Cincinnati United Premier

U11 Girls (01-02 Age Group)

Fall 2012 & Spring 2013“Bringing the Best Together!”

#1 Club in Cincinnati for Player Development

2001-2002 Age Group - Current State Cup Champs

CUP Overview Contents Program Mission Statement CUSC Organizational Structure CUP Directors of Coaching Head Coaches Age Group Structure Training Locations Training Format & Frequency Goalkeeper Training Program Competition (Leagues) Competition (Events) Travel Requirements Summer Camp Columbus Crew Affiliation Premier Program Fees Premier Program Fee Schedule Volunteer Commitments Fundraising Uniforms Proven Successes Transition into CUP at U11 Questions & Answers

Principles of the CUP Mission Statement

Provide an environment in our program that produces the best players in Ohio South, Region II, and the Nation.

Players will be developed to compete at the highest levels of high school and college soccer.

CUP is managed and coached by professionals who will provide the highest level of soccer development experience consistent with age appropriate expectations and commitment levels.

CUSC Organizational Structure

Scott RodgersExecutive DOC

CUP Crew Boys

CU South-east Boys

CU Lakota/Monroe

Boys

CU Sycamore/Mason/ Lebanon

Boys

CU Sycamore/

Mason/ Lebanon

Girls

CU Lakota

/ Monroe

Girls

CU South-

east Girls

CUP Crew Girls

John McGinlay (DOC & U11-U23)

Brian Page (DOC)

Andy Szucs (DOC)

Mike Duncan (DOC)

Mike Duncan (DOC)

Andy Szucs (DOC)

Brian Page (DOC)

Scott Rodgers (E.D. & U11-U23)Bobby

Puppione (DOC)

Bobby Puppione

(DOC)

CUP Directors of Coaching Scott Rodgers, Executive Director and Girls Director

USSF A License; ODP Region II Coaching Staff; Former Division I Head College Coach; Former Division I College Player; Former National Pool Player

Primary CUP Responsibility is the U15-U23 Girls

John McGinlay, Premier Boys Director of Coaching UEFA B Coaching Badge; Former Professional player for Bolton

Wanderers (England), English Premier League; Former player for the Scottish National Team

Primary CUP Responsibility is the U11-U23 Boys

Gold Team Coach:Bobby Puppione

Current Position Director of Coaching, Cincinnati United

Coaching Education USSF “A” License NSCAA Premier Diploma USYS “Y” National License NSCAA National Goalkeeping Diploma

Coaching Experience OSYSA State Cup Champion Coach Multiple OSYSA and AYSA State Cup Championships as Assistant

Coach Tournaments Champions at events such as CU Cup, Elite Invite, CASL

Showcase, St Louis Scott Gallagher Showcase, Blue Chip Showcase, etc.

Former Varsity High School Coach and State Championship Former Junior College Assistant Coach OSYSA ODP Coach Current coach: U13 Girls Gold, U9 Girls Barcelona, and U10 Girls

Celtic teams - multiple tourney, league, and state titles

Black Team Coach:David Robertson Current Position

Cincinnati United - staff coach and trainer for CU Sycamore Mason and Cincinnati United Premier

Coaching Education USSF B License English FA Youth Psychology Certificate

Coaching Experience Cincinnati United Soccer Club Kentucky ODP Staff Coach Classics Hammer Soccer Club - staff coach and trainer Kings Soccer Academy - staff coach, trainer, and assistant director

of operations

Silver Team Coach:Ben Urso

Current Position Staff coach for Cincinnati United and CUP

Coaching Education/Licensing USSF B License BS in Elementary Education Masters in Curriculum and Instruction

Coaching Experience Former ODP State and Regional Staff Coach Ohio Elite Soccer Academy - Staff Coach - U9-U13 Girls Classics Hammer Soccer Club - Staff Coach and Associate

Director of Coaching Youth Kolping Soccer Club - Staff Coach

Age Group Structure Three high level teams will be

developed - building ONE strong age group!

All three coaches will work with all teams to develop the players to their fullest for the future.

CU and CUP “bring the best together” - this age group will do just that!

