was scored by Matt Yochum. Congratulations boys!
Celebrate with CFC!
Come join Carolina FC as we Celebrate Soccer Month in September! Below is a list of some of the activities we will be hosting or participating in throughout the next month!
| Date |
Event |
Details |
| Saturday, September 6 |
Passback Program Begins |
Donations of slightly used soccer equipment will be collected. |
| Friday, September 12 |
CFC Girls Night at Wofford College |
Small sided games, ball girls, competitions, fun & excitement! |
| Thursday, September 18 |
Mayor Barnet Visits CFC! |
September is Official Soccer Month for Spartanburg, SC |
| Friday, September 19 |
CFC Boys Night at Wofford College |
Small sided games, ball boys, competitions, fun & excitement! |
| Saturday, September 20 |
CFC Hosts CESA Classic Games |
CFC hosts over 25 out of town teams in the CESA Classic. |
| Sunday, September 21 |
CFC Hosts CESA Classic Games |
CFC hosts over 25 out of town teams in the CESA Classic. |
| Saturday, September 26 |
Passback Program Ends |
Donations of slightly used soccer equipment will be collected. |
| Friday, October 3 |
CFC Night at USC Upstate |
More fun and excitement! |
Passback Program
Share the Equipment! Share the Game!
The Passback Program is a joint effort between the U.S. Soccer Foundation, Eurosport and Major League Soccer, and now Carolina FC to help meet the soccer uniform and equipment needs of all communities, regardless of income, gender or location. Since its inception, the program has grown enormously and thousands of pieces of equipment have been collected and distributed to schools, clubs and youth organizations across the nation and the globe! From a small school in Zimbabwe to an after-school program in inner-city New York, Passback gear has positively influenced the lives of thousands of children! Carolina FC will be partnering with a number of local organizations throughout the month of September to collect new, and slightly used soccer equipment for the Passback Program. Please click here for more information and details about when and where you can donate your new or slightly used soccer equipment!
US Youth Soccer Month!
During September 2008, the National Youth Soccer Month campaign celebrates its sixth year of educating the public about the joys, rewards and benefits of playing youth soccer by offering a variety of resources to learn more about youth soccer and get involved. Carolina FC is planning, and hosting, a number of activities to join in the celebration, and promote FUN, FAMILY, FRIENDSHIP & FITNESS! Keep an eye on the website and on your email for more information!
CFC Player Coach Program
For the past 6 years Carolina FC players have been coaching within the CFC organization at the Developmental Program level. The Player Coach Program has been extremely successful and the benefits for all parties involved are too numerous to list! We are presently accepting names of potential candidates for this coming fall. All future Player Coaches are required to attend the Coaching Education Course to be held on Sunday, August 10 at the CFC Soccer Complex. The registration deadline for this is July 31. If you are interested in the Carolina FC Player Coach Program please send an email to Justin@CarolinaFC.net
Success in Aiken!
The Carolina FC 90 Boys won the U18/U19 Boys Division of the GA-SC Bulls Tournament in Aiken, SC. Two other teams, CFC 93 Boys and CFC 94 Boys, made it to their respective finals by winning all 3 of their preliminary games, but unfortunately lost at the final hurdle! CFC 94 Girls Blue claimed a runners up medal by going undefeated the entire weekend only to lose out on first place on a tie-breaker! Congratulations to all the CFC teams for a fantastic weekend!
CFC Player Coach Program
For the past 6 years Carolina FC players have been coaching within the CFC organization at the Developmental Program level. The Player Coach Program has been extremely successful and the benefits for all parties involved are too numerous to list! We are presently accepting names of potential candidates for this coming fall. All future Player Coaches are required to attend the Coaching Education Course to be held on Sunday, August 10 at the CFC Soccer Complex. The registration deadline for this is July 31. If you are interested in the Carolina FC Player Coach Program please send an email to Justin@CarolinaFC.net
Want to become a Referee?
Carolina FC would like to encourage as many players and parents to attend the upcoming referee certification course to be held in Greenville, on August 15. Click here to find out more information and to register. Becoming a referee will enhance your knowledge of the game, provide you with an opportunity to give back to the game, not to mention it is a fantastic opportunity to earn some pocket money to buy those new boots! Click here to see just how much a referee is paid!
CFC 08 - 09 Select Coaches
CFC’s staff of coaches for the 2008 - 09 season is outstanding! We have added a wealth of playing and coaching experience to an already impressive list of coaches! We now have a total of 9 past or present College Coaches, 8 with High School Coaching experience, 4 who have been a part of the Olympic Development Program, 4 that have professional playing experience and amazingly every one of our Select coaches plays or has played Collegiate soccer (with a couple of All Americans thrown in for fun!). Without a doubt, the quality of our coaches is really what allows a club of our size to be able to compete as well as we do on a state wide level!
DP Preseason Mini-Camp
New!! The Developmental Program will have a preseason mini-camp from August 11 - August 14, 2008. Daily sessions will last 1 hour and all sessions will be conducted by CFC Program Directors or members of CFC’s Academy or Select Staff.
CFC Season Kick Off!
