Cincinnati United Premier U11 Girls (01-02 Age Group) Fall 2012 & Spring 2013 Bringing the Best Together! #1 Club in Cincinnati for Player Development 2001-2002 Age Group - Current State Cup Champs
CUP Overview Contents Program Mission Statement CUSC Organizational Structure CUP Directors of Coaching Head Coaches Age Group Structure Training Locations Training Format & Frequency Goalkeeper Training Program Competition (Leagues) Competition (Events) Travel Requirements Summer Camp Columbus Crew Affiliation Premier Program Fees Premier Program Fee Schedule Volunteer Commitments Fundraising Uniforms Proven Successes Transition into CUP at U11 Questions & Answers
Principles of the CUP Mission Statement Provide an environment in our program that produces the best players in Ohio South, Region II, and the Nation. Players will be developed to compete at the highest levels of high school and college soccer. CUP is managed and coached by professionals who will provide the highest level of soccer development experience consistent with age appropriate expectations and commitment levels.
CUSC Organizational Structure Scott Rodgers Executive DOC CUP Crew Boys CU South -east Boys CU Lakota/ Monroe Boys CU Sycamore /Mason/ Lebanon Boys CU Sycamore/ Mason/ Lebanon Girls CU Lakota / Monroe Girls CU Southeast Girls CUP Crew Girls John McGinlay (DOC & U11- U23) Brian Page (DOC) Andy Szucs (DOC) Mike Duncan (DOC) Mike Duncan (DOC) Andy Szucs (DOC) Brian Page (DOC) Scott Rodgers (E.D. & U11- U23) Bobby Puppione (DOC) Bobby Puppione (DOC)
CUP Directors of Coaching Scott Rodgers, Executive Director and Girls Director USSF A License; ODP Region II Coaching Staff; Former Division I Head College Coach; Former Division I College Player; Former National Pool Player Primary CUP Responsibility is the U15-U23 Girls John McGinlay, Premier Boys Director of Coaching UEFA B Coaching Badge; Former Professional player for Bolton Wanderers (England), English Premier League; Former player for the Scottish National Team Primary CUP Responsibility is the U11-U23 Boys
Gold Team Coach: Bobby Puppione Current Position Director of Coaching, Cincinnati United Coaching Education USSF A License NSCAA Premier Diploma USYS Y National License NSCAA National Goalkeeping Diploma Coaching Experience OSYSA State Cup Champion Coach Multiple OSYSA and AYSA State Cup Championships as Assistant Coach Tournaments Champions at events such as CU Cup, Elite Invite, CASL Showcase, St Louis Scott Gallagher Showcase, Blue Chip Showcase, etc. Former Varsity High School Coach and State Championship Former Junior College Assistant Coach OSYSA ODP Coach Current coach: U13 Girls Gold, U9 Girls Barcelona, and U10 Girls Celtic teams - multiple tourney, league, and state titles
Black Team Coach: David Robertson Current Position Cincinnati United - staff coach and trainer for CU Sycamore Mason and Cincinnati United Premier Coaching Education USSF B License English FA Youth Psychology Certificate Coaching Experience Cincinnati United Soccer Club Kentucky ODP Staff Coach Classics Hammer Soccer Club - staff coach and trainer Kings Soccer Academy - staff coach, trainer, and assistant director of operations
Silver Team Coach: Ben Urso Current Position Staff coach for Cincinnati United and CUP Coaching Education/Licensing USSF B License BS in Elementary Education Masters in Curriculum and Instruction Coaching Experience Former ODP State and Regional Staff Coach Ohio Elite Soccer Academy - Staff Coach - U9-U13 Girls Classics Hammer Soccer Club - Staff Coach and Associate Director of Coaching Youth Kolping Soccer Club - Staff Coach
Age Group Structure Three high level teams will be developed - building ONE strong age group! All three coaches will work with all teams to develop the players to their fullest for the future. CU and CUP bring the best together - this age group will do just that!
