MISSION STATEMENT:
The goal of the GCU Competetive program is to provide all of our soccer players with the best possible training and coaching available. Our program emphasizes player development by providing individual attention. Our coaches and trainers are all accomplished players and work to teach our philosophy.

2010/2011 Coaches list

Boys Teams    U8 Pre-Academy Matt Risley *   U9 Academy Matt Risley * / Brian Mont  U10 Academy John Myers / Rob Ovalle U11 White Matt Risley * U11 Blue Rich Fulk * U12 Hugo Cavalieri * U13 John Orr * U14 Kevin Welland * U15 John Maricone / Ian Matthews*  U16 Ian Matthews  U17 Kevin Welland   * Non Parent Coach

Girls Teams   U8 Pre-Academy Matt Risley *   U9 Academy Matt Risley * / TBA U10 Academy Paul Rizzo * / Kyria Gianos * U11 George Gomes U12 Steven Rollo U13 Erinn Lynn * U14 TBA * U15 Ed Foley U16 Mike Ulm U18 White Nathan Maingi * U18 Blue Scott Soucy *

Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Kevin Welland
Assistant Coach: Nico Wiersma
Assistant Coach: Ray Hales
Director of Coaching: Jimmy McDonald
Team Manager: Kyle Hoyt

Team Accomplishments

2009-2010
Florida State League - 2nd Place
Florida State League Play-off Finalists
State Cup - Round of 16

2009 Easter International Classic Champions
2008 Florida Space Coast Cup Champions
2008 Disney President’s Day Finalists
2007 Adidas Columbus Day Classic Champions
2006 Disney Soccer Festival Finalists
2006 Fall Classic Champions
2005 Countryside Lightning Soccer Challenge Champions
2005 Disney Soccer Festival Champions

For the 2010-2011 season, the team will continue to play at the highest level in Florida State League and college showcase tournamenets. Players will have the opportunity to showcase their skills to college coaches and recruiters.

If you have any questions contact Coach Kevin Welland at wellandteam@earthlink.net

GCU U15 Boys were champions at the Countryside International Tournament played April 10 - 12, 2009. They went undefeated in the tournament beating IMG Academy 1-0, Clearwater Chargers 3-2 and Simon Langton FC from England 4- 2. In the final they played Seatown FC from Ireland who were also undefeated. After regular time the score was 1 - 1. Extra time was played and finally GCU won the penalty shoot out. Congratulations to the team!