Local soccer clubs unite in Haiti Donation Drive February 20 at HRSC from 9am to 5pm. Click here to view details about the event.
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Celebrating over 25 years of soccer excellence.

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Beach FC Alumni - From Left: Wade Barrett (blue jersey) - College of William and Mary / Houston Dynamo; Angela Hucles - University of Virginia / United States National Team; Corey Ashe - University of North Carolina / United States National Team / Houston Dynamo; Steve Jolley - College of William and Mary / New York Red Bulls; Noah Palmer - University of Maryland / Columbus Crew; Adam Cristman - University of Virginia / New England Revolution .

Recent Club & Team News

2/3/10

UPDATE...Haiti Donation Drive rescheduled to 2/20/10...Soccer clubs from around the Tidewater area have joined together to undertake a unified effort to raise relief supplies and provide donations to The Salvation Army. On Saturday, February 20th volunteers will be on hand to receive donations at the Hampton Roads Soccer Complex in Virginia Beach. Items can be dropped off ANY TIME between 9:00AM and 5:00 PM. The collection effort has the backing of The Salvation Army who will ensure that the items reach the children of Haiti. Click here to view details about the event.

1/21/10

2010 NASSC


APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR BEACH SOCCER FESTIVAL...Applications are now available for the June 11-13 17th annual "North American Sand Soccer Championships" (NASSC)" to be held on 20 blocks of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Youth (9 and older) and adult players of all skill levels can join over 10,000 competitors representing 20 states and several countries.Entry deadlines are March 1st for the US OPEN cash Pro/Am division and April 15th for all other divisions. Included in the festival are the additional beach competions of wrestling, tennis, coed football, lacrosse, cornhole and volleyball.

Full details and online registration at www.sandsoccer.com; email sandsoccervb@aol.com; 757-368-4600.

1/15/10

Tony TchaniTony Tchani heads to Red Bull New York...Former Beach FC player Tony Tchani, a midfielder for Virginia's 2009 NCAA Champion men's soccer team, was selected by the New York Red Bulls in the 2010 Major League Soccer (MLS) SuperDraft Thursday in Philadelphia.

Click here to read the full press release on the Red Bull's website.



12/17/09

Ryan Oakes named High School All American...Beach FC congratulates Ryan Oakes, Beach FC and Frank W. Cox High School player, for being named to the 2009 NSCAA/adidas Boys High School All-America Team. Ryan plays his club soccer with Beach FC U18 Red, coached by Brian Porter. Click here to read the full press release.

Ryan Oakes
    Oakes' High School and Club Recognitions
  • NSCAA All-American (09)
  • NSCAA Virginia State Player of the Year (09)
  • NSCAA ALL-Region III (08, 09)
  • ESPN RISE All-American (09)
  • First Team AAA All-State (08, 09)
  • First Team All-Eastern Region (07, 08, 09)
  • First Team All-Beach District (07, 08, 09)
  • First Team All-Tidewater (07, 08, 09)
  • Cox High School AAA State Champions (Captain 09)
  • Beach FC U18 State Cup Semi-Finalists (Captain 09)
  • Committed to play at Old Dominion University (Fall 10)


12/17/09

Drew HartellBeach FC's Drew Hartell named to ODP All-Star Team...Congratulations to Drew Hartell, Beach FC U17 Red, for being named to the Olympic Development Program 1992 Winter Interregional All-Star Team. The 18-man roster for the '92 All-Star Team was selected for their outstanding performance during the US Youth Soccer ODP Boys 1992 Winter Interregional at Wilson Gillette Soccer Complex in Wilson, N.C. from November 27-29, 2009. Click here to read the full press release.



12/14/09

Greg Monaco
Tony Tchani Two Beach FC Alumni earn NSCAA honors... Greg Monaco and Tony Tchani, both currently sophomores at University of Virginia, were named to the 2009 NSCAA All-South Atlantic Region First Team! Beach FC is proud of their accomplishments and wishes them continued success at UVA.

Tchani was also named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/Performance Subaru Men's NCAA Division I All-America Team.

View full articles on the selections for the All-South and All-America teams by clicking the links to www.virginiasports.com below:

12/14/09

Beach FC Holiday Warehouse Sale...Looking for last minute gift ideas? Come by the Beach FC office December 17, 18 and 19 from 9am to 1pm to purchase Beach FC logo and tournament apparel. Limited sizes are available...Click here for details.

12/14/09

Beach FC U13 Piranhas Fall 2009 VCCL Champions Beach FC U13 Piranhas Capture 2009 Fall VCCL League...Congratulations to the U13 Piranhas for capturing the 2009 VCCL League Champion. This season the U13 Piranhas under coach Juice Pantophlet went 5-0-2. In those 7 games, the Piranhas scored a total of 21 goals while only allowing 2 with 5 shutouts. All season, many different players were able to step up and contribute to the success of the team. There were eight different players who scored during the season with 5 girls getting 4 or more goals. Not to be outdone, the defense did their job by limiting the opportunities the opposing teams had on goal. Our 2 goalkeepers combined each game to keep a clean sheet with 5 shutouts.

The success of the team was not only limited to the league games. In 3 combined tournaments, the U13 Piranhas only lost 1 game. They scored 18 goals and gave up 4. Their combined league and tournament record was 10-1-5 scoring a total of 39 goals and only allowing 6. Again, congratulations for a job well done and to continued success in your future games.

Top Row: Alex B., Whitney T., Bailie F. Angie W., Aubri B., Brooke R. Sheyenne S. Bottom Row: Julia V., Tacora L., Emily W., Savannah D., Sarah M., Alex D., Darby M.