Training Locations Outdoor Training and Game Locations Metalex Park Posey Hartman Complex Alternative synthetic high school fields throughout the area in February & March Indoor Training Locations Wall2Wall Gametime **Training locations may change based on field availability**
Training Format & Frequency Training Frequency 2-3 nights per week (usually 3 nights) Timeline Fall training begins following the summer camp and concludes in late October/early November Winter training provided and strongly encouraged Spring training begins in late February/early March and concludes in late May/early June Policy Regarding Participation in Other Sports Commitment levels at these ages established by the coach Most players at these ages participate in other sports, particularly in the winter and summer months Most teams at this age expect players to prioritize soccer during the fall and spring seasons
Goalkeeper Training Program CUP goalkeeper training is directed by our Director of Goalkeeping who has direct involvement on a regular basis with the CUP goalkeepers, specifically at U13-U18. Jim Adams; Former Professional Player, College All- American & National Champion, Former Professional Assistant Coach, Former Assistant College Coach Greg Deutsch; Former Professional Player, Former College Player, Former Professional Assistant Coach, USSF C License & NSCAA National Diploma CUP goalkeepers receive separate training commensurate with their abilities and CUP s expectations. Training is generally offered 1-2 times a week during the season
Competition (Leagues) The Premiere League The best U11-U13 league in the tri-state area. Clubs participating in the league include Carmel, Michigan Hawks, OP Eagles, Lexington FC, Javanon, Cleveland FC, and more BPYSL One of the best U11-U13 leagues in the tri-state area. CUSL The strongest local league in the Cincinnati and Dayton areas.
Competition (Events) CUP Strives to Bring the Best Competition to Us Cincinnati United Cup Elite Invitational All Other Tournament Travel Requirements Determined by Individual Teams
Travel Requirements (Outside of the Cincinnati/Dayton Area) League Play 1-2 times per season games may be played in Louisville, Columbus, Indianapolis, Cleveland Events The amount of travel required for league play will influence what tournaments each team will attend.
Summer Camp Dates & Time TBA It will probably begin around August 1 st. Camp fee included in club fee (more than $150 value)
Columbus Crew Affiliation The Columbus CREW selected Cincinnati United Premier to be it s Southern Ohio affiliate. Our CREW affiliation provides unique benefits for our CUP players. CREW staff including Robert Warzycha (Head Coach) and Brian Bliss (Technical Director) participate in CUP program development. CREW staff coaching for CUP girls and boys. Opportunity to participate in MLS Showcase tournaments and events exclusive to the MLS developmental programs.
Premier Program Fees What services are included in the Premier Program fee that are not included in the CU Program fee? Full time professional coaching and training Full time professional management Program specific goalkeeper training Training sessions with Columbus Crew coaches and players $453 (2011/2012 Club fees) + Tournaments Expenses; Referee Fees; Uniforms (nonrefundable) Note All player fees are based on a minimum roster of 12 players. Note Fees subject to annual adjustment
Premier Program Fee Schedule The fee payment schedule is posted in the resource center. Parents are responsible for keeping up with the payment schedule.
Volunteer Commitments Each team family will be required to volunteer for 8 hours per year. Volunteer hours can be met in a number of ways (ie. tournaments, registration, field clean-up, etc) Team volunteers Needed (including but not limited to) Parent Administrator CU Cup Tournament Advertising Coordinator Hotel Coordinator Fundraising Coordinator Tournament Volunteer Coordinator Tent Storage and Assembly Team Benches Storage and Assembly Social Coordinator
Fundraising Kroger Cards The program will rebate money back to the team to be applied to the account. See your team admin for more details. Advertising Sales Opportunities will be made for rebates for the CU Challenge Cup through advertising sales Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities CU is currently developing guidelines that would allow teams to seek corporate sponsorship
Uniforms Full Mandatory Package - $158.40 (as of 2010) Full Home Kit - $82.95 Full Away Kit - $75.45 Players will also purchase three training shirts - 1 for each day of training. (around $10 each) Current Optional Gear (not including Spirit Wear) Trofeo Training Top - $49.00 Trofeo Training Paint - $20.00 Copa Backpack - $45.95
Proven Successes Overview Player Development Recognized as one of the top 21 clubs in the country and #2 in OSYSA (one point behind the OP Eagles), and #1 in the greater Cincinnati area based on development criteria http:// www.topdrawersoccer.com/clubsoccer/club-soccer-rankings/ women Since 2003, CUP has developed 170 female players to play collegiately, which is more than any other club in the greater Cincinnati area. Since the 2008/09 season, CU has placed more players on to the ODP Region II Teams than any club in the greater Cincinnati area. Since the 2008/09 season, CU placed more teams in the Ohio South (OSYSA) State Cup finals, Semifinals, and Quarterfinals than any other soccer club in Ohio South (OSYSA).
