Courage '95 Gold players selected for the Northern District ODP:
1995
Stephanie Bruns
Jordan Kestel
Jessica Leonard
Rachel Marion
1996
Jewel Christian
Caitlyn Flores
Colleen Gawkins
Annah Lindberg
Arianna Reichardt
Niomi Serrano
Ashley Skertic
Congratulations to all!
Champions!
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Monday, August 15, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
PWSI Courage '95 Gold Wins Premier League Championship!!
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| Pictured L - R: GK Arianna Reichardt, 2nd row Rachel Marion, Ashley Skertic, Annah Lindberg, Niomi Serrano, Colleen Gawkins, Jewel Christian, Melanie Lytle, 3rd row - Coach Chris Jones, Thyla Peterson, Bertha Martinez, Jessica Leonard, Jordan Kestel, Emily Lung, Cassidy Rowell, Siobhan O'Toole & Asst. Coach Steve Huffman The ‘95 Gold team rose above adversity to capture the Premier League crown for U15 girls. Saturday’s match was against a tough World Class Soccer Team from New York. Defender Jordan Kestel scored first on a long direct kick perfectly placed. Later in the first half, Niomi Serrano passed the ball to Melanie Lytle who fired a rocket past the keeper. World Class refused to give up and tied the score in the 2nd half. The final goal was put in the net by Jewel Christian on an assist from Annah Lindberg. The 3-2 victory allowed the Courage Gold to proceed to the Final on Sunday against Match Fit Chelsea from New Jersey. It was a battle of the unbeaten Premier League North and South Champions. In the first half, Ashley Skertic placed a corner kick into the box and Annah Lindberg headed the ball into the net. Both teams continued to battle until the final whistle, but the strong defensive play and goalkeeping prevented any other goals. Despite injuries and fatigue from busy high school soccer schedules, Courage Gold under the leadership of Coach Chris Jones dug deep, kept the focus on team, and found the collective heart and will to achieve a goal set back in the Fall. This Championship qualifies the team to compete against the Region 1 state champions in late June for an opportunity to qualify for the National Championship. The PWSI Courage ‘95 Gold would like to thank PWSI for their support and encouragement. |
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Sara Lott Memorial/Saunders 5K/ 1 mile Fun Run
The Sara Lott Memorial / Saunders 5K / 1 mile Fun Run is April 30th at 8am at Saunders Middle School. The proceeds from the Fun Run benefit the Sara Lott Memorial Scholarship Fund. It was established in memory of Sara Lott who played for MCSA and NVSC from 2002 to 2008. She played on U6 through U12 teams as a Recreational player and progressed to a Jr. Majestics Travel player. She began playing in the field and quickly gravitated to the goalkeeping position. In her last years she advanced to the ODP level. The Scholarship fund provides awards to female goalkeepers around Sara's age group; U12 - U16, that can benefit from additional, specific goalkeeper training to enhance their skills to support their teams. It pays for a fall season of individual or group training for a goalkeeper depending on their needs. Since the fund was started in 2008 there have been 7 recipients of this award throughout the Northern VA region.
If you would like to participate in the Fun Run, click on the link below, or go to the Saunders middle school web site to sign up early. You can also sign up on the day of the event at the Middle School.
We are proud that our goalie, Arianna Reichardt, won a Sara Lott Goalkeeper Scholarship in 2010. She and the team benefited from the extra training.
Many of our Courage 95 Gold girls knew and played soccer with Sara. She is missed by all.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Gold Takes Shot at Region I Title
Article by Dave Utnik in News & Messenger on 4/19/2011
"Courage to battle for top spot - Face North Division runner-up CFC in Region I championships in Delaware."
"'Every game was approached with a mindset of win or go home,' goalie Arianna Reichardt said. 'From the goalie to the forwards, everyone is expected to perform at a high caliber.'"
"An undefeated record pretty much confirms that."
"Seven different players - Annah Lindberg, Colleen Gawkins, Emily Lung, Jewel Christian, Jessica Leonard, Jordan Kestel, and Niomi Serrano - scored at least one goal during league play."
