Pegasus FC News: November 2023 |
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Hi All,
As we come to the end of the fall season, I want to express my gratitude to all of you who have contributed to keeping the players active and engaged throughout the season. We have seen significant growth in players as they have developed solid fundamentals and challenged themselves to improve their decision-making skills within game scenarios. It's important to remember that development takes time, and players will grow at different rates within their age group. Please keep in mind that for players the number one goal must always be a love for the game.
When we return in December, coaches will provide evaluations for players so that goals can be set within an individual development plan (IDP). These IDPs are a crucial part of the season when everyone can refocus and plan for the winter. Please take advantage of this opportunity to get to know your coach better and vice versa.
Enjoy your holidays, and I look forward to seeing you all on the field.
Coach Grant Ratcliffe
Director of Coaching
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WELCOME BACK HIGH SCHOOL BOYS! |
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Coach Sal is looking forward to starting his work with the high school boys now that their school teams are finished for the season. Welcome back boys! |
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Show your Pegasus FC spirit with trucker hats, knit hats, hoodies, and more!
Items are available for a Deerfield porch pickup. Sizes are limited and are first ordered, first served.
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If you don't see your preferred size or would like other items, check out soccer. com.
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This season, we were excited to welcome three new coaches to our lineup: Ruben Mora, David Nepomuceno, and Sal Gloria. We introduced you to Coach Mora in our August newsletter. Get to know Coach David and Coach Sal in this newsletter!
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David Nepomuceno
Coach David
Deerfield
First, Pegasus FC congratulates Coach David on earning his USSF D license this past fall. Nepomuceno is in his second year of professional coaching. He has played competitively on local teams for five plus years.
Nepomuceno became passionate about soccer after watching the World Cup on TV as a young boy. He is excited to be working with such a tenured coaching staff at Pegasus FC to learn and grow as a coach.
He loves seeing his players fall in love with the game and makes sure to instill a philosophy of "respect everyone; teammates, competitors, referees, coaches, and spectators" both on and off the pitch.
Again, congratulations and welcome to the club Coach David!
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Sal Gloria
Coach Sal
Waukegan
- 30+ years coaching experience
- USSF D License
Coach Sal has almost 40 years of both coaching and playing experience. He played D1 college soccer at Jacksonville University, Jacksonville Florida and continues playing in a competitive Chicagoland men's soccer league.
As a seasoned coach, Gloria has worked for Greater Libertyville Soccer Association (GLSA), Chicago Magic, North Central United, Eclipse Select, and Spartan FC before joining Pegasus FC this year. He had success at several national championships with both boys' and girls' teams.
"We cannot expect excellence on the soccer field when we do not expect excellence in every aspect of our lives. I coach my players to be excellent at soccer and other aspects of our lives like homework, chores, and how we treat one another," he said.
His greatest satisfaction as a coach comes when he sees, "continuous improvement of my players and teams."
Welcome to the club Coach Sal!
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PRE TRAVEL 'LITTLE BALLERS' PROGRAM |
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Pegasus offers two 7-week indoor sessions in the winter to introduce players aged 5-9 (birth years 2015-2018) to the game of soccer. Our professional coaches work with players of all experiences during this program, which focuses on the fundamentals with less commitment than our travel program. You can register for one or both sessions.
Cost: $280 per 7-week session
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Team Training
Starts Week of
Nov. 27th
(No training during Winter Break Dec 25-Jan. 5th)
To determine your training day, time, and facility, go to your PlayMetrics team calendar. It is also linked to the calendars on your phones.
(NOTE, your team may practice at multiple facilities each week.)
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Indoor League Weekend Games Begin December
League games will start in December and go through March 2024. Coaches will provide team rosters and team specific game schedules.
High school girls finish their indoor practice and league play in February.
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Late Fall Tournament
Schedule has been posted in the PlayMetrics account of participating players.
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Winter Training Uniform
Players should wear the following to training sessions: Grey jersey, black shorts, black socks, shin guards.
Footwear is dependent upon training location.
- Sports Center of Northshore (Diamond) NO CLEATS only gym or turf shoes
- Athletico Center/Willow Hill Dome/WIN: ALLOW cleats, gym shoes, or turf shoes
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Game Day Uniform
If you need to purchase uniform kit replacement gear for your athlete, log into your account on soccer.com, select your player, and order.
New high school boys' families to the club have received a link from soccer.com to purchase your uniform kit.
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WINTER OPTIONAL Games & Player Development |
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Willow Hill Dome - Sunday Tournaments |
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Willow Hill Dome one day Sunday tournaments are back this winter.
If your player has completed the survey to participate, tournament information will be updated in your PlayMetrics account as teams are rostered. (11/19 and 12/3 information will be available shortly)
If your player has NOT completed the survey and is interested in playing, complete the survey now. You will go on a waitlist and may be invited to participate as roster space allows.
Location: Willow Hill Dome 1350 Willow Road, Northbrook
Cost: $50 per player per tournament
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Technical Development
Training (TDT)
Pegasus FC offers two 7-week sessions for travel club players.
Designed to focus on the core fundamental techniques needed to increase player performance including passing and receiving, ball mastery, dribbling, running with the ball, ball striking, and changes in direction. You can register for one or both sessions.
Attire: Grey jersey, black shorts, black socks, shin guards, cleats, gym shoes, or turf shoes
Cost: $210 per 7-week session
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Futsal Games
Pegasus FC offers one 4-week session for U10-U13 travel club players.
Futsal is a game that requires excellent skill and intelligence, composure on the ball as well as a desire to work hard off and on the ball. The speed of play, time on the ball, and decision making required is a big reason why it is considered one of the best developmental tools for soccer players.
WATCH for additional games and expanded age groups in January. (space permitting)
Attire: Grey jersey, black shorts, black socks, shin guards, flat indoor shoes (NO CLEATS)
Cost: $120 for the 4-week session
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FALL TRAVEL CLUB HIGHLIGHTS |
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Fall League and Premiership Team Finishes of Note |
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Finishes within each team's respective division. |
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1st Place
BU8 Red
BU9 Black
BU11 Black
2nd Place
BU9 Red
BU11 Red
BU11 White
3rd Place
BU12 Black
4th Place
BU9 White
BU10 Red
BU12 Red
BU14 Red
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1st Place
GU8 Red
GU8 Black
GU10 Red
GU18 Red
2nd Place
GU9 Red
GU12 Red
GU12 Black
GU15 Black
3rd Place
GU13 Red (State Premiership 7th)
GU14 Red (State Premiership 4th)
4th Place
GU16 Red
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GU11, GU15 and GU19 are still in conference play.
Standings are not available for this newsletter.
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1st place: GU8/9, GU12 White, BU8, BU9 Red, and BU12 Black
2nd place: GU13, BU10 Red, and BU11 Red
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Crystal Lake
Force Classic
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1st place: GU10 Red, GU12 Red, B-2015, and BU14
2nd place: BU11 Red, G-2010, G-2012, and B-2011
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1st place: GU15 Red, GU19, BU8, BU9 Red, BU11 White, and BU12 Red
2nd place: GU8, GU11 Black, GU12 Red, GU12 White, GU14, GU18, BU11 Red, BU13, BU14, and BU15
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ASSISTANT REFEREES (ARs) NEEDED |
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Pegasus FC is looking for assistant referees (ARs). To become an AR, an individual needs to be at least 13 years old and complete the training offered by the United States Soccer Federation and the Illinois Soccer Referee Committee (ISRC). Click here to view a list of courses being offered.
For more information on the Pegasus FC Assistant Referee Program, please contact David Gibson at david@pegasusfc.org
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