Proven Successes Overview Team Development/Club Opportunity Team Development Numerous OSYSA State Cup Championships Numerous Region II Championships Numerous National Level Tournament Championships Club Opportunity Opportunities to train with one of the best staffs in the country Annual opportunities to train with Columbus Crew coaches and players High level goalkeeper training on a regular basis High level tournament and league play exposure
Proven Successes College Players - 2011 Class Annie Beard Ohio University Liz Finley Ohio University Jen Laking Tiffin University Brooke Edwards Slippery Rock Jaclyn Elmore Northern Kentucky Hailee Schlager Slippery Rock Ashley Locke Messiah College Katie Bourgeois St. Francis (PA) University Katie Markesberry Xavier University Lacy Engle University of Dayton Alex Azeez Purdue University Tonya Frasik Ohio Dominican Brooke Barden Purdue University Alex Ancona Otterbein University Carolyn Hartman Lynn University Sidney Huth Bowling Green
Proven Successes College Players - 2010 Class Molly Allen Butler University Mary Allen Butler University Sam Arbutina South Alabama Alli Backscheider Butler University Kaitlyn Buczek University of Cincinnati Ashley Buns Air Force Academy Alyssa Carmack Bowling Green University Janelle Coates Eastern Kentucky University Kim Connor Ohio Northern University Taylor Dearbaugh University of Kentucky Nicole Donnelly Eastern Kentucky Univ. Lauren Hettinger University of Cincinnati Courtney Hoenicke St. Bonaventure Jessie Jarrett St. Louis University Mollie Kuramoto Purdue University Alexa Levick Vanderbilt University Monica Melink Indiana University Sammi Miller Wilmington College Jenny Petree Western Michigan Kristin Pierce IUPUI Paula Savchenko Nova Southeastern Univ. Michelle Watson Western Michigan University Carley Williams Transylvania University Sanam Zahedi University of Cincinnati Note we have additional players in the age group that are finalizing their choices.
Proven Successes College Players 2009/2008 Class 2009 Class Brianna Alvarado Old Dominion University Margaux Andrews Vanderbilt University Marie Argo Valparaiso University Christine Brewer University of Cincinnati Laura Bush Old Dominion University Grace Goldman University of Northern Iowa Shannon Grueter Hanover College Alexis Heard Eastern Michigan University Katie Johnson University of Cincinnati Carly Knue Emory University Lauren McMahon Wittenberg University Hailey Morris Emory University Deja Tennon Eastern Kentucky University Madeline White Case Western University Bridget Reder Ball State University 2008 Class Jackie Arroyo Ball State University Becky Clever Valparaiso University Erin HammerinButler University Allie Keefer Wittenberg University Melanie McGlaughlin Xavier University Bethany Miller Xavier University Kiley Miller IUPUI-Fort Wayne Laura Painter Indiana State University Cara Paxson Mount Olive College Megan Reimer Gardener-Webb Becca Sellars Mars Hill Colleg Dori Steele Wright State University Amanda Sullivan University of Indianapolis Katelyn TurnerBowling Green University
