I am proud to announce that I have just agreed to my second professional contract with Sevilla F.C. Puerto Rico. The team is located in Juncos, PR and plays in the Puerto Rican Soccer League's 1st Division.
I spent my rookie season with the Wilmington Hammerheads of the United Soccer Leagues 2nd Division. I was also called up to the New York Red Bulls reserve team of the MLS for 5 games after my season in the USL concluded.
I mention this information because at the U.S.Premier Soccer Academy we feel our selective choice of coaches separate us from the competition. Not only have our coaches played at a high level, but they continue to further their careers as players. This only adds to the information we can pass along to the young players we work with.
I will still be very much involved with the operations of the Academy so feel free to contact me for any questions on upcoming programs or having a U.S. Premier Soccer Academy coach train your travel team. My email is mavellino@uspsocceracademy.com.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
The U.S. Premier Soccer Academy announces new staff additions!
We are very pleased to announce the additions of Jerome Vivona and Hristo Kaloferov to the U.S. Premier Soccer Academy staff!
Jerome played NCAA Division I soccer at Quinnipiac University. He is a very experienced coach with numerous diplomas from the FA and NSCAA. He was also the intramural and developmental coordinator in the East Meadow Soccer Club.
Hristo played internationally in his native country of Bulgaria. He was assistant coach at Concordia College and has over 6 years of experience coaching teams with Ultimate Athletics.
We are very excited to have these two professionals on staff with us and look forward to having them develop your aspiring young players. For more on Jerome, Hristo, and upcoming programs from the U.S. Premier Soccer Academy, please check out www.uspsocceracademy.com
Jerome played NCAA Division I soccer at Quinnipiac University. He is a very experienced coach with numerous diplomas from the FA and NSCAA. He was also the intramural and developmental coordinator in the East Meadow Soccer Club.
Hristo played internationally in his native country of Bulgaria. He was assistant coach at Concordia College and has over 6 years of experience coaching teams with Ultimate Athletics.
We are very excited to have these two professionals on staff with us and look forward to having them develop your aspiring young players. For more on Jerome, Hristo, and upcoming programs from the U.S. Premier Soccer Academy, please check out www.uspsocceracademy.com
Monday, May 25, 2009
F.C. Barcelona
The team emphasized this week will be Spain's finest F.C. Barcelona. The Catalan giant's are having a spectacular season which can potentially end up in a Treble. They are top of the table in La Liga (Spain's top league), looking forward to a Champions League Final against Manchester United, and also have a Copa Del Rey Final against Athletic Bilbao.
There list of talent is endless. Samuel Eto'o, Lionel Messi, and Thierry Henry are just there striker force! The way this team picks apart the opposition with clean passing and combination play is truly a joy to watch. Anyone who saw their 6-2 demolish of Real Madrid can vouch for that last statement.
If you have GolTv, you can watch loads of Barcelona games because they air every game live and then replay it all week. I personally go to sleep every night with the pleasant sights of Barcelona's free flowing passing moves.
The Champions League Final is right around the corner where you can watch Barcelona take on Manchester United. Take the two hours out of your week to watch the pinnacle of world talent, you won't be disappointed!
There list of talent is endless. Samuel Eto'o, Lionel Messi, and Thierry Henry are just there striker force! The way this team picks apart the opposition with clean passing and combination play is truly a joy to watch. Anyone who saw their 6-2 demolish of Real Madrid can vouch for that last statement.
If you have GolTv, you can watch loads of Barcelona games because they air every game live and then replay it all week. I personally go to sleep every night with the pleasant sights of Barcelona's free flowing passing moves.
The Champions League Final is right around the corner where you can watch Barcelona take on Manchester United. Take the two hours out of your week to watch the pinnacle of world talent, you won't be disappointed!
Friday, May 22, 2009
Andres Iniesta
It's safe to say that unless you are a major soccer enthusiast in America, you have not heard of Andres Iniesta. This is precisely why I want to write the player spotlight on him this week because he is a world talent that deserves much more attention than he receives. Iniesta plays in a roaming midfield role for F.C. Barcelona and the national team of Spain.
Iniesta is an extremely versatile player. He plays as a winger, attacking midfielder, link-up player; he can basically do it all. He's the ultimate utility player. He's a very hard-working and solid defender within a system, but his clean technique and mature decision making make him stand out to me.
There is nothing flashy or Hollywood about Iniesta. He plays simple, buzzes around the pitch very busy, and just makes incredibly difficult passes look effortless. He's nothing to brag about in size, strength, or speed, but his mind for the game and ability on the ball separates him.
Please check out the Champions League Final coming up in the next few weeks to get a glimpse of Iniesta playing for Barcelona. He's a great talent for young players to study because he's hard proof that smart, simple, steady players can make it to the top of world soccer.
