Cincinnati United S.C. #1 club in Cincinnati for Player Development -As ranked by Top Drawer Soccer Hundreds of players developed to play collegiately 60 Ohio South State Cup Championships and counting Multiple alumni drafted and playing/played in the MLS and WUSA Multiple players currently involved in U.S. National and Regional Teams
About Cincinnati United Cincinnati United Soccer Club is an unprecedented unifying of soccer at all participation and skill levels in the Greater Cincinnati area. It brings together four of the area's top, most recognized Clubs, Cincinnati United Premier (CUP), Lakota United Soccer Club, Sycamore Soccer Club (Arsenal), SCSA and combines them into one exceptional program. Employing top coaches and trainers in a player-centric environment that focuses on training, development, and fostering a life long love of the beautiful game at all levels make Cincinnati United the destination soccer club in Ohio South. The Premier Program: The purpose of our Premier Program is to provide an educational and competitive environment that consistently produces the most mentally, physically, technically, and tactically accomplished players in Ohio South, USYSA Region II, and the nation, recognized for their superior quality of play, knowledge and ability to articulate the game, sportsmanship, and passion for the sport. Cincinnati United Premier (CUP) is affiliated with the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer (MLS). Teams are known as the CUP Crew Juniors. See more information on this affiliation below. The Competitive Program (CU Southeast is part of the Competitive Program): The purpose of our Competitive Program is to provide higher levels of training and competition in community based locations to those players interested in select soccer. While always striving to be competitive, team sports teach the importance of teamwork. Good programs and coaches teach children, teenagers and young adults the way to compete-with passion, skillful play, teamwork, sportsmanship and respect for themselves and others.
CU Southeast Directors Brian Page, CU Southeast Director of Coaching NSCAA Premier Diploma, ODP Region II Coaching Staff, M.Ed, USSF National Youth License, Former Assistant College Coach, Former W- League Staff Coach, Former College Player Jack Hermans, CU Southeast Director of Training USSF A License, Former Head Men s Coach Xavier University, Former Player (Holland), Current Assistant Coach Dayton Dutch Lions (Professional Men s Soccer), USSF Licensed Collin Brueggeman, CU Southeast Assistant Director of Coaching USSF Licensed, Former College Player (University of Cincinnati), Current CUP Staff Coach Scott Rodgers, Executive Director USSF A License; ODP Region II Coaching Staff; Former Division I Head College Coach; Former Division I College Player; Former National Pool Player
U8-U10 Boys U8 Boys Jack Hermans U9 Boys USSF A License, Former Head Men s Coach Xavier University, Former Player (Holland), Current Assistant Coach Dayton Dutch Lions (Professional Men s Soccer) Alan Grothaus Former Professional and College Player, Former Director of Coaching (MTSC), M.Ed. Numerous high school coaching awards, 30+ Years Coaching Experience Brian Berning Multiple USSF Licenses including USSF National Y License, 10+ Years Coaching Experience, Former High School Boy s League & District Coach of the Year Jason Hipskind U10 Boys Former CUP Staff Coach; OSYSA Olympic Development Program Staff Coach; USSF Licensed Jack Hermans USSF A License, Former Head Men s Coach Xavier University, Former Player (Holland), Current Assistant Coach Dayton Dutch Lions (Professional Men s Soccer) Jos Van Gils Former Professional Player (Holland), Former Associate Director of Coaching with Hammer FC, USSF Licensed; 30+ Years Coaching Experience
U8-U10 Girls U8 Girls Brian Berning U9 Girls Multiple USSF Licenses including USSF National Y License, 10+ Years Coaching Experience, Former High School Boy s League & District Coach of the Year, OSYSA Olympic Development Program Staff Coach Jack Hermans U10 Girls USSF A License, Former Head Men s Coach Xavier University, Former Player (Holland), Current Assistant Coach Dayton Dutch Lions (Professional Men s Soccer) Mike Haney Current Varsity Coach (Mariemont HS) where he was the Southwest Ohio and League Coach of the Year, Original CUP Coach, NSCAA National Diploma, M.Ed. Jack Hermans, USSF A License, Former Head Men s Coach Xavier University, Former Player (Holland), Current Assistant Coach Dayton Dutch Lions (Professional Men s Soccer)
