Sasvari in Kerteminde

10/01/08

ORLANDO, FLORIDA (Wednesday, October 1, 2008) - George Sasvari departs for Denmark to work with Kerteminde Boldklub in the small town of Kerteminde.  The club has hired him to train male and female teams from U12 to U18 beginning Friday, October 3 and ending on Wednesday, October 8th.  The club has also requested Sasvari to train the Men's team which is fighting to improve a move up into the Danish National League Structure 4th division.   Kerteminde first hired Sasvari in June of 2007.  Since then the club has been trying to schedule a return visit to work with more teams in the club.  They are currently discussing options to set up more visits in the future and to create a curriculum line within the club.

While in Denmark Hjalleseskolen has also secured Sasvari to train their school elite teams, conduct teambuilding exercises with students, and to give his Destiny to Success motivational speech which he has become renowned for locally. Learn more

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Kerteminde Boldklub U18 Girls

Club versus High School

01/17/08

ORLANDO, FLORIDA (Thursday, January 17, 2008) - The Orlando Sentinel published an article on the difficult task facing high school students today of balancing their club and high school soccer schedules.

SasvariWay Soccer Training Centers has always emphasized in our programs through the Destiny to Success Goal Setting program the importance of balance and perspective in sports.  As Lake Highland boys soccer coach, George Sasvari has been able to promote a balanced approach that keeps soccer fun.  Learn more

Dutch Coach Jans Bos to return for International Academy

01/10/08

ORLANDO, FLORIDA (Thursday, January 10, 2008) - Jans Bos, KNVB staff coach in the Netherlands, will once again be joining the SasvariWay International Academy this summer.  Bos has been directing SasvariWay camps since 1996 when they began in Ridgewood, NJ.  Since then Jans has returned several times to the United States to serve as a director.  He has also appeared as a clinician at the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) convention.  

His experience includes coaching as a youth director for SC Heerenveen - the same club where current U.S. national team player Michael Bradley is under contract.  Mr. Bos also teaches coaching courses for the KNVB (national Dutch soccer federation).  He has a reputation for getting the most out of each student at camp creating an intense and demanding environment for players to excel.

Kumba U18's go undefeated in Raleigh

12/05/07

ORLANDO, FLORIDA (Wednesday, December 05, 2007) - The FC America Kumba Under 18 girls coached by Lindsey Affolter, Jaymi Bailey, and George Sasvari went undefeated in the Raleigh Shootout College Showcase in Raleigh, NC. They defeated Dallas Sting West Royal (Texas) 3-1, FC Carolina Alliance 89 Red (NC) 3-0, and Hockessin Frost (DE) 3-0.  Learn more

Danish Guldtraening Completed

09/15/07

ORLANDO, FLORIDA (Saturday, September 15, 2007) - George Sasvari returned from Denmark from his final session for the Fynen Boldklub Union (FBU) part of the Danish Boldklub Union (DBU) teaching the course Guldtraening fa Pige (Gold Training for Girls).  The program completed a two year project initiated by the Danish Soccer Federation (FBU-DBU) targeted to coaches of female players on how to develop creativity through training methods.

The program was offered to clubs for U10/U12 coaches of girls teams.  Over 16 clubs signed up for the course with over 75 coaches attending the sessions.  Overall over 600 players also participated in the program along with their respective coaches.  Coaches were trained on how to implement the SasvariWay curriculum with their teams. Learn more

SasvariWay International Soccer Academy succeeds

07/16/07

AUBURNDALE, FLORIDA (Monday, July 16, 2007) - The 4th Annual International Soccer Academy kicked off July 3 with players flown in from Denmark, Scotland, Spain and Hungary. "We had five villas with 6 bedrooms each where players from each of these countries stayed." said Sasvari.  "Players from all over Florida drove in to stay with our international players. These players trained, ate, and lived together throughout their time in America.  

International coaches Jim Smith (Scotland)and Keld Gantzhorn (Denmark)flew in with players from both their countries, Scotland and Denmark. Keld is the former women's national team coach in Denmark for the 1991 and 1996 world cups.  "This is the only international camp in America that has both players and coaches from Europe. With training sessions in the morning and afternoon, our players were exposed to all the styles of play other countries used on both the male and female side of the ball."