Training Locations Outdoor Training and Game

Locations Metalex Park Posey Hartman Complex Alternative synthetic high school fields

throughout the area in February & March

Indoor Training Locations Wall2Wall Gametime

**Training locations may change based on field availability**

Training Format & Frequency Training Frequency

2-3 nights per week (usually 3 nights) Timeline

Fall training begins following the summer camp and concludes in late October/early November

Winter training provided and strongly encouraged Spring training begins in late February/early March and

concludes in late May/early June Policy Regarding Participation in Other Sports

Commitment levels at these ages established by the coach Most players at these ages participate in other sports,

particularly in the winter and summer months Most teams at this age expect players to prioritize soccer

during the fall and spring seasons

Goalkeeper Training Program CUP goalkeeper training is directed by our Director of

Goalkeeping who has direct involvement on a regular basis with the CUP goalkeepers, specifically at U13-U18. Jim Adams; Former Professional Player, College All-

American & National Champion, Former Professional Assistant Coach, Former Assistant College Coach

Greg Deutsch; Former Professional Player, Former College Player, Former Professional Assistant Coach, USSF ‘C’ License & NSCAA National Diploma

CUP goalkeepers receive separate training commensurate with their abilities and CUP’s expectations. Training is generally offered 1-2 times a week during the

season

Competition (Leagues)

The Premiere League The best U11-U13 league in the tri-state area.

Clubs participating in the league include… Carmel, Michigan Hawks, OP Eagles, Lexington FC,

Javanon, Cleveland FC, and more BPYSL

One of the best U11-U13 leagues in the tri-state area. CUSL

The strongest local league in the Cincinnati and Dayton areas.

Competition (Events)

CUP Strives to Bring the Best Competition to Us Cincinnati United Cup Elite Invitational

All Other Tournament Travel Requirements Determined by Individual Teams

Travel Requirements(Outside of the Cincinnati/Dayton Area)

League Play 1-2 times per season games may be

played in Louisville, Columbus, Indianapolis, Cleveland

Events The amount of travel required for

league play will influence what tournaments each team will attend.

Summer Camp

Dates & Time TBA It will probably

begin around August 1st.

Camp fee included in club fee (more than $150 value)

Columbus Crew Affiliation The Columbus CREW selected Cincinnati United

Premier to be it’s Southern Ohio affiliate. Our CREW affiliation provides unique benefits for our CUP players. CREW staff including Robert Warzycha (Head

Coach) and Brian Bliss (Technical Director) participate in CUP program development.

CREW staff coaching for CUP girls and boys. Opportunity to participate in MLS Showcase

tournaments and events exclusive to the MLS developmental programs.

Premier Program Fees What services are included in the

Premier Program fee that are not included in the CU Program fee? Full time professional coaching and training Full time professional management Program specific goalkeeper training Training sessions with Columbus Crew

coaches and players $453 (2011/2012 Club fees) + Tournaments

Expenses; Referee Fees; Uniforms (non-refundable) Note – All player fees are based on a minimum roster of 12 players. Note – Fees subject to annual adjustment

Premier Program Fee Schedule

The fee payment schedule is posted in the resource center.

Parents are responsible for keeping up with the payment schedule.

Volunteer Commitments Each team family will be required to volunteer

for 8 hours per year. Volunteer hours can be met in a number of ways (ie. – tournaments, registration, field clean-up, etc)

Team volunteers Needed (including but not limited to)… Parent Administrator CU Cup Tournament Advertising Coordinator Hotel Coordinator Fundraising Coordinator Tournament Volunteer Coordinator Tent Storage and Assembly Team Benches Storage and Assembly Social Coordinator

Fundraising Kroger Cards

The program will rebate money back to the team to be applied to the account. See your team admin for more details.

