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What a year it has been for Greg McElroy!
Greg is a longtime coach for Pacesetter Soccer Club. Last year, when an opening became available, Greg became the DOC of Girls. While acting as the DOC of Girls, Greg continued his coaching duties as the head coach for the Ottawa Hills Boys Soccer team. On top of that, Greg maintained his involement in his artistic design company Studio 360 and enjoyed life as a very recently married man.
Greg's "girl teams" had a good season and shall come back this Spring stronger than ever. Greg's Ottawa Hills team (which has a healthy number of Pacesetter players) did very well in the State Tournament and Greg's coaching of that team landed him the coveted Coach of the Year Award from NWOSSCA.
We applaud Greg for all his efforts and accolades. And, we understand when Greg tells us that his plate is too full. Greg will continue to coach a Pacesetter team or two, but has stepped down as DOC of Girls.
Congratulations to you, Greg, you have had a great year!
Boys 13 Red Prevail in All-PSC Final
The U13 Boys Premier Red team successfully competed in the Internationals Season Finale Tournament in Canton Ohio October 26-28.
The first game Saturday was against the Sycamore Arsenal team and Pacesetter prevailed 4-1. The 2nd game was another decisive win against Columbus Blast at 4-0. Sunday's competition ended in a 5-1 victory over Woodridge, leading to a match up in the final game against our own Pacesetter Boys Premier Black team.
The Red team snagged the win against black 4-0 to become the champs. With Black as the Finalists, a great showing for the Pacesetter Club!
This tournament truly capped off an outstanding season for the Red Team with only 1 loss between tournaments and league play all season. The MI Premier league record for the Red team is 9-0, Festival Tourney 4-0, Mead Cup 3-1-1, Fall Ball 4-0 and Internationals 4-0.
U12 Girls Dominate Fall Ball
The U12 Girls Premier competed in the Fall Ball Tournament in the U12 8 v 8 Gold Division over the weekend of Sept 29 - 30. The girls started the tournament with a foggy win over St. Francis Fire of Indianapolis 2 - 1. They had another win over an Indiana team later on Saturday, 2 - 0 over WSU green from Avon, Indiana. On Sunday the girls beat the Steel Town Magic from Pittsburgh 7 - 0. The three wins earned them a trip to the finals on Sunday afternoon against the St. Francis Fire again. This time the girls prevailed 3 - 1 bringing home some more hardware!
U12 Girls Dominate Fall Ball
The U12 Girls Premier competed in the Fall Ball Tournament in the U12 8 v 8 Gold Division over the weekend of Sept 29 - 30. The girls started the tournament with a foggy win over St. Francis Fire of Indianapolis 2 - 1. They had another win over an Indiana team later on Saturday, 2 - 0 over WSU green from Avon, Indiana. On Sunday the girls beat the Steel Town Magic from Pittsburgh 7 - 0. The three wins earned them a trip to the finals on Sunday afternoon against the St. Francis Fire again. This time the girls prevailed 3 - 1 bringing home some more hardware!
Pictured L to R front row: Natalie Deeb, Kassie Memmer, Alysha Welch, Becca Joseph, Alyssa Heintschel, Marina Zeller, Emma Scanes back row: Coach Greg, Dani Johnson, Stephanie Duwve, Erin Bishop, Lauren Cooperider, Ashley Ingle, Emily Felser, Coach Casey
U13 Boys Champs at Fall Ball
Pacesetter Boys U13 Premier Red competed in the Fall Ball soccer tournament in Cincinnati, OH October 5-7. They came out of their final game played in 92 degree heat and sun as the champions! They were undefeated in the tournament, including 2 shut outs, in spite of missing 3 regular players.
Game one was against the NKUnited Hotdogs from Kentucky, final score 2-0. Game two against PASA/Flash Elite of Pickerington, OH, final Score 4-1 Game three against ISC Storm 94 from Centerville, OH, final Score 5-0. Final Game against the Michigan Strikers Red, final Score 4-3.
U13 Boys Premier Red Mead Cup Finalists
The Pacesetter Boys Premier Red U-13 team competed over Labor Day weekend, September 1-3, 2007 in Centerville, Ohio at the Mead Cup. The team competed in the top level at this tournament (Five Star division) against 15 other highly ranked teams from Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky.
The first game on Saturday was against WC United Blue. Pacesetter won 2-0. The 2nd and 3rd competitions were played on Sunday. PSC Red defeated Ann Arbor Arsenal Blue 4-1 in the 1st game and tied the highly ranked Juventus (OH FC) team 1-1 to place first in our division A.
The semi-final game on Monday pitted Pacesetter against Worthington United Blue. Again, Pacesetter prevailed in a tight 1-0 win to move forward to the final game.
The final game was played in desert-like conditions due to incredibly dry fields. FC Nova Black were the 2-0 victors but our U13 Boys Finalists were the champs in our eyes! Congratulations boys!
Mead Cup Good to U12 Girls Premier
The Pacesetter U12 Girls Premier team competed in the FiveStar Top division at the Mead Cup Tournament over Labor Day weekend, Sept 1 - 3 in Dayton Ohio.
The girls beat Javanon 96 Red 3 - 1 in their game on Saturday. After a wonderful team and family party at Coach Casey's parents house and a relaxing evening the girls came out strong on Sunday. They beat Mockingbird Green 5 - 0 on Sunday morning and then beat GSSC 96 White 3 - 0 on Sun afternoon. Those 3 wins put the girls in the championship final on Monday against the Michigan Gators FC 96 Orange.
The game was extremely close throughout with the score after regulation 0 - 0. We played two 10 minute overtimes and the girls lost 1 - 0 in the last stages of the second overtime. The girls played like champions all weekend!
Front Row: (L to R) Alysha Welch, Rebecca Joseph, Alyssa Heintschel, Dani Johnson, Emily Felser, Marina Zeller Back Row: (L to R) Coach Greg McElroy, Stephanie Duwve, Lauren Cooperider, Ashley Ingle, Kassie Memmer, Erin Bishop, Emma Scanes, Natalie Deeb, Coach Casey Staples
Uniroyal and Tireman Drive Donations to Club
TOLEDO, OHIO, (Dec. 5, 2007) - Pacesetter Soccer Club is receiving a donation of more than $1500.00 in funds and equipment from Tireman Auto Service Centers and Uniroyal Tire as part of a longstanding program designed by Uniroyal to support youth soccer across the nation.
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Brian Cairns 1946-2006
Brian Andrew Cairns, for whom we recently named our training fields, passed away on July 29, 2006.