BU11-BU12 Trainers BU11 A team: Collin Brueggeman USSF Licensed, Former College Player (University of Cincinnati), Current CUP Staff Coach BU11 B or C team: Jason Hipskind Former CUP Staff Coach; OSYSA Olympic Development Program Staff Coach; USSF Licensed BU11 B or C team: Mike Brizzi Former College Player (University of Cincinnati), Former All-State High School Player, 3 Years Training Experience via Various College Camps BU12 A team: Mike Whiting Former College Player and Current Record Holder (University of Cincinnati), Decades of Coaching Experience BU12 B team: Collin Brueggeman USSF Licensed, Former College Player (University of Cincinnati), Current CUP Staff Coach BU12 C team: Dave Thibodeau USSF C License, A Founder of CUP, Decades of Coaching Experience
GU11-GU12 Trainers GU11 A or B team: Jos Van Gils Former Professional Player (Holland), Former Associate Director of Coaching with Hammer FC, USSF Licensed; 30+ Years Coaching Experience GU11 A or B team: Dr. Gary Geis Former College Player (University of Cincinnati), Former Team Cincinnati Staff Coach GU12 A team: Samantha Obermeyer Former College Player (Bowling Green State University), Collegiate Regional All-American, College Captain, National Finalists (Club), USSF Licensed GU12 B team: Mark Dulle Ohio Olympic Development Program Coach, USSF Licensed, 13+ Years Coaching Experience GU12 C team: Casey Rodriguez Current Northern Kentucky University Player (Club), Former Player with Anderson High School & Cardinals, Completing a Bachelors of Education
BU13-BU14 Coaches & Trainers BU13 A and B team: Joe Stewart Celtic F.C. (Scotland) Apprentice, Former Professional Player, Former College Player and Captain, USSF Licensed, M.Ed., 2006 Ohio High School Runner Up Coach of the Year BU14 A team coach: Jos Van Gils Former Professional Player (Holland), Former Associate Director of Coaching with Hammer FC, USSF Licensed; 30+ Years Coaching Experience BU14 B and C team: Andre Sharpe Former Jamaican Youth National Team Player, Former College Player (University of Cincinnati), Former CUP Staff Coach
GU13-GU14 Coaches & Trainers GU13 A team coach: Andre Sharpe Former Jamaican Youth National Team Player, Former College Player (University of Cincinnati), Former CUP Staff Coach GU13 B team: Casey Rodriguez Current Northern Kentucky University Player (Club), Former Player with Anderson High School & Cardinals, Completing a Bachelors of Education GU14 A team coach: Samantha Obermeyer Former College Player (Bowling Green State University), Collegiate Regional All- American, College Captain, National Finalists (Club), USSF Licensed GU14 B team: Mike Brizzi Former College Player (University of Cincinnati), Former All-State High School Player, 3 Years Training Experience via Various College Camps
BU15-BU16 Coaches & Trainers BU15 A team coach: Andre Sharpe Former Jamaican Youth National Team Player, Former College Player (University of Cincinnati), Former CUP Staff Coach BU15 B team: Collin Brueggeman USSF Licensed, Former College Player (University of Cincinnati), Current CUP Staff BU15 C team: Brian Berning Multiple USSF Licenses including USSF National Y License, 10+ Years Coaching Experience, Former High School Boy s League & District Coach of the Year, OSYSA Olympic Development Program Staff Coach BU16 A team coach: Brandon Raabe Current CUP Staff Coach (Multiple championships and successes), Current High School Varsity Assistant Coach (Walnut Hills High School) BU16 B team coach: Keith Tabet Former College Player (Xavier University), 17+ Years Coaching Experience
BU17-BU18 Coaches & Trainers BU17 A team coach: Jeff Henderson Current Professional Player, Former College Player (University of Cincinnati) BU18 A team coach and Fusion Trainer: Jack Hermans USSF A License, Former Head Men s Coach Xavier University, Former Player (Holland), Current Assistant Coach Dayton Dutch Lions (Professional Men s Soccer) BU18 B team coach: Keith Tabet Former College Player (Xavier University), 17+ Years Coaching Experience
GU15-GU18 Coaches & Trainers GU15 A team coach: Jos Van Gils Former Professional Player (Holland), Former Associate Director of Coaching with Hammer FC, USSF Licensed; 30+ Years Coaching Experience GU16 A and B team: Jan Bennett OSYSA Olympic Development Program (State Staff), Head Varsity Coach at Lakota West High School, 16+ Years Coaching Experience GU17/U18 combined team coach: Jan Bennett OSYSA Olympic Development Program (State Staff), Head Varsity Coach at Lakota West High School, 16+ Years Coaching Experience
Training Locations Outdoor Training Short Park Amelia Newtown Training Facility Turf/Futsal Training Locations Riverside Turpin Nothing But Net (Futsal) **Training locations may change based on field availability**
Goalkeeper Training Program CU goalkeeper training is directed by our Director of Training Collin Brueggeman USSF Licensed, Former College Player (University of Cincinnati), Current CUP Staff Coach CU goalkeepers receive separate training commensurate with their abilities and CU s expectations. Training is generally offered 1 time a week during the season The cost of goalkeeper training will be within the club fee.
