On behalf of the Board of Directors, Program Coordinators and the Key Volunteers of our Club, I look forward to the Spring Season and the rest of this year with great expectation and soaring anticipation for the growth and development of our club.Over the past few months there have been a number of significant changes to our club, our programs, our committees and the way we present ourselves to the public.We feel these changes will help us grow and develop our young athletes, our capabilities and expertise, and our brand.
Since our beginnings in 2005, my predecessors on the Board of Directors have carefully and consistently worked to make our club foundation strong.And so today we embark on our 6th year of operations and look to grow and develop the structure to put on that strong foundation.We believe that we offer the best Soccer Value in this area and our consistent strong membership numbers allow us to plan for our future growth and development.Our goal this year is to grow and develop our players, our programs, our committees, our volunteers, our sponsorship and our respect and admiration in our community and the soccer community.
The most impressive change is that we have strengthened, increased and focused our Coaching Committee on the growth and development of our players, noted above as one of my key objectives for this year.We believe it is essential and critical that we provide affordable high level training for our players and coaches.With this in mind, our coaching committee is developing plans and working with our programs on training plans and curriculums for every member of our club to help them become the best soccer player that is within them.We will once again offer our Player Development Program Clinics this spring and summer.Our program information will be posted on our site and emailed to you in the very near future.
Another positive change is to our website.Hopefully you visit the website regularly and if not, I encourage you to make time to visit the site soon and often.Through many hours of work and development by a few key volunteers, we now have a portal that reflects the strengths of our club for our members and to the public. Our site is a tremendous source of information about who we are and the programs we offer.Very few days go by where I do not receive a compliment on the site and its content.Our content is changing daily and as our experience with the new site grows, we expect to make this the best option for our members to keep current on the success of our membership and opportunities for growth and development.
We also have a new service for our email communication.We are convinced that electronic communication is the most effective means to reach our membership and keep them informed on club programs and activities.We hope you find our messages informative and helpful as a way to stay up to date on Parkland Area Soccer.
The founding members of Parkland Area Soccer Club chose the Volunteer Model as the basis for our membership.They believed this to be the best model for our membership.They spent many hours debating the various models available and determined that volunteers who give freely of their time will always work toward what is best for the players, our children.I know there are many options available to our members for their soccer experience and I thank you for continuing to choose our club and the ideals we strive for.With this in mind, I ask you to volunteer.Each and every one of you has talents and skills that we need.In your professional and personal lives, you have expertise in many areas.We need your expertise to help us grow and develop our club.On our website there is a news item that lists a few key positions we need and I ask you to contact me and get involved.Like all organizations, the business of our club requires all the disciplines needed to run any organization.We need educators, organizers, mentors, leaders, thinkers and doers.I ask you to look at the talents that you have and to get involved today to help us in our goal to grow and develop this year.
As many of you know, Major League Soccer is coming to Eastern Pennsylvania.As posted on our website, we are proud to be the First Lehigh Valley Soccer Club to partner with the Philadelphia Union.This partnership will provide a great opportunity for our players and their families to be exposed to professional soccer both here in the LehighValley and professional soccer at the new stadium in Chester, Pa.We receive many benefits with this partnership and we hope that the exposure to the professional players and coaches will add to the value we bring to our players in the LehighValley.
I am honored to be the acting steward and voice of Parkland Area Soccer Club.The stewards who came before me have served the club well and with your help it is my goal to continue to provide the Best Soccer Value in our area and to grow and develop our club.
Please email me at president@parklandsoccer.org. I want to hear from you.I want you to helps us grow and develop.I want you to feel the energy and enthusiasm I see when I interact with the volunteers and members of our club.I want you to experience the rewards that come from seeing the smiles on the thousands of faces of our players when they step out on the pitch.Become more involved as the rewards are priceless.
TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community-based training and team placement program for young athletes with disabilities and is a US Youth Soccer program. The program is designed to bring the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to any boy or girl, ages 6-19.
PASC has offered TOPSoccer since the Fall of 2006. In the Spring 2008 our TOPSoccer program has expanded to include children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy. As the program grows, so will the opportunities for athletes with other disabilities. Our goal is to enable all young athletes with disabilities to become valued and successful members of our soccer family.