Iniesta is an extremely versatile player. He plays as a winger, attacking midfielder, link-up player; he can basically do it all. He's the ultimate utility player. He's a very hard-working and solid defender within a system, but his clean technique and mature decision making make him stand out to me.
There is nothing flashy or Hollywood about Iniesta. He plays simple, buzzes around the pitch very busy, and just makes incredibly difficult passes look effortless. He's nothing to brag about in size, strength, or speed, but his mind for the game and ability on the ball separates him.
Please check out the Champions League Final coming up in the next few weeks to get a glimpse of Iniesta playing for Barcelona. He's a great talent for young players to study because he's hard proof that smart, simple, steady players can make it to the top of world soccer.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
90% of Soccer…
Many people don't know that athleticism in soccer accounts for merely 10% of the game. Do you know what the other 90% boils down to? I'll give you a hint, the area of the body is from the neck and above… The body part is your brain and the answer is Decision Making!
If you look into the history books of this great sport you'll see names like Pele, Diego Maradona, and Franz Beckenbauer. These guys were not spectacular in their size and strength, but they are three of the greatest players to ever play the game. How could that be? They had brilliant soccer minds and made sublime decisions close to every time the ball was at their feet.
This is what makes soccer such a special sport. There are so many different routes players can take to be successful. If you study the game, develop a sound technical base, and work very hard, you can make a career out of playing soccer! Don't think it’s easy because nothing in life that's worthwhile comes easy, but if you are willing to put the time in the options are endless. Soccer is a thinking man's game primarily so a smart player will always have a place in this sport!
If you look into the history books of this great sport you'll see names like Pele, Diego Maradona, and Franz Beckenbauer. These guys were not spectacular in their size and strength, but they are three of the greatest players to ever play the game. How could that be? They had brilliant soccer minds and made sublime decisions close to every time the ball was at their feet.
This is what makes soccer such a special sport. There are so many different routes players can take to be successful. If you study the game, develop a sound technical base, and work very hard, you can make a career out of playing soccer! Don't think it’s easy because nothing in life that's worthwhile comes easy, but if you are willing to put the time in the options are endless. Soccer is a thinking man's game primarily so a smart player will always have a place in this sport!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Soccer Coaches and Helpers Wanted!
The U.S. Premier Soccer Academy is always looking to expand its staff. We are dedicated to giving the children of the New York Metro area the best training around. If you are a professional, NCAA Division I, or international player, we are very interested in speaking with you about how you can become a full-time coach. We are very selective with who we hire as coaches to ensure the young players get the best.
If you are a young, aspiring player and looking to make some extra money and get started with a potential coaching career, we also have helper positions that we always need to fill for future clinics, camps, and programs. Your job is to assist the coaches and keep the kids involved. It's a very good opportunity to learn from our coaches and work in a fun, friendly environment.
Anyone interested in either of these positions can contact me, Matt Avellino by emailing mavellino@uspsocceracademy.com, or our business manager Don Desroches, at ddesroches@uspsocceracademy.com. We look forward to hearing from you and building relationships in the near future!
If you are a young, aspiring player and looking to make some extra money and get started with a potential coaching career, we also have helper positions that we always need to fill for future clinics, camps, and programs. Your job is to assist the coaches and keep the kids involved. It's a very good opportunity to learn from our coaches and work in a fun, friendly environment.
Anyone interested in either of these positions can contact me, Matt Avellino by emailing mavellino@uspsocceracademy.com, or our business manager Don Desroches, at ddesroches@uspsocceracademy.com. We look forward to hearing from you and building relationships in the near future!
Monday, May 18, 2009
Wantagh Park Soccer Clinic
The U.S. Premier Soccer Academy is currently running an 8 week spring clinic out of Wantagh Park. We have young players looking to develop their skills coming down every Sunday from 10:30am to 1:00 pm to work with our top level coaches. The kids receive 30 minutes of technical training followed by 30 minutes of small-sided games.
The emphasis is on teaching the young players the fundamental techniques that will allow them to enjoy playing the sport. We strive to get the children into good habits from the first day they start playing the game. These parents and children are at such an advantage to be a part of a proper training environment from such a young age!
We always encourage people interested in seeing how we work to come down to the clinic. See for yourself what the U.S. Premier Soccer Academy has to offer and feel free to ask questions of anyone on staff.
The emphasis is on teaching the young players the fundamental techniques that will allow them to enjoy playing the sport. We strive to get the children into good habits from the first day they start playing the game. These parents and children are at such an advantage to be a part of a proper training environment from such a young age!
We always encourage people interested in seeing how we work to come down to the clinic. See for yourself what the U.S. Premier Soccer Academy has to offer and feel free to ask questions of anyone on staff.
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