12/14/09

Beach FC U17 Piranhas Fall 2009 VCCL Champions
Beach FC U17 Piranhas Capture 2009 Fall VCCL League...The Beach FC U17 Piranhas won their 3rd consecutive VCCL Championship this fall by going undefeated 7-0 in VCCL League play. The U17 Piranhas also went undefeated in The WAGS College Showcase, The Bethesda College Showcase and were a VA State Cup Semi Finalist. The U17 Piranhas are coached by Mike Gyori and Karl Greaves.

Seated: Taylor C, Mikayla P, Libby R. Middle row: Alli S, Taylor S, Charlie M, Kara N, Kelsey T, Taylor D. Back Row: Liz A, Bailey W, Sam P, Emory C, Holly B, Hannah C, Lexi J, Caity B

12/07/09

Junior Emory Camper has been selected as a High School All American for the year of 2009...The 6-foot-1 forward not only contributed to the Cox Falcons' offense but led the Beach District in scoring with 26 goals in 24 matches this spring season. In addition, Cox's Camper, No. 5, has lead her Beach FC U17 Piranhas team to three consecutive State cup finals and a Semi Final appearance in the last four years. Camper is coached at Cox High School by Michelle Clark and at Beach FC by Mike Gyori and Karl Greaves. Camper is one of two players in the state of Virginia to receive All-American recognition.

Emory Camper
    Camper's 2009 Recognitions
  • All-American [09]
  • 1st Team All-State ['09],
  • All-Tidewater Player of the Year ['09],
  • 1st Team Eastern Region ['09],
  • 1st Team All-Beach District ['09],
  • Outstanding Metropolitan Scholastic Women's Soccer Player['09],
  • Beach District Leading Scorer ['09]

12/01/09

Beach FC U13 Piranhas U13 Piranhas Support the Walk for ALS...On October 4, 2009 the U13 Piranhas joined thousands of walkers at the oceanfront to volunteer and support the walk fight ALS. (ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) is also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.) Every year thousands of enthusiastic Hampton Roads residents attend the walk to fight Lou Gehrig's disease, and on that sunny Sunday morning several Piranhas and parents got to see firsthand how community involvement and service has a profound effect on those in need. A special thanks goes out to Stephanie LeMelle for organizing the event for the U13 Piranhas.

ALS is a disorder that affects the function of nerves and muscles. Based on U.S. population studies, a little over 5,600 people in the U.S.are diagnosed with ALS each year. (That's 15 new cases a day.) It is estimated that as many as 30,000 Americans have the disease at any given time. According to the ALS CARE Database, 60% of the people with ALS in the Database are men and 93% of patients in the Database are Caucasian.

For more information - "Who get's ALS". Fighting on Every Front to Improve Living with ALS. http://www.alsa.org/als/who.cfm.

11/09/09

Premier Soccer Hilltop hosts FIFA 10 Bus Tour...The FIFA 10 Bus Tour is coming to the Premier Soccer Virginia Beach location on Wednesday, November 11th, from 4-7pm. This is a nationwide tour put together by the folks at EA Sports to market the release of FIFA 10. They will have 13 PS3 slim units to minimize wait time to play and will also be giving away free EA sports and FIFA 10 gear to anyone that comes out to give the new game a try.

Premier Soccer Hilltop will also have almost everything in the store on sale for 30-50% off! Click here for more information.

11/09/09

Bon Secours In Motion Physical Therapy at Hilltop...Conveniently located near the Virginia Beach oceanfront, In Motion’s newest site offers physical therapy in a state-of-the-art facility. Programs include: General Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, Sports Rehabilitation, Vestibular Therapy,Balance/Fall Prevention, Manual/Myofascial Therapy, Workers’ Compensation, Orthotics.

11/03/09

Four Beach FC Teams Reach Final Four in State Cup Competition. . .Beach FC would like to congratulate the following teams on earning their way into the Fall 2009 VYSA State Cup Final Four: U15 Red (Boys), U17 Red (Boys), U18 Red (Boys), and U17 Piranhas (Girls). Beach FC was very well represented at the Final Four this Fall, sending more teams than any other club in the state.

Last weekend in Richmond U15 Red played a nationally ranked Herndon team and beat them 1-0 to advance to the Finals to play Reston. U17 Red came back from being a goal down to beat Virginia Legacy 5-1 to advance to play Arlington in the Finals. U17 Piranhas came up just short in a hard fought 2-1 loss to Richmond Strikers.

This coming weekend will showcase U18 Red in their semifinals when they face McLean with a trip to the State Cup Finals on the line. This weekend will also showcase U15 Red and U17 Red in their State Cup Finals with a trip to the Region I Championships next summer on the line.

Good luck to the three teams playing this weekend and congratulations to all four teams advancing to the Final Four.

10/29/09

Chilled Ponds Turf Complex...Chilled Ponds Indoor Soccer Complex announces its Winter League and tournament schedule. Click here for more information.

10/28/09

Players Futsal League (Baylake Pines) registration is open...Boys and Girls teams ages U9 - U14 looking for an indoor soccer league for the winter can register now. Click here for more information and to access the registration form.

10/27/09

Beach FC U13 Piranhas EliteBeach FC U-13 Piranhas Elite are Columbus Day Tournament Finalists. . .The Beach FC U-13 Piranhas Elite were finalists in the Columbus Day tournament. Their accomplishments included a 1-0 victory over Shenandoah Valley United and a 2-1 win over Chesapeake United Lightning after overcoming a one goal deficit. The team played a tough match against the FC Richmond Mystx '96 in the finals. Congratulations to the U-13 Piranhas!

Pictured are: Back row: Coach Sara Butsavage, Courtney B., Hannah S., Caroline D., Camille E., Eliana S., Susan W., Lindsey M., Alex P.; front row: Nia W., Desi M., Abby S., Marilu D., Maggie C., Anna K., Madison C., Mariah H., Alex U., Kileigh L.

