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Kezia, Outstanding Member of the TOPSC Awarded Michael Goldberg Scholarship
The East Hudson Youth Soccer League(EHYSL) Dinner of Champions is a July tradition in the Hudson Valley, dating back almost all the way to the league’s founding four decades ago. The league has distributed the Michael Goldberg Scholarship Awards for over a quarter-century in memory of a young EHYSL player who passed away prematurely. Kezia Lovell and Olivia Racetta were honored as this year’s recipients. Kezia Lovell played for the Poughkeepsie Phoenix for six years, capturing multiple league championships, as well as been a player for Arlington High School soccer varsity team. She has been a solid contributor to the school and the community, serving as a committee member and Co-President of the Diversity Club, working with kids at the Valley Christian Church and volunteering at the Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital as well as other community organizations. Kezia achieved a cumulative GPA of 99% and is ranked 134 of 848 classmates at Arlington High School and this fall she will be entering the nursing program at Adelphi University.
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B11U TOPSC Strikers Division Wins B12U Division 2
On July 10th 2018 the (U11) TOPSC Strikers attended the 2017-2018 East Hudson Dinner of Champions at Anthony's Pier 9. The Strikers were recognized for winning their 2018 12-2N division title. Congratulations!    |
US Soccer Grassoots Coaching License
TOPSC will host 4v4 and 7v7 courses on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Greenvale Fields. Both courses introduce U.S. Soccer's Grassroots Coaching Education Philosophy, Play-Practice-Play Methodology, the six Tasks of a Coach, and the characteristics of players in targeted age groups. The 4v4 course is applicable for Intramural coaches working with players in the U5-U8 Divisions. All Intramural Head Coaches that do not hold this license, or a comparable/higher certification, must complete this course. We highly encourage coaches to attend the in-person offering. If you have a conflict on the course date, an online version of the 4v4 course is also available and will be accepted. The 7v7 course is applicable to Travel and Intramural coaches working with players in the U9 - U11 Divisions. All Travel Coaches (Head + Assistant) must possess this license, or a comparable/higher certification, in order to coach with EHYSL. Coaches will need to register via Easter NY Soccer's webiste. TOPSC will reimburse the registration fees for all coaches that successfully complete the course. Please direct questions to your Division Director or the Club's Director of Coaching.  |
TOPSC Strikers are Arch Cup Champions!
The TOPSC Strikers 07 (BU11) ended a season-long tournament yesterday by playing in the Eastern NY Arch Cup Finals on Long Island. Congratulations boys on a convincing win to become Arch Cup Champions!  |
BU11 Strikers Win KASL Tournament
The U11 Strikers attended the KASL Kick Start into Spring tournament on March 4th and went 4-0. Placing first out of six teams making them back to back KASL champions. The boys are working very hard this winter and having great results.  |
BU11 Strikers & BU13 Sparks Win LaGrange Cup
BU11 Strikers went 3-1. BU13 went 4-0. Both teams only conceded one goal the entire tournament. Congratulations to both teams!   |
Marco Lovell - 2017 Girl's Travel Coach of the Year
Please join us in congratulating Marco Lovell for being chosen as Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association's 2017 Girl’s Travel Coach Of The Year. Eastern New York has a membership of over 110,000 youngsters and approximately 25,000 adult coaches and volunteers. HIs selection by ENY's recognition committee was based on a nomination submitted on his behalf and is a most deserved recognition of the outstanding contributions you have made to the Town of Poughkeepsie Soccer Club and our players. Marco was recognized by EHYSL and NY State. This is the first time our club had a travel coach recognized at this level. Attached are the pictures from the EHYL event and Eastern New York Recognition dinner where Marco was formally recognized as the Girls Competitive Coach of the Year for the State. This is outstanding recognition for one of our coaches in our club. Thank you Marco for you commitment and support to TOPSC and it's members.   |
Phoenix are Champs Again!
Congratulations to the HS Girls Phoenix for winning the Division 2 Championship again last season (2016-2017). They have won their Division's title three out of the last four seasons. Congratulations to the players and parents for all their hard work and sacrifice.  |
20% off at Dick's Sporting Goods August 26-27, 2017
As part of our continued partnership with your Dick's Sporting Goods, our bi-annual Soccer Appreciation Weekend will take place at the Poughkeepsie store on 8/26 -8/27. You must present the this coupon to take advantage of the 20% discount as you gear up for school and soccer.  |
New USSF Rules for 9U & 10U (7v7, Build Out Line)
EHYSL is implementing the new USSF rules that effect 9U & 10U divisions this Fall. All teams will play 7v7 and the build out lines go into effect. Details for the rules, along with instructional you tube videos are provided below. |
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