In this Issue:
- Back to the Pitch
- Safety Protocols
- FC Richmond Scholarship Recipients
- Coaches Corner
- Junior Board Applications
- Virginia Cup
- Referee Opportunity
- Camps & Training
- Travel, PDP & Rec News
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August 10-20 Pre-Season for Elite teams
August 17 -20 Pre-Season for Classic teams and U10 Magic & Mystx teams
August 24 Recreational teams assignments
August 28-31 Appreciation Days at Dick's Sporting Goods
August 31 PDP practice begins
September 4-6 Virginia Cup
September 8 Recreational practice begins
September 12 Junior Board Applications Due
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We are excited to be back on the fields as we continue our second week of pre-season with our Elite teams and our first week of pre-season with our Classic teams. All travel teams are gearing up for friendlies this weekend against Central Virginia United from Lynchburg, Fredericksburg FC and Tidewater Sharks from Williamsburg. Recreational teams begin practice starting the week of September 8th. We are thrilled to have our players back on the field and we look forward to a successful fall season! |
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FC Richmond has carefully developed return to play plans for both recreational soccer and travel soccer that we feel provide a safe path to get back on the field. These are working plans that will evolve as we continue to learn more about COVID, or if changes happen at the local, state or federal level. Our priority is the safety of our players, coaches and families. Please read more about our safety protocols here:
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FC Richmond Scholarship Recipients |
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FC Richmond is pleased to offer college scholarships to our players who have demonstrated outstanding achievement both on and off the field. These five players have shown an unmatched dedication and commitment to both their academic pursuits, and the game of soccer. We are excited to follow them as they begin their collegiate careers and wish them great success in the future!
Congratulations to:
Olivia Crooks, University of Virginia
Dylan Johnson, Shenandoah University
Zoe Long, Randolph Macon College
Katelyn Seagraves, Bridgewater College
Hunter Beale, Longwood University
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Our travel team coaches are gearing up for the season! Our Directors, Trip Ellis, Trip Dunville and Ian Stowe are leading several online coaches' meetings to review safety protocols and best practices for the upcoming season! They made the meeting fun by including FC Richmond trivia and wearing their favorite team jersey! Welcome back to many of our seasoned coaches and welcome to our new coaches: Brandon Rogers, Amanda Placide, Cole Horan, Lauren Brower, Mary Virginia Kelley, Matthew Szucs, Natacha Rangel-Ribeiro, Kalvin Kromer, Madeline Brass and Graham Prather. Check out our awesome coaches' profiles HERE.
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Now Accepting Junior Board Applications |
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FC Richmond is pleased to offer an exciting leadership opportunity for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. We are now accepting applications to serve on the Junior Board of Directors for the 2020-21 school year! Applications are due September 12th. The Junior Board program may look a bit different from previous years due to COVID-19. We are looking for creative individuals to help us continue to make a difference in our club and community during this unique time. Please see the mission statement, qualifications, and application HERE.
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Virginia Cup: 1st Tournament of the Season |
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The 10th Annual Virginia Cup is the largest Labor Day Tournament in Virginia, and is co-hosted by FC Richmond and Virginia Legacy Soccer Club. With over 200 teams in attendance last year, the Virginia Cup boasts three of the best complexes in the state, Warhill Sports Complex, River City Sportsplex, and West Creek Field Complex. Our travel teams players will participate in this tournament the weekend of September 4-6. Good luck to all of our teams! |
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Recreational Referee Opportunity |
Calling all FC Players who are U13 and up! Are you interested in refereeing and helping our younger players gain a better understanding of the game? We are looking for referees for the upcoming fall recreational soccer season! Please contact Elizabeth West for additional information recreation@fcrichmond.com
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Appreciation Days at Dick's Sporting Goods |
Our partners at DICK’S Sporting Goods are ready to celebrate our return to sport! They are providing two options to shop and save, Friday, 8/28 - Monday, 8/31:
Option 1 - 20% off throughout the store using the attached coupon or link below
Option 2 - 20% off Team Sports Gear and Cleats online at DICKS.com using an online code that will be shared a few days before the event.
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Soccer Camps & Training Opportunities
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Non-Stop Soccer has offered professionally run soccer camps, clinics, and training since 2000. Under the direction of FC Richmond's Director of Coaching, Trip Ellis, and our highly experienced and licensed coaching staff, your child will receive high level instruction in a fun, energetic, and creative environment. Join us for one of our Summer Camps!
8/24-8/28 REC CAMP III, M-F, 8:30-11:30am
8/31-9/3 REC CAMPT IV, M-Th, 8:30-11:30am
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We've had a record number of TST sessions in July; 78 total sessions in 24 days! TST coaches Kalvin Kromer, Ryan Hall, Bailey Cristian and Vincent Kramolowsky have enjoyed training so many FC Richmond players!
Are you looking to improve your vision on the field of play, your touch on the ball, or better your shooting technique? FCR's Total Soccer Training (TST) supplemental training program designed to help players reach their full potential. TST offers small group training and one-on-one training. Make it happen with TST! For more information click HERE.
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Travel News
- 8/10-8/20 - Pre-Season for U11-U19 Elite teams
- 8/17-8/20 - Pre-Season for U10 and Classic teams
- TechneFutbol app is there to be used. It’s great for repetition technical work with the ball.. so hone your skills and keep it going!
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PDP News
- PDP practice starts August 31st at Greenfield.
- PDP games start September 12th at Greenfield.
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Rec News
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There is still time to register for fall soccer! Register HERE
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The fall recreational planning calendar can be found HERE
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