Pegasus FC News: November 2024

FROM THE DOC

Dear Parents and Players,

This fall season has been a testament to our soccer club's dedication and community spirit, from thrilling match victories to breakthrough player developments.

Fall Season Triumphs

Our club's journey this fall has been marked by exceptional achievements at every level. Each player has contributed to our collective success story, demonstrating remarkable growth in both technical skills and competitive spirit.

The dedication to excellence has been evident in every practice and match. Our players have embraced the Pegasus FC principles of play, pushing their boundaries and developing strong technical foundations that will serve them well in their soccer journeys.

The construction of the Willow Hill outdoor turf fields represents another exciting milestone for our community. These state-of-the-art facilities will soon provide the perfect stage for our athletes to showcase the distinctive Pegasus style of play under the bright lights.

Our strategic partnership with Libertyville 1974 has opened new horizons for player development. Athletes have thrived in cross-team competitions, adapting to new challenges and forging friendships that extend far beyond the field.

Winter Season: A Time for Growth

As we transition to winter, our expert coaching team has crafted a comprehensive curriculum that combines high-intensity drills, tactical training, and innovative skill-building exercises. The introduction of our TDT circuit training program marks a significant advancement in our winter programming, offering players unprecedented opportunities for focused skill development and increased ball time in an optimal indoor environment.

Each player will receive a personalized development report from their coach in the coming months. This presents an invaluable opportunity for athletes to set ambitious goals and strengthen their connection with their coaches, laying the groundwork for continued growth and success.

Our achievements would not be possible without the extraordinary support system that defines our club - from the enthusiastic parents who bring energy to every game, to our dedicated board volunteers and professional coaching staff who work tirelessly behind the scenes.

Let's carry this momentum forward as we continue to ignite and nurture a deep love for soccer in our young athletes.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Coach Grant

Grant Ratcliffe

Director of Coaching

grant@pegasusfc.org

WHY PEGASUS FC

Enjoy this promotion video created by DMG Group, our Premier Sponsor. It captures the essence of our club, offering professional coaching and building community on and off the pitch.

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY

Thank you for joining other Pegasus FC families at the September Chicago Fire game, supporting our October Bernie's Book Bank children's book drive, and cheering for our DHS and GBS players at Pegasus Night in the late fall. A special shout out to Lynn Koster van Groos for volunteering her time to organize these events.

SPIRIT WEAR

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.

If you don't see your preferred size or would like other items, check out soccer. com.

Order Here

COACHING CORNER

SHOUT OUT TO OUR COACHES

The Pegasus Board and parents thank our coaches for the training they offered on the pitch this season, the support they gave our players outside of practice and appreciate the time they took away from home and family to bring teams to various tournaments.

PRETRAVEL 'LITTLE BALLERS' PROGRAM

WINTER NOTES

WINTER SESSIONS: Starts now! You can also find the training and game information outlined below in your player's PLAYMETRICS account. All training and games are held at Diamond Instincts/Sports Centre of the North Shore (600 Waukegan Rd. #107-#108 in Northbrook)

SPRING SESSION: We are opening our spring registration early due to the growing popularity of our pretravel program. In the spring we offer an 8-week session to introduce players aged 5-9 (birth years 2016-2019) to the game of soccer.

Spring Cost: $300

TRAVEL CLUB PROGRAM

WINTER NOTES

INDOOR WEEKEND LEAGUE GAMES START IN JANUARY

LOCATION: Willow Hill Dome, Northbrook

League games will start in January and go through March 2025. Coaches will provide team rosters and team specific game schedules.

High school girls finish their indoor practice and league play in February.

TEAM TRAINING STARTS THIS WEEK

Check your player’s PLAYMETRICS account for training days, times, locations & training shoe requirements.

(NOTE, your team may practice at multiple facilities each week.)

WINTER TRAINING UNIFORM

Players should wear the following to training sessions: Blue jersey, black shorts, black socks, shin guards.

Footwear is dependent upon training location.

NO CLEATS, only gym or turf shoes:

Diamond Instincts/Sports Center of Northshore
JCC
Caruso Middle School

ALLOWS CLEATS or turf shoes:

Willow Hill Dome
WIN Performance

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 their uniform kits.

OPTIONAL CLUB PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

NEW!! TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT CIRCUIT TRAINING (TDT)

Pegasus FC offers two sessions for travel club players. This NEW TDT program features high-paced circuit training with high-repetition drills, focusing on increasing the player's training intensity and skill set.

Location: High-Five Sports Zone, Northbrook Court

Attire: Blue jersey, black shorts, black socks, shin guards, gym shoes, or turf shoes (NO CLEATS)

Cost:

Session 1 (7-weeks) $225

Session 2 (6-weeks) $190

You can register for one or both sessions.

GOALIE DROP IN TRAINING

Continue to work on your goalkeeping skills at these weekly supplemental sessions.

Location: WIN Performance, Highland Park

Shoes: Cleats or turf shoes

Registration is not required and there is no additional fee.

FALL TRAVEL CLUB HIGHLIGHTS

FALL LEAGUE AND CUP FINISHES OF NOTE

Congratulations to GU11 White, GU13 Red and GU17 on your 2nd place finishes in divisional league play this season.

SPECIAL ACCOLADES

Congratulations BU12 and Coach Cesar!

Congratulations BU12 Red and Coach Jonny!

Congratulations to Ella Payne on winning the IL Premiership Golden Boot for scoring the most goals in the competition. Great job GU16 and Coach Greg!

Good luck to Olivia Levin, Abby Samson and Abby Warhaftig in the ECNL National College Showcase in December. Our partnership with FC1974 enables them to have this level of college recruitment exposure.

Congratulations to these players and their teams; GU16, GU14, GU13 Red, and GU12 Red and their coaches, Gibbo, Greg, and Grant!

FALL TOURNAMENT RESULTS

ASSISTANT REFEREES (ARs) NEEDED

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