10/20/09

Beach FC U12 Piranhas Elite BlackBeach FC U12 Piranhas Elite Black are Columbus Day Tournament Finalists...The Beach FC U12 Piranhas Elite Black took second place in the recent Beach FC Columbus Day Tournament. The Piranhas Elite Black scored 7 goals while only allowing 3 goals in their four matches. The team played intensely as they won two matches and tied two to go undefeated for the tournament. The Piranhas missed out on being tournament champions by allowing one more goal than the SYC Pride White. The teams would tie in their group play; however, the SYC Pride would take the championship by allowing one less goal for the tournament. Coach Katie O'Bryan was proud of her girls!

Pictured are: Hayley N., Rebecca V., Katie H., Madeline B., Kyra B., Haley H., McKayla H., Hayley T., Shannon L., Sydney K., Katie H., Alyssa O.

10/19/09

Beach FC U12 Piranhas Elite RedBeach FC U12 Piranhas Elite Red take Columbus Day Tournament Championship...The U-12 Piranhas Elite Red claimed the 2009 Virginia Beach Columbus Day Championship with a strong performance. The Piranhas did not allow a single goal this past weekend, winning their games: 3-0, 3-0, 4-0 and the championship game 1-0.

The Piranhas Elite Red are: Morgan C., Shelby C., Lauren H., Courtney D., Emily H., Ciarra M., Haileigh M., Lauren B., Sidney P., Miranda D., Taylor S. and Bella L. (missing from photo). The entire team played very well and is coached by Jenn Toll.

10/18/09

Beach FC U17 PiranhasBeach FC U17 Piranhas win three at WAGS College Showcase...The Beach FC U17 Piranhas had a very successful weekend competing in The WAGS U17 College Showcase. The Piranhas would win their first match 5-3 against the MASSAPEQUA SC STORM 92 PREMIER from New York. In their second match the Piranhas would defeat the State finalist from Nevada, The LAS VEGAS PREMIER '93 BLACK 2-1. The third match was played against VINCENT UNITED FC BLIZZARDS from Pennsylvania. The Piranhas would come away with a 1-0 win. Congratulations to the U17 Piranhas who have also moved on o the Semi Finals of the Virginia state Cup competition. The Piranhas are coached by Mike Gyori and Karl Greaves.

U17 Piranhas: Seated: Taylor C, Mikayla P, Libby R Middle row: Alli S, Taylor S, Charlie M, Kara N, Kelsey T, Taylor D Back Row: Liz A, Bailey W, Sam P, Emory C, Holly B, Hannah C, Lexi J, Caity B

10/18/09

Beach FC U18 Piranhas EliteBeach FC U-18 Piranhas Elite are Columbus Day Champions...The U-18 Piranhas Elite dominated their bracket with three shutout victories, which included Augusta FC Fusion, Shenandoah Valley United, and Fort Defiance Soccer Club to take tournament championship! They defeated FDSC 6-0 on Saturday, and moved into Sunday defeating SVU 4-0 in the morning. Holding their no-goals-against into the final match against Augusta FC, they out-scored rival Chesapeake United to take first place in the bracket. The team averaged five goals per match, with a total of 16 goals in three games. Congratulations to Coach Jenn Denkler and the U-18 Piranhas Elite for an impressive weekend and job well done!

U18 Piranhas Elite: First row: Brittny S., Katie M., Lynsey S., Bethany C., Lauren F., Meghan H., Raegan C., Coach Jenn Denkler., Rachel C., Rachel M., Kara V., Nora L., Liz S., Christina L., Kelsey W., Stephanie F., and not pictured Bethy K., and Sidney C.

10/18/09

Beach FC U10 Piranhas Kozlowski Beach FC U-10 Pirhanas-Kozlowski are Columbus Day Finalists...The Beach FC U10 Piranhas Kozlowski were finalists in the Beach FC Columbus Day Tournament. Despite a 2-0 loss to PWSI Courage in the finals, the girls played with 100% intensity but came up short. The team did overcome a one goal deficit in two prior games to earn the victories and advance to the final game. Erin K. scored both game winning goals while keeper Allie M and defenders Tori C. and Jenna B. anchored the team. Coach Kozlowski is extremely proud of the girls effort and perseverance throughout the tournament.


PHOTO: Tori C, Roni C, Kaylee K, Jenna B, Erin K, Mary M, Hayley S, Idelys V, Kaylee M, Allie M and Coach Kozlowski

10/16/09

Beach FC U14 PiranhasU-14 Piranhas are WAGS Champions...The U-14 Piranhas won their bracket which included the Stafford Revolution Sparks, Hulmeville Xtream from Pennsylvania, and the Windy City Pride from Illinois to advance to the quarter finals where they defeated the Northern Elite Piranhas from Maryland to move into the semi-final round taking on the Stafford Revolution. Advancing to the championship game, which was their sixth game in three days, the Piranhas found themselves facing their VCCL rivals the Richmond Strikers whom they overcame with a 2 to 1 score to become the WAGS tournament champions. Congratulations to Coach Liz Nickerson and the U-14 Piranhas for a job well done.

U14 Piranhas: First row: Jennifer K., Casey O., Alani J., Hunter M., Olivia B. Second Row: Alex B., Gabby B., Ashley L., Jacqueline K., Abigale M. Third Row: Kimmie K., Taylor C., Audra J., Emma H., Maggie S., Coach Liz Nickerson.

09/30/09

Beach FC U10 Girls with ODU MascotODU hosts Beach FC Appreciation night...On the evening of September 18, ODU Men's and Women's Soccer hosted Beach FC Appreciation Night at the ODU Soccer Stadium. The ODU Women beat Radford 3-0 and the ODU Men defeated Penn State 2-1 in 2 hard fought contests. Some highlights of the night included a tunnel of Beach FC/NYSL players that cheered the ODU players as they exited their locker room and entered the field. Also, members of Beach FC U10 girls walked out on the field with the ODU Men's starting 11 and remained on the field through the National Anthem. Finally, at halftime, the Beach FC u10 boys played a 9v9 game under the bright lights in front of a great crowd. Thanks to all the Beach FC players and families for coming out to support ODU soccer and thanks to ODU for supporting Beach FC.

