December 2018
In this Issue:
  • Futsal News
  • New Junior Board
  • Community Outreach
  • Soccer Clinics & Training
  • Beyond the Game Player
  • Aumni News
  • Travel & Rec News
Calendar of Events
Dec - Feb Futsal programs
Dec 7-9 CCL College Showcase
Dec 15 & 16 - Jefferson Open Futsal Tournament
Dec 20 & 21 Non-Stop Soccer Holiday Mini Camp
FC Richmond Futsal News
Our futsal programs are off to a great start! Practices are well under way and we had our first 20 friendlies at the MAC on Saturday. The positive response to our new facilities was outstanding! The league games begin this weekend. We look forward to hosting the Jefferson Open Futsal Tournament on December 15th & 16th!
Welcome to our New Junior Board Members!
We are excited to announce our first FC Richmond Junior Board of Directors! Welcome to Rebecca Finch, Bella Graber, Dylan Johnson, Caroline Kiefer, Zoe Long, Zach Overstreet, Quinn Pikunas, and Nick Vantre. The Junior Board will act on behalf FC Richmond as ambassadors who will develop leadership skills while engaging FCR families and players in making a difference in our community. We look forward to all of the great work they will do!
Community Outreach
Our staff recently had the opportunity to volunteer at Toys for Tots in preparation for the holiday season! The mission of Toys for Tots is to distribute new toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community. We enjoyed our time sorting toys and preparing bags for families in need. If you or your team are interested in getting involved with Toys for Tots, you can find more info HERE .
Soccer Clinics & Training Opportunities
Total Soccer Training (TST) is a supplemental training program designed to help players reach their full potential. TST offers small group training and one-on-one training. TST training options and pricing structure have been improved to offer more options while saving money! TST group training prices have been lowered, and players can sign up with their OWN group if they would like to train with friends, teammates, etc. For more information click HERE .
Non-Stop Soccer's Holiday Mini-Camp is an indoor camp that will challenge players of all ability levels. This camp is open to recreational and travel team players ages 6-14. Players will focus on ball skills, small sided games, and having fun! The Holiday Mini Camp will take place at the MAC. Register at www.NonStopSoccer.net
"Beyond the Game" Featured Player, Abby Rieck
Abby Rieck, a longtime FC Richmond player and current U-19 Mystx player, recently gave a TED Talk titled “Embracing Your Inner Underdog” in front of an audience of hundreds of people. It focused on being an underdog in the college application process. She said that she was very nervous at first to speak in front of so many people but once she got on stage she began to feel comfortable. “I really just want to encourage people to put themselves out there and take a chance. I really contemplated saying no to the opportunity because I was scared of failure, but I’m really glad that I didn’t let that stop me,” said Abby. Through this TED Talk, Abby was able to go ‘Beyond the Game’ by inspiring many people to step outside of their comfort zones.
Interview and story by Jr. Board Members, Caroline Kiefer and Zoe Long
Alumni News: College Player Updates
Did you know that FC Richmond currently has 30 players playing collegiate soccer? We are very proud of the eight seniors who are wrapping up their college careers. Congratulations to the following players who recently finished their final collegiate seasons: Erin Gill, Sewanee; Mary Virginia Kelley, Randolph Macon; Kathryn Miller, Longwood; Katie Waring, Lynchburg; Andrew Gyimesi, Randolph Macon; Andrew Maeso, Christopher Newport; Ryan Pikunas, Lynchburg; and Zach Pedini, Christopher Newport.

Over 800 players in the club's history have gone on to play collegiate soccer. We look forward to featuring some of these players in our upcoming newsletters. Be on the lookout for our Alumni News!
Travel News
  • Magic & Mystx teams recently finished 4 weekends in NC at the NCFC Showcase events: Jr Boys, Jr Girls, Boys' College and Girls' College Showcases. We played against some very good competition and competed well. Our older boys and girls showcases had many (75+) college coaches in attendance. We will provide updates in the spring as players make their college commitments.

  • The CCL Showcase is this coming weekend. Come out and support our U16-U19 Magic and Mystx teams at River City Sportsplex (schedule found HERE).

  • U13 and U14 Metro Boys won the Virginia Soccer League Divisions - Division II North for U13's and Division III for U14's

  • Capital Fall Classic Update:
  • Boys - U12 Metro Boys - Classic Orange Champions; U14 Metro Boys - Classic Champions
  • Girls - U13 Metro Girls - Classic Champions; U16 Metro Girls - Classic Champions
Rec News
  • Recreational Futsal League begins Sunday, December 9th at the MAC. This is our first season and already there are over 150 players registered for the league. Players will benefit from the speed of the game and working with the ball at their feet in tight spaces.

  • What is Winter Indoor Ball Mastery? Ball Mastery Training is a separate winter indoor program offered to recreational players who want to improve movement with the ball, learn moves to beat a defender and develop confidence and a love for the game. Sign up today! Sessions begin in January.

  • Spring Recreational Soccer - we are currently forming teams for spring soccer. Sign up today! The season begins in early March.

  • The Winter months are the perfect time to take a coaching education course or become a certified referee. For more information about coaching education, visit vysa coaching education and click on the developmental coaching diploma link. To become a certified referee, click here: REFEREE.
The FC Richmond staff would like to thank you for a great 2018! We hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season and Happy New Year!
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