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October 2014
U 11, U12s Participate in
“Make Your Own Ball Night”
The U11 and U12 Boys and Girls Teams accepted the challenge of
“Make Your Own Ball Night” on September 18. Joined by 12 members of the
Franklin College Mens’ Soccer Team, the U12 Boys made soccer balls out of
plastic bags, duct tape, garbage bags, and any other materials the boys could
gather.
According to Indiana Soccer, “Make Your Own Ball Night” is a creative youth development initiative introduced by Mark Speigel and SCSA that
demonstrates - one way - that the game of soccer can be leveraged to help
players understand just how fortunate they are to have opportunities that
hundreds of millions of children will never experience. This initiative also
broadens the minds of these young players as they learn about other parts of
the world.”
Shaun Mahoney
and Adam Megal, U12
Coaches, decided not only
to participate in this event
but to also donate soccer
balls to Soccer Salvation, a
non-profit organization
that assists underprivileged youth by collecting
and donating soccer gear
to individuals and teams
that need assistance.
"We helped make soccer balls out of different materials
to teach how people who can't have a ball can always make one,"
said Franklin College senior Brandon Iaria. "It's fun, creative,
and teaches the boys that there is never a moment to not play
soccer no matter what you have."
U12 Kurt Nusterer spoke about his experience in the Make Your Own Ball Night event. Click
here to view the video.
Pictured above: Alex Nugent makes a soccer ball using newspaper.
Pictured top right: Johan Selvaggi Domeij, Chad Sims, and Ben
LaVelle use plastic bags to construct their soccer balls.
Pictured to right: Reid Geisler works with Franklin College midfielder Brandon Iaria.
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October 2014
Indy Eleven Players
Visit Columbus
Indy Eleven Midfielder Dylan
Mares and Defender Chris Esdridge
visited Express practices on August 25.
Both Indiana natives and former Indiana University Mens’ Soccer Team
members, they observed practices and
held a meet-and-greet afterward.
Express girls took time for a picture with both Indy
eleven players. Pictured in the front are KJ Ely, Grace
Wiltsey, and Nora Dwenger. In the second row are
Kathleen Soedel, Annagail Fields, and Maureen Smith.
The third row consists of Nitya Chenanda, Lily Kerber,
Sydney Donica, and Naomi Gambrel. Finally, the
fourth row is made up of Gabbie Schueltz, Dylan
Mares, Chris Esdridge, Riley Gaskill, and Paige Osbourne.
Photos Submitted by Tanya Ely and CESC Facebook
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October 2014
CESC News Briefs
Jr. Olympian Program for U10s and U11s—October 3
Indiana Soccer is sponsoring the Junior Olympian program. A session will be conducted Friday, October 3rd at
Richard Wigh Stadium. According to Indiana Soccer, “Jr. Olympians is designed to be an introduction for U10-U11
players of the ODP system and training environment that they will encounter in future years. The Junior Olympians program will educate and train the parent and player on the mission of US Youth Soccer/Indiana Soccer ODP,
while supplementing their club soccer schedule. The curriculum consists of age appropriate training sessions that
mirror the recommendations of US Soccer’s National Curriculum using a Long Term Player Development Model
(LTPD) lead by our Nationally Licensed Coaches.”
Contact Kenrick Rameriz for additional information.
Register online: https://www.gotsport.com/asp/application/reg/Default.asp?ProgramID=31716&Type=PLAYER
CESC to Host November Tournament
The CESC Fall Classic will be held November 1st and 2nd at Richard Wigh Soccer Complex. The tournament is open
to boys and girls U9-U14. Most CESC and Express North teams that are in season will participate in this event.
Proceeds from the tournament will help fund CESC scholarships, equipment, staffing, coaches’ education, and
more. Visit the tournament page: http://www.cescfallclassic.com/page/show/1268641-home.
Team Updates Coming Next Issue
Curious about how each Express team fared this fall season? Look forward to the next newsletter, which will include a recap of the fall season.
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U13s Continue MRL Play
The U13 MRL team currently
sits at 4-2 on the season. Two games
remain on their regular season schedule;
The U13s travel to Columbus,
Ohio to battle the Pacesetters on Sunday,
October 5 . They then host Indy Premier
at the Richard Wigh Soccer Complex on
Sunday, October 12 at 11pm, with a
scrimmage against Evansville at 2pm.
(Picture) U13 Goalkeeper Brea
Hunter punches out a corner kick during
the September 21st match against Michigan Hawks.
Photo Submitted by Melissa Hunter; Photo Taken by Jennifer Price