You could win a VIP Skills Clinic Hosted by an MLS Player for Your US Youth Soccer Team!
You may dream about scoring the big goal and winning the game, but there are so many other ways to play with confidence on the soccer field. Were you the teammate who passed out the assists? Did you devote extra time – or help a pal – to learn how to bend it, cross it, tackle it, or juggle it? Tell us your story about how you demonstrated confidence and you could win the Degree® Cool & Confident Kid Award, which includes a VIP Skills Clinic hosted by an MLS player and $500 for your US Youth Soccer team.
If you’re on a US Youth Soccer team and will be between the ages of 8-12 on Dec. 31, 2010, you’re eligible to enter. Just ask your parent or legal guardian to help you print out and complete this Official Entry Form. Remember: while you can only enter once, you can be a Cool & Confident Kid all the time!
Please be vigilant at soccer practices and games. There have been two events recently that are reminders to play it safe. Coaches and parents, do not leave players unattended at the field. Lock your cars.
Thanksgiving Speed & Agility Camp - 3 days ONLY $25
November 22-24, 2010
PASC Travel Teams in Playoffs
November 13-14
Good luck this weekend to PASCteams competing in playoffs! PAGS U12&U14 Girls and DELCO U13 Boys.
Come out and support the U12 girls as they play locally. THE MATCHPASC Pride v LV United kicks off at 2 pm, Levans Field. Click [+]below for ALL PASC playoff details.
Our Fall Fundraiser is here! Each card is only $10 and has unlimited usage to local restaurants, businesses, and retail stores. Talk to your coach about getting your package of discount cards.
Level 8 Referee Course
November, 2010
The Quakertown Soccer Club will be hosting a Level 8 Referee Course this November for anyone interested in becoming a Travel Referee. Below is a flyer that should give the needed information.
Course requirements are a minimum of 15 students and not more than 30. Registration is needed by October 11th.
Are you a player, a coach, a soccer mom, the “flag guy”, or a grandparent on the sideline? We want to hear from YOU! Submit an entry for a chance to win FREE tickets to a Major Leaguesoccer gamewith PHILADELPHIA UNION!!!
Look stylish at the soccer games and support cancer research at the same time. For every jersey purchased, $10 is donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure®.
The Komen jersey will also be available at the Spiritwear sale on October 24th.
So you want to be a coach or ref? There are some great local courses coming up, check out our Camps/Clinics page.
Recruitment for Coaches Game
November 6th, 6:30 pm
Hi Everyone,
Time for the old and infirm to strut their stuff again – the PASC Fall Coaches’ Game will be held at Lehigh County Fields on November 6th (kick-off 6:30pm) and you’re all invited to play. Afterwards we will again repair to Red Robin on Tilghman Street for a (hopefully) convivial post-game get-together.
The Club and Red Robin will supply appetizers but unless team captains John Madeira and Jim Fell step up to the plate you will have to buy your own drinks. Even if you aren’t able to play in the game the Club still extends an invitation to you to join in the fun at Red Robin. It’s a small thank you for the effort you put in each season.
Please also pass this invitation on to your assistants – and if you can get your team members to come along and watch then so much the better. No better way to coach the kids than have them come along and watch their coaches show how the game should be played (I think that’s right).
Please let me know if you are able to make the game – it’s a fun occasion and a game for players of all skill levels.
Team pictures will be September 25th and 26th. Please review the schedule below for your child’s team time. Extra forms will be at the site. Also spiritwear will be available for sale.
Game Schedules for U8 Boys revised 9/9/10, U8 Girls revised 9/15/10.
FREE Coaching Clinic - PPL Park
Monday September 20, 2010
This coaching clinic will be held at Philadelphia Union’s PPL Park and is for as many coaches as you would like to attend. It is not limited, so whoever can make it is perfectly ok.
The clinic will be runby Union Assistant Coach John Hackworth and is ONLY open to coaches. The session will last60-90 minutes and will covergame day preparation, weekly preparation, basic skills, etc.
The Parkland High School Girls Soccer Team Coaching Staff are looking to train the hopeful goalkeepers of tomorrow.Players can be just trying the position or be experienced at goalkeeping. For boys and girls ages 10 to 16.
