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SMU Women's Soccer Staff to Conduct Pursuit Soccer Club is pleased to announce that the SMU Women's Soccer Staff will be conducting special guest training sessions for our Pursuit Teams on Monday April 28 and Tuesday April 29th! Staff members on hand will be the SMU Head Womens Coach, Brent Erwin and First Assistant Kyle Mittendorf. Coach Erwin has been affiliated with the IMG Soccer Academy, the US Under 17 National Team, and the Region III Olympic Development Program, and currently holds a US Soccer "A" License. Coach Mettendorf is a former PDL player who has been affiliated with Vanderbilt University and Eastern Illinois and currently holds a US Soccer National License.
This is a one of a kind opportunity for the girls of Pursuit to get up close and personal with coaches from one of the Premier Programs from Conference USA and experience some outstanding training. It also will provide the girls a glimpse of some training activities they could experience at the outstanding SMU camps or once they transition to collegiate level soccer.
We are looking forward to an awesome experience and need all girls to arrive on time for their scheduled training sessions, be in their Pursuit practice uniform, and have a GREAT attitude!
GOOOOOO PURSUIT!!!!!
3 Seniors Awarded Pursuit Soccer Club Pursuit Soccer Club is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2008 College Scholarship Awards. The applicants were evaluated on their committment and loyalty to Pursuit Soccer Club, their demonstation of sportsmanship, leadership, and moral character while representing the Club, along with other academic and civic achievements. The awards were granted during the Annual Pursuit Banquet on April 20 to Kathleen Evans, Allison Espino, and Mackenzie Fowler. Congratulations to three outstanding young women. Pursuit Partners with the Houston Dynamo April 4, 2008 - The Houston Dynamo are excited to announce Pursuit Soccer Club as the Some key aspects of the Student of the Game program are a special “Club Night Out” at Robertson Stadium for a Dynamo home game, player presentations at Pursuit Soccer Club Events, discounts to Houston Dynamo Camps, and a monthly newsletter with educational information. Possibly the best aspect of the program is the “Club Night Out” events that Pursuit Soccer Club will be involved in at the Houston Dynamo game, as the outing gives youth players the opportunity to watch a game live, learn from professionals and provide parents an opportunity to meet each other in a social setting. The "Club Night Out" is the ultimate teambuilding event that will allow registered soccer players from Pursuit Soccer Club an opportunity to be on field prior to the match and participate in different pre-game festivities. The first Pursuit Soccer Club Night Out event will be held on May 31st as the Dynamo take on the New York Red Bulls. Pursuit Teams Qualify for Cup Play TWO Pursuit teams have qualified for participation in
USYS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP CUP!
96 Blue and 94 Blue are representing Pursuit in the national competition this spring. Both will retain
their place in the Division I Classic flight when The 2008 Fall league
season kicks off!!!! In total, of the 11 Pursuit Teams eligible for Cup
competition, 2 are competing in the National Cup, 7 in
Presidents Cup, and 2 in Directors Cup. This is an AWESOME
achievement for all our teams! Dates set for 2008/2009 Tryouts Tryouts are just around the corner! Pursuit Soccer Club will be conducting tryouts for: U11’s – (Birthdates: 8/1/97 – 7/31/98) U12’s – (Birthdates: 8/1/96 – 7/31/97) U13’s – (Birthdates: 8/1/95 – 7/31/96) U14’s – (Birthdates: 8/1/94 – 7/31/95) U15’s – (Birthdates: 8/1/93 – 7/31/94) U16’s – (Birthdates: 8/1/92 – 7/31/93) U17-U19 – (Birthdates: 8/1/90 – 7/31/92) Blues Skills Training Academy U7– U16 GIRLS David Hughes Joins Pursuit as Technical Advisor David Hughes comes aboard for the Spring 2008 season and will serve as a Technical Advisor and evaluator for Pursuit Soccer Club. David brings with him a plethora of experience and has worked in the Houston High School and Club environment over the past 26 years. Currently, David is the incoming Associate Principal at Cypress Ranch High School and has served as a head coach at Cypress Falls, Langham Creek and Spring Woods High Schools . He has served as President and Clinician for the Texas Association of Soccer Coaches, has been a guest lecturer for the Texas High School Coaches Association, and is currently a South Texas State Soccer Association Instructor. David currently holds a US Soccer "A" License, the highest level offered by the United States Soccer Federation, and will be working with various Pursuit teams and trainers.
