Nevada Pride Soccer

U-10, U-16 AND U-18 GIRLS

PROUD US CLUB MEMBER OF NEVADA WONDERS

USYSA MEMBER OF SPANISH SPRINGS SOCCER CLUB

Welcome to Nevada Pride Soccer 

UPDATE 2/7/10: VEGAS

Itinerary for Vegas is:

 

Itinerary for Las Vegas

 

Friday February 12th

9:45pm – Team Meeting @ Hotel – Meet in Lobby

            1.  Pass out uniforms

            2.  Discuss expectations for player during the weekend

            3.  Final Preparations

 11:00pm – Do the right thing!  Have the lights out by then.

 Saturday February 13th

 8:30am – Team Breakfast.  Breakfast is provided by the hotel.  Meet in this location as a team.

 Noon – Anyone who needs to be taped needs to meet in the lobby at this time.

 12:30pm – Leave the hotel as a team.  Drive to Kellogg-Zaher Field #10

 1:15pmTeam Warm-Up begins!  Anyone not ready to go at this time risks their playing time!!!

            NOTE:  Wear ALL BLUE.  We are the visitors.

 2:00pm GAME versus Coquitlam Metro Ford (Canada) Kellogg-Zaher #10

 3:30pm – Team lunch.  TDB.  Some sandwich place close to fields.

 6:15pm – Return to the fields - Kellogg-Zaher #3

 6:30pm – Team Warm-Up begins!

            NOTE:  Wear ALL WHITE.  We are the home team.

 7:20pm – GAME versus Solano SC Kaos (Cal. North) Kellogg-Zaher #3

 10:00-10:15pm – Team Meeting at same location as Friday night.

            1.  Team Reflections

            2.  Stretch

            3.  Tomorrows adjustments

 11:00pm – Lights Out!

 Sunday February 14th

 8:30am – Team Breakfast.  Breakfast is provided by the hotel.  Meet in this location as a team.

Noon – Anyone who needs to be taped needs to meet in the lobby at this time.

 12:30pm – Leave the hotel as a team.  Drive to Kellogg-Zaher Field #5

 1:15pm – Team Warm-Up begins! 

            NOTE:  Wear ALL WHITE.  We are the home team.

 2:00pm – GAME versus Erin Mills Golden Eagles (Canada) Kellogg-Zaher #5

 3:30pm – Team lunch.  TBD. 

 Schedule Varies here based on our progress in the tournament!!!

 OPTION #1

 4:45pm – Return to fields – Kellogg-Zaher #6 OR #7 (based on seeding)

 5:00pm – Team Warm-Up.

            NOTE:  Have BOTH uniforms ready to go.  You will know what to wear before you show up to the field.

 6:00pm – GAME versus #1 or #2 seed from the other bracket  Kellogg-Zaher #6 or #7.

 8:30-8:45pm – Team Dinner at TBD.  This is not only important for the chemistry of the players, but I feel it is important for parents to get to know each other.  Please try to sit with people that may be “new” to you.  The season is long and as it progresses chemistry is VITAL to keeping the momentum going.

 10:30pm – Win or Lose – Team Meeting. 

 11:00pm – Lights out!  Only if we win.   Please refer to February 15th itinerary.

 Option #2

 7:45pm – Return to fields – Kellogg-Zaher #10 or #11 (based on seeding)

 8:00pm – Team Warm-Up.

            NOTE:  Have BOTH uniforms ready to go.  You will know what to wear before you show up to the field.

 8:40pm – GAME versus #3 or #4 seed from the other bracket Kellogg-Zaher #10 or #11.

 Monday February 15th

 8:30am – Team Breakfast

 10:00am – Leave for field.  Bettye Wilson Field #6

            NOTE:  Field location changed!!!!

 10:30am – Warm-Up Begins!!

            NOTE:  Have BOTH uniforms ready to go.  You will know what to wear before you show up to the field.

 11:30am – Championship Game versus TBD.

 12:30pm – Awards ceremony.  End of Tournament.  Please refer to website for next practice times.

Update 1/17/10: Photo Galleries are updated for U10 and U18 teams.

U-10  Nevada Pride

 

Logan Balaam

Ashlyn Costello

Megan Edmondo

Ashley Howren

Samantha Lepori

Javonna Malizia

Karigan McDonough

Carli Moreland

Grace Phillips

Alisa Prary

Lanessa Romo

Ashlee Saville

Kendall Tegins

 

U-18 Nevada Pride

Sarah Good

Anna Lemay

Lora Wagener

Shannon Hykes

Sydney Gear

Katelyn Raatz

Megan Evans

Kelsey Gomer

Haley White

Linnette Jessop

Laura Barrett

Jordan Sambrano

Caitlyn Moreland

Taylor Ryckebosch

Izzy Bombard

Carington Grimes

Guest Players:

Kayla Gomer

Kensie Gomer

Savannah Gobelman

Jessie Eiting

U-16 Nevada Pride

Heidi Marchant

Whitney Smith

Kristen Smith

Paige Jansen

Hannah McCollum

Alexis Bennett

Bryana Pordon

Michelle McKenzie

Tristen Switzer

Jena Alumbaugh

Mikayla Costa

Stephanie Cordano

 

Just a reminder of the developmental philosophy of Nevada Pride.