09/25/09

Beach FC U16 Piranhas Elite Win Richmond Cup...Beach FC U- 16 Piranhas Elite are the 2009 Richmond Cup champions. After a modest start (0-1-2) in the BFC Sun Cup, the Piranhas Elite team came to this tournament more cohesive and focused. After making quick work of the SOCA Metro White, 7-0 and the SOCA Metro Blue 3-1, the team was poised to play the Fauquier Xplosion in Sunday's final. Coach Travis cautioned his players not to take this team lightly and to stay aggressive. The Piranhas Elite went on to defeat the Xplosion 3-0, making their preseason record 3-1-2 with 13 goals scored and allowing only 3 goals.

Beach FC U11 Piranhas Mercy

The U 16 Piranhas Elite: Sam F. , Katie S., Sarah D., Huntyr L., Alyssa F., Kate H., Taylor V., Kristen P., Haley C., Megan H., Caroline M., Sarah O., Cameron D., Sterling T., Coach Travis.

09/15/09

Beach FC U11 Piranhas MercyBeach FC U11 Piranhas Mercy claim 2009 PWSI Toys for Tots championship...After finishing as finalists in the 2009 Beach FC Sun Cup, the U-11 Piranhas Mercy stepped up their performance to claim the PWSI Toys For Tots Tournament championship in Prince William County, Virginia.

The Piranhas won decisively going 4-0 and outscoring their opponents 23-2. This was the Piranhas second tournament in two weeks and the entire team gave it their all.

The U-11 Piranhas Mercy are Joceylyn A, Helena B, Margot B, Reagan C, Taylor C, Abigail F, Allyson G, Alexzondra M, Mikaila S, Alyse S, Sidney S, and Madelynn T. The Piranhas are coached by Mercy Akide-Udoh.

09/04/09

Beach FC U12 PiranhasBeach FC U12 Piranhas are 2009 PWSI Toys for Tots champs...The Piranhas entered the tournament well prepared to defend and their hard work in training paid off. They compiled a tournament record of 4-0 while scoring 13 goals scored and not allowing any goals against.

The highlight game for the Piranhas was a rematch against PWSI 97's whom the Piranhas had tied in the Jefferson Cup in the Spring. It was a very competitive, physical battle between two very good teams in which the Piranhas won 2-0.

Congratulations to the U12 Piranhas: Auguste F., Alex B., Lauren B., Hailey D., Reyna T., Julia M., Ashley L., Jennifer W., Ashley C., Emma L., Hailey S., and Talia T. The U12 Piranhas are coached by Craig Powers.

09/02/09

Beach FC U-12 Fredericksburg Cup Champions...Coming off a 2nd place finish in the Sun Cup, the boys blazed their way through the tournament with a strong offense scoring 18 goals and only yielding 7.

Beach FC U12 Black

"I am so proud of the way the entire team played the entire weekend," said the team's coach Coach Mike Karr. "Especially in the semi-finals when we went down 2-0 inside the first ten minutes and came back to score 4 un-answered goals (hat trick by Adam H.) to get into the finals. We then faced the club's rival Richmond Kickers in the final, which was a hard fought battle ending in a 1-0 victory (goal by Ian P.). I can't express how well my guys played all weekend and got a well deserved championship!"

08/28/09

Sun Cup Success...The U-18 Piranhas laid claim to the 2009 Virginia Beach Sun Cup Championship with a strong performance this past weekend.
U18 Piranhas win 2009 Sun Cup

The Piranhas' defense, anchored by Anna Curfman, Colleen Looney and goalkeeper Kelsey Seretis, allowed only one goal (a PK) in the four matches. Mary Morgan had a hat trick in the first match and a total of five goals for the tournament. Hayley Cook chipped in three additional goals and also had 2 assists this weekend. Anna Curfman put in yet another goal for a team total of nine goals for the tournament. The entire team played very well and was rewarded with the championship.

08/24/09

Beach FC U 10 Academy Shepherd - Beach FC Sun Cup Champions...U10 Academy Shepherd (The Defenders) won their inaugural tournament of the season. The Defenders defeated the VA Rush U-10 Academy Grey in the finals. After a hard fought 1 - 1tie the game went to Penalty Kicks with the Defenders winning 2-1. It was an exciting start to the new season and the boys look forward to future. A special thanks to Technical Director Kevin Knott for his help in training the team in the early pre-season.

Beach FC U10 Academy Shepherd

The U-10 Academy / Shepherd are: Reed G., Matthew V.H., Joey F., Grant S., Finn C., Ben T., Logan P., James B., Michael X., Carson A., Coach Shepherd, Coach Von Hirsch.

08/22/09

VIRGINIA BEACH SUN CUP UPDATE (6PM)...All Saturday matches canceled because of lightning will be played at 8:00 AM on Sunday in their entirety regardless of previous minutes played. Matches will be on same fields as scheduled. (Note: The single 5:00 pm match will be played at 9:30am)

Matches originally scheduled for Sunday will not begin until 10:00 AM, and will be 25 min halves played on the hour. See schedule below for new game times.

REVISED VIRGINIA BEACH SUN CUP TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE...CLICK HERE

* Please note Tournament Ruling - all 2:40 pm matches from Saturday are COMPLETE. Scores are final.

08/10/09

Hickory grad named to CAA anniversary team...Fourteen All-Americans and 11 conference Players of the Year are among 25 players selected to the Colonial Athletic Association women's soccer Silver Anniversary team.

Lindsey Vanderspiegel

Lindsey Vanderspiegel - Midfielder - William and Mary - 2000-03 - Chesapeake, Va.