Pursuit Congratulates ODP Participants Pursuit Soccer Club is proud to announce the naming of 3 young ladies to the South Texas Youth Soccer Association Olympic Development State Pool. The following young ladies have worked tirelessly to improve in all phases of the game, and we wish them best of luck as they move forward in the Olympic Development process. Michelle Kloss from the 92 Blue team was named to the 91 ODP Pool
Amanda Fox from the 94 Blue team was named to the 93 Pool
Rebekah O'Brien from the 96 Blue team was named to the 95 Pool
Congratulations again to these young ladies and their respective teams and trainers on this accomplishment, and congratulations to all the young ladies in Pursuit Soccer Club who attended the January Olympic Development Trials.
Pursuit Names Director of Training Scott Tucker has been appointed interim DOT of Pursuit Soccer Club. In his third year with Pursuit, Scott has served as an educator and head coach at the High School level for the past 8 years. He is the PE/Health Department Chair and Head Men's Soccer Coach for Langham Creek High School in Cy-Fair ISD. Tucker earned Coach of the Year honors in 2004 and 2007 in District 17-5A; and has finished as Runner-Up for Coach of the Year three times. He was selected to Coach in the TASCO Region III 2007 Senior Showcase and was a finalist for 2007 TASCO State Coach of the Year for Region III. Scott is currently a nominee for the 2007 NSCAA Regional Coach of the Year Award. He is also involved in the Houston Dynamo Player Development System as Trainer and Site Coordinator for the West Houston Center of Excellence. Scott will continue to train 94 White, 95 Blue, and the Academy teams, in addition to his DOT duties. Congratulations to Scott on his new role, and our training staff for their continued show of full support and commitment to Pursuit.
Pursuit Players Win PK Contest
"Pursuit Night at DoubleDave's Pizza" Every Saturday is DoubleDave's / Pursuit Pizza day. If you bring the Pursuit Flyer (click here) to DoubleDave's at 7312 Louetta (HEB Shopping Center) on any Saturday, DoubleDave's will give 10% of the proceeds back to the club. Go have some great pizza and support the club.
Pursuit 97 White Takes First Place February 4, 2008- Pursuit 97 White captured their FIRST Tournament title winning the 2008 Cy-Fair Valentines Classic U 11 Silver bracket with an UNDEFEATED record!!! White began their string of victories by crushing the SCFC White team by a score of 7-0. The ladies had wins against Clash Red 97 and Swoosh 96/97 White by 1-0 and 2-0 respectively to clinch advancement to the semi-finals. Here they triumphed over the SCFC Red team 1-0. In the final match, Pursuit out-scored Swoosh 96/97 Blue 2-1 earning them the Championship trophy!
Pursuit 94 White Runner-up in February 10, 2008 Pursuit 94 White faced off against the Dallas Texans Red AD in the first match of the Georgetown Force Invitationsl Tournament ; stunning them with a 2-1 victory to open the tournament. The ladies were pitted against the River City Rangers in game 2 and struggled to find the back of the net, despite dominating, but finally scored the game winner late to record the 1-0 victory, pushing them to 2-0 on the tourney. In the final game of the bracket, they faced off against the Austin Capitals. The Pursuit girls came out fighting and picked up a 2-0 victory. White faced the Lady Rapids in the semi-finals, coming out and BLASTING the Lady Rapids by a score of 3-1. They were pitted ina rematch with the Dallas Texans Red AD in the final. The game was back and forth for 61 minutes, with both teams recording solid chances, but neither being able to break through, until the Texans scored what would prove to be the game winner with under 9 minutes to play, adding another late in the match when 94 White was pressing the attack. The girls posted a 4-1 record on the weekend. AWESOME work 94 White!!!
Pursuit 99 Academy Advances to February 10, 2008 The Pursuit 99 Academy group, defending 2007 3v3 Live National Champions, returned to defend their title in San Antonio this past weekend. The competition was FIERCE, but the girls advanced to the Quarterfinals where they faced off against their toughest opponent to date, the 2007 Disney 3v3 Champions from Dallas, a combined team of players from the Dallas Texans and Solar Soccer Club. The ladies battled the entire match and played level at 1-1 before conceding the go ahead goal in extra time. The girls finish off as the 2008 3v3 Live Quarterfinalist and had an AWESOME time and represented PSC well!!!! CONGRATS LADIES!!!!
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