"'The players were very excited to be accepted into the Region I Premier League and immediately set a goal to win first place,' Courage coach Chris Jones said. 'This team has great chemistry, athleticism, and tremendous talent.'"
"'We knew we wanted to make it to regionals,' (Thyla) Peterson said."
For the complete article and pictures:
http://www2.insidenova.com/sports/2011/apr/19/courage-95-gold-takes-shot-region-i-title-ar-983927/
"Courage to battle for top spot - Face North Division runner-up CFC in Region I championships in Delaware."
"'Every game was approached with a mindset of win or go home,' goalie Arianna Reichardt said. 'From the goalie to the forwards, everyone is expected to perform at a high caliber.'"
"An undefeated record pretty much confirms that."
"Seven different players - Annah Lindberg, Colleen Gawkins, Emily Lung, Jewel Christian, Jessica Leonard, Jordan Kestel, and Niomi Serrano - scored at least one goal during league play."
"'The players were very excited to be accepted into the Region I Premier League and immediately set a goal to win first place,' Courage coach Chris Jones said. 'This team has great chemistry, athleticism, and tremendous talent.'"
"'We knew we wanted to make it to regionals,' (Thyla) Peterson said."
For the complete article and pictures:
http://www2.insidenova.com/sports/2011/apr/19/courage-95-gold-takes-shot-region-i-title-ar-983927/
Monday, April 11, 2011
PWSI U15 Girls Sweep Region One League by Storm
This past weekend the Courage 95 Gold team wrapped up First Place in the Region 1 Premier League South! Congratulations Gold!!
For the complete article:
http://www.scribd.com/full/52759125?access_key=key-jqrbfv38nqfdgo8c9ts
Pictures courtesy of Gawkins Family
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For the complete article:
http://www.scribd.com/full/52759125?access_key=key-jqrbfv38nqfdgo8c9ts
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Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Courage '95 Gold Keeper, Arianna Reichardt Selected for 2010 Sara Lott Scholarship
Congratulations, Ari!! Your teammates are all very proud of you!
To qualify for the scholarship, Arianna submitted an essay describing how soccer affected her life and helped develop her character. She also submitted recommendations from her coach, trainer and a teacher. She was awarded $1000 to use for training during the 2010-2011 soccer year. Ari elected to continue her training at the 24/7 Goal Keeping Academy. (aka 24/7 GK and 247 GK). Her trainers there are John O'Hara, Asst. Coach at GMU; Mike Ammann, former English League Goalkeeper and MLS All Star; and Tim Lucas, US ODP Goalie Coach. For more information about 24/7 GK: www.247gk.com/ .
The Sara Lott Memorial Soccer Scholarship was established in 2008. Applicants for the scholarship must be female, and must have participated in U12 to U17 travel/select soccer during the previous year at a club or school level. The scholarship is funded by the Sara Lott/Saunders Memorial 5K/1 Mile Walk/Run which will be held on April 30, 2011. For more information about Sara, the Walk/Run, or applying for the scholarship go to:
http://www.sara-lott.com/
Questions may be emailed to: dakeeper101@yahoo.com
To qualify for the scholarship, Arianna submitted an essay describing how soccer affected her life and helped develop her character. She also submitted recommendations from her coach, trainer and a teacher. She was awarded $1000 to use for training during the 2010-2011 soccer year. Ari elected to continue her training at the 24/7 Goal Keeping Academy. (aka 24/7 GK and 247 GK). Her trainers there are John O'Hara, Asst. Coach at GMU; Mike Ammann, former English League Goalkeeper and MLS All Star; and Tim Lucas, US ODP Goalie Coach. For more information about 24/7 GK: www.247gk.com/ .
