by Administrator
24. January 2012 10:23
Pinnacles FC recently held a special Training Program for high school aged players that was taught by Ciara McCormack, a Canadian playing Professional Soccer in Denmark.
The players attended two on field sessions featuring instruction on the techniques and skills required to be a Collegiate Soccer Player. In the evening, players and parents alike attended a seminar on the process of being a successful applicant for a College Soccer Scholarship.
Ciara is an expert in this field, having attended and played NCAA Soccer at Yale and the University of Connecticut. She is currently studying for her Masters and playing Professional Soccer in Denmark. Ciara and her father, Barry McCormack, offer books, seminars, and professional consulting on ‘Winning a US College Sports Scholarship’. Ciara regularly writes an article in the Vancouver Province entitled ‘Sports Academy’.
This series of instruction put on by Ciara was very successful. We even had a whole team from West Kelowna attend along with their coach.
Pinnacles FC is dedicated to providing our players with quality soccer experiences and opportunities. This was another step in that direction.
UPDATED FEBRUARY 29, 2012
Following up on the great sessions instructed by Ciara McCormack this past December here in Penticton, SOYSA is pleased to announce how players can further become informed on how to prepare for and win Athletic Scholarships.
Barry McCormack, who is not only an industry leader in this area of expertise, but who also happens to be Ciara’s father, has created a Website called ‘Winning a US College Sports Scholarship’. Please go to www.wuscss.com to receive comprehensive information on the opportunities and the right process for you to follow. According to Pinnacles Head Coach Ezra Cremers, “ Barry and Ciara McCormack are first class individuals. With Ciara on the field and the great program Barry has created, this is a winning combination. If you have any interest in trying for a Sports Scholarship in the US or elsewhere, the information at www.wuscss.com will be vital to your success.”
by Administrator
18. January 2012 19:19
Marco van Lochem came all the way from Holland to coach our Academy Players…and we are so glad that he did! During the first week of January over 200 of our players participated in training sessions designed and run by this top notch European Soccer Coach.
Marco is the Youth Technical Director for Rotterdam Excelsior, a Professional Club in Holland. He is also an important mentor for Pinnacles Head Coach, Ezra Cremers.
According to SOYSA Vice Chairman and Girls U15 District Coach Carlos Mendonca, “This was a unique experience for our players. The training sessions were very well run and demanded a lot of our players.”
Marco was complimentary of the great facility we have here and was impressed with the number and enthusiasm of the players involved with the Academy.
Joaquin Borba, one of our U11 players who attended the sessions, was very happy to be coached by Marco. “He really showed me new techniques and taught me drills to improve my shooting. His teaching was different from my other coaches and I think I learned a lot.”, said Borba.
SOYSA’s Board of Directors recently decided to form an affiliation with Rotterdam Excelsior, and this visit by Marco van Lochem is the first step in the development of that relationship.
by Administrator
17. November 2011 11:48
SOYSA is happy to announce that we will be holding a special event to help finish off the Fall Academy with style. We will be holding Intersquad games on December 19 – 22 from 4 – 8 PM. Academy Coaches will pick even teams in each age group and each team will play at least 2 games during the 4 days.
On Thursday after the games, we will hold a Wind Up dinner upstairs at which the following honors will be given out;
- Teams with the best results
- Team best playing “Soccer – The Pinnacle Way”(Attacking, possessive style).
- Player of the matches in each age group
- Most improved player
- Most exciting player
- Most dedicated player
The Fee for this Special Event will be $20 per player.
This fee will cover the dinner, all games, and the prizes for the event.
Players will be asked to bring the fee to their first game. We will not be accepting payments in advance.
Players must email back to keri@soysa.net by December 1 to be eligible to play. Please include your full name, gender, and year of birth in your email so we can properly place all players.
After players have registered teams will be picked and the schedule will be posted.
by Steve
16. November 2011 15:19
Pinnacles FC is proud to announce our Pinnacle Academy Winter Program for January 2012.
Please take a look at the information and see how the different options fit your player's goals and your family schedule.
Winter Academy.pdf (334.29 kb)
Pinnacles Academy Registration Form.pdf (332.20 kb)
Pinnacles Academy Fitness Opt Out Form.pdf (138.59 kb)
by Steve
16. November 2011 15:12
Pinnacles FC is proud to announce our Junior Academy program for January 2012.
These programs are for players born from 2003 - 2000.
Please take a look at the program information and schedules and see if this fits in with your player's goals and with your family schedule.
The registration deadline is December 15. Please note the great Bonus Session offered for players signing up by the deadline.
Junior Academy.pdf (343.60 kb)
Pinnacles Junior Academy Registration Form.pdf (338.26 kb)