8 One1-Hour Sessions:
Tuesdays July 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Thursdays July 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Springhouse Middle School Soccer Field (parallel to Springhouse Road)
6:00-7:00pm
Cost $10.00 per session ($70.00 for all 8). Checks made payable to Al Haddad.
Velocity Sports Performance will be hosting a summer speed & agility camp for soccer athletes in August.
Velocity is offering all PASC members a 20% discount (total fee $120 – only $10 per session) due to our partnership with them. Training is for players of ages 8 - 14.
Interested players/parents should contact Devon directly at a610-973-1530 or dramella@velocitysp.com.
Coaches and Players: Please stay out of the goal mouths at Neffs, Levans, and Independence Fields to ensure the grass repairs take root at least until September 3rd. Thanks!
Contest Winners
"Why I Love PASC Soccer"
Congratulations to our Contest Winners to date.
Thank you for your dedication and love of PASC!
Kutaiba NazifLayne Turner Stephanie Beese
Nichole & Joe Khalil Mike Andrejow
Why do you love PASC soccer?
Individual Winners:
Kutaiba Nazif, U19 Boys Rec Team
"Parkland Area Soccer Club has given me the chance to practice the game that I love.... a unique and a well organized club that helps its players stand out in their games. Every effort that is put by the sponsors, organizers, and coaches is a stepping block for me to be a better player in the future..."
Layne Turner, U12B Travel Coach
"I love PASC because it is not perfect. It is a family made up of attitudes, opinions, differences and passions...
the PASC family is committed to each other and promotes - the love of kids, the love of soccer and the desire to shape individuals."
Team Entry Winner:
Stephanie Beese for the U10 Boys Travel Team
"I wish my son’s team could see a Philadelphia Union Game because these boys have so much fun playing soccer ... that they would really enjoy some time off the green to watch great soccer."
Nominated Winners:
Nichole and Joe Khalil
"Nichole has successfully and professionally coordinated our Club Festivals that has now put smiles on the faces of our members for six consecutive years! Joe has been there to help...
Hats off to Nichole and Joe!"
Mike Andrejow, U19B Rec Team
"Mike has been an important member of our rec program not only for coaching, but for being our intermediary with LCCC in negotiating use of their fields... Mike has done a great job representing PASC"
Congratulations to our Contest Winners to date. Thank you for your dedication and love of PASC!
Hi PASC Leaders,
I just wanted to say "Thanks!" for putting together a great opportunity for coaches, volunteers, and players at the Philadelphia Union game yesterday. My wife, kids, and I all had a great time and we also got to see a great game by the Union.
You all do a tremendous job with the club and beyond and don’t hear enough how much it is appreciated. So Thanks for everything you guys do!
Best regards,
Kent Hickey
Fall 2010 Registration
Extended!
Fall 2010 Registration extended through AUGUST 10th!
After 8/10, registrations will be based on availability & subject to a $25 late fee.
South Africa hasn’t been the only place to see scintillating soccer skills over the past few weeks. Once again the Club coaches put on an equally sublime show at Lehigh County Fields in the Spring edition of the Coaches Game.And no matter what problems the teams in South Africa may have had with the Jabulani ball the coaches showed that at their skill level the ball makes no difference.
With numbers depleted through various coaches having other commitments and the hot and humid evening, the pace of the game was somewhat leisurely, though with the notable exception of Trevin Berger for Jim Fell’s Black team who made the Energizer bunny look positively idle.Trevin spearheaded the Black team’s 5-4 win with a hat-trick though he owed much to renewing his u-12 Premier Boys coaching alliance with Brad Evans.Brad’s calm organizing and faultless distribution (man among boys after all) were the key for the Black team and despite holding the team together in midfield/defense for most of the night he also managed to score twice.With no subs available the Black team suffered an early reverse when Greg Herczeg, visiting from New York but subjected to cruel and unusual punishment by brother Vinnie by being ’invited’ to play, pulled a hamstring.
Even facing 10 men, however, John Madeira’s Red team struggled to find each other and the net.Maybe John, like his compatriot Ronaldo in South Africa, found the pressure of the occasion too much while Bert Mukkulainen seemed to be still trying to come to terms with the fact that Sweden failed even to qualify for the World Cup.Towards the end it looked like playing much of the game with 10 men might tell on the Black team but with Jim Fell an immovable force in midfield and the Red team finding the goalkeeper rather than the back of the net they held on to secure a narrow win.