The Sara Lott Memorial Soccer Scholarship was established in 2008. Applicants for the scholarship must be female, and must have participated in U12 to U17 travel/select soccer during the previous year at a club or school level. The scholarship is funded by the Sara Lott/Saunders Memorial 5K/1 Mile Walk/Run which will be held on April 30, 2011. For more information about Sara, the Walk/Run, or applying for the scholarship go to:
http://www.sara-lott.com/
Questions may be emailed to: dakeeper101@yahoo.com
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Northern Virginia Repeats as U14 North American Champions
Northern Virginia Repeats as U14 North American Champions
Majestics Top Chicago Fire in Penalty Kicks, Jordan Kestel Named MVP
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Taken from USLSoccer.com
After being 30 seconds away from elimination during group play two days earlier, capturing their second consecutive Super Y-League North American Finals title was especially sweet for the Northern Virginia Majestics. The Majestics needed penalty kicks to get the job done for the second consecutive day, defeating the Chicago Fire Juniors by a 5-4 margin following a scoreless tie.
Central defender Jordan Kestel produced the winning kick in the sixth round, and even that produced its own level of drama as Kestel’s high shot hit the crossbar, bounced straight down and then back up off the crossbar and into the net. It forced Kestel’s teammates, primed to rush the field to celebrate, to do a studder-step on the sidelines before piling on their team MVP.
"Obviously you’ve got to be proud of the girls," Majestics Head Coach Chris Jones said. "Two days in a row penalty kicks and all the players came up huge."
Jones singled out the play of keeper Arianna Reichardt, who for the second day in a row made a huge stop after one of her teammates had missed. It was Reichardt’s save on the Chicago Fire’s sixth shooter that set up Kestel’s heroics. (Photo courtesy of Gerald Barnhart)
Majestics Top Chicago Fire in Penalty Kicks, Jordan Kestel Named MVP
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Taken from USLSoccer.com
After being 30 seconds away from elimination during group play two days earlier, capturing their second consecutive Super Y-League North American Finals title was especially sweet for the Northern Virginia Majestics. The Majestics needed penalty kicks to get the job done for the second consecutive day, defeating the Chicago Fire Juniors by a 5-4 margin following a scoreless tie.
Central defender Jordan Kestel produced the winning kick in the sixth round, and even that produced its own level of drama as Kestel’s high shot hit the crossbar, bounced straight down and then back up off the crossbar and into the net. It forced Kestel’s teammates, primed to rush the field to celebrate, to do a studder-step on the sidelines before piling on their team MVP.
"Obviously you’ve got to be proud of the girls," Majestics Head Coach Chris Jones said. "Two days in a row penalty kicks and all the players came up huge."
Jones singled out the play of keeper Arianna Reichardt, who for the second day in a row made a huge stop after one of her teammates had missed. It was Reichardt’s save on the Chicago Fire’s sixth shooter that set up Kestel’s heroics. (Photo courtesy of Gerald Barnhart)
U14 Majestics Edge Freedom to Advance into Championship
U14 Majestics Edge Freedom to Advance into Championship
Goalkeeper Ari Reichardt Saves Three Before Scoring Winning Penalty Kick
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After ninety grueling minutes and an additional twenty of overtime, the U14 Northern Virginia Majestics and Washington Freedom faced penalty kicks to resolve the scoreless morning in the Super Y-League North American Championship semifinal match Monday morning in Tampa, Florida. Both sides showed their grit and resilience by remaining deadlocked after ten penalty kicks each, but Northern Virginia goalkeeper Ari Reichardt finally decided the stalemate in dramatic fashion with a low blast untouched into the right corner.
Fresh off a dramatic victory the night before, the Majestics squared off against a Freedom squad filled with familiar faces from the Northern Virginia and DC metro area. Each side launched numerous aggressive attacks forward, only to find their efforts thwarted by sturdy defensive lines throughout the match and overtime. Although scoring opportunities were rare, each squad exhibited quality play through the midfield to no avail.
As fatigue became apparent on the faces and wobbly knees of the players, the referee’s whistle sounded to end the second overtime period and the start of penalty kick tie-breakers. The initial round of five kicks concluded with an athletic save from each keeper, but could not produce a decision. Five rounds later, Reichardt found herself in an unusual position, lining up to shoot the ball rather than deflect a penalty kick. With twelve yards and a solid Washington keeper separating herself and a victory for her team, Reichardt calmly strode to penalty spot and struck true to launch the ecstatic Majestics into the title match.
