Lincoln Fields: OPEN
Grass Fields: CLOSED
Updated: 5-24-2013, 9:30 PM
May 10, 2013 By
Fall 2013 Travel Team Evaluations: May 20-June 3
Evaluation Schedule
Please attend the session for next years age group (not your current age group).
Attending the session does not mean you are registered.
FALL 2013 Registration is now open
2013-14 Lexington Player Development Academy (LPDA) Tryouts
May 2, 2013 By
The LPDA is directed by LUSC Director of Coaching, Brendan Donahue.
| BU13/14, GU13/14 LPDA tryouts Tuesday June 11th @ Lincoln 1 5:30pm to 7:00pm |
GU17 LPDA Tryout Thursday June 13th @ Lincoln 1 7:00pm to 8:30pm |
| BU11/12, GU11/12 LPDA tryouts Monday June 3rd @ Lincoln 1 7:00pm to 8:30pm |
BU17 LPDA Tryout Tuesday June 11th @ Lincoln 1 7:00pm to 8:30pm |
Note: The LPDA tryouts are independent from and not a replacement for LUSC evaluations. All interested LUSC travel soccer players should attend their age groups evaluations!
LUSC Kick-Off the Summer Clinic Announced! LUSC Mid-Summer Clinic Announced!
April 24, 2013 By
Hi Families,
I wanted to take a moment to announce the dates for our LUSC Kick-Off the Summer and LUSC Mid-Summer Clinics. It is our intention to provide Lexington children with high-level clinics that have an outstanding staff at an affordable cost. The clinics will promote soccer in a fun atmosphere that emphasizes learning the game in a manner appropriate to each player’s needs.
LUSC Kick-Off The Summer Clinic:
- Grades: 1st through 8th
- Date: Tuesday June 25th through Friday June 28th
- Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Location: Diamond Middle School
- Cost: $120 per child
LUSC Mid-Summer Clinic:
- Date: Monday July 15th through Thursday July 18th
- Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Location: Diamond Middle School
- Grades: 1st through 8th
- Cost: Early Bird Discount! $140.00 when registering prior to May 15th, $160.00 when registering after May 15th
Both clinics will serve Lexington players of all abilities.The information to register is located on the register page. I’m confident that the staff that we have committed will provide one of the best clinic options you’ll find anywhere for a one week soccer clinic.
Camp Director:Brendan Donahue – LUSC Director of Coaching – On January 1st, 2006 Brendan became the first full-time Director of Coaching for Lexington United Soccer Club. Prior to Lexington, Brendan, a graduate of Middlebury College, spent over a decade coaching collegiate soccer at the DI and III levels. Coach Donahue’s previous youth experiences include, serving as The Boston Blast Technical Director, Head coaching in the MA Olympic Development Program and working as a MASS Youth Instructional Staff Coach and Coaching Course Instructor. Coach Donahue has had articles published nationally in the NSCAA Journal, US Youth Soccer’s Coaches Connection and his piece on “Maximizing Your Warm-up” was presented at the USYSA National Convention. Brendan is currently a member of the MYSA Cultural and Player Development Committee, a group with a mission to enhance the development and enjoyment of all soccer players throughout the state.
Coach Donahue’s Licensure:
- US Soccer Federation, USSF “A” License
- National Soccer Coaches Association of America, NSCAA Premier Diploma
- US Youth Soccer, National Youth License
- Coerver Youth Diploma
Camp Coordinator 3rd through 8th Grade: Tom Heimreid- LUSC Assistant Director of Coaching- Coach Heimreid became the LUSC Asssistant DOC on January 1st 2013.Tommy holds his UEFA “B” license and NSCAA Advanced National Diploma. Coach Heimreid previously held the positions of Director of Elite Futures Soccer Academy for Princeton Soccer Association (NJ) and Camp Director for Advanced Total Soccer Coaching, Bound Brook NJ.Tommy was a three time captain and four year starter at Northeastern University where he earned both All America East and All Rookie team honors.
