What is DASA? DASA is a partnership between Henlopen Soccer Club and River Soccer Club that brings together U16-U19 players from both clubs to play under a new shield. What remains? Henlopen Soccer Club and River Soccer Club will remain separate entities for all player programs U15 and below. Nothing will change on these age-levels in each club’s recreational and travel team programs.
Founding Board Members Brandt Mais
Director of Coaching River Soccer Club
Rebecca Mais
President, River Soccer Club
Stephanie Parker
President, Henlopen Soccer Club
Duncan Smith
Parent/Coach Henlopen/River Soccer Clubs
Bill Swontek
Director of Coaching, Henlopen Soccer Club
Delmarva Alliance Soccer Association
What’s new? DASA will sit atop the developmental player pathways of both Henlopen Soccer Club and River Soccer Club, creating a structure for the clubs to pool their high school age players.
What does DASA provide? DASA will provide players with the best possible opportunity to maximize their development by training and playing with other top players from Delmarva in toplevel regional and national competitions.
Coaching Staff U19 (1999)
Danny Maskell Henlopen Soccer Club
U18 (2000)
Jay Hayes Henlopen Soccer Club
U17 (2001)
Justin Brooks-Ward/Bill Swontek River Soccer Club/Henlopen SC
U16 (2002)
Peter Mais River Soccer Club
For more information about DASA, contact Brandt Mais, RSC:
[email protected] 302-462-5019 Bill Swontek, HSC:
[email protected] 302-841-9439
Henlopen Soccer Club and River Soccer Club are pleased to announce a new partnership by forming the Delmarva Alliance Soccer Association. The two clubs believe that by bringing together the best U16-U19 players from Delmarva, we can provide the area’s best players with the type of environment and experiences that will allow players to maximize their potential and be properly groomed for the next levels.
Elite Training Technical and tactical training sessions designed by top-level USSF Certified Coaches to prepare players for elite competitions Competitive, game-like training activities to develop individual, positional, and team performance Access to the area’s best Bermuda and artificial turf fields at both clubs’ facilities.
Top Competitions Participation in top-level regional leagues Participation in elite national and regional tournaments Participation in Delaware State Cup Participation in high-profile college showcases and ID clinics
Growth Opportunities Education programs that instill in players the foundational principles of DASA: a winning attitude, strong character, and leadership qualities. Player and parent education on the college recruitment process College counseling to guide studentathletes toward colleges that represent a best fit
Announcing the Formation of Teams for the 2017-18 Competitive Year We are seeking the area’s best U16-U19 soccer players to become part of Delmarva’s elite soccer association. U16 – 2002 Birth Year U17 – 2001 Birth Year U18 – 2000 Birth Year U19 – 1999 Birth Year