The U14 Majestics face a rematch with the Chicago Fire Junior to defend their North American title earned in 2009. Northern Virginia and Chicago met in the group rounds, with the Majestics emerging victorious on a last minute own goal to win.
NVFC, comprised of the Northern Virginia Royals (male), Northern Virginia Majestics (female), and NOVA FC (male and female) USL teams, is also represented by thirty-three players in the previous SYL ODP Camp pool announced last February. Thirty-two players from the Royals, Majestics, and NOVA FC Super Y-League programs comprised Northern Virginia’s representation the previous year.
The USL North American Finals will be held in Tampa, Florida, and is scheduled to run from November 19th through November 23rd. A total of sixteen teams will clash at every age level in the boys Super Y-League’s U13-U17 divisions. On the girls side, twelve teams will meet from each of the five age divisions. The 2010 version of the Super Y-League finals is the greatest representative of elite youth talent in North America now that the league encompasses nine regions across the United States and Canada.
Goalkeeper Ari Reichardt Saves Three Before Scoring Winning Penalty Kick
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After ninety grueling minutes and an additional twenty of overtime, the U14 Northern Virginia Majestics and Washington Freedom faced penalty kicks to resolve the scoreless morning in the Super Y-League North American Championship semifinal match Monday morning in Tampa, Florida. Both sides showed their grit and resilience by remaining deadlocked after ten penalty kicks each, but Northern Virginia goalkeeper Ari Reichardt finally decided the stalemate in dramatic fashion with a low blast untouched into the right corner.
Fresh off a dramatic victory the night before, the Majestics squared off against a Freedom squad filled with familiar faces from the Northern Virginia and DC metro area. Each side launched numerous aggressive attacks forward, only to find their efforts thwarted by sturdy defensive lines throughout the match and overtime. Although scoring opportunities were rare, each squad exhibited quality play through the midfield to no avail.
As fatigue became apparent on the faces and wobbly knees of the players, the referee’s whistle sounded to end the second overtime period and the start of penalty kick tie-breakers. The initial round of five kicks concluded with an athletic save from each keeper, but could not produce a decision. Five rounds later, Reichardt found herself in an unusual position, lining up to shoot the ball rather than deflect a penalty kick. With twelve yards and a solid Washington keeper separating herself and a victory for her team, Reichardt calmly strode to penalty spot and struck true to launch the ecstatic Majestics into the title match.
The U14 Majestics face a rematch with the Chicago Fire Junior to defend their North American title earned in 2009. Northern Virginia and Chicago met in the group rounds, with the Majestics emerging victorious on a last minute own goal to win.
NVFC, comprised of the Northern Virginia Royals (male), Northern Virginia Majestics (female), and NOVA FC (male and female) USL teams, is also represented by thirty-three players in the previous SYL ODP Camp pool announced last February. Thirty-two players from the Royals, Majestics, and NOVA FC Super Y-League programs comprised Northern Virginia’s representation the previous year.
The USL North American Finals will be held in Tampa, Florida, and is scheduled to run from November 19th through November 23rd. A total of sixteen teams will clash at every age level in the boys Super Y-League’s U13-U17 divisions. On the girls side, twelve teams will meet from each of the five age divisions. The 2010 version of the Super Y-League finals is the greatest representative of elite youth talent in North America now that the league encompasses nine regions across the United States and Canada.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
U14 Majestics Set To Defend Title
Clinch spot in 2010 Super-Y Finals
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Northern Virginia Majestics News Release - novafc.org
August 3, 2010
With two games remaining in the 2010 Super Y-League South Atlantic regular season, the U14 Northern Virginia Majestics guaranteed themselves a return trip to Tampa following a 2-0 defeat of instate rival Richmond Kickers. The young Majestics return to the North American Finals after going undefeated at the tournament a year ago to claim the Super Y-League continental title at the U13 age group.
The U14 Majestics claimed an automatic spot into the United Soccer Leagues Youth North American Finals following two winning results this week, knocking off Fredericksburg 3-0 on Tuesday evening before beating the Kickers on the following afternoon. With two berths awarded to the U14 South Atlantic Division, the wins guaranteed the Majestics a first or second place finish in the grouping.
