March 2010

To:  All Members of Parkland Area Soccer Club

On behalf of the Board of Directors, Program Coordinators and the Key Volunteers of our Club, I look forward to the Spring Season and the rest of this year with great expectation and soaring anticipation for the growth and development of our club.  Over the past few months there have been a number of significant changes to our club, our programs, our committees and the way we present ourselves to the public.  We feel these changes will help us grow and develop our young athletes, our capabilities and expertise, and our brand.

Since our beginnings in 2005, my predecessors on the Board of Directors have carefully and consistently worked to make our club foundation strong.  And so today we embark on our 6^th year of operations and look to grow and develop the structure to put on that strong foundation.  We believe that we offer the best Soccer Value in this area and our consistent strong membership numbers allow us to plan for our future growth and development.  Our goal this year is to grow and develop our players, our programs, our committees, our volunteers, our sponsorship and our respect and admiration in our community and the soccer community.

The most impressive change is that we have strengthened, increased and focused our Coaching Committee on the growth and development of our players, noted above as one of my key objectives for this year.  We believe it is essential and critical that we provide affordable high level training for our players and coaches.  With this in mind, our coaching committee is developing plans and working with our programs on training plans and curriculums for every member of our club to help them become the best soccer player that is within them.  We will once again offer our Player Development Program Clinics this spring and summer.  Our program information will be posted on our site and emailed to you in the very near future.

Another positive change is to our website.  Hopefully you visit the website regularly and if not, I encourage you to make time to visit the site soon and often.  Through many hours of work and development by a few key volunteers, we now have a portal that reflects the strengths of our club for our members and to the public. Our site is a tremendous source of information about who we are and the programs we offer.  Very few days go by where I do not receive a compliment on the site and its content.  Our content is changing daily and as our experience with the new site grows, we expect to make this the best option for our members to keep current on the success of our membership and opportunities for growth and development.

We also have a new service for our email communication.  We are convinced that electronic communication is the most effective means to reach our membership and keep them informed on club programs and activities.  We hope you find our messages informative and helpful as a way to stay up to date on Parkland Area Soccer.

The founding members of Parkland Area Soccer Club chose the Volunteer Model as the basis for our membership.  They believed this to be the best model for our membership.  They spent many hours debating the various models available and determined that volunteers who give freely of their time will always work toward what is best for the players, our children.  I know there are many options available to our members for their soccer experience and I thank you for continuing to choose our club and the ideals we strive for.  With this in mind, I ask you to volunteer.  Each and every one of you has talents and skills that we need.  In your professional and personal lives, you have expertise in many areas.  We need your expertise to help us grow and develop our club.  On our website there is a news item that lists a few key positions we need and I ask you to contact me and get involved.  Like all organizations, the business of our club requires all the disciplines needed to run any organization.  We need educators, organizers, mentors, leaders, thinkers and doers.  I ask you to look at the talents that you have and to get involved today to help us in our goal to grow and develop this year.

As many of you know, Major League Soccer is coming to Eastern Pennsylvania.  As posted on our website, we are proud to be the First Lehigh Valley Soccer Club to partner with the Philadelphia Union.  This partnership will provide a great opportunity for our players and their families to be exposed to professional soccer both here in the Lehigh Valley and professional soccer at the new stadium in Chester, Pa.  We receive many benefits with this partnership and we hope that the exposure to the professional players and coaches will add to the value we bring to our players in the Lehigh Valley.

I am honored to be the acting steward and voice of Parkland Area Soccer Club.  The stewards who came before me have served the club well and with your help it is my goal to continue to provide the Best Soccer Value in our area and to grow and develop our club.

Please email me at president@parklandsoccer.org. I want to hear from you.  I want you to helps us grow and develop.  I want you to feel the energy and enthusiasm I see when I interact with the volunteers and members of our club.  I want you to experience the rewards that come from seeing the smiles on the thousands of faces of our players when they step out on the pitch.  Become more involved as the rewards are priceless.

For our players and the love of the Game,

Jim Fell

President

Parkland Area Soccer Club

www.parklandsoccer.org

TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community-based training and team placement program for young athletes with disabilities and is a US Youth Soccer program.  The program is designed to bring the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to any boy or girl, ages 6-19.

