NASA Academy U12 Girls North
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Message from Grant: (January 13) Hope everyone is enjoying their time off from soccer. We are suppose to start back up the week of Feb. 15, but some of you have asked about other avenues of training until then. Aside from winter workouts the only other recommendation I can make is to take advantage of Ashley Stinson, recent UGA graduate for private lessons and small group training. If this is of interest, her number is 770-842-0318. I have also attached a parent education piece that was written by a good buddy of mine. I though it was a good angle and worth passing on.
Lassiter 3v3 tournament - January 23: (January 13) Lassiter High School is hosting its 2nd annual 3v3 Winter Shootout tournament on Saturday, January 23rd from 9 AM - 3 PM. This is a fun opportunity for the girls to organize and direct their own teams and get lots of touches on the ball. Link: more info
Norcross Nike Cup tournament - December 5-6: (December 1) We've entered three teams in the Norcross Nike Cup tournament the weekend of December 5-6. Link: tournament details
Academy Winter Workouts: (October 9) If your daughter would like to keep up with regular training during the winter break, NASA offers its annual Academy Winter Workouts program during December and January. NASA’s Girls’ Director of Coaching, Eric Ritter, will lead the sessions, which are built around developing individual technical skills, and how to apply them to the game through the use of small sided games. The program is offered at two different indoor locations, one near each NASA park. Link: NASA Winter Workouts (scroll down to Academy Winter Workouts)
NASA golf tournament and silent auction: (October 12) NASA has two great opportunities for you and your friends to help benefit the NASA soccer organization. NASA is hosting a golf tournament at Indian Hills Country Club on Monday, November 9th. NASA is also hosting a silent auction. Link: more information
Fall practice starts Monday, August 10th: (October 26) We start training sessions on Monday, August 10th. Days, locations and times are listed below. As of late October, Monday and Wednesday sessions move from Noonday 9 to Noonday 2. (Back Noonday fields are shut down for the rest of the fall season due to damage from last month's floods.)
Fridays: We're switching to a "rotate parks on Friday" schedule this fall. Link: Friday schedule
NASA Academy U12 Girls @ United Quest Park (NASA North) Day Location Time Monday Noonday Park, field 2 6:45 - 8:00 PM Wednesday Noonday Park, field 2 6:45 - 8:00 PM Friday see Friday link see Friday link
NASA Academy U12 Girls @ Metro North Park (NASA South) Day Location Time Tuesday MNP field 5 6:15 - 7:45 PM Thursday MNP field 5 6:15 - 7:45 PM Friday see Friday link see Friday link
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AC
Milan Junior Camp: (June
1)
NASA has partnered
with storied Italian club AC
Milan to host the AC
Milan Junior Camp this summer. The camp will take place at Metro
North Park the week of June 29 - July 3.
Registration is open to all NASA players, Academy age and older. (This is an optional camp, not included in Academy fees.) Link: more details |
U13 tryouts: (May 23) Tryouts for the U13 Athena program run Tuesday, May 26th through Thursday, May 28th from 7:00 - 8:30 PM or dark at Metro North Park. Field assignment is still TBD. All players should register in advance for tryouts. Links: tryout registration; 2009-10 U13 coaches
Friendship Cup tournament - May 23-24: (May 19) We finish the season with the NASA Friendship Cup tournament the weekend of May 23-24. Link: tournament info
Financial aid: (May 11) For families requesting financial aid for the 2009-10 soccer season, the application form must be submitted before May 18. Link: financial aid application
Spring break schedule: (March 29) We'll shut down for the Cobb and Cherokee schools spring break week, April 6-10. There are no games the weekend leading into or coming out of spring break week. We'll resume with practice on Monday, April 13th.
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Great
American Soccer Marrowthon - April 18-19: (March
26)
Mark your calendars: NASA will
be hosting a Great
American Soccer Marrowthon, in partnership with the National
Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), on Saturday April 18 to Sunday April
19 at NASA's Metro North Park.
U12 Academy girls will play Saturday from 10:30 PM - 12:30 AM. This is a great opportunity to teach our players the value of giving back to the community as well as helping a cause that saves lives. In addition, this is a terrific way to raise money for both the NMDP and North Atlanta Soccer Association. Play Soccer-Save Lives! Check the link for more info. |
Marrowthon
postponed!
(March
26)
The
Marrowthon event has been postponed due to weather issues. The
new dates are Saturday, April 18th through Sunday, April 19th.
Women's Professional Soccer returns! (March 24) The WPS league kicks off on Sunday, March 29th. Link: WPS TV schedule
Practice starts Monday, February 2nd: (February 2) We start regular training sessions on Monday, February 2nd. Days, locations and times are listed below. The U10 and U11 girls are on the same schedule as us, so that expands car-pool options.