 

Nevada Pride Stages of Development

1.  Fundamental Stage (U-10 & U-11)

            a.  Focus on fundamentals:  Dribbling, passing and receiving, shooting.

            b.  Introduction of Tactics (Decision Making):  Risk v Safety, when to     dribble or to pass?

            c.  Basic attacking principles.  Penetration and Support.

            d.  Basic defending principles.  Pressure and Cover.

            e.  Use of small-sided games to teach the game. 

            f.  Learn to play position(s) and field responsibilities.

            g.  League play ONLY.  No out of state tournaments.

            h.  Player development is valued over wins and loses!!

            i.  One to two practices a week along with one game.

            j.  Kids play in the Fall and Spring.  However, I feel it is important that kids are exposed to as many sports as they wish.

            k.  Costs are very minimal.  $250 - Includes registration fee ($100), two sets of uniforms, training shirt, and club fee.  THAT IS IT!!!  Please compare to other clubs!!!

2.  Transitional Stage (U-12 – U-14)

            a.  Advancement of fundamentals.

            b.  Introduce systems of play

            c.  Expand players use of tactics.

            d.  Add the attacking principles of mobility and width.

            e.  Add the defending principles of balance and compactness.

            f.  Size of the team increases.  Hard work, skill, dedication, attitude, etc. make for a more competitive environment.   

            g.  Fitness and Nutrition awareness become important components of an athletes lifestyle.

            h.  Players should start demanding more of themselves and not be afraid to “fail forward”

            i.  League play in addition to one local and one out-of-town tournament.

            j.  Player development is still the priority, however we need to introduce competition.

            k.  Two practices and one game.

            l.  Kids play in the Fall and Spring.  Kids should still be exploring other interests outside of soccer.

            m.  Costs increase due to travel and tournament fees, but are still very minimal. 

3.  Competitive Stage (U-14 – U-17)

            a.  Mastery of fundamentals.

            b.  Adaptable to play various systems of play.

            c.  Use of high level tactics.

            d.  Attacking and defensive principles become second nature.

            e.  Size of team increases again.  Competition in the team may lead to reduction of playing time.

            f.  Fitness and Nutrition are a must at this level.

            g.  League play as well as 4-6 out-of-town tournaments.

            h.  Player development will always be the priority at Nevada Pride, however, being successful starts to become more important in order to get into the better tournaments and having kids be seen by coaches at the next level. 

            NOTE:  We will decide BEFORE the start of the U-14 season, how competitive we want to be.  Thus, the number of tournaments and importance placed on winning may change.

            i.  Two or three practices a week.

            j.  Kids play in the Spring only!!!  Kids are still encouraged to do other things, but if we decide as a team to be more competitive, athletes will be asked to make soccer January-June not their sole sporting priority,  but their main one.

            k.  Costs may reach $1,500 depending on level of competition. 

Future Pride Athletes and Parents. 

Nevada Pride is proud to announce that we have added at third team to our growing family.  Joining the U-10 and U-18 girls teams is our newest member - U-16 girls. We charge ZERO training fees, yet have a combined 32 years of competitive coaching and playing experience.  If you have questions, please don't hesitate to call.  We look forward to meeting all of you and providing you with a positive and successful soccer experience.

  Coaching Staff and Team History 

First off, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in Nevada Pride Soccer.  Let me start by introducing myself and my staff.  My name is Jason Saville and I will be the head coach of Nevada Pride Soccer.  I have over sixteen years of coaching experience in Northern Nevada.  In those years, I have worked at all levels and genders of soccer in this area.  I was an assistant coach with Joe Gabica's boys program at Sparks High in the mid to late 1990's which qualified for the 4A Regional tournament each year and in 1997, earned a state playoff birth.  I also spent time at Reno High with Steve Asher and his girl's program in the early 2000's where we qualified for regionals in multiple seasons.  I continued my work as Steve's assistant when he started Nevada Pride in 2003.  During our time together we traveled and competed in several Class I tournaments, even winning a few.  We took Nevada Pride to the Nevada State Cup in 2003, 2004, and in 2005. Under Steve's and Joe's tutelage, assistance, and friendship I've gained invaluable experiences that have molded me to the coach I am today.  I am excited to be starting my sixth year as the head varsity girl's coach at Reed High.  We won back-to-back-to-back state championships from 2006-2008 and have collectively built one of most dominant high school programs in the state of Nevada.  I hold a USSF National "D" license and recieved my NSCAA National Diploma from world renowned coach Timo Liekoski in June.  I plan on getting my Advanced National as soon as a class opens.  I coach for the love of the game and the enjoyment of working with the amazing and hard working athletes of Northern Nevada.  I don't do it for the ego, or for a paycheck - you can count on that. 