The Danish team brought in by Keld Gantzhorn, Hjalleseskolen, were Danish national champions with close to 100 players in their club. Marlene Kristensen brought in a Danish women's team from Oure.  Kristensen  is a former national team player from Denmark and was part of the World Cup team that represented Denmark in the United States in 1999. 

Friendly matches were played between Scotland, Denmark, Auburndale High school and the Georgia state champions and state runner-ups. Oure from Denmark played the Kumba Under 18 team in two friendly matches. Players also visited Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Seaworld, Florida Mall and the Premium Outlets.

Club Training in Kerteminde, Denmark

06/28/07

KERTEMINDE, DENMARK (Thursday, June 28, 2007) - George Sasvari returned last June from another successful trip to Denmark.  Besides teaching the course Gold-Training for Girls Part II for the Danish soccer federation, he also trained the Junior Girls team from Kerteminde Boldklub.  Click Here for Pictures

SasvariWay announces the return of Jaymison Bailey

07/01/07 9:00 PM

LONGWOOD, FLORIDA (Sunday, July 1, 2007) – SasvariWay is very pleased to announce the return of Jaymison Bailey to a full-time staff position.  Jaymi has been living and working in Nashville, TN promoting his Strike It Rite ball and completing a degree in music management after retiring from professional soccer.  He has served part-time on the SasvariWay staff as a director and staff coach.  As a player he played for Hampton Roads Mariners and the Nashville Metros of the USL 1st Division where he led the league in assists.  He also has trained in Europe with Odense Boldklub (Denmark), SC Herenveen (Holland), Cyde Bank (Scotland), and FC Lustenau (Austria).

Under 18 Kumba advance for 3rd time to Final Four

05/15/07 9:00 PM

ORLANDO, FLORIDA (Tuesday, May 15, 2007) – The Under 18 Kumba from FC America has advanced to the FYSA Final Four for the third (3rd) time in four (4) years.  The team avenged last year's loss in the state cup quarter finals by defeating Parkland Predators in penalty kicks after 90 minutes of regulation and 20 minutes of overtime.  

The team already  has celebrated their final year together with 15 players going on to play college soccer and winning the Disney Showcase as well as defeating the Bahamas Women's National team.

Under 11 FC America Kumba Advance to Region Cup Final Four

03/11/07 9:00 PM

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA (Sunday, March 11, 2007) – The Under 11 FC America Kumba advanced to the Region Cup Final Four after winning their group and earning the #1 seed this past weekend.  The under 11 girls performed consistently well throughout the weekend scoring only when necessary and giving up no goals to win all three group games and advance to the region finals in two weeks.   

The team defeated Creeks Clash from Jacksonville 2-0, Indialantic (Melbourne Beach) 1-0, and Space Coast United (Melbourne) 1-0.  Brittany R., Casey B., Nikki L., and Victoria C. all shared goalkeeping duties to earn the shutouts.  The remainder of the team includes Abby L., Alex B., Brianna, L., Caroline S., Jessie H., Kelly B., Lindsey J., and Lisa H. who are all coached by George Sasvari and Brandon Mahanna.  The GK's are trained by Stacy Kuhr.  Region Cup finals take place March 24-25 at Viera Park in Melbourne.

4th Annual International Soccer Academy secures new villas to house players 

12/02/06 9:00 AM

ORLANDO, FLORIDA (Saturday, December 2, 2006) – The Annual International Soccer Academy featuring players from Europe will now grow to it's largest ever!  SasvariWay is proud to announce an agreement to secure modern vacation villas Solana Resort featuring gated security, private pool, kitchens, private bath/showers, public pool area with beach style volleyball court, putting green, and clubhouse.

Solana Resort will serve as home for the players attending this one of a kind residential program.  The resort is one of the Disney-Orlando areas newest resort communities completed in 2006 including state of the art clubhouse offering a range of amenities.  

Denmark has committed over 40 players to attend from two of the country's soccer schools Hjalleskolen in Odense and Oure outside of Svenborg.  Players attending are considered some of the top players in Denmark including some with international experience playing with the Youth National teams as well as the Region teams.  

Scotland has 15 players attending including 10 members of the Scottish Youth National Under 15 team and 5 from the Western Region Under 15 team. 