Day Location Time Monday United Quest Park 1 (through Feb.13)
Noonday Park field 2 (starting Feb.16)5:30 - 6:45 PM Wednesday United Quest Park 2 (through Feb.13)
Noonday Park field 2 (starting Feb.16)5:30 - 6:45 PM Friday United Quest Park 1 (through Feb.13)
Noonday Park field 2 (starting Feb.16)5:30 - 6:45 PM
NASA Winter Work-Outs: (December 3) If your daughter would like to keep up with regular training during the off-season, NASA is once again offering its annual Winter Work-Outs program during December and January. Eric Ritter, NASA's Director of Coaching on the girls side, will lead the sessions. Click the prior link for more information.
December payment due: (December 1) The last of the four installment payments for the yearly NASA Academy fees is due in December: $235. You can pay on-line at this link: https://www.youthleaguesusa.com/nasa/08-09/TravelPayment.html. Additional link: Academy fees
End-of-season schedule: (November 26) Here's our end-of-season schedule:
Monday, December 1: Practice: 6:45 - 8:00 PM at United Quest Park field 2
Wednesday, December 3: Practice: 6:45 - 8:00 PM at United Quest Park field 2
Saturday-Sunday, December 6-7: Tournament: GSA Academy Invitational
Friday, December 12: Party at Abbie's house, 6:30 PM; see e-mail from Kristina for details; e-mail Aundie to RSVP
Women's soccer on TV: (December 3) It's "final four" time for both the U20 Women's World Cup and the NCAA division 1 women's college soccer season. Here's the broadcast schedule:
Day
Date
Match
Time
Network
Thursday Dec. 4 U20 World Cup semi: USA vs. Germany 5:00 PM ESPN360 Thursday Dec. 4 U20 World Cup semi: USA vs. Germany 7:00 PM Galavision (tape delayed) Friday Dec. 5 NCAA Semi-final #1: Stanford vs. Notre Dame 4:30 PM espn2, ESPN-U and ESPN360 Friday Dec. 5 NCAA Semi-final #2: UCLA vs. North Carolina 7:00 PM ESPN-U Sunday Dec. 7 NCAA Semi-final #2: UCLA vs. North Carolina 12:00 Noon espn2 (tape delayed) Sunday Dec. 7 NCAA Championship 2:00 PM espn2
Post-season tournaments: (November 30) We'll enter teams in two two post-season tournaments:
Tournament TYSA Triumph Cup GSA Academy Invitational Dates: November 22-23, 2008 December 6-7, 2008 Web site: link to tourney web site link to tourney web site Location: GSA fields GSA fields Schedules: U12 Girls White, Group B
(NASA Academy North Lloyd)Girls U12 Academy I
(NASA Hamm)Roster Alexa
Annalise
Ana
Anne
Christina
Hannah H.
Hannah M.
Isabel
Julia
Kayleigh
Ryan
SiobhanAbbie
Alexa
Alexis
Annalise
Anne
Ashton
Hannah H.
Julia
Katelynn
Maddi O.
Madeline N.
Sammi
Practice starts Monday, August 11th: (August 10) We start regular training sessions on Monday, August 11th. Days, locations and times are listed below. We'll be at United Quest Park (UQP) for week 1 only, then move next door to Noonday Park for the rest of the fall season. Field assignments are noted below. The U10 and U11 girls are on the same schedule as us, so that expands car-pool options.
Day Location Time Monday August 11: UQP field 4
August 18-end: Noonday field 15:30 - 6:45 PM Wednesday August 13: UQP field 4
August 20-end: Noonday field 25:30 - 6:45 PM Friday August 15: UQP field 4
August 22-end: Noonday field 15:30 - 6:45 PM
NASA Day at KSU - Sunday, October 19th: (October 9) It's "NASA Day" on Sunday, October 19th at Kennesaw State when the KSU Owls women (featuring several NASA alumni) face USC Upstate. Game time is 2:00 PM, location is the lush KSU field at the corner of Chastain and Frey Roads, just a block west of the I-75 / Chastain Road interchange. If you've got a free afternoon, come on out and watch D1 women's soccer from an "up close and personal" vantage point. NASA players who wear their NASA jerseys are admitted free, while admission for NASA parents and other children is reduced to $3 and $1, respectively.