Competition (Leagues) CUSL Cincinnati s best local select soccer league. Buckeye Premier One of the best leagues in Ohio South. Older teams
Travel Requirements League Play Most league games are played in the Cincinnati area Tournaments Any travel requirements in CU are determined by individual teams. Most CU teams play tournaments locally, which we encourage.
Summer Camp Dates & Time TBA It will probably begin around August 1 st. Camp fee included in club fee (more than $150 value)
Fees What services are included in the club fee? All operating expenses (fields, management, registration, etc.) U8-U14 Club Camp (first week of August) Goalkeeper Training What is the season fee? It depends on the service the team selects. Approximately 90% of our teams select the trainer 2x a week service. All U8-U10 team teams will have a trainer 2x a week. This fee is: $333 + Tournaments Expenses; Referee Fees; Uniforms (non-refundable) U8-U14 teams play, and players must commit to two seasons per year (spring and fall) All detailed fee information provided at tryouts
Fee Schedule The fee payment schedule is posted in the resource center. Parents are responsible for keeping up with the payment schedule.
U8-U10 F.A.Q. How frequently do the teams practice? Twice a week with a professional trainer How many tournaments does each team attend? It depends on the team. Typically at U8 teams attend 1-2 local tournaments How many league games does each team play per season? 6-8, mainly in the Cincinnati area. There is one club in Centerville. Where does the team train? Most U8-U10 teams train at Short Park in Newtown What does it cost per season to participate? Club Fee: $333+ referee fees, tournament fees and uniform The club fee includes a fall season club camp the first week of August. Does not include tournaments and referee fees. These are part of team fees, which range from: $75 (U8) -$150 Does not include the cost of the uniform
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 (i.e.. tournaments, registration, field cleanup, 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. Sponsorships at Tournaments Opportunities will be made for rebates for the CU Challenge Cup through sponsorship Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities CU is currently developing guidelines that would allow teams to seek corporate sponsorship
Uniforms Uniforms are purchased through Soccer Village Pricing ranges from $65-$120. Uniform decisions are made by individual teams and are reviewed at tryouts or just after tryouts
Proven Successes Overview Player Development Recognized as one of the top 25 clubs in the country and #1 in the greater Cincinnati area based on development criteria (by TopDrawerSoccer) Since 2003, CUP has developed almost 200 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 High level goalkeeper training on a regular basis High level tournament and league play exposure
Proven Successes College Players - 2013 Class Girls Commitments: - Ashley Baker - Western Brown High School - Anderson University - Rachael Ballish - Indian Hill High School - Belmont University - Meghan Blank - Bishop Fenwick High School - University of Dayton - Kelsie Bolerjack - Centerville High School - Valparaiso University - Nicole Brown - Sycamore high School - Thomas More College - Sarah Byrne - Ursuline High School - University of Dayton - Michele Christy - Ursuline High School - University of Tennessee - Jessie Comorosky - Loveland High School - Hanover College - Kathy Connor - Mason High School - Capital University - Haley Gribler - Springboro High School - Lee University - Maggie Hare - Lakota West High School - Xavier University - Brooke Huber - Lakota East High School - Ball State University - Linnea Kremer - Walnut Hills High School - Roanoke College - Rosemary Lavelle - Mount Notre Dame High School - University of Wisconsin - Abbey Mills - Ross High School - Mars Hill College - Elle Nguyen - Lakota West High School - Northern Kentucky University - Kelly Neeb - McCauley High School - Auburn University - Lauren Rose - Lakota West High School - Thomas More College - Elizabeth Slattery - Indian Hill High School - University of Florida - Carolyn Springsteen - Mason High School - Lipscomb University - Ashley Woolpert - Springboro High School - West Virginia University - Eric Ytterbo - Miamisburg High School - Ohio University
Proven Successes Professional & National Team Players CUP Professional Players Lindsey Carstens Norway Parissa Eyorokon Washington Freedom CUP National Team Players Rose Lavelle (U18 and U20 Team) 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