1. Duluth Soccer Booster Club Duluth High School
P.O Box 824
Duluth, Georgia
Web:
Duluth High School
3737 Brock Road Duluth, Georgia 30096

2. Our Mission
to create a positive and competitive environment where student athletes are able to realize their full potential, pursue excellence, and achieve success
“live, learn, and love the game”

3. Our Purpose & Philosophy
Duluth Soccer strives to:
Provide quality training for all Duluth High School soccer players
Promote the development of student athletes at Duluth High School
Reinforce the importance of scholastic excellence as well as athletic excellence
Provide opportunities for leadership and teamwork
Encourage local involvement in all areas of the community

4. Our Programs Men’s Program Women’s Program We offer: Varsity level
Junior Varsity level
opportunities for Duluth Middle School player development and involvement in the program

5. Our Goal
Our goal is to:
develop complete players that are athletically and academically successful
maximize a player’s potential by improving soccer skills, emphasizing fitness, and encouraging good nutritional habits
create post High School opportunities for players, whenever possible
promote sportsmanship, foster friendships, and encourage a deeper love for the game that lasts a lifetime

6. DHS Coaching Staff Men’s Program Women’s Program
Gregg Tavani Varsity Head Coach
Carlos Tello
Jr. Varsity Head Coach
Todd Pritchett
Jr. Varsity Assistant Coach
Vince Hayes Varsity Coach
Lauren Dodson Women’s Varsity Asst. & Keeper Coach
Tessa (Finke) Heaton Jr. Varsity
Head Coach
Mr. Tavani was named 2003 GYSA Coach of the Year;  received USSF National 'A' license for soccer ; & received USSF National Youth License Teacher of the Month award - Sept 2005

7. over 25 years of soccer excellence
Mike Wentzler - All-American Honorable Mention, Berry College
Emily Bender - All-American, Berry College
Mike Wentzler alumni goalkeeper; becomes Men’s JV soccer coach
Duluth record for goals in a career: 88
Tyler Davis ( )
Courtney Martin becomes Women’s Varsity Head Coach, serves
Danny Klinect former DHS player, became Men’s Head Coach. Led Men’s team to the 1st round of the playoffs in 2001
Tyler Davis
breaks school record (32 goals in
a season)
Gregg Tavani named DHS Teacher of the Year
Erica Millette becomes Women’s Jr. Varsity Coach
State semi-finalists (men)
Gregg Tavani becomes Men’s Varsity Head Coach Vince Hayes become Men’s JV Head Coach
Men’s Varsity – finished 1 game shy of the State playoffs
Gwinnett Co. Players of the year 2004: Tyler Davis and Chris Davis
Ron Mangrum started the program. Very successful for many years, including at a final four run
Men’s Varsity finished 1 game shy of the State playoffs
Vince Hayes becomes Women’s Varsity Head Coach
State playoffs (women)
State finalists (men)
Women’s Varsity – 28 goals, most scored since 2004
State semi-finalists (men)
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2009

8. over 25 years of soccer excellence
Vince Hayes named DHS Teacher of the Year
Men’s Varsity win Rival’s Cup
Women’s Varsity win Rival’s Cup
8 graduating seniors sign to play soccer in college
Tessa Finke replaces E. Millette as Women’s JV Head Coach
Women’s Varsity – scored 62 goals, allowing only 31, best stats since 2004
Lauren Dodson becomes Women’s Varsity Assist. & Keeper Coach
Women’s Varsity – suffered narrow losses to 4 of the top 10 teams in the state, one being the eventual state champion
Carlos Tello replaces Kalven Weah as Men’s JV Head Coach
Kalvens Weah becomes Assist. Coach Men's team
Todd Pritchett
becomes Men’s Asst. JV Coach
2010
2011
2012

9. Women’s Varsity Victorious - 2010
the Rival’s Cup
Women’s Varsity Victorious
Mr. Tavani was named 2003 GYSA Coach of the Year;  received USSF National 'A' license for soccer ; & received USSF National Youth License Teacher of the Month award - Sept 2005
The annual Rival’s Cup is a high-intensity match played between Duluth High and its rival Norcross High. The first Rival’s Cup was played in 2010.