Friday nights: (September 11) Here's our training schedule for the next several Fridays:
Date Location(s) Time Notes September 12 Noonday field 2
MNP field 4UQP: 5:30 - 6:45
MNP: 6:30 - 8:00UQP: AJ
MNP: CopeySeptember 19 off off travel to Greenville September 26 Noonday field 2
MNP field 4UQP: 5:30 - 6:45
MNP: 6:30 - 8:00UQP: Dawn
MNP: AJ & CopeyOctober 3 Noonday Park 2 5:30 - 6:45 combo (optional for MNP girls) October 10 MNP field 4 6:30 - 8:00 combo (optional for UQP girls)
Tournament schedule: (September 3) Here's our pre- and early-season tournament schedule:
Tryout results are posted: (June 1) We thank everyone who attended tryouts for the NASA Academy program. We loved the girls' enthusiasm and effort, and we're grateful so many families are interested in the NASA Academy. Link: tryout results
Canterbury Cup this weekend: (May 21) We wrap up the spring season by playing in the Canterbury Cup tournament the weekend of May 24-25. Link: team assignments and schedule links
Prepare to Launch camp returns in June: (April 28) NASA’s top Academy camp is back this summer! Don’t miss the chance to enroll your Academy child in our Prepare to Launch 2008 Camp. Players will get great training from some of the top college coaches in the southeast. Sessions are designed to challenge the players while building their confidence. Link: more info and on-line registration
When: Monday, June 9 - Thursday, June 12, 9 AM - 3 PM
Who may attend: Academy level girls and boys, ages 8 to 12
Where: All sessions will be held at Metro North Park
Guest nights start Monday, April 28th: (April 24) We invite Academy prospects to come practice with us on Monday nights. Guest nights start Monday, April 28th and continue through May 19th. Sessions are at Noonday Park field 2 and run from 5:30 - 6:45 PM. You'll get to practice with the Academy players, meet the Academy coaches, and see what the Academy is all about. Just wear your usual practice gear, bring your soccer ball and water, and join us for some soccer fun!
Who may attend? Our Academy guest nights are open to under-12 girls from the NASA recreational program (birth dates in the range of August 1, 1995 - July 31, 1996), along with players from other organizations' recreational programs, and girls who aren't currently registered with a team. Our governing body (Georgia State Soccer Association) prohibits us from inviting players who are already registered with other organizations' Academy or Select programs to our guest nights. Link: GSSA Youth Rules and Regulations, see section 330 on page 13.
Practice starts Monday, February 4th: (February 4) We'll start spring practice on Monday, February 4th. Days, times and locations are the same as in the fall season. The U10 and U11 girls are on the same schedule as us, so that expands car-pool options.
Academy Ice Breaker tournament, February 9-10: (February 4) We'll enter one team in the Academy Ice Breaker tournament. The team roster and a schedule link are posted.
GSA tournament this weekend (Dec. 1-2): (November 30) We've entered one team in the GSA Academy Invitational tournament. NASA North Lilly plays in the U12 Academy I 8v8 division.
Saturday's games are at Blue Springs, 4180 Centerhill Church Road, Loganville, 30052 and Granite Drive in Tucker. Sunday's first game depends on placement after Saturday's games and could be at Blue Springs or the GSA complex in Lilburn. If our team advances to the final, that game will take place at the GSA complex in Lilburn. Here's our current schedule as of Thursday night. Check the official schedule link again Friday night or Saturday morning in case any further changes are made.
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Date |
Time |
Location |
Team |
Opponent |
| Saturday | 12:45 PM | Blue Springs #3 | NASA (home) | Columbia County Patriots |
| 7:00 PM | Granite A | NASA (away) | Tophat Navy | |
| Sunday | 10:15 AM | Blue Springs #3 or 4 | NASA (TBD) | potential semi-final match |
| 12:45 PM | GSA Schrader B 15 | NASA (home) | potential consolation match | |
| 2:30 PM | GSA Weiland 6 | NASA (home) | potential championship match |
Tournament notes:
NASA Winter Work-outs: (October 21) It’s time to start planning for Winter Work-Outs 2008! This year the staff will be Academy Director Kyle Cornell, Girls Director of Coaching Eric Ritter, Boys Director of Coaching Ray Tomlin and other staff members. The sessions are for girls and boys U9-U14 who would like to work on improving their game in the off season. The work-out sessions will be built around developing skills and a better understanding of the game through the use of small sided games. This gives the players more opportunity to apply soccer skills in real game situations. For more info, check the NASA web site's Winter Work-Outs link.
NASA Annual General Membership meeting: (November 24) The Annual General Membership meeting will be held Monday, December 17th from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM at the Mountain View Community Center located at 3400 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, 30066. All NASA members are encouraged to attend. New board members will be voted on for various positions.
TYSA Triumph Cup this weekend: (November 13) We'll enter two teams in the TYSA (Tucker) Triumph Cup this weekend, November 17-18. Team assignments and schedule links are posted.
 (photo credit: L. Sexton) |
Charleston champs! (October 24) We congratulate the girls who played in the Charleston (SC) Select Shoot Out tournament this past weekend. They had their goal-scoring shoes on, tallying three or more goals in every game to win the U12 Elite championship. Great job girls! |
Upcoming special events: (October 21) There are several club-related events on the calendar:
Saturday, October 27th - youth soccer night at KSU: The Kennesaw State Owls are hosting a Youth Soccer Night on Saturday, October 27th at 7:00 PM. Players wearing their NASA uniform get reduced $1 admission for the Owls match against Gardner-Webb. The match takes place at KSU's beautiful and fan-friendly field off Chastain Road and Frey Road at the main entrance into KSU (a block west of the Chastain - I-75 interchange).