Overall over 100 players are expected to be in attendance.  

To find out more about the resort visit  www.solana-resort.com  

30 players and coaches from Denmark attend in Auburndale 

06/25/06 9:00 AM

AUBURNDALE, FLORIDA (Sunday, June 25, 2006) – In the biggest International attendance yet at a SasvariWay program in the U.S., 27 players and 3 coaches arrived in Auburndale for the 2006 International Training Center.  Keld Gantzhorn coordinated the group from his Jalleskolen Sportskol (Sports School) located in Odense, Denmark.  The group of male and female players range from 16-18 years old.  Some of the players are signed youth players to professional clubs including Bronby FC and Odense Boldklub.

The group will participate in daily training for 5 days and attend local tourist hotspots including International Drive, Universal Studio's, Hooters, and Mall of Mellenia.  The goal of the program is to use soccer as a way of bringing cultures together, develop life-long relationships across borders, and create a high octane international training soccer environment.  Players arrived June 23 and return to Denmark on July 3rd. 

Over 60 coaches and 16 clubs attend the first session on Sunday March 5th in Denmark 

03/07/06 9:00 AM

ODENSE, DENMARK (Tuesday, March 07, 2006) – A record number of coaches registered and attended the course on Developing the Creative Personality of Female Players this past Sunday.  Over 60 coaches and 17 clubs attended the sessions.  "Unbelievable!  Never have we had that many coaches attend a course like this.  It's great!" said Gantzhorn, former Women's National Team coach and former Director of Coaching Education for the FBU region of Denmark.  Keld Gantzhorn was responsible for setting up the program before leaving his position as director.  

The course is focused on training coaches to develop and implement curriculum on developing the creative personality in female players.  Coaches spent 6 and 1/2 hours on Sunday observing training sessions conducted by George Sasvari, participating as players, and in the classroom reviewing the curriculum.  Additionally this week, a different group of players are being taught each night for 2 hours as directed by the Sasvari and trained by coaches attending the course.  On the first night of training over 50 players attended in temperatures below freezing and snow to participate in the sessions with their coaches.  The record temperatures and late snow for this time of year has not curbed their enthusiasm for learning the curriculum that is slowly taking hold in Denmark.  "I think the coaches appreciate the balance between the tactical side of Danish football and the creative attacking side of U.S. football." according to Sasvari.   The appreciation is growing as clubs are requesting extra time in Sasvari's schedule to handle personally work with their clubs.

Danish Football Federation offers three 4 day sessions beginning March 2006!

02/04/05 9:00 PM

ODENSE, DENMARK (Saturday, February 04, 2006) – The FBU region of the Danish Boldspill Union (Danish Football Federation) has invited George Sasvari to teach courses on female player development focusing on developing creative players.  Sasvari's experience this past Autumn coaching Odense Boldklub has exposed his passion for creative players.  "The experience of learning the Danish/Scandinavian style of defending and combining it with the attacking mentality we promote in our American style has both re-affirmed my philosophy on creative players and showed me it can be combined with the discipline defending that Danish players bring to football.  

Odense Boldklub defeat 3rd place Skovbakken on the road!

09/04/05 9:00 PM

SKOVBAKKEN, DENMARK (Sunday, September 04, 2005) – Odense Boldklub shocked Skovbakken with a 1-0 victory over the 3rd place team at their ground and in front of their home crowd.  After a 0-0 halftime score line, OB scored 15 minutes into the second half when Nanna Rasmussen scored on a near post shot from the left side.  Maria Juul played the ball wide to Rasmussen who got behind the Skovbakken defense.  The goal was crowded with near and far post runners freezing the GK and Rasmussen finished with a blast between the GK and the post.  Nanna Rasmussen was the player who's family hosted FC America player from Orlando, Melissa Battista.

The victory was the first shutout for OB and the second game without a loss (OB tied Team Viborg 1-1 in their last game).  It also moved OB into 7th place but only 1 point out of 5th and within reach of the bronze medal 3rd place spot.  "I was really happy for the girls.  I'll live to coach another day, but for these girls who made such a huge investment in hard work, emotional commitment, energy, and focus, they really needed this to validate the themselves as a team on the rise" said George Sasvari.