PASC has offered TOPSoccer since the Fall of 2006.  In the Spring 2008 our TOPSoccer program has expanded to include children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy.  As the program grows, so will the opportunities for athletes with other disabilities.  Our goal is to enable all young athletes with disabilities to become valued and successful members of our soccer family. 

TOPSoccer Flyer

For more information, please contact our TOPSoccer Coordinator at TOPSoccer@parklandsoccer.org.

You could win a VIP Skills Clinic Hosted by an MLS Player for Your US Youth Soccer Team!

You may dream about scoring the big goal and winning the game, but there are so many other ways to play with confidence on the soccer field. Were you the teammate who passed out the assists? Did you devote extra time – or help a pal – to learn how to bend it, cross it, tackle it, or juggle it? Tell us your story about how you demonstrated confidence and you could win the Degree® Cool & Confident Kid Award, which includes a VIP Skills Clinic hosted by an MLS player and $500 for your US Youth Soccer team.

If you’re on a US Youth Soccer team and will be between the ages of 8-12 on Dec. 31, 2010, you’re eligible to enter. Just ask your parent or legal guardian to help you print out and complete this Official Entry Form. Remember: while you can only enter once, you can be a Cool & Confident Kid all the time!

Details 

Download and print the entry form   

Official rules and prizes

Several PASC Players Announced For ODP Pool!

PASC is pleased to share the announcement that the following players have been identified by the Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association for the...

• Disguised Referee in Warminster
• Car Theft at North Whitehall Soccer Field, reported in Parkland Press 10/7/10

Contest to Win Soccer Tickets!

Are YOU a player, a coach, a soccer mom, the “flag guy”, or a grandparent on the sideline? It doesn’t matter–we want to know,  “Why do you love PASC soccer?”

By filling...

Hi Everyone,

Time for the old and infirm to strut their stuff again – the PASC Fall Coaches’ Game will be held at Lehigh County Fields on November 6^th (kick-off 6:30pm) and you’re all invited to play.  Afterwards we will again repair to Red Robin on Tilghman Street for a (hopefully) convivial post-game get-together.

The Club and Red Robin will supply appetizers but unless team captains John  Madeira and Jim Fell step up to the plate you will have to buy your own drinks. Even if you aren’t able to play in the game the Club still extends an invitation to you to join in the fun at Red Robin. It’s a small thank you for the effort you put in each season.

It’s that time again.  Red Robin will be hosting our 12th PASC Day on Sunday, October 17th from 12 - 8 pm.

Red Robin Flyer

PASC Participants,

The Game Schedules are now posted for U5 Micro, U6 Kinder, U7 and U8 teams.

In-House Game Schedules

Game Schedules for U8 Boys revised 9/9/10, U8 Girls revised 9/15/10.

This coaching clinic will be held at Philadelphia Union’s PPL Park and is for as many coaches as you would like to attend.  It is not limited, so whoever can make it is perfectly ok. 

The clinic will be run by Union Assistant Coach John Hackworth and is ONLY open to coaches.  The session will last 60-90 minutes and will cover game day preparation, weekly preparation, basic skills, etc. 

Coaching Clinic Flyer

EPYSA is hosting two camps for children ages 10-17 in Malvern, PA.

Day Camp 7/26-30; Resident Camp 7/11-15 or 7/18-22. 

EPYSA Camp Flyer

Muhlenberg College is offering two camps this summer;

Soccer Camp  and a Multi-Sport Camp.

Click on flyer for details.

Muhlenberg Camp Flyer

PHS Goalkeeper Flyer 

Velocity Sports Performance will be hosting a summer speed & agility camp for soccer athletes in August.

Velocity is offering all PASC members a 20% discount (total fee $120 – only $10 per session) due to our partnership with them.  Training is for players of ages 8 - 14.   

Interested players/parents should contact Devon directly at a610-973-1530 or dramella@velocitysp.com.

Velocity Camp Flyer

Kutaiba Nazif Layne Turner Stephanie Beese

Nichole & Joe Khalil Mike Andrejow

Why do you love PASC soccer?

