ASA Players Selected for ODP Local , State and International Trip Teams
We’d like to congratulate the following players who were selected for ODP teams this season. Northern District ODP Brendan Murray | 2002 Boys Daniel Colucci | 2005 Boys Meaghan Bucceri | 2005 Girls Caitlin Bucceri | 2003 Girls Michaela McCormack | 2003 Girls Lindy Moss | 2001 Girls State ODP Graydon Campbell | 2005 Boys […]
Coach of the Month: Elmer Lazo
Each month we feature one ASA coach to learn more about his or her background and personal story. This month we’re featuring Coach Elmer, who coaches in our Academy Program, the Futsal League and Junior Academy. Where did you grow up and what’s your favorite soccer memory from your childhood? I grew up in Alexandria, […]
10 Days, 5000 Kids, 1 Community — The Impact of ASA
This post will continue to be updated during the last 10 days of December. 2017 was an incredibly busy, fun and fulfilling year at Alexandria Soccer Association. We launched new programs, developed new facilities, served more kids than ever before and grew our scholarship fund to support even more players. We’re thankful and in awe […]
Pre-session Routines | Good for Injury Prevention & Much More
Co-authored by Jennifer Schwartz, Fitness and Injury Prevention and Robyn Kenney of Mindfulnessathletics.com A Pre-session Routine is a specific process that prepares athletes to have the most productive and focused session possible. We are recommending a recipe of specific tasks that a player can adopt before beginning each training session. If done routinely players will […]
The New Way to Treat and Recover From Concussions
Co-authored by Jenn Schwartz and Noelle Ekonomou DPT of One2One Physical Therapy There is an abundant amount of press and information about concussions and how often they are diagnosed. There is NOT an abundant amount of treatment option information outside of, “rest until your head stops hurting.” This is outdated information and certainly not sound […]
After School Soccer League — Pilot Program
In partnership with Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) we’re piloting a new after school soccer league this Fall at Title I elementary schools Cora Kelly and William Ramsay. By hosting the program immediately after school, at no additional cost, the introductory league experience is structured to eliminate all barriers to participation. Players at Cora Kelly […]
Day 1—We arrived! (Aug. 12)
Check out daily diaries for the entire trip: Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9. Our ASA players gathered at the airport — ready to fly! ASA has arrived! After a full day of travel, direct to Barcelona and connecting to Milan, we arrived in Turin, Italy around […]
Day 2—Turin, Italy (Aug. 13)
C’era Una Volta (once upon a time)… a group of 60 ASA players, coaches and chaperones were able to tour the world renowned Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy. But first, training! We departed for BRS Grugliasco’s training facility after a solid nights rest. The facility, a true “soccer school” (Scuola Calcio), was impressive. The players […]
Day 3—Alexandria Meets Alessandria! (Aug. 14)
The day began with an early wake up call for a bus ride to the city of Asti! Team ASA had a chance to meet with city’s newly elected Minister of Sport, Mario Bovino and local historian, Giuseppe to learn more about the city, which was founded in the 1st century as part of the […]
Day 4—Lifting the Cup! (Aug. 15)
Our day started at the amazing indoor Futsal facility, home of Orange Futsal and the Italian National Futsal team. Orange Futsal hosted a clinic specifically for our players. The session was fast paced and full of learning opportunities. The facility was equally as impressive, a full size Futsal court, built in bleachers high above the […]