Hailing from Edinburgh, Scotland, Brian moved to Toledo in 1979 where he worked as a consulting engineer primarily for Owens Illinois. Brian's lifelong passion for soccer touched our Club in many wonderful ways. Brian, along with Chuck Scharte, was instrumental in forming Pacesetter Soccer Club and Brian was our first Director of Coaching. As Director, Brian brought in former professional players, from Ohio, Michigan, the UK and the Africas, to train our players. Brian was the head coach of the Pacesetter 71's, a successful team that won many tournaments and State Cup championships, all at a time when our Club was in its infancy.
Brian's love and support of our Club never diminished. The time and attention he devoted to Pacesetter kids helped build our Club into the fine program that exists today.
Harpel Conquers All in National Goalie War
Boca Raton, Fla March 18, 2006
It may not be real combat, but Nick Harpel still saw plenty of action. He claimed the top prize of National Goalie War Champion in the U16/U17 age group at the 2005 National Goalie War Championships held March 18, 2006 in Boca Raton, Florida.
In winning the age group, Nick had to face 18 opponents before defeating the runner-up in the finals. The score in the championship match was 18 to 9.
Nick plays goalkeeper for the Pacesetter U17 Premier team and for St. Johns Jesuit H.S. Nick also participates in the Olympic Development Program.
PSI '05: Another Success!
June 17, 2005
Pacesetter Soccer Club hosted the second Pacesetter Showcase Invitational Tournament (PSI) over the 2005 Memorial Day weekend. The PSI was a huge success!
One-hundred thirty eight teams, representing over 30 Clubs, played more than 250 games starting Saturday morning and ending Monday late afternoon.
Mother Nature complimented our well-tended fields with perfect weather, despite ominous forecasts.
Games began on time and were supervised by excellent referees and volunteer field marshals.
Our visiting teams were enthusiastic about our playing fields, the professional manner in which we hosted the PSI, and our attention to large and small details.
[we] congratulate you and all your volunteers for running a tournament that was first class in every aspect. Our parents and players remain in awe at the quality of the fields we played on and are unanimous in regarding yours as the best organized tournament we have attended. We felt the officiating to be of a high standard and of course the quality of teams we faced was very high.
You were very detailed and you can tell that you devoted a great deal of time to ensure that everything ran smooth from our perspective.
Pacesetter Soccer Club thanks the many, many volunteers who worked hundreds of hours before, during and after the PSI. Without the hard work of our wonderful volunteers, the PSI could not have taken place.
PSC Players Put Pen to Paper
February 18, 2005
Over the years The Pacesetter Soccer Club has constantly produced top quality student-athletes to sign National Letters of Intent with NCAA colleges/universities and this year is no different. Six players from one of the most successful teams in the club's history will take their soccer skills and academic traits and perform at the NCAA level. The current U-18 girls team have won seven club state championships and numerous tournaments within Region II. The following players will be stepping up to the next level and competing against the best student-athletes in the country not only on the field, but on the academic front.
STEPHANIE WURTH (Sylvania, OH/St. Ursula Academy) has signed for University of Dayton who competes in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Wurth played for St. Ursula Academy and led the team to a final four appearance at state finishing with 1st Team All- League, 1st Team All-District, 1st Team All-State, 1st Team All-Region honors in her senior year.
"We are thrilled to have Stephanie Wurth join our program at the University of Dayton. Besides being an accomplished player, Steph is a strong student and a great character. We project her as a central player, either in midfield or in the defensive third. Having a foundation of excellent soccer skills, a good understanding of the game and a strong willingness to learn and succeed. Steph should be able to step in and contribute immediately. She will play an important role as we continue to build a nationally prominent soccer program." Mike Tucker, Head Women's Soccer Coach, University of Dayton.
DEIDRE ABOUAHMED (Sylvania, OH/St. Ursula Academy) has committed to Mars Hill College, NC who competes in the South Atlantic College. Abouahmed played for St. Ursula Academy and also led the team to a final four appearance at the state level scoring an abundance of goals at club and high school. Abouahmed earned 2nd Team All-City honor in her senior year and seven club state titles in her career.
AMANDA JACKSON (Sylvania, OH/Southview) has signed for Ashland University who competes in the GLIAC Conference. Jackson played for Southview High School and was the team captain in 2003/04 and was named All-District Honorable Mention in 2002/03/04. Jackson also earned seven club state titles in her illustrious club career as a defender. "Very happy to have someone of Amanda's personality and ability to be part of Ashland Women's Soccer Program. As a player she brings consistency and her personality will fit well into the team's chemistry." John Hall, Head Women's Soccer Coach, Ashland University.
JESSICA OKOROAFO (Sylvania, OH/Northview) has signed for Purdue University who competes in the Big Ten Conference. Okoroafo played for Northview High School and led the team to great success earning 1st Team All-District, 1st Team All-State, 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-American honors in her senior year. Okoroafo was named the District Player of the Year.
"We are very excited to have a player of Jessica's abilities join our program. She combines a solid technical game with good athleticism. We know that she excels in taking players on and has a knack for scoring goals. With the graduation of three forwards from last year's squad there will be chances aplenty for young players to step in and fill the void. We feel comfortable that Jessica has that ability." Robert Klatte, Head Women's Soccer Coach, Purdue University.
BRITTANY HANSEN (Toledo, OH/St. Ursula) has signed for the University of Cincinnati who competes in the Big East Conference. Hansen played for St. Ursula and for The Pacesetter Soccer Club in goal. Hansen finished her senior year earning 1st Team All-League, 1st Team All-District and was asked to play in the Senior All-Star Game.
CIARA GOSSETT (Sylvania, OH/Southview) has signed for Tiffin University. Gossett led the attack for Southview High School this last season.
Tiffin University Head Coach Rudy Brownell, "We feel that Ciara can step in and contribute as a freshmen. We look forward to her challenging for a starting position. With this addition our team will have more depth at the forward spot. We are happy to have Ciara."
"I was very honored to coach such a dedicated and talented group of players. We had tremendous club success due to the talent level on the field and I had good people with strong personalities who thrived on working hard. These ladies will become very successful at the NCAA level both on and off the field of competition due to their work ethics. I wish them all the very best in their future endeavors." Darren Moore, Director of Coaching.
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Club Alum Earns Collegiate Honor
February 18, 2005
Former Pacesetter standout, Melissa Ford (Sylvania, Oh / Northview) has been named women's soccer Honorable Mention NAIA All-American after an outstanding season. Ford was the sweeper for the Dragons, who held their opponents to 16 goals all season with a 0.86 GAA. Tiffin University finished the season with an impressive 11-6-1 record. Ford is a Psychology major who plans on attending graduate school somewhere on the east coast. She was a three-year varsity captain and First Team All-League and All-District her Junior and Senior year. Melissa is the daughter of Rick and Mary Ford and a sister to brother Chris.
