January 2019 In this Issue: Spring Rec Soccer Registration Jefferson Open Futsal Tournament Soccer Clinics & Training "Beyond the Game" Player Coaching Education Alumni News Travel, PDP & Rec News

Calendar of Events Dec - Feb Futsal programs continue Jan 21 Non-Stop Soccer School's Out Clinic Feb 1-3 CCL College Showcase Magic & Mystx U16-19 teams Feb 9 & 10 CCL Championship Showcase Metro U16 Girls & U17 Boys Feb 9 & 10 CCL College Combine Feb 18 Non-Stop Soccer School's Out Clinic

Spring Recreational Soccer Registration We are currently forming teams for Spring Recreational Soccer! The spring season runs March-May. Recreational Soccer is primarily devoted to the enjoyment and development of youth soccer players. The purpose of recreational soccer is to have fun, learn the sport, develop life skills and a love for the game. The deadline for on-time registration is Jan 31st. Sign up today!

Jefferson Open Futsal Tournament Results FC Richmond had a strong showing at the Jefferson Open Futsal Tournament last month. We were excited for our MAC futsal courts to be one of the host sites. FC Richmond had several teams make it to the semi-finals and two teams make it to the finals; our U12/2007 Boys' team and our U9/2010 Girls' team were Finalists in the Jefferson Open! Congratulations to these teams!

Soccer Clinics & Training Opportunities Total Soccer Training (TST) is a supplemental training program designed to help players reach their full potential. TST offers small group training and one-on-one training. TST training options and pricing structure have been improved to offer more options while saving money! TST group training prices have been lowered, and players can sign up with their OWN group if they would like to train with friends, teammates, etc. For more information click HERE . Non-Stop Soccer's School's Out Clinics take place on public school holidays throughout the year. Our main emphasis will be on ball skills, small-sided games, and having FUN! Take advantage of the day off from school and join us in healthy play. This camp is open to recreational and travel team players ages 6-14. Winter School's Out Clinics: January 21st and February 18th Spring School's Out Clinics: March 8th and April 19th 9:00am - 3:00pm indoors at the Midlothian Athletic Club (MAC) Register at www.NonStopSoccer.net

"Beyond the Game" Player Spotlight Christopher Tarczynski Christopher Tarczynski, a U-17 Metro boys player, is going "Beyond the Game" by taking a stance on underage drinking. He is participating in a local video challenge, "Drinking is Not for Me", sponsored by CBS-6, where he explains that he does not need to drink to have fun. Christopher's video was selected as one of five finalists which gives him the chance to win $1,500. His film and video teacher at Cosby HS could also win $1,000. If Christopher wins, he will save the money for college. It's a tight race so let's help him win! Please take a moment to check out Christopher's video and VOTE HERE!

Continuing Coaching Education Several members of our coaching staff are headed to the annual United Soccer Coaches Convention in Chicago this week. The event gives coaches the opportunity to experience more than 250 education sessions. Over five days, the 250 sessions will be presented by more than 200 coaches and experts. Director of Coaching Trip Ellis; Assistant Director of Coaching, Trip Dunville; Technical Director, Dave Amsler; and travel coach, Mac Phillips will be attending this year.

Alumni Feature: Ryan Pikunas Ryan Pikunas, played for FC Richmond for four years, and is currently a senior at the University of Lynchburg. Ryan finished his final season as a four year starting defender and 2-time captain of his team. He racked up a record of 58-10-12, was a 2-time ODAC champion, and was a 3-time all ODAC selection. Ryan credits FC Richmond to much of his collegiate level success by saying, “FC Richmond helped me to develop the discipline and abilities necessary to be a successful player at the collegiate level through great coaching as well as a high level of competition in the CCL.” Ryan also coached at Jefferson Forest High School in Lynchburg at both JV and Varsity levels for the past two years, and is continuing to coach for them this spring. “Giving back to the game through coaching was a great experience, as it has been rewarding teaching players what I have learned throughout my soccer career”. Interview and article by Jr. Board Members, Quinn Pikunas & Dylan Johnson

Travel News Friendly reminders to all travel team players...  Your diet in the "off season" is as important as your "in season" diet. Please be smart about what you put in your body! If you haven't already, get to the MAC for FCR's Winter Indoor Training on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays. Refer to the FCR website for age group specific training times. Outdoor Team Training will be here before you know it so start thinking about putting some time aside to start your outdoor running and agility work. This will not only help your fitness but your injury prevention as well!

PDP News U9 PDP Futsal Highlights: Jefferson Open Futsal Tournament.  U9 girls 3-1 record (finalists) in U9/10 division.  U9 boys 2-1 record.  U10 PDP Futsal Highlights: Jefferson Open Futsal Tournament  U10 girls 2-1 record (semifinalists).  U10 boys 2-2 record.  Overall our U9 and U10 teams had a positive first time experience at the Jefferson Open FutsalRVA tournament and look forward to playing again next year.

Rec News Spring Recreational Soccer - we are currently forming teams for spring soccer. Sign up today! The season begins in early March. The winter months are the perfect time to take a coaching education course or become a certified referee. For more information about coaching education, visit vysa coaching education and click on the developmental coaching diploma link. To become a certified referee, click here: REFEREE. Need volunteer hours for school? Volunteering has never been easier or more fun. Send an email to billphillips@fcrichmond.com about upcoming opportunities.

The FC Richmond Board, Directors of Coaching and all staff would like to thank our Travel and PDP families for continuing to support the club by working Bingo! We are getting ever closer to our goals for our new FCR Soccer Facility.

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