Saturday, August 16
CFC kicks off its third season at the Carolina FC Soccer Complex with a half-day of small-sided tournaments on Saturday, August 16. Academy and Select players will be eager to put their soccer skills to the test after surviving their 4-day preseason camp earlier in the week. Centerpiece of the day will be a brief business meeting to elect CFC Board members for the 2008-09 year. Start looking for your soccer chairs now!
| Academy Program |
9 - 10:30am |
4 v 4 Tournament |
| Junior Select |
9 - 10:30am |
5 v 5 Tournament |
| Club Meeting |
10:45am |
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| Coaches Game |
11-11:30am |
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| Senior Select |
11:30am - 1:30pm |
6 v 6 Tournament |
CFC 1st Annual 'Marathon'!
CFC members will walk/run the equivalent of a marathon (26.2 miles), 52 laps. Click here for the schedule. Each age group is assigned to a specific time and distance. By the end of the day, a distance equal to a marathon will have been accomplished. Each person is welcome to do more than the specified distance. Family and friends are invited to join us in a day of fun and exercise! Click here for your three week training program!
Academy Evaluations
Carolina FC will offer additional Academy Evaluations for Boys & Girls U9 - U12 on Monday, August 4 and Tuesday, August 5 from 5:30-7pm. For more information please contact Nestor@CarolinaFC.net or 864.621.1758
DP Coaching Applications
If you are interested in Coaching in Carolina FC’s Developmental Program email Justin@CarolinaFC.net so an application can be sent to you. Note that all applications must be submitted by July 31, 2008 to: Carolina FC, PO Box 170343, Spartanburg, SC 29301 or emailed to Justin@CarolinaFC.net
Complex Work Day
Thank you!
Another BIG THANK YOU goes out to those Carolina FC members who volunteered their time and efforts to help top dress the fields at the CFC Complex on Monday, July 28. We had 2 fantastic teams out there that worked hard, together, efficient and had a bunch of laughs throughout the evening!
Splash of Green!
A new feature has been added to the CFC website! A Field Status widget is now on the right hand side of the home page. We will use this widget to communicate the status of the Carolina FC Soccer Complex in the event of inclement weather. If it has been raining or it looks like it may rain please check the CFC web site before heading out the door!
Summer Part II: Fun Stuff!
The blog entry below encouraged you to take advantage of the first part of the summer to put your feet up, and take some time off from the beautiful game! I hope you enjoyed your rest! The good news is that Part II of Summer has arrived and it is now time to begin preparing for the upcoming season.
More is Not Always Better!
The old school thought process of more is better is exactly that - old school! The following article speaks volumes about the pressures of youth sports and the overuse and abuse of an athlete’s body and mind that lead to burnout and injuries. If you have a serious athlete who takes their training seriously, you will benefit from the following article. If you have a daughter who loves the game of soccer, this is a must read! Parents be warned!
One more Coach!
CFC is pleased to announce that Joe Lorenz will be coaching our CFC 98 Girls (U10) Pool 2 Academy team. Joe Lorenz has been a CFC coach and trainer since 2006. Joe brings with him a wealth of coaching experience at the Club, High School and College level. Joe is the Dorman High School Girls Coach and led the Lady Cavaliers to the High School State Championship in 2006. We are very excited to have Joe work with this budding group of girls!
CFC Adds 3 More Coaches!
Changing the Look of Coaching in Spartanburg!
Carolina FC is excited to announce the three newest coaches added to our Academy & Select coaching staff for the 08 - 09 seasons:
CFC Adds a New Coach!
Spartan High's Paul McGinty
CFC is pleased to announce that we have added Paul McGinty to our impressive list of outstanding coaches. Paul brings with him a wealth of coaching experience at the Club, High School and College level. Paul played soccer at the College level for the nationally recognized USC Upstate Soccer Program. “We are delighted to have a coach of Paul’s quality, and experience, join the CFC Staff. His commitment and enthusiasm will have an immediate impact on our Girls program” said Nestor Chacon, CFC’s Director of Academy. We wish Coach Paul and his Spartanburg High School Vikings the best of luck as they enter into the 2nd Round of the SCHSL Girls State Championships!
CFC Adds Another Coach!
Scott Halkett
Scott Halkett rejoins the Club he helped establish! As a past Director of Carolina FC, we know we are getting someone that shares a passion and a love for the game of soccer that will ultimately benefit all the players within Carolina FC! Scott’s soccer playing background includes an NCAA All American Selection and a number of professional stints across several continents! He also has the distinction of coaching the Professional Greenville Lions to a National Championship game. Scott will be coaching in our Boys Academy Program as well as being the Head Coach of the U18 Boys Challenge team. Bottom line is we just got better!
Good News Carolina FC Fans!
We got him! Brandon Williams Joins CFC's Full Time Staff!
Brandon Williams has accepted the position of Director for our Developmental & Micro Soccer Programs. Yes, he is presently serving in this capacity, but only on a part time basis. In recognition of
Brandon’s importance and value to the progress and development of CFC’s programs and players, we have secured his expertise on a full time basis beginning June 1, 2008. More information about
Brandon, as well as exciting new changes to our Developmental Program, will be announced in the near future. Get a head start on the Fall ’08 Season and register online now!
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