Pacesetter Enters Agreement with Adidas
February 23, 2005
The Pacesetter Soccer Club has signed a contract with the world's number one soccer company Adidas. After a year of evaluation, selection and negotiation, Adidas has jumped on board to help propel the club's image even further in the world of club soccer. The club has signed a three year contract which states that all Pacesetter teams and it's coaching staff will now proudly wear the three stripe logo of Adidas on the field of competition.
"I am very excited about seeing the players and coaches of the Pacesetter Soccer Club in Adidas gear. Adidas has a long and reputable history as a provider of quality soccer gear. Being associated with them puts our players and coaches in some of the finest most recognized soccer apparel in the world. The quality and styling of the Adidas uniforms that have been chosen are sure to make every player, coach and parent proud. Look for some of our high school teams to be sporting the new look this spring with all teams wearing Adidas by the fall season" Steve Wurth, President of Pacesetter Soccer Club.
"Adidas America is proud to have the Pacesetter Soccer Club as part of the adidas family of top level soccer clubs in the country. We look forward to a long-term relationship with the Pacesetter organization and the continued success of the club both regionally and nationally" David Clark, adidas America representative.
Adidas will also be heavily involved in the sponsorship of the Pacesetter Showcase Invitational 2005, The Pacesetter Soccer Academy and the summer soccer camp program.
PSC Academy Draws to Successful Conclusion
October 17, 2004
Please keep checking our website at www.pacesettersoccer.net for future dates and all other club information.
Bryant Nets School Record 100th
September 16, 2004
On Monday, September 13, Pacesetter Dan Bryant scored the 100th goal of his Ottawa Hills High School varsity soccer career against TAAC foe Emanuel Baptist. The school record of 99 goals was held by Chase Ormond, a 2001 Ottawa Hills graduate now attending Stanford. Bryant, a co-captain of the 2004 Ottawa Hills Varsity Soccer Team has also been selected to the NSCAA/Adidas 2003 High School Boys All-Region IV (Mid-East) team and is a two-time selection to the All-Ohio Div. III second team and has twice been named Player of the Year in the Northwest Ohio High School Soccer League, and is also a three-time selection to the D3 Northwest Boys All District First Team. Bryant is considered a top college soccer prospect.
Moront Earns Spot On ODP Regional Team
August 7, 2004
Taylor Moront (Toledo. OH) has been selected to the United States Youth Soccer Region II Girls Olympic Development Program team in the U-15 age group division. Moront attended Region II camp in DeKalb, IL where the top eighteen players from fourteen midwestern states came together to play and be coached by regional and national coaching staff members. Thirty players were then picked to represent Region II.
Taylor with the U10 Girls she helps coach.
According to Dianna Jimenez, Region II Administrator, "being selected to the regional pool is a major accomplishment. Taylor will now be observed now and in the future for possible selection to the United States National Team. Some of these players have gone on to win Olympic Gold medals in 1996 and are represented on the Women's World Cup, 2004 Olympic and National teams."
Moront is the daughter of Dr. Michael and Susan Moront. She is an incoming freshmen at St. Ursula Academy, where she will be coached by Bruce Peterson. Moront is a member of the U-15 Pacesetter Soccer Club and is coached by Darren Moore, Director of Coaching.
"Taylor is a tremendous soccer prospect with bags of potential to go further at the next level. It's not a surprise that she was offered a place on the regional team. She has raw pace and power which is very hard to defend against. By playing with the top talent in Region II and competing against the best in the US and overseas Taylor will enhance her game enormously" stated Darren Moore, Director of Coaching, Pacesetter Soccer Club.
"The competition levels are tremendously high and it's a very intense week of training. To get picked at the end of the week and to have the opportunity to travel and play against the calibre of players is a great soccer education. To have players from Pacesetter Soccer club on the pool team speaks very highly of how the club has and will keep developing players to benefit Region II" added Simon Boddison, ODP Region II Coach/Technical Director, Pacesetter Soccer Club.
Moront is currently giving something back to the game by assisting with the club's coaching staff in the development of the U-9/U-10 girls age groups.
The Pacesetter Soccer Club and US Youth Soccer join forces...
September 13, 2004
The month of September has been declared US Youth Soccer month. Pacesetter Soccer Club has acknowledged this fact by offering a youth academy for ages 5-9 to join in with the national celebrations. These are offered on Friday evenings throughout September from 5:30-6:30pm (also October 1st, 8th). NCAA colleges and over twenty states have also supported the theme along with the President, George Bush who sent a letter to US Soccer with his support for the month long celebration.
"Being part of something this big that affects so many youth soccer players is tremendous. If Pacesetter Soccer Club can help to educate our youngsters of today about exercise and leading healthy lifestyles, that's something we take pride in. That's why it's very important that Toledo's premier soccer club supports the month of soccer festivities and provides a fun, exciting environment for our youth soccer players to participate" Simon Boddison, Technical Director of Coaching.
For more information about the Pacesetter Soccer Academy, please call the office at (419) 885-3140 and speak to Neil Burchell, Director of the Academy.
Club Offers Something Extra
August 7, 2004
Pacesetter Soccer Club are conducting their team camps to kick off the fall season (Aug 2-13). Each team competing within the club will get first hand instruction for a week under the guidance of the club's full time qualified coaching staff. Each training session lasts for 2/2.5 hours and runs Monday-Thursday.
"The goal of offering a team camp environment gives the player the chance to get a jump start on their fall season. It brings the group together and helps to re-focus on where the group finished off last Spring. If we have a new group of players recently joined the club or a new team, it helps them to settle into the club, learn new faces before the hectic season of travel and competition starts. It's a fun and enjoyable time for the players and the coaching staff" added Darren Moore, Director of Coaching"
"The team camp is vital for development and it gets the team back on the same page for the new fall season. In order to remain the most successful club within the Toledo area, it's vital that we offer these camps to our membership," Simon Boddison, Technical Director of Coaching.
PSC U10 A Team March On
May 10, 2004
The young men in red, laced their boots on and came to battle against a very
talented team from Anthony Wayne on Sunday. The history books showed we hadn't
beaten our opponents ever in club history. After following a tremendous away
win at West Central United (5-0) on the Saturday the boys were in no mood to hold back.
A home game, a big crowd and a beautiful playing surface set the stage for this
crucial encounter. The lads came to play from the first whistle smacking the opponent
in a "politically correct fashion" in all areas of the field. With the wind to our
backs the lads dominated the early stages of the game thus taking the lead at half-time 3-1.
However, after hitting the woodwork on numerous occasions and not executing in front of
goal, the second half with the wind against definitely was a worrying thought......!!
After some second half tactical changes and a well-deserved half time break the lads
turned out their best second half performance of the season. The boys scored seven goals
and dominated in every sense of the word. Brett "Junky" held the back three together
and stamped his authority on Anthony Wayne's attack allowing them no time to settle on
the ball and shoot. Cooke and McPeek covered every blade of grass making things tick
in the engine room. "Big" Jack Saddemi and "Rushy" Naik came off the bench to notch
seven goals between them after missing out on Saturday's game. The final score was a
resounding 10-3 in favor of the lads wearing the Pacesetter club emblem on their shirts.