As ever it was a fun game, however, and we look forward to the Fall renewal.
Cheers, George
PASC at IronPigs
June 6th
FeFe and Helen Flynn discussing whether she should throw a curveball or a fastball for the first pitch!
Nearly one hundred PASC members were in attendance at our first annual "PASC at Coca-Cola Park" this afternoon to cheer on the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (AAA-affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies).
Pictured below, Helen Flynn with father and coach, Mike flynn.
PASC Tournament and Festival A Success!
May 2010
Another successful Recreational Tournament and PASC Festival were held at Lone Lane Park on May 29th.
Thank you to all the volunteers, sponsors, players & coaches for supporting these annual events. A special thank you to both Randy Wenhold, Rec Coordinator and Nichole Khalil, Festival Coordinator who make these fun events what they are!
PASC will run our summer pick-up games again at Lone Lane beginning June 23rd through July 28th.Wednesdays from 6:30-8 pm and Sundays from 1:30–3 pm. No games on Sunday, July 4. PASC Coaches will be at the sessions to help organize the teams, manage the fairness of play, and handle safety and security for players.
PASC is offering two Player Development Programs with Bruce Morris for any player who is U8 or older. There are multiple sessions during both the spring and early summer. The flyer below lists all sessions, dates, and times. Registration, linked below, is online for those interested.
Hope you all are having a fantastic day! I wanted to make you aware of a special opportunity that we are making available strictly for our Club Affiliates. As you know, FC Gold Pride is coming to town on Sunday, June 13th. They sit currently in first place while we are right behind them in second. The atmosphere at the stadium is going to be fantastic and I wanted to invite you all out to the game.
As a special incentive, groups of 50 or more from clubs will have the opportunity tohave a post game photograph taken with arguably the best female soccer player in the world, Marta! I’ve personally seen here play, and she definitely keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout the game!
Please pass this along to your teams, coaches, parents, and of course players. If your club members are interested, please contact me directly and we will get you taken care of! Come out and support the Independence as they take on the top player in the world!
Join PASC and the IronPigs at Coca-Cola Park on Sunday, June 6th. Tickets are going fast!Additional tickets in section 103 have been ordered to meet the demand. Bring your team, family, or friends.
The Parkland Area Soccer Club (PASC) is proud to announce a new youth Partnership with Major League Soccer’sPHILADELPHIA UNIONfor the 2010 season. The first Lehigh Valley club to partner with MLS’ newest team, this partnership offers great opportunities for the children and their families, including player appearances, coaches’ clinics, tickets to home games and chances for members to escort players onto the field during pre-game ceremonies. PASC will be prominently featured as a youth soccer partner on the video board at home Union matches and the club’s jersey will be on display in PPL Park.
“This partnership will provide a great opportunity for our players and their families to be exposed to professional soccer both here in the Lehigh Valley and professional soccer at the new stadium in Chester, Pa.,” said PASC club President Jim Fell.
Parkland Area Soccer Club is a non-profit 501(c)(3) soccer organization that is committed to exposing children of all ages and abilities to the great game of soccer.
Philadelphia Union’s first-ever First Kick will take place March 25, 2010 vs. Seattle Sounders FC at Seattle’s Qwest Field. The team’s home opener will be April 10, 2010 vs. D.C. United at Lincoln Financial Field.
Any team(s) with at least 30 tickets, gets 1 player and 1 club representative onto the field at halftime to be honored for Youth Soccer Appreciation Day. Wear your PASC jersey to show the fans in attendance your team’s great accomplishment and support for Philadelphia Union!
Velocity - Adult Fitness Program
May 4th - June 17th
Velocity Sports Performancewill be hosting a 7-week evening Adult Fitness Boot Camp Class.This class will be 7-weeks in duration.Check out the flyer below and register today!For more details contact Devon Ramella at 610-973-1550.