Monday, November 5th - Game Day: NASA is bringing back a long lost favorite of the club - Game Day is back! On Monday, November 5th (Teacher Work Day Cobb County), NASA will hold a Game Day at both parks from 9AM-3PM with check in starting at 8:30 AM. This event is open to all 2007-08 registered NASA players. The cost is $30.00 per player. For more info, check the NASA web site's Game Day link. Registration deadline is Thursday, November 1st.
Tuesday, November 6th - Champions League: NASA is introducing a new event to the club this fall - Champions League 4v4! Champions League 4v4 will be held on Tuesday, November 6th (another teacher work day for Cobb and Cherokee schools). The event is open to U10 – U14 registered players currently participating in the NASA Academy or select programs. NASA will hold the Girls Champions League 4v4 at Quest Park and the Boys Champions League 4v4 at Metro Park. For more info, check the NASA web site's Champions League link. Registration deadline is Friday, October 26th.
NASA Winter Workouts: It’s time to start planning for Winter Work-Outs 2008! This year the staff will be Academy Director Kyle Cornell, Girls Director of Coaching Eric Ritter, Boys Director of Coaching Ray Tomlin and other staff members. The sessions are for girls and boys U9-U14 who would like to work on improving their game in the off season. The work-out sessions will be built around developing skills and a better understanding of the game through the use of small sided games. This gives the players more opportunity to apply soccer skills in real game situations. For more info, check the NASA web site's Winter Work-Outs link.
Women's soccer on TV: (October 10) Fox Soccer Channel shows women's college games each Thursday at 8:00 PM. The game on October 18th is Virginia vs. Virginia Tech. One of Va. Tech's starting players is NASA alumnus Mary Elizabeth Newton, also known as "Priv". Many younger NASA players have met her during her summer stints as a coach at Academy and Athena team camps. Link: TV schedule
Atlanta Cup: (August 29) We'll field one team in the Atlanta Cup tournament over the Labor Day weekend (September 1-3). The team roster and a schedule link are posted.
| NASA Classic recap: (September 6) We entered three teams in the NASA Classic tournament. It was a competitive weekend, with lots of games being decided by a single goal. Our NASA North Blue team won their group to advance to the final, then came out on top 2-1 in the championship against Tophat Gold in another competitive match. |  (photo credit: S. Sexton) |
 (photo credit: J. Hardin) |
Cobb Academy Open champs! (August 20) We congratulate the girls who played in the Cobb Academy Open tournament this past weekend. They won their group to advance to the final, then came out on top 1-0 against ASA Xtreme Blue in a very competitive championship match. Great job girls! |
Practice starts Monday, August 6th: (August 15) We'll start fall practice on Monday, August 6th. Days, locations and times are listed below. The U10 and U11 girls are on the same schedule as us, so that expands car-pool options.
Day Location Time Shirt color Monday Noonday #2 5:30 - 6:45 PM white Wednesday Noonday #2 5:30 - 6:45 PM gray Friday Noonday #2 5:30 - 6:45 PM blue
Volunteers needed for park projects this weekend: (August 6) In preparation for the upcoming NASA Classic tournament and fall season, there are several facilities “clean up” projects that need volunteer support this coming weekend, August 11-12 (or whenever a group can arrange to spend a couple of hours at either park). For more info, check the NASA website's Volunteer section, or contact Randy Bowman at 678-372-2266.
Rosters available: (July 24) Updated rosters have been distributed via e-mail. If you didn't receive yours, please contact Academy manager Beverly Turner for a copy.
Fall tournaments: (July 23) We plan to enter teams in several tournaments this fall:
Each player will participate in two local tournaments and one travel tournament. At this point, we don't know which teams or players will go to which tournaments. We'll make team assignments closer to the tournaments.
Our regular season should start the weekend after Labor Day, so each weekend we will have games - regardless of whether we are traveling out of town or not.
At this point, if you know your daughter cannot participate in any of the tournaments, please notify Academy manager Beverly Turner as soon as possible. Otherwise, we will assume that everyone can participate in all tournaments.
August fees due soon: (July 23) If you're paying via installments, the second of the four Academy fee payments is due in August. You can send checks (payable to NASA) to Academy manager Beverly Turner at PO Box 1520, Roswell, GA 30077.
GYSA Academy Cup this weekend: (May 15) We play in the GYSA Academy Cup in Gainesville this weekend (May 19 & 20). Link: team assignments and schedules
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on Thursday:
(April 24)
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NASA
is hosting the West Ham Football Academy coaching staff this
Thursday, April 26th. (West
Ham United is a London-based club whose top team plays in the English
Premier League.)
The West Ham staff will conduct a training session with NASA Academy players. This will take place from 5:30 - 6:30 PM at Metro North field 1. Our U12 Academy girls and their parents are welcome to come out and watch. (Plan to arrive by 5:15 PM.)
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Academy parent is NASA volunteer of the month: (March 7) Congratulations to Sallie Winokur, U11 Girls South manager, for being recognized as NASA volunteer of the month.