Joining me on the Pride staff will be Alex Potichkin.  Alex is a up and coming coach in Northern Nevada and brings collegiate playing experience, enthusiasm, and a strong technical philosophy to Nevada Pride.  Alex holds a USSF National "D" license.  Alex was a four-year varsity player at Hug High.  He also played on one of the state's most dominant competitive teams of the early 2000's - winning a State Cup title in 2001.  Ironically, Alex's coach of the State Cup winning team was Steve Asher.  Alex went on to earn a full-ride scholarship to the College of Southern Georgia.  Alex joined Steve and I at Nevada Pride in 2004 as our goalkeeper coach, and has since become part of our successful staff at Reed High.  Alex will offer a wealth of knowledge from both the player and coaching perspective.  We are lucky to have such a quality coach on our team.

Nevada Pride is excited to announce two new members of the family - Claire Potichkin and John Housby.  Claire has been a long time assistant with the Reed Girls Soccer Program and has several years of coaching at the club level as well.  Claire has earned a USSF National "D" License and brings not only a wealth of coaching experience, but playing experience as well.  Claire's area's of experitise are the technical and physical aspects of playing the game of soccer.  Joining Claire on the U-16 staff is her dad John Housby.  John a familiar face around Northern Nevada soccer - has been coaching players at one level or another for over a decade.  John is also a member of the Reed Girls Soccer Staff and has earned a USSF National "D" License.  John has a very positive attitude and brings out the best in the players he coaches.  Nevada Pride is extremely lucky to have the both of them.

Now for a little background on Nevada Pride.  Nevada Pride Soccer was founded in 2003 by one of Nevada's most respected and experienced coaches - Steve Asher.  Steve's philosophy was to give competitive and quality coaching to Northern Nevada's youth without having parents needing to take out loans to pay for astronomical fees.  Steve coached for the love of the game and for the enjoyment he recieved watching soccer players reach their full potential.  Steve and his staff recieved no training fees which kept the cost of playing soccer manageable for most family incomes.  Steve's impact on Northern Nevada soccer and passion for the game has yet to be matched.  Unfortunatly, after fifteen years of successful coaching, including six state titles (Three at the club level and three at the high school level) Steve decided to call it a day. 

I am proud to announce that U-18 Nevada Pride has just completed a successful league and travelling season.  We went undefeated in league play and made competetive showings in all of our out-of-state tournaments.  We will be continuing the tradition of Nevada Pride in the Spring of 2010. We are currently looking for players who have realistic aspirations about their future and aren't swayed by promises made by coaches and clubs that they can't possibly deliver on.  Please beware of the used car saleman's approach when deciding on your future or that of your daughter.  We, at Nevada Pride will continue our philosophy started by Steve as we prepare to give players and parents an avenue to play soccer without breaking the bank to do so. Before you spend that first year's tuition, do your homework! Ask these clubs and coaches to provide concrete evidence for you to see about their history and former players who recieved "scholarships".  Don't be fooled or disappointed.  Do your homework, you owe it your daughter(s).  Please refer to the links at the bottom of the page as proof of what many parents and players around the country are realizing.  We hope that you give Nevada Pride a look before making your final decision about where you want yourself or your daughter to play soccer.  Please take a look at the qualities that we are looking for at Nevada Pride:

1.  Passion for the Game

2.  Commitment

3. Team over individual glory

4. Realistic belief in college aspirations

5.  "Coachable"

As interest in the team grows, so will this site.  Please keep checking back for updates including try-out dates, complete tournament and league schedules and photo galleries.

Thank you in advance for your consideration and commitment,

Jason Saville

Please feel free to contact me at 287-7744

This first article is the MOST important!!!!  Please take the time to read it and educate yourself.  You can also log onto ESPN's Outside the Lines and watch a clip regarding athlete "burn-out".

http://allstudentathletes.com/blogs/expectationssportsscolarships

http://deseretnews.com/article/1%2C5143%2C700237411%2C00.html

http://deseretnews.com/article/1%2C5143%2C700237680%2C00.html

http://deseretnews.com/article/1%2C5143%2C700237183%2C00.html