A very entertaining game for the paying spectator and a good advertisement for the game
of soccer. A fantastic "team" win against a very good opponent!
MVP: Jack Saddemi
The lads are slowly coming together as a team after a very poor showing against GTFC
in the opening game of the season. Competition for places is healthy, but the season
is still young and we'll be back on the training ground today looking to improve. The
team's record is 3-1.
Simon Boddison
Technical Director/Match Analyst
U-17 Boys State Cup Match Report
May 10, 2004
Pacesetter U-17 boys did battle once again last weekend at Pacesetter Park in the State Cup competition. Having drawn the "group of death," it was going to be extremely hard weekend. However, they rolled their sleeves up and out-worked their opponents.
Drawing Cleveland Force on the Saturday with only 12 players to pick from was always going to be tough. The lads started very poor against a team stacked with "superstars" by allowing the ball to bounce too many times in the penalty area and thus conceding three goals by half-time. The opponent was far superior in everything they did due to the lack of pressure the lads were willing to hand out.
After some stern words at half time to start "mixing it" with the boys in blue, they did just that! Anything dressed in blue were hounded off the ball in a most robust fashion. Goals came in abundance and Pacesetter crawled their way back to 3-3 to light up the crowd with some dazzling free flowing soccer entertainment. The boys then let their concentration levels drop once again and gave another sloppy tap in-goal to the visitors. However, the game was far from done as the boys in red flooded forward once again and notched their fourth goal to tie the game up.
A tremendous game against an opponent who simply didn't want to work hard and complete the task with a 3-0 goal lead at half time. The boys showed working class character and worked their socks off to grab a point from a game that should have been over by half-time. This would have been a great game for our other teams within the club to watch and learn from. A tremendous game for everyone involved.....
Sunday came around very quick and we laced the boots on once again to play Cleveland United. After a very dismal first 44 minutes where we played with no energy or passion, a very strong array of words were preached at half time in an area of the field that nobody could hear other than the players! The half time score was 1-1. The boys were challenged to say the least and came out with new energy and direction. They totally dominated the second half and won the encounter 3-2 and still missed a glut of chances. A tremendous come back yet again!
Having finished in our state cup bracket equal top, but with an inferior goal difference, we must now wait and see if the boys made it through to the next stage. Our results and effort definitely deserve the team to move on to the next stage. It's amazing what a "working class" effort can produce.
I have had the pleasure of working with these gentlemen throughout the season and they refuse to get beaten. They seem to find a way of getting a result even though the odds are heavily stacked against them. That's a trait, which is very rare. Great job lads!
Simon Boddison
Technical Director/U-17 Match Analyst
Pacesetter Soccer Club
Game Management / Preparation
April 12, 2004
After traveling to the Metro FC college showcase at the weekend with our U-17 Pacesetter team and winning three games, game preparation was vitally important in our success. Therefore, it was fitting to write a small article on some "ideas" that can be done during the game as well as prior and after a match with teams in order to help to gain success.
Whoever you're competing against you must have a "game plan" in how you are to gain the advantage on your opponent. Naturally, within the club structure, you may not have the time to scout the opponent, but you must adopt a strategy based upon your strengths and weakness of your team.
The initial question is how can I beat the opponent based upon my player personnel? Finding a way to hide your deficiencies is vital. How can I hide a less athletic player? How can I exploit the opponent's weaknesses? Questions have to be asked and answered within the first 10-15 minutes of a game if you haven't been able to scout the opponent. Reading the opponent's player personnel and how they actually play needs to be worked out immediately in order to tactically change things to help your team gain success. Naturally, analyzing the opponent and your own team is hard at the same time, but must happen if you are competing with age groups/clubs that are "expected" to win.
Changing a formation within the team is also a factor one must review. A coach may "tweak" a couple of things within a game and that in itself may make all the difference in changing the outcome of a game. If the team is losing and the clock is ticking down...do you play with three forwards vs. playing with two? Do you take a defensive minded player out of the game and add a more offensive minded player? If the team is winning the game, do I need to take a forward out of the game and replace him/her with a defensive minded player to help preserve a lead? The above are simply a few examples of some questions that must be asked throughout the duration of the game in order to help to gain success.
A lot of the club structure is designed that we have more than one game on a weekend during the season. Many clubs enter tournaments and can have 3-4 games within a period of 36-48 hours during a weekend. What can we do to get the most from our athletes prior to and after a game?
Naturally, taking care of one's body is vital. Replenishing the body with water, sports drinks, juices are very important. Our bodies sweat out water and salt when competing. Therefore, we need to re-hydrate to give our muscles the best possible chance to re-cooperate before our next game. So many times I see young athletes pick up a can of soda and drink it immediately after competition or they are given a "treat" of ice cream, chocolate, candy. Wrong!! Sports drinks and water must be put back into one's body to help to recover. Nourishing foods, which help the body recover, are recommended. Coaches and parents must monitor this.
Quality food (not fried, junk food) must be eaten prior and between games to energize our bodies. You have just burned off energy by competing and your body needs food in order to recover and prepare to compete again. Don't wait three hours before eating after a game. Eat immediately!
Getting a quality meal (pasta, bread, salad, fruit) 3-4 hours prior to a meal is what is recommended. Give yourself enough time to digest the food. Getting a quick "light" bite to eat between games is good. The use of energy bars/cereal bars between games works. Taking the athletes to the nearest fast food establishment for a burger, fries and coke is NOT!
Stretching before, during and after games is vital. This weekend I had the U-17's stretch and work out in the swimming pool, prior to and after all their games. It wakens the athlete up on a morning (mental preparation) and also helps to flush out any stiffness in their body from the last competition. It helps to relax and is also fun for the athlete to spend time in the water. It brings the team together and helps the athlete to visualize on their next competition. Athletes need to have a purpose and have direction in how they prepare at all times.
Getting a good night's rest in between games is also important. Having players running around in hotels late into the night doesn't help in their preparation. Get them off their feet and relaxing is a vital ingredient. Sitting in a hot tub for a short period of time (5-10 minutes) is relaxing, but long periods of time and especially on "game day" can sap strength from your muscles and detract from your preparation. This must be monitored!
I'm a big believer of preparing teams to play in the best possible way. If you're going to take the time to prepare, do it right and it does help. Our U-17's this last weekend had 12 players and played against bigger squads with greater talent levels. The game plan was correct, our activities between, prior and after were disciplined, but fun and we gained success. We won all three games and represented Pacesetter Soccer Club very professionally.