Camp Coordinator 1st and 2nd Grade: Paul Mallen- LUSC Co-Coordinator for Youth Development.Coach Mallen holds his FA 1 & 2 Badges as well the FA First Aid and Child Protection Course Diploma.Paul came to Lexington after having served on the MLS Camps Coaching Staff. Paul has become a central figure in the Lexington Soccer Community and is a significant contributor to the LUSC player development curriculum.Paul is currently progressing through the USSF Licensing courses.
All the Best,
Brendan Donahue
TOPS Program
April 21, 2013 By
Program Director: TBD
Dates: Saturdays, May 4, 11, 18, June 1, 8- Diamond Field, 12:30-2:00 PM.
TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community based program that is designed to meet the needs of children and young adults that have physical and/or intellectual disabilities. The program is geared towards player development rather than to competition. We make it a fun and meaningful experience for your child. The program will be full of games and activities adapted in ways that ensure your child will learn at his/her own pace. Practices and games will be organized. [Read more...]
Congratulations to the GU12 LPDA White and Blue teams!
April 14, 2013 By
Congratulations to the GU12 LPDA White and Blue teams in winning the MA Futsal GU12 Central (Blue) and South (White) Divisions!
For the winter season, the GU12 LPDA entered two teams, White and Blue, in the MA Futsal league. On Saturday March 23, LPDA White won the South Division Championship 8-1 against the Cambridge Rip Tides, a team that they had tied during the regular season. Later that same afternoon, LPDA Blue won the Central Division Championship 8-6 against the Brookline Hurricanes, a team they lost to in the first game of the futsal season.
The GU12 South Championship LPDA White team is shown left to right, front row – Ella T., Eliza, Maria, back row – Karen, Abby, Avani, Jamie, Maia and Jenny, missing – Coach Tom Heimreid.
The GU12 Central Championship LPDA Blue team is shown left to right, front row – Mike, Karen, Claire, Maia, back row – Ava, Ella T. Bea, Avani and Grace, missing – Coach Tom Heimreid.
Congratulations to the LPDA GU14 White Team on winning the South Division Futsal MA League!
March 30, 2013 By
The girls went into the post season seeded #1 after going unbeaten in the regular season. The semi-final was a much-anticipated local derby against the Pink ladies, after a game in the regular season. The semi-final fulfilled its promise, after fiercely contested match it took 2 late goals to push the girls over the line as 9-8 winners. The LPDA White team clinched the Championship in final against #2 seed Chaos United with an excellent performance and decisive 8-2 win to take home the trophy.
Back Row, Left to Right: Susannah Gaines, Stephanie Park, Leah Smith, Jocelyn Geller, Lara Parizek, Alexandra Barrett.
Front Row, Left to Right: Anne Ilsley, Katie McKinley, Sarah Wilner, Emily McKinley.
Schedules are Posted
March 29, 2013 By
The Practice Schedule and the Saturday Home Game Schedule have been posted and are linked from the schedules page on the website.
Please check your times and locations and let me know if you would like to move to another field or night where there is more room. Lincoln is full every night.
Please also check your home game schedule against the BAYS version and let me know if you see any discrepancies. We schedule our referees from this home game schedule. Make-up games will be noted in both of these schedules so check the practice schedule frequently during the season to make note of any exceptions (in red) that may interfere with your normal practice.
Thank you and have a good season.
Nina
Why Do You Coach?
March 29, 2013 By
Answering what appears to be on the surface a very simple question is part of every coach’s journey. One of my favorite answers to the question comes from Lou Holtz in his book Wins, Losses, and Lessons. Here is what Coach Holtz said:
“Coaching gives one a chance to be successful as well as significant. The difference between those two is that when you die, your success comes to an end. When you are significant, you continue to help others be successful long after you are gone. Significance lasts many lifetimes. That is why people teach, why people lead, and why people coach.”