NASA committee volunteers needed: (March 1) Our club is looking for volunteers to serve on organizing committees to plan and develop programs and events that will improve the soccer experience at NASA. For more info, click this link.
Prepare to Launch camp returns: (March 1) The Prepare to Launch camp returns for its 2nd year this June. This camp is aimed at select-level players ages 9-15. The camp's staff includes a mix of NASA coaches and nationally recognized college coaches. The camp takes place June 4-7 at Metro North Park. For more info, click the Prepare to Launch link.
Auburn vs. Clemson women on March 10th: (March 1) The Auburn and Clemson women's soccer teams come to town for a game on Saturday, March 10th. They'll play at 6:00 PM at Parkview High School in Gwinnett (across the street from the GSA complex). This is a great opportunity for our youth players to see some high-level college soccer. Both teams have NASA alumni on their squads:
If you are in town and have a chance to head over to Parkview for this game it will be worth your time. Don't forget to wear your NASA gear! Admission price: $3 for adults, $2 for kids.
Cobb Classic - February 17 & 18: (February 13) We'll field a team in the Cobb Classic tournament this weekend (February 17-18). Team assignments and schedule links are now posted.
Academy Ice Breaker - February 10 & 11: (February 9) Our first official event for the spring season will be the Academy Ice Breaker tournament this weekend (February 10 & 11). We'll play all our games at Metro North Park. Team assignments and schedule links are now posted.
Schedule updates: (January 19)
Training schedule: We'll start spring practice on Monday, February 5th. Days, locations and times will be posted soon.
Select team camp: All U13 Athena players have team camp the week of July 23-27, 2007 @ Metro North Park. (Current U12 Academy girls will graduate from the Academy in May and then tryout for traditional U13 Athena teams.)
Winter work-outs: (November 21) If your daughter would like to keep up with regular training during the off-season, Dave Smith (NASA Girls Director) is offering his 4th annual winter work-out program. This year's program will once again be held indoors to avoid weather complications. Click the above link for more information.
Registration: If you have trouble with the on-line registration process, you can call Carrie Crawford at 770-926-4175 during weekday afternoon hours and register via phone.
Friday daytime kick-about: (October 8) Cobb County students are off this Friday, October 13th. NASA has invited Academy and select girls and boys to come out to Metro North Park or United Quest Park for some daytime soccer. The kids will do a brief skills warm up and then play games. Remember to call the field hotline Friday morning if we get any rain (770-512-2985). Cost: free! Schedule:
RBC (Greenville) tournament: (September 19) We'll play in the RBC Classic tournament in Greenville, SC the weekend of September 23-24. Team assignments and schedule links are now posted.
Atlanta Cup tournament: (August 30) We'll field two teams in the Atlanta Cup tournament over the Labor Day weekend. Click the tournament link for team assignments and schedule links.
NASA Classic tournament this weekend: (August 22) We'll play in our own NASA Classic tournament this weekend, August 26-27. Team assignments and schedule links are posted.
Golf Tournament postponed: (August 15) The NASA annual golf tournament has been postponed.
Training starts Monday, August 14th: (August 2) We begin our fall season training sessions on Monday, August 14th. Days, locations and times are listed below.
Day Location Time Monday Noonday Park field 9 5:30 - 6:45 PM Wednesday Noonday Park field 9 5:30 - 6:45 PM Friday Noonday Park field 9 5:30 - 6:45 PM
Registration: (July 11) Check the registration materials link for more info.
Uniform fitting/ordering: (July 11) Check the uniforms page for more info.
Academy Camp is here! (July 16) We kick off the new soccer year with our NASA Academy Camp the week of July 17-21 at United Quest Park. Please check the camp link for the camp schedule, a checklist, plus tips on hydration and foot care. If players stay well hydrated and take care of their feet, camp will be a blast!
USA Women on TV this month: (July 19) The US Women's Nation Team is back on TV in July:
Sunday, July 30th: USA Women vs. Canada, 1:00 PM on espn2
Tryouts coming June 12-14: (June 4) Tryouts for the 2006-07 U13 NASA Athena (select) teams will take place June 12-14, 5:30 - 7:00 PM at United Quest Park fields 4 & 5. We recommend that all players register on-line before tryouts. (It's free, and it saves time waiting in line manually filling out the tryout roster.)
"Prepare to Launch" camp: (May 3) Coming this June: NASA's Prepare to Launch Elite Academy camp, running June 5-9 at Metro North Park (the week before U13 tryouts). This camp will provide players ages 9-13 a great week of soccer, along with a chance to train under some excellent college coaches who will be making appearances throughout the week. Click the Prepare to Launch link for more information.
2005-2006 season:
Practice schedule: (May 21) We'll continue with optional practices to give the girls a chance to keep sharp prior to the start of U13 tryouts (June 12-14). Here's the schedule:
State Cup update: (May 21) Congratulations to the NASA Irish girls! They advanced to the quarter-final round in the GYSA State Cup tournament before falling to the GSA Phoenix.