  • Named CAA Player of the Year in 2002 and CAA Rookie of the Year in 2000
  • Four-time All-CAA and All-Region selection
  • CAA Tournament MVP in 2001 and a three-time CAA All-Tournament honoree
  • Received Freshman All-America honors in 2000



  • As part of its 25th-anniversary celebration, the CAA is recognizing teams in 21 sports. The teams are selected by a panel of current and former head coaches in the conference. Midfielder Lindsey Vanderspeigel, former Beach FC player and a Hickory High School graduate who played at William and Mary from 2000-2003, was named to the team.
    Also named were three players from Old Dominion: forward Laura Beeman (2002-05), forward Jen Henley (1998-2001) and forward Katie Watson (2005-08). From The Virginian-Pilot © August 6, 2009

    08/04/09

    Beach FC Coach Selected For FIFA Honor...Beach FC is proud to announce that Mercy Akide Udoh has been selected to be the Draw Assistant for the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Championships. The draw is scheduled to be held in Abuja, Nigeria on August 7th,2009.
    Beach FC Coach Mercy Akide Udoh
    Akide Udoh has been a member of the Beach FC Coaching Staff for the past 2 years and currently serves as head coach of the girls U11 Piranhas Mercy. A former Nigerian International and World Cup player Mercy is no stranger to FIFA honors. She has played in three FIFA Women's World Cups (Nigeria), and was selected the first African Women's Footballer of the year in 2002. Additionally she represented her country in two Olympic Games, Australia in 2000 and Greece in 2004. She was honored for her play on the field as a 1999 and 2004 FIFA World All-Star.
    Professionally Mercy has played for the WUSA San Diego Spirit, and the Hampton Roads Piranhas. She scored the game winning goal to 2003 to bring a W-League National Championship to the Piranhas, and was voted as the game MVP.
    Off the pitch Mercy was honored by FIFA as one of its 15 World Ambassadors for Women's Football in 2006. For those of you who have a program from the 1999 Women's World Cup you will recognize the lone player on the cover as Beach FC's own Mercy Akide Udoh.

    07/23/09

    Beach FC Scores High In Top Drawer Soccer.com Regional Club Rankings...Beach FC is proud to announce that both the boys and girls programs have been ranked in the top 5 regionally by TOPDRAWERSOCCER.com. The BFC Girls program was ranked #3 in the Mid Atlantic Region and the boys were ranked #5. The States in the Mid Atlantic region are Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware.

    Clubs are ranked on a point system developed by Top Drawer Soccer.com. ClubRank™ is a points system designed to gauge how well clubs are doing in their mission to prepare players for higher levels of soccer, namely the professional ranks, youth and full national teams, and college soccer. The rankings are based on current performance, and thus begin with team selections made in 2008. Players who enter professional, college or national teams from that date will earn points for their respective club. A player must have been with a youth club for at least two years for that club to receive points for his selections. The points are added to the previously-counted full and youth national team call-ups, plus domestic and overseas professional rosters for 2008.

    To view the entire list for both boys and girls rankings please visit www.topdrawersoccer.com. For more information on Beach FC please visit www.beachfc.com or call (757)689-8157.

    07/09/09

    U12 Piranhas - Columbia Invitational Finalists...In the final tournament of the 2008/2009 season, the U12 Piranhas lost a heart breaker in the championship game of the Columbia Invitational. Playing in their first 11 a side tournament, the Piranhas won their opening match 3-1 to a very tough Lower Dauphin (LDC) team from Hershey Pennsylvania. The Piranhas went on to win their bracket by going 2-0-1 scoring 6 goals and allowing 2 in the process.

    Beach FC U12 Piranhas

    In the semi-finals, the Piranhas played an excellent game as they were able to score early and secure a spot in the championship game. It was an exciting and well played match as we faced off against LDC again. The Piranhas went up early in the first halve; however LDC tied the scored midway through the second halve. With no more goals being scored by either team, the game was decided on penalty kicks. The penalty kicks proved to be exciting as it went through 9 kickers to determine the winner. LDC outlasted the Piranhas on this day winning the penalty kick shoot-out. The Columbia Invitational was a great weekend and we look forward to many more successes.

    06/05/09

    Additional 2009 Beach FC Southeast Regional League information released today... Click the links below for details.

  • 2009 Beach FC Southeast Regional League Information Update
  • 2009 Beach FC Southeast Regional League Schedule

    06/04/09

    The Beach FC U10 Piranhas Greaves won their 2nd tournament of the season...to finish up the 2009 Spring unbeaten. During their first tournament the Piranhas Greaves playing in the Chesapeake Icebreaker scored 18 goals and allowed 5 to claim their first ever tournament championship. In addition, the Piranhas Greaves finished up their regular season by going undefeated in league play.

    Beach FC U10 Piranhas Greaves

    Playing in the Richmond Kickers Colonial Cup, the Piranhas Greaves concluded their undefeated season with another tournament championship win defeating Chesterfield, Richmond Kickers, and Richmond Strikers. They outscored their opponents 12 to 3.

    The Piranhas Greaves are: Kaitlyn B, Abigail F, Alexis G, Taylor C, Julia M, Rosalee O, Alyse S, Maegen S, Jocelyn A and Natalie T. The Piranhas Greaves were coached by Adam Schultz. Congratulations to the Piranhas Greaves for a remarkable season!

    05/18/09

    Due to the rain we have received over the past 3 days, we have been forced to close our training facility for the evening due to some standing water on the fields. The raindate for tonight's tryout is tomorrow (Tuesday, May 19) at the same time and location. The revised tryout schedule is listed below. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we have been forced to deal with the recent weather.

