US Soccer Development Academy Tryout Announcement
SF Glens Evolution has been accepted as USSDA Program for BOYS the U12 age group in 2017/2018 (Birth Year 2006 / 2007)
SF Glens Evolution has been accepted as USSDA Program for BOYS the U12 age group in 2017/2018 (Birth Year 2006 / 2007)
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE TRYOUTS
Saturday, February 4th
5pm-7pm
Beach Chalet Soccer Field, Pitch #1
Thursday, February 9th
6:30pm-7:30pm
Minnie & Lovie Ward Field, Pitch #1
Saturday, February 11th
5pm-7pm
Beach Chalet Soccer Field, Pitch #1
What is U.S. Soccer Development Academy?
Following a review of elite player development in the United States and around the world, U.S. Soccer created the Development Academy in 2007. The Academy Program's philosophy is based on increased training, less total games, and more meaningful games using international rules of competition.
The Academy Program focuses on positively impacting everyday club environments and values individual development of elite players over winning trophies and titles.
The Academy sets the standard for elite environments for youth soccer clubs nationwide and is a part of U.S. Soccer's global leadership position in youth soccer that will impact thousands of players.
Program Benefits:
• Age Groups with Possibility to Play Up
• More Training in a Consistent and Quality Environment
• Less Total Games but More Meaningful Ones with Proper Rest
• Showcases with College Coaches & US Soccer Scouts
• Concussion Baseline Testing and Team Trainer
• Gameday Videos
• Player Tracking and Season Stats
• Gameday Observation by US Soccer Scouts
• US Soccer-Qualified Match Officials
The Academy Program focuses on positively impacting everyday club environments and values individual development of elite players over winning trophies and titles.
The Academy sets the standard for elite environments for youth soccer clubs nationwide and is a part of U.S. Soccer's global leadership position in youth soccer that will impact thousands of players.
Program Benefits:
• Age Groups with Possibility to Play Up
• More Training in a Consistent and Quality Environment
• Less Total Games but More Meaningful Ones with Proper Rest
• Showcases with College Coaches & US Soccer Scouts
• Concussion Baseline Testing and Team Trainer
• Gameday Videos
• Player Tracking and Season Stats
• Gameday Observation by US Soccer Scouts
• US Soccer-Qualified Match Officials
The Pathway
Our club has shaken up the youth soccer landscape in San Francisco and has created a buzz throughout the city. We develop players at the youngest age groups by emphasizing heavily on their technical development. We set the foundation for these individuals to be well-rounded soccer players; a philosophy that is proven through our success and recent approval into the US Soccer Development Academy program. Being the club that offers the highest level of competition, our Celtic Academy is the only program offers NorCal Premier, National Premier League, Champions League and US Soccer Development Academy at various age groups.
Coaching
Our academy boasts the highest level of coaches that are committed to one thing… Developing your child! SFGE has more A, B, and C licensed coaches whose only focus is coaching in the Celtic Academy. That means coaches are 100% involved with pushing the club forward. From former college and professional coaches to ex professional players, our coaching staff has a wealth of knowledge that is transferred onto the training pitch.
Proven Development Curriculum
Complete player
pathway
The highest number of licensed coaches
Academy Support
Program
Celtic Partnership
It is more than a club.
It is a community
SFGE Development Academy Director -- Steve Sosa
Steven Sosa began his soccer career in San Rafael, California where he was spotted by a Dutch Head Scout. At 13, Steven moved to Holland and played for Sparta Rotterdams U13/14 Youth team. After a successful year in Holland, he was then selected for the U17 United States National Team. He went on to represent the United States in World Cup Qualifications and starting for the U17 National team in the World Cup in Ecuador. Sosa then came back stateside to play college soccer at UC Santa Barabara where he captained the group to is first ever BIG WEST Title and was name first team all conference.
Steven spent 9 years as Director of Coaching of Central Marin Soccer Club and has coached at College of Marin, Dominican University, University of San Francisco, Cal North ODP and Nor Cal PDP. In addition to is current role in the club, Steven also is working with the United States Soccer Federation as a scout for the U14-U20 National Team. He holds a USSF B license and NSCAA Advanced National and is currently finishing up is USSF A license.
When asked about his new role Steven said "I am very excited to get going on this new project for SFGE. This will be the only program of its kind in the city given that there is a direct pathway from the Micro ages into the Development Academy. A huge focus moving forward will be developing and grooming our Micro players to compete at this level. What the club has been able to accomplish in such a short period of time is incredible. There has been a lot of hard work that has been done to get to this point and now we want to push on and offer the best program possible, a program that San Francisco can be proud and a program that US Soccer can be proud of."
Steven spent 9 years as Director of Coaching of Central Marin Soccer Club and has coached at College of Marin, Dominican University, University of San Francisco, Cal North ODP and Nor Cal PDP. In addition to is current role in the club, Steven also is working with the United States Soccer Federation as a scout for the U14-U20 National Team. He holds a USSF B license and NSCAA Advanced National and is currently finishing up is USSF A license.
When asked about his new role Steven said "I am very excited to get going on this new project for SFGE. This will be the only program of its kind in the city given that there is a direct pathway from the Micro ages into the Development Academy. A huge focus moving forward will be developing and grooming our Micro players to compete at this level. What the club has been able to accomplish in such a short period of time is incredible. There has been a lot of hard work that has been done to get to this point and now we want to push on and offer the best program possible, a program that San Francisco can be proud and a program that US Soccer can be proud of."
SFGE is thrilled to have partnered with Celtic FC and to introduce SFGE Celtic Academy for 2017 season. Celtic FC identified a handful of partner clubs in their network to become Celtic Academy and SFGE has been chosen because the club has the infrastructure, coaching quality, development pathway and player pool to compete with the top clubs in the nation SFGE Celtic Academy offers additional opportunities to players who want to compete and experience the highest level of professional competition. Learn more..
There are three things that make SF Glens Evolution so special, (1) the people who work and run the organization care about the club, (2) there is a commitment to developing young footballers and giving them opportunities and (3) the community that has been built around the club. These will be the keys to the long term success of the club”
-Ray Houghton, Liverpool FC and Ireland
Celtic Football Club is thrilled to announce this unique program with San Francisco Glens Evolution. The partnership with San Francisco Glens Evolution has gone from strength to strength and is one of our strongest partnerships in world football”
-Willie McNab, Celtic International Academy Manager