Individual Winners:

Kutaiba Nazif, U19 Boys Rec Team

"Parkland Area Soccer Club has given me the chance to practice the game that I love.... a unique and a well organized club that helps its players stand out in their games. Every effort that is put by the sponsors, organizers, and coaches is a stepping block for me to be a better player in the future..."

Layne Turner, U12B Travel Coach

"I love PASC because it is not perfect.  It is a family made up of attitudes, opinions, differences and passions... 

the PASC family is committed to each other and promotes - the love of kids, the love of soccer and the desire to shape individuals."

Team Entry Winner:

Stephanie Beese for the U10 Boys Travel Team

"I wish my son’s team could see a Philadelphia Union Game because these boys have so much fun playing soccer ... that they would really enjoy some time off the green to watch great soccer."

Nominated Winners: 

Nichole and Joe Khalil

"Nichole has successfully and professionally coordinated our Club Festivals that has now put smiles on the faces of our members for six consecutive years!  Joe has been there to help...

Hats off to Nichole and Joe!"

Mike Andrejow, U19B Rec Team

"Mike has been an important member of our rec program not only for coaching, but for being our intermediary with LCCC in negotiating use of their fields... Mike has done a great job representing PASC"

Congratulations to our Contest Winners to date.  Thank you for your dedication and love of PASC!

Hi PASC Leaders,

     I just wanted to say "Thanks!" for putting together a great opportunity for coaches, volunteers, and players at the Philadelphia Union game yesterday. My wife, kids, and I all had a great time and we also got to see a great game by the Union.

     You all do a tremendous job with the club and beyond and don’t hear enough how much it is appreciated. So Thanks for everything you guys do!

Best regards,

Kent Hickey

Youth Soccer Coaches Chalk Talk

Philadelphia Union is hosting Chalk Talks for Youth Coaches.  Only 2 dates remain this year and attendance is limited to the first 50 coaches that respond back will be accommodated for each game. Each coach must have a ticket to the game they are attending or they will not be allowed in. The coaches who are attending will need to check in at the Media Gate, which is located on the Toyota Plaza in between the Supporters Gate and the Team Shop. Each coach will have to check in 2 hours prior to kick off. The Chalk Talk will start promptly 1 hour and 45 minutes prior to kick off. We will not wait if coaches are running late. The session will last 20-30 minutes. Once the session is over, your coaches will be escorted back out of the stadium to re-join their families/friends and then can re-enter the stadium once the gates open 60 minutes prior to kick off. 

If interested in attending, contact Bert Mukkulainen bmukku@ptd.net.

9/10 vs. Portland 7:30PM –                    Check In Time – 5:30PM

9/17 vs. Columbus 7:30PM –                 Check In Time – 5:30PM

South Africa hasn’t been the only place to see scintillating soccer skills over the past few weeks.  Once again the Club coaches put on an equally sublime show at Lehigh County Fields in the Spring edition of the Coaches Game.  And no matter what problems the teams in South Africa may have had with the Jabulani ball the coaches showed that at their skill level the ball makes no difference. 

With numbers depleted through various coaches having other commitments and the hot and humid evening, the pace of the game was somewhat leisurely, though with the notable exception of Trevin Berger for Jim Fell’s Black team who made the Energizer bunny look positively idle.  Trevin spearheaded the Black team’s 5-4 win with a hat-trick though he owed much to renewing his u-12 Premier Boys coaching alliance with Brad Evans.  Brad’s calm organizing and faultless distribution (man among boys after all) were the key for the Black team and despite holding the team together in midfield/defense for most of the night he also managed to score twice.  With no subs available the Black team suffered an early reverse when Greg Herczeg, visiting from New York but subjected to cruel and unusual punishment by brother Vinnie by being ’invited’ to play, pulled a hamstring.

Even facing 10 men, however, John Madeira’s Red team struggled to find each other and the net.  Maybe John, like his compatriot Ronaldo in South Africa, found the pressure of the occasion too much while Bert Mukkulainen seemed to be still trying to come to terms with the fact that Sweden failed even to qualify for the World Cup.  Towards the end it looked like playing much of the game with 10 men might tell on the Black team but with Jim Fell an immovable force in midfield and the Red team finding the goalkeeper rather than the back of the net they held on to secure a narrow win. 