Advertising Sales Opportunities will be made for rebates for the CU

Challenge Cup through advertising sales Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities

CU is currently developing guidelines that would allow teams to seek corporate sponsorship

Uniforms

Full Home Kit - $82.95 Full Away Kit - $75.45

Full Mandatory Package - $158.40 (as of 2010)

Current Optional Gear (not including Spirit Wear)

Trofeo Training Top - $49.00 Trofeo Training Paint - $20.00 Copa Backpack - $45.95

Players will also purchase three training shirts - 1 for each day of training. (around $10 each)

Proven SuccessesOverview – Player Development Recognized as one of the top 21

clubs in the country and #2 in OSYSA (one point behind the OP Eagles), and #1 in the greater Cincinnati area based on development criteria http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/club-soccer/club-soccer-rankings/women

Since 2003, CUP has developed 170 female players to play collegiately, which is more than any other club in the greater Cincinnati area.

Since the 2008/09 season, CU has placed more players on to the ODP Region II Teams than any club in the greater Cincinnati area.

Since the 2008/09 season, CU placed more teams in the Ohio South (OSYSA) State Cup finals, Semifinals, and Quarterfinals than any other soccer club in Ohio South (OSYSA).

Proven SuccessesOverview – Team Development/Club Opportunity

Team Development Numerous OSYSA State

Cup Championships Numerous Region II

Championships Numerous National Level

Tournament Championships

Club Opportunity Opportunities to train with

one of the best staffs in the country

Annual opportunities to train with Columbus Crew coaches and players

High level goalkeeper training on a regular basis

High level tournament and league play exposure

Proven SuccessesCollege Players - 2011 Class

Annie Beard Ohio University

Jen Laking Tiffin University

Jaclyn Elmore Northern Kentucky

Ashley Locke Messiah College

Katie Markesberry Xavier University

Alex Azeez Purdue University

Brooke Barden Purdue University

Carolyn Hartman Lynn University

Sidney Huth Bowling Green

Liz Finley Ohio University

Brooke Edwards Slippery Rock

Hailee Schlager Slippery Rock

Katie Bourgeois St. Francis (PA) University

Lacy Engle University of Dayton

Tonya Frasik Ohio Dominican

Alex Ancona Otterbein University

Proven SuccessesCollege Players - 2010 Class

Molly Allen Butler University Mary Allen Butler University Sam Arbutina South Alabama Alli Backscheider Butler University Kaitlyn Buczek University of Cincinnati Ashley Buns Air Force Academy Alyssa Carmack Bowling Green University Janelle Coates Eastern Kentucky University Kim Connor Ohio Northern University Taylor Dearbaugh University of Kentucky Nicole Donnelly Eastern Kentucky Univ. Lauren Hettinger University of Cincinnati

Courtney Hoenicke St. Bonaventure Jessie Jarrett St. Louis University Mollie Kuramoto Purdue University Alexa Levick Vanderbilt University Monica Melink Indiana University Sammi Miller Wilmington College Jenny Petree Western Michigan Kristin Pierce IUPUI Paula Savchenko Nova Southeastern Univ. Michelle Watson Western Michigan University Carley Williams Transylvania University Sanam Zahedi University of Cincinnati

Note – we have additional players in the age group that are finalizing their choices.

Proven SuccessesCollege Players – 2009/2008 Class

2009 Class Brianna Alvarado Old Dominion UniversityMargaux Andrews Vanderbilt UniversityMarie Argo Valparaiso UniversityChristine Brewer University of CincinnatiLaura Bush Old Dominion UniversityGrace Goldman University of Northern IowaShannon Grueter Hanover CollegeAlexis Heard Eastern Michigan UniversityKatie Johnson University of CincinnatiCarly Knue Emory UniversityLauren McMahon Wittenberg UniversityHailey Morris Emory UniversityDeja Tennon Eastern Kentucky UniversityMadeline White Case Western UniversityBridget Reder  Ball State University

2008 Class Jackie Arroyo Ball State University Becky Clever Valparaiso University Erin Hammerin Butler University Allie Keefer Wittenberg University Melanie McGlaughlin Xavier University Bethany Miller Xavier University Kiley Miller IUPUI-Fort Wayne Laura Painter Indiana State University Cara Paxson Mount Olive College Megan Reimer Gardener-Webb Becca Sellars Mars Hill Colleg Dori Steele Wright State University Amanda Sullivan University of Indianapolis Katelyn Turner Bowling Green University