Administrator's Report
April 2004
We are closing in on the start of the 2004 Spring season. Thirty four teams will represent The Pacesetter Soccer Club in three leagues: Michigan State Premier Soccer Program, National-Midwest League, and Northwest Ohio Youth Soccer League.
Pacesetter Park will ring with soccer sounds on three weekends when tournaments take center stage. The Ohio North Snicker's State Cup group play will be held on the second weekend of May, the 8th and 9th. The semi-finals and finals will be held on the 15th and 16th. And the Pacesetter Showcase Invitational - the PSI - will be held on Memorial Day weekend, the 29th, 30th, and 31st. All three tournaments provide opportunities for the Pacesetter community to volunteer. The primary need is for field marshals, though there are other areas in which the coalition of the interested and enthusiastic may help. Ask your team manager or contact the club office at 419-885-3140 and ask how you can help.
Tryouts - yes, we need to start thinking about tryouts for next soccer year - will take place the week after the PSI, the first week of June. "What can I do now?" you ask. Think about youngsters who are not playing under the Pacesetter Soccer Club banner and should be. Talk to them now to encourage them to come to the try-out. There are lots of reasons to play for Pacesetter none the least of which is that playing Pacesetter soccer provides the best opportunity to learn and practice the skills that will prepare the player for the rigors of high school competition.
New this year for those trying out for U10 teams will be a combined tryout. The Pacesetter Soccer Club and Sylvania United tryouts will be held concurrently, directed by the coaching staff of The Pacesetter Soccer Club. That will provide the U10 youngsters with exposure to both clubs simultaneously and the parents the opportunity to evaluate what they want for their young players.
Watch for a "flyer" to come home from school with the dates and times for your youngsters' age group. Look for a sign on the board at the intersection of Main and Monroe in downtown Sylvania. Look for hand-outs at SYSA games in the park. Look for an ad in the Sylvania Herald.
History is fascinating. The history of the Pacesetter Soccer Club is replete with significant accomplishments. Think back, please. Think of the names of Pacesetter players who were selected for the state pool, the state team, the regional pool, and/or the regional team. Think of the teams who won state and/or regional championships. Think of the tournaments that stand out or the seasons that stand out. Be as specific as you can with names, dates, places. The Pacesetter Soccer Club has a glorious history. Not all of it has been captured. The club is looking for help in doing so. Contact the club office at 419-885-3140, at 5649 Mayberry Square East - Suite A, Sylvania, OH 43560, or rmcelroy@pacesettersoccer.net.
U-17 Boys Match Report
April 12, 2004
Pacesetter U-17's flew down to southern Illinois to compete in the Metro FC College
Showcase and came away with a record of 3-0-0 against some very strong opponents carrying
far bigger squads.
After four hours of sleep the lads were up at the crack of dawn to play Busch SC, St. Louis,
MO at 7:30am and destroyed them 4-1 with ample to spare. The lads in red stomped their
presence all over the field with Chad Taylor hitting the net early from a tight angle and
then followed up with George Davis getting one prior to the half time period. The men
in red came off at half time with a comfortable 2-0 lead.
Busch crept back into the game slotting the ball home, but Pacesetter replied with two more
goals. The first from Davis assisted by Jake Peters who calmly squeezed the ball past the
advancing keeper and then Mike Huguelet assisted by Byran Keverman buried the ball with
great effect to give the club a tremendous win against a very prestigious, competitive
club. Davis had the opponent in his back pocket all day long and the team's overall work
rate was second to none.
Man of the Match: George Davis
We then played Madison 56ers and beat them 1-0 in the afternoon. The field was more like
a marsh than a soccer surface, so the game wasn't made for free flowing soccer. The team
with more desire and a willingness to out work the opponent was the key factor. Madison had
17 players to our 12, but our character and resolve showed as we marched on to win 1-0.
Nick Kubiak was instrumental down the right hand side winning all his 1 vs. 1 encounters
thus stopping the opponent building any rhythm. Peters rattled the ball into the back
of the net assisted by Davis for the winner in the second half. Ben Phillips was called
into action for his shot stopping abilities once again in goal and denied the opponent
with his flexibility and bravery.
Definitely, not a game for the ESPN highlight show, simply a game played on a surface where
effort levels played more part in the game than attractive soccer. The lads left this
field absolutely physically drained, but with the result earned. A good day out for
anybody wearing the Pacesetter emblem.
Man of the Match: Nick Kubiak
After a recovery session in the hotel pool, a proper night's rest and some attention to
one's diet the lads brushed the dirt off their boots and lined up against Lou Fuz, another
mid-west power from St. Louis at 11:00am the next morning.
However, this game was all about Jake Peters who decided to stamp his authority all over the
game with a work rate second to none. It was only after 17 seconds that he barged his way
through the defense, shrugging people off like flies to give Pacesetter a lead before the
spectators had even paid for their hot dogs and taken their seats. Peters then got on the
end of another ball assisted by Davis due to sheer power and slotted the ball home with
conviction. Everything he touched turned to gold and today's game had his name written
all over it! The half time brought a 2-0 lead, which was a little flattering for the
opponent to say the least. With Kevin Brown and Jason Reager solid as a rock at the
back there were little chances for the opponent to score and if they had a sniff at goal,
Ben Phillips was in the right place at the right time. Aaron Lechlak and Byran Kaverman
battered the opponent in a politically correct fashion in the "engine room" sending a
message that we meant business throughout the encounter. As the second half went longer,
the lads in red raised their game and hit the wood work twice and then Davis got his third
of the weekend turning at the top of the box and striking low to the bottom corner assisted
by Peters. 3-0 was the final score and what a performance against a very talented team!
Yet again with only 11 players to use, players had to dig deep and fight for anything they
earned and they did just that. Jake Peters lead from the front with a superb performance
backed up by the lads behind him.
It's amazing what can be achieved when teams have the correct mind set. A true "working class"
performance!
The lads earned a day off on Monday and will hit the training ground on Tuesday to prepare for
their next opponent. A very successful weekend on and off the field of competition for
Pacesetter U-17's.
I'd like to thank Dennis Lechlak for all his managerial skills throughout the weekend in making
the trip run smoothly.
Man of the Match: Jake Peters
Player of the Weekend: Jake Peters
Simon Boddison
Technical Director/U-17 Match Analyst
Pacesetter Soccer Club
U-16 Boys Match Report
March 24, 2004
After traveling south to the blue grass state of Kentucky in search of greener pastures and
where horse trailers were in abundance, Pacesetter U-16 Boys were credited with three victories.
Unfortunately, the first game on Saturday morning was a forfeit as the Indiana Cyclones never
showed up for the contest. The opponent will be subject to a hefty fine for their lack of
organization by the league.
