Virginia Club Champions League Copryright 2012 02/22/2012 02/22/2012 www.vcclsoccer.com News from Virginia Club Champions League VCCL North is expanding to include all elite teams through U18... 02/16/2012 10:51 AM http://www.vcclsoccer.com/home/547648.html Following an extremely successful inaugural season, the Virginia Club Champions League, ("VCCL") northern division is expanding to include all elite teams through U18. VCCL North opened in the fall of 2011 with U11 through U14 age divisions for both boys and girls.   A development division for U9 and U10 was approved for the VCCL North at the same time.
VCCL North includes the top clubs in northern Virginia: Annandale, Arlington, Braddock Road, Fredericksburg Area Soccer Association (FASA), Loudoun, Prince William Soccer, Inc. (PWSI), and Southwestern Youth Association (SYA). Originally based in central and southern Virginia, VCCL South consists of eight elite clubs: Beach FC, FC Richmond, Richmond Strikers, Richmond Kickers, Roanoke Star, SOCA, Virginia Legacy and Virginia Rush.
The addition of the older age groups finalizes the goal of a statewide league based on the club model. Play with all age groups will begin in the fall 2012 soccer season.
The VCCL model also brings added stability to the member clubs, as the league limits player movement. The league uses block scheduling for game days, so all of the top teams from the club travel to the same opponent on the same day. This format seeks to create a club-centric environment which benefits players, parents and coaches.
The VCCL does not promote or relegate teams but instead is designed to allow teams to maximize player development. Being part of the VCCL also helps place member clubs into top tournaments and college showcases. 
The VCCL was the first league in VYSA to use a club pass system that allows any age-appropriate player in a club to guest-play with a team from the same club in VCCL league games. VCCL also championed the development of the Provisional Roster, which allows certain players on other rosters within the club to play for a team in league play only without officially transferring to that team.
VCCL was formed in 1997 for boys teams U-11 through U-18/19. In June 2000 girl’s teams were added with play beginning in the fall 2000 season. Beginning with the fall 2005 season, VCCL adopted eight-a-side play for U-11 teams, and eight-a-side play for U-12 teams beginning fall 2007. The VCCL North clubs were added in the fall of 2011.

 

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]]> http://www.vcclsoccer.com/home/599037.html Spring Master Schedules Approved by Board. . . . 01/18/2012 08:05 AM http://www.vcclsoccer.com/home/544148.html Click on the Schedules link above to see the VCCL North and VCCL South Master Schedules for Spring 2012.

]]> http://www.vcclsoccer.com/home/544148.html Congratulations To Both Teams... 11/06/2011 05:40 PM http://www.vcclsoccer.com/home/574105.html See VYSA State Cup webpage for all State Cup information.

]]> http://www.vcclsoccer.com/home/574105.html Inaugural U8 Festival Held for VCCL North And South Clubs.... 12/03/2011 11:09 PM http://www.vcclsoccer.com/home/572493.html  

Loudoun Soccer hosted the inaugural U8 Academy Festival November 19 and 20, 2011.  The Academy Festival was sanctioned through VYSA and endorsed by the VCCL.  The Academy Festival was only for clubs affiliated with the North and South VCCL.
 
The Loudoun Soccer U8 Academy Festival was held at the newly opened Phil Bolen Park on high quality Bermuda grass fields in Leesburg, Virginia. Each team played a total of six games at the same Phil Bolen Park location. This allowed club technical staff to easily observe all players and coaches in action. More importantly, the Academy Festival gave players and parents an opportunity to experience the atmosphere, philosophy and club unity that emphasized in the VCCL.
 
Thank you to all the teams, coaches, parents and volunteers who made the festival such a success.
]]> http://www.vcclsoccer.com/home/572493.html FC Richmond Seeks Director of Tournaments 01/18/2012 08:03 AM http://www.vcclsoccer.com/home/591141.html Director of Tournaments – FC Richmond

FC Richmond is seeking a Director of Tournaments to oversee and manage all aspects of FC Richmond’s two annual tournaments…Sun Cup (recreational tournament over the 1st weekend in June) and the Richmond Cup (travel tournament over Labor Day weekend). 
 
The ideal candidate should have a working knowledge of running a successful youth athletic tournament, as well as a having an understanding of the rules and regulations in the game of soccer. 
 
The candidate’s duties will include hiring tournament staff, whether professional or volunteer; implementing the policies and rules of the tournament; interacting with the persons overseeing the facilities; instructing the staff and coordinating internal communication; the recruitment and retention of teams, coordinating event finances; and overseeing scheduling, statistics, communication, promotion, marketing, and participant recognition for both annual tournaments.
 
Salary is commensurate with experience. 

Interested candidates should email resumes to travel@fcrichmond.com or call Ryan Molloy for additional information at 804-266-9555
 
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On May 18, while sitting in his art class at Cosby High School, Luis Rendon had no idea whatwas about to hit him.

In the hallway was former MLS standout, Alecko Eskandarian, ready to come in to the class and let Luis know that he was named Gatorade National Boy’s Soccer Player of the Year.

Luis has played for FC Richmond since he was U9 and currently plays on the FC Richmond Magic 93 team. 

 

A junior at Cosby, Luis is the first Virginia soccer player and the first junior to win the National Award.

Luis spent the rest of the day enjoying the recognition with his teammates, coaches, and members of the Gatorade and ESPN Rise family.

Luis didn’t celebrate too long as he left the next day for Portugal with the US Under-18 National Team.

 

 

Congratulations to Luis on being named Gatorade National Boys Soccer Player of the Year.

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