Come out and support the PHS Girls Soccer Team at PHS:
Friday, April 16 -A huge game; they’d love a packed house!
play EmmausJV at 5:30 pm
Saturday, April 24 -Youth Night,PASC playing at halftime
play CB West JV at 5 pm / Varsity at 7 pm
Youth wearing their PASC jersey will get a free hotdog
Friday, April 30 - Breast Cancer Night
play NazarethJV at 5:30 pm / Varsity at 7:30 pm
Anyone wearing PINK gets a free hotdog
Monday, May 3 -A huge game; they’d love a packed house!
Rescheduled due to weather: play EmmausVarsity at 8 pm
Thursday, May 6 - Special Olympics Night
play Whitehall JV at 5:30 pm / Varsity at 7:30 pm
The Parkland Girls Soccer Teams trained 2 Special Olympic soccer teams last fall. Both went on to win the Silver Medal in the Special Olympics 3-day tournament at Villanova this past November. Between games, players from those squades will be presented with their silver medals on the track.
The community’s support that night, not for us, but for these players would be huge.
If you are interested in a mini-game at halftime of any home games or if you want any team to get recognized at halftime for winning a league or tournament…let me know.
Thank you in advance. Your continued support is appreciated.
Al Haddad
PHS Girls Soccer Coach
FREE Clinic
May 1st
FREE Clinic for any PASC player!
Saturday May 1st the Parkland High School Girls’ Varsity & JV teams will once again hold two 1-hour clinics for any SPYA or PASC player.
Clinics will be held at: 9-10 am and 11-12 noon
There is no cost to attend the clinic. Each player should have shinguards and bring a ball.
Philadelphia Independence Hosts Spring Camp
April 1st and 2nd
Philadelphia Independence is holding a Spring Break Camp.Registration includes a ticket to the April 1st preseason match vs Penn State and the April 11th home opener vs Atlanta Beat. Campers will also watch a training session and meet the Philadelphia Independence players. Spring Break Flyer.
FREE Clinics at Muhlenberg
April 16 & 23
Muhlenberg Girls Soccer Team is hosting two free clinics; one for girls and one for boys.
The girls will be held on Friday, April 16th from 6-7:15 pm.
The boys will be held on Friday, April 23rd from 6-7:15 pm.
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To become a Referee you need to first decide what level of games and assignments you will be doing for the next year or so, how much time you want to commit to the training and how much money you want to spend becoming a referee. So an Adult might be interested in doing Adult games as well as Youth games, while it is likely that young referees would only be interested in doing Youth games. As such the starting point for the Adult would be a Referee Grade 8 and would be interested in taking the 18 hour (6 Session) Entry Level Class.
Referee Grade 8
If you are interested in all levels of Youth play, both centering and lining, then this grade is for you. Requires annual recertification.
Referee Grade 8 is the "traditional" starting point for most referees, but the class is a 18 hour clinic and the cost is more. However, most referees in Eastern PA are Grade 8 referees, as this provides the most opportunity. Because of this, most Entry Level Classes are for Grade 8.
If you want to become a Referee in Eastern PA, candidates must be at least 14 years old by the end of the last class (3/27/10) - there are no exceptions.
Travel Coaches!
Applications Now Being Accepted
The Travel Program is now accepting applications for Coaching Positions for the Fall 2010 / Spring 2011 Travel Season. Interested coaches are required to submit an application to the Travel Coordinator by March 12, 2010. The coach’s application can be found on the club web site under forms or from the link below. Please indicate on the form in the “other pertinent information” section if you are interested in a head or assistant coach position.
You can email the completed form to travel@parklandsoccer.org by selecting the email button after completing the form, or you can choose the print function and mail the form or bring it to the meeting next week.
Thank you,
Jim Fell
Travel Coordinator
Host Family Needed for Spring Season
PASC is in search of a host family forour visiting NASCPlayer Development Officer (PDO). Hosting will be for about 10 weeks during the spring season (late March-mid June). The PDO will most likely be from the U.K. (London, England).
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Another successful Recreational Tournament and PASC Festival were held at 
Philadelphia Independence
LVYSL Indoor Tournament Champions:
Still Not Registered?
The Travel Program is now accepting applications for Coaching Positions for the Fall 2010 / Spring 2011 Travel Season. Interested coaches are required to submit an application to the Travel Coordinator by March 12, 2010. The coach’s application can be found on the club web site under forms or from the link below. Please indicate on the form in the “other pertinent information” section if you are interested in a head or assistant coach position. 
