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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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).

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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