Summer & Fall Soccer for Locals and Visitors Alike - US98 Soccer Club

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US98 SOCCER CLUB AND SOUTH WALTON SOCCER EXPLODE ONTO THE GREATER SOUTH WALTON SCENE THIS SUMMER AND FALL!!



Hello Again South Walton Soccer Enthusiasts and Fans of The Beautiful Game!

US98 Soccer Club, South Walton's Non-Profit, Community-Based and Community-Driven Recreational Soccer Organization, proudly announces Open Registration for the SUMMER 2008 PRE-SEASON MINI-CAMP; this Emerald Coast Area's First All Ages 3 v. 3 Soccer Tournament, THE US98 SUMMER SOCCER GAUNTLET; and this Fall's Youth Recreational Soccer Offering, the FALL 2008 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEASON, in South Walton!


US98 Soccer Club will be hosting a Youth Soccer SUMMER 2008 PRE-SEASON MINI-CAMP from July 28th until August 1st! Ages 4-17 can participate in either our half-day (8:45-11:15AM/$50.00 for the week) or full-day (8:45AM-2:30PM/$90.00 for the week) offerings at Helen McCall Park, located off of Moll Drive. Space may be limited, so don't wait to sign up! Registrations will be accepted on a rolling basis, until all spaces are filled or the Mini-Camp begins on July 28th, 2008.


Labor Day Weekend, US98 Soccer Club invites Footy Fanatics young and still young at heart to join us in this Emerald Coast Area's First Ever 3 v. 3 Tournament, THE US98 3-v-3 SUMMER SOCCER GAUNTLET! Matches will be divided into age groups ranging from U-6 to Over-40. Everyone is encouraged to participate and sign-up by the deadline, August 8th, 2008.


This Fall, US98 Soccer Club's FALL 2008 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEASON's Match Fixtures are scheduled to begin September 20th! The Registration Deadline for the Fall Season is August 15th, 2008.


US98 Soccer Club is extremely excited to announce that we are involved in in-depth discussions and planning with representatives of one of South Walton's largest developers regarding the addition of a soccer-specific field and venue on the Eastern side of South Walton. The addition of this field will not only enhance and promote Recreational and Tournament Soccer for all of South Walton, the surrounding area, and SouthEast Region, providing Training and Match locations in the East and West (at Helen McCall Park) ends of South Walton, but it will also enrich our Panhandle Community in the promotion of health, fitness,and the many positive lessons promoted and learned through The Beautiful Game. We hope the addition of this venue will also substantially ease the burden on many residents' and visitors' resources, and highlight the natural beauty and attractiveness of the environment and offerings of the Eastern end of South Walton and the surrounding area.

Finally, US98 Soccer Club announces its affiliation with US Club Soccer, a non-profit organization committed to the support, growth, and development of soccer clubs. Through this affiliation, US98 Soccer Club will continue to make the steps necessary to provide a soccer program that the South Walton Community and all of the Florida Panhandle can be proud of!

Registration materials and further information are available at the bottom of the front page of our website at www.us98soccer.com (http://www.us98soccer.com/). Please download and fill out the appropriate forms, and return with the appropriate fees to the address provided.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.

Cheers & See You Out On The Pitch!
D. Christian Franek
President
US98 Soccer Club
www.us98soccer.com (http://www.us98soccer.com/)

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A bump to coincide with the article in the newspaper.

If anyone has any questions about the article, what we do, or what we will do in the future, please do not hesitate to ask away. US98 Soccer Club, a community-run and community driven non-profit organization, IS South Walton Youth Soccer!

Cheers,
Christian Franek, President

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Good Morning, NorthWest Florida and SouthEastern United States Footy Fans!

Just wanted to remind everyone, residents and visitors alike, about our upcoming (next week) Pre-Season Mini-Camp, which begins next Monday and runs every day through Friday, beginning at 8:45 AM each day. A fantastic value at $50.00 for the whole week of half-day training and $90.00 for full-day training!!