The second game was to be greeted by bouts of lightning storms and torrential rain, but it
was eventually played after lots of persuasion with the officiating crew. The lads in red
came out on top winning 3-1 against Fort Wayne-Indiana Citadel on a rain soaked field.
Goals scored by Tommy Mangotic and Josh Bohekamp gave the lads a very well deserved 2-0
lead at the half way mark. Citadel were allowed to creep back into the game in the second
half with a consolation goal to close the gap after a lack of concentration.
The second half started with a couple of tactical changes and Bobby Marquardt then scored from
about 35 yards out from the right hand side to give Pacesetter a deserved, but scrappy 3-1
victory.
Sunday morning brought Warren County Premier SC. They only had nine players eligible due to
suspension from the day prior. Complacency set in early with Pacesetter thinking that it
would be easy to beat a team with nine players. This was a mind set which nearly back fired!
It took a goal from Anthony Frogameni to clinch the game with 15 minutes left. The ball
wasn't cleared in the six-yard box and Anthony pounced on from six yards out to seal the
win against a very bruising team that had a game plan to kick anything that possessed a
heartbeat in red. Pacesetter struggled to put the game away as the tactical decision
making against a team with nine players left something to be desired. Slow movement of
play and little running off the ball allowed the opponent to compete. However, credit
must be given to the lads that they never retaliated against some late, crunching tackles
which would have been more at home in one of England's finest Sunday morning pub leagues.
The U-16's will look to get back to training this week in preparation to flying down to
Southern Illinois to compete in a college showcase hosted by Metro FC where the teams will
be of better competition. The U-16's are riding high at the top of the league undefeated
with a tremendous start to the season.
A word of thanks goes out to all the parents for their support throughout the weekend, it
was appreciated by everyone involved.
Simon Boddison
Technical Director/Match Analyst U-16 Boys
Pacesetter Soccer Club
From the Director's Desk
March 2004
.......first of all I'd like to thank the club and the Director of Coaching, Darren Moore for inviting me into the club and I'm very proud to carry the title of Technical Director of Pacesetter Soccer Club.
I have had the pleasure of working with all the technical development (foot skills) groups since January 26th and worked very closely with certain members of the club's coaching staff. I was asked to analyze where the club was at with the development and education of soccer currently in operation within the club structure.
As the outdoor season is now quickly upon us, the club like any other northern climate based club faces the challenge on now having to go outside and compete against teams that may have had a head start. This is due to the fact of training indoors with small spaces for the last two months. Both the U-16/U-17 boys have traveled this last weekend to Indianapolis, IN and Bowling Green, KY to compete on grass 11 vs. 11. However, competing against teams who may well be more prepared to play at this time of the year is an uncontrollable factor that we face each year. I look at it as an exciting challenge for player and coaches combined.
I'd like to share some thoughts about what I have found within the training aspects during the last six weeks with all our age groups. We have had a technical development (foot skills) period to enhance the skill level within the club primarily working very closely in very small groups or individuals. Technical development is a major part of the game and must be constantly worked upon. If our technique levels are poor the entire game breaks down and mistakes will occur frequently. Players within our club must become more technically refined if we are to keep advancing and gaining success.
Naturally, the staff has to bring new material that is fun and exciting to the coaching arena to constantly challenge our youth players based upon their age levels. This must be always competitive and enthusiastic so we test our players mentally and physically if we are to progress. However, if success is to be gained part of the responsibility also goes back to the individual player and the parent making sure that one is in attendance and each player has a pumped up ball.
How can we improve as a player if we don't have a ball?
How can we improve if we are not attending training sessions?
These were two questions that came to mind throughout the technical development period. Some numbers within
certain age groups were very low and this was disappointing. If the club is to keep advancing, but at a more
rapid speed, the coaching staff can only evaluate and improve players who attend sessions. It is also up
to the coach to give information and examples of things that the youth player can take home and practice
without a coach been present.
The second item I'd like to briefly touch upon, is "unity, ownership and image" within the club. Every playing member within the club should feel as it's their club and they should be very honored and proud to be representing Pacesetter Soccer Club. Club soccer in this modern day is all about image and how a certain club presents itself on and off the field of competition.
How can we improve our image as a club is a constant question, which I ask myself daily?
One response would be that all teams must wear Pacesetter soccer apparel for training, travel and games. This
sends a message that we are organized, professional in our approach and coming together as one club or team for
a common goal. Traveling and wearing club sweats on flights, in restaurants, prior to or after games when
leaving a field, in hotels helps to promote our club to the soccer community. This is free advertising;
it looks neat and helps to enhance the club's professional image. Naturally, I hope you all agree and will
support the club on this issue. We should be proud to wear the Pacesetter emblem!
Finally, spring has arrived officially and that means that we can go outside and start working on the different coaching concepts that incorporate bigger numbers relating to the "real" game. I look forward in working with the club in the next few weeks and getting to know the Pacesetter Soccer Club and it's members. Thank you once again for allowing me to be part of "your" club.
Administrator's Report
March 2004
The Pacesetter Celebrity Waiter event was a howling success. Over 150 diners assembled at Gumbo's at The Docks on the Maumee Riverfront for some fun, food, fellowship, and the opportunity to acquire, via the Silent Auction, some very fine donated items. The scene was reminiscent of Mardi gras in New Orleans, or as some would say N'Awlins. The waiters who were replete in red aprons with the Pacesetter Poosh silk-screened thereon were cajoled, harassed, threatened, and verbally abused by an enthusiastic crowd of revelers. Among those dodging the verbal slings and arrows were Darren Moore, Emil Haitonic, Tom Geissler, Todd Strayer, Heidi Kozak, Bobbie Sheidler, Rod McElroy, Todd Cooperider, and, decked out in tuxedo, Pete Tomassini.
The committee, headed up by Michele Montague, ably assisted by Robin Frank, Sherry and David Joseph, Jim Montague, Patty Peterson, and Jan Watkins, put in several hours, and lots of energy to provide the Pacesetter Soccer Club with a new event, a new venue, and a new source of funds to help keep The Pacesetter Soccer Club at the top of its game.
The final tally exceeded our expectations; more than $16,500 came in via meals, silent auction items, tips for the Celebrity Waiters, and the matching Challenge of $1000 which was matched. Among the silent auction items were a hockey stick autographed by "Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe", a soccer ball autographed by Toledo's own Katie Holmes, a lakeside picnic at the home of Kyle Cubbon and her husband, a day at the lake with the Joseph's and the Montagues, several bottles of wine, gift baskets with combinations of tickets to sporting events & munchies, fleece blankets, ear & neck warmers, you get the idea.
Seven Pacesetter teams will be playing in the Michigan State Premier Soccer Program this spring. Thirty-three games will be played at Pacesetter Park starting 24 April and continuing until 8 June. Those teams are: U12 Boys, U13 Girls and Boys, U14 Girls and Boys, U15 Boys, and U18 Boys.
