Thursday, December 23, 2011

TAMPA, Fla. – The 2011 Super Y-League North American Finals U15 Boys All-Tournament Team was announced today with the champion Princeton Soccer Association seeing a pair of players named to the team. After conceding the fewest goals in the tournament, just two in five games, Princeton’s Julian Antal, who finished the tournament with three goals and one assist, and Gavin Coutts were both selected to the side.

The 2011 All-Tournament Teams were selected by USL staff based on tournament statistics, ODP nominations submitted by tournament coaches, and recommendations from the USL Technical Staff. The 2011 Super Y-League North American Finals were held December 2-6 in Brandon and Land O’ Lakes, Florida.

Princeton’s Jamie Moore and Parsippany SC’s Casarah Morales were selected after showing their versatility on the field, playing superb defense and contributing on offense.

Princeton Soccer Association also had 10 players selected for the Super Y League National ODP Camp, which is held in early 2012 and attended by many national team and college coaches. The players selected are;

Princeton Soccer Association is delighted to announce that John Saunders has joined the club as Technical Director. John has gained a number of high-level qualifications from around the world, including the UEFA B and UEFA Academy Managers License. He has also obtained his NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma. A former Everton FC and Liverpool FC youth player John played professionally at Oldham Athletic in the English first division. John began his coaching career in England and has shadowed former Academy Directors Hughie Mcauley and Piet Hamberg at Liverpool Academy. John has been the Technical Development manager of TSF Academy in NJ since 2007.

"John is a tremendous addition to the Princeton Coaching staff." Director of Coaching John Newman said. "He has vast experience, is extremely well qualified, and has an excellent reputation for developing youth soccer players."

"I am excited to be part of Princeton" John stated. "I believe that the club has tremendous potential and I have been happy with what I have seen so far. I am looking forward to working with all Princeton players and staff to continue to help improve the club" 

John will be joining Princeton full-time with immediate effect.

PSA is delighted to announce that we have reached agreement to provide PSA players and teams with turf field access throughout the soccer seasons. This agreement gives PSA use of the Stuart County Day School turf field in Princeton.

What does this agreement mean for PSA Players:

Firstly and most importantly – more time training means better player and team development.

Secondly snow and heavy rain that closes the Princeton grass fields will have much less impact on our PSA teams.

Finally PSA families will see less disruption with numerous make-up sessions or games in the event of inclement weather.

Your coaches and managers will be sharing details of how your team will benefit from this great new facility.

PSA is moving from strength to strength. The club has grown in the number of players, teams and more highly qualified coaches. Now the PSA club has dedicated turf field time we can focus on achieving our goal of developing players rather than hoping for good weather!

For More information please contact operations@princetonsoccer.org

PSA is delighted to announce that we have reached agreement to provide PSA players and teams with turf field access throughout the soccer seasons. This agreement gives PSA use of the Stuart County Day School turf field in Princeton.

What does this agreement mean for PSA Players:

Firstly and most importantly – more time training means better player and team development.

Secondly snow and heavy rain that closes the Princeton grass fields will have much less impact on our PSA teams.

Finally PSA families will see less disruption with numerous make-up sessions or games in the event of inclement weather.

Your coaches and managers will be sharing details of how your team will benefit from this great new facility.

PSA is moving from strength to strength. The club has grown in the number of players, teams and more highly qualified coaches. Now the PSA club has dedicated turf field time we can focus on achieving our goal of developing players rather than hoping for good weather!

For More information please contact operations@princetonsoccer.org

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