IRVINE SLAMMERS FC – 2016 PREMIER PROGRAM (U11 – U19) The objective of Irvine Slammers FC ‘Premier Program’ is to provide a highly competitive environment for the elite player looking to maximize their potential and prepare for collegiate and professional opportunities. Under our age appropriate curriculum members of our Premier Program will thrive in a demanding environment and enjoy the rewards of a deep commitment to playing the game at the highest level. Our emphasis is on identifying players who wish to be student athletes and understand the importance of high academics in helping find college opportunities. We are very proud to have produced AND placed players in some of the best athletic and academic schools across the country. Members of the Irvine Slammers teams have won national championships, earned professional contracts both here in the US and abroad, represented the US on youth and full national teams. It is our goal to continue to develop our future players to allow them all to reach their potential and get the most out of their soccer career. Overall Objective •
Provide a highly competitive and challenging environment that will maximize the full potential of elite individuals and teams
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Practice and play at a WORLD CLASS facility that provides the necessary field space and playing surface for today’s elite youth player
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Wear quality performance Nike apparel and use professional quality balls and equipment
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Educate players and parents on preparation leading up to college and develop a college mentoring program for EACH INDIVIDUAL PLAYER.
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Compete in as many college showcase tournaments and National events as possible
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Cultivate and sustain an environment that continually demonstrates that our sincere interest in our members as people, humans and in their future.
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Commitment to continued education of coaching staff to ensure proper preparation for the transition from the youth to collegiate level.
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Create a constant recruiting scheme that attracts additional players and families that enhance our culture
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Utilize ALL players from Irvine and surrounding areas as a player pool to create teams.
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Play in as many tournaments as groups of teams with as many teams as possible. Strength in numbers will allow more visibility.
Team Structure Our Premier Program teams will compete in the So Cal Development League Tier 1 level and train and play our HOME games on the ‘Climate Controlled’ turf field at the Orange County Great Park.
National Showcase Tournaments and Events: • Disney Showcase (Florida) • Dallas Cup (Texas) • Pleasanton Rage (N. Cal) • Players College Showcase (Las Vegas) • Surf Cup • November Nights Showcase
• US Club Soccer - National League • Albion Cup • Nomads College Showcase • Slammers Futbol Classic • Cerritos Memorial Challenge • West Coast
I.D. Camps College Residential ID camps for top teams – DIV -UCI, SDSU, CSUSB, UCSB and Stanford for experience at U14-U16. College specific camps that players are interested in attending for school U17-U19.
In addition, we also offer the following benefits: College Showcase events College ID camps College recruitment and mentoring program Irvine Slammers College Selection Workshop and Awareness Program Manchester United TEAM training camps SAQ training i Soccer Pro Soccer Development Comprehensive Player Evaluation Model Out of state National Showcase events EGSL and ECNL opportunities Boys National League invitation
2016 Tier 1 Premier Teams and Coaches G05 – Andy Winn G04 – Andy Winn G03 – Tim Woodcock G02 – Tim Woodcock G01 – Callum Salter G00 – Gordon Scott G99 – Tim Woodcock B05 – Scott Hamilton B04 – Glen Gamble B03 – Seth Trembly B02 – Glen Gamble B01 – Seth Trembly B00 – Matt Tutton B99 – Matt Tutton