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Turnabout
- American Coach to help with Developing European Soccer
Players!
09/30/03
2:00 PM
GLASGOW,
SCOTLAND (Tuesday, September 30, 2003) – After years
of foreign coaches coming to the U.S.; for the first
time, an American coach will be developing players in a
foreign country where soccer started over 100 years ago.
George Sasvari, Director of Player Development
for FC America Academy in Orlando and soccer
entrepreneur in the United States, has reached an
agreement to provide coaching leadership on player
development for the Scottish Youth Football Association
(SYFA) in Glasgow, Scotland.
Scottish
youth players and coaches will attend programs called
the Coaching Development Series and Player Development
Series offered by SYFA 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 54 has
them falling off the world cup soccer map and serves as
their primary motivation in revamping their youth
development.
The
program will phase in over 4 years beginning in 2004
with the first year spent on planning and development
and working primarily with the Western Region.
The
relationship with SYFA started when Sasvari was invited
to Scotland this past July to present ideas on player
development through clinics for coaches and players.
During
the visit Sasvari trained the Under 16 Boys National
Squad. A surprise visit by Angus McConnell,
President of SYFA, created even more excitement as he
watched the training followed later by an executive
committee meeting where he stated; “We’ve got to
get that Sasvari here full-time". SYFA is
also working with George Sasvari to develop a plan for
implementing the unique coaching methods with both the
youth national and regional squads.
The
Coaching and Player Development Series, designed by
Sasvari, focus
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.
Coaches
Clinics for ACYS draws lots of enthusiasm!
09/22/03
9:00 AM
ORLANDO,
FLORIDA (Monday, September 22, 2003) – The Association
of Christian Youth Sports kicked off their Fall 2003
program with coaches clinics for the entire
association. George Sasvari provided curriculum
resources and age group specific training sessions
for coaches that will be working with the over 1400
players registered for the Fall Soccer Season.
Children
that participated also received prizes from Tony's
Pizza, a Sasvari Way partner. Children ages 4
years old to 11 demonstrated techniques for exercises
presented to coaches interested in learning about player
development. Clinics were broken down by age
groups as coaches attended to receive ideas to improve
their training sessions.
The
ACYS is a non-profit Christian based organization that
provides sports programs for youth. Coaches were
from among local teams and private Christian
schools. Over 100 coaches attended the clinics.
Schwan's
USA CUP Mega Hit - over 1000 players receive training!
08/18/03
2:00 PM
BLAINE,
MINNESOTA (Monday, August 11, 2003) – The Schwan's USA
CUP and Tony's USA WEEKEND CUP proved to be the best
ever as more than 1000 players participated in
clinics offered to players and coaches to learn the
Sasvari Way curriculum. Topics such as Finishing,
Creating Crossing Opportunities, Getting the Ball in the
Space behind the Defense, and Group Defending were
offered all week. As much as 200-300 people
observed each clinic with 20-50 players participating
and demonstrating activities for the crowd.
The
sessions were part of the Tony's Pizza Soccer Clinics,
an official partner with Ultimate Touch International
and the Sasvari Way, offered throughout both
tournaments. Teams also took advantage of opportunities
to sign up for private training sessions with Sasvari
Way (TSW) staff members. Jaymison Bailey, staff
coach for TSW, said, "Coaches were lining up in big
numbers to get the private sessions but we just didn't
have enough time on the schedule to take care of
everyone." Many teams even wanted multiple
sessions which we could not offer due to the high
demand. "We filled every time slot and wanted
to be fair to everyone so we limited teams to one
session each." said Bailey.
Teams
came from all around the United States and the world to
get the additional training. Canada, Scotland,
Mexico were represented by teams that demonstrated
during clinics or had private training. Players
from the U.S. came from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Texas,
Illinois, Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Florida,
Alaska, California, Kansas, among others receiving
training the Sasvari Way as well.
The
clinics have become an expected and looked forward to
event each summer as over 900 teams attend the two
tournaments each year. The
week also included a special Mega Clinic sponsored by
Tony's Pizza and Cub Foods with over 400 players trained
in an hour prior to the opening ceremonies!
Great
week of training leads to more success!
08/18/03
12:00 PM
ORLANDO,
FLORIDA (Monday, August 18, 2003) – KNVB Staff Coach
Jans Bos put on an outstanding display of coaching
talent as he led training for both FC America Kumba
Under 15 Girls and Lake Highland Prep Boys Soccer
team. Almost 30 players from Lake Highland's boys
soccer team spent 5 hours a day training under the
Dutchman who is also responsible for preparing players
for professional play back in his home in Holland.
Each
day started with Jans leading the boys of Lake Highland
with early morning sessions that raised there awareness
and challenged them to focus. "The team
showed much better focus after the first day and showed
they can work hard" said Bos. "I
had to step on their toes but they did well once we had
their attention."
The
evenings were spent with the Kumba girls, part of FC
America Academy, the premier soccer club in Central
Florida. Mr. Bos said that "This group is
the best I have seen in the United States. They
have passion for the game and are always working hard to
challenge each other." The week of
training proved to be very successful in preparing the
girls for the start of their season as they won their
first two games 3-1 and 5-2 respectively against the top
two of the best teams in Florida.