Party rescheduled - now Wednesday, May 17th! (May 14) Here's some additional info:
A message from party organizer Pam Thomas (Mara's mom):
It is hard to believe our Academy days are coming to a close. We would like to honor our wonderful girls and awesome coaches with a celebration on Wednesday, May 17th at the practice field.
In order to do this we are asking for $20 from each child by May 5th. The amount will be used to buy gifts for the girls and coaches, as well as pizza. In addition, we will have a sign up sheet for those who would like to bring drinks, chips, fruit, paper goods, or sweets.
Look for me, Kim Smith (Scooby's mom) or Cynthia Wise (Kristy's mom) at upcoming practices. Please make checks out to Jane Sonnett, and include your daughter's uniform number. If you have any questions my e-mail address is photmas@msn.com. Looking forward to a great time!
T-shirts: If you ordered a t-shirt bring $5.00 on Monday or Wednesday. If writing a check please make it payable to Krista Happ.
President's Cup photos online: (May 3) A message from the photo vendor for the GYSA President's Cup tournament:
We hope you and your teams enjoyed the President’s Cup. We were privileged to see and photograph some excellent soccer over the weekend and we invite you all to view the photos at http://edaphoto.com/.
Click on Online Store to get to the storefront gallery. In the upper right corner click on President’s Cup 2006 to see a list of the games we photographed.
Many teams were lucky enough to be photographed 2 and possibly 3 times, so look carefully to find your games and all your child’s photos.
Schedule changes: (April 25) Here's the latest on reschedule dates:
The Irish have a game on April 29th at 10:30 AM at Noonday #2. This game was originally scheduled for May 6 but Alpharetta had to reschedule due to a tournament conflict.
The Blue Devils have a rescheduled game against the Stars on Friday, May 12th at 6:30 PM at their home field. This game was originally scheduled for May 6 but was rescheduled due to a tournament conflict.
"Combine" this Friday at Metro North (except Huskies): (April 27) We'll join our NASA sister U12s from Metro North Park this Friday (April 28th) for a combined training session. The session takes place at Metro North Park field 4 and runs from 4:30 - 6:00 PM.
Golf Tournament rescheduled: (April 24) The club's annual golf tournament has been rescheduled to late August and will be linked with the NASA Classic tournament.
NASA - our new name: (April 12) Our name has officially changed from the Silverbacks Academy to the NASA Academy. (NASA is an acronym for our club's new name: North Atlanta Soccer Association.) For the time being, we'll answer to both the new and old names. Our web site address stays the same for now, but will change in the future to reflect our new name. (We'll give you plenty of notice.) Uniforms will stay the same through the end of the spring season.
Picture day is Wednesday, April 12th: (April 8) Group and individual pictures will take place this Wednesday, April 12th. Pictures start at 5:30 at Noonday 10. The girls should wear their uniforms that night: red shirts, black shorts and black socks. Please check with Teresa on Monday to get a picture order form.
Optional Friday training at MNP: (March 23) We won't have our regular training session this Friday (March 24). But players who still want to "get their kicks" are welcome to join with our sister U12 Silverbacks from Metro North Park on Friday. That session will take place at Metro North Park and run from 4:30 - 6:00 PM.
AFC Lightning Challenge this weekend: (March 20) We head south to Fayetteville and nearby areas this weekend for the AFC Lightning Challenge tournament (March 25-26). Team assignments and schedule links are posted.
Tournament signatures needed Wednesday: (March 20) We need a parent of each player to sign the tournament release form at training on Wednesday. Please look for Teresa or her helper with the clipboard.
Tournament fees due March 25: (March 17) The amount due is $55.00 per player. Please make your check payable to Jane Sonnett (Emma's mom) and include your daughter's name and uniform number in the memo. Please deliver to Teresa May by Saturday, March 25.
Spring schedules: (February 27) Georgia Youth Soccer has changed the U12 Academy schedule format for the spring season. Teams are divided into divisions, with each team having a separate schedule. You can click each team's division link below for a full spring schedule:
Team Division / schedule NASA - QP - Blue Devils U12 C West NASA - QP - Cavaliers U12 C East NASA - QP - Huskies U12 A East NASA - QP - Irish U12 A West NASA - QP - Seminoles U12 B West
Pre-season tournaments: (February 22) We'll field teams in three pre-season tournaments. You can click a tournament link for team assignments and schedule links.
Silverbacks Academy Ice Breaker: February 11-12 (local)
Cobb Classic: February 18-19 (local)
Concorde Fire Challenge Cup: February 25-26 (Norcross); rosters updated Feb. 22
"Name our club" contest: (February 17) A message from the club's board of directors: Effective March 31, 2006, we will end our affiliation with the Silverbacks and start a new chapter in our life as a club. Metro North and United Quest will go forward together as a new merged club, with the same coaches, staff, teams and facilities that we now enjoy. Everything's in place for us to face the future as a strong and re-energized club except one thing ... WHAT IS OUR NAME?!?!? Click for details about the board's "Name our club" contest.