I have attached the Registration Packet for everyone's convenience, and we will be accepting registrations up until we begin on Monday (but if you can get it to me sooner, that would be better.) The mailing address is on the Registration Packet or you can drop off your registration tonight at Helen McCall Park at 6:00PM.

Here is a quick outline of what we are offering next week:

Early Morning Sessions - Each of these sessions will consist of technical training exercises that include basic, but essential items that emphasize the use of both feet, such as dribbling, passing, trapping, shooting, and heading (but without both feet). Control is a major emphasis in all of these exercises.

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Late Morning Sessions - Each of these sessions will consist of FUNdamental Tactical Football skills.
1st Day - Shadow Play: Player learn to play space and against others, as well as the ball.
2nd Day - Introducing the Ball: Using 1/3 size field, players apply shadow play as well as ball control.
3rd Day - Repetitiveness: Players learn what to expect in certain scenarios, and become more familiar with the predictability of the feel and bounce of the ball.
4th Day - Coaching & The Game: Players learn more advanced tactical situations, including positions, formations, and basic Association Football theories and philosophies, along with an introduction to the Rules.
5th Day- Application: The last day is a culmination of each of the skills and exercises learned throughout the week, as the Players apply everything they learned in scrimmages and match scenarios.

ALSO, local yoga instructor and child activist, Lauren Romano will be joining us on Tuesday and Thursday of next week around 10:00 AM to teach the Players about practical application of yoga in stretching and exercise, and she will lead us all through basic yoga sessions. *Please make sure your Player brings a beach towel these days (or every day).

AND, we will be emphasizing healthy diet and activities through our Mini-Camp, that not only give your Players an advantage on the pitch, but provide a healthy approach to life off the pitch and throughout their lives. We are currently working on incorporating a local Fitness Instructor into our Wednesday and/or Friday sessions.

Soccer Instructors for the week include, Jim LeRoux, Marco Perona, Joe Ribaudo, Brian Mass, and myself, Christian Franek. With over 100 years of youth, high school, college, amateur and professional experience and knowledge between these members of our South Walton Community, we'll ensure Our Young Soccer Players receive the highest level of soccer training available in the Florida Panhandle, and that they are absolutely prepared to take the Fall 2008 Champions League Season by storm!

WE HOPE YOUR PLAYER(S) WILL JOIN US!!

Cheers & See You Out On The Pitch!
D. Christian Franek
President
US98 Soccer Club
www.us98soccer.com (http://www.us98soccer.com/)

[Tootsie]

thanks for the info christian and we're looking forward to camp next week. yay - glad to see Ms Lauren on your list of staff... she's so great with the kids and their yoga lessons. what a great way to provide a calming experience for them in the midst of a sports camp.

we look forward to participating in soccer camp next week!:wave:

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Thank you, Tootsie! We love Lauren, she is awesome. And we look forward to having your LJ out there!!

As an update, I have just received confirmation that we will have Paul Hunter (voted Best Personal Trainer in Emerald Coast Magazine) from Grayton Beach Fitness out at the fields on our first day, Monday at 10:00 AM, to teach classes on nutrition and fitness!


The 4-7 Years Old will receive a basics class first, while the 8 and Up Mini-Camp participants will receive a more involved instruction afterwards. Paul was recently on US98 Sportstalk, and from that experience and hearing his extensive knowledge, I know this will be an extremely beneficial introduction for all involved.


Folks, with over 100 years of playing and coaching experience, advanced teachings in stretching and exercise through yoga, and classes in nutrition and fitness, I dare anyone to find a more complete and comprehensive soccer camp than what we will be offering. Again, I hope your Player(s) can take advantage of this opportunity and join us!

Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.


Cheers!
D. Christian Franek
President
US98 Soccer Club
http://www.us98soccer.com/ (http://www.us98soccer.com/)

[chrisv]

Christian, it was good to meet you tonight, Christopher, Jr. is looking forward to next week. He was trying on the shin pads and soccer cleats before bed tonight. Thanks for your hard work and dedication to this program.

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Pleasure meeting you as well, Chris. We look forward to having Junior with us all next week!!