Proven Successes College Players 2007/2006 Class 2007 Class Jennifer Altimier Morgan Barnhart Randi Granat Ashley Green Carolyn Gross Katelyn Hausfeld Megan Holthaus Susan McKinley Brooke Rogers Kristin Tenhundfeld Noel Amend 2006 Class Kristen Arnold Gillian Belfort Lorrin Bertsch Megan Bush Brittany Cummins East Tennessee State Winthrop College Urbana University Eastern Kentucky University Heidelberg College University of Akron Earlham College University of Evansville University of Alabama Transylvania University Urbana University Indiana University Ball State University Wright State University Wright State University University of Maryland 2006 Class Continued Julie Kavanaugh Miami University (Ohio) Casey Keefer University of Louisville Kelly Kinsella Ohio University Amy Lower Ohio University Jessie MacLean Ohio University Emily Miller University of Dayton Abby Mink Wright State University Emily Morgan College of Charleston Cara Nielsen Eastern Kentucky Univ. Caitlin Profitt University of Dayton Katy Rudokas Xavier University Maddy Shumaker Eastern Kentucky Univ. Emily Speed Eastern Kentucky Univ. Lauren Steuer The Ohio State University Ashley Thompson University of Louisville Ashley Vaughan Wright State University Olivia West University of Georgia Sarah Wiggers College of Charleston Chelsea Yauch Auburn University
Proven Successes College Players 2005/2004 Class 2005 Class: Girls Julie Dean Denison University Andrea Bouldin Eastern Michigan Univ. Molly Buns University of Tennessee Amanda Campbell Bowling Green University Kay Connelly Marquette University Brianne Eisenhard Bowling Green University Amanda Gallow University of Dayton Lauren Garcia Williams College Betsy Jacobs Kent State University Jen Johannigman University Cincinnati Jessica Mello University of Louisville Courtney Mink Ohio University Colleen Posey University of Alabama Carla Schierloh Northern Kentucky Univ. Erika Schmitt Ohio University Rachel Ulrich University of Kentucky Susan Loeffler Xavier University Jenn Vilkoski Ball State University Sarah Ash Denison University Brittni Lally University of Alabama 2004 Class: Girls Kristen Miller Ohio University Rachel Mees University North Carolina Charlotte Lindsey Carstens University of Illinois Parrissa Eyorokon Purdue University Shannon Chambers Troy State University Sarah Gaunt University of Kentucky Amanda Penter Tiffin University Lindsey Price Ohio University Lindsay Martin Ball State University Haja Dumbuya University of Akron Brittany Woods Gardner-Webb University Danielle Young Ohio University Kristen Thomas Indiana State University Megan Garrett Wittenberg University Heather Burchett Marshall University Jessica Wheeler St. Francis University Addie Burton Lehigh University Ashley Durand Heidelberg College Kara Gostisha University of Illinois Courtney Robertson Cincinnati State Katie Hurst Wilmington College
Proven Successes Professional & National Team Players CUP Professional Players Lindsey Carstens Norway Parissa Eyorokon Washington Freedom CUP National Team Players Olivia West (pool) Parissa Eyorokon (U23 team) Jay Atkinson (pool) Nicole Hopkins (National Camp) Claire Falknor (International Events) ODP State Team Players Hundreds of players over the years CUP is a supporter of ODP
Proven Successes National Level Tournament & League Disney Showcase Multiple Championships Raleigh Showcase Multiple Championships Orange Classic Multiple Championships Annual Adidas Blue Chip participants Showcase format, no championship Annual Carmel Showcase participants Showcase format, no championship Las Vegas College Showcase U-15 Girls 2007 Champions OSYSA State Cup Multiple Championships Club formation Present Regional Championships Multiple Championships Club formation - Present
Transition into CUP Consistent communication between Bobby, Andy, & Brian throughout the year. U10 CU training at W2W Winter 2012 U10 Street Soccer Days, Combined Site Trainings, Scrimmages, and Guest Playing Multiple Times between 2011-2012
Q&A Contact Bobby Puppione: bobbypuppione@yahoo.com