    • U10 and u11 Boys and Girls: Tuesday May 19 and Tuesday May 26 – 5-6:30pm @ Shipps Corner Training Facility
    • U12 and u13 Boys and Girls: Tuesday May 19 and Tuesday May 26 – 7-8:30pm @ Shipps Corner Training Facility

    05/17/09

    The U16-U18 Boys second tryout session was cancelled today due to inclement weather and will not be made up...Unfortunately with Memorial Day weekend approaching and high school soccer still playing there are no dates available on the calendar to reschedule today's tryout. We knew last week after viewing the weather forecast that there was a possibility of only getting one tryout in this weekend and we therefore told our coaches and evaluators to be prepared to choose their teams based on a single day of evaluation. We understand that it is not an ideal situation, but having been forced to change our tryout schedule twice due to weather our hands are tied. We thank everybody for their patience and understanding under the circumstances. Final selections will be posted within 48 hours on the Beach FC website, and accepted players will receive an email at the time of posting.

    05/12/09

    2009-2010 Beach FC Tryout Notification Procedures...In an effort to more quickly notify players of their selection after tryouts the Beach FC staff has decided to revise our accepted player notification policy...Click here for more...

    05/04/09

    2009-2010 Beach FC Coaching Slate posted today...click here for details.

    05/01/09

    2009 Beach FC Southeast Regional League Teams selected...Congratulations to the players selected to the 2009 Beach FC Summer League.

  • Boys 2009 Beach FC Southeast Regional Teams

  • Girls 2009 Beach FC Southeast Regional Teams

    04/29/09

    2009-2010 Beach FC fees posted today...click here for details.

    03/19/09

    Beach FC/NYSL Spring Break Camp...Camp Information

    Location: Beach FC Training Facility, 2949 Shipps Corner Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23453
    Dates: April 13-17, 2009
    Time: 9 am – 12 noon
    Uniform: Dress for the weather, shin guards, cleats, soccer ball, water bottle
    Ages: Open to all players ages 6-14
    Early Bird special: $100.00 if registered before April 1, 2009
    Cost: $125.00 on or after April 1, 2009
    Sibling discount: $10.00 off for second, third, or more players in one family
    Registration: On-line via Blue Sombrero

    Prizes awarded during the week for winning skills events. Come out and enjoy the fun!

    03/16/09

    Beach FC Technical Training - Spring 2009 Schedule ...Technical training starts March 18, 2009

    Age Group Gender Location Start Time End Time
    U10-U11 Boys Shipps Corner 5:00 PM 6:15 PM
    U12-U14 Boys Shipps Corner 6:45 PM Dark
    U10-U11 Girls KOC 5:00 PM 6:15 PM
    U12-U14 Girls KOC 6:30 PM Dark

    Note 1:  Please be sure to call the weather hotline before you leave for training in case of changes (field conditions).  Weather hotline number is 456-1387.

    Note 2:  Please remember this schedule is subject to change, your team manager will be contacted in the event of any changes to this schedule.

    03/03/09

    Beach FC Player Selected to Participate in Annual ODP International Festival...Virginia Beach, VA. Beach FC U16 Red (BFC Fire) player Eric Bird was recently selected to participate in U.S. Soccer's annual ODP International Festival, this year being held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Of the 38 players in the Region 1 '93 pool, only 18 were selected to participate in the Argentina event.

    The 2009 International Festival ran from February 13 to February 22 and included numerous training sessions, a trip to observe an Argentinean pro match, and highly competitive matches between the Region 1 team and 3 premier Argentinean boys' teams. The trip was both a developmental and cultural experience for the athletes and yet another opportunity made available by the US Youth Soccer ODP. In 2009 US Youth Soccer ODP Boys and Girls teams will travel the globe including play in Argentina, Costa Rica, Brazil, Germany, Holland, Italy, South Africa, Spain and Russia.

    Beach FC Executive Director, Steve Danbusky, who also serves as Eric's team coach was thrilled with this accomplishment. "Beach FC is very proud of Eric Bird's accomplishments at the Regional level", said Danbusky, "Playing in the Disney Showcase and then subsequently being selected to travel to Argentina to play against world class competition is quite an honor that Eric thoroughly deserves. We all wish him continued success as he represents Beach FC, VYSA, and Region I."

    Initially created in 1977 as the US Youth Soccer Select Team Program, US Youth Soccer ODP was formed to identify a pool of players in each age group from which a National Team could be selected for international competition. Players try out to qualify for the program's high-level training from carefully selected and licensed coaches through a series of trials at their local and State Association and then Regional levels. Those selected are exposed to the nation's best coaches, trainers and facilities.

    For more information on Beach FC please visit www.beachfc.com or call (757) 689-8157.

    02/15/09

    Beach FC Names Steve Danbusky Executive Director...Virginia Beach, VA. – Virginia Beach Travel Soccer announced today that Steve Danbusky has been named Executive Director. Effective immediately, Danbusky will take the reins of Beach FC, one of Hampton Roads oldest and most decorated travel soccer clubs.

    Steve Danbusky Executive Director

    Danbusky was selected by the Board from a field of excellent local and national candidates. The Board has complete confidence that he will continue the tradition of excellence in leadership that Beach FC has enjoyed for many years. Danbusky, who served the past 4 years as Beach FC Boys Director of Coaching, brings both professional player and coaching experience to the Executive Director position. “I am excited about the opportunity to serve a club I truly believe in”, said Danbusky, a four year starter at Williams College (Williamstown, MA.), Danbusky earned All-Conference, All-New England, and All-American honors during his college career. In 1999 he began playing professionally for the United Soccer Leagues Long Island Rough Riders. He was called up on loan to the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer in 2001, and saw time with the Connecticut Wolves of the USL second division in 2002.  Moving on to Hampton Roads, Danbusky anchored the defense for the Virginia Beach Mariners from 2003 until the team folded in 2006. Twice named to the USL Division 1 team of the week, Danbusky continues his career on the pitch as a captain for the Hampton Roads Piranhas PDL team.