Welcome to our newest players: (February 20) We welcome two new players to our team for the spring: Mallory and Molly Zimmerman.
Spring schedule - we start Monday, Feb. 6th: (February 3) We kick off spring season training on Monday, February 6th. Days, locations and times are listed below.
Day Location Time Monday Noonday Park field 10 6:00 - 7:15 PM Wednesday Noonday Park field 10 6:00 - 7:15 PM Friday Noonday Park field 10 6:00 - 7:15 PM
Tournament fees due Jan. 24: (January 18) The amount due is $60.00 per player. Please make your check payable to Jane Sonnett (Emma's mom) and include your daughter's name and uniform number in the memo. Please send your check to Sally Berto (877 Waterford Green, Marietta, 30068) or Teresa May (2629 Abbotts Glen Dr, Acworth, 30101) or drop it by the clubhouse in the U12 Academy mailslot. Deadline is Tuesday, January 24th.
End-of-season tournaments: (November 27) We'll field four teams split between three tournaments:
Each player will participate in one of the three tournaments. Team assignments and schedule links are posted (click the tournament links above).
Evaluation meetings: (November 27) Coaches will contact each family during December to schedule player evaluations.
Halloween party on Friday! (October 27) We'll have a Halloween party during practice on Friday, October 28th. The girls can come in costumes. We'll have fun soccer games, prizes for winners, as well as awards for best costume, etc. You can also team up with other players to do a group costume.
We'll be at Kell High School on the field inside the track near the back of the property. Parking may be tight because of the Kell-Lassiter football game. We'll start at 5:45 PM and finish at 7:00 PM to avoid too much interference with the football crowd. To reach the track field, you can use the Kell entrance off Jamerson (east of the school), or use the 3rd entrance off Lee Waters Road.
Training schedule changes: (October 24) Our training schedule changes effective Monday, October 24th. Here's the new schedule:
Day Location Time Monday Noonday Park field 9 5:30 - 6:45 PM Wednesday Noonday Park field 9 5:45 - 7:00 PM Friday Kell High School 6:00 - 7:15 PM
Post-season tournament fees due: (October 18) We'll field two teams in the Sugar & Spice Classic the weekend of November 18-20, two teams in the TYSA Triumph Cup the weekend of November 19-20, and one team in the GSA tournament the weekend of December 3-4. We need to collect $35.00 from each player to cover tournament entry fees. We won't need to collect any money to reimburse the coaches. Make checks payable to Jane Sonnett (Emma's mom), include your daughter's name and uniform number in the memo, and deliver to Jane or Sally Berto (Bailey's mom) by next Monday.
October fees due: (September 27) The 3rd of the four Academy fee installments is due October 1. This installment is $200. Please make your check payable to Silverbacks Soccer Club and remember to put your daughter's player number on the check. Please deliver your check to Sally Berto (Bailey's mom) no later than October 1. If you pay after October 1st, you'll need to mail your payment directly to the club registrar.
Parents meeting tonight (Monday): (September 19) Our Academy director, Paul Copeland, has scheduled a brief parents' meeting tonight (September 19) at 6:15 PM at McCleskey during our training session.
Goalkeeper training: (August 31) Starting Wednesday, August 31st, weekly goalkeeper training sessions will be held on Noonday field 1A from 5:30 - 6:45 PM. Sessions are open to keepers age U11 through U14 (3 players per Academy team please). Remember to bring a ball, gear, and plenty of water.
Signatures needed: (August 21) We need to get signatures from the parents of the girls playing in the Atlanta Cup at Monday's practice. Please look for Jane Sonnett at practice so she can get your signature.
Pre-season tournament info: (August 21) We'll field teams in three pre-season tournaments. Each player will participate in two of the three tournaments.
Please call Coach Sharon at 678-458-8057 if you have a schedule conflict.
Volunteer field work day this Saturday: (August 11) The Silverbacks Soccer Club requests volunteers for the Academy Work Day at McCleskey Middle School on Saturday, August 13. Here are details from the club's e-mail:
Check-In: 8:30-10:00 AM
Time: Work Day will last as long as there is work to be done. In general, we normally finish before 12:00.
Tasks: Move goals, net repair, general weeding, painting, general clean up, lining of fields. You are encouraged to bring your own tools or equipment to complete the jobs described.
Parents meeting Monday: (August 6) We'll have a parents' meeting on Monday, August 8th at 7:00 PM at the Kell training location. Hopefully we can hand out backpacks and sweatshirts to everyone.
Backpacks and sweatshirts have arrived: (August 2) Parents can pickup backpacks and sweatshirts the first week of practice. Look for Kim Smith (Scooby's mom) or Teresa May (Emily's mom).
August fees due: (July 29) The 2nd installment of the four Academy payments is due in August. This installment is $200. Check the Academy fees link for more details.