Goalkeeper Stinna Lykke (national team under 21 player) made several saves in the next 15 minutes to frustrate Skovbakken.  Defenders Maria Claussen, Stine Baagoe, and Signe Dali chased and harassed Skovbakken's star forwards Lene Jensen, Nanna Johannsen.  Midfielders Juul, Rasmussen, Lonne Godskesen, and Stine Kristensen consistently put together strings of passes and created multiple chances to score as well as pressured opposing players into mistakes.  OB's forwards Stella Godwin (Nigerian National team) and Rikke Kroner combined with each other and the midfield almost getting a 2nd goal that would have out the game out of reach for Skovbakken.

Odense Boldklub experience will make a difference for a long time!

08/20/05 9:00 AM

ODENSE, DENMARK (Saturday, August 20, 2005) – "Something I'll remember for the rest of my life" was how sixteen year old Melissa Battista characterized her stay with Odense Boldklub in Denmark's Elite Division (3F League).  After spending the past 2 weeks training and playing 3 matches, Battista brings home international experience to her U17 Kumba team.  She finished out her stay in a tough match against Brondby, the league defending champions.  

Brondby started the game with 7 full internationals that start for the Denmark Women's National team while OB's starting line-up was an average of 18 years old.  Sixteen year-old Battsita started in central midfield and chased Gitte Anderson, Anne Dot Eggers, Catherine Paaske-Sorensen for most of the match before leaving with 5 minutes left.  All three players represented Denmark in the European Championships this past July in England.

08/10/05 10:00 PM

ODENSE, DENMARK (Wednesday, August 10, 2005) – Sixteen year old Melissa Battista set up the go ahead goal just before halftime for Odense Boldklub's (OB) FA Cup match last night against Kolding in Denmark.  OB took the lead midway through the first half 1-0 off an Eva Vester goal and was sitting fairly comfortable when Kolding scored a tying goal against the run of play.  Then in the 42nd minute Battista ran down a ball outside the penalty area, turned back to the inside and sent a bending ball to Ndidi Kanu outside the top of the arc.  The Nigerian pushing up from her stopper position sent her 2nd touch screaming over the keeper's head and just under the cross bar.  OB went into halftime with the 2-1 lead and never looked back.

OB went on to score a 3rd goal and win 3-1 while dominating the remainder of the game having just missed scoring a 4th and 5th goal.  For Battista, who left the game in the 65 minute, it was a satisfying feeling to contribute to the team.  "Hopefully I can do more in the next game and end with more than one assist." said Battista.  Odense Boldklub plays on the road this Sunday against league champions and famous perennial power Brondby.  Battista is expected to play against 7 full internationals in the match which the defending champions are heavily favored to win as OB may be missing 3 more starters due to injury.

08/02/05 12:00 PM

ODENSE, DENMARK (Wednesday, August 3, 2005) – Melissa Battista , 16 years old, joins her club coach George Sasvari for a true international experience representing FC America Soccer Academy (FCA).  Her FCA Kumba Under 17 girls team in Orlando have loaned her to Odense Boldklub (OB) to help solve their short-term injury problems.  Battista is expected to fill in at midfield and play a role in getting the season started until OB gets their full roster back.  "I am excited for her to learn how special Danish Women's football can be as I have for the past 2 weeks."  said George Sasvari, Head Coach for OB and also Battista's club coach for FC America Kumba.  "Melissa should be able to take a lot out of this experience to both help her improve her game and learn from a very pleasant culture."

OB is out several players due to injury from off-season surgery including Stella Godwin, who represented Nigeria in the 2004 Olympics.   "It would be great if Stella can make it back as it would be a neat experience for Melissa to train and play along side her talent."  In the meantime Melissa will see some old faces from the United States as 3 players on OB participated in Sasvari's International Academy in 2004.  Stine Kristensen, Maria Clausen, and Rikke Kronberg all trained under Sasvari in the U.S. at Lake Highland Prep for 10 days.  They will join team captain Maria Juul in welcoming Melissa to Denmark.  "I don't know what to expect, but I hope to add whatever I can to the team.  It will be a different experience than playing back home - a little culture shock probably." 