Four Pacesetter teams will be playing in the National League this spring. They are U15 Girls, U16 Boys, U17 Boys and Girls. Their schedules are a well kept secret!
The scheduling meeting for NWOYSL is Sunday, 21 March. Three weekends will find some very high level competition at the Park. 8/9 May is the prelims of the State Cup. The following weekend is the state cup finals. And, as you well know, the Pacesetter Showcase Invitational is set for 29/30/31 May. Lots of opportunity for everyone to get involved by volunteering for any and all of these weekends to show off Pacesetter, Sylvania, and Northwest Ohio hospitality. Don't be bashful, STEP FORWARD!
Players In Teen PEP at Children's Hospital.
February 28, 2004
Teen PEP (Peers Educating Peers) is a Toledo Children's Hospital program that has been nationally recognized as an effective peer education model dealing with all types of abuse to adolescents. The curriculum includes date rape, dating violence, and bullying. Students are chosen by their peers as people who can be trusted with personal, sensitive information. The Teen PEP leaders present role-plays highlighting issues important to teens, and then lead interactive discussion afterward. The leaders are available for personal interaction with classroom students at any time during the school year.
The purpose of Teen PEP is to provide, through peer education, concrete strategies and support to teens in reducing their exposure to sexual abuse, date rape and violence and to provide direct access to community resources for teens who have experienced abuse. The rationale for Teen PEP using teens as models to educate other teens about abuse, violence and dating pressures is that teens communicate better with their peers in language, culture and credibility than adults.
The methodology for the program is simple. Teens in each school, chosen by their peers, will be trained by Teen PEP trainers to lead group discussions about rape, sexual abuse, sexual harassment and dating violence and to model assertive behavior strategies to deal with difficult situations. Strategies for assertiveness of individual rights, values clarification and avoidance of victimizations are built into the role plays and discussion formats. Access to community resources is provided to teens who disclose abuse and request referrals. Teen leaders become ongoing trusted resources in their schools as the program continues in subsequent years.
Teen PEP combines the expertise of both adults and teens working together to provide accurate information, support and resources to the adolescent population.
Pacesetter Soccer Club is pleased to congratulate the following Pacesetters as Teen
PEP leaders:
7th grade - Kristen Pigott, Brittany Williams U13G Red; Daniel Cooperider, Greg Diment,
Chris Garone U13B Red.
8th grade - Joey Boettner U14B Premier.
Pacesetter Staff Adds Technical Director
February 28, 2004
Simon Boddison is the newest addition for the Pacesetter coaching staff. Having
spent the last 12 years at the NCAA Collegiate Division I level for both men and
women at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (Horizon League), Simon is a fantastic
addition to the Pacesetter coaching staff. Also serving as an assistant men's coach
at Truman State (Missouri) and an assistant women's coach at the College of Wooster
(Ohio), he brings a wealth of experience to the club.
Simon will be involved with all the technical development work throughout the
winter/spring months, head up all the goalkeeper training and be used as a consultant
for players wishing to further their education and playing levels at the collegiate levels.
Darren Moore, Pacesetter Director of Coaching had this to say about Pacesetter's newest
coaching staff member, "Having Simon on board allows the club to move forward in many
directions. His organizational skills and experience in all facets of the game will help
to propel the club to the next level. Having worked at all three levels within the NCAA
(private & state schools) his experience of the college recruiting game will help our
players get the exposure that they deserve. I strongly encourage our players who are
serious about playing at a higher level use him as resource tool."
Simon has been asked to start a goalkeeper academy for the spring months along with
helping at this year's Pacesetter annual soccer tournament and making himself available
for private individual or small group instruction to all ages and positions. If interested,
please contact him at the Pacesetter soccer office at (419) 885-3140 for more information.
PSC Takes Three Titles at the FC Pride Tournament
October 18
The U13 Girls Red team again guided the club to a slew of Championship hardware. The 13's, coached by Neil Burchell, guaranteed their spot in the final with some great team performances. The team beat Cardinals Premier, one of the top girls club in Ohio South 1-0 in their opening game. Their second against Fox Valley ended in a 2-0 win while their 3rd game against FW Fever (formally Citadel) ended in a 1-1 tie. The girls went onto to secure their 3rd tournament win (NW Ohio Festival & Dayco) of the season by beating the home club, FC Pride 1-0 in the final.
The U13 Boys played in a division of five. Playing in a round robin format the boys showed some off some great finishing by outscoring their opponents 23 goals to 4.
The U14 Girls secured their tournament win with two good victories in the opening round. In their first game they beat Dynamo 1-0 (Case), lost 1-0 to OSC and then beat Cardinals Premier 2-1 (Moront x 2). In the final the girls eventually beat a team from Missouri on penalties (Karley, 3 saves).
All in all their was some great team performances. The club took home more championships than any other club.. well Done!
Pacesetter Celebrity Wait: February 29, 2004
December 16, 2003
The Pacesetter Soccer Club fund raiser is scheduled for the evening of Sunday, 29 February at 5:30. It is a Celebrity Waiter event with some of the coaches, board members, and significant members of the soccer community serving as Celebrity Waiters. The venue is Gumbos at The Docks on the Maumee River. As part of the event there will be a silent auction. Please mark your calendars for that evening and plan on a fun evening and the chance to watch the coaches and board members strut their waiting skills. Remember that all the money given as tips to the Celebrity Waiters go to the general fund of The Pacesetter Soccer Club. The tip money and the revenue from the silent auction are the fund raising mechanisms.
Annual General Meeting Scheduled
December 20, 2003
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of The Pacesetter Soccer Club will be held in the Community Room of the Burnham Building, 6850 Monroe Street, Sylvania, OH 43560, on Monday evening, 9 February starting at 7 pm. According to the Constitution and By-laws of The Pacesetter Soccer Club(PSC) every parent of a PSC player is eligible to attend the AGM.
The primary order of business will be to elect three trustees to the board. The terms of Scott Ramey, Al Kreinbrink, and Pete Tomassini will expire on March 1 2004. The nominating committee has placed their names on the ballot for election to new three year terms. Nominations may be made from the floor and added to the ballot. If you have interest in serving on the board or know someone who is, you may nominate at the AGM.
The agenda for the AGM is:
1. Introduction of current board members
2. Review of 2003 with financial report for 2003
3. Plans for 2004 with financial projection for 2004
4. Overview of Fund Raiser, Memorial Tournament, and for the good of
soccer
5. Election of three trustees
Boys U-14 Red Celebrate at Festival
September 30
Pacesetter U-13 Girls Take Dayco Crown
September 2
Darren says, "The girls won the final 5-1 with an excellent demonstration of possession football."