    Danbusky began his coaching career in 2001 as a volunteer assistant for the men’s soccer program at Adelphi University. In 2002 he was named 1st assistant for the men’s team at Western New England College. He began his Beach FC tenure in 2003 as a staff coach and was quickly promoted to the Boys Director of Coaching position in 2004. Danbusky holds a USSF National “A” License and has been a state ODP coach since 2007. Additionally, he serves as a VYSA coaching education instructor.

    Danbusky has high expectations for Beach FC. “Our main purpose is to continue to provide a quality soccer experience for all our members”.

    For more information on Beach FC please visit www.beachfc.com or call (757) 689-8157.

    02/06/09

    Womens College Night

    Where:
    Kellam High School
    2323 Holland Rd.
    Virginia Beach, VA 23453
    When:
    Thursday, March 12, 2009
    Time:
    7:30 p.m.
    Guest Panel:
    TBA

    Beach FC along with Kellam High School will be sponsoring a Women College Soccer night.  The purpose of the night is to provide parents an opportunity to meet and discuss with Women's college coaches the opportunities available  to play soccer at the college level.

    In addition to having  division I coaches, we will have a division III coach and an academic advisor to provide examples, advice and information you and your child will need to maximize the possibility of a college scholarship. 

    The meeting is open to parents and players and will truly be an informative night.  If you have any questions, please contact Mario Hurdle at email mehurdle@vbschools.com or Karl Greaves at docgirls@beachfc.com.

    01/27/09

    2008 NSCAA/adidas Girls High School State Player of The Year...
    Virginia - Brittany Michels, Sr., Floyd E. Kellam High School, Virginia Beach, Va.

    01/27/09

    2008 NSCAA/adidas Girls High School All-America Team...Laura Heyboer (Unity Christian High School/Hudsonville, Mich.) and Courtney Jones (Monte Vista High School/Danville, Calif.) have scored rare feats as each claim their third selection as an NSCAA/adidas High School All-America with the announcement of the 2008 girls class.

    Even more unique due to timing, Heyboer, now a freshman at Michigan State, also has been named a Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy semifinalist and a college All-America within the same year. Jones, now a freshman at North Carolina, was second on the Tar Heels in scoring with 13 goals and 29 points, helping UNC to its 19th NCAA title.

    Heyboer and Jones were among seven players to earn repeat selection to the squad. Joining her were Bri Rodriguez (Waubonsee Valley High School/Aurora, Ill.), Lauren Alwine (Lower Dauphin High School/Elizabethtown, Pa.), Ashley Cuba (Cardinal Mooney High School/Youngstown, Ohio), Brittany Michels (Floyd E. Kellam High School/Virginia Beach, Va.) and Caroline Miller (Walter Johnson High School/Rockville, Md.).

    The All-America selections are invited to be recognized at the annual All-America Luncheon, to be held in St. Louis, Mo., on Saturday, Jan. 17, as part of the 2009 NSCAA Convention. For more information, please visit NSCAA.com.

    2008 NSCAA/adidas Girls High School All-America Team

    Brittany Michels*, Sr., Floyd E. Kellam High School, Virginia Beach, Va.
    * Two time selection.

    01/27/09

    2008 NSCAA/adidas High School Girls Scholar All-America Team...Thirty-five players have earned distinction on both the field and the classroom as they comprise the 2008 NSCAA/adidas Girls High School Scholar All-America Team.

    The Scholar All-America selections are invited to be recognized at the annual All-America Luncheon, to be held in St. Louis, Mo., on Saturday, Jan. 17, as part of the 2009 NSCAA Convention. For more information, please visit NSCAA.com.

    2008 NSCAA/adidas Girls High School Scholar All-America Team

    Anna Curfman, Stone Bridge School, Chesapeake, Va.

    01/24/09

    U-14 Piranhas reach Semi-finalist at the Orange Classic...The Piranhas took the field against the home team, Weston SC Fury. After a slow start, the Piranhas seem to find their rhythm only to get caught on a counterattack and the Fury capitalized and when up by a goal. almost immediately, the Piranhas picked up the tempo and and started to take control of the game and scored the equalizer. Late in the second half Nickie Ivey received a pass in the box and had a quality finish. Piranhas 2 - Fury 1.

    U-14 Piranhas reach Semi-finalist at the Orange Classic

    Next up was White Plains Elite. After a series of chances by White Plains Elite, the Piranhas would gain control of the game which resulted in a goal from Aari Robinson. Jessica Wilson had some nifty footwork to beat two defenders, then combined with Nikie Ivey to create the second goal for the Piranhas. The Piranhas third goal came when Virginia Hernandez served a beautiful cross to Wilson who would finish with her head. Alexandra Mack and Kara Mason were outstanding performers in the match. BFC 3 WPE 0.

    The third game against Parkland Predators was very competitive and played at a furious pace. With both teams playing for first place in the group, scoring chances were few, due to outstanding team defending by both teams. The game ended in a 0-0 tie. The players enjoyed the intense competition and set their sites on the semi-final game.

    In the semi-final game the Piranhas faced Albion Hurricanes FC 95 Blue. After the opening minutes of even play, Albion Hurricanes capitalize on a free kick which took an unexpected bounce and found its way in the goal. The Piranhas pushed forward looking for the equalizer but conceded another goal. The game would end with the Piranhas on the wrong end of a 2-0 result.

    The Orange Classic provided the team with some memorable experiences both on and off the field, and ending the fall season with some outstanding individual and team play.

    01/15/09

    Beach FC U16 Piranhas Finalists at the 2008 Orange Classic Tournament in Weston, Florida...The U16 Piranhas played their best soccer of the year against tremendous competition in the top division of the Orange Classic Tournament in Weston, Florida. Every player worked extremely hard and played the most intense and consistently good soccer they have ever played in the four day tournament (Dec 27-December 30).