Jans
Bos leads Meagan Zusi, Anna Chase, and Anna Vargas
through training activities for building possession.
Coach
Bos gives directions to Nikki Stutz, Brittany
Flesch, while Anna Chase ponders her next move.
Successful
Trip Abroad!
07/29/03
2:00 PM
GLASGOW,
SCOTLAND (Tuesday, July 29, 2003) – The trip to
Scotland was a rousing success as the Sasvari Way
methodology was presented to coaches through the
Scottish Youth Football Association (SYFA). A
surprise visit by Angus McConnell, President of SYFA,
created even more excitement as Sasvari trained the
Under 16 Boys Youth National Squad.
Based
on the success of this trip, more will be forthcoming in
a special announcement as details are being worked out
to bring the Sasvari Way methodology into Scotland on a
regular basis. Angus McConnell, President of the
Scottish Youth Football Association, stated after
meeting with the Executive Committee, "We've got
to get that Sasvari here full-time". The SYFA is working with George
Sasvari to develop a plan for implementing his unique
coaching methods with both the youth national and
regional squads.
Scotland
Under 16 National Squad pictured along side Mitchell
Agnew - Manager SYFA Registrations & Development ,
John Hardy - Kit Manager, James Smith - Western Region
Director, and George Sasvari
During
the trip George Sasvari not only trained coaches in the
SYFA course but also worked with an under 13 local
Paisley team as well as the Under 15 Boys Paisley United
FC in preparation for their trip to the United States
and the Schwan's USA CUP. Jim Smith, coach for
Paisley United, 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 – thanks for your
help."
This
past July, Smith
was again pleased with the results as the boys played up
an age group and advanced to the semi-finals in
Minnesota before losing to the Portsmouth FC
professional youth team. "In 2003 we
worked with George in
Scotland
for several sessions which were supplemented when we got
to the USA Cup. We reached the semi Final of the ‘A’
Bracket and we are only a Club side, another tremendous
achievement
.", said Smith. Paisley United
advanced to the top four among 64 teams entered in their
age group.
John
Hardy, President of Paisley United FC and longtime Kit
Manager to the professional clubs in Scotland deemed the
sessions "Brilliant! George gained the
respect of all the Scottish coaches."
From
left to Right: John Hardy, Russell Smithwaite, Angus
McConnell, George Sasvari, and James Smith
For
information on the Scottish Youth Football Association go the http://www.syfa.org.uk
Scotland
Awaits!
06/30/03
9:00 AM
GLASGOW,
SCOTLAND (Monday, June 30, 2003) – The Scottish Youth
Football Association has all plans in place for
next weekend's special coaching event "Player
Development Coaching Series" Saturday July 5th and
Sunday July 6th. Coaches from throughout Glasgow
and the western region of Scotland will be attending
these sessions presented by George Sasvari.
The
Player Development Series outlines the growing coaching
philosophy known as Sasvari Way that focuses on putting
the player at the centerpiece of his development.
Coaches will learn how to enhance a player's creativity,
imagination, and inventiveness with and without the
ball. Players develop responsibility for their
decision by learning to read the game and find creative
solutions to problems they face on the
field.
Watch
local players use "awareness" of their every
thought and move as they use what the game gives them to
beat players 1 v 1, develop possession skills and
understanding, influence the opposition to give up the
ball, and work with teammates to regain possession.
The
National Under 13 squad and Paisley United FC Under 16
Boys will also be trained under the Sasvari Way methodology in order to expose players and
coaches to this unique teaching style and
curriculum. The sessions are being coordinated by
James Smith, Head Coach of Paisley United FC Under 16
Boys.
Each
coach attending will receive a certificate.
For
information go the http://www.syfa.org.uk
Twin
Cities United
06/02/03
6:00 AM
MAPLE
GROVE, MINNESOTA (Monday, June 02, 2003) – The Twin
Cities United Racing team culminated it's year by
defeating Bangu Under 16 Boys to win the Minnesota Youth
Soccer Association State Championship. TCU Racing
led at halftime 2-1 yet was deadlocked 2-2 with 8
minutes remaining before scoring the go ahead goal when
the team worked together defensively to close out the
game and win 3-2.
Notable
performances came from Jon Mader who scored 2 goals in
the championship game. The first goal came from a
perfect pass from Patrick Graham who found Jon on a one
on-one and put it through the GK legs.
Jerry Yonga, Head Coach, is now ready to
prepare the team for the Snickers Region II Championship.
"After
an intensive weekend with G. Sasvari, the training paid
off." Yonga said. "Defensively, we
also were able to play as a team and bring home the
championship."
"UTI
has been working with Jon particularly to use his speed
and create finishing opportunities. The
second
goal was the concept of framing the goals that we have
been working on with UTI since our training session in
Tampa," said Yonga. "The hard shot from Colin
Baker bounced off the GK and Jon understanding the
concept of framing the goal was there to put it in. The
final goal was also another concept we taught the
players over the weekend which is restarts and bringing
in the additional defender."