10. Men’s Varsity Victorious - 2012
the Rival’s Cup
Mr. Tavani was named 2003 GYSA Coach of the Year;  received USSF National 'A' license for soccer ; & received USSF National Youth License Teacher of the Month award - Sept 2005
Men’s Varsity Victorious

11. Excellence on and off the Pitch
DHS Teacher of the Year
DHS Teacher of the Year
Mr. Tavani was named 2003 GYSA Coach of the Year;  received USSF National 'A' license for soccer ; & received USSF National Youth License Teacher of the Month award - Sept 2005
Gregg Tavani
Men’s Varsity Head Coach
Vince Hayes
Women’s Varsity Coach
“Talent is common in this world; doing something with it,
however, is uncommon.” – Vince Hayes

12. By the numbers In 2012… 44 of players in the Varsity program
25 Men
19 Women
38 of players in the Junior Varsity program
21 Men
17 Women

13. Where the Wildcats call Home
Tim Maxwell Memorial Stadium
a 9,000-seat, fully-lit stadium serves as home for the Duluth High School Wildcats
Cecil Morris Field
named after the successful football coach of the Wildcats who was named “Sportsman of the Decade” in 1990 by the Gwinnett Extra newspaper
press box dedicated to Brooks Coleman
practice field, adjacent to main stadium
concession stand
restroom facilities
free parking
3737 Brock Road Duluth, Georgia 30096

14. Annual Tournament for the Varsity
Brine High School Tournament of Champions
March 14 – 16, 2013
Jekyll Island, Georgia
Duluth Soccer has participated in this annual event since 2001
women – 2001
men – 2002

15. Summer & Winter Camps for Players
Duluth Soccer coaches conduct annual week-long summer camps for returning players each summer through Tavani Soccer (
other neighborhood clubs who host summer & winter camps for players include:
Atlanta Fire United (
Atlanta Futbol Academy (
Norcross Soccer Academy (

16. and now a word from… Our Sponsors

17. Duluth Soccer Sponsorships join our Center Circle
The Duluth High School Soccer Sponsorship Program provides organizations and individuals with a number of sponsorship options to choose from so that they may select a level of support that is right for them.
World Cup Level – $1,000
Champion Level – $750
Premier Level – $400
Select Level – $250
MVP Donors - open
ad hoc sponsorships - open
Get inside Duluth Soccer’s Center Circle
To become a sponsor or to obtain additional information, please contact Aimee or Ed Cancino at or Mike Miller at
The Duluth High School Soccer Sponsorship Program provides organizations and individuals with a number of sponsorship options to choose from so that they may select a level of support that is right for them.
All those who participate in the program join Duluth Soccer’s “Center Circle” and enjoy the benefits outlined below:
World Cup Level – $1,000
same as Premier Level, plus…
banner ad on home page of duluthsoccer.org with click through to sponsor’s link
4 complimentary athletic passes
½ page graphic / ad in 2 special event’s programs
2 promotions to the Duluth Nation distribution list
Premier Level – $750
same as Champion Level, plus…
vinyl banner to display on the fence at the stadium (donor provides banner)
ad on sponsor page of duluthsoccer.org with click through to sponsor’s link
2 complimentary athletic passes
½ page graphic / ad in 1 special event’s program
1 promotion to the Duluth Nation distribution list – sponsor provides graphics and copy
Champion Level – $400
same as Select Level, plus…
announcement made at all home games
Listed on sponsor page of duluthsoccer.org
1 complimentary athletic pass
¼ page graphic / ad in 1 special event’s program (i.e., Senior Night or Alumni Game) – sponsor provides print-ready ad
Select Level – $250
listed on the Sponsors’ page of the website
name listed in 2 special event’s program (i.e., Senior Night and Alumni Game)
1 11x17” ‘we support Duluth Soccer’ sign to display in the front window of their business
MVP Donors
names listed on the website – fully-paid Booster Club members, other contributors
names listed in a special event’s program – Alumni, Senior parents, etc.
Examples of ad hoc sponsorships
Production of annual Varsity video
Special team warm-up t-shirts, sponsor logo on back
Special promotional items such as Duluth water bottles, Nike kit bags, etc.
Pre-game meals – announcement at supported or “adjacent” home game
Get inside Duluth Soccer’s Center Circle
To become a sponsor or to obtain additional information, please contact Dean Starovasnik at or Mike Coloumbe at
for more information about joining the Center Circle, visit