[SharonVaughn]

Hi there,

My 6 year old son has never played soccer and as much as I would love to put him in the mini camp, we will be out of town next friday so he would miss the last day!

I would at least like to register him for the fall just wanted to know what you think about a 6 year old starting with little athletic experience at all. Is there a lot of teaching (and patience) involved?

Sharon Vaughn

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Sharon,

You have nothing to worry about. Most of our coaches for the 4&5 and 6&7 Years Old Age Groups are parents themselves, so they have plenty of experience with teaching children.

This Fall Season will be the first season that we are registered with U.S. Club Soccer (http://www.usclubsoccer.org/), which provides many tools for an oragnization such as ours, including tips for parent-coaches and providing reasonably priced background checks for all of those involved with our organization, from directors to volunteers.

I have no hesitation what so ever telling you that your son will be in good hands, and will learn positive lessons through playing and participating in The Beautiful Game that will carry him through his youth and adulthood. Registration Forms are on our website at www.us98soccer.com (http://www.us98soccer.com).

If you have any further questions, please feel free to post them here (as most likely there are others out there with similar questions) or contact me directly at christian@us98soccer.com.

Cheers!
Christian

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Our Summer 2008 Pre-Season Mini-Camp was a great success last week, with 30 local children immersing themselves in all things soccer, including skills training and fitness training led by former professional and collegiate players, a nutrition and health seminar hosted by Paul Hunter of Grayton Beach Fitness, yoga instruction led by Lauren Romano, and video instruction designed by European Champions, Manchester United! Thank you everyone who helped and participated!!

Just a reminder, that US98 Soccer Club will be hosting (at US98 Soccer Fields West, Helen McCall Park, or US98 Soccer Fields East, location to be announced soon) a 3-v-3 Soccer Tournament Labor Day Weekend for all ages from all locations all over the SouthEast. The Registration Packet can be downloaded here: http://us98soccer.com/images/fbfiles/files/US98_Summer_Soccer_Gauntlet__Registration_Packet__ website_.doc
Dedaline for Registration is August 8th!


Also, a reminder that Fall 2008 Season Registration is ongoing, and you can download that Registration Packet here: http://us98soccer.com/images/fbfiles/files/US98_Soccer_Club___Registration_Packet__website_.d oc
Deadline for Fall Registration is August 15th!

US98 SOCCER CLUB, WE ARE South Walton's Recreational Youth Soccer!!

[Tootsie]

Just wanted to give a shout of thanks to US98 Soccer for a wonderful week-long soccer camp. The coaches were the best, and the kids not only learned real skills, they really enjoyed the whole experience. that's what its all about.

congrats to US98 Soccer Club. glad you are here!:clap:

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Just wanted to give a shout of thanks to US98 Soccer for a wonderful week-long soccer camp. The coaches were the best, and the kids not only learned real skills, they really enjoyed the whole experience. that's what its all about.

congrats to US98 Soccer Club. glad you are here!:clap:

Thank you Tootsie!

Your LJ has a certain nack for some nifty moves out there.

On another note, we are excited to anounce................

An ONLINE REGISTRATION & PAYMENT Option!!!

To get your little David Beckham(s) or Mia Hamm(s) signed up and paid for in just a few easy on-line steps, go here: http://us98soccer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=29&Itemid=41

Just another way US98 Soccer Club is doing everything it can to better serve Our Youth of Greater South Walton.

US98 SOCCER CLUB, WE ARE Greater South Walton's Youth Recreational Soccer Program!

Cheers,
D. Christian Franek, President
US98 Soccer Club

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FOR RELEASE IMMEDIATELY

US98 Soccer Club Press Release - www.us98soccer.com (http://www.us98soccer.com/)

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

SOUTH WALTON, FLORIDA - US98 Soccer Club, Greater South Walton's Non-Profit Recreational Soccer Organization, is proud to announce that our Summer 2008 Pre-Season Mini-Camp, a fundraiser for the upcoming Fall Season, was a great success last week. 30 local children immersed themselves in all things soccer, including skills training and fitness training led by former professional and collegiate players, a nutrition and health seminar hosted by Paul Hunter of Grayton Beach Fitness, yoga instruction led by Lauren Romano, and video instruction designed by European Champions, Manchester United!