Ultimate
Touch International is proud of the team's
accomplishment and wishes them well as they prepare for the
Region II Midwest Finals. The boys are off to Des Moines, IA for the June 20-25
tournament where they will face teams from Kentucky,
Kansas, and the winner of the Midwest National League.
Twin
Cities United
05/07/03
2:00 PM
MAPLE
GROVE, MINNESOTA (Wednesday, May 07, 2003) – Ultimate
Touch International is proud to announce it’s
continued relationship with Twin Cities United Racing
under 16 Boys team.
The team training program started in the summer
of 2002 and into the Tampa Sun Bowl last December; will
continue with special state cup preparations May 23-26,
2003. Twin Cities United, ranked as the top team in it’s age
group in Minnesota, will be trained on a full schedule
beginning with a Friday evening classroom session and
continuing through the weekend with over 15 hours of
specialized training.
The full schedule will also include games and the
popular Destiny to Success goal setting program
conducted in classroom settings.
Jerry
Yonga, coach for Twin Cities United Racing, first
experienced the Sasvari Way®
methodology during the 2002 Schwan’s USA CUP, when his
team demonstrated for one of the many clinics offered
during the tournament.
John Bob Oyugi, Kenyan National Teams Technical
Director, FIFA Instructor and member of the Sasvari Way®
staff, conducted the session and the team went on to
take 3rd place in the 64-team field.
The Racing players were also trained by George
Sasvari in August and volunteered as peer helpers for
the Tony’s®Pizza
Soccer Festival in Maple Grove, MN.
Special
Guest Coach from Holland to Appear!
5/6/03
2:00 PM
GRONINGEN,
HOLLAND (Tuesday, May 6, 2003) – KNVB National Staff
coach Jans Bos will direct a training center for
Ultimate Touch International from August 4-8, 2003.
The program is part of the summer schedule for
Sasvari Way – Training for the Serious Player and will
take place at Lake Highland Prep in downtown Orlando, FL
from 8:00am - 1:00pm each day during the week.
While
in Orlando, Mr. Bos will also conduct a coach’s
seminar on player development for FC America Omni and
Kumba coaches at a location yet to be decided.
The program is part of FC America’s commitment
to coaching education and modern player development.
Invitation
from Scotland
5/4/03
2:00 PM
GLASGOW,
SCOTLAND (Sunday, May 4, 2003) – An invitation,
initiated by Paisley United FC from Glasgow, Scotland,
is bringing George Sasvari as a special guest coach to
the country. The invitation includes training
sessions with Paisley United FC as well as special topic
sessions for coaches from the F.A. and youth
programs.
The
National Under 13 squad will also be trained under the
SasvariWay methodology in order to expose players and
coaches to this unique teaching style and
curriculum. The sessions are being coordinated by
James Smith, Head Coach of Paisley United FC Under 15
Boys.
His
team, which includes 5 players on the national squad,
were first exposed to the methodology through
an NSCAA Special Topics Course taught by George Sasvari
in Blaine, Minnesota. While learning the NSCAA
curriculum, the team also set-up training by Sasvari and
developed a liking for the style of functional training
that places the player at the center of it's
decision-making and develops their ability to read the
game.
Evening
Sessions added for First Touch
5/3/03
2:00 PM
ORLANDO,
FLORIDA (Saturday, May 3, 2003) – Due to high demand,
an evening session has been added to the summer schedule
for First Touch (ages 5-7) during the week of June 2-7,
2003.
This
program, designed with a special curriculum that makes
the game exciting to learn for children, is part of
Soccer Made Fun's schedule for the week in addition to
it's Intermediate (ages 7-10) and Challenge (ages 10-12)
levels.
Prepare
for Tryouts
05/01/03
2:00 PM
ORLANDO,
FLORIDA (Thursday, May 1, 2003) – With tryouts coming
up in June for central Florida club teams, advanced
training is available for serious players through the Sasvari
Way summer programs the first 2 weeks of
June. From
June 2 - 6, Sasvari
Way will be offering evening sessions from
5:30pm – 8:30pm at Trotters Park for select (ages
8-11), Premier (ages 10-14), and Elite (ages 14-18)
programs that will include a special portion dedicated
to making an impact at team trials.
Additional sessions are offered in the morning
from June 8-12 from 8:00am - 11:00am.
Regardless
of where you intend on playing your advanced soccer,
this program will have offer training to help you
achieve a higher level of play and develop your
confidence to become the player you want to be.
Schwan's
USA CUP Clinics!
04/10/03
2:00 PM
BLAINE,
MINNESOTA (Thursday, April 10, 2003) – For the third
straight, the Schwan’s USA CUP and Tony’s®
Pizza
have teamed up to offer a curriculum of clinics and
seminars that can take your team to the next level. All
participants and coaches are invited to come as
individuals or as a team to sessions that are presented
by Sasvari Way “Training for the Serious Player.”
Tony’s®
Weekend CUP and the Schwan’s USA CUP take place at the
National Sports Center in Blaine, MN and will feature
over 15,000 players from throughout the world.
George Sasvari
will personally conduct clinics as well as invite and
coordinate top coaches from the U.S. and other
countries.
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