It will be a challenge for Melissa to keep up with the speed of play at this level just as it will for all our younger players," according to Sasvari, "but I know she will adjust as will the rest of our team.  One of the things I see in common between our Kumba players and our OB team is the fighting spirit in their personality.  They both want to be winners" <more>

06/25/05 9:00 AM

ODENSE, DENMARK (Saturday, July 16, 2005) – One of Denmark's premier clubs in women's football has hired George Sasvari to kick-start their new season and bring back the winning tradition of the past.  Odense Boldklub (OB) is in wait for their new coach who is not available until February 2006.  Meanwhile, Sasvari has been hired by OB to fill in until November.  Sasvari will act as the interim Head Coach.  "We in OB are very happy about our agreement", said Torben Poulsen, General Manager for OB. "It is a new angle to Danish women's soccer, and we have big expectations to the developing of our young team in the 3F Elite Women's League".

Poulsen went on to say, "To get a trainer with that experience on this short notice is very lucky.
The 4 girls form OB that visit Sasvari in his camp last summer are all very happy to get him to Denmark, that along with Keld Gantzhorn's recommendation, made the choice go the way of George Sasvari.  

OB finished just above the relegation zone last season, avoiding movement to the 1st division lower league.  The top teams in the league to beat are Brondby and Fortuna Hjorring, who finished 1 - 2 respectively.  OB will find out early where they are as they go to Brondby on the road for the 2nd match of the new season on August 14.  

"I feel honored and privileged to have been offered this opportunity.  Odense Boldklub has a great tradition with 2 League and 3 Danish Cup championships", said George Sasvari.  "This is a chance that does not come along often.  While in Denmark I hope to showcase American training methods and contribute to the success of a premier women's program.  Along with that I should come back a better coach for my teams in the U.S. and for Champions Soccer and Champions Sports Complex."  

You can follow the team or check out details at www.ob-damer.dk  

AUBURNDALE, FLORIDA (Saturday, June 25, 2005) – Keld Gantzhorn, former Denmark Women's National Team Coach returned to America bringing 17 top players with him to attend the International Training Center directed by George Sasvari.   The group was hosted by current State Champions Auburndale High School and the Auburndale Scream youth under 17 team. 

Guy Jennings and Bill Johnson hosted the group from Denmark as part of their goal to continue to improve soccer in Polk County and strive for a repeat championship next high school season.  "We can learn so much by training and playing with them everyday" said Guy Jennings, Head Coach for the Under 17 Auburndale Scream.  

ORLANDO, FLORIDA (Tuesday, June 07, 2005) – The ONLY girls team in Central Florida to consistently win championships and reach the State Cup Final Four have possible openings in their roster for top players ready to compete at the Under 17 age level for the upcoming seasonal year.  The FC America Kumba just competed in their 2nd consecutive Final Four appearance and has won 16 CHAMPIONSHIPS in Tournament and League play during the past six (6) years.  NO OTHER team in Central Florida or from ANY other club can make that claim.

Besides winning championships the team has also finished Runner-up three (3) times and was a semi-finalist at the prestigious Spring Classic at Dallas Cup before losing to the defending National Champions from California.  The team credits it's success by providing an environment that produces motivated players committed to excellence both on the soccer field and in the classroom.  The average GPA of the team approaches the 4.0 level and players are being recruited from top Division 1, 2, and 3 collegiate level teams.  For more information about trying out contact George Sasvari at 407-421-5801 or visit www.fcamerica.org.

ORLANDO, FLORIDA (Monday, June 06, 2005) – George Sasvari will dedicate time with the youngest age groups for FC America Soccer Academy in order to get them off to the best start and ahead of the game developmentally.  Currently the club is holding tryouts for ALL age groups but especially is looking for girls to participate at the U9, 10, 11, and 14 level.  Besides being committed to the youngest age groups, Sasvari will oversee all girls teams playing for the club considered the best in Central Florida when it comes to player development.   The goal is to provide players the best possible training environment for learning soccer and skills that develop innovation, creativity, imagination, awareness, and decision-making.  Players or parents interested in trying out or getting more information  should contact George Sasvari at 407-421-5801 or visit www.fcamerica.org for tryout information.