As ever it was a fun game, however, and we look forward to the Fall renewal. 

Cheers, George

FeFe and Helen Flynn discussing whether she should throw a curveball or a fastball for the first pitch!

Nearly one hundred PASC members were in attendance at our first annual "PASC at Coca-Cola Park" this afternoon to cheer on the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (AAA-affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies).

Pictured below, Helen Flynn with father and coach, Mike flynn.

The Parkland Area Soccer Club is pleased to announce the Tryout Schedule for the 2010 / 2011 Travel Season.  Tryouts will start on Monday April 26, 2010 for the U9 boys and girls teams and with a...

PASC is offering two Player Development Programs with Bruce Morris for any player who is U8 or older.  There are multiple sessions during both the spring and early summer.  The flyer below lists all sessions, dates, and times.  Registration, linked below, is online for those interested.

PDP Flyer                     Register Now

Philadelphia Independence vs FC Gold Pride

Hello Club Affiliates!

Hope you all are having a fantastic day! I wanted to make you aware of a special opportunity that we are making available strictly for our Club Affiliates. As you know, FC Gold Pride is coming to town on Sunday, June 13th. They sit currently in first place while we are right behind them in second. The atmosphere at the stadium is going to be fantastic and I wanted to invite you all out to the game.

As a special incentive, groups of 50 or more from clubs will have the opportunity to have a post game photograph taken with arguably the best female soccer player in the world, Marta! I’ve personally seen here play, and she definitely keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout the game! 

Please pass this along to your teams, coaches, parents, and of course players. If your club members are interested, please contact me directly and we will get you taken care of! Come out and support the Independence as they take on the top player in the world!

Kelly Rowland | Director of Outreach
Philadelphia Independence
email:   kelly.rowland@wpsphillyindependence.com
website:www.wpsphillyindependence.com

Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Oliver Freeman and I am the PDO (Player Development Officer) for Parkland Area Soccer Club for this season.

A BIT ABOUT ME: I am 21 years old and was born and...

The Parkland Area Soccer Club is pleased to announce the Tryout Schedule for the 2010 / 2011 Travel Season.  Tryouts will start on Monday April 26, 2010 for the U9 boys and girls teams and with a...

Union/PASC Flyer

Any team(s) with at least 30 tickets, gets 1 player and 1 club representative onto the field at halftime to be honored for Youth Soccer Appreciation Day.  Wear your PASC jersey to show the fans in attendance your team’s great accomplishment and support for Philadelphia Union!

Velocity Sports Performance will be hosting a 7-week evening Adult Fitness Boot Camp Class.  This class will be 7-weeks in duration.  Check out the flyer below and register today!   For more details contact Devon Ramella at 610-973-1550.

Adult Fitness Flyer

FREE Clinic for any PASC player!

Philadelphia Independence is holding a Spring Break Camp.  Registration includes a ticket to the April 1^st preseason match vs Penn State and the April 11^th home opener vs Atlanta Beat.  Campers will also watch a training session and meet the Philadelphia Independence players.  Spring Break Flyer.

The girls will be held on Friday, April 16th from 6-7:15 pm.

The boys will be held on Friday, April 23rd from 6-7:15 pm.

Click on the flyer for details.  Muhlenberg Soccer Clinic Flyer

10% of all checks will be donated to the family via the Funeral Home to help cover expenses related to her death. This includes EAT-IN or TAKE-OUT.

You must bring a copy of the attached flyer to Red...

PASC is pleased to announce that we have once again decided to support the Walk Now for Autism Speaks walk and fundraiser here in the Lehigh Valley. 

Our...

PASC needs you!  Click on the position to inquire. 

• Communications / Newsletter (available now; newly created position)

Junior Level V Form        Junior Level VI Form 

Still Not Registered?

 PASC hosts EPYSA Grade 8 Referee Course in March.  

Registrations must be received by February 22nd.

Referee Course Flyer

Q&A from Eastern Pennsylvania Soccer Association Referee Committee. 

PASC is in search of a host family for our visiting NASC Player Development Officer (PDO).  Hosting will be for about 10 weeks during the spring season (late March-mid June).   The PDO will most likely be from the U.K. (London, England). 

If interested, please contact bmukku@ptd.net.