Prior to that, US98 Soccer League hosted a Spring Champions Derby at Helen McCall Park in South Walton between Emerald Coast U-11 Clubs "Panama City Beach Lightning", "Panama City Beach Her.Icanes", "Callaway Hurricanes", and "US98 Soccer Club". As Andy Marshall, the Gaffer or the PCB Lightning pointed out, "It was a great team effort by all of the teams, and there was a lot of hustle considering the heat." And the competition no doubt echo PCB Her.Icane Manger Merrill Goolsby's sentiments that," [He] truly believes Baylie Blackwell, who led her team in scoring while also sharing time in goal, has the potential to be an All American goalie in college. The game comes natural to her. At the goalie position either you've got it or not and she has definitely 'Got It'." In one half while playing goalie she held the opposing team scoreless and scored two goals on penalty kicks. The teams are currently discussing a 2nd leg of the Derby hosted at Frank Brown Park in Panama City Beach on August 16th.

Also on that note, US98 Soccer Club would like to remind all Residents and Visitors to the Beautiful Emerald Coast, that US98 Soccer Club will be hosting (at US98 Soccer Fields West, Helen McCall Park, or US98 Soccer Fields East, location to be announced soon) a 3-v-3 Soccer Tournament Labor Day Weekend for all ages from all locations all over the SouthEast. The Registration Packet can be downloaded here: http://us98soccer.com/images/fbfiles/files/US98_Summer_Soccer_Gauntlet__Registration_Packet__ website_.doc (http://us98soccer.com/images/fbfiles/files/US98_Summer_Soccer_Gauntlet__Registration_Packet__ website_.doc)
Deadline for 3-v-3 Registration was August 8th, but we are extending it until August 15th!

And, we would like to remind all Residents that the Fall 2008 Season Registration is ongoing.
YOU CAN NOW REGISTER ONLINE HERE: http://us98soccer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=29&Itemid=41 (http://us98soccer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=29&Itemid=41)
Or you can download that Registration Packet and snail mail it here: http://us98soccer.com/images/fbfiles/files/US98_Soccer_Club___Registration_Packet__website_.d oc (http://us98soccer.com/images/fbfiles/files/US98_Soccer_Club___Registration_Packet__website_.d oc)
Deadline for Fall Season Registration is August 15th!

Last, but not least, we are still searching for anyone or any business interested in supporting the local Youth of the Emerald Coast by being a Sponsor. We can use all the help anybody is willing to provide. You can download the form here: <A href="http://us98soccer.com/images/fbfiles/files/US98_Soccer_Club___Sponsorship_Packages.doc" target=_blank>http://us98soccer.com/images/fbfiles/files/US98_Soccer_Club___Registration_Packet__website_.d oc (http://us98soccer.com/images/fbfiles/files/US98_Soccer_Club___Registration_Packet__website_.d oc)

Please help us get the word out. I have attached a Flyer for posting in as many places as reasonably possible. YOU CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!!

US98 SOCCER CLUB, WE ARE Greater South Walton's Recreational Youth Soccer!!

Cheers!
D. Christian Franek
President
US98 Soccer Club
www.us98soccer.com (http://www.us98soccer.com/)

[Camp Creek Kid]

Will the eastern soccer fields be ready for practice/play this Fall?

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Fingers crossed. Not finalized officially, but signs are good. :D

Those fields will supplement the Helen McCall Park fields on the more Western side of South Walton, to better serve ALL of Greater South Walton and The Emerald Coast.

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LAST DAY to sign up for the Fall Season (before the fee goes up and the first order for uniforms goes out)!

Just go to the US98 Soccer Club website at www.us98soccer.com (http://www.us98soccer.com/), and register online or by downloading, filling out, and dropping off the registration packet at:

501 Clareon Drive
Seacrest, FL 32413

Contact me with ANY questions, christian@us98soccer.com.

Cheers!