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Chicago Magic PSGVision MeetingSpring 2012
Vision Meeting Agenda
• Staff Introductions• Club Locations• Club Goals• US Academy• Teams & Player Pools• Tournaments & Travel
• Games VS. Training• CollegeBound Program• 2012-13 Tryouts• Communication• Questions & Answers
Magic Professional Staff
Kevin WickartGirls Coordinator
& Staff Coach
Ben AngelYouth Coordinator
& Staff Coach
Joe DucciBoys Coordinator
& Staff Coach
Magic Professional Staff
Louis MateusExecutive Director &
Academy Director
Bato RadoncicDirector of Coaching
Boys
Tony YouhannaDirector of Coaching
Girls
Jorge ValleDirector of Coaching
City
JP TokotoStaff Coach
Fran MooreStaff Coach
Adnan FlayfelStaff Coach
Magic Professional Staff
Debbie PacchioniStaff Coach
Svet ZaharievStaff Coach
Magic Professional Staff
Sal GloriaStaff Coach
North Shore
South Suburbs
City/Chicago
West Suburbs
Club Locations
• 21 National Championships
• 33 Regional Championships
• 91 State Cup Championships
• Regional & National Players
• 29 Magic Alumni Players Currently Playing in the MLS
“THE BEST IS YET TO COME!”
4 TEAMS 26 TEAMS
22 TEAMS 5 TEAMS
1. Player Development
• Boys & Girls
• PSG Affiliation
• Friday Night FootSkills
• Player Evaluations
• Fund Raising
Club Goals
1. What is the USSDA?
• US Soccer Development Academy
• 78 of Over 8,200 Clubs
• Full-Time & Developmental Players
• Who is eligible?
US Academy
NISL
NPL
US SOCCER
US National Teams
US Academy U16 & U18s
USYSA US Youth Soccer Assn.
US Club Soccer
YSSL{BOYS}
IWSL{GIRLS}
MRLID2NATIONAL
LEAGUE
• Why pool play?
Teams & Player Pools
• More training – Less games
Games VS. Training
• Why we travel
• Disney Showcase & Dallas Cup
• Expenses
Tournaments & Travel
• The complete ‘Student Athlete’
• Academics
• Athletics
• Contact Louie w/ any questions.
College Plus
Chicago Magic
By Michelle Westerhoff& Kathy Iwashima
Pathway to College
Soccer
Athletic ScholarshipsThey are available!!
Freshmen Yeara. Initiate contact with top 10 to 20 schools (Division 1,
2, 3 and NAIA)- Go to Collegeboard.com and NCAA websites www.ncaa.com to search for colleges. See rankings attached.
b. Maintain a minimum of a 2.5 to 3.0 GPA. The higher it is, the more colleges you’ll qualify for.
c. Create a profile sheet or ‘resume’ outlining accomplishment, clubs, stats from Nike National Player Profile and email to college coaches
Sample Resume / Profile Sheet
• Name:• Birthday:• Address: • School: St. Joseph High School,10900 Cermak Road, Westchester,
IL 60154
• ACADEMIC DATA: GPA: 3.02 (Weighted)• Graduation Year: 2012• Class Rank: 72 of 168• ACT: 23 • Course of Study: AP/College Prep A • Intended Major: English• AP Scores: 5 on AP Spanish Language• Extracurricular: Spanish Honor Society, Students Against
Destructive Decisions (SADD), United States Hispanic Leadership Institute Volunteer (USHLI), G.O.D.S People, Campus Peer Ministry.
Sample Resume / Profile Sheet continued
• ATHLETIC DATA: HEIGHT: 5’8” WEIGHT: 155 lbs. PRIMARY POSITION: Center Back/ Right Wing/ Stopper.
• LEAGUE: U.S Soccer Development Academy (Chicago Magic Soccer Club) 2010-2012
• History: 2007-2010 Chicago Makers S.C (Captain)• Coaches: Nelo Nightingale and Kenneth Nightingale• Phone Number: Nelo Nightingale (847)756-0501•• 2010-2011 Chicago Magic Soccer Academy• Coaches: Louis Mateus and Martin Vasquez• Phone Number: Louis Mateus (708)990-0182• • 2009-2011 St. Joseph High School Varsity• Coach: Stanley Niemiec • E-Mail: [email protected]• ** also include National Profile Nike Evaluation Number
Sophomore Year
• Narrow down college search to top 10 schools
• Maintain good grades!!!!!
• Go to all Magic practices and games – communicate with coaches or team managers if an emergency occurs when you can’t make practice
• Update resume/profile sheet
Sophomore Year continued
• Go to a soccer camp or two of schools you’ve contacted
• Make a 2 to 3 minute highlight tape. Post on Youtube and let the college coaches know how to locate it, or send a DVD directly to college coaches
• Invite coaches to tournaments or games you’ll be playing at. Let them know your schedule and jersey number
• Register with the NCAA Clearing House – you’ll need an unofficial transcript (http://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/)
Sample University Camps
Loyola University Chicagowww.ramblersoccercamps.com
UIC Soccer Campwww.uicsoccercamp.com
Northern Illinoiswww.niuhuskies.com/sports/m-soccer/elitecamp.htmlNorthwestern, Wisconsin, Indiana, Notre Dame, and many other
schools– check out the website of each school you’re interested in.* Private camps focus on college recruitmentElite 300 (www.elite300.com), CSI (collegesocceridcamp.com)*Local college ID activitiesNike Academy showcase-contact the coach.
(http://www.sockersfcchicago.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=107&Itemid=112)
NCAA Clearinghouse Course Requirements
• D1 and D2 Requirements – go over your 4 year plan with your school counselor
• See handout
Junior Year
• Repeat all of what was stated for your Sophomore year
• Study for the ACT!!!
• Check the required ACT scores for the schools you’re interested in
**Athletes often have the benefit of Super-scoring
* Take ACT 1 to 3 times
* Start visiting your top schools!!!
Senior Year• Update your profile/resume• Narrow down to top 5 school – at least one D2 and one D3 school• Take ACT / SAT more times if necessary• On January 1st fill out the FAFSA• Look for outside scholarships
– Local soccer clubs– Kiwanis, Rotary etc. Check you High School website to see about more listings– www.fastweb.com– www.Collegeboard.com
• Apply to schools– Let the admissions office know at each school if you have any
changes in income due to:• Drastic change in income• Extreme outside medical bills• Private tuition for other students living at home
NCAA Soccer ranking (Men’s Div I)
D II (Men’s)
NCAA Women’s soccer ranking (D I)
D II (Women’s)
D III (Women’s)
• Registration Now Open
• 4 Locations to chose From
• Boys & Girls U8-U18
• Tryouts Officially Begin May 7
• Check chicagomagic.com for updates
2012-2013 Tryouts
• Update your gotsoccer.com info
• Check your Location & Team Pages
• Ask your Team Manager
• Email AdministrationLeah Rice
Communication
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