U12 phone hot-line: (July 15) The U12 Academy phone hot-line number is 770-924-7155. We'll use the phone hot-line to post announcements about any late-breaking changes to schedules, locations, etc.
Tournament fee due: (July 15) Please bring a check to camp for $34.00 made out to Teresa May. This will cover the additional tournament we will be playing in. We will be at the clubhouse before and after each day of camp. You can also give it to your daughter to deliver to us. Make sure her uniform number is on the check. We need to collect these fees by the last day of camp. If you are not attending camp, please drop it by the clubhouse and put it in the U12 mail slot.
Self-training guide: (June 28) The coaches encourage the girls to take part in self-training activities during the off-season. Click the link for a list of individual footwork activities and small group activities.
U12 Academy player invitations: (June 3) The coaches were impressed with the girls' efforts at Academy tryouts! We thank everyone who attended for their interest in the Silverbacks Academy program. Click here for the list of players we have invited to join the U12 Academy for the 2005-06 soccer year.
2004-2005 season:
Silverbacks Memorial Day Cup: (May 24) We wrap up the spring season by playing in the Silverbacks Memorial Day Cup (formerly known as the Canterbury Cup). Click the links for Red team or White team schedules. A couple of tournament notes:
Going away party for the Christina & Kim: (May 8) Just a reminder about the "Going Away" party for the Cernac girls scheduled after practice Monday. All Academy kids/parents are invited to say Goodbye to Christina and Kim (and John) before they leave for Colorado. Come on out and show our appreciation for a job well done by Kim! You may want to bring a lawn chair or blanket. (Please check the U12 phone hot-line for updates.)
Silverbacks Women to visit us Wednesday, May 18th: (May 10) Players and parents are invited to meet members of the Atlanta Silverbacks Women when they visit us on Wednesday, May 18th. Several of the players will come to Noonday field 3 at 7:00 PM. This will be a great opportunity to get up close to some big-time players and get to know them. Come on out, ask questions, get autographs, have fun!
Spring schedules posted: (February 28) Spring season league schedules are now posted.
Goalkeeper training: (April 25) Silverbacks goalkeeper coach Darren McKune will conduct training sessions for all Academy keepers (boys and girls, U10 through U12 age groups) each Wednesday night from 7:00 - 8:15 PM at Noonday 12-A (back entrance off Shallowford Road). If weather is questionable, please check the Noonday hot-line at 770-665-1366 or contact Darren for a status update.
Updated info from the Silverbacks: (April 20) The Silverbacks Soccer Club has posted an updated set of frequently asked questions and answers regarding the partnership between the pro team and youth clubs.
AFC Lightning Challenge tournament next weekend: (March 2) We'll play in the AFC Lightning Challenge tournament the weekend of March 12-13. Our two teams will play at the Cowan Road soccer fields in Griffin (south of Atlanta). Preliminary schedules are posted (click the first link), but be aware that they could still change between now and next week.
Academy Ice Breaker tournament: (February 10) We'll play in the Silverbacks Academy Ice Breaker tournament over the weekend of February 12-13. Click the link for team assignments, schedules and a map link.
Game photos: (December 16) We found some action photos of the girls from a couple of fall season events:
Picture day is now Monday, October 25th: (October 12) Academy picture day has been rescheduled once more for Monday, October 25th at the beginning of our training session. The girls should wear their red shirts, black shorts and black socks that night.
Academy fee #3 due: (October 1) The 3rd of the four yearly Academy fee installments is due by Wednesday, October 13th. The October installment is $200. You can pay by check (make payable to United Quest Soccer Club) or MasterCard or VISA. Please see Kim to turn in your payment or to get a credit card authorization form. If you can't find Kim, you can deliver to Sharon after a training session.
Self-training homework - September 1-8: (September 1) We have some self-training homework for the next week. We'll have a skill check on September 8th.
Upcoming travel events: (September 7) The U12 Academy will have two road trips this fall:
Practice schedule: (August 3) We begin our regular fall training sessions on Monday, August 9th. We'll train on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights, from 6:00 - 7:15 PM at Noonday Park, field 2. Note: Noonday field 2 is at the front of Noonday; use the entrance off Hawkins Store Road to reach this field. You can click here for training session guidelines for players and parents.
Academy camp: (July 25) We thank the girls for the effort and enthusiasm at Academy Camp! Skills and game play show marked improvement over the course of the week. We also thank Annie and Jonna from the Silverbacks 88-89 Red team for their efforts as helpers and role models for the girls.
Self-training guide: (June 23) The coaches encourage the girls to take part in self-training activities during the off-season. Click the link for a list of individual footwork activities and small group activities.
Player invitations: (June 4) The coaches were impressed with everyone's efforts during the recently completed Academy tryout sessions. We thank all the girls who attended for their interest in the Silverbacks Academy program. Click here to review the list of players we have invited the join the U12 Academy for the 2004-05 soccer year.
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