    Beach FC U16 Piranhas Finalists at the 2008 Orange Classic Tournament in Weston, Florida

    The Piranhas played flawless defense not allowing a goal until the finals. Hope Sadowski was outstanding in goal throughout the tournament and defenders Hannah Carlson, Samantha Phillips, Caity Burtch Mikayla Plansker, and Taylor Cave were truly outstanding. On the attack, the Piranhas scored 10 goals in five games and were led by Emory Camper, Holley Beasley, and Charlie Martin who each scored multiple goals. The Piranhas displayed a level of ferocity in both the semi-finals and finals that very few teams will ever match and their growth as a hard-nosed, hard working team was displyed magnificently throughout the tournament.

    The Piranhas defeated the Sting SC West Royal team from Texas 3-0 in the first game. Piranhas dominated the game throughout against a very athletic and technically proficient team. In game 2, the Piranhas defeated the South Central Premier Cyber Rays from Connecticut 3 to 0. Again, the Piranhas dominated play in the second half and won the game soundly. In game 3, the Piranhas defeated the Lonestars 93G White team from Texas 1-0. The Piranhas dominated play, had 15+ shots on goal.

    In the semi-finals the Piranhas defeated the CFC Arsenal team from Connecticut 1-0. The Piranhas did a great job late in the second half closing out the game by keeping the ball in the Arsenal end of the field for the last 8 minutes of the game. Emory Camper scored a brilliant goal to help the Piranhas reach the finals.

    The final was the most intense and hard fought game the Piranhas have ever played. The play was physically tough as two exhausted teams refused to give in and played hard for the 80 minute game. The Piranhas fell behind 2-0 to the Challenge 93 South team from Texas and with 20 minutes left in the game all caution was thrown to the wind. The Piranhas began playing with 4 forwards, 4-5 midfielders, and 1-2 backs. The Piranhas delivered ball after ball into the box and finally Kara Natividad volleyed a ball in with 5 minutes left in the game. In stoppage time Holley Beasley scored on a throw-in from Emory Camper. The Piranhas had fought back from a two goal deficit against a very disciplined and well coached team in the final 10 minutes of the game. The game went immediately to penalty kicks and the Piranhas were defeated in the final 3-2 on penalty kicks.

    The team grew as a group during this tournament. They learned that hard work, never giving up, and standing together as a group will lead to success on and off the soccer field.

    01/12/09

    Beach FC Players Invited To National ODP Girls Developmental Camp...Samantha Phillips and Hannah Carlson head west to California.

    Beach FC U16 players, Samantha Phillips and Hannah Carlson along with 4 other girls from VA have been invited to the US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program Developmental Camp in Pomona, Calif.,

    Earlier in the year both Hannah and Samantha were invited to the US Region 1 U16 Regional Team; in addition, Samantha was also invited to the U16 National Camp. Samantha, “Sam”, and Hannah have been best friends and team mates for 5 years. Both girls also play for Grassfield High School in Chesapeake Virginia, and have been in the ODP program together since U13.

    US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (US Youth Soccer ODP) Girls will hold their third U-15 (93s) / U-16 (92s) Developmental Camp in Pomona, Calif. beginning Tuesday morning, February 17th and concluding on Saturday evening February 21st.

    In attendance will be 160 invitation-only players from around the country. The camp will be a scramble format with functional training, Small-Sided Games, street soccer, guest speakers and a mini round-robin tournament on the final day. The developmental camp focuses on Small-Sided Games so that the players are highlighted as individuals.

    "US Youth Soccer ODP realizes the importance of laying the groundwork for tactical and technical development of our young players," said John Ellinger, US Youth Soccer Technical Director. "It is important that the experience for the players be positive and especially in these developmental camp situations. What our players learn in this initial set up can set the tone for their future developmental progress."

    Initially created in 1977 as the US Youth Soccer Select Team Program, US Youth Soccer ODP was formed to identify a pool of players in each age group from which a National Team could be selected for international competition. The girls program was added in 1985. Players try out to qualify for the program's high-level training from carefully selected and licensed coaches through a series of trials at their local, State Association and then Regional levels. Those selected are exposed to the nation's best coaches, trainers and facilities.

    For more information on Beach FC please visit www.beachfc.com or call (757) 689-8157.

    12/30/08

    Registration for the 2009 Sand Soccer Championships is now open! For online application and more information, please visit www.sandsoccer.com.

    16th ANNUAL NORTH AMERICAN SAND SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIPS:

    • Dates: June 5, 6 & 7, 2009 (June 5 is Team Registration & Pro/Am Competition only)
    • Entry Fee: $425.00 for all Youth and Adult Amateur teams. (Men’s Pro/Am Cash Div: $500). Checks or money order only – no credit cards or on-line payments are accepted.
    • Acceptance: Applications are accepted upon payment of the application fee in a "first come, first in" basis. No team is considered accepted without payment of their fee. * Payment Date: Checks sent through the mail are considered paid based on the Postmark Date.
    • Closing Date: Tournament will close applications when maximum number of teams have paid, but no later than April 15, 2009.
    • Team acceptance packets: Information to all teams that have paid will be mailed by May 1, 2009.
    • Age Groups: Based on USYSA 2008-2009 Seasonal Year (Born on or after following dates)

      U9 (8/1/99) U14 (8/1/94)
      U10 (8/1/98) U15 (8/1/93)
      U11 (8/1/97) U16 (8/1/92)
      U12 (8/1/96) U17-U19 (8/1/89)
      U13 (8/1/95) College – must be in College during 2009
      Open Divisions – Age 16 or older
      Over 30 Divisions – Age 30 by August 1, 2009
      COED High School – Ages 14-18, must be in High School during 2009
    • Skill Levels: Please note the following skill level options within each age group. We reserve the right to combine skill levels based on number of entries in each level, but teams will be notified in that event.

      SAND
      (Lowest level – Recreation & Rec Advanced players only. No travel players on youth teams)
      SUN
      (Low to Mid level – Classic/Club level travel players)
      SEAHORSE
      (Average level - Club level travel players)
      SURF
      (Highest competitive level)

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