RICHMOND, VA – (Tuesday, April 28, 2009) – The Richmond Kickers Youth Soccer Club is pleased to announce an agreement with Collegiate School to manage their new youth development soccer programs based at the Robins Campus in Goochland County. The program will be directed by Collegiate alumnus, Rob Ukrop, who is a member of the coaching staff for both organizations. The new programs will begin in the fall 2009 and include an Advanced Development Program (ADP) (Register here ) for U-7/U-8 Boys and Girls, plus four Advanced Development Soccer League (Register here) (ADSL) Teams for U-9 and U-10 Boys and Girls.
The new Collegiate program will be named "Kickers Collegiate" and will serve as the Kickers affiliate program for Goochland County and Western Henrico County. This is a complimentary program to other Kickers affiliates including “Kickers North” in Ashland, “Kickers Central” in the City of Richmond, and “Kickers South” in Chesterfield County. The Kickers Collegiate program will specifically serve Collegiate students and Goochland United Soccer Association members (GUSA) as well as residents of Goochland County and Western Henrico.
“We are excited to partner with Collegiate School,” comments Richmond Kickers Youth Soccer Club Technical Director Ihor Dotsenko. “We believe this collaboration will enhance both organizations, helping achieve their goal of providing affordable and quality soccer programming in Goochland and Western Henrico."
Kickers Collegiate Tryout Schedule
Tryouts for Kickers Collegiate U-9 and U-10 Boys and U-9 and U-10 Girls will be held on Tuesday, May 12th at Collegiate Robins Campus. Tryouts for the boys will take place from 5:00pm to 6:30pm with the girls beginning immediately following from 6:30pm to 8:00 pm.
Kickers ADP is a new instructional program offered to young U-7 and U-8 players to provide a quality and enjoyable soccer environment that will enhance their skills, coordination, and understanding of the game. The primary objective is to introduce all ADP players to the fundamental technical skills and decision-making needed to participate on Kickers ADSL Travel teams (U-9 to U-12). The program provides a transitional link between recreational and competitive soccer.
Unlike other ADP programs, the Kickers do not require players to tryout. Alternatively, players wishing to participate must register their child in advance for the ADP program. Space is limited and the program is expected to be in high demand so registering early is recommended. Register online via RichmondKickers.com.
About Richmond Kickers Youth Soccer Club
The Richmond Kickers Youth Soccer Club is a 501-C3 non-profit organization that was formed in May 2000 when Eastern FC and Richmond United youth clubs joined forces with the Richmond Kickers Pro Club. Since then, the club has merged with programs in Midlothian, Ashland and Pocoshock.
Today over 4,000 soccer players participate in recreational programs sponsored by the Kickers and partner clubs; Midlothian Youth Soccer League, Ashland Youth Soccer League, City of Richmond Parks and Rec. and Goochland United Soccer Association. The Kickers travel program consists of 60 teams and over 900 players who compete in the US Soccer Academy Program, Super Y-League, VCCL and ADSL. The club was recently named as one of only 30 adidas Sports Marketing Clubs in the U.S... The club provides opportunities for all players of all abilities and unites soccer in the Central Virginia community. Benefits include economy of scale, consistency of coaching philosophy, professional administrative and coaching staff expertise, positive role models for youth players and a clear pathway from youth to pro for aspiring young players.
Collegiate School Information
Collegiate School is an independent coed school for grades K-12. Founded in 1915, Collegiate offers challenging opportunities to achieve academic, athletic and personal excellence. The 1,554 enrolled students are part of a dedicated community of faculty and staff who strive to engage them daily on both our Mooreland Road Campus (academics/athletics) and nearby Robins Campus (athletics). For more information, visit www.collegiate-va.org.