Proven SuccessesCollege Players – 2007/2006 Class

2007 ClassJennifer Altimier East Tennessee StateMorgan Barnhart Winthrop CollegeRandi Granat Urbana UniversityAshley Green Eastern Kentucky UniversityCarolyn Gross Heidelberg CollegeKatelyn Hausfeld University of AkronMegan Holthaus Earlham CollegeSusan McKinley University of EvansvilleBrooke Rogers University of AlabamaKristin Tenhundfeld Transylvania UniversityNoel Amend Urbana University

2006 ClassKristen Arnold Indiana University Gillian Belfort Ball State University Lorrin Bertsch Wright State University Megan Bush Wright State University Brittany Cummins University of Maryland

2006 Class Continued Julie Kavanaugh Miami University (Ohio) Casey Keefer University of Louisville Kelly Kinsella Ohio University Amy Lower Ohio University Jessie MacLean Ohio University Emily Miller University of Dayton Abby Mink Wright State University Emily Morgan College of Charleston Cara Nielsen Eastern Kentucky Univ. Caitlin Profitt University of Dayton Katy Rudokas Xavier University Maddy Shumaker Eastern Kentucky Univ. Emily Speed Eastern Kentucky Univ. Lauren Steuer The Ohio State University Ashley Thompson University of Louisville Ashley Vaughan Wright State University Olivia West University of Georgia Sarah Wiggers College of Charleston Chelsea Yauch Auburn University

Proven SuccessesCollege Players – 2005/2004 Class

2005 Class: Girls Julie Dean Denison University Andrea Bouldin Eastern Michigan Univ. Molly Buns University of Tennessee Amanda Campbell Bowling Green University Kay Connelly Marquette University Brianne Eisenhard Bowling Green University Amanda Gallow University of Dayton Lauren Garcia Williams College Betsy Jacobs Kent State University Jen Johannigman University Cincinnati Jessica Mello University of Louisville Courtney Mink Ohio University Colleen Posey University of Alabama Carla Schierloh Northern Kentucky Univ. Erika Schmitt Ohio University Rachel Ulrich University of Kentucky Susan Loeffler Xavier University Jenn Vilkoski Ball State University Sarah Ash Denison University Brittni Lally University of Alabama

2004 Class: Girls Kristen Miller Ohio University Rachel Mees University North Carolina Charlotte Lindsey Carstens University of Illinois Parrissa Eyorokon Purdue University Shannon Chambers Troy State University Sarah Gaunt University of Kentucky Amanda Penter Tiffin University Lindsey Price Ohio University Lindsay Martin Ball State University Haja Dumbuya University of Akron Brittany Woods Gardner-Webb University Danielle Young Ohio University Kristen Thomas Indiana State University Megan Garrett Wittenberg University Heather Burchett Marshall University Jessica Wheeler St. Francis University Addie Burton Lehigh University Ashley Durand Heidelberg College Kara Gostisha University of Illinois Courtney Robertson Cincinnati State Katie Hurst Wilmington College

Proven SuccessesProfessional & National Team Players

CUP Professional Players Lindsey Carstens

Norway Parissa Eyorokon

Washington Freedom

CUP National Team Players Olivia West (pool) Parissa Eyorokon (U23 team) Jay Atkinson (pool) Nicole Hopkins (National Camp) Claire Falknor (International

Events)

ODP State Team Players Hundreds of players over the

years CUP is a supporter of ODP

Proven SuccessesNational Level Tournament & League

Disney Showcase Multiple Championships

Raleigh Showcase Multiple Championships

Orange Classic Multiple Championships

Annual Adidas Blue Chip participants Showcase format, no championship

Annual Carmel Showcase participants Showcase format, no championship

Las Vegas College Showcase U-15 Girls 2007 Champions

OSYSA State Cup Multiple Championships – Club formation –

Present Regional Championships

Multiple Championships – Club formation - Present

Transition into CUP Consistent communication between Bobby,

Andy, & Brian throughout the year. U10 CU training at W2W – Winter 2012 U10 Street Soccer Days, Combined Site

Trainings, Scrimmages, and Guest Playing Multiple Times between 2011-2012

Q&A

Contact Bobby Puppione: bobbypuppione@yahoo.com