Northern Virginia currently remains in a tie with Richmond for first place atop the division in points, however the upstart Majestics hold both a head-to-head advantage and a game in-hand over the Kickers. The Majestics also hold a healthy plus 32 goal differential advantage in the division, assuring them the top seed with a win in either of their two remaining games.
With games still remaining against Triangle FC and NOVA FC, the Majestics have only given up a single goal for the 2010 season so far. In 2009, the Majestics gave up only two goals on the year, one during the regular season and one in the 3-1 North American Finals championship match victory against Rage SC.
Several other Northern Virginia youth teams are within reach of qualifying in their respective age groups over the next week of play. On the boy’s side, the U14 Royals have nearly clinched while the U15 and U16 Royals each are closing in on championship spots. The U16 NOVA FC boys also remain in contention for one of two championship bids in that age group. The U15 Majestics could earn the trip to Tampa with a Wednesday win over Triangle this week and the U16 Majestics remain alive on the girl’s side.
The USL did not field a South Atlantic Division in the U17 age groups for boys or girls in 2010.
The USL North American Finals will be held in Tampa, Florida, and is scheduled to run from November 19th through November 22nd. A total of sixteen teams will clash at every age level in the boys Super Y-League’s U13-U17 divisions. On the girls side, twelve teams will meet from each of the five age divisions. The 2010 version of the Super Y-League finals is the greatest representative of elite youth talent in North America now that the league encompasses nine regions across the United States and Canada.
Northern Virginia Football Club is comprised of the Northern Virginia Royals (male), Northern Virginia Majestics (female), and NOVA FC USL teams. The club was represented by both thirty-three players in SYL ODP Camp pool and nine teams in the 2009 North American Finals. Northern Virginia FC was named the number one Super Y-League club in North America in 2010, a ranking system that combines team performance, division championships, and club operations.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
U13 Majestics Claim the 2009 North American Super-Y League (SYL) Title
From novasc.org
The U13 Majestics Super Y League team made up of the players from the NVSC Jr. Majestics 95 Gold travel team swept the competition and clenched the Super Y-League (SYL) North American Championship title at Ed Radice Soccer Complex in Tampa, Florida.
The U13 Majestics capped a perfect (12-0-0) 2009 Super Y league season with 35 goals for and just 1 goal against. The team’s record captured the South East Region and classified the Northern Virginia Majestics as the top seed going into the North American Championship Tournament.
The 2009 season centered on a well balanced team starting with a “Solid Wall” Defense (Goalie- Arianna Reichardt, Defensive Backs- Brianna Aldo, Olivia DuPont, Jordan Kestel, Bertha Martinez and Siobahn O’Toole), a “Controlling” Mid-Field (Maggie Chapman, Jessica Leonard, Ashley Skertic and Cassidy Rowell) and “Fast & Furious” Forwards (Jewel Christian, Dixie Johnson, Annah Lindberg and Thyla Peterson).
The U13 Majestics took their “shut them down and attack” formula into the North American National Super Y League Tournament and out classed their competition. Through teamwork and communication, they shut out their preliminary competition (3-0-0) with 8 goals for and 0 against. The Defensive Wall frustrated their opponents’ scoreless advances allowing the Midfielders to press the ball goal-ward to the “ever attacking” and focused Forwards. The team extended this formula into the semi-finals defeating Coastal FC (3–0).
The Championship game against Rage SC started quickly with the defense and midfielders controlling the ball and generating an early strike by Jewel Christian. The Defense kept the Rage out of their goal box for most of the game and a pair of goals from Annah Lindberg proved enough to capture the 2009 North American Championship (3-1). Lindberg’s efforts won her the SYL Tournament MVP. Coach Chris Jones, his first national title, praised the team's efforts, "Their teamwork and motivation lead to a classy tournament win."
The four-day tournament featured the top SYL clubs in the United States and Canada. The North American tournament title capped a perfect 17-0-0 season for Northern Virginia in the squad’s first SYL season.
Super-Y enhances the year round development of NVSC players and provides the opportunity to play Top Rated Nationally ranked teams. Teams train and compete over the summer season for the North American Finals held in November.
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