Carlo Acquista Director of Soccer AUBURNDALE SOCCER CLUB HANDBOOK

 Non-profit organization  Serving Queens and surrounding areas for over three decades since our inception in 1977  Premier, Travel, Pre-Travel, Intramural, First Kicks and Special Needs youth soccer programs for both girls and boys that range in age from 3 to 18 years old  Offer Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer Programs  Specialized Training, Camps and Clinics  Our goal is to provide a healthy, safe, educational and fun soccer environment for our children  Emphasize commitment, teamwork, sportsmanship and the development of responsible young adults

 Carlo Acquista, Director of Soccer- A former player of the Auburndale SC and Holy Cross High School of Queens where he was part of three straight CHSAA city championship teams ( ), He is a graduate of St. John’s University (2000) where he was a four-year member of the Red Storm men’s soccer team. Carlo Acquista  St Johns 1996 National Champion  2x Big East Champion 1996 & 1998  Head Coach, Adelphi, , 9 seasons  USSF A License Coach

 Luis Ramos, Technical Director  Chris Megaloudis, Technical Coordinator  Gianluca Masucci, Coordinator of Intramural Programs  Teresa Petruccelli-Weston, Director of First Kicks  Jackie James, Director of First Kicks  Ernest Inneh, Coach, USSF A License  Paul Allen Elliot, Coach, Trinidad and Tobago Nat’l Team

DIRECTOR OF SOCCER CARLO ACQUISTA TECHNICAL DIRECTOR CHRIS MEGALOUDIS OVERSIGHT U8-U18 TECHNICAL DIRECTOR LUIS RAMOS CAMPS / CLINICS OVERSIGHT U8-U18 INTRAMURAL COORDINATOR GIANLUCA MASUCCI AUBURNDALE SC BOARD PRE-ACADEMY TRAINING PROGRAM FIRST KICKS DIRECTOR TERESA WESTON

“The Auburndale Way” ① Playing Style – “Ball possession, taking good care and maintaining control of the ball as a team. Always looking to move the ball forward and to be offensively dangerous.” ② Training – “ The primary focus of each session is to help our players improve in their technical ability and challenge them to better understand the functional and tactical aspect of the game.” ③ Methods – “ We will accomplish this by using developmentally appropriate (age and skill level) functional and technical activities, which are based on small-sided games”.

IdentificationCompete Learn to Win RetentionIntroduction First KicksIntramural Pre - Academy Academy - Travel

Introduction – 3 to 5 year olds Basic Concepts of Soccer Improve Social Skills Be Silly HAVE FUN

Retention – 6 to 13 year olds  To foster teamwork  Good sportsmanship  An appreciation for a physically active life-style

Identification – 6 to 8 years old  Development Program  Opportunity for players to show their passion  Challenge and Encourage to Explore  Academy ID Training 9 week Program Free  Creating an atmosphere in the Academy = FUN, FAIR, and about FAMILY

Competition U9 – U12  The development process of training to compete  Building a training and winning foundation  Taking on challenges that will push your game to a higher level.  Competitive and Nurturing environment  Group Concepts

Culture U13-U18  Tactics – Individual or collective actions performed by a player or group to take advantage of an opponent  Strategy – A general concept or idea agreed upon by the team to beat your opponent  Formation – The shape of the team and distribution of the players  Systems – A formation with specifications in the shape and/or roles for one or more players

Match Tactical Physical Psychological Technical

 "TOPSoccer" is a training and team placement program for young athletes with disabilities, administered by trainers and volunteers in our Organization.  The program is designed to bring the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to any boy or girl, who has a mental or physical disability.

 Absolutely no interference during any training session or game. *Would you shout at your child while he/she was learning to read? *This Negatively Impacts their development  Parents should be on opposite side of the field to the coaches during games and training  Speaking to coach – (Wait 24 Hours)  Make sure your child is properly equipped and on time to practices and games. Let coaches know ASAP if you’re going to be late or absent.  We very rarely cancel practices or games – extreme conditions - thunder and lightning, heavy rain or snow

 College Night late Spring – Date TBD  ID Training within club  Create a pathway to local and regional universities  Meet with Soccer Director for advice

 The Academy Affiliate Program will help set the foundations for the club’s Academy. Through the affiliate members the Cosmos will be able to identify local talent and give young players the opportunity to play for the North American Soccer League (NASL) team’s academy  A Direct Pathway to a Pro Club – Youth Academy  Cross Marketing / Branding  Best Practices  Direct Link to the Club

 Evolve and Transition with the rest of the World  Adoption of Small Sided Games and Calendar Year  "With these initiatives, we’re more likely to have players better prepared down the road. With small-sided standards, what we're trying to do is to help players develop by putting them in an environment where they are constantly involved in the play, and our changes in birth-year registration will make age groups easier to understand, while aligning our calendar with the international calendar.” ~ Tab Ramos U.S. Youth Technical Director and U-20 Men’s National Team head coach

 We never expected the changes  Feeling helpless – USSF Imposed Sanctions  College Recruiting / Scouting  Dreams to Play on National Team - 1%  The leagues are not giving clubs a choice  Existing Relationships will be strained  Will allow a 12 month age gap

 Participate in Fundraising Efforts / Events  Summer Small Sided Fort Totten  Keeping club informed to assist in resolving issues - communication  Player movement policy  Coaching Requirements / Licenses  U7 Training Program  Puma Affiliation  Scholarships for a demonstrated hardship  Coaches Education – March 12  Camps and Clinics

 Mario Mastronardi, President,  Debbie Luongo, Vice-President,  John Careddu, Treasurer,  Juan Gaviria, Secretary,  Joseph Luongo, TOPSoccer Director,  William Velanis, Director,  Dina Margolis, Director,  Nick Papamichael, Director,  Walter Pericic, Director,