18. Support the Sport Duluth Soccer Spirit Wear
We’ve got you covered…

19. DHS Soccer Booster Club Officers
Ed & Aimee Cancino Co-Presidents
open Vice-President
Trisha Whitley
Secretary
Mike Miller Treasurer

20. Opportunities to Serve
The DHS Soccer Boosters Club, Inc. is an independent, not for profit, volunteer-based soccer organization established to support the Duluth High School soccer program.
There are numerous opportunities to serve, including: field management, concessions, spirit wear sales and management, administrative support, and the list goes on…
For more information, contact a member of the DHS Soccer Booster Club Board

21. Our Brand, the basics the color pallet the logo type face
Unless it’s a photograph or illustration, purple, black,
grey and white are the only colors we should use.
For branded items, purple and black should be used as the predominant background color. White and grey
should be used as special highlight or character colors.
Use this table as a guide:
the logo
black
R: 0 G: 0 B: 0
white
R: 255 G:255 B: 255
purple
R: 102 G: 51 B: 153
grey R: 171 G: 173 B: 166
type face
International Typeface Corporation (ITC) Blair Medium
Purple = Pantone 1112
PMS 268

22. Our Brand values, more than a logo
Duluth Soccer is much more than a distinctive mark and color palette. The brand is the personality of Duluth Soccer and it guides everything we do.
Our brand values are an intrinsic part of Duluth Soccer, and they play a crucial role in influencing our behaviors, our communications, and wider brand success.
Five values that guide our behavior are:
dynamic
We are energetic, confident, and focused on the challenge before us. We also plan for the future and focus on continuous improvement. We push the boundaries.
fair
We represent Duluth High School, and we pride ourselves on honesty and fairness. Although we love to win, we emphasize development over the result. We are good sports, even in the face of intense competition.
passionate
We are constantly learning and are passionate about life and the game of soccer. We treat everyone as
individuals.
competitive
We are brave. We are creative and dare to do things differently, to find a better way. We enjoy working hard, playing hard, and succeeding together. We love to win, but if that is not the final result… we take pride in being a fierce competitor until the final whistle.
teamwork We come from many backgrounds, but we are a team united… We value unity, and we help each other succeed on and off the field. We constantly consider how can we can help a teammate, making decisions and taking action with that in mind.

23. Contact Us Coaching Staff Men’s Program Women’s Program
Gregg Tavani Men’s Varsity Coach
Carlos Tello Men’s Junior Varsity Head Coach
Todd Pritchett Men’s Junior Varsity Assistant Coach
Women’s Program
Vince Hayes Women’s Varsity Coach
Lauren Dodson. Women’s Varsity Assistant Coach & Goal Keeper Coach
Tessa Heaton Women’s Junior Varsity Head Coach

24. Contact Us email us - the DHS Booster Club snail mail on the Internet:
President – Aimee & Ed Cancino
Vice President - Al Viller
Treasurer - Mike Miller
Secretary - Trisha Whitley
Webmaster – Al Viller
snail mail
P.O Box 824, Duluth, Georgia
on the Internet:
930+ fans on Facebook become a fan of the “Duluth Soccer Nation”

25. Teamwork Dynamic Passionate Fair Competitive
driven
Dynamic
leadership
skills
Passionate
Fair
fitness
success
Competitive
fun
“go tell the world…”