A wonderful answer to an important question, but that is coach Holtz’s answer not mine. Every coach will have a different answer and it may evolve over time. An answer I often here from volunteer coaches is, I coach because I love my child and want to participate in their life, or no one else would, so I thought I’d fill the void. Both legitimate and good reasons to coach, but I ask all coaches to reflect on their own reasons for coaching.
Like many coaches, I have considered this question and have had many varied reasons for coaching over my twenty years in the role. I love the game of soccer, I like the competition athletics provide, it’s fun, but what I have come to understand during my time in Lexington and being a part of such a wonderful community is that I coach because I love the growth that it provides in my life and in the lives of the people that I come across.
Being a father of three boys under the age of five, I’m always awestruck at how quickly they “grow”. Growth involves struggles and obstacles along the way. Mistakes will be made and set backs will occur, but it’s amazing to watch a child persevere to take their first steps, or draw a sea monster better than before, or write a letter a little more clearly. The joy they exhibit in this personal growth is one I cherish and get to share with them. Coaching allows me to share these types of moments with so many different people. Their growth inspires me to keep growing in turn.
Watching a young player struggle with the ball at his or her feet, and then spend hours working to master a command of it is a form of growth. Observing a player that is shy come out of her shell and begin to interact with her teammates is a form of growth. Observing a player pick up after himself and help clear the field instead of having a parent do it is a form of growth. Watching a coach go from a tentative novice to one that can take charge and lead a group is a form of growth. The opportunities for growth are endless, which to me is what makes the game, and life, so special. Not only do the children (and coaches) benefit in these moments, but they begin to progress as people whether it is from the discipline to put in the necessary effort, learning to cooperate with their peers, or to begin to take ownership of a task. It’s awesome to observe and be a part of.
Two of the great motivators for me in my coaching are the children and the volunteer coaches. Can I provide a better practice, a more understanding ear, and a more thoughtful voice? Searching for ways to do this has helped me grow. I’ve made mistakes along the way, but I’ve learned to embrace them and grow from them. At the end of my practices I’m very fortunate that I often have people say thank you. Those are two wonderful words that often don’t get said enough, but I would be remiss if I didn’t say thank you in return. Thank you for allowing me to coach and continue to grow. Whether it’s taking our first steps, or watching our children do the same, there is always a joy and satisfaction that only growth
Spring Thursday Skills Clinics
March 26, 2013 By
Thursday Afternoon Advanced Skills 1st & 2nd Grade
This program will be directed by Paul Mallen, LUSC Player Development Co-coordinator and GU14 LPDA Coach. Paul will be assisted by Lauren Lukis, Head Women’s Soccer Coach at Bentley College and LUSC Pro Coach. LUSC Director of Coaching Brendan Donahue will prepare the curriculum for each week’s session. Coach Donahue holds his USSF “A” license, National Youth License and NSCAA Premier Diploma.
- Dates: Thursday, April 25th – June 13th.
- Time: 1:00 to 2:00 pm (all 1st graders), 2:00 to 3:00 pm (all 2nd graders)
- Location: Lincoln Field #2
- Cost: $110 per child
These clinics will be limited to a 12 to 1 player to coach ratio so space is limited.
Thursday Afternoon Advanced Skills 3rd-5th Grade
This program will focus on Individual Skill development and Speed with the ball. The program will follow a Coerver type curriculum with Ball Mastery, Speed training and 1v1 as the core elements. LUSC DOC, Brendan Donahue will lead the sessions and be assisted by Tom Heimreid. Coach Heimreid who was recently appointed LUSC Assistant Director of Coaching, holds his UEFA “B” license and NSCAA Advanced National Diploma.
- Dates: Thursday, April 25th – June 13th.
- Time: 1:00 to 2:00 pm (all 3rd graders), 2:00 to 3:00 pm (all 4th & 5th graders)
- Location: Lincoln Field #2
- Cost: $110 per child
These clinics will be limited to a 12 to 1 player to coach ratio so space is limited.
