Weekly Newsletter
September 9th,
  2016 

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In This Issue
SDFA Success
Players Wanted
SDFA Media
Social Media
Rosters

Announcements:

Check out SDFA on Facebook!!! facebook.com/SanDiegoFootballAcademy

 

2016 Tryouts

We are always looking for talented players to join SDFA. If you are aware of any players who would be a good addition to SDFA, please email Director of Coaching, Johnson Asiedu at johnson@sdfacademy.com

 
No dogs allowed
In order to keep our players and family members safe and maintain compliance with the school disctrict regulations, NO DOGS are allowed on any SDFA practice or game fields. Thank you for your cooperation!
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Dear SDFA Families,
          Its September already, and that means everyone's league season is now beginning this weekend. Keep an eye out for all our SDFA teams in action around SoCal, and please come along for support if in the Mesa Verde / Mt Carmel HS area! 
Have a look b elow for some of our events and recent news going on at SDFA.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OUR TEAMS THIS LEAGUE SEASON. GO SDFA! GO ACADEMY! BE LIONS!
 
SDFA Shooting and Skills Sessions
 
Starting TODAY (September 9th), and every Friday, we will be hosting a special Skills and Shooting session for everyone at SDFA. There is no need to sign up and this will be 100% free.
This program will run every Friday from September 9th until November 11th at the regular Mesa Verde fields.

The sessions will be open to EVERYONE 5yrs-19yrs, whether you play for SDFA or not. So please invite friends/siblings to check it out.
 Boys and Girls...
5yrs - 12yrs: 4:15pm - 5:15pm.

Boys and Girls...
13yrs - 19yrs: 5:15pm - 6:15pm.

Please, EVERYONE should bring a soccer ball (inflated and appropriate size for age group) and shin guards.  
SDFA in Tournaments
SDFA has been involved in a number of tournaments recently, in and around Southern California. Although the season is just getting underway, we have already had a great deal of success with our teams. We are very proud of each team at SDFA and look forward to the next set of fixtures. Below are some of recent success stories.

  Coach Kacie and G2003 Stripe - Notts Labor Day Finalists

  Coach Luan and B2004 Navy - Notts Labor Day Finalists

  Coach Ze and B2006 - 2016 Notts Labor Day Cup Champions 



Coach Rodrigo and B2003 -Champions at 2016 Notts Forest Labor Day Cup


Coach Bello and the B2007 Stripe - Champions of 2016 San Clemente Surf Summer Classic     


Coach Kacie's G2002 - Finalists at NHB Cup 2016. 

SDFA Alumni Arvidson Showing Strength
 
SDFA Grad. Josh Arvidson in Action for Elmhurst

Gnass and Arvidson Lead Bluejay Men Past Anderson
September 3rd, 2016 
ANDERSON, Ind. -
SDFA graduate Josh Arvidson and Alec Gnass scored for Elmhurst men's soccer team as the Bluejays ended a two-game road trip with a 2-0 shutout win at Anderson University.

Arvidson and Gnass scored just 92 seconds apart in the game's first 10 minutes to provide the contest's entire offense. Arvidson struck first, flicking the ball over Anderson keeper Brandon Weer's head and into the back of the net. Derek Dedman assisted on Arvidson's goal just 8:28 into the contest.

 
Gnass padded Elmhurst's lead to two goals just 92 seconds letter. Nick Fecci worked his way to free space and sent a cross to Gnass for the Bluejays' second goal of the contest.
 
Elmhurst's defense did the rest, outshooting Anderson 13-5 in the game and not allowing the Ravens a shot in the entire second half.
Donnie Kevin recorded his second.
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Head to http://sdfacademy.com/sdfa-alumni/ to see more of our Alumni.
Want to Earn Some Extra Money? Try Refereeing 
 
 
Are you interested in obtaining a referee license and earning some extra money for team fees, or for extra spending money?  Consider enrolling in Anyone Can Ref (ACR).

A group of SDFA players has formed an organization called ACR that will provide SDFA players with guidance, mentoring, and potentially financial assistance in the process to become a referee. ACR is player run and has the goal of ensuring that those players interested in earning money for team fees, or for extra spending money will be able to get and running through this program. 

Here is the eligibility:

 - You must be a SDFA player
 - Your birth year has to be 2003 or earlier

Here is what ACR will provide:

 - Guidance on registering for a license through Cal South
 - Additional field training focusing on specific situations with he goal of developing confidence in making calls and dealing with parent and coaches
 - Potential financial assistance for the registration fees, uniform, and equipment for those who qualify
 - Mentoring during the season

There will be an informational meeting on June 23rd at 6:30 pm at the Mesa Verde lunch court.

If you have specific questions prior the that meeting you can email ACR at anyonecanref@gmail.com

Players Wanted For SDFA!!  

A few spots are still available in the following age groups:
Girls 2009, Girls 2007, Girls 2006, Girls 2004, Girls 2003, .
If interested, please contact Coach David Rowe at david@sdfacademy.com
 
Spots are also available with:
Boys 2010, Boys 2005, Boys 2004, Boys 2002, Boys 2003.
If interested, please contact Coach Ze Roberto at Ze@sdfacademy.com

Do you have pictures or videos of your players or teams?
We are looking for visual media and photos of SDFA teams and players. If you have pictures or videos of SDFA players on the field of play or doing anything good in school, the community or workplace, please feel free to send them to us at SDFAmedia@SDFAcademy.com
Be sure to check out SDFA's social media accounts:




SDFA ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Make sure to 'Like' SDFA's page on 
follow us on Twitter  @SDFAcademy and   Instagram 

Players, parents and coaches use #SDFA so everyone can follow wherever soccer takes us! 

SDFA is always looking for quality players to join our club

If you have a friend or family member looking for a new team, have them contact us and our coaching staff with contact you within 24hours for an invitation evaluation: SDFA Tryout Request Registration