Developmental Program

 

Developmental Program - Fall, 2008

Every Friday:

4:30 to 5:30 PM ----- 1st and 2nd Grade Teams

5:30 to 6:30 PM ----- 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Grade Teams

 

 

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Lou Sventora: Lou Sventora has been a strong supporter of the Elwood Soccer Club since our inception in 1994. He is the past President of the Sachem Youth Soccer League and Founder of the Suffolk Soccer Inter-league. Of all his accomplishments, the one thing that stands out the most is his love of training and the development of the youth soccer player. He is going to be a tremendous addition to our program and we are very excited to have him aboard.  
     
TRAINERS
Allison Nelson: All League, All County and All State player at John Glenn HS. Two time 1st team All Regional Player at Plattsburgh State University. Captain of both High School and College teams. Certified Trainer with L.I. Junior Soccer League. Presently playing for the Elwood Goaldiggers.
Position: Anywhere but prefers Sweeper		  
Brooke DeRosa: All League, All County and All State player at Ronkonkoma H.S.
Rookie of the year Division 1 Syracuse University. Played at Hofstra this past Fall and became their 2nd highest leading scorer for a season. Presently playing fot the L.I. Lady Riders and the Elwood Goaldiggers.
Position: Anywhere but prefers Striker		  
Jackie Walsh: All League, All County player at Ronkonkoma H.S. Played for Adelphi University and the Lady Riders. Has trained numerous teams for the L.I.Junior Soccer League as well as the Elwood Soccer Club.
Position: Anywhere but prefers Striker/Midfield		  
Jen Campisi: All League, All County and All State player at Commack H.S. Collegiate player at Bryant University. Jen has unbeleavable training skills with children. She has been a major part of the Elwood Goaldiggers 5 Women Open Championships in the last 5 Years.
Position: Anywhere but prefers Defense. Opponents have a hard time scoring when Jen is in the backfield.		  
Trish Walsh: All League, All County player at Ronkonkoma H.S. Played for Vassar College where she was defensive player of the year. Presently playing for the Elwood Goaldiggers, she has helped her team win 5 Womens Open Division 1 Championships.
Position: Anywhere but prefers Defense.		  
Alissa Karcz: All League, All County player at Whitman H.S. Played for Oneonta State when they won the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. Alissa has in the past coached and trained with the LIJSL Camps and presently with the Elwood soccer club.
Position: Anywhere but prefers midfield wing. Recently played sweeper for Elwood Goaldiggers in 5-0 win over Lindenhurst.		  
Marisa Glaser: All League Goalkeeper at John Glenn H.S. Played for Albany State University. Marisa has trained under the guidance of Hoffstra Goalkeeper trainer Ed Schieferstein and former Lady Riders Goalkeeper Jodi Yeres. Marisa is presently the goalkeeper trainer at Elwood SC.
Position: Goalkeeper		  
Dave Hausch:

Mr. Hausch has the distinction of being the only ALL AMERICAN SOCCER PLAYER TO EVER COME OUT OF JOHN GLENN H.S. Dave went on to play in college and is now the driving force in the Elwood SC Developmental Program.

  

 

 

As you can see, we have the makings of an exceptional developmental program here with some very competent trainers. Now all we need is the cooperation of all the coaches and parents in our organization to get our children to these training sessions.