Pacesetter Duo Rolls to Finish at WAM 300
August 4
Pacesetter Soccer Coach, Matt White, and Pacesetter Parent, Dr. Murray Howe raced across the finish line on Sunday, July 26th to complete the 300-mile fundraising ride-WAM 300 - from Cheboygan, MI to Detroit to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan.
Murray Howe, Matt and Linda Schmidt rode as a trio all weekend
While Dr. Howe is an experienced cyclist, Matt was a newcomer to the sport of distance biking. That didn't deter him. Armed with a borrowed cycle, compliments of Murray and Colleen Howe, and much passion and determination, Matt finished the three-day event suffering only some sore muscles.
Thanks the generous support of Pacesetter families and local friends, Matt was able to raise over $1000 during his ride. Monies earned help to pay for wishes already granted to Wish Children.
As Matt's grueling 300-mile ride concluded it took on an emotional twist as he was greeted by his Wish Child, a young man also named Matt According to Matt, "I recommend the ride to anyone and everyone as one of the most enjoyable events I have ever done. I want to thank everyone who supported me".
Club Schedules Friendlies with Ohio South Powerhouses
July 16
Ohio F.C. ,Ohio Premier (two of the most successful clubs in Ohio South) and Pacesetter Soccer Club agreed terms on annual friendlies (home and away). Bob Cohn, The Ohio FC President and Darren Moore,PSC Director of Coaching finalized the arrangement last week. All of theclubsare excited about the prospect of playing some good games.
Emil Hatonic, The Boys Director U12-U19 said, "This is wonderful opportunity to expose our teams to excellent competition. It will also give our coaches a chance to evaluate the players. I look forward to the games."
The games will take place on Sunday the 10th of August in Columbus. The first games will begin at 10:30am. All games will be finished by 3:30.
This is a chance to play against some great competition. Both clubs will be returning the favor in Spring or the following Fall.
Pacesetter Pedals for Make-a-Wish
July 24
SYLVANIA, OH - Pacesetter Soccer Club Coach Matt White and his colleague, Dr Murray Howe, will join over 300 other bicycle enthusiasts in the 17th Annual Make-a-Wish Foundation, Wish-a-Mile 300 Race (WAM 300). The three-day event starts in Cheboygan, MI on Friday, July 25th and finishes in Metro Detroit, Sunday 27th with athletes riding over 300 miles, to raise funds for the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Michigan.
White and Howe expect to each raise well over the $500 minimum pledge requirement set by the foundation for each of its participants. Riders are assigned a Wish Hero who will greet them at the end of the race on the final day. Wish Heros are children suffering from life threatening illnesses. The Make a Wish Foundation grants the Heroes their wishes to brighten their lives and help distract from the pain they and their families are suffering. Matts Hero, is another Matt, but this 18yr old chronic Lung disease sufferer is not such a soccer fan. The Foundation granted Matts wish to meet NASCAR ace Jeff Gordon and watch a race in which his idol competed.
This is the 17th Annual WAM ride, which has raised thousands of dollars for local children with severe illnesses. The Foundation is looking to smash last years combined donation total, a WAM record of $520,000. To support Matt in helping to reach this goal please email him at worldwide_whitey@yahoo.co.uk or telephone him on 419-472-4747 for further details on how to pledge, or alternatively pledge directly via the Foundations website www.wishmich.org
Pacesetter Alumni Hits the Big Time!
July 9, 2003
On July 16th Peter Dzubay, former Pacesetter Player, Northview H. S. stand-out and currentU. of M. GoalKeeper will be minding the nets as his Mid-Michigan Bucks face the mighty NY/NJ MetroStars of the MLS in the third round of the Lamar Hunt USA Open Cup.
Dzubay was a long serving player at Pacesetter and still volunteers his time to the club coaching our younger GK's. Last fall, as a freshman at Michigan, Peter was named to the All-Big Ten Conference Tournament team, named Michigan's Most Improved Player and was awarded Big Ten Defensive Athlete of the Week (Oct. 28).
The game is scheduled for a 7:30 pm kick-off at the 3,500 seat Hurley Field in Berkley, Michigan. General Admission tickets are priced $15 for Adults and $10 for Youth (under 19). Groups ordering 10 or more tickets in advance from the Bucks office (info@mmbucks.com or 989-781-6888) will receive $2 off each ticket. All orders must be received by July 14th.
Emil Haitonic Joins PSC Coaching Staff
June 30
The Pacesetter Soccer Club is pleased to announce the recent hiring of a new Director for Boys - Emil Haitonic. Emil brings a wealth of experience to the newly created position. His credentials include a Bachelors Degree in Physical Education specalizing in Youth Soccer, a USSF A license (one of only two in Toledo), playing experience with the Junior Romanian National Team, professional playing experience in the Champions League, the US Division A and the Romanian professional league.
Coach Haitonic comes to the club from Columbus where is was the owner, coach, and private instructor for Northside FC. He was also the Varsity Boys Head Soccer Coach at Bishop Hartley High School. Emil is involved with the OSYSA Olympic Development Program, identifying elite athletes for the USA Olympic soccer program, implementing curriculum for skill development and assessing players for the state ODP pool.
Welcome aboard, Emil!
Girls U16 Compete at Regionals
June 24, 2003
The Pacesetter Girls' U16 team has recently returned from playing in the Midwest Regionals in Des Moines, Iowa. They earned the trip to Des Moines by winning the Ohio North State Cup for the seventh year in a row!! In the State Cup Championship game, the Pacesetters beat the Internationals after tying the game, remaining tied after two overtimes, and after the first 5 kickers in a shootout! Finally, Keeper Brittney Hansen, as the sixth penalty kicker, made her shot, and made a spectacular save of her opponent's shot!
At the Regionals this year, the Pacesetters played the Wisconsin champions in their first game. They suffered a 4-0 loss, despite tenacious play by Gretchen Dyer, marking a National Team player in the midfield. In the second game, the Pacesetters took on Javenon from Kentucky. The Pacesetters dominated the game, winning with a 2-0 score. Ciara Gossett scored the first goal on a breakaway, taking the ball around the keeper, one-on-one, to score. Diedre Abouahmed scored the second goal on a rebound from a shot by Gretchen Dyer, which deflected off of a defender. In the third game, the Pacesetters played the Wisconsin Runners-up. Our Ohio team won by a 2-1 score. All goals were scored in the first half. Diedre Abouahmed scored on a pass from Ciara Gossett. After Wisconsin tied it up, Katherine Kozak scored when a corner kick by Stephanie Wurth rebounded off of a defender. Both Ali Wallace and Amanda Jackson had impressive saves on defense. Keeper Brittney Hansen had an excellent game, calm and steady despite slippery conditions. Coach Rudy Brownell was pleased with the girls' play, as he has had confidence in this team all season.