COLUMBUS, GEORGIA (Wednesday, June 01, 2005) – The Champions - Sasvari Way SELECT Academy Under 16 Girls team is taking applications from qualified players to participate and compete for a US Club Soccer National Championship.  The Champions - Sasvari Way SELECT Academy team will play in the Regional Championship in Columbus, GA on June 17th- 20th.  <more>  

ORLANDO, FLORIDA (Wednesday, May 31, 2005) – The FC America Under 16 Girls qualified for the FYSA State Cup Final Four with their performance last weekend in Boca Raton at the Elite Eight Quarter Final round.  They defeated IMG Academy 3-0 and Jacksonville Fury 2-1.  A loss to Indialantic was irrelevant as they qualified based on their two victories for their second Final Four appearance in as many years. 

ORLANDO, FLORIDA (Monday, May 30, 2005) – George Sasvari will dedicate time with the youngest age groups for new formed club Inter-Orlando in order to get them off to the best start and ahead of the game developmentally.  Sasvari is committed to the youngest age groups and will provide them the best possible training environment for learning soccer and skills that develop innovation, creativity, imagination, awareness, and decision-making.  For more information contact George Sasvari at 407-772-7782 or visit www.fcamerica.org for tryout information.

ORLANDO, FLORIDA (Sunday, March 20, 2005) – The Danish Football Federation (DBU) invited George Sasvari to teach courses to Danish coaches on the Sasvari Way methodology and specific training styles for female players.  The courses are offered separately to coaches of boys and girls teams.  

The course for girls coaches will focus on developing individual attacking personality and attacking skills of female players.   The course for boys coaches will demonstrate how to develop tactical understanding and insight through the Sasvari Way methodology.  Over 50 coaches have registered to attend the courses that last 3 hours each day.

The Danish Federation has also arranged for Sasvari to train local youth teams of boys and girls ranging from 10 to 16 years old. 

For more information:

http://www.fbu.dbu.dk/page.aspx?id=2484 Teknisk træning
http://www.fbu.dbu.dk/page.aspx?id=2486 Pigeseminar
http://www.fbu.dbu.dk/page.aspx?id=2488 Lej en professionel træner 

ORLANDO, FLORIDA (Sunday, March 13, 2005) – Champions Sports Complex, with five facilities in the U.S., have joined together with The Sasvari Way to provide soccer training, camps, and clinics to kids in all locations.  Champions Sports Complex is a state-of-the-art training facility that caters to every need of the athlete & coach by providing quality instruction and coaching in baseball, softball, volleyball, basketball, football, cheerleading, and now soccer. 

Champions Sports Complex will act as administrator and provide promotions and marketing for the Sasvari Way brand.  Together the two will work to provide both on-site and off-site camps, clinics, individual training, team training and coaching education with Champions processing all registrations.  The Orlando location will become the official home of Sasvari Way - Training for the Serious Player but will also cater to recreational players through the Soccer Made Fun brand.   

Champions Management and Development Company is led by Barry Larkin, 19 year ALL-STAR career in Major League Baseball and Terry Abbott, former MLB coach and scout.  Other operators include Tony Magee, former NFL player, and Dee Brown, former NBA player. 

The 92,000 square foot facility provides athletes with an opportunity to improve their skills thru private and group instruction, competition, and advanced sports performance training. Champions facilities include an indoor baseball / softball field, automated batting cages, instructional lanes, a wood floor gymnasium with 8 volleyball courts and / or 4 basketball courts, and a outdoor turf all-sport field designed for football, soccer and lacrosse. Champions Sports Complex also houses The Game Day Café (a full-service restaurant), a video arcade, conference room, pro-shop, speed and agility enhancement with Performance Training, and sports rehabilitation with PROformance Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine (operated by Dr. Tim Kremchek, the official doctor of the Cincinnati Reds).

FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA (Wednesday, February 24, 2005) – The Auburndale High School soccer team culminated it's year by defeating Tallahassee Lincoln 3-1 to win the Florida High School State Championship.  The Bloodhounds of Auburndale led at halftime 1-0 yet Lincoln tied the game at the 63rd minute mark before Auburndale took the lead for good 3 minutes later.  

Kenya Football Federation and the SasvariWay!

ORLANDO, FLORIDA (Wednesday, February 23, 2005) – The Kenyan Football Federation has adopted training ideas and philosophy from the SasvariWay curriculum.  "The SasvariWay concept has been of great here with us" says John Boboyugi, head of Youth Soccer Development in Kenya for the Federation.   

