Arsenal - metro Site - Foundation Phase (U8-U12)

Ed Ellsworth - Arsenal FC of Pittsburgh
Ed Ellsworth

eellsworth@arsenalfc-pgh.com

Boys U8-U12 Phase Leader

Nicole Kreuger - Arsenal FC of Pittsburgh
Nicole Krueger

nkrueger@arsenalfc-pgh.com

Girls U8-U12 Phase Leader

Brian Rosetti - Arsenal FC of Pittsburgh
Brian Rossetti

U8-U10 Coach

Greg Bevington
Greg Bevington

U8-U12 Coach

Keith Morse - Arsenal FC of Pittsburgh
Keith Morse

U8-U12 Coach

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Mike Sapsera

U8-U12 Coach

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Chase Brooks

U8-U12 Coach

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Mike Gardner

U8-U12 Coach

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Ryan Brode

U8-U12 Coach

Ryan Landy - Arsenal FC of Pittsburgh
Ryan Landry

U8-U12 Coach

ERICA LUDWIKOWSKI - Arsenal FC of Pittsburgh
Erica Ludwikowski

U8-U12 Coach

Foundation Phase Boys & Girls Programs

The Foundation Phase focuses on technical excellence & giving players the greatest opportunity and guidance to fall in love with the game.

This is achieved through utilizing small-sided games as the cornerstone to training. Players are forced to make decisions founded on their technical skillset. This way practices are fun and the learning is deeper and disguised within the game.

Overall, our coaching approach is similar to gardening -- 'we cannot force plants to grow, all we can do is provide the conditions for the growth and they will flourish’. Our soccer practices are the same way and revolve around a simple checklist of must-haves:

  • Does it look like the game?
  • Is it fun?
  • Does the session inspire players to train outside of practice?

2023-2024

Grassroots Program (U8) - 2016/17 birth years

$850.00 per year 2016,2017 birth years

Overview
  • Mid-August - May (approximately 30 weeks)
    • Locations:
      • No Offseason Sports, Russellton, PA (outdoor)
      • The Neighborhood Academy, East Liberty, PA (indoor)
  • Training 1 x per week
  • Friendlies throughout the Year
    • Anticipated regular game schedule pf Saturday or Sunday games

* Details of each program subject to slight change.

FOUNDATION PHASE U9 - U12 – 2023-24

2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 BIRTH YEAR

 $1,600.00 per year 2015 birth year

$1,700.00 per year 2014 birth year

Overview

Foundation Phase 1 (FP1) competes primarily in the PPCR - a regional development league competing in 5v5 and 7v7 matches in the fall and spring.

In the winter they train primarily indoors (futsal).

U10 (2014 birth year) ---> 1 Additional Tournament in Fall or Spring

Fall (Aug-Oct)
Winter 1 (Nov-Dec)
Winter 2 ( Jan-Feb)
Spring (March-June)

Foundation Phase 1 (FP1) U9-U10

Foundation Phase 2 (FP2) U11-U12

$2,200.00 per year 2013 & 2014 birth year

 

Overview

Foundation Phase 2 (FP2) competes in the PAWest leagues in the fall and spring season.

In the winter they train primarily indoors (futsal).

Throughout the year they will train in a regional session with each site across the club.

U11 and U12 compete in 1 tournament in the fall and 1 in the spring season.

*U12 Blue Team will compete in PA West President's Cup (fall) or State Cup (spring)

Fall (Aug-Oct)
Winter 1 (Nov-Dec)
Winter 2 ( Jan-Feb)
Spring (March-June)

* Details of each program subject to slight change.

Additional Programming Opportunities

Private or small group training

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