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Boys' US Soccer Development Academy Program

South Carolina United FC is South Carolina’s only US Soccer Development Academy Franchise. Bridge FA’s US Soccer Development Academy franchise will compete under the banner of South Carolina United FC commencing at tryouts and for the 2009-10 seasonal playing year. Tryout information will be announced shortly. Training for these teams will be conducted at various times in Columbia, Charleston, and Orangeburg.



Program Directors:

Clark Brisson- Executive Director
Tripp Miller- Director of Administration
Rob Strickland- Director of Soccer



Coaching Staff for the boys:

USSF “A” licensed coaches

U16 Academy- Clark Brisson, Rob Strickland plus additional trainers

U18 Academy –Rob Strickland, Clark Brisson plus additional trainers



South Carolina United FC’s Elite Girls Showcase Program

Who is the governing body for the South Carolina United Elite Girls Showcase Program?

The South Carolina United FC Elite Girls Showcase Program is an in-house elite player team program that will be conducted and administered under US Club Soccer by South Carolina United FC. The U15, U16 and U17 players selected will be registered as South Carolina United FC players with US Club Soccer on US Club Soccer teams. South Carolina United FC is NOT affiliated in any way with South Carolina Youth Soccer Association and is NOT an organizational member of South Carolina Youth Soccer Association.

What is its purpose?

To provide to the best and most committed female U14-U17 female soccer players in South Carolina a centrally located high quality cost effective supplemental training and college recruiting program which still enables participants to play on their respective SCYSA affiliated teams and high school teams.

How many teams will the Elite Girls Showcase Program roster?

South Carolina United FC will field one (1) team in each of the following age groups: U-15, U-16 and U-17.

Which College Recruiting Showcase Tournaments will Elite Girls Showcase Program Teams attend?

It is anticipated each team will go to (3) of the following events:

Ø July 25-28 Score at the Shore, Greensboro, NC

Ø November 20-22, CASL Girls Showcase, Raleigh, NC

Ø December 27-30, Orange Classic International Girls Soccer Tournament, Miami, FL

Ø December 31-January 3, Disney’s Soccer Showcase (Girls), Orlando, FL

Ø March 2010, Jefferson Cup, Richmond, VA

How many players will be included on an Elite Girls Showcase Program Team Roster?

South Carolina United FC will roster a maximum of 22 players on each of their Elite Girls Showcase Program Team rosters.

How many training sessions are required throughout the year for an Elite Girls Showcase Program?

Each Elite Girls Showcase Program Team will be expected to hold at least six training sessions in the eight weeks immediately preceding each of the three US Club Soccer Showcase tournaments in which its teams participate throughout the year.

What is the duration of the Elite Girls Showcase Program?

The Elite Girls Showcase Program will begin in June and end in March. We anticipate (3) showcase events with Friendlies matches played during the time period of June –March.

How much will an Elite Girls Showcase Program Team be required to travel?

Elite Girls Showcase Program Teams will play three (3) out of state US Club Soccer Showcase Tournaments between June and March, all of which will require overnight travel. Exact travel distances will vary between Tournament and Friendlies venues. Where necessary, travel can involve both air and ground transportation.

When will players be selected for each roster?

South Carolina United FC will soon announce tryout dates for U15, U16 and U17 team formation each of which will begin training in June 2009. Only the most committed and serious players in the U14 – U17 age groups should attend.

Who will select, train and coach the Elite Girls Showcase Program Teams?

The Executive Director, Director of Coaching, the Director of Administration, and their designees, will oversee and conduct all tryouts with Elite Girls Showcase Program trainers, coaches and designees. Once selected and rostered, players will be trained by USSF “A” licensed trainers Clark Brisson and Greg Vallee and coached by designated South Carolina United FC coaches Heather Frederick, Phil Savitz, Jason Birchwood and Jeff Hoerner.

Where will training take place?

Training will take place in the Columbia, Orangeburg and Charleston areas throughout the program season.

Who pays for Showcase Tournament travel and tournament expenses?

Elite Girls Showcase Program players are responsible for all transportation and lodging to all showcase events. Each team member will also be responsible for a portion of tournament entry fees, and coaches per diem associated with each showcase event.

For additional information contact:

Clark Brisson, Tripp Miller, Rob Strickland

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