According to Boboyugi, the shortcomings with African soccer players keeps them behind the strong Europeans.  "Finding creative solutions within the team concept has been difficult for African players so we have been working on keeping possession through the individual, group, and team concepts learned in the U.S.  Our goal is to teach youth players to solve problems in the game without the guidance of the coach."

John Boboyugi attended the SasvariWay Residential Training Center at Lindsey Wilson College and after learning the curriculum decided to adopt it's concepts for youth development in Kenya.  Mr. Boboyugi has worked with national team players and aids African players in gaining acceptance into colleges in the United States.  He also works on FIFA's Technical Staff. 

11/23/04 6:00 PM  

ORLANDO, FLORIDA (Tuesday, November 23, 2004) – A free soccer clinic and tournament for boys and girls ages 4-14 where they will learn more about the game of soccer and good sportsmanship.  Besides learning about keeping possession, scoring goals, and playing as a team, participants will learn the “4Rs” of good sportsmanship:  Rules, Respect, Responsibility and Relationships. 

The clinic and tournament will feature George Sasvari, a nationally trained soccer clinician and expert on teaching kids about good sportsmanship.  The Leesburg Recreation and Parks Department will host both events.

WHEN:           SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2004

WHERE:         Sleepy Hollow Sports Complex   (off State Road 441 - Leesburg)

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND (Monday, September 06, 2004) – The home to football as it is known throughout the world has invited George Sasvari, Director of Player Development for FC America Academy in Orlando and soccer entrepreneur in the United States, to provide coaching leadership on player development for the Scottish Federation of Football Coaches (SFFC) in Glasgow, Scotland. 

Scottish youth players and coaches will attend programs called Creative Player Development, offered by SFFC, that will expose players to a unique methodology designed by Sasvari to change the way players are developed throughout the country.  Scotland’s current worldwide ranking of 59 has them falling off the world cup soccer map and serves as their primary motivation in revamping their youth development.

The program will take place from September 23^rd – 28^th in Paisley, a suburb of Glasgow, Scotland.  The relationship with SYFA started when Sasvari was invited to Scotland in July of 2003 to present ideas on player development through clinics for coaches and players. 

During past visits Sasvari has trained the Under 14 and 16 Boys National Squads as well as the Under 19 Western Regional Squad.  SFFC and the Scottish Youth Football Association (SYFC) has since been working with George Sasvari to develop a plan for implementing the unique coaching methods on both a regional and national level.  

Creative Player Development, designed by Sasvari, focuses on putting players at the centerpiece of their development.  Coaches learn how to enhance a player’s creativity, imagination, and inventiveness.  Players develop responsibility for their decisions by learning to read the game and find creative solutions to problems they face on the field.

John Hardie, President of Paisley United FC and longtime Kit Manager to the professional clubs in Scotland, has watched Sasvari train teams from his club.  Hardie deemed the coaching sessions "Brilliant!  George gained the respect of all the Scottish coaches."

Jim Smith, coach for Paisley United and National Manager for the Under 15’s, said "We experienced the Sasvari Way in 2002 when we were over at the Schwan's USA Cup and took part in a Finishing Topic Course, that helped us through the season and we ended up winning the Scottish Amateur Youth league."

For more information call 407.772.7782

Ultimate Touch International, The Sasvari Way, Soccer Made Fun;

George Sasvari: 407.421.5801 cell

www.utisoccer.com

In Scotland contact:      

James Smith at 

Regional@westernsyfa.co.uk

or by calling 01144 141 764 3663

07/29/04 9:00 AM

PAISLEY, SCOTLAND (Monday, July 19, 2004) – Coaches from Paisley, Glasgow, Lanarkshire and Edinburgh came to the town of Paisley to take part in the sessions held by George Sasvari.  The Scottish Youth Football Association (SYFA) organized the course to allow coaches an insight into the SasvariWay Coaching Curriculum.  

Both the national and regional teams were brought in for practical demonstrations of the curriculum.  Said SYFA Western Region secretary Jim Smith: "The weekend was a great success with players and coaches all taking away something new.  The idea is to continue to develop the program at club, regional and national